Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 24-12, December 17, 2024, Virtual Meeting

Meeting called to order at 12:07 PM. Present: Hawley, Fuller, Apana, Aron, Corey, Kostic, Proctor, Reskin, Williams.

MMC to approve minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting.

Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, and new members. Apana reported on Salute to Vienna contract; MPTF statistics; budget draft and finances.

VP Report: Fuller reported on communication regarding unpaid Orchestra Miami overtime.

President's Report: Hawley reported on Broadway Across America negotiations.

Committee Reports: Kostic reported on issues with Symphony of the Americas musicians not receiving music in advance.

Special Orders: MMC to schedule executive board meeting for January 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm. MMC (moved by Apana) to approve operating budget.

Unfinished Business: none.

New Business: MMC (moved by Apana) to find Clayton Chastain, Amy Nickler, and Greg Perrin guilty of failure to pay work dues. MMC (moved by Apana) to direct the drafting and sending of a letter to Orchestra Miami regarding the failure to pay overtime.

Good and Welfare: Discussion of touring events engaging local orchestras coming to south Florida in 2025. Discussion of organizing efforts. Proctor noted that J Kaye has received an award. Discussion of preparation in 1Q2025 in order to hold a membership drive in 2Q2025.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:58 PM.

Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer