TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011

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, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the January 18, 2011 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported that welcome packets will be mailed to musicians who were members of Local 52-626 (Norwalk, CT) at the time of the assignment of that Local’s jurisdiction to Local 802. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to waive Local 802’s transfer fee for Local 52-626 members. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a joint meeting between the New York City Ballet orchestra and dancers. Executive Board Members Covo and Olcott present at 11:18. Discussion held. Gagliardi reported on a grievance with New York City Ballet. Discussion held.

Executive Board Member Sharman present at 11:25. Gagliardi reported on Local 46 (Montreal) negotiations with Cirque du Soleil. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on his and Financial Vice President Blumenthal’s attendance at the Theatre Hall of Fame Celebration. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” plans to use recorded music in its Broadway run. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to authorize reimbursement of expenses upon submission of receipts for former President Moriarity’s participation in a January 31 Special Situations discovery meeting and any subsequent panel hearing relating to Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal circulated copies of the bylaws of the Queens Symphony Orchestra. Discussion held.

Executive Board Member Olcott reported on a New York City Central Labor Council meeting.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented a request from members of the Local 802 OUR (Organization of Union Representatives) bargaining unit for a means to reimburse staff for field work expenses on occasions when receipts are not reasonably obtainable. Local 802 Jazz Representative/Organizer Weeks present. Discussion held.

Weeks presented for approval a collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Perla.org, LLC. Discussion held. Weeks excused.

Discussion held on reimbursements to Local 802 staff. Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Discussion continued.

1:20 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:06 Executive Board reconvened.

Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Mars reported on a matter concerning hiring practices for the Village Light Opera Group’s (VLOG) December 2010 performances. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to summon a member/contractor to the Executive Board to inquire about hiring practices for the December 2010 VLOG performances. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reported on Stamford Symphony negotiations. Discussion held.

Mars reported on negotiations with the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra over terms for a performance with the Paul Taylor Dance Company on February 22. Discussion held.

Blumenthal gave an update on Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas negotiations. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve an agreement between Local 802 and Perla.org, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented an invitation to IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) Local 1’s 125th Anniversary Celebration. It was moved and seconded to purchase three tickets to Local 1’s celebration dinner and a half page ad in the program journal for a total expenditure of $1,400. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy explained that additional costs are necessary for our participation in Showbiz Expo (see minutes from 1/18/11). Discussion held. Molloy announced that Arts Day in Albany will take place on February 8 this year. Discussion held. Molloy excused.

It was moved and seconded to authorize an additional $121.97 for participation in Showbiz Expo on March 26. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi read a thank you card from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians for Local 802’s donation and support of their strike.

Meeting adjourned 3:15PM.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:13 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan, former President Moriarity.

It was moved and seconded to approve the January 25, 2011 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on Local 406 (Montreal) negotiations with Cirque du Solei. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that a member who had filed an unfair labor charge against Local 802 has withdrawn the charge. (See minutes from November 23, 2010.)

Gagliardi and Moriarity reported on a discovery meeting for “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” management’s request for special situation status under the Broadway collective bargaining agreement. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal reported that the Executive Board Finance Oversight Committee has met to discuss the issue of reimbursing staff members for field work expenses on occasions when receipts are not reasonably obtainable. He further reported that the committee will continue to meet to address the issue.

Blumenthal reported that a letter was sent summonsing a member/contractor to the Executive Board on February 8 to inquire about hiring practices for the December 2010 VLOG performances.

It was moved and seconded to approve an expenditure to the Council for Living Music in the amount of $369.07 for a Television and Radio Commercial Announcements Agreement payment for a commercial Local 802 ran on 1010 WINS in December. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Hyde reported on a meeting of the Executive Board Public Relations Subcommittee. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to support Senate Bill 1087, which would provide lower electricity rates to Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on member work dues billing and collection.

It was moved and seconded to approve a letter of agreement for wages and benefits under the “Special Projects” section of the Hotelmen’s Committee for Hotel Users of Music collective bargaining agreement for a late night jazz series at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Moriarity excused. Gagliardi excused at 12:52 for AFM business. Blumenthal assumed the chair. Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher distributed a communication from the Knickerbocker Orchestra management requesting public service rates for an admission-free youth concert on March 5 at Trinity Church where there will be taping under the AFM agreement for webcasting. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the above mentioned request. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy gave a presentation on Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC on April 3 and 4. Discussion held. Molloy excused. Discussion held.

Executive Board Member Schwartz proposed sending Local 802 members to a workshop on online skills for labor and social activists at Murphy’s Institute for Worker Education on February 13. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $300 to send two Local 802 members participating in the Local 802 avant jazz and indie artist discussion groups and one Executive Board Member to the above mentioned workshop. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011

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

It was moved and seconded to approve the February 1, 2011 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi presented a request from Cohen, Weiss and Simon, Local 802 contracted legal counsel, for an increase in their retainer rate. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to increase the retainer rate for Cohen, Weiss and Simon. Discussion held. Executive Board member Schwartz present at 11:22. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a meeting with Local 406 (Montreal) and AFM officials to discuss Cirque du Soleil negotiations. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to purchase a ticket to the International Labor Rights Forum celebration on April 6 for $250. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach opposed.

Local 802 Controller Goldman present. Goldman presented the 2011 budget, financials for 2010 and checks-by-number lists for December 2010 and January 2011. Discussion held. Local 802 Counsel Mars present. It was moved and seconded to approve the 2011 budget. Motion carried unanimously.

Mars distributed the Village Light Opera Guild (VLOG) contract and Memorandum of Agreement of March 2010. Discussion held on hiring practices of VLOG. Local 802 member Patrisa Tommasini present. Discussion held. Tommasini excused. Burridge excused at 1:35. Discussion held.

1:42 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:37 Executive Board reconvened.

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

Executive Board member Dougherty gave a report from the Financial Oversight Committee. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to donate $200 to U.S. Labor Against the War. Discussion held. Motion carried. Covo, Hyde, Sharman opposed.

The Executive Board set the dates for two Local 802 membership meetings as June 15, 2011 and October 12, 2011.

Local 802 Software Program Consultant Cronin and Local 802 Management Information Services Director Rodriguez present. Cronin and Rodriguez gave a status report on the computer system and work dues billings. Discussion held. Cronin and Rodriguez excused. Executive Board member Schwartz excused at 3:25.

Assistant to the President Donovan distributed a Letter of Agreement between Local 802 and the John W. Engeman Theatre (Northport Theatres). It was moved and seconded to approve the Letter of Agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Donovan distributed the Showcase Rules and Regulations (SRR) contract. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the SRR contract for Urban Stages Musical Legends series. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 3:49 PM.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Meeting called to order by Financial Vice President Blumenthal at 11:10 AM. Present: Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. President Gagliardi absent due to a Pension Trustee meeting.

It was moved and seconded to approve the February 8, 2011 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the expenditure of $3,500 for co-sponsorship of the 2010 ASCAP/Columbia University Film Core Workshop. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

A request from Jobs With Justice and Urban Agenda to underwrite the cost of musicians for their 2011 Movement Builders Award event was discussed.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on negotiations with Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 153, which represents Local 802 clerical workers.

O’Connor and Assistant to the President Donovan reported on informational leafleting by Local 802 against the non-union Jewish club date employer, Evanal/Rosenblatt Orchestras. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal distributed a list of checks disbursed by Local 802 in December 2010 and January 2011. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve the expenditures. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra’s refusal to comply with the benefits provisions of the single engagement agreement for a scheduled performance by the Paul Taylor Dance Company at City Center. Discussion held.

The Investment Policy Statement for Local 802’s general fund was discussed.

Local 802 Broadway Representative Copeland present. Copeland distributed a collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and the Vivian Beaumont Theater for their production of “A Minister’s Wife.” Discussion held. Copeland excused It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to adopt the Investment Policy Statement for Local 802’s general fund. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Concerts Representative Fisher present. Fisher distributed fundraising materials from the Oratorio Society of Queens. Discussion held. Fisher presented a request from Trinity Church to use day rates for six evening rehearsals of the Trinity Baroque Orchestra. Discussion held. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to grant Trinity Church’s request on a non-precedent-setting basis. Discussion held. Motion carried. Covo opposed.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented a budget plan recommendation from the Public Relations Committee for the proportion of work dues dedicated to public relations as provided for in Article III, Section 5 of the Local 802 bylaws. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the budget plan. Motion carried. Roach opposed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:21 PM.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Meeting called to order by Financial Vice President Blumenthal at 11:10 a.m. Present: Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Olcott, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. President Gagliardi absent due to an AFM International Executive Board meeting.

It was moved and seconded to approve the February 15, 2011 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on Piano in the Park, a summer music series in Bryant Park that has taken place with MPTF co-sponsorship over the past few years.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented a request to spend $2,500 on a survey of the Sixth Floor of the Local 802 building necessary for leasing space to tenants. It was moved and seconded to grant the expenditure. Discussion held. Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Motion carried unanimously.

Mars distributed copies of a single engagement agreement for a performance of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra with the Paul Taylor Dance Company at City Center on February 22. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Discussion held. Motion passed unanimously. Mars excused.

Discussion held on the application for a Broadway Special Situation status for “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”

It was moved and seconded to condemn the actions of the Governor of Wisconsin or any other state government officials’ attempts to curtail collective bargaining rights for public workers. Discussion held. Motion passed unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal gave an update on the Detroit Symphony Orchestra strike. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:09 AM by President Gagliardi. Present: Gagliardi, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. Financial Vice President Blumenthal absent on union business. Recording Vice President absent for medical reasons. Sharman took the minutes.

It was moved and seconded to approve the February 22nd minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive members Covo and Hyde present at 11:15. Gagliardi distributed copies of a Memorandum of Agreement between Local 802 and The Broadway League, Inc., Buena Vista Theatrical Group, Ltd., and dba Disney Theatrical Productions, expiring on March 6, 2016. It was moved and seconded to approve the above mentioned Memorandum of Agreement pending ratification of the bargaining unit with March 16, 2011 designated as the ratification date. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented a request for a congratulatory advertisement in the Julliard Jazz at 10 – Swingin’Alumni Reunion Concert Music Guide for the live concert to be held on March 31, 2011. Discussion held.

Gagliardi presented a request from the New York City Central Labor Council and Workers United, for Local 802 to supply 3 or 4 musicians to participate in a Dixieland style processional to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire where the fire occurred. It was moved and seconded to donate funds to the Council for Living Music to compensate four (4) musicians at Public Service scale, to be paid from the Public Relations budget for Local 802’s participation in the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire on March 25, 2011. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi requested funds to pay for expenses to send Local 802’s Electronic Media Services supervisor to a joint meeting of the Recording Musicians Association (RMA), AFM West Coast Office and Local 802 at the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund Office in Los Angeles on March 23 – 24, 2011, to discuss new use issues, with expenses to be shared equally between Local 802 and the RMA – International. It was moved and seconded to grant the expenditure. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented a request for an applicant to be chosen by Local 802 for the class of 2012 to the Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations Union Leadership Program. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a possible Local 802 collaboration with an independent film producer to produce a documentary about Broadway pit musicians. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on Broadway Special Situation status of the upcoming Broadway musical “Baby, It’s You.” Discussion held.

Gagliardi gave an update on Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, currently in previews at the Palace Theatre, which has an eighteen (18) musician minimum, using only nine (9) musicians and recorded music. Meetings are to continue and Local 802 will go forward with a hearing.

Gagliardi reported on his recent trips to San Francisco and Vancouver, BC.

Executive member Olcott present at 12:32. Marisa Friedman present. Friedman presented a request from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) for Local 802 to become a sponsor for the “9/11 WTC 10th Anniversary Conference” to be held on a date to be determined in the fall of 2011. Friedman excused. It was moved and seconded to donate $500 from the General Fund for the above sponsorship. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

12:38 Executive Board recessed. 12:58 Executive Board reconvened.

Gagliardi presented a request for 22 Executive Boardroom chairs. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal present at 1:04. Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Blumenthal and Mars reported on the ongoing negotiations with the Stamford Symphony. Discussion held.

Mars reported on the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra arbitration and requested Local 802 compensate an accounting firm for a forensic examination of media revenue of the Metropolitan Opera. It was moved and seconded to retain an accounting firm for the above-mentioned examination in an amount up to $10,000. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal circulated Local 802’s Investment Policy Statement to the Executive Board for signatures.

Blumenthal gave reports on the Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony, and the New Jersey Symphony. Blumenthal and Mars excused at 1:39.

Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 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 Covo, Dougherty, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. Executive Board member Hyde excused on Local 802 Health Benefits Fund business.

Minutes of March 1, 2011 were distributed. Executive Board member Burridge present at 11:15. It was moved and seconded to approve the March 1 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve $500 for advertising on the Julliard Journal Online Web site. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge and O’Connor opposed.

President Gagliardi gave an update on “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” plans to use recorded music in its Broadway run. Gagliardi reported that there will be a Special Situations hearing on Monday, March 14. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on Roundabout Theatre negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on an upcoming primary Special Situations meeting for the Broadway show, “Baby, It’s You.”

Recording Vice President Blumenthal reported on negotiations with the Stamford Symphony. The orchestra committee has requested strike authorization. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve strike authorization for the Stamford Symphony Orchestra bargaining unit. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported that Local 802 will be filing an unfair labor practice charge at the National Labor Relations Board against the League of Broadway Theatres for a letter the League sent threatening the union for planned protected activity. Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported on matters having to do with work dues and the Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on a program being put on by Local 802, the Musician Assistance Program and the Actor’s Fund on March 9 in the Club Room called Beyond the Gig. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve expenditure of up to $1,350 for food and refreshments for Beyond the Gig registrants to be requested from the CAC. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor gave an update on organizing and public relations campaign goals for the coming months.

O’Connor reported on a letter from U.S. Labor Against the War thanking Local 802 for its support and requesting that Local 802 host a viewing and discussion of the film, Why Are We In Afghanistan? Discussion held.

Local 802 Public Relations and Political Director Molloy present. Discussion held on Arts Advocacy Day which takes place on April 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C. Molloy excused. It was moved and seconded to approve up to $1,325 for expenses so that Molloy can participate in Arts Advocacy Day on Local 802’s behalf. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on accounts receivable and other financial matters. Discussion held.

12:34 Executive Board recessed. 12:53 Executive Board reconvened. Blumenthal excused.

Executive Board member Sharman reported on member participation in the Local 802 softball team. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve of $1,100 to fund a Local 802 softball team for 2011. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve of $1,100 to fund a second Local 802 softball team for 2011. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Broadway Representative Copeland and Electronic Media Department Representative Pawlo present. Copeland distributed materials on a York Theatre limited pressing proposal for its production of “Road to Qatar.” Discussion held. Copeland and Pawlo excused.

Meeting adjourned at 1:15.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:14 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the March 8 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on a Special Situations primary meeting on March 11 for the Broadway production, “Baby, It’s You.” Gagliardi reported that the Special Situations status was granted. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a Special Situations panel hearing that took place on March 14 for the Broadway Production, “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.” Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal reported on Stamford Symphony negotiations and concerted actions conducted by the union on March 12 and 13 prior to performances. Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported on a Martha Graham Dance Company performance at the Rose Theatre being done with recorded music. Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported on Westchester Philharmonic matters including non-payment of musicians for work done. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to contribute up to $280 toward the payment of musicians by Jobs With Justice and Urban Agenda for the upcoming Vision Awards ceremony. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor brought to the attention of the Executive Board that the performance of professional musicians for Julliard Jazz at 10, advertised on the Julliard Journal Online is not under union contract. Discussion held.

Local 802 Broadway Representative Copeland and Electronic Media Department Representative Pawlo present. Copeland distributed materials on a York Theatre limited pressing proposal for its production of “Road to Qatar.” Discussion held. Copeland and Pawlo excused. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hyde reported on her attendance at The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) conference on health care reform and the possible impact on the Local 802 Health Benefits Plan by the new federal health insurance reform law. Discussion held.

Jazz Representative Weeks present. Weeks presented a renewal of a collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Bobby La Vell Records, Inc., covering live performances, workshops and clinics. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:02.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:16 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

President Gagliardi reported on the results of the Broadway Theatre contract ratification. The agreement was ratified by an overwhelming majority. Discussion held.

The Executive Board reviewed the minutes of March 15. It was moved and seconded to approve the March 15 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a letter from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka informing him of the resignation of the New York Central Labor Council President Jack Ahern. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the Metropolitan Opera negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the status of an unfair labor practice charge Local 802 filed against the Broadway League for sending a letter to the union threatening retaliation for concerted activity planned by the union in connection with issue of replacing musicians with recorded music at “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.” Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a communication received from AFM Local 16, Newark, NJ regarding a New Jersey State Opera engagement in which Local 802 members were employed. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal circulated a communication from the Queens Symphony Orchestra requesting the use of public service scale for several concerts in March and April that will be performed under the conditions set down by the Musicians Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve public service scales for the submitted dates in the above mentioned communiqué for performances of the Queens Symphony Orchestra provided all criteria under the rules of MPTF are met, should MPTF funds not be available, and with the approval of the Queens Symphony Orchestra committee. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal circulated a request from the New York Pops to waive any overtime payment requirements for a performance planned for a September 11 memorial service. Discussion held.

Blumenthal circulated a request from member Gerald Goodman to organize a monthly series for senior Local 802 musicians to perform in the club room. Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported on a symphony orchestra in Brazil that is attempting to replace its orchestra members. Discussion held.

Member Dave Schneck present. Schneck presented an idea for a possible member involvement program. Discussion held. Schneck excused.

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

Blumenthal reported on wages owed Westchester Philharmonic musicians and a payment schedule proposed by the employer.

Blumenthal reported on Stamford Symphony negotiations and a scheduled strike authorization vote to be taken by the bargaining unit.

Local 802 Controller Goldman present. Goldman distributed financials and checks lists for January and February 2011. Discussion held. Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Discussion continued. Goldman excused.

Mars reported on New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (NYGASP) negotiations. It was moved and seconded to approve a strike authorization vote of the NYGASP orchestra. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:10 AM.. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the March 29 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi presented a proposal for advertising on 1010 WINS. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve an expenditure of $5,000 for a Local 802 radio advertisement package (which will run for 3 days) sponsoring “Opening Day With 1010 WINS”, promoting opening day coverage of the New York Mets. Motion failed. Opposed were Blumenthal, Dougherty, Hyde, O’Connor, Roach and Schwartz.

Gagliardi reported on a settlement reached in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra strike. Discussion held.

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

Gagliardi reported on Metropolitan Opera Orchestra negotiations. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to donate $250 to support the Working Theatre. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on a meeting held with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra musicians regarding upcoming negotiations. Discussion held.

Discussion held on needed improvements to the Executive Board room. It was moved and seconded to approve an expenditure of $1,169 per chair for 20 new chairs for the Executive Board room. Discussion held. Motion carried. Schwartz opposed.

Donovan and O’Connor excused at 12:14. Executive Board member Sharman resumed the taking of minutes. Discussion held on Local 802 building maintenance. Blumenthal requested the Finance Subcommittee discuss the creation of a capital budget and a committee to evaluate Local 802’s building upgrades and maintenance needs.

Blumenthal reported on the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (NYGASP) negotiations and a potential job action affecting two upcoming concerts to be performed outside of the Local 802 jurisdiction. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to authorize strike benefits for NYGASP musicians, provided they are engaged for the above mentioned concerts, are prepared to work, and participate in the job action (in the event it becomes necessary) on April 16 and 17. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on the ongoing Stamford Symphony negotiations. Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported the passing of Local 802 member Dino Anagnost, Music Director and Conductor of The Little Orchestra Society since 1979.

Blumenthal presented a proposal from ADP, Local 802’s payroll management provider, to administer MTA employer-assisted transit fares and fees for Local 802 employees. The program is currently administered by Local 802. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that he will be speaking at the University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music, on April 14, 2011.

Gagliardi reported on a request from New York City Center, Inc. for a Limited Pressing Agreement for the recording of the cast album of their production of “Where’s Charley?” as part of their “Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert” series. Motion made and seconded to approve the above-mentioned request. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on Local 802’s campaign to persuade jazz clubs to provide pension benefits to jazz musicians.

Local 802 Software Program Consultant Cronin and Local 802 Management Information Services Director Rodriguez present. Rodriguez and Cronin gave an update on aspects of Local 802’s computer department upgrade. Discussion held. Blumenthal gave an update on talks with a collection agency to provide services to collect delinquent work dues. Rodriguez and Cronin excused.

Local 802 Theatre Business Reps Copeland and Friedman present. Copeland presented a request for a donation of $250 for a ticket to a May 16 York Theatre concert and reception celebrating emerging musical theatre writers. Donation includes a program listing. Discussion held. Copeland excused.

Friedman presented a Reading Agreement with Cool Papa Party One, LLC for a developmental production of “Cool Papa.” Friedman excused. Motion made and seconded to approve the reading agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:24 p.m.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:16 AM by Financial Vice President Blumenthal. Present: Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. President Gagliardi absent on union business.

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

Vice President Blumenthal read an email from President Gagliardi regarding new Department of Labor regulations for employers.

Blumenthal reported on Stamford Symphony negotiations. Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported on New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players negotiations. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve a donation to the Council for Living Music in the amount of $2,275 for design of the Web site, savelivemusiconbroadway.com. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor and Executive Board Member Schwartz reported on efforts to organize minimum scale wages for New York City jazz festivals. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on the Save Live Music on Broadway campaign. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to donate to the Council for Living Music an amount equal to the cost of hiring up to eight string players under the terms of the single engagement contract to provide music for a Save Live Music on Broadway demonstration. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor reported that the union would be sending out letters to musicians playing in the Jewish Club Date field notifying them not to take work for EvanAl or Chaim Rosenblatt.

It was moved and seconded to donate to the Council for Living Music an amount sufficient to pay half the cost of a nine piece band for a fundraiser at the Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

1:04 Executive Board recessed. 1:10 Executive Board reconvened.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present

Molloy reported on the American for the Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC and other lobbying efforts. Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on a letter received from the United Hebrew Trades. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to donate $100 to the United Hebrew Trades. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:31.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011

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

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

President Gagliardi announced the passing of AFM Secretary Treasurer Sam Folio’s wife, Monica Josephiene. It was moved and seconded to donate $250 to the Tahoe Players in memory of Monica Josephiene Folio. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented an invitation to the Actor’s Fund Gala. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase a ticket for $1,000 to the Gala. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Gagliardi reported on the Metropolitan Opera tour to Japan and health and safety concerns by musicians. Discussion held.

AFM Diversity Committee Co-Chair and Local 802 member Miho Matsuno present. Matsuno presented a proposal for Local 802 support of the Diversity Committee meeting expenses. Discussion held. Matsuno excused. It was moved and seconded to approve up to $1,015 for expenses to send Matsuno to the Diversity Committee meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, funds to be sought from the Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC). Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to donate to the Council for Living Music an amount sufficient to fund musicians to play at this year’s Tenants PAC fundraiser at the same level of support the union gave last year, to be paid from TEMPO. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal presented a request from Riverside Symphony to allow public service scales for its annual Music Memory Citywide Finals should the symphony be unsuccessful procuring Musical Performance Trust Fund sponsorship this year. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal requested that a non-bargaining unit employee who took extra training and worked extensive extra hours over a period of several weeks to complete the work of an employee on sick leave be compensated for the extra work. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to pay the employee $1,000 for extraordinary work and extra hours over an extended period of time. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal reported on New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (NYGASP) negotiations.

Gagliardi requested a pay raise for a Local 802 non-bargaining unit employee. It was moved and seconded to grant a pay raise of $25 per week for the employee. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor presented an invitation to Encore Community Service’s Heart to Heart Awards ceremony, which takes place on May 17. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on an email communication from the Musicians Emergency Fund.

Executive Board Schwartz out at 12:54 PM. Executive Board member Covo excused at 12:57 PM. O’Connor requested $440 to for fundraising course sessions for a Local 802 employee. Discussion held. Schwartz present at 1PM. It was moved and seconded to approve the request, funds to be sought from the CAC. Motion carried unanimously. Covo present.

Assistant to the President Donovan distributed an agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. for Capital One Bank Theatre in Westbury, NY. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on needed improvements to the Executive Board room and the Local 802 building.

Discussion held on anti-union statements made by Rock of Ages investor Barry Habib on Fox Web News.

Meeting adjourned at 1:28.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011

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

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

President Gagliardi announced that a non-bargaining unit employee of Local 802 has been dismissed. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on negotiations between Cirque du Soleil and the Quebec Musicians Guild, of which Gagliardi has been involved due to Cirque de Soleil’s presence in New York City. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal reported on Stamford Symphony negotiations. Discussion held.

Blumenthal gave an update on New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (NYGASP) negotiations. Discussion held.

Discussion held on an exclusive four-day nationwide release of a movie-theatrical engagement of “Memphis” and payments made to musicians on the show for that use.

Recording Vice President O’Connor requested $250 to attend a fundraiser for City Council member Karen Koslowitz at which Council Speaker Christine Quinn will be present. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried. Kruvand opposed.

It was moved and seconded to purchase a $150 ticket to the annual Heart to Heart awards presentation on May 17 to benefit Encore Community Services. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor requested that Local 802 donate funds to the Council for Living Music to partially fund the Pianos in the Park series, which will be co-sponsored by various businesses in the vicinity of Bryant Park, where the series takes place. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to contribute up to $13,500 to the Council for Living Music for the Pianos in the Park series this year in Bryant Park and to seek further co-sponsorship from the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). Motion carried unanimously. (Above expenditure will be allocated from the public relations budget.)

O’Connor announced that there will be a May Day demonstration for labor rights, immigrant rights and jobs for all at Foley Square on Sunday, May 1. Discussion held.

Gagliardi read an invitation to the Theatre Hall of Fame luncheon. Discussion held.

Gagliardi distributed materials pertaining to potential health effects from radioactive emissions from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear reactors. (see minutes from 4/19 regarding the Metropolitan Opera tour to Japan.) Discussion held.

Blumenthal reported on a Finance Subcommittee meeting and the subcommittee’s recommendation to form a building committee to explore needed improvements to the Local 802 building. Gagliardi appointed Executive Board members Dougherty and Covo and Local 802 Building Manager Little to the committee. O’Connor will serve ex officio on the committee.

Executive Board member Kruvand excused at 12:26. Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present at 12:27. Fisher presented a request from the Knickerbocker Orchestra for public service scales for two school concerts. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:34.