TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:08 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

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

President Gagliardi played a recording of an ad to be aired on 1010 WINS with the voice of member John Pizzarelli.

It was moved and seconded that Local 802 donate $250 to the Jewish Labor Council. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi distributed a letter from “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” management requesting permission to use captured material for rehearsal purposes. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to purchase an additional ticket (see minutes from August 31) for $250 to the New York State AFL-CIO Annual Labor Celebration on December 16. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on Local 802 officers’ attendance at AFM Regional Conferences.

Gagliardi reported on the state of AFM Local 52-626, Norwalk, CT.

Discussion held on the state of the Musicians Performance Fund (MPF.)

Recording Vice-President reported on the hiring of a Director of Organizing and Field Services. Discussion held.

Discussion held on personnel matters.

It was moved and seconded to approve the expenditure of an amount equivalent to Commercial Announcements Agreement scale wages and benefits for 5 musicians to be paid from the public relations fund to the Council for Living Music to provide music for a public service announcement for live music. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher reported on a grievance with PAB Theater. Fisher excused.

Executive Board Member Roach present. Theater Representative Copeland present. Copeland distributed copies of a Workshop Agreement between Local 802 and Important Musicals, LLC for the workshop production of “The Book of Mormon.” Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the above mentioned Workshop Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy presented requests for donations to Maloney for Congress, Gustavo Rivera for State Senate, Friends of Adriano Espaillat, Friends of Aravella and Schneiderman for Attorney General.

Molloy distributed an example of a tradeshow design for the Local 802 Pop-Up display (see minutes from September 7.)

Molloy excused. Moved and seconded to table decision on donations to candidates until after the primary elections. Motion carried unanimously.

AFM President Ray Hair present. Discussion held on the state of the AFM.

Meeting adjourned at 1:34 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:05AM by Financial Vice President Blumenthal. Present: Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

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

Cynthia Lachnicht and Keith Dressel of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Controller Goldman present. President Gagliardi present. Board Members Olcott and Schwartz present. Lachnicht and Dressel distributed materials and gave a presentation on the Performance Report for the investments of the Local 802 General Fund and Emergency Relief Fund. Discussion held. Lachnicht and Dressel excused.

It was moved and seconded to extend the current Single Engagement Classical Wage Scales and Conditions until further notice. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal distributed a request from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts to use excerpts from a videotape recorded in 1993 of “DIFFA Presents a Demand Performance” for use in an exhibit that will run from October 14 until January 22 and is free to the public. It was moved and seconded to approve the use of the videotape of DIFFA provided there is no objection by the AFM. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to spend $7,140 plus taxes for a new duplicator for the 3rd floor. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to donate $250 each to the following political campaign organizations: Maloney for Congress, Gustavo Rivera for State Senate, Friends of Adriano Espaillat, Friends of Aravella and Schneiderman for Attorney General. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge and Hyde opposed.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher distributed a grievance letter to PAB Theatre regarding improper payments to musicians performing Porgy and Bess at the Tillis Center. It was moved and seconded to file for arbitration. Discussion held. Motion was withdrawn. It was moved and seconded to proceed to arbitration with the PAB grievance barring a settlement with the employer. Motion carried unanimously. Fisher excused.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy distributed literature on possible political endorsements. Molloy reported on the planned October 2 jobs and education demonstration in Washington, DC. The Writers Guild has rented a bus and has seats available for Local 802 members. Molloy also reported on the planned Jobs Now rally in New York City on September 24. Molloy excused.

Discussion held on the state of Local 52-626, Norwalk, CT.

Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:10AM by Financial Vice President Blumenthal. Present: Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. President Gagliardi absent on union business.

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

Financial Vice President Blumenthal requested that salary increases annual raises for two Local 802 non-bargaining unit employees be approved by the Executive Board. It was moved and seconded to approve the salary increases. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal distributed a letter from John Hall, Trustee of the Music Performance Fund (MPF), regarding changes in the way the fund will be administered in the future. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to hold a general membership meeting on February 16, 2011 at 5PM in the Local 802 Club Room. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported that the Emergency Relief Fund fundraising CD’s, “In Concert…2010,” are ready. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to create a three person committee to explore plans for an event to publicize the release of “In Concert…2010.” Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the President Donovan distributed a letter of invitation to participate in the American Theater Hall of Fame Induction Gala dinner on January 24. It was moved and seconded to send two people to the event at the $300 level for a total expenditure of $600. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Donovan distributed a letter of invitation to St. Malachy’s The Actor’s Chapel annual benefit award dinner. It was moved and seconded to contribute $250 for a listing in the St. Malachys’s dinner journal. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

12:54 Executive Board recessed for a short break. 1:03 Executive Board reconvened.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy reported on the October 2 March for Jobs and Justice in Washington, DC. Discussion held.

Molloy reported that Local 802 was offered a free booth at the October 9 Showbiz Expo. Discussion held.

Molloy recommended the endorsement of Catherine Nolan for reelection to the New York State Assembly. Discussion held. Molloy excused.

It was moved and seconded to send Molloy to the March for Jobs and Justice and reimburse travel and per diem.Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to provide staff and materials for Showbiz Expo on October 9. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Catherine Nolan for New York State Assembly. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:05 AM. Present: Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Olcott, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. Recording Vice President O’Connor excused on vacation. Sharman took the minutes.

It was moved and seconded to approve the September 28th minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi distributed a design for a trade show display unit for Local 802. Discussion held.

Gagliardi distributed a proposal from a Local 47 (Los Angeles) Board of Directors member to consider advertising in Variety in collaboration with Local 802. It was moved and seconded to approve up to $4190.52 over the next year for advertising quarterly in Variety publications, Music for Screens series, from the Public Relations budget, contingent upon Local 47’s commitment with matching funds. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Member Hyde presented a report from the Public Relations Subcommittee recommending the hiring of a public relations firm. It was moved and seconded to enter into a retainer agreement with the above recommended public relations, governmental affairs and community relations firm to represent Local 802 for six months to be paid from the public relations budget. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on his discussions with several collection agencies. It was moved and seconded to authorize the hiring of a collection agency (to be determined) to assist Local 802’s collection of delinquent work dues. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Controller Goldman present. Goldman distributed copies of the Checks by Number list for September 2010 and copies of the Local 802 August 2010/August 2009 and January through August 2010 and January through August 2009 financials for review and comparison. Discussion held. Goldman excused.

Gagliardi reported on the need to find a part-time employee to administer Legit 802, Inc. Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to approve an expenditure of $250 for two tickets and a journal listing for the Domestic Workers Unite 10th Anniversary Gala on November 13, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.

Babich excused 1:20 p.m. Gagliardi appointed Board Member Dougherty to the Political Endorsement Committee. Discussion held.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher distributed copies of a collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York Revels. Fisher excused. Motion made and seconded to approve the above mentioned collective bargaining agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher present. Fisher reported an update on the “Porgy and Bess” grievance. Discussion held. Fisher excused.

Gagliardi reported on a letter from the Archbishop’s Committee for Charity requesting support from Local 802. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned 2:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:07 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Olcott, Roach, Sharman, Schwartz, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the October 5 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. O’Connor excused.

President Gagliardi distributed a proposal from Allegro editor Elsila to explore the possibility of printing Allegro in magazine format. Discussion held. O’Connor present.

Gagliardi reported on the status of the reassignment of Local 809 (Middletown, NY) by the AFM International Executive Board to another local’s jurisdiction. Discussion held.

Discussion held on the possibility of joining Local 47 (Los Angeles) in advertizing in Variety (see minutes from October 5.)

Gagliardi reported that he has requested the International Executive Board to authorize Local 802 to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with Three Crowns Theatricals, LP for the production of Wallenberg, a production taking place in White Plains, NY, which is in the jurisdiction of Local 38-398. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on matters having to do with the reduction of the orchestra in the Broadway production of “West Side Story.”

It was moved and seconded to purchase one ticket for $150 to the McManus Democratic Association’s annual cocktail party honoring New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal distributed an email from Local 802 Acting MPF Administrator Couture regarding MPF and the Long Island Philharmonic. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve public service scales for 5 performances of the Long Island Philharmonic that were originally booked as MPTF engagements. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Director of Organizing and Field Services Mike Donovan present. Recording Vice President O’Connor introduced Donovan as Local 802’s recently hired Director of Organizing and Field Services. Discussion held. Donovan excused.

Blumenthal distributed a computer update report from Chief Information Officer Alayo. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to hold a Local 802 holiday party on December 15 and to spend up to $5,000 to host the party in the Local 802 Club Room. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

1:02 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:06 Executive Board reconvened.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy reported on Local 802’s presence at Showbiz Expo. Discussion held.

Molloy reported on the AFM’s web based program, Venuology.com. Discussion held.

Molloy recommended that Local 802 contribute $250 to the reelection campaign of U.S. Congressman John Hall. Molloy excused.

It was moved and seconded to contribute $500 to the reelection campaign of Congressman John Hall. Motion carried. Burridge, Dougherty and O’Connor opposed.

Local 802 Legal Counsel Mars present. Mars reported on a grievance with PAB Theater. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded not to take the grievance with PAB Theater to the next step of the grievance procedure. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. Mars excused.

Ethan Geto of Geto & DeMilley, a public affairs firm and Susan Davis of Cohen, Weiss and Simon present. Geto gave a presentation of services provided by Geto & DeMilley Discussion held.

Board Member Olcott excused at 3:37.Geto and Davis excused.

Meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:09 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the October 12 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on Local 802’s journal, Allegro. It was moved and seconded to have Allegro reformatted from newspaper to magazine style. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to increase the Allegro’s editor salary commensurate with additional duties associated with Allegro’s change in format. Discussion held. Motion carried. O’Connor opposed.

President Gagliardi distributed a report on Local 802’s computer system. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to increase the hours of a part time computer department staff member by five hours per week. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal presented a request from the Westfield Symphony to conduct a night rehearsal at day rehearsal rates on October 28. It was moved and seconded to grant the request pending approval of the Westfield Symphony committee. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve payment of $4,285.52 for costs of producing In Concert 2010, The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) CD. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to contribute $275 to Better Wellness and You for their Health Fair on November 16 at the Al Hirschfeld Clinic. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported that a letter will go out with the next Local 802 dues notice appealing for donations to the ERF.

Recording Vice President O’Connor distributed a list of proposals to revitalize the Council for Living Music from member Jack Gale. O’Connor requested the Public Relations Committee to review the proposals and make recommendations.

Assistant to the Financial Vice President McDonald and Local 802 Counsel Mars present.

Mars distributed FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) documents and a proposed Local 802 FMLA Policy for its employees. Mars gave a presentation of the highlights of the FMLA policy. Discussion held. McDonald excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the Local 802 FMLA Policy as presented by Counsel Mars. Motion carried unanimously.

Mars gave a report on a grievance with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players. Mars excused.

1:07 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:10 Executive Board reconvened.

Executive Board Political Endorsement Committee (Olcott, Dougherty, Hyde) distributed guidelines for endorsements of political candidates. Discussion held.

The committee recommended the following for endorsements in the November 2 elections: Cuomo for Governor, Schumer for U.S. Senate, Gillibrand for U.S. Senate, DiNapoli for Comptroller, Krueger for New York State Senate, Rosenthal for New York State Assembly and Yepsen for New York State Senate. Discussion held. Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Discussion held. Molloy excused.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Andrew Cuomo for Governor. Motion carried. O’Connor opposed.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Charles Schumer for U.S. Senate. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Kirsten Gillibrand for U.S. Senate. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Thomas DiNapoli for New York Comptroller. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Liz Krueger for New York State Senate. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Linda Rosenthal for New York State Assembly. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to endorse Joanne Yepsen for New York State Senate. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded that Local 802 scale for commercial announcements produced in studios in Local 802’s jurisdiction but broadcast in a local market outside of Local 802’s jurisdiction be set at $120 in accordance with Section 4 of the AFM Commercial Announcements Agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, a nonunion orchestra planning to perform a concert at Alice Tully Hall. Discussion held.

Local 802 Union Representative Schilio present. Schilio presented a contract for Gotham Wind Symphony at the Brooklyn Tea Lounge. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the above mentioned contract. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board Member Schwartz reported on his participation on behalf of Local 802 and the AFM at the Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.