Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 26-4, April 23, 2026, Virtual Meeting

Meeting called to order at 3:09 PM. Present: Hawley, Fuller, Apana, Aron, Corey, Kostic, Williams; Bravo, Proctor absent.

MMC to approve minutes of March 23, 2026 meeting.

Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, finance report, and new members. Apana reported on correspondence from MPTF regarding allocation for the fiscal year; Whitney regarding his inability to serve on the election committee; and the Freelance Musicians Association regarding their official status as an AFM conference. Apana reported on email server changes and income versus last year.

VP Report: Fuller reported on speaking to the Symphonia executive director and music director regarding scheduling conflicts.

President's Report: Hawley reported on drafting letters to nonmembers regarding the membership drive.

Committee Reports: none.

Special Orders: MMC to schedule executive board meeting for May 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM.  MMC (moved by Kostic) to approve monthly financial report.

Unfinished Business: none.

New Business: none.

Good and Welfare: Discussion of wage scales, including holiday pay, travel pay, and cancellation notices. Discussion of outreach for the membership drive; Apana will compile a mailing list. Apana reported on workshops conducted by the Orlando and Atlanta Locals, as well as the appointment of AFM regional organizing staff. Kostic noted the passing of Michael Tilson Thomas.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 PM.

Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer