Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:08 am by Financial Vice President Fisher via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. President Krauthamer absent on paternity leave.

Minutes of May 12, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of May 12, 2020 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Frawley present at 11:17.

Managing Director Kantor present.

Fisher called the meeting into executive session at 11:27.

Fisher called the meeting out of executive session at 11:43.

Kantor excused.

Financial Vice President Fisher presented the Mostly Mozart COVID-19 Side Letter to the 2019-2022 Integrated Media Agreement.

It was moved and seconded to approve the Side Letter as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Board recessed at 12:19.

Board reconvened at 12:28.

Legit 802 Inc. Administrator Gent present.

Gent reviewed his work for the service and discussed future improvements.

Discussion held.

Gent excused.

Fisher reported on the Local 802 investment strategy for the Strike Fund.

It was moved and seconded to continue the current strategy for the Strike Fund.

Discussion held.

Motion tabled pending more information.

Recording Vice President Schwartz provided an update of activities in the Recording Department.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the commencement of livestreams of member performances for medical staff and patients sponsored by NYC Health + Hospitals.

Discussion held.

Schwartz presented a proposal from member Martha Hyde pertaining to support for the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Schwartz excused at 1:58. Executive Board member Hoyt took the minutes.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to the Local 802 Strike Fund.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a classical musicians’ forum that took place on May 13, 2020 focusing on the topic of COVID-19 side letters for orchestras.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to Stamford Symphony.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to work dues and health fund contributions collection from various Local 802 concert bargaining units.

Fisher and Executive Board member Kainuma reported on matters pertaining to American Ballet Theatre’s gala video.

Discussion held.

Kainuma reported on matters pertaining to the timing of health fund contributions from New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm.

The Executive Board did not meet on May 26, 2020

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:05 am by Financial Vice President Fisher via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner. President Krauthamer delayed.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported that American Ballet Theatre has signed the Integrated Media Agreement and that ratification would commence.

Discussion held.

Executive Board members Donovan and Shankin present at 11:08.

Fisher reported on matters pertaining to American Symphony Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher excused at 11:21. Recording Vice President Schwartz assumed the chair.

President Krauthamer present at 11:22 and assumed the chair.

Minutes of May 19, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of May 19, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Schwartz presented a draft of recommendations and guidelines for the resumption of recording session work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer updated the board on matters pertaining to the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on an upcoming meeting with Big Apple Circus to discuss plans for future engagements during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Apollo Theatre and specifically with regard to continuation of health contributions for the Amateur Night at the Apollo band during the pandemic closure.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on his communication with Lincoln Center American Songbook to review plans for negotiations to cover the 2021 concert series.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on his conversation with Richard Frankel of 54 Below pertaining to its streaming series, #54BelowAtHome.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on the status of the streaming of performances by 802 members in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office on Media and Entertainment and NYC Health + Hospitals.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on recent activities and work dues collections in the Recording Department.

Discussion held.

Schwartz announced a webinar by Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine entitled Music Therapy for the Performing Artist to take place tomorrow at 4pm. 802 members have been alerted via email.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 12:27.

Board reconvened at 12:34.

Director of IT Mosher present.

Mosher reported on plans for new technology at the local.

Discussion held.

Mosher excused.

Krauthamer requested that the board confirm the results of an email poll approving a settlement with New York Philharmonic.

It was moved and seconded to confirm the results of the email poll.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Board recessed at 1:08.

Board reconvened at 1:18.

Members Martha Hyde, Wende Namkung and Bud Burridge present.

Discussion held on matters pertaining to the financial support of the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund during the pandemic.

Hyde, Namkung and Burridge excused.

Meeting adjourned at 2:05 pm.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:08 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of June 2, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of June 2, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on the formation of the Local 802 Reopening Task Force.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer called the meeting into executive session at 11:22.

Krauthamer called the meeting out of executive session at 12:01.

Board recessed at 12:01.

Board reconvened at 12:10.

Theatre Department Senior Business Rep Couture present.

Krauthamer and Couture reported on the development of health and safety guidelines for the reopening and resumption of business and proposed the engagement of an expert advisor for that development.

Discussion held.

Couture excused.

Board recessed at 1:01.

Board reconvened at 1:10.

Krauthamer reported on the scheduling of a Local 802 Town Hall to report to members on matters pertaining to the status of the local and to the reopening of business.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the future reopening of the union hall.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the creation of guidelines for the reopening of business.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the union hall as a financial asset.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the local’s communication to members regarding the extension of deadlines for the receipt of membership dues.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a survey emailed to members pertaining to issues of social justice in response to worldwide protest demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans for communications to members on the possible extension of Unemployment Insurance benefits.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on plans to streamline the work of the staff at the local.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported that he would be contacting bargaining unit committees regarding the reopening of business.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the reorganization of the Emergency Relief Fund administration.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the Metropolitan Opera collective bargaining agreement.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on various upcoming negotiations in the Concert field.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his communications with Radio City Music Hall regarding the future of auditions and performances at the venue.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the status of the 401k.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer responded to questions from the board on the topics of his report.

Board recessed at 2:49. Executive Board members Frawley and Hoyt excused.

Board reconvened at 2:58.

Controller Emelianova present.

Emelianova and Financial Vice President Fisher reviewed the Local 802 Profit & Loss statement for April 2020.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused.

Fisher reported on documents pertaining to shortfall funds to be posted on the Local 802 Web site.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her meeting with New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players on a proposed stream of its production of The Mikado.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she had participated in a union panel sponsored by United Federation of Teachers.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on a grievance to be filed against Scandia Symphony for its unauthorized posting online of an archival performance.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is developing plans to resume performances.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on revisions to the draft of the Local 802 COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations for the resumption of recording sessions.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported the plans of Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids to stream an archival benefit concert performance by Bernadette Peters to raise donations for Actors Fund of America.

Discussion held.

Discussion held on the renewal of the Emerging Artist Project grant to Roxy Coss Quintet.

Executive Board member Cohen excused at 4 pm.

It was moved and seconded to pay the $10,000 grant in full at this time.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to amend the prior motion to release the grant to Roxy Coss Quintet in two equal payments, upon the execution of a revised grant letter and on September 1, 2020.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 4:26 pm.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:10 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of June 9, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of June 9, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Fisher presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Local 802 and Little Orchestra Society.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Little Orchestra Society as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on the development of a re-opening task force.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the agenda for the upcoming Local 802 Town Hall meeting.
Discussion held

Krauthamer reported on seminars planned for Fall 2020 on the Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on staffing needs to manage data entry during closure.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on guidelines for staffing upon the reopening of the local.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on his discussion with realtor Brian Weld of Cushman Wakefield on the real estate valuation of the union building.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on revenue projections for Local 802.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Organization of Union Representatives.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a proposed contract with Monona Russell, a health and safety consultant.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to offer a contract to Monona Russell for her services to the local.

Discussion held.

Motion tabled pending further information.

Krauthamer reported on the restructuring of the administration of Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer answered questions from the board on the topics in his report.

Board recessed at 1:25.

Board reconvened at 1:43.

Senior Business Rep Friedman present.

Friedman presented a request from Orchestra Long Island to utilize public service scales for a performance coupled with an AFM streaming agreement.

Friedman excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the use of public services scales for Orchestra Long Island.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported that Riverside Symphony has reviewed the Integrated Media Agreement.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that Stamford Symphony will sign the Integrated Media Agreement.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her discussion of a shortfall fund with American Composers Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that she had attended an Unemployment Insurance Town Hall and seminar led by Judy Conti of National Employment Law Project.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on activities in the Recording Department.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reviewed action items as presented by the board.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reviewed a recent email from AFM-EPF to participants on the settlement of a lawsuit brought against the fund.

Discussion held.

The board reviewed the diversity survey questions.

Discussion held.

Executive Board members Frawley and Hoyt excused at 2:50.

Meeting adjourned at 3:04 pm.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:07 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of June 16, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of June 16, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reviewed action items as presented by the Executive Board.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Cohen excused at 11:38.

Krauthamer reported on topics for discussion at the Local 802 Town Hall as scheduled for June 26, 2020.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher excused at 11:56

Board recessed at 11:57.

Board reconvened at 12:03.

Local 802 counsel Mars present.

Mars reported tax matters pertaining officer severance payouts.

Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve the advancement of partial severance to Financial Vice President Fisher for the payment of related tax obligations, per past Local 802 practice.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher present at 12:30.

Mars reported on three grievances brought by Organization of Union Representatives.

Discussion held.

Mars excused.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on recent activities in the Recording Department.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on problems pertaining to the delivery of payroll checks from NBC Universal.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on preparations for a labor/management meeting between Local 802, the Part-time Jazz Faculty Committee and The New School.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on a videoconference that he and Executive Board member Hoyt attended with Coordinating Advisory Committee pertaining to the board’s request for funding of benefit contributions for members performing in online streams for ERF Songs of Support.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on National Independent Venue Association and its lobbying initiative seeking Congressional funding to support independent music venues during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on the administration of LS1 contracts.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her communications to bargaining unit committees and employers pertaining to shortfall funds.

Fisher reported that Little Orchestra Society members had ratified their collective bargaining agreement.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that American Ballet Theatre had canceled its Fall season.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported that both American Ballet Theatre and Stamford Symphony had signed on to the Integrated Media Agreement.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 1:12.

Board reconvened at 1:19.

Executive Board member Davis presented a proposal for community-building moderated panel discussions on access, equity diversity and inclusion at the local and in the music industry.

It was moved and seconded to approve a budget of up to $1350 to retain Jaqueline Lawton to lead seminars to be presented by Women of 802 and MAESTRA.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Krauthamer reported on a proposal from Shea Scruggs for Musicians Insights Project: Initiatives to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a meeting of a committee created to investigate fundraising in support of the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:26 pm.

The Executive Board did not meet on June 30, 2020

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:05 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of June 23, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of June 23, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a proposal from Jazz at Lincoln Center pertaining to compensation for the orchestra during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer followed up on the Local 802 Town Hall meeting of June 26, 2020.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the upcoming meeting of the reopening task force scheduled for July 17, 2020.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the work of the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund fundraising committee.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reviewed a proposal for diversity, equity and inclusion training programs.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer excused at 2:30. Financial Vice President Fisher assumed the chair.

Fisher reported on the ongoing negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Bronx Arts Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on orchestra shortfall funds.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on a Labor/Management meeting between Local 802 and Part-time Jazz faculty and The New School.

Discussion held.

The board discussed plans for panels to be presented by Women of 802 and MAESTRA.

Meeting adjourned at 3 pm.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:06 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Donovan, Frawley, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of July 7, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 7, 2020 as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Fisher present at 11:11.

President Krauthamer reported on diversity, inclusion and equity training proposals.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on Local 802 financial projections.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the upcoming ICSOM conference as scheduled for July 15-17, 2020.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on a settlement with Jazz at Lincoln Center for compensation of the orchestra during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to Local 802 Musicians Health Benefits Fund.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the administration of LS1 agreements.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on orchestra shortfall funds.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her planned attendance at the ICSOM conference to be held online.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on the plans of Little Orchestra Society for projects during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on Local 802 financial projections.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on upcoming negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

Discussion held.

Controller Emelianova present.

Fisher and Emelianova presented the Local 802 financial statements for May, 2020.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on a meeting with representatives of Midori & Friends pertaining to the future of the organization and its employment of Local 802 teaching artists.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Kainuma discussed the use of social media to further the causes of our members during the pandemic.

Executive Board member Davis present at 12:44.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:05 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of July14, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 14, 2020 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on health and safety guidelines for the reopening of business.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the recent email communication from the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund (MHF) to the members.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the activities of the fundraising committee in support of the MHF.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt present at 11:30.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on the status of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Bronx Arts Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her participation in a webinar on health insurance coverage.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the status of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Midori & Friends.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on recent meetings with the shop stewards and the negotiating committee representing The New School’s part-time Jazz faculty.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley reported on potential fundraising activities.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner reported on her participation in a political lobbying call, along with Judy Conti of National Employment Law Project, to an aide to Senator Jodi Ernst of Iowa this morning on the topic of the continuation of financial assistance during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Kainuma reported on matters pertaining to a fundraising initiative by American Ballet Theatre.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the settlement of a lawsuit against AFM-EPF.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 12:54.

Meeting adjourned at 1:02 pm.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:05 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Frawley, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of July14, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 14, 2020 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on health and safety guidelines for the reopening of business.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the recent email communication from the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund (MHF) to the members.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on the activities of the fundraising committee in support of the MHF.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt present at 11:30.

Krauthamer reported on the status of negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and New York Philharmonic.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on the status of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Bronx Arts Ensemble.

Discussion held.

Fisher reported on her participation in a webinar on health insurance coverage.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on the status of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Midori & Friends.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on recent meetings with the shop stewards and the negotiating committee representing The New School’s part-time Jazz faculty.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley reported on potential fundraising activities.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner reported on her participation in a political lobbying call, along with Judy Conti of National Employment Law Project, to an aide to Senator Jodi Ernst of Iowa this morning on the topic of the continuation of financial assistance during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Kainuma reported on matters pertaining to a fundraising initiative by American Ballet Theatre.

Discussion held.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to the settlement of a lawsuit against AFM-EPF.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hoyt excused at 12:54.

Meeting adjourned at 1:02 pm.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Meeting called to order at 11:01 am by President Krauthamer via video conference necessitated by the need for social distancing relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Cohen, Davis, Donovan, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin.

Minutes of July 21, 2020 reviewed.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of July 21, 2020 as submitted.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Krauthamer reported on a health and safety meeting with the local’s reopening task force on July 14, 2020.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Frawley present at 11:07.

Krauthamer reported on matters pertaining to staffing at the local and reviewed local finances.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Paisner reported on the Finance Committee response to the matter of staffing.

Discussion held.

Board recessed at 12:25.

Board reconvened at 12:31.

Jacqueline Lawton present.

Lawton presented a preview of a panel discussion she will lead on July 29, 2020 pertaining to raising awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion and provided information to the local on improving internal awareness and establishing policy.

Discussion held.

Lawton excused.

Board recessed at 1:04.

Board reconvened at 1:10.

It was moved and seconded to adopt a plan to permanently lay off certain staff in response to the financial circumstances impacting the local during the pandemic.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to permit departing staff to access assistance through the Emergency Relief Fund’s Musician Assistance Program.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Principal Business Rep Weeks present.

Weeks presented a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and Old First Reformed Church pertaining to the services of organists.

Weeks excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with Old First Reformed Church as submitted.

Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Fisher reported on an upcoming live recording by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and that safety guidelines would be observed.

Discussion held.

Recording Vice President Schwartz reported on upcoming negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement between Local 802 and The New School covering the part-time jazz faculty.

Discussion held.

Schwartz reported on required online teacher training as implemented by The New School.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2:03 pm.