Allegro
Currently Browsing: October, 2003
Ups and Downs of the Club Date Industry
The club date industry has always been susceptible to the ups and downs of the economy. Certain segments of the club date business are more susceptible than others. The economic downturn of the past two years and the events of
A Gig’s Eye View of the Field
Allegro asked musicians what they think of the state of the single engagement industry. The club date industry today is not like it was 10 years ago. A lot of couples are hiring DJ’s as opposed to wedding bands. –Tammy
Four are Awarded Anne Walker Scholarships
The Anne Walker Scholarship Fund has awarded four scholarships for the coming academic year, to help 802 members or their children pursue studies in music. Wynne Bennett is the daughter of 802 member Ron Bennett. She just finished her first
President’s Report
Financial Future of Union in Members’ Hands
The membership meeting to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. in the Club Room will consider six bylaw amendments. One was submitted by the Local 802 Executive Board and five were submitted by Local 802 members, with
The First Six Months of 2003
Controller's Report
For the six months ended June 30, 2003, Local 802 enjoyed a gain of $52,209, compared with a loss of $53,376 reported for the comparable period of 2002. (The audited financial statements for the year appear on pages 16-17 of
Purchasing Prescription Drugs from Canada: Savings and Safety
Guest Editorial
(This commentary was submitted by the same organization that purchased the advertisement on page 9 of the October 2003 Allegro.) Some Local 802 members work enough union jobs to get on the union’s health plan. But for those who don’t
“Why the Other Side of the World?”
Member to Member
Borneo is a place Americans are more likely to associate with rainforests, headhunters and orangutans than musicians. That’s because most Americans know little or nothing about the city of Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia where I grew up. I am often
Discrimination Claims: A Guide for Musicians (Part II)
Local 802 Legal Corner
Click here for Part I and Part III My last article concerned whether a musician may be considered an employee so that he or she can actually take advantage of the anti-discrimination laws. Let’s say for the sake of argument
Do You Have the Networking Blues?
Musicians' Assistance Program
Networking sounds simple enough, and yet there are days when the thought of making a few phone calls is enough to send you back to bed. Perhaps you don’t feel quite that strongly about it, but the prospect of having
Book Notes: “Speaking Freely: Washington Insiders Talk About Money in Politics”
by Larry Makinson, Center for Responsive Politics, available at www.opensecrets.org, 163 pages, $15, softcover
America’s campaign finance system is a disgrace. It’s often been called legalized bribery, though you won’t find many politicians who will agree. But few of the pols who consented to be interviewed for “Speaking Freely” had many kind words to
Quick Notes
LOCAL 802 RECEIVES BEQUESTS Local 802 received two bequests, each for $20,000, this summer. One was from the estate of Anna Koch, a cousin of Jascha Heifetz, in honor of Mr. Heifetz. The other bequest was from the Mago Hayes
The Musicians’ Voice
To the Editor: I want 802 members to know what a privilege and pleasure it was to co-chair the AFM’s Joint Law and Finance Committee with your president. Bill Moriarity is so easy to work with and I was able
Legislative Update
LABOR COUNCIL OPPOSED TO CHARTER REVISION REPORT HIGHLIGHTS WORKERS’ WOES ECONOMY FAILS TO PRODUCE JOBS THE EMPLOYEE RIGHT TO CHOOSE ACT IMMIGRANT WORKERS FREEDOM RIDE LABOR COUNCIL OPPOSED TO CHARTER REVISION The Central Labor Council has been advocating against the
Negotiations Roundup
OFF BROADWAY “Mack The Knife:” Local 802 signed an agreement with Splish Splash Productions, LLC, James Haddon, producer, covering eight musicians performing at the 199-seat theatre at Saint Peter’s Church. The side musician scale is $485, the conductor premium is
Executive Board Minutes
June 17, 2003 -- July 15, 2003
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003 Meeting called to order at 11:35 a.m. Present: Recording Vice-President Price, Financial Vice-President Hafemeister, Executive Board members Blumenthal, Crow, Gale, Giannini, Reynolds, Shankin and Weiss, Controller Bogert, Assistant to the President Dennison, Assistant Director Lennon, Jazz
Bill Crow’s Band Room
Back in the 1950’s, bassist Georges André developed a pain in his right foot. The podiatrist who examined it thought he needed an operation, but was unable to do the job right away as he was leaving for a three-week