TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010

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

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

Assistant to the President Donovan reported on the Broadway League/Local 802 Health and Safety Committee meeting. Discussion held.

President Gagliardi reported on an email addressed to him and distributed out of the office of the President of the American Federation of Musicians from a group critical of events surrounding the Commercial TV and Radio Announcements Agreement negotiations. Discussion held.

Hyde excused at 11:37. Executive Board member Schwartz reported on the progress of the planned benefit for the Nashville Musicians Flood Relief Fund.

Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on plans to accept credit cards from members at the checks window and online for payment of work dues in the Electronic Media Services Department (EMSD.) Discussion held.

Mars reported on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Local 802 and the Kaufman Center. Jazz Representative and Organizer Weeks present. Weeks distributed copies of the MOA. It was moved and seconded to approve the Kaufman Center MOA subject to ratification of the bargaining unit. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Weeks distributed a copy of a collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and the Jazz Foundation for its concert event, Great Night In Harlem. Weeks and Mars excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with the Jazz Foundation. Motion carried unanimously. Weeks present. Discussion held on organizing strategies. Weeks excused.

Controller Goldman present. Goldman distributed materials and reported on Local 802’s financials for the period of January through April of 2010. Discussion held.

12:55 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:05 Executive Board reconvened.

Hyde and Olcott present. Michael Presser and Nick Sala of Inside Broadway present to give an overview of their organization. Discussion held. Presser and Sala excused. Executive Board member Kruvand present at 2:20. It was moved and seconded to purchase an ad in the Inside Broadway 2010 Broadway Beacon Awards program book for a cost of $1,000. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy distributed materials and made a presentation on several political and public relations issues. Molloy excused.

Dougherty excused. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $1,730.70 to send Molloy to the Americans for the Arts Half Century Summit in Baltimore, MD on June 25. Discussion held. Motion defeated. Blumenthal, Hyde, Kruvand, O’Connor, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman opposed.

Board member Babich excused at 3:55. It was moved and seconded to donate $250 to the New York State Committee on Political Education (COPE.) Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Meeting adjourned at 4:07.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:15 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

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

President Gagliardi distributed a pricing sheet of proposed audio-visual improvements for the clubroom. It was moved and seconded to approve up to $2,496 plus tax for installation of components of the new audio-visual system in the clubroom, funds to be requested of the CAC. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on progress in the New York City Ballet pianists negotiations.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal reported on a meeting with the Long Island Philharmonic. Discussion held.

Discussion held on possible continued affiliation with the Working Families Party.

12:55 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:10 Executive Board reconvened.

Executive Board member Kruvand present. Olcott excused. Gagliardi distributed petitions to Local 802 delegates to the AFM Convention from members of the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet Orchestra and the New York City Opera Orchestra regarding proposed recommendations from the International Executive Board.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher distributed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Local 802 and Musica Viva. Fisher reported on a grievance with Da Capo Opera. Fisher excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Musica Viva subject to ratification by the bargaining unit members. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Broadway Representative Copeland present. Copeland distributed a side-letter of agreement between Local 802 and Cherry Lane Theater for their production of “Nunsense.” Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the side-letter of agreement as corrected. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Political and Public Relations Director Molloy present. Molloy presented materials for the upcoming Composers Conference. Discussion held.

Molloy announced plans to set up meetings with City Council members and Local 802 Executive Board members. Molloy excused.

It was moved and seconded that President Gagliardi appoint an Executive Board member to the Allegro editorial committee. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. Gagliardi appointed Executive Board member Burridge to the Allegro editorial committee.

Executive Board member Dougherty reported that the Financial Subcommittee approved first quarter financials.

Meeting adjourned at 3:15.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:15 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Olcott, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

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

President Gagliardi reported on the benefit held for the Nashville Musicians Flood Relief Fund. More than $10,000 was raised.

Gagliardi distributed a letter from General Counsel to an arbitrator regarding payment of a fee for the recent commercial arbitration regarding charges against officers on the former board. It was moved and seconded to pay $18,000 to the arbitrator. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Blumenthal distributed materials on the proposed Musicians Assistance Program budgets.

Blumenthal distributed materials from the Research Center for Arts and Culture.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on a planned collaboration with College Music Journal (CMJ) and the American Bar Association to provide legal clinics for low-income musicians at the CMJ Conference in October.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher distributed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Local 802 and the New York Grand Opera. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA subject to ratification of the bargaining unit. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on the activities of the Philharmonic of the Americas, a non-union touring orchestra.

12:55 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:07 Executive Board reconvened.

Recording Musicians Association (RMA) President Phil Ayling present. Ayling reported on the state of the RMA. Discussion held.

Special Payments Administrator Dennis Dreith present. Dreith gave an overview of the Special Payments Fund and some history of the AFM. Discussion held.

The Finance Committee reported a recommendation not to grant Recording Vice President O’Connor’s request to reimburse him for cab fare from the airport after a conference he attended for Local 802 business because he did not have a receipt. O’Connor requested the Executive Board to overturn the Finance Committee decision. Discussion held. O’Connor excused. Sharman took minutes. It was moved and seconded to uphold the recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. O’Connor present. Gagliardi reported the results of the above action.

Meeting adjourned 3:53.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2010

Meeting called to order at 11:01 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Kruvand, Olcott, Roach, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

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

Financial Vice President Blumenthal distributed a list of checks disbursed by Local 802 in April and May.

Blumenthal asked if there were any objections to assisting Columbia Teachers College Research Center for Arts and Culture in its research on aging artists. There were no objections.

Blumenthal presented a request to allow for public service scale for musicians in the Long Island Philharmonic for their performance in the Annual Free Philharmonic Concert sponsored by the Islip Arts Council. It was moved and seconded to approve the public service scale for this concert. Discussion held. Motion passed unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on approving a request for $250 to pay for half the cost of a table at the Latin Alternative Music Conference to be held July 8 through 10. The Executive Board was polled for their approval of the decision, which was made due to a deadline before the next Executive Board meeting.

Executive Board member Kruvand reported on the cuts list rehearsal for “West Side Story.” Discussion held.

Assistant to the President Donovan reported on a scheduled performance of “Swan Lake” at City Center to be accompanied by taped music. Discussion held.

American Federation of Musicians (AFM) convention Delegate Bettina Covo present. Gagliardi and Covo reported on the 2010 AFM convention. Discussion held. Covo excused.

Chief Information Officer Alayo present. Alayo reported that a current Sonicwall unit is faulty. She distributed copies of quotes for various Sonicwall units. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $4,525.06 on a new Sonicwall unit. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 12:47.

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TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010

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

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

It was moved and seconded to purchase an eighth page ad in the Jewish Labor Committee Journal for a cost of $375. Discussion held. Motion carried. O’Connor opposed.

President Gagliardi presented a request from the producers of “Burnt Part Boys” to record an Off-Broadway cast album under the Local 802 Limited Pressing Sound Recording Agreement. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the President Donovan presented a Workshop Agreement between Local 802 and Eleven Entertainment LLC for its production of “Fat Camp” for approval. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to concur with the CAC minutes of June 1, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to purchase a quarter page ad in the Jazz Education Network Journal for $450. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve a budget of $3,140 for the production of “in Concert,” the 2010 Emergency Relief Fund benefit CD, provided all compositions are original and we have secured all rights and permission for a one-time pressing from each artist. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to send 3 delegates to the New York State AFL-CIO COPE Convention on August 16. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to waive all initiation fees for members of the band playing at the Plaza Hotel who are joining the union as the remaining non-union members of a self-contained group. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice-President O’Connor presented a request from the Westfield Symphony Orchestra to perform a concert at the Scotch Plains, New Jersey town park which will be free and open to the public for Public Service scales, but without paying the required health benefit payments. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to deny the request by the Westfield Symphony Orchestra but to allow the concert to be done under all the provisions and terms of the Public Service Scales Agreement on a one-time non-precedent-setting basis. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Member Burridge reported on a joint meeting of the Executive Board Public Relations Committee and the Broadway Communications Subcommittee. Discussion held.

1:05 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:05 Executive Board reconvened.

Discussion continued on the joint meeting of the Executive Board Public Relations Committee and the Broadway Communications Subcommittee.

Discussion held on purchasing advertising with 1010 WINS.

Meeting adjourned 2:24.

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TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010

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

It was moved and seconded to approve the July 13 minutes as corrected.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on a proposed Broadway production of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.” Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between New York Theatre Company and Local 802 through March 6, 2011.

Gagliardi reported on needed updates to the Local 802 security system. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to contribute $500 to the education fund for the grandchildren of the late Benny Powell. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor reported on a letter sent by the Music Performance Fund expressing regret at the discontinuation of Music Outreach’s programs.

O’Connor reported on a letter sent to Local 802 from the Metro New York Labor Communications Council thanking the union for the hospitality for their annual convention which was held in the Club Room.

Executive Board Member Schwartz reported on a meeting with indie music activist, William Parker. Discussion held.

Controller Goldman present. Goldman distributed and gave a presentation on the May financials. Discussion held. Goldman excused.

Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland distributed copies of an agreement between Local 802 and The Vineyard Theatre and Workshop Company, Inc. for all their productions in Off Broadway theatrical houses of 100 to 199 seats. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. Copeland excused.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher distributed copies of an MOA between Local 802 and Tectonic Theatre Project for “El Gato Con Botas (Puss in Boots.)” It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion failed. Burridge, O’Connor, Olcott, Schwartz in favor. Roach, Kruvand, Sharman opposed*.

12:50 Executive Board recessed. 12:55 Executive Board reconvened.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Tectonic provided it is non-precedent setting and subject to ratification by the musicians performing the engagement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:08.

* According to the Local 802 Bylaws, an act of the Executive Board requires no less than the concurrence of five members.

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TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010

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

It was moved and seconded to approve the July 20 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the budget to hire a part-time staff person to handle Music Performance Fund (MPF) business. Vice President Blumenthal excused. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously. Blumenthal present.

Local 802 Staff members McDonald, Danenberg, Donach and Local 802 HBP Administrator McCormick present. Michael Galligan, Sr. and Michael Galligan, Jr. from KMR Systems present. Discussion held on status of new Local 802 software system. McDonald, Danenberg, Donach, McCormick, Galligan and Galligan excused.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented plans for organizing jazz musicians in nightclubs. Discussion held.

AFM Local 47 Secretary-Treasurer Leslie Lashinsky present. Lashinsky reported on the state of Local 47. Discussion held.

1:25 Executive Board recessed for lunch. 2:36 Executive Board reconvened.

Executive Member Kruvand excused. Theatre Representative Friedman present. Friedman distributed copies of an agreement between Local 802 and Barbara Whitman Development, LLC for a backers developmental audition production of “Last Dance.” It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi distributed proposals for purchasing advertising on 1010 WINS. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $40,950 to purchase advertising on 1010 WINS. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Blumenthal distributed copies of the current Local 802 public service scales for review.

It was moved and seconded to make a salary cost-of-living adjustment to a Local 802 non-bargaining unit employee. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Relations and Political Director Molloy present. Molloy presented a draft of a Local 802 2010 Legislative questionnaire. Discussion held. Molloy distributed endorsement recommendations. Discussion held.

Molloy distributed materials on the Future of Music Coalition policy summit on October 3. Discussion held.

Discussion held on Showbiz Expo on October 9. Molloy distributed ideas for display setups Local 802 might purchase for exhibition purposes. Molloy excused.

It was moved and seconded to purchase two registrations at the Future of Music Coalition policy summit for a total cost of $398. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 4:00.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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, Olcott, Schwartz.

It was moved and seconded to approve the July 27 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi distributed a retainer agreement with the law firm of Schwartz, Lichten and Bright, PC. It was moved and seconded that Local 802 retain the services of Schwartz, Lichten and Bright, PC. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Controller Goldman and Off Broadway Representative Copeland present. Copeland distributed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Local 802 and Davenport Theatrical Enterprises for the production of “Power Ballads” and an MOA between Local 802 and Freckleface Productions, LLC for the production of “Freckleface Strawberry.” Discussion held. Copeland excused.

Goldman gave a summary of the quality of service Local 802 has received from TD Bank. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to make Amalgamated Bank Local 802’s primary financial institution. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Preparation of 1010 WINS ad discussed (see minutes from July 27.)

Financial Vice President Blumenthal distributed a contract with Gould, Kobrick and Schlapp PC for auditing of the Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund (ERF.) It was moved and seconded to approve the above contract between Local 802 and Gould, Kobrick and Schlapp PC. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to extend the terms and scale wages of the current Public Service Scale Agreement till August 31, 2011. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

12:50 Executive Board recessed. 1:07 Executive Board reconvened.

Recording Vice President O’Connor distributed copies of a letter from Motion Picture Studio Mechanics, Local 52 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), for Local 802’s support of the Julius Margolin Youth in Labor Scholarship Fund.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Davenport Theatrical Enterprises. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Freckleface Productions. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Relations and Political Director Molloy present. Molloy distributed a list of recommended endorsements of political candidates. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:05.