Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 08-11, 9 October 2008 at 10:00 AM

Meeting called to order at 10:25 am. Present: Tempkins, Apana, Ballard, Clippard, Kerley; Chandler, Potochnic present by speakerphone; De Los Santos absent. Also present: Intern Swearin.

MMC to approve minutes of September 2008 meeting.

Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of activities log, expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, and new members. Receipt of correspondence from Lee, Ciaramella, Denver Musicians Association, Billboard Live.

President's Report: Tempkins reported on his meeting with Ferrer, including Ferrer's claim that all pension has been paid and his desire to pay pension only for Local 655 members. Tempkins also reported that he will be meeting with Heuer this afternoon. Apana clarified ERISA laws governing pension funds, pension payment procedures, and obligations of those that sign pension fund participation agreements.

Corcillo arrived at 10:58 AM.

Symphonic Rep Report: presentation of written report. Apana and Ballard reported that Kofman has called Warman to revisit possible secondary boycott charges against the Local; that Ferrer has threatened a defamation lawsuit against the Local; on issues involving unfair competition from student ensembles that may violate MENC code of Ethics; on laws governing employment of international students; on discussions with OM regarding MPF educational concerts and using promotional videos on the orchestra's website. Tempkins suggested that all orchestras paying less than scale should be listed on the Local's website; discussion of newsletter notices regarding nonunion orchestras and reporting of disputes with orchestras; Ballard noted the need for Local representatives to meet with representatives of all local orchestras. Apana and Ballard answered questions regarding Palm Beach Symphony.

MPF Report: Chandler noted that she will email her report to the Board.

Report of Committees:

  • Symphonic: no report
  • Recording: no report
  • Casual: no report
  • Theater: no report
  • Scale: no report
  • Bylaw: no report

Special Orders: Apana explained Board procedures and policies for the benefit of the new Board members. MMC to schedule next meeting for November 14 at 10:00 AM.

Unfinished Business: none.

New Business: MMC (moved by Tempkins) to appoint Corcillo to Theater Committee.

Good and Welfare: Discussion of upcoming meeting between Tempkins and Heuer, and of the possibility of a play-and-talk situation with FGO should they agree to re-engage all former FGO musicians and engage in dialogue with the Local. Discussion of disclosure of local scale wages to the public at large. Swearin and Apana noted the creation of a Local 655 Facebook account and of the potential benefits to the Local.

The meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.

 

                                                       

Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer