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Volume 76, Number 4 4th Quarter 2013 Jazz Festivals, Convention, Conferences and Standing in the Shadows of Reuse he falling leaves drift by the window, the autumn from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza over the four-day La- “Tleaves of red and gold...”, and for every season bor Day Weekend, have both become the definitive events there is a song, at least in my mind, heart and soul, and very for the Jazz Community. The Michigan Jazz Festival, based gladly so. Our music makes the world go round or, at the around the VisTaTech Center on the campus of School- very least, it makes the trip more pleas- craft College, featured more than 150 ant. The standard, “Autumn Leaves,” will The Music Stand local jazz musicians spread out over four prompt me to tell you about the two by stages, offering a variety of entertain- great jazz festivals that took place over George ment – from piano soloists to up to five Troia, Jr. the summer, while also informing you big bands. Occasionally, national artists Local 5 on the AFM Convention, Players Con- President with Detroit ties would pop up, like Ter- ferences, and who represented Local 5. I ry Harrington and Peter Erskine, both will also update you on some new use and reuse projects of Local 47. For those unfamiliar with Terry, he grew up we have been working on and report the results of our by- on the east side of Detroit and took his first music lessons law amendments. with Local 5er Ben Grycan, who taught music at Hanstein Elementary, one of the schools I retired from. Terry plays Michigan Jazz Festival/Detroit Jazz Festival in the Simpsons Orchestra and is known for Lisa Simpson’s There were many jazz events over the summer months, in sax solos. all of which we are very proud to have our members par- Detroit Jazz Festival Director Chris Collins previewed a ticipate. The Michigan Jazz Festival at Schoolcraft College on July 21, 2013, and the Detroit Jazz Festival, taking place continued on page 2

Links to What’s in This Issue Our Advertisers WindWords ...... 3 Member Directory Changes . . . . 18-19 These fine folks helped bring you this issue of Keynote . Your support will AFM Per Cap Increase Overview . . . 7 MusiCares for Music People . . . . . 20 assure their continued advertising . Obtaining a Membership Directory . . 7 Detroit Musicians Fund Gifts . . . . 20 Bugs Beddow ...... 24 Comedy Corner ...... 7 About eBilling Notification . . . . . 20 Dave Hunt Jazz ...... 21 Meeting Minutes ...... 8-16 Tempo Contributions ...... 21 Johnny Rodriguez ...... 15 Important Life Insurance Reminder . . 8 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 21 Kids & Jazz ...... 20 Kim Hawes, Realtor ...... 21 Labor Day Parade Photos ...... 12 Big Three/UAW Benefit Loss . . . . 21 WSU Music Department ...... 9 Hal Boorn Story ...... 13 Secretary/Treasurer Financial Report . 22 Local 5 Support Line ...... 16 Closing Chord ...... 23 Annual Super Night Plus Member Newsline ...... 17 Calendar of Local 5 Events . . . . . 24 > TUESDAY, January 14 < Welcome, New Members . . . . . 18 BONUS Labor Day Parade Pix . . . 24-25 See page 24 for details. The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Keynote set of new arrangements of the music ued sponsorship from individuals like of Dave Brubeck with a string sec- Gretchen Valade and the many corpo- Editor George Troia, Jr . tion. A series of these concerts was rate entities that support this festival Managing Editor presented throughout the Detroit as Chrysler, DTE Energy, JP Morgan Susan Barna Ayoub Jazz Festival to honor the recently Chase, and Carhartt to name a few. Graphic Designer Hats off to Chris Collins for a great Virginia L . Hunt deceased jazz legend. My AFM duties Printed by at the convention prevented me from jazz festival and to all the musicians Messenger Printing Service attending this year, but I was very for playing their hearts out! Published by pleased to hear that more than 7,000 Detroit Federation of Musicians AFM Convention and Players Local 5, people attended the day-long event. Conferences American Federation of Musicians Estimated attendance at the Detroit The 99th Convention of the Ameri- Keynote Ad Rates Jazz Festival was more than 200,000, Full page $225 .00 can Federation of Musicians of the and Director Chris Collins did not 2/3 page $155 .00 United States and Canada took place 1/2 page $120 .00 disappoint. There were several events at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, July 1/3 page $80 00. leading up to the Festival throughout 1/4 page $60 00. 22–25, 2013. Local 5 was represented the summer which featured our mem- 1/6 page $40 00. by Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna 1/8 page $30 00. bers. One of these events took place Ayoub, who served on the Organi- 25% discount to members on the previous Friday on the lawn of All ads must be union compliant. zation/Legislation Committee and the Edsel Ford Mansion, overlooking Call for rate card and full details . the Diversity Committee. Delegate Lake St. Clair. This event was billed as Materials deadlines: January 15, Michael E. McGowan served on the April 15, July 15, October 15 “Detroit Divas Sing, Sing, Sing,” and Tempo Committee, and I served on featured Jeannine Case-Miller, Bar- LOCAL 5 Committees the Law Committee. We were all very bara Ware and Ursula Walker, backed DSO Negotiating Committee: busy with the work of the Conven- by the Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra, Karl Pituch, chairman; Bryan Kennedy; tion’s many resolutions and recom- Peter McCaffrey; Robert Stiles; under the direction of Johnny Trudell. Kenneth Thompkins mendations. Most notable was the fi- The Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra DSO Orchestra Committee: nancial package, which was amended was featured throughout the Festi- Laurence Liberson, chairman; Ethan and passed, resulting in a $10.00 raise Allen; Bryan Kennedy; Dennis Nulty; val, showcasing new arrangements of Robert Stiles in the AFM per capita dues which Dave Brubeck masterpieces, some of Keynote Committee: will be passed along to members. We which featured Chris and Danny Bru- David Denniston; Alonza McKenzie; realize this comes at a very difficult George Troia; Susan Barna Ayoub beck. Again this year’s Festival offered time for us, because Local 5 is asking Local 5 Development Committee: some great playing and an all-star George Troia; Susan Barna Ayoub; for a $10.00 local assessment for the lineup headed by artist-in-residence David Denniston; Alonza McKenzie; next two years to help erase the defi- Paul Onachuk Danilo Perez (9-535), and included cit that I explained to you in the last MOT Orchestra Committee: Ahmad Jamal (802), Lee Konitz (802), Greg Near, chairman; Carrie Banfield, Keynote. All totaled, this amounts to a McCoy Tyner (802) just to name a vice president; Bill King, treasurer; $5.00 per quarter raise in member- Beth Kirton, ROPA delegate; Charlotte few. I found it hard to stay away. After ship dues, which is a little less than the Merkerson, secretary; Andrew Pelletier, marching in the Labor Day Parade on member at large; Robert Reed, union raises of 1992-93, which, combined, Monday, I had to go back down to steward equaled $6.00 per quarter. The obvi- hear the rarely performed Brubeck ous question asked at the Convention ≥ Mass, which featured a full Local 5 Orchestra. We appreciate the contin- continued on page 4 2 || Keynote || it comes to their bodies, they largely suffer in silence. Like athletes, playing AFM Local 5 an instrument requires precision and by Susan “Home of the Pros” highly skilled physical movement (a Barna Ayoub, Local 5 little bit of talent doesn’t hurt either). President The repetitive nature of your specialty, George Troia, Jr ., ext . 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer as well as the postural ingenuity that Vice President comes with some instruments often Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net leads to soreness and pain. This pre- ife at the union has been pretty Secretary-Treasurer sentation will show you how to ‘tune’ Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 exciting this fall. Local 5’s newly sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net L your bodies and how to prevent com- formed Development Committee has Executive Board mon injuries of the musically gifted.” Robert Conway been meeting and working hard to There is no charge for this workshop. David Denniston create new value-added services for Robert Lymperis Members and non-members alike are Alonza McKenzie you. It was formed to take various welcome. Paul N . Onachuk ideas that had been discussed at board A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Return Engagement for MPTF Gordon Stump meetings to the action level. Michael McGowan – Alternate Monthly Music Biz Workshops As those of you who receive our President Emeritus group emails know, I received a call Gordon Stump The committee has a few short-term Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus in mid-October from the Music Per- goals, including a monthly series of Byron X . Taylor formance Trust Fund, informing us Assistant to the President workshops for members and future Mary Johnstone, ext . 5 that they would like to re-initiate the members. Our January Member Ori- mary@detroitmusicians .net project they funded in Detroit a cou- Membership Administration entation will be preceded by an In- ple of years ago. For those of you who Membership, ext . 6 & 0 troduction to the Detroit Federa- local5@detroitmusicians .net are new, MPTF committed $27,000 tion of Musicians for Prospective DME Referral Agent for a series of performances for mid- Referral Agent, ext . 4 Members. Board members and of- pros@detroitmusicians .net dle school age children in the Detroit ficers will meet with musicians who Address & Telephone Public Schools. The board of the De- 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 are not in the union to discuss what Southfield, Michigan 48075 troit Musicians Fund added $2,000 to we have to offer, the importance of 248 .569 .5400 the project and handled payroll pro- Fax Number having contracts and the music busi- General Office: 248 .569 .4716 cessing. If you are interested in being ness in general. Please help support Website involved, here is what you need to www .detroitmusicians .net this effort by letting your non-union know: Hours colleagues and high school/college Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm • Presentations are school-period music students know about this meet- Holiday Closings length performances of music that New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, ing. Or, if you prefer, let us know who Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, expose students to music within a they are and we will get them the in- Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, historical context. Examples might Columbus Day, Election Day, formation. Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, include the history of jazz, the his- Then, on February 11 at 7 pm, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, tory of music in America, the his- New Year’s Eve Physical Therapist Lauren Martinovski tory of Western music, and on and All views and opinions expressed in will present “Muscles and Musi- Keynote articles by non-elected mem- on and on. cians” at Local 5 headquarters. From bers are those of the authors them- • This project is open to members of selves and do not necessarily reflect Lauren: “Musicians are responsible for the opinions or policy of the Keynote Local 5 who have developed a pre- staff or the Board of Directors of the creating the world’s most breathtaking Detroit Federation of Musicians . and inspiring sounds, and yet, when continued on page 4 4th Quarter 2013 || 3 || in 2013. Make sense? I think we’ll still be tweaking the WindWords, continued from page 3 details on this one for a bit, but if you think you may be a sentation such as described above that makes use of an 30-year member under this new definition, please contact ensemble of up to 5 pieces. my office. • Contact the Local 5 President’s office and send infor- MusiCares Dental Clinic a Huge Success mation about your program. Minimally, this should be The free Dental Clinic that took place in early September a written outline. However, information supplied in a was a great success. Twenty-eight musicians took advantage professional, appealing format has the best chance of be- of the free cleanings and X-rays at Local 5 Headquarters ing selected by the school district. (aka temporary office for Mobile Dentists of Michigan) • Let us know if you have an established relationship with – the largest turnout yet. A huge thanks to MusiCares for a particular DPS middle school or elementary school funding the event. – remembering that all musicians must be members of Local 5. If You Walked Woodward on Labor Day... New Definition for 30-Year Membership Thanks also to those of you who joined us and the tens of thousands of our union sisters and brothers in this year’s At our October Semi-Annual Membership Meeting, a Labor Day Parade. As you can see from the photos on page resolution was approved that makes a change to the defi- 12, politicians were more than happy to be photographed nition of our local’s 30-year status. Up until this time, a with musicians! member needed to accumulate 30 years of active membership in Local 5. Now, a member can become a Local 5 30- Last But Definitely Not Least year member by continuously maintaining membership- And, finally, thank you very sincerely for supporting your in-good-standing in Local 5, combined with years in any union by voting overwhelmingly “yes” for a temporary other AFM local as well. For example, if a member joined dues increase for the next two years. Your officers and Ex- Local 5 in 1983, moved to Nashville and switched his/ ecutive Board take seriously the trust you place in us to her membership to Local 257 there, and then moved back move our union forward in a financially healthy condition. to Detroit and reinitiated his/her membership here, that It’s clear that the musicians of the Detroit Federation of person would now be eligible for a Local 5 30-year status Musicians plan to be here for many years to come!.....sba

The Music Stand, continued from page 2 was, “What is the AFM going to do with the extra revenue?” For this information, please see the AFM Per Cap breakdown sheet on page 7. The Convention itself sent a message of unity and hope for the future, and nothing symbolized this more than the generous outpouring of donations to the struggling Twin Cities Local 30-70 in Minnesota. More than $70,000 was donated to support the local, which represents the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. Local 5 donated $500.00 earlier this year to each orchestra, as well as a $500.00 donation to the local at the Convention. Our De- Delegate Mike McGowan, President George Troia and troit Symphony Musicians have responded generously to Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub represented Local ICSOM’s call to action, as well as many individual contri- 5 at the AFM Convention in Las Vegas in July . butions from members in our local. Local 30-70 President continued on page 5

4 || Keynote || ing strategies and informative sessions, the Conference also The Music Stand, continued from page 4 welcomed its newest member, the Grand Rapids Sympho- Brad Egan and his Board have asked me to convey their ny, amongst its ranks. Congratulations, Local 56! heartfelt appreciation in this difficult time. The culmination for me took place at the State AFL- Convention attendance and participation by our delega- CIO Conference in Lansing on September 25, where the tion was exemplary, with Susan giving testimony at many mission remains to make our state labor friendly once committee meetings as well as on the convention floor, and again. Attending conventions and conference may sound also co-chairing a Diversity Committee Women’s Caucus. like exciting and fun events – and many times they are – Mike sold winning tickets to three Mid-America Confer- however, there is also a lot of work, travel, waiting, debat- ence winners for the Tempo raffle, including grand prize ing, and sometimes downright frustration involved. When winner Joe Boetger, Leanard Di Cosmo and Susan! The you see and work with the delegates I have mentioned in convention actually started a week earlier for me, attending preceding paragraphs, be sure to thank them for their ser- several Law and Law/Finance Committee meetings. Susan vice to each of us and the Local. and I also attended the Mid-America Conference on the DFM By-Law Resolutions Saturday and Sunday Thank you for attending, discussing, considering and pass- immediately before ing our proposed by-law amendments at the Semi-Annual the Convention. Meeting on October 21. The first will help us reward peo- The 18th An- ple who have been caught in the cracks of memberships nual Theatre Musi- between several locals. The second will enable us to uphold cians Conference, our fiduciary responsibilities to you and help better serve also at the Riviera you. As always, we appreciate your loyalty in remaining a Hotel, immediately member. You are the union! followed the AFM Convention on Fri- Standing in the Shadows of Re-Use day and Saturday. The New use, re-use, and initial re-use; when I took office, I Detroit Chapter was found these labelings a little confusing. I had played on very ably represented The Theatre Musicians Association many recordings and had heard them on the radio, seen by Alan Ayoub, and I named President Troia Vice Presi- them later re-issued as CDs, used in commercials, and now also attended as a di- dent Emeritus in recognition of his we hear some of them used in soundtracks for movies. rector for the mem- service to the organization . In the case of the Four Tops, “Reach Out (I’ll be there),” bers-at-large, a posi- which has been used by the Detroit Medical Center for tion I agreed to last year to help the conference convert almost three years, we are happy to report that our musi- to a complete delegate system. Upon completing my last cians or designated beneficiaries have finally received their term, I was awarded the title Vice President Emeritus, of initial re-use payments plus late fees for this ad. Other pay- which I am very grateful and proud. I would like to thank ments coming will include subsequent TV, Internet and my nominating colleagues, Gordon Messick, Vicky Smolik, telephone-hold music use. Art Linsner and Tom Mendel for this honor. Another project which was referred to me by Interna- The following week, the Regional Orchestra Players tional President Ray Hair at the 30-50 Party 2012, con- Organization (ROPA) Conference was held in Spokane, cerned questions about DVD use for the documentary Washington, where Local 5 was represented by Greg Near. Standing in the Shadows of Motown. President Hair referred The International Conference of Symphony and Opera the member to me by saying, “Here is your President. Ask Musicians, ICSOM Conference, found DSO violist and him. Well, I wasn’t actually sworn in until the Wednesday delegate, Cathy Compton, going to Kansas City, where the after the party, but I did promise to research this. I went 51st conference was held August 20–24. Besides negotiat- continued on page 6 4th Quarter 2013 || 5 || $3 million it cost to produce. Lions Gate is not an AFM The Music Stand, continued from page 5 signatory at this time. According to Mr. Slutsky, no one is through all of the data saved electronically as well as the gleaning any huge residual payments for the circulation of hieroglyphic-like paper files that were left. I also contacted the film, including him, the Funk Brothers, any side musi- several individuals including former Local 5 clerical work- cians, etc. A positive result of the back and forth with the er Idele Beltzman (who by the way recently retired – con- FMSMF research department found that several second gratulations to her!), and several individuals from The Film sheets to our original contracts were found in their micro- Markets Secondary Markets Fund, notably Colin Gilbert fiche files and there is no record of these being filed. They and also producer Alan Slutsky (Local 77). I was told the will now be filed and our musicians will receive retroactive movie was inspired by the research for the book written by payments dating back to the original filing date of about Mr. Slutsky, so I bought it, read it, and even played through 10 years ago. They will realize these funds next July in their the bass solos with the accompanying CDs. The book is yearly payment. The FMSMF is asking participants to go entitled Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and to their website and sign up for direct deposit, because it Times of James Jamerson. I would will no longer mail checks for recommend the book for many less than $50.00. Hopefully, these reasons and it is available from payments will be more than that. Hal Leonard Publishing. I did Alan Slutsky shared a feel- have the privilege of meeting with me that he was not ing James Jamerson once in a well thought of in Detroit. Not Los Angeles recording studio, knowing all of what has oc- where he had just finished curred since the initial project, tracks we were going to put I feel he deserves our gratitude horns on. Had it not been for for bringing the project to our my late brother, Buzzy, who area and helping tell the story President Troia and DSO violist Cathy Compton recognized him and struck up of some remarkable musicians. went to Kansas City, MO, in August to represent a conversation, this would have Local 5 at the 51st ICSOM conference . So, many thanks to Alan Slutsky! been a lost opportunity. The One side note about Earl Van book mentions many of the players who would go on to Dyke – he did play out his career as a jazz pianist, as the be called the Funk Brothers. To me, Johnny Trudell’s band book mentions, but he was also employed as an accompa- at the Hyatt Regency DB’s Club was a version of the Funk nist by the Detroit Public Schools, where I encountered Brothers, employing Earl Van Dyke, Robert White, Norris him backstage at an evening of fine arts. When he realized I Paterson/Kasuku Mafia, Larry Nozero, Angelo Carlisi and too was working as a music teacher for DPS, he just smiled. several other musicians who are mentioned in the book. Gigs and projects like the ones mentioned above can Getting back to what was done at the Royal Oak The- bring a whole raft of situations, including misinformation, ater, the sessions that utilized most of our Local 5 musicians and bad feelings. Some practical advice can be gained by were done over three days, where the musicians earned just being on the gig, but sometimes someone collects valu- an average of $2,600. Additional money would come from able information like this and puts it together, which can the Film Markets Secondary Markets Fund (FMSMF), save many of us a lot of frustration. This is exactly what Dr. with an initial payment of about $286 and small yearly Ramon Ricker did in his new book, Lessons From a Street- payments thereafter. The film itself has been widely seen in Wise Professor, What You Won’t Learn at Most Music Schools many markets and now is under control of Lions Gate, the (2011, Sundown, Inc.). Definitely worth the read. company that bought out the original owner, Artisan. The As our autumn leaves turn to snowflakes, may you enjoy film earned approximately $1.6 million from its theatrical the Happiest of Holiday Seasons and Best Wishes in the release according to Billboard, which came in shy of the New Year! 6 || Keynote || AFM Per Cap Increase From 2013 Convention — Comedy Corner — $10 increase to locals, must be passed on to the members unless a local petitions the International Executive Board and can prove it is not William Penn operating in the red. had two aunts whose The increase in annual dues and electronic work dues is expected to pies were raise an additional $1.4 million to $1.6 million a year. legendary . Penn set them up with a How it will be spent: bakery shop . $650,000: For the Federation Revlocation Fund. The fund has $1,041, But they were failures as 929* as of 12/31/12 . The purpose is to raise enough of a businesswomen . They changed their down payment on permanent office space, about 10,000 prices regularly, trying to find one their square feet of an office building, one or two floors. The customers would accept . Penn thought it would be wise to AFM currently rents in the Paramount building at times advertise their rates . So he contacted Square for about $700,000 per year. The AFM will lease his friend Benjamin Franklin and asked some of the office to MPTF and consolidate storage space him to publish the rates in his periodical, The Saturday Evening Post . from its New Jersey facility. Ben devoted a weekly column to advertising the rates . He called it “The $100,000: To restore the position Canadian International Rep Pie Rates of Penn’s Aunts .” $100,000: To reinstate International Reps’ Travel budget In Italy, Bob Dylan had an audience $350,000: To re-establish Staffing levels at the AFM; 29 people were let with, and sang for the Pope . The Pope said later, “I speak eight go over the past three years different languages, and I still have no $100,000: To create an in-house Payroll Service, which would make idea what he was saying .” processing residuals more efficient When I’m sad I just sing, and then I realize my voice is worse than my $100,000: For legal compliance, to capture royalty payments and audit problems . orchestras that claim bankruptcy Our “Comedy Corner” editor is $100,00: For organizing and recruitment Joe Podorsek . If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for * AFM 2012 Annual Report, page 43 . consideration, please email Joe at basso@aol .com .

The Local 5 Membership Directory Did you know that you can download – or simply view – a membership directory (by name) and a hiring list (by instrument) right now at www.detroitmusicians.net? Always up to date, it’s the fastest, least labor-intensive way to obtain member contact information. But there is an alternative. o I do not have easy access to the internet and would, therefore, like to obtain a printed hard copy of the Local 5 Membership Directory. Name (printed)______Signature______clip and mail or fax this request form to Local 5: Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road Fax: 248.569.1393 Southfield, MI 48075 Email: [email protected]

4th Quarter 2013 || 7 || Minutes: General Membership Meeting, 3/18/13

At 12:10 pm, President George Troia introduced Detroit Jazz Festival phones, saving $3,300 during this fiscal year. The union also switched Artistic Director and Local 5 Member Chris Collins. life insurance carriers to Metlife, saving about $5,500 during this fiscal Mr Collins informed the musicians present that this year’s theme year. Income from office space rentals is healthy – up slightly from last would be Detroit artists, with an underlying nod to recently deceased year. Asking 30-Year members to make donations for a second year to Dave Brubeck. On April 23, 2013, names of the headliners will be keep their party sustainable made an annual $4,000 expense go down announced, after which regional artists will have time if they wish to to almost nothing. There was a measurable increase in new members adjust the focus of their materials to be submitted to the DJF by June (56) in 2012 compared to each of the past 3 years: 34 in 2011, 38 in 3. Mr Collins shared with those present what the panel will be looking 2010 and 45 in 2009. for: groups with a CD from the current year, a relevant milestone, or a On the other hand, total income is down 6.4% from last year group that has been specially put together for festival. He also reviewed ($30,000). DSO work dues totals continue to recover post strike – with the musicians the festival’s website and the regional application. bringing in over $213,000 in this fiscal year thus far. Electronic work Mr Collins confirmed that he likes to reach out locally when an art- dues had increased by a huge amount in the last fiscal year (79%); per- ist or group has a compelling creative idea. He also spoke about the haps what goes up must come down – this fiscal year, they are down recording that takes place for archival purposes and the importance of 50% from last year. It was a necessity to purchase new computers this honoring appropriate union agreements in the case of recordings being year; most were 8 years old, and the office was getting dangerously close used for other purposes. to a crash of the entire network. Part of the increase in expenses is due 12:46 pm A quorum is now present. to increased staff coverage to help with the administration transition, to The General Membership Meeting of the Detroit Federation of provide better service to members, and to facilitate the website renova- Musicians was called to order at 12:46 pm, President George Troia tion. Bottomline: The local is still working to break even post strike. being in the chair and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being Two hundred-and-twenty-four members have opted to take the present. Executive Board Members also present were Robert Lymperis, color eKeynote only, saving the local a significant amount of money. Alonza McKenzie and Paul Onachuk. Some members have expressed concern for those members who don’t The minutes of the Membership Orientation Meeting of 1/7/2013 have access to the internet. S/T Ayoub reassured all that the Keynote were shared with those present. On motion by Mr Tony DiMaria, sec- will continue to be printed in hard copy for those who cannot or prefer onded by Mr Paul Onachuk, to approve the minutes, they were ap- not to read it online. proved. S/T Ayoub attended an AFM Diversity Committee meeting that President Troia reported on the following items: took place in Portland, OR via skype. The primary topic of the discus- He thanked Mr Collins for his presentation and recommended that sion was the planning for the Diversity Awards, which would be pre- all present attend this year’s festival. President Troia expressed his excite- sented to the winners at the upcoming AFM Convention this summer ment to hear all the great players. in Las Vegas. She reminded the members that Local 5 member Tony In his State of the Union address, President Troia reported that mem- Lannen was a Youth Award winner at the last convention in 2010. bership in the union is down to 889 with 97 members now suspended. S/T Ayoub talked about the more frequent use of group emails Though it may sound alarming, it is not unusual for membership to be to the membership to announce upcoming union-compliant perfor- down at this time. The union is under attack but faring well compared mances, political events, deaths and other items of interest. She wel- to our fellow entertainment unions. The Detroit Symphony is sound- comed the membership to give feedback on these announcements. ing great with the many great new players, and Local 5’s musicians Finally, she reported that preparations are underway for the May are sounding great at theater houses though pit orchestras are smaller. 30-Year Party at Club Venetian and thanked those present for their at- The Fisher Theatre’s upcoming season in the fall looks improved, and tendance at today’s meeting. the musicians of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra are beginning General discussion continued. their spring season. Local 5 has 7 community orchestras working un- 1:20 pm On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie, der its Community Orchestra Master Agreement. President Troia has to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. been working to secure New Use payments for the Oscar-winning Other members present in addition to those mentioned above: documentary Searching for Sugarman, which uses 10 tunes produced Robert Finzel, Joe Podorsek, Ray Oset, Jerry Hampton, George Dunn, by Local 5 members Dennis Coffey and Mike Theodore – in addition Flo Paterni, Rich Kowalewski, Larry Huntington, Dennis Coffey, Er- to payment for the DVDs. Local 5 member Ralphe Armstong asked if nest Rodgers, Gale Benson, David Jennings, Al Ayoub, Patrick Zelenak, punitive or compensatory damages were being sought. President Troia Heather Buchanan-Gueringer, Sven Anderson, James Tatum responded that AFM legal counsel is pursuing the case. Mr Arnett Gad- Non-members present: Lynn LaPlante, Janet Tenaj son asked whether residuals were being paid for South African sales, to which President Troia replied, “Not currently.” He also mentioned that the Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra are asking for donations and pointed to the handouts provided. President Troia has personally IMPORTANT REMINDER donated to them and encourages others to do likewise. Please keep your life insurance beneficiary Secretary-Treasurer Ayoub gave the following report: The union’s financial picture is a mixed bag. Total expenses are down information up to date. 4.3% ($20,000) from last year. This is the 3rd straight year in a row in Your heirs will love you for it. which expenses have been cut. The office switched to Comcast for the

8 || Keynote || 4th Quarter 2013 || 9 || Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 7/11/13

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge order at 11:10 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well Cards reports. On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by Mr Lymperis, as Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Also present to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. were Executive Board Members Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of a New Member Applica- and Paul Onachuk. tion from Cristina Buciu, Kathryn Goodson, Hunter Eberly, Michael On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Dunn, Daniel Black, Zachary Shipps, Jacob Bass, Zhihua Tang, Andra the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Padrichelli and Emad Batayeh. On motion by Mr Conway, seconded On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve by Mr Onachuk, to accept the application, it was accepted unanimously. the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census day, August 29 at 11:00 AM. report. President Troia gave the following report: Moving to Old Business – After some discussion, on motion by Mr The DSO has decided to elect their negotiating committee early. Lymperis, seconded by Mr Conway, to approve presenting the follow- An e-election took place on June 28, 2013, with seven candidates vy- ing Resolution to the membership for approval: ing for five positions. The committee will consist of Karl Pituch, Chair, Resolution 1 Kenneth Thompkins, Peter McCaffrey, Robert Stiles, and Bryan Ken- nedy. Thanks are due to Dave Denniston and Susan Barna Ayoub for Musicians belonging to the American Federation often relocate dur- making the process run smoothly. The Committee has met twice since ing their careers. Reasons for relocation may range from employment the election with a focus on a timetable and legal representation for the opportunities and family obligations to retirement, to name just a few. upcoming contract talks. The Detroit Federation of Musicians rewards long-term member- The grievance filed on behalf of John Iatzko has been denied by the ship in the Local by marking a member’s thirtieth anniversary with MOT management. On the advice of Local 5 legal counsel, the union the status of being referred to as a thirty year member. Included in this has decided the grievance would not succeed in arbitration thus its recognition is the presentation of a gold membership card. involvement with the case has been closed. The first meeting of the DFM Development Committee took place Whereas a member may move to and from various locals during on June 27, 2013. The committee consists of President George Troia his/her career and still maintain membership in the American Federa- Jr., Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub, and Board members Al tion of Musicians in good standing, and McKenzie, Dave Denniston and Paul Onachuk Jr. At this meeting also Whereas a member may have kept consecutive membership in good present were DFM Agent Ralphe Armstrong, and guest Joan Belgrave. standing in the AFM, The meeting included discussion on night spots with an emphasis on a Thus be it resolved that Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) be Motown themed spot ala Preservation Hall in New Orleans. amended to read, President Troia reminded the board that the Michigan Jazz Festival Any member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, Local 5 who 2013 will take place on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Schoolcraft College has continuously remained in good standing in the local or any other from noon until 10 PM and will feature 24 groups, five big bands – local and the American Federation of Musicians for thirty (30) con- employing one hundred and fifty musicians. secutive years, shall be known as a Thirty-Year Member. The Metro AFL-CIO participated in the Walk to Freedom that took place on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 9:00 AM. Local 5 was repre- Motion approved unanimously. sented by Joan Belgrave and President Troia. They marched with many On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve people including Senior Pastor Edwin Roe and James Bull of Central the date of Monday, October 21 at 7 pm for the Semi-Annual Mem- Methodist Church, at which Dr King spoke several times. bership Meeting, it was approved unanimously. President Troia attended a memorial service for former thirty year After some discussion, the following Resolution was approved for member Lawrence Cunningham on Monday, July 1, 2013. He passed epoll by the Board to approve or amend after the AFM Convention, on Friday, June 30, 2013. He was a woodwind player and was a retired pending the outcome of financial resolutions to be considered there: Detroit Public Schools Teacher. Members Flo Paterni, Lynn Brosnan Article IX–Assessments and Linda Trotter performed a violin trio. Local 5 member Virginia Cunningham is his widow. Section 1. When it becomes necessary to tax the members by assess- Discussion was had about whether prices at Club Venetian will in- ment there shall be at least five (5) days’ notice given to each member crease for upcoming years. Mr Onachuk will investigate pricing at the of the Local of the time and place of the meeting for the purpose of it. Ukrainian Club in Warren. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- Whereas the Detroit Federation of Musicians has been able to fi- bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr nancially survive into the second decade of a new millennium despite Lymperis, seconded by Mr Conway, to receive the reports, they were the economic collapse resulting in the “Great Recession,” received unanimously. Whereas declining work opportunities and the passing of older Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr members is resulting in declining membership of the local, and Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve the reports, they were Whereas a period of declining work and a major work stoppage by approved unanimously. the Detroit Symphony Orchestra resulted in a decline of revenue from

10 || Keynote || work dues, and for the calendar years of 2014 and 2015 and the assessment will appear Whereas, though other than increases in per capita taxes that have as an addition to each member’s annual dues statement for those years. been mandated by the AFM, Local 5 membership dues have not been increased since the 1980’s, and Finally, lengthy discussion took place regarding the various reso- Whereas expenses have been cut deeply though responsibly, cuts lutions and recommendations to the AFM convention, as well as the themselves have not been sufficient to balance the budget, and candidates seeking international office. The officers were directed to Whereas a budget deficit still remains after these measures, ask for the justification for the proposed raise in AFM per capita tax. Thus be it resolved that a temporary Assessment be imposed of the 2:35 pm On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to General membership in accordance with Article IX of ten (10) dollars adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 8/29/13 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to 2014 Mid America Conference will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. order at 11:09 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as President Troia attended the 18th Annual TMA Conference on Fri- Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- day and Saturday after the AFM Convention. Al Ayoub represented the na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members Detroit Chapter very ably. As shared previously, President Troia stepped Robert Lymperis and Paul Onachuk. down as a national TMA Board member representing the membership On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve at-large. He was awarded the title of TMA Vice-President Emeritus, for the agenda, it was approved unanimously. which he expressed his appreciation and pride. 11:11 AM Robert Conway joined the meeting. President Troia attended the ICSOM Conference in Kansas City, On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve Missouri last week along with Delegate Cathy Compton. The theme the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. of the conference was ‘Music Cannot Be Silenced’. There were several The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- interesting sessions as well as interaction between AFM officers and day, September 26 at 11:00 AM. several attorneys. Another theme was the importance of the use of so- 11:14 AM Alonza McKenzie joined the meeting. cial media. President Troia gave the following report: As a result of last month’s Development Committee meeting, DFM President Troia, the new DSO Negotiating Committee and Local Representative Ralphe Armstrong and President Troia attended a meet- 5 legal counsel George Kruszewski met with DSO Board members ing at Bert’s Marketplace with former Motown Executive Miller Lon- Phillip Fisher and Bruce Peterson and Anne Parsons, DSO President don about using Bert’s Motown room for an ongoing outlet to hear and CEO to discuss a timeline regarding negotiations for a successor Motown music. The project would coordinate with bus tours that take agreement. All agreed to impose a media blackout for upcoming talks. in the Motown museum and selected sites. Another meeting is planned. Executive session was called. The Detroit Jazz Festival kicked off informally last weekend with a Susan Acton, Designated Musical Representative for MOT, has con- well-attended concert on the lake front lawn of the Edsel Ford Man- tacted the Union and begun hiring for the fall season. sion in Grosse Pointe. The full festival will take place this weekend The Michigan Jazz Festival 2013 took place on Sunday, July 21, between Campus Martius and Hart Plaza. All events are taking place in 2013, at Schoolcraft College. Reports were the Festival was successful accordance with the Detroit Jazz Festival Agreement; the Festival pays and well attended. Work dues were paid by the festival. the pension while leaders or individuals cover the work dues. Local 5 was represented at the AFM Convention by Sec-Treas Local 5 will be marching in the Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sep- Ayoub, Delegate Michael McGowan, and President Troia. Attendance tember 2, 2013. Marchers will meet at Michigan and Trumbull between and participation by the local’s reps were exemplary. S/T Ayoub served 8:00 and 8:30 AM wearing Local 5 blue T-shirts. Signs and banners on the Organization and Legislation Committee as well as the Diversity will be available, as well as transportation from Hart Plaza back to the Committee, for which she co-chaired a Women’s Caucus while also in- parade start. terjecting valuable testimony before several other committees. Mr Mc- Initial payments have been received for the musicians or their bene- Gowan served on the Tempo Committee, coincidentally selling tickets ficiaries who performed on the Four Tops’ Reach Out (I’ll Be There) cur- to three Mid America Conference winners – Flint President Joe Boett- rently being heard on the commercial for the Detroit Medical Center. ger, Cleveland President Leonard Dicosmo, and S/T Ayoub. President 12:14 pm Meeting recessed. Troia served on the Law Committee, well known for long and frequent 12:22 pm Meeting reconvened. meetings. He handed out a summary of the AFM Financial Package ap- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- proved by the delegates at the Convention. [See box on page 7.] bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr Mr Onachuk commented that it appears there is a big emphasis on Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to receive the reports, they were spending at the AFM. S/T Ayoub responded that the AFM has made received unanimously. big cuts over the past 3 years and appear now to be attempting to Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr make a global leap forward. Having said that, she mentioned she felt as Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the reports, they were though she was nearly the only delegate speaking against the increase approved unanimously. on the convention floor. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge The Mid America Conference was held Saturday and Sunday im- Cards reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie, mediately before the AFM Convention. There was talk of merging with to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. the Penn-Del-Mar Conference, but nothing has materialized yet. The Executive Board minutes continued on page 14 4th Quarter 2013 || 11 || V Parade Day in Detroit

Sec-Treasurer Ayoub and President Troia with US US Senator Carl Levin with President Troia Congressman John Dingell of the 12th District . and John C . Stewart of the Plymouth and Wyandotte Democratic Clubs .

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During the summer, the lo- jor nightclubs in the area. cal was visited by Bob Boorn Among others, he worked and his wife, Carolyn, from with Rafael Mendez, Bunny Arizona. A former Air Force Berrigan, Wayne King and Band musician, Bob is the Leonard B. Smith. His final son of Walter Halson (Hal) long-term gig was with the Boorn, a former Local 5 Latin Quarter Orchestra. member who passed away in 1959. Bob and Carolyn were looking for any information the local might have on his father and afterwards sent us Bob and Carolyn Boorn of Arizona visit Local 5’s Ed Zelenak, President Troia, Sec-Treas . Ayoub . great photos of his father. Hal received his musical education arranger at the Fillmore Music House at Kansas State University and began in Cincinnati, where he composed his career in the early ’20s, traveling marches and some incidental music. with dance bands in the Midwest, He is best known for his “Queen playing tuba and string bass. He was City March”– an audition selection ranked among the top three tuba by the top Air Force parade band players in the US during the 1920’s in Wash., DC. Mr Boorn then set- and ’30s – a time when peers ranked tled in Michigan, playing at the Fox each other. In 1927, he became a staff and Michigan Theaters and the ma-

Left: Walter Halson (Hal) Boorn in Miami Beach, FL, in February of 1933 . Above: A studio portrait of the senior Boorn, who played tuba and string bass . Below: A photo of Joe Shoer’s Band taken in Lexington, KY, in July of 1928 . The trumpeter at the far left is Bunny Berrigan; a 22-year-old Boorn dominates the center of the photo with his new Conn sousaphone .

4th Quarter 2013 || 13 || 8/29/13 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 11 and 2015 – the assessment appearing as an addition to each member’s Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications annual dues statement for those years and such assessment to be dis- from Stefan Koch, David Saltzman, Wilbur Edwards, Jessica Grabbe, Jia- cussed and voted on by the membership at the October semi-annual min Wang and Jason Cassell. On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by VP membership meeting, it was confirmed with one abstention. Cornelsen, to accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to confirm Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- the results of a board epoll approving a donation of $500 to AFM Local ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census 30-73 Twin Cities that is suffering extreme financial hardship as a result report. of having had two ICSOM orchestras locked out by their managements On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to con- (Minnesota Orchestra and St Paul Chamber Orchestra) for the entire firm the results of a board epoll, approving Resolution No 2 to propose past season, it was confirmed unanimously. a temporary Assessment of the General Membership, in accordance 1:33 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, with Article IX, of ten ($10) dollars each for the calendar years of 2014 the meeting was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 9/26/13 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to a location other than Las Vegas. Mr McGowan said his schedule at the order at 11:03 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as convention was mostly 8 am-5 pm and that his hat is off to President Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- Troia and S/T Ayoub because their work schedules were literally all day. na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members 11:12 AM Mr McGowan left. Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Paul Ona- Mr Denniston needs to leave the meeting early because of his work chuk, as well as Alternate Convention Delegate Michael McGowan schedule. He recapped that he was asked to maintain the local’s web- who made an impromptu appearance. site while beginning work on a new, alternate website. Mr Denniston Mr McGowan reported on the AFM Convention that took place in plans to bill the union for only 3 hours of work, offering the new July, commenting that, while one initially associates Las Vegas with par- website to the union gratis. He told the board that the combination of ties, he learned that he would be in working sessions the entire time. He different programming platforms, along with the issues involved with got to meet people with whom he is familiar only through their articles maintaining the current site, creates substantial work. Over time the site and pictures in the International Musician. He found it to be a fascinating is becoming outdated in its ability to handle security issues and vari- experience. Mr McGowan has been involved with Local 5 community ous browsers. Wordpress, which Mr Denniston prefers, is open source, orchestra negotiations, but to be involved on an international level took offering regular monthly updates free of charge, template themes and the union experience to a higher level. He expressed his opinion that plugins, such as calendars and live streaming. A number of the tem- AFM International President Ray Hair seems to be the president we plate themes that are offered for a fee are inexpensive. He has fixed the need at this point. He found the second or third day during which all calendar on the current site and has started rebuilding our website for of the locals were giving money to the Twin Cities local to be inspir- Wordpress. Wordpress is ‘responsive’, meaning that it will auto adjust for ing and that this is what being in a union is all about. Mr McGowan mobile devices. He then showed the board his personal website, which wishes all of the members could attend the convention. As he said, you uses a theme that is similar to what he has in mind for the union site. gig and pay dues, but you don’t see what’s happening on a broader level. On motion by S/T Ayoub, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the Nothing compares to actually being there or watching the live stream new website, it was approved unanimously. Mr McKenzie commented broadcast. The delegates also heard great musicians perform throughout that the union needs to use a more aggressive approach in general in the convention. President Troia commented that Mr McGowan sold its various modes of outreach to musicians. Mr Denniston asked S/T lucky tickets. Mr McGowan continued, saying delegates sit with others Ayoub to talk with former member Carlton Gholz about whether he from their geographic area, so one gets to meet those from neighboring might supply for the website a short history of Local 5 from the infor- locals. He found it interesting to talk with someone like the delegate mation he has gleaned from his research from past Keynotes. Mr Gholz from Marietta, OH – a small local with just a handful of members. will be presenting a talk titled “Keynotes: A Critical History of the De- Their local has no real CBAs, so Mr McGowan was in a position to give troit Federation of Musicians” at the North American Labor History him advice. President Troia said that he arrived when the Sunday night Conference taking place in Detroit in October. social event was happening, at which AFM President Hair encouraged On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve Mr McGowan to stay involved with union leadership. Mr McGowan the agenda, it was approved unanimously. said he would like to run for Delegate again but encourages all to con- The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- sider doing so. day, October 17 at 11:00 AM. 11:09 AM David Denniston joined the meeting. 12:11 PM DSO ICSOM Delegate Cathy Compton joined the Mr Conway asked if any of the resolutions that were particularly meeting. interesting. Mr McGowan responded that the AFM had been nego- 12:12 PM Mr Denniston left the meeting. tiating cable and satellite agreements as a few examples. The only real Ms Compton reported that the 2013 ICSOM Conference was held controversies were relatively minor issues. VP Cornelsen asked why the in Kansas City, MO. Delegates from each of the top 52 major sympho- AFM chooses the Riviera Hotel in particular and why Las Vegas. Presi- nies met over five days to discuss the present and future of American dent Troia responded that he assumed the Riviera is where the AFM symphony orchestras. She felt encouraged that things appear to be go- has gotten the best price. S/T Ayoub commented that this year was first ing better than expected, with the exception of course of the Minne- time she heard serious conversation about the next convention being in sota Orchestra which as been locked out for an entire year. Concern

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for the orchestra was front and center in delegates’ minds and placed 12.45 PM Ms Compton left the meeting. early on the agenda. The conductor has threatened that, if the orches- On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve tra is not back by September, it won’t be ready for its Carnegie Hall the minutes of the previous meeting as amended, they were approved residency. Management held an opening gala for the new concert hall unanimously. with a show band, which received much bad press on Facebook. Ms President Troia gave the following report: Compton attended a breakout session with Bill Moriarity about the DSO musicians received a printed copy of their CBA on Friday, AFM Pension, which he feels can get out of the “crisis” rating in the September 20 – produced by Local 5’s printer Messenger Printing in near future, barring another stock market crash. They realize musicians Taylor. President Troia was in attendance at the Orchestra Committee are all anxious for them to raise the pension multiplier, but they will not nominating meeting on September 18. The local is planning a lun- do so until the funding is adequate to support it. It is important that no cheon meeting for new DSO members on Thursday, October 3. more orchestras exit the plan. Mr Moriarity believes this pension to be MOT is accepting applications for the position of Orchestra Per- a musician’s second safest retirement income, after social security, but sonnel Manager. that for most that will still not be enough. He does not feel that 403(b) The Local 5 Development Committee met on September 12 and accounts should replace the AFM pension, but that musicians will need discussed holding workshops on specific subjects, such as how to file additional savings and these accounts are a good way to do that. The an LS-1 contract and understanding our pension plan. The Commit- AFM pension is safer because it does not depend on you to save or to tee also met on Wednesday, September 18, and immediately before this leave it in to grow, no matter what comes up in your life. Mark Lindsay, meeting. The first workshop is tentatively planned for November 19. Board Chair of the American Symphonic Advocacy Project (ASAP) is a The Detroit Jazz Festival took place over the Labor Day weekend. promoter who works with the White House, Governors and Mayors, to The very well-attended festival featured much great playing and was open up dialogue about symphonies. Mr Lindsay is a former campaign well received and co-coordinated. manager for Bill Clinton and is doing this work pro bono. He empha- President Troia expressed his thanks to the members of the board who sized the need for symphonic musicians to network in order to build came out and marched on Labor Day. The local had a very respectable demand, and his organization can help. AFM President Ray Hair gave a contingent and encountered Senator Carl Levin, Rep. Sander Levin, speech that, according to President Troia, was similar to the one he gave Senator Debbie Stabenow, Rep. John Dingell and probable Democratic at the AFM Convention, which is available to view at the AFM website. governor hopeful Mark Schauer. He also heard Schauer speak at the Ms Compton commented that she and President Hair share a family State AFL-CIO Convention. President Troia also commented that the history of having ancestors who were members of the railroad workers city billed the Metro AFL-CIO for the street barriers used. union. Discussion ensued about the current DSO board. Executive Board minutes continued on page 16 4th Quarter 2013 || 15 || 9/26/13 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 15 Local 5 Support Line President Troia attended the In-Accord Excellence Awards on Fri- The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musi- day, September 6, chaired by Al McKenzie. He presented a Certificate cians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The of Recognition signed by the board to Martha Reeves, which was very groups and individual players likewise comply with the Local much appreciated by Ms Reeves and her family. Congressman John 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Conyers was present along with Alan Rawls of the Motown Museum. Please support all of them in return. After some back and forth discussions with the Film Musicians Sec- ondary Markets Fund, the second pages to three initial contracts were CLUB/SINGLE ENGAGEMENTS found to have not been filed. As a result, several of our musicians will Bugs Beddow Band receive retro payments from the fund for these contracts in their next Dec. 31: Joe & Aldo’s Italian Tavern (formerly Andia- scheduled payment in July. mo’s–Novi); 248.348.3838; bugsbeddow.com A Celebration for Will Austin is planned for October 23 at Baker’s. His family has asked for recognition from the union for his 57 years as OPERA AND a member. THEATER PERFORMANCES On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Conway, to accept Nov. 16–24: Michigan Opera Theatre, La Traviata; the President’s report, it was accepted unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- 800.982.2787; michiganopera.org bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr Dec. 3–15: Detroit Opera House, Elf the Musical; Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the reports, they were 800.982.2787; michiganopera.org received unanimously. Dec. 21: Fox Theatre, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas; Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve the reports, they were 800.745.3000; olympiaentertainment.com approved unanimously. ORCHESTRAL & OTHER Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES Cards reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Nov. 30, Dec. 1: Detroit Symphony, “Wolfgang and Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications Wonderland,” featuring Yoonshin Song, violin; from Denise Root Pierce, Andrew Mitchell and Donna Edwards. On 313.576.5111; dso.org motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to accept the ap- Dec. 7: Livonia Symphony, “Holiday Favorites”; plications, they were accepted unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. Dec. 8: Scarab Club Chamber Music at Grosse Discussion ensued about the upcoming membership meeting and Pointe Unitarian Church, featuring Brian presentation to the members concerning the need to increase revenue. Bowman, clarinet; Velda Kelly, violin; Molly S/T Ayoub will ask the union’s CPA Paul Walter to attend the Oc- Hughes, violin; James Greer, viola; Nadine tober board meeting. 2:45 PM On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie Deleury, cello; 248.474.8930; scarabclub.org/ to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. chambermusic Dec. 8: Redford Civic Symphony at Covenant Community Church, redfordsymphony.com Dec. 8: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “Christmas Con- cert”; 313.640.1773; gpsymphony.org Dec. 8, 15: Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, “Holiday Brass in Royal Oak & Grosse Pointe”; 248.559.2095; detroitchamberwinds.org Dec. 15: Warren Symphony, “The Joy of the Sea- son”; 586.754.2950; warrensymphony.com Jan. 12: Michigan Philharmonic, “Miniature Masterpieces,” featuring Joseph Deller, violin; 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org Feb. 7: Dearborn Symphony, “The French Connec- President Troia presents a special recognition award from tion!”; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org Local 5 to Motown lead singer Martha Reeves at the 2013 Legacy of Excellence Awards event . 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Knight Arts Challenge Winners • CutTime Productions • Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings • Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra • Motor City Brass Band Al McKenzie and In Accord, his 501c3, held this year’s Legacy of Excellence Awards for numerous student music competitions on September 6. Among the awards were three full music scholarships to Interlochen Music Camp, a year of free lessons as the Ernest Rodgers Award and more. The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Legacy Award to Martha Reeves for her lifetime com- mitment to music and music education. It was presented by President George Troia (see photo, page 16). Dan Pliskow receives the Jazz Guardian Award for 2013 from Chris Collins, this year’s Jazz Festival director . . Dan Pliskow was presented the Detroit Jazz Festival 2013 Jazz Guardian Award. The Jazz Guardian Award is presented annually by the Festival in recognition of an individual with Michigan ties who, through advocacy, teaching, phi- lanthropy and/or musical achievement, has made an ex- traordinary contribution to the elevation and perpetuation of jazz. Dan received the Jazz Guardian Award not only for his playing and his stellar reputation among his peers, but also for his teaching and his efforts to document and pre- serve Detroit’s unique and special place in jazz history. Dan, Al McKenzie, far right, with Legacy of Excellence Awards winners, including Martha Reeves, seated, along with US congratulations for this well-deserved recognition! Congressman John Conyers of the 13th District . James Tatum presents a performance/lecture series entitled “JAZZTalk – Conversations in Music.” The series Gayelynn McKinney and Donald Ozga submitted concentrates on exposing the audience to one of America’s member surveys. richest forms of cultural heritage – jazz music. For more Gayelynn reports that she has been a working musi- information about the JAZZTalk series, contact Mr Tatum cian for 30 years as a studio musician, in theaters, clubs at 313-255-9015. and festivals, and as a musician for hire. She is looking for Quinto Vitale recently called the union and happened to more work in theaters, symphonies, clubs, recording stu- mention that he’ll turn 100 on December 20 this year. dios, weddings parties and receptions, basically whatever is Congratulations! available. She teaches privately on the drums and is currently at Music Masters in Royal Oak. She can be reached at [email protected] as well as on Facebook at We want to hear your news, too. Simply https://www.facebook.com/gayelynnmckinney. contact Sue Barna Ayoub. You don’t have to Donald ([email protected]) wants you to know write a thing, but anything you do write that he plays the right notes, in the right place, at the right would be gratefully appreciated. time, in tune, in balance and in style. 4th Quarter 2013 || 17 || Welcome, New Members

Donna Edwards plays the piano and organ. She is seeking Symphony, the Kalamazoo Symphony, the American Wind work as an accompanist and also teaches piano. Symphony, and Keith Brion and his New Sousa Band. She Harold Ferus Jr. has played acoustic guitar and keyboard has worked extensively in musical theater and stage shows, in his band – Hal’s Band – for the past 8 years. as well as chamber music. Currently teaching horn and Dahae Kim is the new assistant principal cellist with the music theory at Eastern Michigan University, she has held Detroit Symphony Orchestra. horn teaching positions at the University of Connecticut, Pealar Ledsinger is a vocalist who has been singing for the Crane School of Music at the State University of New years and belongs to the group Second Born. She is seek- York in Potsdam, Albion College, Kalamazoo College and ing work in the Metro Detroit area and on TV. Alma College. Dr. Root Pierce is currently a member of Andrew Mitchell plays trombone. He is seeking work Essex Winds, Eastern Winds and performs regularly with gigging and teaching. the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in Ontario, Canada. Tamikia Page has been singing with the same group of Charles ‘Stix’ Taylor is the great-nephew of “Queen of women (Second Born) for 20 years. She also has a master’s the Blues,” Grammy award-winning singer, the late Koko degree in journalism. Taylor. He played in her band after becoming a professional Robert Pavelek plays French horn and trumpet. He has musician early in his career. He has also performed at the been the principal horn for the Traverse Symphony Or- annual Chicago Blues Fest, Chicago Bud Billiken Parade, chestra for 25 years. He is seeking orchestral, musical the- Mississippi Blues Fest, in addition to many other events ater and stage show work. and venues nationally and internationally. He is interested Denise Root Pierce plays the French horn. She has per- in a working situation with an established band and teaches formed throughout the United States, Japan, China, Mex- drums. ico, Europe, and in South America. She is a former mem- Jennifer Wey is a new assistant concertmaster with the ber of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, the Lansing Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

New Members (7/16-10/22/13) Edwards, Donna Ledsinger, Pealar Root Pierce, Denise Wey, Jennifer 31059 E Rutland St 5878 Hummingbird Lane 3896 Rowley Rd. 5031 Tyler Dr Beverly Hills, MI 48025 Clarkston, MI 48346 Williamston, MI 48895 Troy, MI 48085 248-647-8828; 248-877-2554 313-658-4574 517-468-0540; 517-290-0721 408-355-3583 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Piano, organ Vocalist French horn Violin Ferus Jr, Harold Mitchell, Andrew Taylor, Charles 4160 Greenfield Road 4149 Hunters Circle East 20771 Garden Ln Berkley, MI 48072 Canton, MI 48188 Ferndale, MI 48220 586-917-3410 269-599-6149 313-587-6919 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bass guitar/Electric bass Trombone Drums, bass guitar/electric bass Kim, Dahae Page, Tamikia 4103 Benjamin Ave. #4 1514 Brooklyn Street Royal Ok, MI 48073 Detroit, MI 48226 845-596-2424 313-407-2767 [email protected] [email protected] Reinstated Members (7/16-10/22/13) Cello Vocalist Agacinski, Joseph Luebke, Jon Koch, Stefan Pavelek, Robert Becker, Joseph McKeever, Shane 1005 Miner St. P.O. Box 931 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Suttons Bay, MI 49682 Cleaver, Lydia Parham, Walter 734-662-8606 231-357-2386 DeShazor, Leslie Song, Yoonshin [email protected] [email protected] Farmer, Martha Teasdle, Judith Cello Horn, trumpet Horger, David Yarbrough, Johanna

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HOME ADDRESS Debra Lonergan Hang Su Ann Strubler Joseph Agacinski 1520 Scio Church Rd. 19431 Gill Rd 248-499-7953 PSC 10 Box 1869 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Livonia, MI 48152 Frederick Willis APO AE 09142 Nermis Mieses Daniel Thomas 248-476-2676 Mary Bartlett 124 E Reed Ave 2724 Lillian Road Clarence Witkowski 30587 Bristol Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402- Ann Arbor, MI 48104 313-436-5152 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 2027 Michael Urso Nick Zonas Joseph Becker Peter Opie 701 East Larsen Ave. #19 352-854-9769 15458 Border Drive Chico, CA 95973 2915 John R #202 CELL PHONE Noblesville, IN 46060-4779 Frederick Willis Detroit, MI 48201 Nicholas Backos Malorie Blake Donna Orbovich 36630 Howard Road 5803 Marquette Place #4X Farmington Hills, MI 48331 586-215-6174. 425 L Street NW, #206 William Daniels San Diego, CA 92106 Clarence Witkowski Washington, DC 20001 740-453-6138 David Brandon Una O’Riordan 6871 Montrose 104 Edmund Pl #3 Detroit, MI 48228-3793 Martha Farmer 16866 Inveness Street 734-255-7714 Detroit, MI 48221-3111 Detroit, MI 48201 Johanna Yarbrough Joseph Podorsek 3670 Woodward Ave., #508 Debra Lonergan Mark Chu 734-730-1383. 2160 W 235th St 26307 Grand River - Ste. 1 Detroit, MI 48201 Torrance, CA 90501 Redford, MI 48240 HOME PHONE Donna Orbovich 313-443-6369. Lydia Cleaver John Popp Joseph Agacinski 30275 Summit Drive #102 7338 Devonshire (017) 640-4211 EMAIL ADDRESS West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Lydia Cleaver Gordon Camp G Philip Dikeman Michael Robinson Jr 248-432-7238. [email protected]. 511 Pine Street Apt. 3, 1801 Fatherland Street William Daniels Lydia Cleaver Nashville, TN 37206 Lansing, MI 48933 740-453-6138 [email protected]. Alicia Rowe Brian Flescher G Philip Dikeman Martha Farmer 2900 Gill Avenue 8909 N. Beck Rd. [email protected]. Plymouth, MI 48170 615.739.5535 Lawrence, KS 66047-3038 Monica Jackson Jessica Grabbe Sarah Highland David Spradley [email protected]. 13353 Kingston Avenue 248-562-7093 140 Daughtrey Ave Charley Lea Ronald Kischuk Waco, TX 76706 Huntington Woods, MI [email protected] 48070 (616) 540-0638. David Horger Andrew McIntosh Ann Strubler Donna Orbovich 17395 Parkside Street 313-443-6369 [email protected]. Detroit, MI 48221 188 Four Seasons Drive Lake Orion, MI 48360 Alicia Rowe 734-274-1401

Resigned Members (7/16-10/22/13) DON’T GO MISSING Want to know what’s going on? Want gigs? Asbury, Shelley Rozmary Surdu, Suzanne Karas, Daniel WhenWhen you youmove, get get a new a new phone phone numbernumber or or email email address,address, letlet usus know. know. STAY IN GOOD STANDING Expelled Members (7/16-10/22/13) To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your Eddy, Christina Aniela May, Angela membership dues during the first month of each Fleck, Steven McCrae, Jocelyn Gabriel, Lawrence Penney, David quarter . Your next payment is due on Thursday, Hair, John Dr Williams, Jeff January 2. On Monday, February 3, all members Kieme, Mark Woods, Andre who have not paid their dues will be suspended . Kuptz, Kevin Wright, Joseph Martin, Sam

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The Music of Giving Would you like to help support music scholarships or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling with an emergency situation? Members can make tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians Fund in two ways: Monetary gifts Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters or through www.detroitmusiciansfund.org. For more information, you may contact the fund either via email at [email protected] or call 248-569- 5400, ext. 3. Non-monetary giving If you would like to contribute to the fund in a different way, DMF is accepting donations of used musical instruments. These instruments will be repaired and donated to needy music programs. Donors will receive a tax deduction for these donations as well. Contributions in 3rd Quarter, 2013 Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who MusiCares for Music People helped out financially during the last quarter: Carmen Olga Carpenter David Daniels MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- Michael Skrzynski Jr ers, composers, recording engineers and other music In memory of Maxim Janowsky: industry professionals experiencing personal, medi- Douglas Cornelsen cal or financial emergency . As one of The Recording In memory of Alvin Score: Academy’s (GRAMMY’s) two charitable foundations, Pierette Simpson MusiCares reaches out to assist music professionals TOTAL = $277.50 struggling with medical crisis, addictions issues, loss of livelihood, dental emergencies, HIV/AIDS and other unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ assistance consists of emergency financial grants, and/or referral to oth- eBilling er helping resources . The application process is quick Important Notice and user-friendly, and respects the confidentiality and Members who have not the dignity of the applicant . For more information, opted out of eBilling (the Local 5 email dues billing contact Dee Dee Acquisto, M .S ., Senior Director program) will no longer receive dues billings in the of Health & Human Resources toll-free at 877-303- mail . Please contact Local 5 if you are unsure 6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares . of your options or would like to opt out of eBilling .

20 || Keynote || TEMPO Contributions, DFM Referral Gigs 3rd Quarter, 2013 Date Leader Players City 9/1 Cliff Erickson 1 Kimball Ronald Aneiros Stephen McKenzie 9/7 Faith Demorest 1 Taylor Paul Bowles David Wilson 9/28 Ernie Skuta 4 Chesterfield Carmen Olga Carpenter David Wilson 10/6 Ernie Skuta 4 West Bloomfield Wallace Fitz TOTAL = $34.50 10/19 Ron English 1 Troy Wallace Fitz

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4th Quarter 2013 || 21 || Secretary-Treasurer’s Financial Report – April 2012 through March 2013

Income Current Assets Work Dues $ 289,164 .00 Cash & Equivalents $ 395,652 .00 Membership Dues 130,719 .00 Accounts Receivable Rent 47,942 .00 (Restr Funds/DSO Members only) 22,521 00. Misc . Income, incl . 30/50 Party, Health Ins . Fees, Keynote Prepaid Expenses 5,075 .00 Ads, Hospitality Room Snacks & Merchandise Sales 8,534 .00 Fixed Assets Initiation Fees 2,187 .00 Land, Building & Equipment 83,276 00. Interest Income 364 .00 Total Assets $ 506,524.00 Total Income $ 478,910.00 Liabilities Expense Escrow, Insurance and Tempo Payable $ 11,173 00. Officer & Bd Members Wages & Expenses $ 120,074 .00 Taxes & Payroll Deductions Due 6,121 .00 Per Capita, Work Dues, Initiation Fees & other Unearned Dues 69,694 00. payments to the AFM & other Labor Affiliates 109,844 .00 Unearned Rent 1,475 .00 Employee Healthcare & Pension 58,007 .00 Tenant Security Deposits 2,135 .00 Staff Wages 27,009 .00 $ 90,598.00 Members’ Life Insurance 27,007 .00 Total Liabilities DSO Committee Expenses 24,387 .00 Unrestricted Operating 305,101 .00 Utilities 19,009 .00 Temporarily Restricted 110,825 .00 Building Maintenance & Repairs 16,581 .00 Total Net Assets $ 415,926.00 Insurance General 14,064 .00 Payroll Taxes 13,940 .00 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 506,524.00 Accounting Fees 11,525 .00 Printing 8,606 .00 DSO MEMBERS FUND FYE 2013 Depreciation 8,016 .00 Income Property Taxes 7,655 .00 DSO Member Fund (Restr/Contr by and for Telephone & Internet 4,649 .00 DSO Members only) $ 11,765 00. 30/50-Year Party Expenses 4,432 .00 Expense Postage 4,269 .00 DSO Member Fund Expenses 27,140 00. Miscellaneous Expenses 3,940 .00 Increase in Net Assets $ (15,375.00) Election Expense 3,849 .00 Office Supplies 3,670 .00 Committee & Player Conference Expenses, including DETROIT MUSICIANS FUND FYE 2013 MOT, ROPA and Community Orchestra 2,521 .00 Current Assets TMA and Other Union Affiliate Conferences 2,256 .00 Cash & Equivalents $ 260,213 .00 Keynote Layout Services 2,232 .00 Other Assets 5,075 .00 Legal Fees 995 .00 Total Current Assets $ 265,288.00 Organizing, Recruiting and PR 244 .00 Total Expense $ 498,826.00

Total Revenues $ 478,910.00 Managing Your Own Total Expenses $ 498,826.00 Bottom Line Increase in Net Assets $ (19,916.00) Although it’s not tax season yet (thankfully), the end of the year is fast approaching, and it will soon be time to begin thinking about Keynote is your newsletter, now getting your tax records in order. As you do available in COLOR via email and at so, keep in mind that membership and work www.detroitmusicians.net. dues paid to Local 5 and contributions to the We value your input and welcome your Detroit Musicians Fund are all tax deductions. articles and ideas . Contact us at Feel free to contact Local 5 if you need an of- 248 .569 5400,. ext . 0 . ficial record of what you’ve paid in for 2013.

22 || Keynote || b Closing Chord b Leonard Blake passed away on June 30, 2013 at the age of Frederick Faes Jr died on July 28, 2013 at the age of 72. He was born on July 6, 1941 in Lexington, MS and af- 92. He was born on August 27, 1921 in Detroit and affili- filiated with Local 5 in 1971. A 42-year member, he played ated with Local 5 in 1939. A 74-year member, he played the guitar and sang. When he left Mississippi in 1958 and the tenor and alto saxophone and clarinet, along with his relocated to Chicago, he formed a popular singing group prized 1920 Conn curved soprano sax. A veteran of WW call The Sensations, which eventually let him to create The II, Mr Faes served with the US Army Air Corps Band. He Len Bland Band. He toured with a number of well-known taught instrumental music at Salina Junior High School in artists, including Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Lovie Lee, the Dearborn Public Schools for 32 years. Fred played with Little Walter and Tyrone Taylor. His first record, released many headliners in the entertainment industry through the through Fortune Records in Flint, included the popular 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. He was also the band leader at the Little tune “For Your Love”. Harbor Club in Harbor Springs, MI for many years. In the 1990’s, he started his own recording label, the Lucky Maxim Janowsky died on August 22, 2013 at the age of Pride Production, to record his music and that of a variety 70. He was born on April 17, 1943 in Hartford, CT and af- of other artists. He received many accolades and awards for filiated with Local 5 in 1964. A 49-year member, he played his singing, as well as acting and singing in musical theater double bass. Max joined the DSO in 1964 and played un- in the Flint area. In addition to his musical career, he was a der six music directors, among them Sixten Ehrling, Antal computer technician at General Motors Flint V-8 Engine Dorati, Neeme Jarvi and Leonard Slatkin. He was known Plant, Local 659 for 32 years and a Reserve Deputy Officer within the orchestra for his sophisticated musicianship, in- with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department. telligence and sharp wit. Walter Evich died on He was also a powerfully loyal union activist. Max taught at August 3, 2013 at the age Wayne State University and Oakland University, as well as of 86. He was born on performing with the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings. June 5, 1927 in Wyandotte His father and teacher, Isador Janowsky, was principal bass- and affiliated with Local 5 ist of Hartford Symphony. Other key teachers were Fred in 1952. A 61-year mem- Zimmermann of the New York Philharmonic and George ber, he played the vio- Moleux of the Boston Symphony. Max studied at Tangle- lin and viola. At U of M, wood, Interlochen Arts Academy and University of Hart- he earned Bachelor and ford. Prior to joining the DSO, he played with the Hart- Master of Music Degrees ford Symphony. in both violin and viola, He was also a gourmet chef and earned a diploma in Pas- Walter Evich, DSO violist served as concertmas- try at Cordon Bleu and specialized in French Provincial ter and won the School Cooking at La Varenne. of Music concerto competition playing the Bartok Viola Concerto. In 1952, Walter joined the Detroit Symphony, Frederick ‘Fritz’ Moore died on August 19, 2013 – his where he played the viola for 46 years, during which time 94th birthday. He was born on August 19, 1919 in Mar- he also taught private violin and viola lessons. quette, MI and affiliated with Local 5 in 1941. A 72-year member, he played the saxophone and clarinet. Fritz played In addition to his musical accomplishments, he was a self- with numerous bands and small groups over the years. He taught civil engineer – having side jobs that included Ford is remembered by many as a member of a Dixieland-type Auditorium, Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Fermi I group which was sponsored by the Ford Motor Co. Nuclear Power Plant.

4th Quarter 2013 || 23 || Calendar of Local 5 Events Local 5 Office Closings • Nov. 28–29: Thanksgiving, day after • Dec. 24–25: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Local 5 Super Night • Dec. 31, Jan. 1: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day TUESDAY, January 14 • Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Day January 2, Thursday 6 pm: TMA Annual Membership Meeting Due date for 1st quarter dues 6 pm: Prospective Member Introduction January 14, Tuesday Annual Super Night Plus... 7 pm: Local 5 New-member orientation, • 6 pm: TMA Annual Membership Meeting (Board Rm) old-member review of basics • 6 pm: Introduction to Detroit Federation of Musi- cians for Prospective Members (Hospitality Rm) At conclusion: Winter Open House with • 7 pm: Current New Member Orientation, followed seasonal cheer and munchies galore by Winter Open House January 15, Wednesday Local 5 Hospitality Room Closing deadline for 1st quarter Keynote materials February 11, Tuesday 7 pm: “Muscles & Musicians,” presented by physical therapist Lauren Martinovski

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