Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:10 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Schwartz and Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the May 3 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the May 17 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on the most recent American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund (AFM-EPF) Trustees meeting. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the recent round of Sound Recording Labor Agreement (SRLA) negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on Metropolitan Opera negotiations.

Gagliardi reported on City Opera negotiations.

Executive Board Member Covo present at 11:52. Gagliardi reported on discussions with management regarding the return engagement of the Broadway production “Elf,” formerly performed at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, to be performed this year at the Marriott Marquis Theatre. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a press release from his office protesting the reduction of Grammy award categories. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to increase the retainer fee for Geto-deMilly, Local 802’s public relations firm. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal reported on the Local 802’s 2010 990 tax reports.

Blumenthal requested annual salary adjustments for three Local 802 non-bargaining unit employees. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on quotes he obtained for liability insurance for officers of Local 802.

Blumenthal announced that Gagliardi and he will be attending the AFM Southern Conference of Locals in Atlanta, GA on June 11 and 12.

Gagliardi announced that Blumenthal will be taking the position of Symphonic Services Division Director and Assistant to the Secretary Treasurer at the AFM and therefore will be resigning as Financial Vice President of Local 802. Discussion held. Gagliardi explained the procedure for appointment of a vacancy of a Local 802 office under the bylaws. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor briefed the Executive Board on pending advertising costs for the Save Live Music on Broadway campaign. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to contribute $28,718 to the Council For Living Music for expenses relating to the Save Live Music on Broadway campaign. Motion carried unanimously.

12:20 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 1:52 Executive Board reconvened.

Local 802 Counsel Mars and Intern Reilly present. Mars distributed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Discussion held. Mars and Reilly excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously. Blumenthal excused for union business at 2:32.

O’Connor presented a request from the Workers Defense League (WDL) to participate in their 75th Anniversary dinner. It was moved and seconded to purchase a one-quarter page ad in the WDL Anniversary dinner journal. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a request by the Gay Men’s Chorus to use a 4 minute piece of recorded synthetic music during a 2 hour concert on a non-precedent-setting basis. Discussion held. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Meeting called to order by Financial Vice President Blumenthal at 11:15 a.m.. Present: Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman and Assistant to the President Donovan. President Gagliardi absent on AFM International Executive Board business.

It was moved and seconded to approve the May 31 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal announced that a request was granted to the School of American Ballet to use one minute of archival footage for broadcast on two television networks news programs, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported on a job action by the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players orchestra that resulted in a tentative agreement for a renewed contract. Discussion held.

Blumenthal announced that the Philharmonic of the Americas is suspending operations. Discussion held.

Local 802 Business Rep for Hotels and Single Engagements Schilio present. Recording Vice President O’Connor distributed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Local 802 and Element Music, LLC making Element Music a signatory to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Single Engagement Club Date Employers and Local 802 (Club Date Agreement). Discussion held. Schilio excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA between Local 802 and Element Music. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor reported on negotiations with the Jazz and Contemporary Music Program at the New School. O’Connor reported on negotiations with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Executive Board member Burridge present at 11:58. Discussion held.

12:08 Executive Board recessed. 12:13 Executive Board reconvened.

Michael Galligan, Jr. of KMR Systems, Local 802 Software Program Consultant Cronin, Local 802 Management Information Services Director Rodriguez, Local 802 Health Benefits Plan Director McCormick and Local 802 Information Technician Kayne present. Galligan gave a demonstration of the member portal function of the Local 802 Web site. Discussion held. Galligan, Cronin, Rodriguez, McCormick and Kayne excused.

Executive Board member Schwartz reported on an organizing initiative with musicians who play the Winter Jazz Festival and the Undead Jazz Festival. Executive Board member Kruvand present at 1:20. Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on his past experience participating in Showbiz Expo in light of the fact that the deadline for registering for a table at the fall event is imminent. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:14 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman and Assistant to the President Donovan.

Cynthia Lachnicht and Keith Dressel, investment advisors from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney present. Lachnicht and Dressel distributed materials regarding Local 802’s funds management. Discussion held. Lachnicht and Dressel excused. It was moved and seconded to accept the recommendation of the investment advisors to rebalance investment allocations in the Local 802 general fund portfolio. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on recommendations to making changes in the decision protocols regarding Local 802’s advisory contract with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Lachnicht and Dressel present. Discussion held. Lachnicht and Dressel excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the June 7 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to appoint Executive Board member Thomas Olcott to the position of Financial Vice President upon resignation of current Financial Vice President Jay Blumenthal for the balance of the unexpired term. Olcott excused. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. Olcott present.

Executive Board member Kruvand present at 12:36. Nick Sala and Michael Presser from Inside Broadway present. Presser gave a report on Inside Broadway. Discussion held. Sala and Presser excused. It was moved and seconded to purchase a full page ad for $1000 in the Inside Broadway Beacon Awards Commemorative Book, to be paid from the public relations budget. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on the AFM International Executive Board (IEB) meetings in Las Vegas and in particular, the action of the IEB to put Local 16 (Newark, NJ) under trusteeship of the AFM. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the Southern Conference of Locals meetings. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on negotiations with the New York City Ballet. Gagliardi reported on negotiations with the New York Philharmonic. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal reported on Local 802’s 990 tax report. It was moved and seconded to approve the 990 report as submitted. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

1:29 Executive Board recessed. 1:42 Executive Board reconvened.

Blumenthal distributed a request from Masterworks, Inc. to use Public Service scales for a performance scheduled for September 11, 2011 provided the conditions required to qualify for funds from the Musicians Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) for this performance are met. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to contribute $1,502.49 to the Council for Living Music for the cost of musicians who played for the demonstration at the Tony Awards on June 12, to be paid from the public relations budget. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to contribute $4,340 to the Council for Living Music for expenses for the Save Live Music on Broadway campaign Web site. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Schwartz excused at 2:00. Theatre representatives Copeland and Friedman present. Copeland and Friedman distributed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Roundabout Theatre Company for productions at the American Airlines Theatre, Studio 54, Stephen Sondheim Theatre and Laura Pels Theatre, a tentative collective bargaining agreement with Camp Overton, LLC for the developmental production of FAT CAMP and a tentative collective bargaining agreement with The Josephine Stage Company, LP for the developmental production of “Josephine.” Discussion held. Copeland and Friedman excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Roundabout Theatre. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement with Camp Overton. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement with Josephine Stage Company. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:10 a.m. by Financial Vice President Blumenthal. Present: Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman. President Gagliardi excused for union business.

It was moved and seconded to approve the June 14 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal presented a request from the Brooklyn Philharmonic to use public service scales for a concert on July 28 in Prospect Park for which the Brooklyn Philharmonic is applying for Music Performance Trust Fund money. The scales would be used for the performance and three rehearsals. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Discussion held on consideration of purchasing directors and officers liability insurance and/or media liability insurance. Discussion held. Mars excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase a two million dollar directors and officers liability insurance policy from Zurich Insurance Company. Discussion held. Motion carried. O’Connor opposed.

Blumenthal distributed materials describing a Pitney Bowes mailing system contract. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase the contract. Local 802 Building Manager Little present. Discussion held. Little excused. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to donate $250 to the New York Health Care for All Campaign from the Tempo fund. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Theatre Representative Copeland and Local 802 Long Island Representative Voccola present. Copeland and Voccola presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Gateway/Patchogue Theatre. Discussion held. Copeland and Voccola excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the Gateway/Patchogue MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Theatre Representative Friedman present. Friedman distributed a workshop agreement with Flying Tiger Production, LLC for the developmental theatre production of ACE. Discussion held. Friedman requested Local 802 purchase a $250 ad in the Fringe Festival guide book. Discussion held. Friedman excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the workshop agreement with Flying Tiger Production. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to purchase a $250 ad in the Fringe Festival guide book. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Schwartz reported on the organizing campaign to bring minimum scale wages to the Winter Jazz Festival and the Undead Jazz Festival. Discussion held.

Assistant to the President Donovan present at 1:00. Donovan reported on New York City Opera orchestra meetings and negotiations. Discussion held. President Gagliardi present at 1:03. Discussion continued.

Meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Meeting called to order at 2:10 p.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Covo, Burridge, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman.

It was moved and seconded to approve the June 21 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on Local 802’s participation in the ASCAP/Columbia University Film Scoring Workshop. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve a total of $7,000 for sponsorship of the ASCAP/Columbia University Film Scoring Workshop for 2010 and 2011. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a letter from Michael Presser of Inside Broadway, requesting the use of the club room for a summer theatre workshop for children. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a demonstration on June 30 in front of Lincoln Center by Local 802 and the New York City Opera orchestra members protesting plans to move the opera away from Lincoln Center. Discussion held.

Gagliardi announced that he will be participating in Sound Recording Labor Agreement negotiations next week.

Gagliardi reported on the AFM trusteeship of Local 16 in Newark, NJ. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on negotiations with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on a meeting with employers of the Winter Jazz Festival and the Undead Jazz Festival regarding recognition of Local 802 as the representative of musicians who play those festivals. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Schwartz reported on Emergency Relief Fund fundraising plans. Discussion held.

Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland distributed a collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Dodger Properties, LLC for the developmental production of “Super Fly.” Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the collective bargaining agreement with Dodger Properties, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.

Theatre Representative Friedman present. Friedman presented the proposed budget for Local 802’s participation in this year’s Fringe Festival and New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Discussion held. Friedman excused. It was moved and seconded to approve $5,895 for the Fringe Festival and NYMF, $1,800 of which will be requested from the Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC). Motion carried unanimously.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a request from IMG Artists on behalf of child singer, Jackie Evancho to allow for a rehearsal at Avery Fisher on November 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a sound check from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for a concert at 8 p.m., in variance from the single engagement concert contract rules. Discussion held. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to grant the request on a one-time non-precedent-setting basis. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:15 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Kruvand, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the July 5 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on Sound Recording Labor Agreement negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the union’s campaign against New York City Opera’s (NYCO) decision to leave Lincoln Center. Discussion held. Gagliardi reported that Local 802 and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) filed a complaint with the New York State Attorney General’s office charging mismanagement of the endowment funds by the NYCO. Discussion held.

Discussion held on the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s plans to put on performances at Lincoln Center next March.

Gagliardi announced that Local 802 has hired a controller.

Political and Public Relations Director Boyle present. Boyle distributed materials on New York State Senator Liz Krueger. Discussion held. Boyle further reported on the union’s campaign against NYCO decision’s to leave Lincoln Center. Boyle excused. It was moved and seconded to purchase one ticket for $150 to attend a political fundraiser for Liz Krueger to be paid from the TEMPO fund. Motion carried unanimously.

Theatre Representative Friedman present. Friedman distributed an agreement between Local 802 and Common Knowledge Communications for their production of “State Farm.” Discussion held. Friedman excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with Common Knowledge Communications.

Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Mars reported on a settlement with Marty Bell, producer of Chef Theatre at the Supper Club over wages and benefits owed to musicians stemming from an unpaid arbitration award and amounts paid to date. Mars recommended accepting a recent payment to musicians as final settlement of the matter. Discussion held.

Mars reported on unfair labor practice charges filed against the New York Brass Choir doing business as Long Island Concert Pops and charges filed against Local 802 regarding improper deduction of work dues. Discussion held.

Mars reported on Westfield Symphony negotiations. Discussion held.

Blumenthal distributed a memorandum of agreement with The Little Orchestra Society. Discussion held. Mars excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the final payment settlement from Marty Bell, producer of Chef Theatre at the Supper Club as recommended by Counsel Mars. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with the Little Orchestra Society. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:11 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Kruvand, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the July 19 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on Radio City Music Hall negotiations.

Gagliardi reported on an averted labor dispute between the International Alliance of Theatre Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Broadway League over issues regarding covered work in the production of “Hair” at the St. James Theatre. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to change signatory authorization for Local 802 bank accounts by removing Jay Blumenthal’s name and adding Tom Olcott’s. (See minutes from May 31 and June 14.) Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal requested an annual salary adjustment for a Local 802 non-bargaining unit employee. It was moved and seconded to grant the increase. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on a meeting that was held with management of the Paul Taylor Dance Company over the question of whether or not live music will be used during their March engagement at Lincoln Center. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on negotiations with Search and Restore for the Winter Jazz Festival and the Undead Jazz Festival. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on negotiations with the Jazz and Contemporary Music Program at the New School. Discussion held.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Local 802 Political and Public Relations Director Boyle present. Gagliardi read a letter to the editor of the Daily News by Katy Clark, Executive Director of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Discussion held.

Boyle reported on his and Executive Board member Kruvand’s attendance at a fundraiser for New York State Senator Liz Krueger. Discussion held. Boyle reported on a meeting scheduled next week between Local 802 and Deputy Mayor Patty Harris. Discussion held. Boyle excused.

It was moved and seconded to reimburse Executive Board member Kruvand the $150 cost of attending the Liz Krueger fundraiser. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to spend up to $300 to purchase a camera for Local 802. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Electronic Media Services Department representative Pawlo present. Pawlo presented two Limited Pressing Agreements with Silence NY Limited Partnership for “Silence! The Musical” and PS Classics, LLC for “Death Takes A Holiday.” Discussion held. Burridge present at 12:43. It was moved and seconded to approve the two agreements contingent on specifying the names of the productions for each Limited Pressing agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Theatre representative Friedman present. Friedman distributed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with MDQ New York, LLC at New World Stages for the production of the “Million Dollar Quartet.” Discussion held. Friedman excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal made remarks of farewell to the Executive Board.

Meeting adjourned at 1:08 p.m.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:11 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

President Gagliardi swore in newly appointed Financial Vice President Olcott.

It was moved and seconded to approve the July 26 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on negotiations and a tentative agreement between Local 802 and the Metropolitan Opera. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a nonunion recording date scheduled by Radio City Music Hall (RCMH). Discussion held.

Gagliardi distributed a letter requesting authorization of a strike vote by the Westfield Symphony orchestra members.

Gagliardi announced that there is a vacancy on the Executive Board due to Executive Board member Olcott’s appointment to the office of Financial Vice President.

Olcott requested an annual salary adjustment for a Local 802 non-bargaining unit employee. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 counsel Mars present. Mars reported on Westfield Symphony negotiations. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to authorize a strike vote for the Westfield Symphony orchestra. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported on New York Pops negotiations. Olcott reported on Village Light Opera negotiations.

Executive Board recessed at 11:40. Executive Board reconvened at 11:50.

Political and Public Relations Director Boyle present. Gagliardi reported on a conversation with RCMH Director Hal Weidenfeld regarding the above mentioned nonunion recording session. Discussion held.

Boyle reported on a New York City Opera (NYCO) fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, August 6 in East Hampton. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve expenditures of up to $150 for transportation of NYCO musicians to East Hampton for the purpose of demonstrating at the event. Motion carried unanimously. Boyle excused.

Olcott reported on Local 802 Controller Camiolo’s progress in preparing financial reports to present to the Executive Board. Discussion held.

Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher reported on the Mark Morris Dance Group performing at the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center and discussions held with Mark Morris Dance Group management about covering such work under a Local 802 contract. Discussion held. O’Connor, Fisher, Mars excused at 12:14.

It was moved and seconded to purchase a 1/8 page ad in the first print edition of the Labor Press for $250 in celebration of Labor Day. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Gagliardi distributed copies of the July 19, 2011 Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting minutes. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the CAC minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland distributed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Bay Street Theatre. Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Bay Street Theatre. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:15 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. Sharman took the minutes.

It was moved and seconded to approve the August 16 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for the Drake Doremus film project. Discussion held.

Gagliardi distributed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Radio City Productions, LLC (“Radio City”) effective for the period June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2016 (5 years). Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the above MOA pending ratification of the bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with The Metropolitan Opera (the “Met”) effective for the period August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014 (3 years). Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the above MOA pending ratification of the bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented a Limited Pressing Agreement for the cast album of the Off Broadway show “The Shaggs.” Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the above agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented a request for strike benefits for three (3) musicians on an AFM-sanctioned job action. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the above request. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi distributed copies of the Local 802 Financial Policies. Discussion held. Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo distributed Local 802 financials for April and May of 2011. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Local 802 Electronic Media Services Supervisor Danenberg and Local 802 Principal Business Rep Sheldon present. Discussion held on the Bebe Neuwirth solo artist recording project and the Drake Doremus film project. Danenberg and Sheldon excused.

Board recessed 12:55. Board reconvened 1:05.

Discussion resumed on proposed changes to the Local 802 financial policy. It was moved and seconded to approve the proposed changes to the Local 802 Financial Policies. Motion carried unanimously.

Covo excused 1:28. Discussion held on the current Executive Board vacancy.

Executive Board member Schwartz announced that the Local 802 90th Anniversary Gala and Emergency Relief Fund Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Roseland and provided an update on its preparations.

Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.

This story originally appeared in the October 2011 issue of Allegro, the magazine of the New York City musicians’ union (AFM Local 802). For reprint requests, send an e-mail to editor Mikael Elsila at Allegro@Local802afm.org.