TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:03 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Bond, Political and Public Relations Director Kremen.

Political and Public Relations Director Kremen gave a political report. Discussion held. Kremen excused.

Minutes from July 22, 2014 reviewed. Executive Board member Cranshaw present at 11:14. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from July 22, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on Metropolitan Opera negotiations and the engagement of a third party financial analyst. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to allocate $12,500 to pay Local 802’s share of the cost of engaging a third party financial analyst. Motion carried unanimously.

Further discussion held on Metropolitan Opera negotiations. Gagliardi reported on a proposal to transfer health benefit plans from the Metropolitan Opera’s plan to the Local 802 Musicians Health Plan. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the pending expiration of the New York City Ballet contract.

Gagliardi reported on a pension issue with Disney Theatricals. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on letters of support for Metropolitan Opera orchestra musicians sent by Metropolitan Opera audience members.

Assistant to the President Bond reported on various correspondence to Local 802. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the Regional Orchestra Players Association (ROPA) conference, held August 1 through 3 in Pasadena.

Olcott reported on Long Island Philharmonic payments to musicians.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on the Justice for Jazz Artist campaign. Discussion held.

O’Connor presented 6 requests for leaves of absence from Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence pending verification. Motion carried unanimously.

Theater Representative Copeland present. Copeland presented a request from The Public Theater’s “Public Works” project to use public service scales for community group musicians for Public Works performances. Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Schwartz reported on the Manhattan Producers Alliance. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on installation of cable television in the Local 802 building. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:10 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cutler, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Bond, Local 802 Counsel Bruce Simon. Financial Vice President Olcott present on speaker phone.

President Gagliardi presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Metropolitan Opera. Discussion held. Simon and Bond excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with the Metropolitan Opera for ratification by the bargaining unit. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. Bond present. Conference call with Olcott ended. Discussion held on Metropolitan Opera negotiations.

Minutes from August 5, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from August 5, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented May financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented an invitation to a New York City Labor Chorus concert on November 15. It was moved and seconded to donate $250 for a one-quarter page ad in the program journal, provided that any instrumentalist hired to accompany the chorus works under a Local 802 agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a request from the Orchestra of St. Luke’s to use public service scales for its “subway series” concerts, which will include 5 concerts and 7 rehearsals. Discussion held. Fisher excused. Discussion held.

O’Connor presented 5 requests for leaves of absence from Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Kruvand reported on a New York City Opera orchestra tour in November. Discussion held.

Discussion held. on Broadway leave of absence rules.

Meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:07 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Bond.

Minutes from August 19, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from August 19, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Political and Public Relations Director Kremen present. Kremen reported on Domenic Recchia’s campaign for U.S. Congress. Discussion held. Kremen reported on various primary races for New York State Senate and Assembly. Discussion held. U.S. Congress candidate Domenic Recchia and Recchia Finance Director Jeff Lewis present. Recchia gave a presentation on his candidacy for U.S. Congress in New York’s 11th District. Discussion held. Recchia and Lewis excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to endorse Domenic Recchia for U.S. Congress. Motion carried unanimously. Kremen continued her report on various primary races for New York State Senate and Assembly. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to endorse Leroy Comrie in the primary election for State Senate District 14. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to endorse Liz Krueger in the primary election for State Senate District 28. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to endorse Gustavo Rivera in the primary election for State Senate District 33. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to endorse Rebecca Seawright in the primary election for State Assembly District 76. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion held on strategy for candidate endorsements. President Gagliardi appointed Executive Board members Brandford, Cutler and Hyde to the political endorsement sub-committee. Kremen excused.

Discussion held on personnel matters.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the Orchestra of St. Luke’s integrated media agreement. Discussion held.

Executive Board recessed at 1:00. Executive Board reconvened at 1:21. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Dougherty, Hyde, Sharman, Assistant to the President Bond.

It was moved and seconded to purchase an ad in the Broadway Salutes Journal at the cost of $1,000. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) meeting in August. Discussion held. Gagliardi read a letter from the Allentown Band regarding and upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Schwartz present at 1:33. Recording Vice President O’Connor presented a budget for Local 802’s participation in the Labor Day Parade. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $4,500 on the Labor Day Parade on September 6. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor gave an update on plans for the People’s Climate March on September 21. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to donate $500 to help defray the labor contingent’s cost for participation in the People’s Climate March. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor presented a letter from the Alliance for Greater New York (ALIGN) asking for a contribution for their work. It was moved and seconded to contribute $500 to ALIGN. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor presented 3 requests for leaves of absence from Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the passing of Trial Board member and former Executive Board member Mary Whitaker.

Meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:07 a.m.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Bond.

Minutes from September 2, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from September 2, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on the 2014 Labor Day Parade. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the ratification of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra contract. Discussion held.

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

Gagliardi reported on a grievance with the Broadway League regarding Lady Day at Circle on the Square. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Dougherty reported on an endowment being set up in Mary Whitaker’s name by the Chautauqua Foundation. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the Orchestra of St. Luke’s media agreement. Olcott presented a request from the Orchestra of St. Luke’s to use public service scales for 12 rehearsals and concerts in various locations throughout the city as part of OSL’s “Subway Series” from September 10 through September 21. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented minutes from the September 2 meeting of the Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC). Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to concur with the expenses approved as recorded in the CAC minutes. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor presented the 2014 budget for First Choice Musicians of $38,750. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the budget. Motion carried. Olcott, Kruvand and Schwartz opposed.

Assistant to the President Bond excused. O’Connor reported on the search for a new Director of Organizing and Field Services. Discussion held.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Bond present. Camiolo presented June financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Executive Board member Cutler excused at 12:54 PM. Local 802 IT Department Supervisor Byrnes present. Byrnes presented a proposal for back up protection of Local 802’s data systems. Discussion held. Byrnes excused. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $6,902.68 for back up protection of Local 802’s data systems as recommended by IT Department Supervisor Byrnes. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Bond presented an agreement with Joe’s Pub for the production of “Rock Bottom.” Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with Joe’s Pub for the production of Rock Bottom.Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.