NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet on Sept. 18 or Oct. 2.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Meeting called to order at 11:17 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Cranshaw, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.
It was moved and seconded to approve the September 11 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
President Gagliardi reported that Local 802 withdrew its unfair labor practice charge against Spiegelworld in exchange for a recognition agreement. Discussion held.
Gagliardi reported on “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” negotiations. Discussion held.
Gagliardi reported on AFM TV Videotape negotiations. Discussion held.
Gagliardi reported on Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) regulations for unions which have unopposed candidates running for election. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded that in regard to Local 802 elections, the Local 802 Executive Board adopt a policy that states: In the event that there is no more than one nominee for a Local 802 elected office (or more than nine nominees for Executive Board or Trial Board) by the close of nominations, such nominee shall be deemed elected. Motion carried unanimously.
Gagliardi reported on New York City Ballet scheduled negotiations.
Gagliardi reported on International Association of Theatre and Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 1 leafleting at Merkin Hall. It was moved and seconded to donate up to $2,000 to the Council for Living Music to provide music for the IATSE leafleting. Motion carried unanimously.
Assistant to the President Boyle gave an update on the Ninth Avenue parking issue. (See minutes from 7/10/12.) Discussion held.
Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the need for an existing conditions floor plan for the 3rd floor of the Local 802 building. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $3,000 on an existing conditions floor plan for the 3rd floor plus associated incidental costs. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.
Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on Local 802 personnel matters.
O’Connor reported on a planned Justice for Jazz Artists demonstration and march to the Blue Note for September 27. It was moved and seconded to donate $1,065.75 to the Council for Living Music to provide musicians for the demonstration and march. Motion carried unanimously.
O’Connor reported on a national Organizing Summit that was held on September 17 in the Local 802 clubroom.  Discussion held.
Discussion held on the Future of Music Coalition’s upcoming conference November 15 to 17.
O’Connor updated the Executive Board on plans to expand the Local 802 referral service.
Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC) minutes were distributed. It was moved and seconded to concur with the CAC minutes.
Executive Board recessed for lunch at 1:24. Executive Board reconvened at 1:57.
Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland presented a developmental production agreement (DPA) with One For My Baby, LLC for the production of “One For My Baby.” Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the DPA with One For My Baby, LLC. Motion carried unanimously. Concert Representative Fisher present.
Fisher presented a request from Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra to use public service rates for a concert on September 28 at the Grace Church School. Discussion held. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the public service rates for the September 28 concert. Motion carried unanimously.
O’Connor presented requests for leaves of absence from nine Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves. Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Board member Schwartz excused at 2:14. Jazz Representative Weeks present. Weeks presented a renewal of a collective bargaining agreement with Sixteen As One Music. Discussion held. Weeks excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with Sixteen as One Music subject to ratification by the bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Meeting called to order at 11:07 AM by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle. President Gagliardi excused on union business.
It was moved and seconded to approve the September 25 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial Vice President Olcott requested annual salary adjustments for four Local 802 non-bargaining unit employees. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.
AFM Director of Symphonic Services Division Blumenthal present. Blumenthal reported on the state of a number of symphonic negotiations and labor disputes throughout the country. Discussion held. President Gagliardi present by video-conferencing. Gagliardi reported on his attendance at the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) Congress in Buenos Aires. Discussion held. Videoconference with Gagliardi ended. Blumenthal excused.
Olcott presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Queens Symphony Orchestra. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA pending ratification by the bargaining unit. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.
Olcott reported on nonunion employers of symphonic musicians. Discussion held.
Recording Vice President O’Connor presented a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Amante Merchandise, Inc. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with Amante Merchandise. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion held on the recent leafleting of network television shows that employ musicians under the AFM Television Videotape Agreement.
Theatre Representative Couture present. Couture presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Breaking Bread Productions for its developmental production of “Ella Minnow Pea.” Discussion held. Couture excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Discussion held. Motion withdrawn. MOA referred to counsel.
Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented the July financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.
O’Connor presented requests for leaves of absence from five Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves. Motion carried unanimously.
Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the American Classical Orchestra, Inc. Discussion held. Fisher presented a request from North/South Consonance to use public service rates for an extra rehearsal on November 2 for a Music Performance Trust Fund concert on November 4. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with American Classical Orchestra, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to approve the request from North South Consonance. Motion carried unanimously.
Electronic Media Services Representative Sheldon present. Sheldon presented a limited pressing agreement (LPA) with Last Smoker, LLC for the production of “Last Smoker in America.” Sheldon excused.
It was moved and seconded to approve the LPA. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:53 PM.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Meeting called to order at 11:07 AM by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle. President Gagliardi excused on union business.
It was moved and seconded to approve the October 9 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the planned leafleting of the program, “Stars of the Twenty-First Century,” which is appearing at the Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center accompanied by taped music. Discussion held.
Olcott reported on the Shen Yun Orchestra, a nonunion orchestra scheduled to appear at Carnegie Hall on October 28. Discussion held.
Recording Vice President O’Connor requested $1,061.75 to pay musicians for a march and demonstration at the Blue Note on October 18. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to donate $1,061.75 to the Council for Living Music to hire musicians for the October 18 demonstration and march. Motion carried unanimously.
O’Connor reported on the project to videotape bands for a new referral service Web site. Discussion held.
12:28: Executive Board recessed. 12:35: Executive Board reconvened.
Possible membership meeting dates for 2013 discussed. It was moved and seconded to schedule the membership meetings in 2013 for February 20, June 12 and October 16. Motioned carried unanimously.
O’Connor presented requests for leaves of absence from two Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves.
Assistant to the President Boyle reported on the new Local 802 Web site, which was launched today. Discussion held.
Boyle requested $10,350 to pay for design and construction of the Web site. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.
Boyle requested $250 from Tempo to attend a fundraiser for Linda Rosenthal, candidate for the State Assembly. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.
Boyle requested $500 from Tempo to donate to the campaign of Mark Murphy, candidate for U.S. Congress.Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.
Theatre Representative Couture present. Couture presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA)with Breaking Bread Productions, Inc. for the developmental production of “Ella Minnow Pea.” Couture presented an MOA with More Than A Contest LLC for the developmental production of “Hands on a Hardbody.” Discussion held. Couture excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Breaking Bread, Inc. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with More Than A Contest LLC. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.
Olcott presented Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC) minutes from e-mail correspondence between September 28 and September 30 as an addendum to the CAC meeting on September 11. It was moved and seconded to concur with the CAC minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Local 802 Jazz Representative Weeks present. Weeks presented a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Seven Strings Limited. Discussion held. Weeks presented a CBA with Such Sweet Thunder, Inc. Discussion held. Weeks excused. Executive Board member Kruvand excused at 1:20. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with Seven Strings Limited. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with Such Sweet Thunder, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:24 p.m.