Home of the Pros

Official Publication of the Detroit Federation of Musicians – Local 5, AFM, AFL-CIO

Volume 80 Number 4 Keynote Q4, 2017

Holiday Open House

January 8, Noon, Local 5 Home of the Pros

Welcome, New Members, pages 16–17 Local 5 Orientation / Open House Special Features in This Issue Noon: New member orientation • Four major contract agreements in 1 pm: Holiday open house “The Music Stand,” page 1 2 pm: TMA annual membership meeting • DSO’s gift to Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, page 7 Monday, JANUARY 8, NOON • Labor Day Parade photos, pages 8–9 Local 5 Hospitality Room • Secretary-Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report, page 20 Keynote 4th Quarter 2017 LIVE Links to What’s in This Issue

The Music Stand ...... 1 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 18 WindWords ...... 3 About eBilling Notification ...... 18 Member Newsline ...... 6 Local 5 Support Line ...... 19 DSO Helps Puerto Rico Symphony . . . . 7 Comedy Corner ...... 19 Labor Day Parade ...... 8–9. Secretary-Treasurer’s Financial Report . . 20 MusiCares Musicians Dental Clinic . . 10. TEMPO Contributions ...... 20 DMF Music of Giving ...... 12 Executive Board Minutes ...... 21–23 Classified Advertisements ...... 12 Obtaining a Membership Directory . . . 24 Good News From Flint ...... 14 AFM-EPF Audit of Local 5 ...... 24 Welcome, New Members . . . . . 16–17 Closing Chord ...... 25 Member Directory Changes ...... 18 Membership Survey ...... 25

Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings • Nov. 23 & 24: Thanksgiving observance These fine folks helped bring you this issue • Dec. 25 & 26: Christmas observance of Keynote. Your support will assure their • Jan. 1: New Year’s Day continued advertising . • Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Bugs Beddow ...... 25 Jan. 2, Tuesday Deblon Jackson ...... 12 Due date for 1st quarter dues Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 15 Jan. 8, Monday Johnny Rodriguez ...... 5 Local 5 Orientation/Open House (details above) McKenzie Holdings ...... 11 Jan. 16, Tuesday WSU Music Department ...... 13 Closing deadline for 1st quarter Keynote materials The Music Stand by George Troia, Jr. Local 5 “Yes, We Can Can.” President

“Now’s the time for all good men to get together with one another. We got to iron out our problems and iron out our quarrels, and try to live as brothers and try to find a piece of land without stepping on one another. And do respect the women of the world. Remember you all have mothers. We got to make this land a better land than the world in which we live. And we got to help each man be a better man with the kindness that we give.

I know we can make it.

I know darn well we can work it out. Oh, yes we can, I know we can can, yes, we can can.” - Alan Toussaint (1938–2015)

hether you know these words from hearing the WPointer Sisters hit version of the 1970’s or from the professor himself much later, they ring true to the at- titude we need today. My personal acquaintance with Alan Toussaint goes back to my California days, in the early 70’s through work with Dr. John and David Clayton Thomas, but that’s another story. This edition of “The Music Stand” is Violinist and ROPA delegate Andrew Wu (right), along with about the accomplishments made over the past few months President George Troia, was among many Local 5 members within our Local and around the Federation as we collabo- who donated their services at the October 1 Hurricane Re- rated on several contracts, attended several conferences, and lief Concert at St. Regis Parish, an event organized by music minister Andrew Neer . close the year in celebration that, “Yes, we can can!” eight months ahead of expiration. The agreement is in ef- New Contracts fect until September 6, 2020. If you attended our meetings in January and March earlier We will see base salary rise from $91,259 to $98,824, this year, you learned from my report that we had four which includes 42 weeks of services and 10 weeks of sti- agreements all expiring on August 31, 2017. I’m happy to pend payments. There were clarifications added to the con- inform you that we reached agreements in all four. They tract regarding audition practices and working conditions. have been ratified by the various bargaining units and all Congratulations to the negotiating committee consisting were resolved favorably for our members. I will review of Karl Pituch, David Everson, Peter McCaffrey, Haden each agreement briefly here but invite you to review the McKay and Robert Stiles, as well as attorney Kevin Case. new agreements on our website, detroitmusicians.net, in We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with the Members Only area. the six participating Community Orchestras that perform As reported to you earlier this year, we reached an agree- under our Community Orchestra Master Agreement, ment with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on January 9, continued on page 2 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 1 The Music Stand, continued from page 1

Keynote which is in effect from September We are again very pleased to an- Editor 1, 2017, through August 31, 2020. nounce an agreement between Local George Troia, Jr. Wages will increase in each category 5 and Nederlander LLC, which oper- Managing Editor – Performance ($73 to $76), Dress ates the Fisher Theatre. The agreement Susan Barna Ayoub Rehearsal ($61 to $64), and Rehears- is in effect from September 1, 2017, Graphic Designer al ($54 to $57), over the life of the through August 31, 2020, with raises Virginia L . Hunt contract. Pension contributions are of 3% a year in each year. Base wage Produced via 10% to the AFM-EPF. We have near- goes from $1,439.44 to $1,572.91 for Adobe Acrobat Pro ly 200 members that perform under eight shows; pension contribution to Published by Detroit Federation of Musicians this agreement with these orchestras. the AFM-EPF will go from 11.99% Local 5, Many thanks to our committee mem- to 12.99% in the first year, and sub- American Federation of Musicians bers Mike McGillivray, Mike Mc- stitute keyboard players will receive a Keynote Ad Rates Gowan, Ray Riggs and Susan Barna one-time per-show $400.00 stipend Full page $225 .00 Ayoub. We would also like to thank for their preparation and on call sta- 2/3 page $155 .00 the representatives of each group that tus. Many thanks to our committee 1/2 page $120 .00 worked with us on this contract: the members Sue and Al Ayoub, Dave 1/3 page $80 .00 Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, San- Denniston and Leslie Saroli. We also 1/4 page $60 .00 1/6 page $40 .00 dy Butler and Brenda Lemencha; the appreciate working with Alan Lich- 1/8 page $30 .00 Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra, tenstein and Ray Harris for their part 25% discount to members Richard McClelland and William in helping us reach this agreement. All ads must be Hulsker; the Livonia Symphony Or- Lastly, we are proud to announce union compliant. chestra, Charlie Mahoney; the Michi- an agreement between Local 5 and Call for rate card and full details . gan Philharmonic, Beth Stewart and the Detroit Opera House for en- Materials deadlines: January 15, Don Soenen; the Motor City Sym- gagements staged separately from April 15, July 15, October 15 phony, Jeff Cutter; and the Redford the Michigan Opera Theatre. Wages Civic Symphony, David Pydyn. continued on page 4 LOCAL 5 Committees DSO Orchestra Committee: Robert Stiles (chair), Joseph Becker, Monica Fosnaugh (ICSOM), Bryan Kennedy, Sharon Sparrow, Kenneth Thompkins Development Committee: George Troia, Susan Barna Ayoub, Alonza McKenzie, Patrick Zelenak Scale Committee: George Troia, Alan Ayoub, Susan Barna Ayoub, Alonza McKenzie

≥ (L-r): ICSOM attorney and Local 5’s attorney for DSO matters Kevin Case, DSO delegate Monica Fosnaugh and Presi- dent George Troia at the ICSOM Conference in Buffalo, NY.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 2 when the wind storm came through last March (taking our roof with it, as AFM Local 5 you know), it appears as though our “Home of the Pros” by Susan increase in insurance premium will Barna Ayoub, only be about $75 per quarter. The Local 5 President new annual premium will be $9,763; George Troia, Jr., ext. 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer so, it’s a very small increase. And please Vice President see page 24 for the results of our audit Douglas Cornelsen by the Pension Fund. dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net Secretary-Treasurer s we transitioned into this fall, Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 Aas in the last several years, we Diversity Matters sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net Executive Board were fortunate once again to host On page 23, you can see the AFM Ralphe Armstrong a free Dental Clinic sponsored by Diversity Committee getting ready to Robert Lymperis Lynne Marie Mangan MusiCares. With two dentists and a meet in Phoenix after breakfast. You Alonza McKenzie number of hygienists, 25–30 musi- may not know that the AFM covers Patrick Zelenak cians received dental care at Local 5 the cost for the committee to meet A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan on September 15. I don’t necessarily face-to-face. In addition to working David Horger – Alternate think of going to the dentist as fun, for the inclusion of all types of mu- President Emeritus but it did turn into a fun day. Check sicians in the AFM, this committee Gordon Stump DME Referral Agent out the photos on page 10. offers an opportunity for officers to Mary Johnstone, ext. 4 share various strategies that benefit pros@detroitmusicians .net Annual Financial Report mary@detroitmusicians .net musicians and the union in general – Membership Administration On page 20, you’ll see my annual fi- in addition to when we meet at the Membership, ext . 0 nancial report that offers a look at our convention. local5@detroitmusicians .net Local 5 Agent finances from the previous fiscal year, It’s an opportunity to develop rela- Ralphe Armstrong ending on March 31, 2017. You will tionships with officers from Los An- LA3501@aol .com Address & Telephone see that, out of a $500,000 budget, we geles, New York, New Orleans, Las 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 did not quite break even; there was Vegas, Houston, Phoenix, as well as Southfield, Michigan 48075 248 .569 .5400 a deficit of $10,800, which is not a with my AFM brother, Benny Keyes, Fax Number bad outcome. A large expenditure was from Grand Rapids! I am so apprecia- General Office: 248.569.4716 a new computer server, the central tive to be included on this committee. Website www .detroitmusicians .net piece of hardware that connects our Watch for January’s Hours in-office computer network, commu- Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm nicating with officer and staff com- International Musician Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M.L. King Day, puters, which also necessitated updat- Also, as a member of the Diversity Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, ing software. Committee, I am slated to write an Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, article in January’s AFM International Columbus Day, Election Day, The current fiscal year, which ends Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, at the end of March 2018, looks as Musician. Look for me there! Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, though it will be quite positive. I can Finally, Local 5 members partici- New Year’s Eve All views and opinions expressed in forecast a significant savings in our pated in the annual Labor Day Pa- Keynote articles by non-elected mem- group life insurance, now with The rade, as you can see from the photos bers are those of the authors themselves and do not necessarily reflect Hartford, that should be significant. on pages 8 and 9. Many thanks to the opinions or policy of the Keynote all those of you who showed up and staff or the Board of Directors of the Also, in spite of the claim we made Detroit Federation of Musicians . against our commercial insurance marched!...sba Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 3 est news and developments from the national theater scene. While the TMA was wrapping up, our Regional Orchestra Players Association (ROPA) delegate Andrew Wu was making his way to the conference, also held in Phoenix, and reported that he felt he learned a lot and was pleased that his Michigan Opera Orchestra was very well represented over the years due to the work of past ROPA delegates. He also found valuable information exchanged with delegates of similar orchestras like the Los Angeles and Minnesota Opera companies. The week in Phoenix closed out with a meeting of the AFM Diversity Committee of which our Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub was in attendance (see photo, page 23). So, in short, Local 5 was well represented in the shade of Camelback Mountain this summer. • I had the pleasure of attending part of the annual Inter- national Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians Conference (ICSOM) in Buffalo, New York, along with Local 5 Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub addressing our DSO delegate Monica Fosnaugh. It’s always a learn- the Mid-Western Conference held in Chicago in September . ing experience catching up with the news regarding the national symphonic world as well interacting with the The Music Stand, continued from page 2 AFM Symphonic Services Department. An overall view again will increase in each year, going from $1,495.27 to shows a much healthier picture of the symphonic world $1,616.06 (2% in year one, and 3% in years two and three) compared with a few years ago. based on an eight-show week. Pension contributions to • The conference season was capped off for Sec-Treas Su- the AFM-EPF will increase from 12.99% to 13.99% in year san and myself at the newly formed Mid-Western Con- one. Premium language will be added for keyboard and ference which was held in Chicago the second weekend guitar. The keyboard sub-premium of a one-time $400.00 in September. The conference now consists of our Mid- will also be added. America Conference, the Mid-States, and Illinois Con- A cartage fee of $75.00 will also be added. We appreciate ferences. All the conferences mentioned here contained the work of committee members Al Ayoub, Dave Dennis- a presentation by the American Federation of Musicians ton, Laura Larson and Andrew Wu as well as Detroit Opera Employer’s Pension Fund. As reported throughout this House President and CEO Wayne Brown and Director of year, the fund remains in critical status, but above-aver- Production David Osborne. “Yes, we Can, Can!” age investment returns, and new streams of income have kept it out of critical and declining status. Trustees from Conferences both sides attended the various conferences to address Summertime signals the string of player and Federation questions and concerns. Participants of the fund are conferences, and this summer was no different. urged to get their information from the fund website. As The following is a brief summation of who went where you can see from the report of our recent negotiations, – here we go: Local 5 remains steadfast in support of the pension fund, • The conferences started with the Theatre Musicians contributing to the goal of providing musicians with a Association, which was held in Phoenix, Arizona, from secure pension for years to come. July 31 through August 2. Our director from Detroit, • When running into any of the above-mentioned dele- Alan Ayoub, attended and reported to us about the lat- continued on page 5

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 4 Percussionist Johnny RodRiguez JR. AvA ilA ble for A ny style of music ••• [email protected] 248.996.4219

The Music Stand, continued from page 4

gates, please don’t hesitate to thank them for taking time gene Zenzen. We make beautiful music together! out of their summer to represent us at their respective conference and please do ask specific questions you may It’s That Time of Year have regarding information they picked up while there. With the end of the year approaching I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and yours a very blessed Teaming up for a Cause and happy holiday season and let’s join each other in the As musicians, we know how to work together – whether celebration of the spirit of YES, WE CAN CAN, this year sharing information as in the above-mentioned conferenc- and for years to come! es or while working on new contracts. It’s no accident that this happens, because we play together on one nighters, Contact Info for Doing Business With Local 5 weeks, months or years at a time. Such was recently ex- Secretary-Treasurer: Susan Barna Ayoub hibited by the Hurricane Relief Concert organized by the EMAIL: [email protected] music minster of St. Regis Parish, Andrew Neer, where the PHONE: 248.569.5400, ext. 3 following Local 5 members donated their services along 20833 Southfield Road with many others. All proceeds will be going to the Catho- Southfield, MI 48075 lic Services Relief Fund. Many thanks to Lynn Brosnan, FAX: 248.569.4716 Lucas Dickow, Anida Margariti, Priscilla Marino, David WEBSITE: detroitmusicians.net Pydyn, Scott Stefanko, Andrew Wu, Phelan Young and Eu-

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 5 Member Newsline

Educational Music Ship, memory lane with the history of jazz from ragtime jazz styling of the 1900s to contemporary and fusion jazz styl- The Unsung Story: ing of the 1980s. JAMES TATUM Tatum then performed his original composition “Nel- Local 5 jazz pianist and educator James Tatum and his son Mandela Tribute” with a solo section by bassist Takashi Trio Plus performed recently at Tabernacle Missionary Iio interpreting Nelson Mandela walking out of prison. Baptist Church in a program featuring Local 5 members “Back in 2001, Mr. Tatum called and asked me to fill in trumpeter Al Armstrong, flutist Deblon Jackson, bassist for his regular bass player,” said Iio. “I have been playing Takashi Iio and percussionist Bill McCant. with the Trio Plus over 20 years. Tatum introduced the Educational Music Ship pro- The program came to a close with vocalist Jeanetta Carr gram examining the original music of the African Ameri- and the Trio Plus performing a portion of Tatum’s compo- can hymn “Amazing Grace.” Playing the black keys on the sition “Great Detroit Renaissance.” piano arpeggio- Tatum is the president and founder of the James Tatum style, he created Foundation for the Arts, which has been presenting music the music of the history lectures/performances to classrooms throughout hymn as Deblon metropolitan Detroit over its 30-year history as a nonprofit. Jackson intensi- “Since the establishment of the James Tatum Foundation fied the melody for the Arts, more than 565 performing arts students have of the song on been assisted. Bringing the monetary value of the scholar- alto flute. ships awarded in excess of $373,000,” Tatum said. “Ninety- Because Afri- five percent of our recipients have received their degrees cans aboard slave and are professional artists and teachers across the nation.” ships could not communicate due to language barriers, they began humming in unison to express their pain and sorrow as they journeyed together to become Ameri- can slaves. Ship captain John Newton wrote the lyrics of “Amazing Grace,” and the traditional music was created. Percussionist Bill McCant continued the educational journey on the Music Ship with the history of percussion instruments. He explained that many percussion instru- Neal Campbell in- ments originated in Africa. forms us that he will Part two of the program took a journey back down be guest soloist on tuba with the Wayne State University Wind We want to hear your news, too. Ensemble on February 26, 2018, at the Max. Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. You don’t have to write a thing, but anything you do write would be gratefully appreciated.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 6 DSO Digs Deep to Help Fellow Orchestra Members in Need

Responding to the Hurricane Maria disaster that hit Puerto Rico port. We’ll send you info and pics or videos as soon as we in September, the ICSOM Governing Board issued an appeal can start sending them. The musicians, as they emerge and for donations to help in the crisis faced by members of the Puerto get in touch, are stating that the orchestra will be playing Rico Symphony. With distant memories of its own work stoppage for the different communities and at shelters and fund-rais- back in 2010, Detroit Symphony musicians came up with a total ers for all the people affected by the hurricane. Thank you of $10,000 to send to fellow musicians, some of whom no longer so much from the depths of our hearts! Very grateful!!!” even had homes. Said DSO spokesperson Bryan Kennedy, “We It is essential that the musicians of ICSOM respond are so happy to be able to do this!” Below is the ICSOM call to whenever and wherever our members are in need. action that generated such a magnanimous gift: Let this serve as a CALL TO ACTION for our As you know, 12345 membership. The gen- the Musicians a erosity of all ICSOM Helping Hands Department Orchestr of the Puerto Detroit Symphony 10,000.00 musicians, along with Rico Sympho- our brothers and Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra ny have expe- Pay to the order of sisters in ROPA, rienced severe Ten Thousand Dollars OCSM, RMA, TMA hardship as a re- and the AFM, will Detroit Symphony Members sult of Hurricane be deeply appreci- Maria in Septem- Musician Relief ated. ber. News reports Your support in this Call to Ac- of the catastrophic tion will make a difference in the lives of the musicians of and dire conditions have shown us the need for IC- the Puerto Rico Symphony. SOM to respond in an unprecedented way. A member of ICSOM since 2003, the Puerto Rico Symphony was founded in 1958 by acclaimed cellist Pablo The Tax Man Cometh Casals. The musicians have a Facebook page (Músicos de la It’s still very early, but not too early to begin Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico), Twitter account (@ thinking about getting your tax records in TuSinfonicaOSPR), and bilingual website and blog (www. order and avoiding that last-minute scram- musicosorquestasinfonicadepuertorico.com). The orches- ble to find all your relevant papers and files. tra’s timpanist, José Martin, serves as their ICSOM delegate. As you do so, keep in mind that member- Although the Governing Board was in touch with José ship and work dues paid to Local 5 and contri- the day before Maria arrived and devastated the island, it butions made to the Detroit Musicians Fund took nearly two weeks to receive word from José again due can all be used as tax deductions. Of course to the lack of cell coverage and electricity. Here is a por- that includes your charitable giving to hur- tion of his message. ricane victims, among others. “Finally got a little bit of signal, no internet for a good Feel free to contact Local 5 if you would while, the lines are down. We’ve heard from 10-15% of the like an official record of what you’ve paid in musicians; some lost their homes to floods or the winds. so far for 2017. We’re all grateful for the spiritual, heart and material sup-

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 7 LABOR

It was a beautiful day in downtown Detroit at parade’s DAY end, as Local 5’ers await a ride back to their cars. 2017

L-r: Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub, President George Troia, Mauricio Betanzo, Mary Johnstone, Carmelina Escoe, Gabriel Escoe and Christa Grix.

Conscious of history, Officers Ayoub, carrying the U .S . Mauricio Betanzo. flag, and Troia work their cameras before stepping off.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 8 LABOR DAY 2017 Al Ayoub, John Stewart (former member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 20th District), Gabriel Escoe, Laura Larson, Beth Stewart (Executive Director of the Michigan Philharmonic and wife of John Stewart), George Troia, Christa Grix and Mauricio Betanzo.

Mary Johnstone and Carmelina Escoe (wife of Local 5 member Gabriel Escoe .

U .S . Senator Debbie Stabenow with Laura Larson .

Our thanks to Mauricio Betanzo, Jon Boyd and George Troia for sharing some of their photos from Officers Ayoub and Troia, their cameras stowed away, prepare for serious marching . the Labor Day parade. Paul Onachuk gives us a rare look at the back of a Local 5 T-shirt .

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 9 MusiCares for Music People

On Friday, September 15, Local 5 offices became the site of the annual MusiCares dental clinic. In this photo, MusiCares dentists work on the teeth of Cathy Score (left) and Jan Houston.

At left, Jim Pashkot prefers to smile for the camera rather than the X-ray machine . Inset above, Gabriel Escoe shows off his newly cleaned pearly whites .

MusiCares for Music People MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- ers, composers, recording engineers and other music industry professionals experiencing personal, medical or financial emergency . As one of The Recording Academy’s (GRAMMYs) two charitable foundations, MusiCares reaches out to assist music professionals struggling with medical crisis, addic- tions issues, loss of livelihood, dental emergencies, HIV/AIDS and other unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ assistance consists of emergency financial grants, and/or referral to other helping resources . The ap- plication process is quick and user-friendly, and respects the confidentiality and the dignity of the ap- plicant. For more information, contact Jennifer Leff, East Region Director, toll-free at 877-303-6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares .

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 10 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 11 Classified Ads Detroit This is a free service to Local 5 members . Cost to others offering or seeking musical products or services is 30¢ Musicians Fund’s a word . Submit to Susan Barna Ayoub at Local 5 The Music (sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net) . Do you have Medicare or Medicaid? of Giving You may qualify for additional benefits. Attend Deblon’s Health Benefits Seminar Would you like to help support music scholarships at Local 5 at 12 noon, Monday, November 27. 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. For more information, you may contact the fund either via email at [email protected] or call 248- 569-5400, ext. 3. Contributions in 2nd Quarter FOR SALE: Roy Seaman piccolo SN: 520. (Purchased • Mary Johnstone in 1982 from Miles Zentner before Seaman sold brand TOTAL = $7.50 to Gemeinhardt). African Blackwood, Sterling Silver keys, A-442. $2,500.00. Contact Helen Near by email: [email protected]

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Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 12 Department of Music

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Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 13 Here’s Good News From Flint The Bodyguard, which will be playing at the Fisher Theatre from January 16 to 28, just finished playing in Flint. The cast (including their child actors) reached out to needy public school children in Flint, reading for the kids and answering their questions about how they successfully got into show business. There were also gifts from the UAW Chaplains for the children. Local 5 support staff Revs. Willie and Frankie Anderson, below, not surpris- ingly, were involved with this initiative.

Above: Some of the Flint children who were able to attend the special presentation and receive the gifts of the UAW Chaplains .

Among the gifts: mittens, socks, hats, shawls, shirts, toys and snacks.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 14 Proudly Serving LOCAL 5...

• Alleviating hardship with financial aid to struggling musicians • Easing the difficulties of disabled musicians through grants • Partnering with MPTF to serve the community at large • Supporting promising music students through scholarships

To learn more: [email protected] 248.569.5400, ext. 3

Keynote u 4th3rd QuarterQuarter 20172014 uu 1519 Welcome, New Members

Canady, Jeffrey 8939 Sarasota, Redford, MI 48239 Davis, Alexander 313-701-9225 5007 Vermont St, Detroit, MI 48208 jcanady716@gmail .com 585-201-3458 Drums alexanderdavisbsn@gmail com. Bassoon Jeff is a member of both the Al McKenzie and David Mc- Alexander plays with the Detroit Sympho- Murray Trios. ny and Orpheus Chamber Orchestras. He is interested in playing additional chamber and orchestral music.

Delgado, Carter, Tracy Francisco 25593 Briar Drive, Oak Park, MI 48237 114 W . Adams Ave #304, 248-843-3598 Detroit, MI 48226 divaprocessor@gmail .com 702-250-0437 Vocalist frankie.delgado22@gmail. Tracy performs with the Fla$hB@ck Band as lead vocalist. com She is interested in casino entertainment, weddings, parties, Bassoon, contrabassoon concerts, jam sessions and fundraising/commercial events. Francisco plays in the Michigan Opera Theatre Davis, Edward 19704 Gaylord, Redford, MI 48240 Orchestra. He describes 313-633-4694 himself as a hardworking, divaprocessor@gmail .com dedicated, and enthusias- Electric bass, guitar tic musician that is excit- Edward plays with the Fla$hB@ck Band as lead guitarist ed about being engaged and on electric bass. He is interested in casino entertain- with the musical opportunities in the Detroit area. He ment, weddings, parties, concerts, jam sessions and fund- conducts himself in a professional manner when working raising/commercial events. with others and remains honorable to his commitments. Emerich, Justin He looks forward to sharing his abilities and talents with 5833 Bois Ile Dr, Haslett, MI 48840 many other musicians and with the strong community that 206-914-4412 justbrass@gmail .com supports the artistic culture of Detroit. He is seeking ad- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Picc Trumpet ditional opportunities for orchestral and chamber music Justin performs with the Detroit Symphony. performance, and any teaching opportunities. Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 16 Welcome, New Members, continued from page 16

Hamlen, Christopher 1107 Fernwood Rd . Royal Oak, MI 48067 610-334-6056 chris1bass@gmail .com Double basss Chris is a new member of the Detroit Symphony bass sec- Spooner, Christopher 110 Grand Avenue, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 tion. 586-961-3962 LeFevre, Joseph [email protected] 723 W Melrose St, String bass, keyboard, guitar, drums Apt 723-GDN, As a member of the Saints of Soul, Christo- Chicago, IL 60657 pher is seeking live and studio recording work. 269-532-4244 jdlefevre@sbcglobal .net Tuba, bass guitar Joseph is a member of the Civic Orches- tra of Chicago, playing tuba. He is seeking orchestral work, chamber music, wind band and solo playing opportunities. He also teaches tuba, euphonium and trombone. Levine, Andrea 3075 W Grand Blvd, #402 Detroit, MI 48202 Walters, 502-767-9763 andreaslevine@gmail .com John Clarinet 3909 Woodward, Apt . 308, Andrea is the new Acting Principal Clarinet with the De- Detroit, MI 48201 troit Symphony. 206-300-7863 Taji, Omar walters .jjr@gmail . 6184 N Norborne Ct, com Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 Clarinet 313-461-6668 John is the new omartaji80@gmail .com Second Clarinet Piano, synthesizer, keyboard, organ with the Detroit Omar says he is capable and technically skilled. He can read Symphony. music, and his strengths are jazz, classical, pop, top 40/100, blues, and R&B. He is seeking any type of work. B en reuninger

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 17 Local 5 Address/Phone Number/Email Changes (7/21–10/19/17) Allvin, Kerstin Borngesser, Jason Lim, Sujin Reum, Sharon L 20825 Indian Drive [email protected] 4600 Woodward Ave, #208, 44635 Marigold Rd Colfax, CA 95713-9234 Epp, Jeremy Detroit, MI 48201 Sterling Hgts, MI 48314-1224 Anderson, Stephen 104 Edmund Pl Apt 3 812-369-9037 Riggs, Heidi 31117 Pine Cone Dr Detroit, MI 48201 Luebke, Jon 649 Marblewood Lane Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Humphrey, Vincent 16543 Glastonbury Saline, MI 48176 248-321-0509 734-665-3686 Detroit, MI 48219 Schiebold, Matthew Barker, Guy Iio, Takashi 248-506-8940 2120 Cambridge Rd 313-894-7025 42430 Kingsley Dr Monks, Thomas Berkley, MI 48072-1707 Biggs, Rayse Clinton Twp, MI 48038 32153 Red Clover Ct Shannon, Jacqueline 8285 East Morrow Circle Kelly, Gary Farmington Hills, MI 48334 8027 Berkshire Drive Detroit, MI 48204-3137 14 Rosewood Lane [email protected] Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Binder, David Bluffton, SC 29910 O’Connell, Sean Suttle, Clark 440 Spencer St, 843-645-9975 15900 Westcott Drive 2588 Maple Forest Court Ferndale, MI 48220 Kelly, Napoleon Brownstown Twp, MI 48195 Wixom, MI 48393 847-525-3645 20945 Parkcrest Price, Jonathan Teasdle, Judith Bizon Sr., Leonard Harper Woods, MI 48225 320 John R Ave 16543 Glastonbury [email protected] Laster, Charles Clawson, MI 48017 Detroit, MI 48219 313-551-3371 20100 Parkside, 248-765-9517 248-875-9503 St Clair Shores, MI 48080

Resigned Members (7/21–10/19/17) Buck, David Flegg, Mark DON’T GO MISSING Duncan, Roma Fong, Christina Want to know what’s going on? Eckelhoefer, Miriam Kang, Jung-Wan Want gigs? Want to keep in touch? Reinstated Members (7/21–10/19/17) Belgrave, Joan Nixon, Peter When you move, get a new phone Black, Urey Smith, Darrell number or email address, let us know. Jackson, Deblon

Expelled Members (7/21–10/19/17) HOW TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING Belgrave, Kasan Kahl, Harvey Bennett, Clarence Kolar, Matthew To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your mem- Cleaver, Lydia Lee, Charles bership dues no later than the first month of each Filewych, Kevin Martin, Cole quarter. Your next payment is due by Tuesday, January Fisi, Albert McNeal, Michael 2. On Thursday, February 1, all members who have Grisa, Dale Walker, Joseph Hasheian, Hester Walsh, Kevin not paid their dues will be suspended . Jones III, Louis

Detroit Musicians Entertainment Referral Gigs – 3rd Quarter, 2017 eBilling Date Leader Players City Important Notice 7/1 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Redford 7/2 Cliff Erickson 1 Kimball Members who give the union their email 7/7 Sarah Cleveland 3 Troy address will receive dues billings via eBill only (SC Strings) unless they opt out of eBilliing . 8/1 Brian Delaney 3 Detroit (Royal Garden Trio) Please contact Local 5 8/6 Buddy Budson 3 Bloomfield Twp. if you are unsure of your status or options . 9/3 Cliff Erickson 1 Clyde

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 18 Local 5 Support Line — Comedy

The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 Corner — through collective bargaining agreements.The groups and individual players like- Two men, wise comply with the Local 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work sentenced dues. Please support all of them in return. to die in the

CLUBS/SINGLE electric chair ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS on the same bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF: day, were led reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband down to the Nov. 10: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp., 9:30 pm; 586.741.8544 room in which Dec. 1: Brownie’s on the Lake, St. Clair Shores, 9 pm; 586.445.8080 they would meet their maker. The priest had giv- Dec. 9: Bentley’s Roadhouse, Harrison Twp., 9 pm; 586.465.3663 en them last rites, the formal speech Dec. 23: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp., 9:30 pm; 586.741.8544 had been given by the warden, and a OPERA AND final prayer had been said among the THEATER PERFORMANCES participants . Nov. 11–19: Michigan Opera Theatre, The Marriage of Figaro; 313.237.SING The warden, turning to the first man, [7464]; michiganopera.org solemnly asked, “Son, do you have Nov. 25–26: Michigan Opera Theatre, The Nutcracker; 313.237.SING a last request?” To which the man [7464]; michiganopera.org replied, “Yes, sir, I do. I love dance Nov. 28–Dec. 10: Detroit Opera House, An American in Paris; 313.237.SING music . Could you please play the [7464]; broadwayindetroit.com Macarena for me one last time?” Dec. 16: Fox Theatre, Mannheim Streamroller by Chip Davis; 313.471.3211; “Certainly,” replied the warden, who olympiaentertainment.com turned to the other man and asked, Jan. 16–28: Fisher Theatre, The Bodyguard; 800.982.2787; broadwayindetroit. “Well, what about you, son? What is com your final request?” “Please,” said the ORCHESTRAL & OTHER condemned man, “kill me first. CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES Nov. 10: Livonia Symphony, “Celebrate Veterans Benefit Concert”; José Riojas and I went to a Latino 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org restaurant and I commented, “I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse . Nov. 12: Chamber Music at the Scarab Club, “Words and Music,” featuring Local 5 members Dennis Carter, flute; Lisa Raschiatore, clarinet; Waiter said,“Rare, medium, or well Velda Kelly, violin; Nadine Deleury, cello; 313.576.5111; dso.org done?” Nov. 17: Dearborn Symphony, “Musical Explorations,” featuring Local 5 I went to San Francisco . I found members Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, violin; Wei Yu, cello; Keuna someone’s heart . Lee, piano; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org Dec. 2: Classical Revolution Detroit, Noel Night After Party @ La Material used on my jokes page is Palma Mediterranean Restaurant, featuring Rick Robinson, bass; gathered from various sources – mainly the World Wide Web . 313.680.8104; cuttime.com Dec. 2: Holiday Brass Detroit (St. Johns Episcopal Church) & Authorship cannot always be credited nor the source defined . Dec. 3: Holiday Brass Royal Oak (First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak): Detroit Chamber Winds, “Holiday Brass”; 248.559.2095; Authenticity of material is assumed to detroitchamberwinds.org be correct, but is not guaranteed . Dec. 3: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “Christmas Pops”; 313.640.1773; Happy Holidaze Joe gpsymphony.org Dec. 9–10: Detroit Symphony, “Mahler’s Ninth”; 313.576.5111; dso.org Our “Comedy Corner” editor Dec. 10: Motor City Symphony at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom; is Joe Podorsek. 586.754.2950; motorcitysymphony.org If you have a comedy item Dec. 14: Michigan Philharmonic, “Holiday Pops With the Phil,” featur- you would like to submit for ing Local 5 member Ray Riggs, timp and typewriter; 734.451.2112; consideration, please email Joe at michiganphil.org basso@aol .com .

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 19 Secretary-Treasurer’s Financial Report – FYE March 31, 2017 Revenues Current Assets Work Dues $ 306,557.00 Cash & Equivalents $ 313,900.00 Membership Dues 139,626 .00 Prepaid Expenses 4,951 .00 Rent 49,565 .00 Other Assets 30/50 Party 3,419 .00 DSO Members Fund – cash held as agent 194,470 .00 Initiation Fees 1,678 .00 Fixed Assets Keynote Ads 200 .00 Land, Building & Equipment 128,815.00 Misc. Income, incl. Hospitality Room & Merchandise 1,631.00 Total Assets $ 639,136.00 Interest Income 217 .00 Total Revenues $ 494,941.00 Liabilities Escrow, Insurance and Tempo Payable $ 33 00. Functional Expenses Taxes & Payroll Deductions Due 6,803.00 Officer Wages & Health Insurance $ 145,286.00 Unearned Dues 75,831 00. AFM Per Capita, Work Dues, Initiation Fees & Unearned Rent 260 .00 Expenses pertaining to required conventions & Tenant Security Deposits 1,885 .00 non-ICSOM conferences 118,142 .00 $ 84,812.00 AFL-CIO Per Capita & Fees 4,550.00 Other Liability Staff Wages 28,960 .23 DSO Members Fund – cash held as agent 194,470 .00 Members’ Life Insurance 27,912 .25 Building Maintenance, Repairs & Supplies 23,548.62 Total Net Assets DSO Committee & ICSOM Expenses 34,240.16 Unrestricted Operating 359,854 .00 Utilities 15,395 .96 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 639,136.00 Payroll Taxes 13,283 .28 Insurance General 12,175 .50 DSO MEMBERS FUND FYE 2017 Accounting Fees 12,110 .00 Beginning fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the balances of temporarily Employee Pension 10,966 .00 restricted funds, held by Local 5 on behalf of the members of the DSO, Legal Fees 4,115 .00 have been eliminated . The assets held by Local 5 on behalf of the mem- Directors Fees 7,623 .00 bers of the DSO are presented separately as an asset and liability on the Property Taxes 8,633 .10 Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets as DSO Members Fund Printing 6,171 .03 – cash held as agent . Telephone & Internet 3,180.88 Non-DSO Negotiating Committees 3,191 .70 Office Lease Agreements 4,134 .24 DETROIT MUSICIANS FUND FYE 2017 Total Current Assets Office Supplies, Computer Server, Software & Hardware 8,375.00 Postage 4,142 .61 Cash & Equivalents $ 251,430.00 30/50 Party 4,188 .78 Keynote Layout Services 3,976 .00 Miscellaneous Expenses, including Advertising & TEMPO Contributions, Hospitality Room 1,469 .50 3rd Quarter, 2017 Total Functional Expenses $ 505,750.84

Total Revenues $ 494,941.00 NOTE: New guidelines issued by the AFM Legisla- Total Functional Expenses $ 505,750.84 tive Department require that individual TEMPO con- Increase in Net Assets $ (10,809.84) tributions of $50 or more be written in a separate check (from your dues) made payable to AFM TEMPO. Tom Bogardus Wallace Fitz Wallace Fitz Stephen McKenzie IMPORTANT REMINDER TOTAL = $17.00 Please keep your life insurance AFM is not soliciting contributions to TEMPO from any individual who is not a member of the American Federation of Musicians beneficiary information up to date. of the United States and Canada (AFM), executive or professional employee of AFM or its affiliates, or their family member living in Your heirs will love you for it. the same household. Any contribution received from such an individual will be returned to that contributor.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 20 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 7/19/17

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to DSO Members only. It cannot be used for the union’s other expenses. order at 11:03 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as So, a better and more accurate presentation is to show it as an “other Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- asset/liability” and to remove it from the retained earnings section. This na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members change is consistent with advice received recently by Mr Walter at a Ralphe Armstrong, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Patrick continuing education workshop he attended for professional CPAs. Zelenak. Moving on in his comments, Mr Walter also reported that the an- On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve nual audit went smoothly. As usual, he offered an “unqualified opinion,” the agenda, it was approved unanimously. which means the outcome was good and without incident. He also On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve explained that local unions account on a modified cash basis. Local 5 the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. amortizes its unearned membership dues, for example. This means that, President Troia gave the following report: when members make a payment that belongs to (or partially belongs The DSO is currently touring Asia, performing 11 concerts in Japan to) a future fiscal year, the appropriate portions of the payment are held and China through the end of July. From the Facebook posts that can to the side and accounted for at that time. This allows the reporting to be seen, it looks like a wonderful tour. be consistent (comparing apples with apples) and also facilitates the Local 5 has sent proposals to Alan Lichtenstein of the Fisher Theatre LM-2 filing. (and Nederlander Detroit) and is in the process of scheduling a meeting Finally, to answer the annual basic question, “How did we do?”, Mr in the next few weeks. Walter reported that, at the end of the fiscal year, the local experienced The Detroit Opera House committee met yesterday, discussing and a deficit of about $9,100, which he considers to be acceptable within drafting proposals. The committee is scheduled to meet with David the context of the local’s finances. Osborn August 18. 11:38 am Mr Walter left the meeting. The Community Orchestra managements have a meeting sched- On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve uled among themselves to present a counter-proposal to Local 5. The the report of the CPA, it was approved unanimously. On motion by possibility exists that the union will have to bargain with each orchestra VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve the bills from separately, depending on the outcome of this meeting. The agreement FYE2017, as part of the confirmation of the report of the CPA, they expires on August 31, 2017. President Troia recapped the steps leading were approved unanimously. to the current situation. The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Mon- 11:09 am Lynne Marie Mangan joined the meeting. day, August 28, at 12:00 noon. Local 5 had groups, under the leadership of Bob Finzel and Ernie Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- Skuta, performing this year under the new Local 5 scale with the higher bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr rate paid into the AFM-EPF. Board member Pat Zelenak and President Lymperis, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to receive the financial reports, George Troia both performed with Bob Finzel. they were received unanimously. The Michigan Jazz Festival took place this past Sunday at School- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Ms craft College with many union members performing at the multiple Mangan, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were stages from noon until late evening. Nancy Selden, who sponsors the approved unanimously. big band stage, was honored. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards NABET Local 43, tenants at Local 5 headquarters in Southfield, still reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to do not have an agreement but feel progress is being made. However, approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. they would like Local 5’s members to continue not to appear or adver- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applica- tise and turn off Local 4. tions from Jeremy Crosmer, Keun-A Lee, Sunmi Chang, Derron Jones, The Labor Day March will follow the same route as last year and Tristan Cappel and Jonathan Price. On motion by Ms Mangan, sec- will occur on Monday, September 4, with step-off at 9:00 am. More onded by Mr McKenzie, to accept the applications, they were accepted information will be available after the Thursday, July 27, meeting, for unanimously. which President Troia needs a volunteer to attend. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- The City of Southfield has signed off on Local 5’s roof project, and ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census the union will as well when a few remaining issues are addressed. Ms report. Mangan observed that the gutters are not yet draining properly. Moving to Unfinished Business: On motion by Ms Mangan, sec- On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to accept onded by VP Cornelsen, to confirm the results of the board epoll, the president’s report, it was accepted unanimously. which appointed Mr Armstrong to fill the vacancy on the board, it was 11:11 am Special Orders: Local 5 CPA Paul Walter joined the meet- confirmed unanimously. President Troia and the board welcomed Mr ing. Armstrong, who was sworn in prior to the meeting. He stated his ob- Mr Walter reported on FYE2016 and 2017 – handing out a hard servation that Local 5 needs more young people in the union. President copy of the report to each board member. The biggest change occurred Troia mentioned that a subcommittee of the board, i.e., the Develop- in the manner in which the union now reports the DSO Members ment Committee, had been meeting and developing ways to attract Fund. That fund is still reported on the union’s annual filing to the US more young musicians. Labor Department – the LM-2. However, the DSO Members Fund In New Business, President Troia announced that he needs a substi- is not really an asset of the local; it is contributed to and used by the Executive Board minutes continue on page 22

KeynoteKeynote u u 4th Quarter 2017 uu 21 21 Executive Board Minutes, 7/19/17, continued from page 21 is illegal. Local 802 filed an unfair labor practice charge against NYU with the National Labor Relations Board. Prior to this, the university tute to attend the Metro AFL-CIO Parade/March Meeting on Thurs- had already been placed on Local 802’s unfair list for refusing to cover day, July 27, at 10:00 am at the IBEW Hall in Detroit. Mr Armstrong Local 802 musicians under any agreement. NYU agreed to settle, in volunteered to attend the meeting on behalf of Local 5. addition to posting a notice in prominent places that it will not fire No correspondence was presented. President Troia referred the employees because of their union affiliation. Nevertheless, NYU will board to the most recent issue of NYC Local 802’s publication Al- remain on the unfair list, since the university still refuses to negotiate legro. In it, attorney Harvey Mars wrote about a New York University with Local 802. job posting, in which the university was seeking non-union musicians 1:06 pm On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by VP Cornelsen, – specifically pointing out that it did not want union workers, which the meeting was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 8/28/17

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to There has been work done on the TMA website that the delegates order at 12:10 pm, President George Troia being in the chair, as well can use to plug in their data. Former AFM Travel and Touring director as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Steve Gelfand had started the online theater contract repository. The Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- current, new director of Touring is George Fiddler, replacing Michael bers Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan, Alonza McKenzie and Manley, who is now the Director of AFM Organization and Education. Patrick Zelenak. Time was spent in a presentation from the Pension Fund and their On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve lawyers. IEB member Tino Gagliardi (also the president of NYC Lo- the agenda, it was approved unanimously. cal 802) and International President Ray Hair were there; they are also On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve trustees of the AFM-EPF. There is currently a lawsuit against the Pen- the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. sion Fund’s Trustees. The fund was sued in 1980s; hopefully this time The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, will not be as costly in time and money as it was at that time. A pre- September 19 at 11:00 am. sentation was given about the Actor’s Fund, which also offers aid to 12:16 pm Board member Ralphe Armstrong joined the meeting. musicians. Special Orders: 12:30 pm TMA Conference Delegate Alan Ayoub Mr Lymperis asked about the current status of the Pension Fund. joined the meeting. Mr Ayoub reported that their position has improved. President Troia Mr Ayoub began by thanking Local 5 for sending him to the 22nd commented that they are working on increasing contributions that annual TMA conference – this year in Phoenix. He quipped, “Nothing would be made into unrestricted funds. The fund will re-evaluate their like the desert in the summer time,” though he did add that the experi- situation at the end of the 2018 fiscal year. It is now projecting to be ence was very nice. The Professional Musicians of Arizona, AFM Local able to pay out benefits 20-30 years into the future. Finally, President 586 was very welcoming. The local gave the conference delegates a “swag Troia mentioned that he and the local have been successful at get- bag,” which included a CD of their Young Sounds musicians. This year, ting wage and pension increases in our negotiated agreements, which the TMA has a are the primary new president, way we can en- Tony D’Amico sure the health of Boston. of the fund. Heather Boehm, The key is to a young violinist not run away from Chicago, from the fund gave a very de- but to support tailed report on it. how to encour- Ms Mangan age more musi- asked how Lo- cians to join the cal 586 is doing, TMA members, being in a state using slides, etc. that has always The delegate been right-to- from Northern work. She also Latest Executive Board (l-r): Lynne Marie Mangan, Patrick Zelenak, Secretary-Treasurer Susan California talk- asked about ed about prob- Barna Ayoub, Ralphe Armstrong, President George Troia, Vice President Douglas Cornelsen, ideas that were lems they are Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie. talked about for having with their nonprofit houses, as opposed to commercial theaters attracting new members. Mr Ayoub responded that Ms Boehm suggest- such as the Fisher and Fox Theatres. The musicians earn less, and there ed the idea of having parties (or mixers), that is, social events to attract lots of “one-off” agreements per show. When asked by the Northern people and to hold them in a club, for example. It should be a TMA California musicians whether TMA negotiates their contracts, it was ex- or union-supported event. VP Cornelsen asked whether Ms Boehm plained that the negotiating is done by the local union. Executive Board minutes continue on page 23

KeynoteKeynote uu 4th Quarter 2017 u u 22 22 Executive Board Minutes, 8/28/17, continued from page 22 were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge would give a presentation here, to which Mr Ayoub responded, “Yes, if Cards reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Zelenak, we paid her expenses.” Sec/Treas Ayoub suggested that Mr Ayoub speak to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. with Local 5’s webmaster David Denniston about devoting a section of Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications Local 5’s website for TMA needs. Speaking about the theater contract from Roma Duncan, Amanda Nix, John Bian and Omar Taji. On mo- database, Mr Ayoub thought it would be better to accompany the con- tion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to accept the applica- tracts with conversation about what stood behind the ideas and lan- tions, they were accepted unanimously. guage. VP Cornelsen replied with his opinion that, experienced people Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- reading the contracts might likely be able to learn from something they tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. learn is happening elsewhere. Thanks were expressed to Mr Ayoub for Sec/Treas Ayoub also reported on the meetings of the AFM Diver- attending the conference on behalf of Detroit’s theater musicians. sity Committee that took place in Phoenix, AZ. Discussion in large 12:58 pm The meeting recessed, Mr Ayoub took new photos of the part focused on diversity in symphony orchestras. It was reported that Executive Board, and he left the meeting. the delegates at the ROPA Conference (regional orchestras) were very 1:10 pm Meeting resumed. interested to include a diversity component in their work. President Troia gave 1:53 am Meeting re- the following report: cessed. The final draft of the 2:00 pm Meeting re- new DSO contract is be- sumed. ing prepared for printing. In Unfinished Busi- The union has a ten- ness, President Troia tative agreement with thanked Mr Armstrong Nederlander LLC for the for attending the Labor Fisher Theatre, pending Day March meeting that ratification. took place on July 28. Mr The union has a ten- Armstrong reported that a tative agreement with the problem is the amount of Detroit Opera House, money that the city wants pending ratification. to charge the AFL-CIO, The union has an Diversity Committee, l-r: Alfonso Pollard, AFM Legislative Director & AFM including $36,000 for po- agreement with the Diversity Liaison; John Acosta, IEB member & Pres, Los Angeles Local 47; lice and $27,000 to set up Community Orchestras, Deacon John Moore, Pres, New Orleans Local 174-496; Bennie Keyes, VP, barricades. The march will who are signatories to the Grand Rapids Local 56; Susan Barna Ayoub, Sec-Treas, Detroit Local 5; Mad- have a 9:00 am step-off. Community Orchestra elyn Roberts, former Pres & Sec-Treas, Phoenix Local 586; Keith Nelson, In New Business, per Master Agreement that Sec-Treas, Las Vegas Local 369; Lovie Smith-Wright, AFM Diversity Com- a request by the AFM just expired, pending rati- mittee Chair, AFM AFL-CIO Delegate, & Pres, Houston Local 65-699; Miho to have copies of Local 5’s most current Lim- fication. Matsuno, Committee Member, New York Local 802. Local 5’s NABET Lo- ited Pressing agreements, cal 43 tenants still do not have an agreement, but feel progress is being Sec/Treas handed out copies of both the local’s updated commercial made. However, they would like us to continue to not appear or adver- and chamber Limited Pressing agreements. The board will review the tise and turn off WDIV Local 4. agreements and discuss them at the September meeting. The Labor Day March will follow the same route as last year and On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to pay the will occur on Monday, September 4, with step-off at 9:00 am. More members of the various negotiating committees the usual stipends of information will be available after the Thursday, August 31, meeting. $100.00 each, it was approved unanimously. The Local 5 roof replacement project is now complete. Belfor Prop- President Troia handed around an article about the death of Earl erty Restoration has received final payment for the work from Hanover DeForest’s wife. Insurance. Mr McKenzie reported on his involvement with the Kimmie Local 5 member Earl DeForest lost his wife, Margaret, on July 31. Horne festival. He signed an agreement to pay work dues and pen- President Troia expressed his thanks to the many members that attend- sion on the festival house band. Mr McKenzie has also been invited ed the visitation and funeral service for her. to speak at the Annual Preacher and Church Musician Conference On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to accept the about Local 5 and taking advantage of the union’s pension fund and president’s report, it was accepted unanimously. other benefits. They have over 200 members. Though there have been Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- concerns expressed by young people about pensions being there for bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr them, President Troia related his experience of having been told when Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to receive the financial reports, he was a young adult that social security wouldn’t be there for him to they were received unanimously. collect, and yet it is. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr 2:24 pm On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to McKenzie, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to approve the reports, they adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

KeynoteKeynote u u 4th Quarter 2017 u u 23 23 AFM-EPF Audit of Local 5 THE Local 5 Over the past several years, the Pension Fund has been au- diting all AFM locals for compliancy. Local 5 heard from Membership Directory them in January 2017 that they wanted to audit our books. Did you know that you can download – or simply We provided them with extensive documentation. view – a membership directory (by name) and a Essentially, the results of the audit showed that the union did not contribute on behalf of every part-time employee. hiring list (by instrument) right now at www. The specific issue involves the wording in the agreements detroitmusicians.net? Always up to date, it’s the between the Pension Fund and AFM local unions, which fastest, least labor-intensive way to obtain member indicates that every employee of the local union will have contact information. But there is an alternative. a contribution made on their behalf. However, a definition of the word employee (full-time? part-time? temporary? o I do not have easy access to the internet and probationary? contracted worker?) was never included in would, therefore, like to obtain a printed hard copy the agreement. This point is a valid basis for contention. Going forward to 2017 and the audit: After negotiation of the Local 5 Membership Directory. between the Pension Fund and the secretary-treasurer, it Name (printed)______was mutually agreed that the local would pay about $2,000 less than we were originally charged for the unpaid pen- Signature______sion and about $1,000 less than the original amount of late payment fees and liquidated damages penalties. These last Clip and mail or fax this form to Local 5: charges represent what the Fund calculates the contribu- Detroit Federation of Musicians tions would have earned in interest via investment, as well 20833 Southfield Road as the cost of doing the audit. Particularly in light of the issues the Pension Fund faces at this time, Local 5’s board Southfield, MI 48075 agreed to pay $6,750, which the local did do this year in Fax: 248.569.1393 September. Email: [email protected]

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Keynote u 4th Quarter 2017 u 24 Closing Chord Detroit Federation of Musicians b b Member Survey Keith Vernon passed To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer away on June 9, 2017, or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest at the age of 86. He was way, if you don’t do a profile at detroitmusicians.net, is to born on September 13, fill out the form below and email, snail-mail or fax it in. 1931, in Evansville, IN and affiliated with Lo- Local 5 Membership Survey cal 5 in 1958. A 59-year (please print) member, he played the First/last name:______French horn. He was Email address:______raised in Northern Cali- Website:______fornia and started play- What do you want known about you as a musician? ing brass instruments ______in grade school, transi- Young Keith Vernon tioned to French horn in ______high school and became a professional orchestral musician. After attending summer music camp at Tanglewood in ______1953, his career included short stints in the Halifax Sym- phony, Denver Symphony and the Baltimore Symphony, ______before joining the Detroit Symphony, where he played for 37 years. He also attended Wayne State University, where What kinds of work might you be looking for? he earned a bachelor’s degree in German and French. Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q Wed- Keith is remembered by the members of his very large dings q Parties q Receptions q family as an extremely kind person who is greatly missed. Other______I give private lessons on the following instruments: Got something to sell – ______even non-music items? Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: A classified ad in Keynote is Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road FREE to all members. Southfield, MI 48075 Fax: 248.569.1393 Email: [email protected] The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and will not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party..

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