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Volume 79 Number 2 Keynote Q2, 2016

2 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Pages 10–11

30/50-Year+ Party Monday, May 9

Home of the Pros Honoring Our Own Special Features in This Issue • Cash bar • “Music Stand” notes the passing of • Awards program three music heavyweights, pages 2, 5 • Family-style luncheon • Two Local 5 members earn lifetime achievement awards, pages 10–11 Live music by harpist Ruth Myers • New, improved format for “Welcome, Monday, MAY 9, 12 noon New Members,” pages 12–14 CLUB VENETIAN, MADISON HTS.

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Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings • Monday, May 30: Memorial Day These fine folks helped bring you this issue • Monday, July 4: Independence Day of Keynote . Your support will assure their continued advertising . May 9, Monday 30/50-Year+ Party Bugs Beddow ...... 22 July 1, Friday Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 9 Due date for 3rd quarter dues Local 5 AFM Convention ...... 6 WSU Music Department ...... 7 July 15, Friday Closing deadline for 3rd quarter Keynote materials The Music Stand by George Troia, Jr. Wind, Sails, Doors, Local 5 President and Windows

can’t change the wind, but I can adjust my sails” ensure the best reading. One of my musician friends in “Iis an old adage I came across a few years back that the audience thought the set was quite good. After reading intrigued me. For me, it expresses a don’t-give-up atti- Mr. Stryker’s review of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band tude that I realized I have practiced my whole life. When I from last year’s festival, also not the kindest review, I kind Googled the quote, I was very surprised that it is attributed of feel like I’m in elite company. At any rate, when playing to Jimmy Dean – yes, the sausage guy – who I also remem- outside – especially string players – please consider a lesser ber as a country singer. The quote actually reads, “I can’t instrument if you have one. In the case of torrential rain- change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails outs (“I Can’t Stop the Rain”), you will be paid. to get just about anywhere...” In this installment of “The Music Stand,” I will cite this concept while telling you Change the Wind, Turn Back Time about the new Detroit Jazz Festival Agreement, talk about These are two things we are powerless over but which can the benefits of union membership if you’re 76, remind you change what we do going forward, with experience often about our new format for the 30/50-Year+ party, report making us wiser. I recently received a note from a member on two notable passings and reflect back on the very elo- who is 76 years young. He plays drums once a month in a quent case of one door closing and a window opening. nursing home and was wondering, after 61 years of membership, what he was getting for his $105 per year annual Detroit Jazz Festival dues ($26.25 per quarter reflected by his age and years in We have a new successor agreement with the Detroit Jazz the Federation). It made me stop and think of how to reply. Festival covering the period March 1, 2016, through April To begin with, it’s a tax deduction if he itemizes; $50 goes 30, 2018. We will see performance raises of 2.5 percent to the AFM National to keep him in the system and re- each year. The Detroit Jazz Festival continues to be the ceive 12 issues of International Musician per year; and the re- world’s largest free jazz festival, presenting four days of in- maining $55 goes to us to keep him in our system, receive credible jazz over the Labor Day weekend, as it contin- four quarterly issues of Keynote a year and $1,250 life insur- ues to flourish under Artistic Director and now President, ance to his family. He is eligible to sign up for our annual Chris Collins. MusiCares dental clinic for a cleaning and exam. My den- The Festival is an outdoor event, so when considering tist usually bills more than $100 for this service. He is also accepting employment, please keep this in mind. During eligible to attend any union membership meeting where these negotiations, we talked about extreme weather con- we usually serve refreshments or even meals depending on ditions, heat, sunlight, rain-outs, etc. Great lengths are taken the meeting, including a free meal if he chooses to attend to cover performance venues, but sometimes we just “can’t the annual 30/50-Year+ party mentioned below (dona- change the wind” and in some cases can’t even “adjust our sails!” tions are optional for him). If we find out about an illness, A few years back I wrote to Detroit Free Press critic we send a greeting card, call or visit if possible and for Mark Stryker, who reviewed a big band set I played that he those in extreme circumstances, we try to find financial reviewed poorly. What we were playing were newly com- help through various grant programs. There are probably missioned pieces, and even after rehearsing them once, we additional benefits I am forgetting, but as I like to do, I could not always wind-clip the multiple pages in time to continued on page 2 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 1 The Music Stand, continued from page 1

Keynote simply thank you (and him) for be- of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sam- Editor ing our member and being counted my Davis and Joey Bishop. In one of George Troia, Jr. as a unified voice for musicians in our our last conversations, Lee comment- Managing Editor area and nationally. ed on having a 10-piece band in the Susan Barna Ayoub intimate 400-seat venue. Lee played 30/50-Year+ Party Graphic Designer guitar and piano, was a huge Beatles Virginia L . Hunt Speaking of change, the annual 30/50- fan, loved music and musicians. Our Produced via Year+ party will be one week earlier musical community will miss him. Adobe Acrobat Pro this year and will be open to any Lo- Published by cal 5 member and a guest. It’s always Kay Ragsdale (1952–2016) Detroit Federation of Musicians fun to catch up with and honor those Theatre musicians in Detroit and Local 5, members who have reached the mile- around the world mourned the pass- American Federation of Musicians stone years of membership. We have ing of Kay Ragsdale, flutist extraordi- Keynote Ad Rates also been a draw over the last couple naire. Many of us here in Detroit got Full page $225 .00 of years to attract musicians, sound to know Kay when she came through 2/3 page $155 .00 engineers and others that have Local for a four-month stay of Miss Saigon 1/2 page $120 .00 5 connections. You never know who (Engineer Company) at the Masonic 1/3 page $80 .00 you will see. I look forward to seeing Temple and later with Phantom of the 1/4 page $60 .00 1/6 page $40 .00 you all on Monday May 9, at Club Opera and many stays of the Lion King 1/8 page $30 .00 Venetian. (By the way, if you want (Gazelle Company). She was the lady 25% discount to members to come, please let us know ahead of that played 15 flutes for Lion King All ads must be time – by Friday, April 29, if possible.) and would always be happy to tell union compliant. you about them. She was a consum- Noted Passings Call for rate card and full details . mate musician and a pleasant person Materials deadlines: January 15, Lee Rifield (1966–2016) to work with. She began the Ga- April 15, July 15, October 15 As Director of Operations at Olympia zelle tour of Lion King in 2002 and Entertainment and directly over the was with them in Chicago where she LOCAL 5 Committees Fox and City Theatres, Lee Rifield took ill in December, was hospital- DSO Orchestra Committee: passed very suddenly on March 15, a ized, and passed on April 5. Robert Stiles (chair), Joseph Beck- few days after his 50th birthday. “...therefore my harp is turned to er, Monica Fosnaugh (ICSOM), You may have recognized his name mourning, and my flute to the sound Bryan Kennedy, Sharon Sparrow, from my last column where he was of those who weep” (Job 30:31) – but Kenneth Thompkins mentioned regarding the new Fox the heavens will rejoice at the sound Fox Theatre Negotiating Com- agreement. I met and worked closely of her flute.... mittee: David Denniston, Christa with Lee on the last two agreements Grix, Paul Onachuk, George Troia, Leslie Basset (1923-2016) for the Fox, and recently discovered Susan Barna Ayoub we actually worked together at the Many of our members may know this Local 5 Development Commit- City Theatre back in 2005, when he name through various associations tee: George Troia, Susan Barna was first hired by Olympia. We were such as the University of Michigan Ayoub, David Denniston, Alonza working a show entitled The Tribute, School of Music, where he attended McKenzie, Paul Onachuk, Patrick which now goes by the name The Rat in the late ’40s and taught composi- Zelenak Pack is Back, featuring impersonations continued on page 5 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 2 new company is ULLICO – Union Labor Life Insurance Company. At AFM Local 5 a time when life insurance was not “Home of the Pros” by Susan available to union members, Samuel Barna Ayoub, Gompers, the first and longest-serv- Local 5 President ing president of the American Feder- George Troia, Jr., ext. 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer ation of Labor (AFL), saw the value of Vice President a union-owned insurance company. Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net On May 1, 1927, The Union Labor Secretary-Treasurer hat a beautiful spring we are Life Insurance Company (ULLICO) Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 Whaving, no? I could take this opened for business. ULLICO is the sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net Executive Board weather all year long! only labor-owned insurance and in- David Denniston You may remember the following vestment company, and we’re happy Robert Lymperis Lynne Marie Mangan from my column that appeared in the to do business with them. Why did Paul N . Onachuk 4th Quarter 2015 issue of the Key- we change carriers? The short answer Patrick Zelenak note: “Local 5 violinist Monica Lee is that we had a super-low monthly A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan Jackson asked me a number of ques- premium for the MetLife policy that David Horger – Alternate tions about the new Youth Member- was ending in April. President Emeritus ship guidelines because she intends Gordon Stump Local 5 Members in Film DME Referral Agent to sponsor one of her students to the Mary Johnstone, ext. 4 union while she is in college. What a Recently one of the last movies to pros@detroitmusicians .net mary@detroitmusicians .net terrific display of confidence in the receive a Michigan film tax incentive Membership Administration importance of her union, as well as began recording and filming at the Membership, ext . 0 guidance to her student as she moves Detroit Opera House. Titled Bring local5@detroitmusicians .net Local 5 Agent toward a professional career!” Well, Back Summertime, it is Jeanne Starr Ralphe Armstrong that student is now a member of Lo- Gater’s autobiographical story about LA3501@aol .com Address & Telephone cal 5. Her name is Erinn Whitsett, her husband Julius’ tragic accident and 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 and you can see her information on how it changed their family life. The Southfield, Michigan 48075 248 .569 .5400 page 14. In addition to Erinn, you 30-some piece orchestra was made up Fax Number may notice that we have a large group entirely of Local 5 members, thanks General Office: 248.569.4716 of new members this quarter. Con- to Music Supervisor Donnie Lewis Website www .detroitmusicians .net gratulations and welcome to you all! and MOT Contractor Molly Hughes. Hours The musicians were filmed in what Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm About the MetLife Mailing will be the final scene of the movie. Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, We’ve gotten a number of calls and Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, emails from you about the mailing Digital Royalties & More Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, that we all got from MetLife, con- Speaking of electronic media projects, Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, taining the life insurance policy and a a cornerstone of union electronic Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, beneficiary form. If you mailed it in, media work is “backend payment” – New Year’s Eve All views and opinions expressed in that’s fine. If you didn’t, that’s also fine. the payment that comes after the ini- Keynote articles by non-elected mem- The timing of the mailing is a little tial payment for your recorded work. bers are those of the authors them- selves and do not necessarily reflect mysterious because, by May 1st, we’ll Here are a couple of key components the opinions or policy of the Keynote staff or the Board of Directors of the have a new insurance company for our to this work that is important info for Detroit Federation of Musicians . members’ life insurance benefit. Our continued on page 4 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 3 Wind Words, continued from page 3 and your sound clips. You can also opt to use DME for the gigs that you book yourself. We will write the contract for you. Time to get out your “pencils”: you and also make available (free of charge) event liability Digital Royalties and SoundExchange: Digital insurance certificates, covering up to $1 million in dam- royalties are fees that service providers such as Pandora, ages. Questions? Contact our Referral Agent Mary John- SiriusXM and webcasters are required by law to pay for stone at extension 4. streaming musical content. These royalties are paid by the services to SoundExchange, and are accompanied with Local 5 Members Honored playlists of all the recordings played by the service provider. Local 5 Members Kenny Parker (Scribner) and Dave It is SoundExchange’s role to take these payments, al- Daniels were both recently named winners of Lifetime locate the fees to the recordings according to how often Achievement Awards by their peers. Find out more about each song was played, and then pay the featured artist(s) these music masters in “Member Newsline,” pages 10–11. and rights owners of those recordings. Founded in 2003, they have paid out more than $3 billion in royalties since Bookshelf Items Worth Your Attention their first distribution. Looking for some union reading? Our AFM International Under the law (http://www.soundexchange.com/ Representative Barbara Owens recommends the following: advocacy/), 45 percent of performance royalties are paid • The Union Member’s Complete Guide: Everything You Want directly to the featured artists (such as Bob Seger) on a – and Need – to Know About Working Union by Michael recording, and 5 percent are paid to the AFM & SAG/AF- Mauer; an easy-to-read, thorough explanation of what TRA Fund for non-featured artists (studio musicians and unions are and how they work (www.unionist.com/ background singers). The other 50 percent of the perfor- union-building-tools/union-members-guide; $15.95). mance royalties are paid to the rights owner of the sound • From the Folks Who Brought You the Weekend: A Short Il- recording (such as a record company or an artist who owns lustrated History of Labor in the United States by Priscilla their own masters). Murolo and A.B. Chitty; this excellent narrative surveys The AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund distributes royalties the historic efforts and sacrifices that working people to the non-featured artists – the royalties being a result of made to win the rights we take for granted today (www. the passage of the Audio Home Recording Act, the Digital amazon.com; $12.09). Performance Royalty Act and the Digital Millennium Act here in the USA, as well as from agreements with Foreign Local 5’s Audit Results Collectives. Very important: Go to afmsagaftrafund.org Finally, speaking of our Rep Barbara: In my last column, to see whether recordings on which you have performed I mentioned that I was preparing for her audit – part of are listed as having had royalties collected – as well as to the AFM’s prep for the 100th Convention this summer. check whether your name is on the Unclaimed Royal- At the conclusion of the audit, we received a letter from ties list. One more thing: The monies are not collected her that said, “I found the books of Local 5 to be in very exclusively on recordings filed with the union. They use good order, and I was very impressed with the organiza- album liner notes, as well as union report forms, to deter- tion of the Local’ s records and files.... I have indicated that mine performers on recordings. all standards are being met.” Always love it when an audit’s finished. :) Free Self-Promotion and Gigs Support Moving to freelance live performance work: Have you Showing Up in Print registered yet with Detroit Musicians Entertainment – And speaking of the 100th AFM Convention, I thought the union’s referral service? If not, that should be your next you might like to see a preview of Local 5’s ad that will task. You will appear at our website on your own webpage, appear in the program. The full-page ad appears on page 6. presenting photos, information about you are, what you do Catch you later....sba Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 4 The Music Stand, continued from page 2 tion until 1992, or the Detroit Symphony Orchestra where his “Concerto for Orchestra” was commissioned and pre- miered under Neeme Järvi in 1992. He left a legacy of many works, ranging from unaccompanied solo sonatas up to works for symphony orchestra and many mediums in between. I first heard of Leslie Basset from my primary trombone teacher and past Local 5 President Joe Skrzynski. Joe met Leslie while they were attending the University of Michi- gan in the late ’40s. Many times I had to reschedule my lessons with Joe because of my mother’s battle with cancer, for which I spent quite a bit of time getting her to her treat- ments. Joe would often ask me about how she was doing during my early tenure in lessons with him. I have written about her struggle previously in this column, and coinci- President George Troia with Peter Soave at the March 13 dentally, she was born the same year as Leslie Basset,1923, Michigan Philharmonic concert, “An Accordion Affair .” but would loose her battle in 1971 at the age of 47. After one discussion, Joe mentioned a fellow student he his sonatas for trombone and listening to his works, but this went to Michigan with who was quite a promising trom- always brings me pleasure. bone major at the time. His name was Leslie Basset, and he Last March, during a concert with the Michigan Phil- had played principal trombone in the Fresno Philharmonic harmonic, we performed a piece entitled Blue Shades for in 1947. He shared with me that Leslie had been diagnosed Orchestra. The composer, Frank Ticheli, (USC composition with a rare form of cancer and eventually lost part of his professor and U of M alum) was present at the rehearsal jaw to the disease. and singled me out for what he thought was a well-played He said it was at this time Leslie changed his major little solo (one dotted half note!). I enjoyed playing the from performance to composition and never looked back. piece and corresponded with him afterward and wouldn’t As you follow his many accomplishments through a dis- you know, I found out one of his teachers at Michigan tinguished career which included a Pulitzer Prize (1966), was Leslie Basset. It was enlightening to see how lives can the Prix de Rome (1961–1963), Guggenheim Fellowships intertwine and influence one another. (1973, 1980), a Fulbright Fellowship to Paris (1950–51), the Naumburg Recording Award (1974), awards from the Latest From the Michigan Philharmonic Koussevitzky Music Foundation (1971, 1991), and many By the way, congratulations to the Michigan Philharmonic more, you certainly see an instance ringing true about God for placing second in the American Prize for Orchestral closing a door and opening a window. I only know Leslie Performance Division. I enjoyed working with them and Basset through playing his trombone quartet, working on meeting Detroit native and internationally renowned accordion virtuoso Peter Soave, who performed Max Sim- oncic’s “Concerto for Accordion and Strings.” Peter’s performance was as awe-inspiring as the piece itself. I believe the creative approach to programming has a lot to do with their success. Detroit Federation of So, you see, we just never know what’s on the other side Musicians AFM Local 5 of that door or what the wind may blow our way. Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 5 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 6 Department of Music

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Johnny Rodriguez sends along this note and photos of his latest “professional” activity: recuperating in Florida. “To all my friends at Local 5, I’m thinking of you guys while I’m a prisoner here in South Beach Miami. I had knee surgery, so I’m here recovering in Par- adise. I was told by the people the tempera- ture is unusual for this time of the year. Nor- mally it is really humid and extremely hot. Well, it’s only been anywhere between 65 and 75 degrees with a nice warm wind.”

We want to hear your news, too. Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. You don’t have to write a thing, but anything you do write would be gratefully appreciated.

The College Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) has given Dave Daniels its first Lifetime Achievement Award. It was presented at CODA’s National Conference in Janu- ary at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dave, professor emeritus at Oakland University and retired conductor of the Warren Symphony, has authored Daniels’ Orchestral Music and a number of other standard reference works. Gregory Cunningham, current head of instrumental music at Oakland University, said, “Dr. Daniels has been incredibly influential in the world of orchestral conducting in many ways, but he is most famous for his book. It is an essential reference and people use it all over the world.” Said Dave of being the first CODA Lifetime Achieve- ment Award winner, “The recognition of one’s peers is the sweetest recognition of all.”

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 10 Member Newsline, continued from page 10 Kenny Parker (Scribner) was recently awarded the 2016 Life- time Achievement Award by the Detroit Blues Society. He agreed to share some of the highlights of his long career. “I grew up in Albion, Michigan, and I loved music as a kid, but it was the Beatles that inspired me to play guitar. Hendrix, Clapton and BB King pointed me toward the blues. I started playing in the Detroit area in the mid-70s. Although I played rock and roll, blues was always at the root of the music I played. It was not until the late 1980s that I started playing blues pretty exclusively. I hooked up with local blues great Louis (Mr No) Collins. I also played with his adoptive brother McKinley (Little Mac) Collins. From there I was asked to join the Butler Twins Blues Band. We recorded a couple of CDs for the JSP label based in London. This led to a couple of trips to Europe. Upon seeing me perform, the owner of JSP offered me a recording contract. The CD Raise the Dead was the result and released in 1996 to great revues. This CD was recently reissued as Raising the Dead. I released a CD in 2014 titled Yes Indeed. I am currently performing with the Kenny Parker Band – locally, at various festivals and in Canada.”

On March 20 at Or- chestra Hall, the James Tatum Foundation for the Arts sponsored a classical and jazz benefit concert. While the students gained immensely from the experience, the event also featured several Local 5 veterans who were on hand to serve as role models. Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 11 Welcome, New Members, 1/20–4/21/16

Anthony Booker In addition to playing French horn, Tony is also a profes- 3406 Moore St, Inkster, MI 48141 sional photographer and has presented a workshop at Local 313-459-6613; [email protected] 5 about how to present yourself in a professional manner. Guitar, bass guitar/electric bass Tamara Davie Patrick Bradley 10519 Curtis, Detroit, MI 48221 3405 Elmwood St, Detroit, MI 48207-2420 313-576-7045; [email protected] 313-948-9050; [email protected] Trumpet, euphonium, French horn Saxophone, trombone, flute, cello, violin, flugelhorn, harp Tamara attended the Detroit School of Arts, where she Patrick is a jazz artist who has recorded at United Sound played trumpet and French horn in the concert band, full and has been involved with James Brown productions. orchestra and marching band. She now attends Wayne Wade Brown State, where she plays with two concert bands. In 2009, she 14117 Archdale, Detroit, MI 48227 647-763-9236; [email protected] performed with the Michigan Opera Theatre in the opera Vocalist, keyboard Nabucco. From 2008 to 2011 she played with the DSO’s Wade wants to continue to perform locally and interna- Civic Winds as well as the Dearborn Symphony’s Youth tionally. Becoming a member will help him continue this Orchestra. She also has played as part of Michigan State’s dream. Though he does not teach, he has been known to Community Music School. She is seeking concert band, musically advise and inspire. :) orchestra and choir opportunities and gives private lessons. Stephen Byars Craig Erquhart 432 S Washington Ave, Unit 1804 18457 North Drive, Apt #47, Southfield, MI 48076 Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-796-9904; 248-508-2678; [email protected] 248-880-7193 Piano [email protected] Craig is a producer, composer and keyboard player for Tuba Chill FX. He also teaches piano. Nolan Case David Greene 17748 Francaville, Livonia, MI 48152 20055 Mansfield, Detroit, MI 48235 734-266-2274; 248-520-7830; [email protected] 313-415-1040; [email protected] Guitar, saxophone, clarinet Trumpet David currently performs in A Tribute to Louis Armstrong and seeks work in music for all occasions. Dana Gress 11411 Delvin Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 586-726-7565; 586-420-0921; [email protected] Piano, saxophone, composer, arranger Dana performs with Local 5 member Donnie Lewis. He is seeking work in composition, orchestration or arranging for motion pictures, TV or live performance. He is also seeking work playing the sax or piano and is an excellent Nolan wants you to know that he is easy to work with and sight reader and improviser on both. He teaches classical is generally looking to work more. and jazz piano and sax, as well as composition and theory. Anthony Cleeton Alex Hayashi 2656 Gunckel Blvd, Toledo, OH 43606 173 Harbor Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 918-640-6249; [email protected] 808-679-7229; [email protected] French horn Oboe

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 12 Welcome, New Members, continued from page 12 R&B or other hornline groups, big band, symphony and chamber music (brass quintet). He is looking for oppor- Eliot Heaton tunities playing brass (trombone, trumpet/coronet, French 720 S College Mall Rd, Apt E6, Bloomington, IN 47401 315 719-5191; [email protected] horn, baritone/euphonium, tuba), as well as bass guitar. Violin, viola Charles Laster Eliot is the new Concertmaster for the Michigan Opera 4239 Cadieux, Detroit, MI 48224 Theatre Orchestra. He is also interested in finding addi- 682-667-3500; [email protected] Keyboard, piano, organ, alto sax, baritone sax tional orchestral work. Charles plays gospel music and in movies. He is looking for Jillian Jackson more work on the piano. 29528 W. 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48203-2702 313-600-3097; [email protected] Richard Moner French horn 24310 Oneida, Oak Park, MI 48237 248-885-0570; [email protected] Piano, keyboard, vocalist Richard performs with the group Total Impact. Jillian teaches all brass instru- Bethany Moses 50821 Geddes Road, Canton, MI 48188 ments and is 810-627-1357; [email protected] seeking addi- Violin tional perfor- Bethany has been study- mance oppor- ing classical violin for tunities. over 20 years, including earning her bachelor and masters degrees Robert Killips in violin performance. 1106 Schavey Road, Dewitt, MI 48820 She is a sought-after 517-624-9219; [email protected] freelancer and a pas- Trombone, euphonium, tuba, music theory sionate educator of the Robert plays with the violin. Bethany runs her Simone Vitale Band, the chamber music business Lansing Symphony Jazz Metro Detroit Strings, as Band and the Michi- well as performing with gan Jazz Trail Big Band. the MOT orchestra, the Is seeking pit orchestra Michigan Philharmonic work, recording sessions, and the Dearborn Sym- tours and club dates. He phony. In 2011, at the teaches trombone, eu- Guiseppe Verdi Music phonium, tuba, music Conservatory in Torino, Italy, she performed Irish-inspired theory and improvisation. jazz alongside Local 5’s Chris Collins. With acquaintance Zachary Land to bluegrass, Bethany is comfortable in both traditional 4334 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48221 269-568-0712; [email protected] and nontraditional settings. Bethany currently teaches at Trombone, guitar, bass guitar/electric bass the Moses Violin Studio in Westland and Canton. She is Zachary plays in 313 The Live Experience and A Tribute seeking additional pit work (opera and theater); recording to Louis Armstrong with another new Local 5 member, work; chamber, solo or orchestral playing; as well as wed- David Greene. He plays in jazz combos, as well as gospel, ding, funeral and special events freelancing.

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 13 Welcome, New Members, continued from page 13 and other small ensemble settings. She is seeking Gordon Schermer work playing weddings, 555 Brush St, Apt 1509, Detroit, MI 48226 concerts, recordings, mu- 217-621-3139; [email protected] sical entertainment, or- Piano, harpsichord, organ chestra, accompaniment and horn sectionals and teaches saxophones. A Youth Member, Erinn enjoys the good fortune of having her teacher, Local 5 member Mon- ica Jackson, support her membership in the union while she is in school. Damon Williams PO Box 292, Troy, MI 48099 Gordon performs in the pit and is a coach/accompanist 586-467-5667; [email protected] with the Michigan Opera Theatre. Drums Christopher Smith Damon is looking for more work in jazz, R&B, soul and 123 Elm Place, South Lyon, MI 48178 house music. He teaches the drums. 248-446-0403; [email protected] Thomas Wolfgram Trombone, tuba, trumpet 614 East 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Chris performs with 248-5143671; [email protected] Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Saxophone Kings (PORK). He is an Thomas plays in arranger and bandleader the Four Brothers – and has a BMus from Quartet and per- Eastern Michigan, and forms on wood- MM and MA degrees winds, brass and from the U of M. He is vocals. He has seeking any and all per- been band direc- formance opportunities, tor for four years as well as arranging and and is proficient in composing for hire to both classical and spec. He teaches all the jazz. He is seeking brass instruments. any and all types Erinn Whitsett of work. Plus, he 15721 Oakfield, Detroit, MI 48227 teaches all band instruments and early childhood piano. 313-838-8985; 313-627-1460; [email protected] Judy Wu Saxophone 4305 Boulder Pond Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Erinn reports that she is proficient in reading music as well 917-846-7005; [email protected] as learning/playing by ear. Though she regularly plays jazz Violin and gospel, she is open to other genres of music. She has Judy performs with the Flint Symphony and subs with the experience in concert bands and big bands, as well as in trio Detroit Symphony.

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 14 Local 5 Support Line Detroit Musicians Entertainment Referral Gigs – 1st Quarter The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The groups Date Leader Players City and individual players likewise comply with the Local 5 policy by 1/15 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Detroit filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Please support all of them in return. 1/26 Pamela Wise 1 Detroit 1/25 José Riojas 1 Warren CLUBS/SINGLE 2/10 José Riojas 1 Warren ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS 2/11 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Detroit bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF: 2/25 Cliff Erickson 1 Ocala, Florida reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband 2/26 Ed Pelts 1 Detroit May 14: Fishbones Greektown, Detroit, 10 pm 2/29 Ola Hemphill 1 Detroit June 15: Lathrup Village Municipal Park, 7 pm; 248.557.2600 3/8 Pamela Wise 1 Detroit June 17: Summer Concert at Stoney Creek, Shelby 3/11 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Detroit Twp., 7 pm; 586.781.4242 3/12 José Riojas 1 Warren June 25: Center Line Park, 9 pm; 586.757.6800 3/21 Cliff Erickson 1 Avé Maria, Florida July 2: O’Mara’s, Berkley, 9 pm 3/30 Ed Pelts 1 Detroit July 4: River Crab, St. Clair, 6 pm July 9: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp, 9:30 pm; 586.741.8544 July 10: Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp, 1 pm; — Comedy Corner — 586.226.0330 July 14: Music Lakeside Summer Concert at Horizon A jazz musician is told by his doctor Park on Belleville Lake, 7 pm; 734.697.9323 that he has only six months to live . July 29: Grosse Pointe Woods City Hall, 6 pm; “Is there anything I can do?” he asks . 313.343.2400 “Yes, there is,” the doctor replies . July 30: Emerald City Harbor, St. Clair Shores, 7 pm, “You could take a job playing wed- 586.772.4200 ding receptions .” OPERA AND “How would that help my illness?” THEATER PERFORMANCES the musician asks . May 10–22: Fisher Theatre, The Sound of Music; “Oh, it won’t,” says the doctor, “but it will make that six 800.745.3000; broadwayindetroit.com months seem like an eternity .” May 14–22: Michigan Opera Theatre, The Magic Flute; 313.237.SING [7464]; Two musicians are walking down the street, and one says michiganopera.org to the other, “Who was that piccolo I saw you with last ORCHESTRAL & OTHER night?” The other replies, “That was no piccolo, that was my fife .” CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES May 15: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “Gluck/ Operas that never made it Beethoven/Mussorgski,” featuring Hai-Xin • Britten: A Midsummer Nightmare Wu, violin; Zhihua Tang, piano; Wey Yu, cello; • Mozart: The Magic Tuba 313.640.1773; gpsymphony.org • Puccini: La Bamba May 21: Michigan Philharmonic, “Toon Tunes & • Rossini: The Plumber of Seville Tales”; 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org • Verdi: Rigatoni May 26–27: Detroit Symphony, “Stucky/Lalo/Proko- fiev”; 313.576.5111; dso.org By the way . . . .why do ballerinas dance on their toes? June 5: Chamber Music at the Scarab Club, Couldn’t they simply hire some taller women? “Water Music for Harp, Violin and Cello”; 248.474.8930. Our “Comedy Corner” editor is Joe Podorsek. June 25: Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for 2016 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival; consideration, please email Joe at [email protected]. 248.559.2095; detroitchamberwinds.org

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 15 Directory Changes (1/15–4/21/16) HOME ADDRESS Patrick Raeburn Rachel Turner Houk EMAIL ADDRESS Almon Clark Jr. 27783 Center Drive 1305 Harvard Street Alonzo Armstrong 930 John R, Apt. 2-1028 Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Grosse Pointe Park, MI [email protected] 48230-1133 Troy, MI 48083 José Riojas Teddie Blankenship David Everson PO Box 1395 Walter White [email protected] Lincoln Park, MI 48146 4611 Sequoia Trail 21281 Parklane St Maurice Draughn Okemos, MI 48864 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Cheryl Roth [email protected] 2085 Balboa Drive HOME PHONE Deblon Jackson Ronnie Nelson Bullhead City, AZ 86442 17536 Second Ave Ron Dunn [email protected] Kathryn Stepulla 818-621-3177 Detroit, MI 48203 Paul Onachuk Jr. 49080 Garden Lane James McKee CELL PHONE [email protected] Canton, MI 48188 PO Box 06652 Louis Lacey, Jr Mario Resto George Stepulla Detroit, MI 48202 702-505-2534 [email protected] Alonza McKenzie 49080 Garden Lane Canton, MI 48188 Ronnie Nelson 20833 Southfield Rd, Suite 107 313-215-0102 Southfield, MI 48075 Lisa Tarzia 2760 Nixon Rd Patrick Zelenak Ann Arbor, MI 48105 313-515-5058

Reinstated Members (1/20–4/22/16) Farmer, Terence Lewis, Donald Jackson, Deblon Tolstyka, Kyle DON’T GO MISSING Keaster, Aaron Want to know what’s going on? Want gigs? Want to keep in touch? Resigned Members (1/20–4/22/16) Blake Shin, Malorie Orr, Mary When you move, get a new phone Dunn, George Pavelek, Robert Golembiewski, Ronald Rideout, Jeffrey number or email address, let us know.

Expelled Members (1/20–4/22/16) Belgrave, Kasan Parker Jr, Ray eBilling Box, Margot Rivera, Zara Brinkley, McKinley Roenicke, Darryl Important Notice Finazzo, Paul Sarna, John Grisa, Dale Schefman, Leslie Members who give the union their email Groesbeck, Kenneth Strnad, Ronald Hanna, Dewaun Suhy, Anthony address will receive dues billings via eBill only Johnson, Jack Tang, Zhihua unless they opt out of eBilliing . Krasity, Eric von Nolting, Elizabeth Please contact Local 5 Kuptz, Kevin Westphal, Don if you are unsure of your status or options .

HOW TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING Keynote is your newsletter, now To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your membership dues no later than the first available in COLOR via email and at month of each quarter . Your next payment is www.detroitmusicians.net. due by Friday, July 1. On Monday, August 1, all We value your input and welcome your members who have not paid their dues will be articles and ideas . Contact us at suspended . 248 .569 .5400, ext . 0 .

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 16 TEMPO Contributions, MusiCares for Music People 1st Quarter NOTE: New guidelines issued by the AFM Legislative MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- Department require that individual TEMPO contribu- ers, composers, recording engineers and other tions of $50 or more be written in a separate check music industry professionals experiencing person- (from your dues) made payable to AFM TEMPO. al, medical or financial emergency . As one of The William Allport Stephen McKenzie Recording Academy’s (GRAMMYs) two charitable Paul Becker Robert Murray Dennis Coffey Joseph Mussin foundations, MusiCares reaches out to assist music Raymond Duk Gregg Powell professionals struggling with medical crisis, addic- Paul Ganson Salvatore Rabbio tions issues, loss of livelihood, dental emergencies, Rebecca Hammond Catherine Sherwin HIV/AIDS and other unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ McKinley Jackson Ann Strubler assistance consists of emergency financial grants, Velda Kelly James Tatum Priscilla Marino Michael Urso and/or referral to other helping resources . The Paul McCaffrey Brian Ventura application process is quick and user-friendly, and Michael McGillivray Edward Wells respects the confidentiality and the dignity of the TOTAL = $358.50 applicant. For more information, contact Jennifer AFM is not soliciting contributions to TEMPO from any individual Leff, East Region Director, toll-free at 877-303- who is not a member of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), executive or professional employee 6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares . of AFM or its affiliates, or their family member living in the same household. Any contribution received from such an individual will be returned to that contributor.

How to ... IMPORTANT REMINDER ... File a Gig Please keep your life insurance beneficiary information up to date. Your heirs will love you for it. Before the gig 1. Write a union contract with your client/ employer (forms are available at Local 5 or can be downloaded at www.detroitmusicians.net). Classified Ad 2. File a signed copy of the contract at Local 5 This is a free service to Local 5 members . Cost to others Headquarters. This is for your protection! offering or seeking musical products or services is 30¢ a word . Submit to Susan Barna Ayoub at Local 5 After the gig (sec-tres@detroitmusicians net). . 1. Complete an LS-1 Pension Contract (signed by the purchaser or leader; form is available at GOT GEAR? Local 5 or on the web at www. (or CDs or books or instruments or music) detroitmusicians.net). 2. Bring or mail a copy of the LS-1 Pension MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER USE? Contract with checks for work dues and pension Why not turn good but unused to Local 5 Headquarters within 10 days. music items into cash with a For more, call Sue Barna Ayoub at 248.569.5400, ext. 3, or email her: [email protected]. FREE classified Keynote ad?

Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 17 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 1/26/16

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to been mentoring from various Detroit area schools. On the following order at 11:04 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well Tuesday, President Troia was a guest and performer at Aretha Franklin’s as Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Also present Christmas party, where he was seated with US Representative Brenda were Executive Board Members Robert Lymperis, Lynne Mangan, Lawrence. They had a conversation regarding the new performance Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. And, present as well was AFM In- rights bill. The president was contracted by Local 5 member Kenneth ternational Representative Barbara Owens. Robinson for a set with the Four Tops, who filed the LS-1 with the On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve the union. It was a great party! agenda, it was approved unanimously. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Ms Mangan, to accept the On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve President’s report, it was accepted unanimously. the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Friday, bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. Because of the cost to February 19 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Develop- the local of officer elections, Mr Zelenak brought up a previous discus- ment Committee at 10:00 am. sion about the possibility of a bylaw change that would allow election by President Troia gave the following report: acclamation when there are no contested positions. Continuing discus- The union has reached a tentative agreement with Olympia Enter- sion about this subject was had with AFM International Rep Barbara tainment for the Fox Theatre. The agreement is in the ratification process. Owens. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to re- Conditions for the agreement are as follows: ceive the financial reports, they were received unanimously. • TERM -Three (3) years, commencing September 1, 2015 and ter- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Ms minating August 31, 2018. Mangan, seconded by Mr Zelenak to approve the reports, they were ap- • FOX PERFORMANCE WAGES – weekly wages increased (5% proved unanimously. First, 2% Second) from $1,399.15 to $1,498.61 over two (2) years. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards –Year One - $1,469.23 reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to ap- –Year Two - $1,498.61 prove the reports, they were approved unanimously. • FOX REHEARSAL WAGES – rehearsal wages increased (5% First, Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications 2% Second) from $105.91 to $113.43 over two (2) years. from Marci Gurnow, Paul Jones Jr and Thaddeus Jones. On motion by –Year One - $111.21 Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applications, they –Year Two - $113.43 were accepted unanimously. • Pension increase in third year from 11.99% to 12.99%. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- • Article VI. (New Section) 7. A 10% single show premium shall be ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census paid for engagements consisting of a single performance, or a single report. performance and rehearsal on a single day. This premium applies to Ms Owens complimented Sec/Treas Ayoub’s attention to detail and base and rehearsal wages only. Family shows and private engage- transparency in her accounting practices. ments are exempt. In Unfinished Business, President Troia thanked the members of the • Article X, Section 6.1. Onstage pay goes from $10 to $12.50 per board who attended the recent Orientation Meeting that took place on performance. January 11. • Article X, Section 7. Harp goes from $6.00 to $15.00 per perfor- On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to confirm mance. the results of a board email poll to set the date for the upcoming General • Article X, Section 12.1. Reduction – 66.7 % to 50% (added lan- Membership Meeting to be Monday, March 21 at 7 pm, it was confirmed guage) – Member called to understudy a given show shall reflect the unanimously. traveling instrumentation of said show. The union member called President Troia reminded members of the board about duties associ- to understudy will be called on a rotation basis from the contrac- ated with being on the board as detailed in the bylaws, including calling tors call list. Olympia is to be given the names of the understudy on members who are ill or in distress. He also expressed some concern members called prior to the start of the first performance of the about board attendance, making sure all understood that, when possible, engagement. to not schedule other activities too soon after a meeting, in case it runs • Article XX, Section 21. Digital Advance Books. The Union, Con- longer than usual. The president said he will give them a heads-up if he tractor and/or designees will be responsible. expects a meeting to be particularly long. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Sec/Treas Ayoub, to approve Notifications have been sent out to open negotiations for a succes- stipends of $100 each to the members of the Fox Negotiating Commit- sor agreement with the Detroit Jazz Festival, which expires on April 30, tee, it was approved unanimously. 2016. President Troia has a meeting scheduled with DJF Director Chris President Troia passed around cards and thank you notes received Collins for Wednesday, February 10, 2016. from the Gravelle and Maltese families. The president volunteered some time at the Teamsters Local 299 on The president asked Ms Mangan to speak about the presentation Saturday, December 19, preparing some of the 1,000 food baskets that given by AFM Negotiator Todd Jelen for the musicians of the Flint Sym- were given away to the needy. Over 100 volunteers from the affiliate phony. She reported that he spoke about the issue of Right To Work in locals of the Metro AFL-CIO took part. Later that day, he participated Michigan and how to mobilize members. There were about 30 musi- in the Detroit Tuba Christmas, along with several of the students he has Executive Board minutes continue on page 19

KeynoteKeynote uu 2nd Quarter 2016 u u 18 18 Executive Board Minutes, 1/26/16, continued from page 18 cians in attendance. Questions were asked pertaining to whether there result, they can no longer deduct their expenses. She also observed that is a national strategy to combat Right To Work – the answer to which they did not withdraw work dues. Finally, Ms Mangan mentioned that appeared to be inconclusive. Some in attendance were not aware that the symphony has been providing water to the musicians for the past two they work under a collective bargaining agreement, which allows them years and asked if Local 5 is doing anything to aid Flint in their water to file grievances when necessary. President Troia mentioned the Wall of crisis. The officers will make contact with the Flint local about this. AFM Shame that is published by UAW locals, in which non-union workers’ Rep Barbara Owens mentioned that the Grand Rapids local has reached names are posted. Ms Mangan also mentioned that the Flint Institute, of out to them to offer assistance. which the orchestra is a part, recently switched from paying the musicians 1:15 pm On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk to as contractors to employees. Some musicians do not like it because, as a adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 2/26/16

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis to approve the reports, they were order at 10:20 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well approved unanimously. as Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Also present Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge were Executive Board Members David Denniston, Paul Onachuk and Cards reports. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to Patrick Zelenak. approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Denniston, to ap- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications prove the agenda, it was approved unanimously. from Zachary Land and Robert Killips. On motion by Ms Mangan, On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applications, they were ac- the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. cepted unanimously. The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Friday, Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- March 11 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Develop- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census ment Committee at 10:00 am. report. While observing the number of members whose accounts are in President Troia gave the following report: a state of suspension – lost likely because they forgot to pay, Mr Dennis- The agreement with Olympia Entertainment for the Fox Theatre ton reminded the board that PayPal offers a recurring payment feature has been ratified and signed. The vote was 33 YES and 2 NO. We have as part of a business membership, which would incur a small monthly a fully executed agreement; retroactive checks for the Josh Groban per- fee to the union – about $9.00. President Troia expressed his opinion formance that took place on October 9, 2015 are forthcoming. Mr that it would be worth it to keep people from getting suspended and Denniston asked if there has been feedback from the members. Presi- would save time and effort in the office. The board agreed that the small dent Troia replied no. monthly expense might be attractive to some members, as well as be- The union has reached a tentative agreement with the Detroit Jazz ing a time saver for them. Mr Denniston will look into it, along with Festival. It would be in place for the next two years with raises of any change that would be necessary to the website. On motion by Ms 2.5% in both years for performances, $160 to $164 in the first year Mangan, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to receive the Membership Activ- and $168.10 in the second. Language would also be added to exclude ity reports, they were received unanimously. student members who perform as part of an educational unit for part In Unfinished Business, President Troia reminded all present of the of their class. The board will vote to ratify the agreement later in the Annual General Membership Meeting, scheduled to take place on meeting. Monday, March 21 at 7 pm. The Detroit Jazz Festival has reorganized its administration with The president handed around the follow-up report received from Chris Collins assuming the presidency, as well as continuing as artistic AFM International Representative Barbara Owens, detailing the results director. There is a management position below him that will adminis- of her audit of Local 5. The report was very positive, saying that she ter in place of a CEO and a CFO. found the books of Local 5 to be in very good order, and that she was President Troia attended the visitation for trombonist Willie “Bill” impressed with the organization of the local’s records and files. Carter on Friday, February 19 and presented the family with a Bible. Sec/Treas Ayoub read a prepared statement, detailing the results of The 93-year-old was a former member of the Duke Ellington Orches- research by and discussion with the union’s legal counsel, CPA, AFM tra and also worked with Quincy Jones. He was currently performing International Representative, Assistant to the AFM International Presi- with Ben’s Friends Big Band. dent, as well as President Troia and herself, with regard to the full-time On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Mr Denniston, to accept officers’ health insurance benefit and how it is paid. The members of the President’s report, it was accepted unanimously. the board had questions and suggestions. The final version of the state- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- ment will be read into the minutes at the March meeting of the Execu- bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. tive Board, as well as made available at the Annual General Membership 10:51 am Robert Lymperis joined the meeting. Meeting in March. 11:00 am Lynne Mangan joined the meeting. In New Business, President Troia and Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to receive budget for the union for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016. Discussion the financial reports, they were received unanimously. was had about possible areas of savings, in particular how to make the Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Executive Board minutes continue on page 20

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Executive Board Minutes, 2/26/16, continued from page 19 hard copy of the Keynote less expensive. The Development Committee represents the major symphony orchestras.) The resolution proposes will take up this discussion at its March meeting. On motion by Mr that the AFM sanction the use of Online Balloting for the ratification Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the budget, it was of agreements. Up until this point, the AFM has discouraged online approved unanimously. voting for CBAs. ICSOM has asked us to sign on to this resolution The members of the board discussed the details of the new Detroit for its presentation to the delegates at the AFM Convention in June. Jazz Festival Agreement. Since there is no identified bargaining unit for On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to sign on to this agreement, the board acts as such. On motion by Mr Onachuk, ICSOM’s Online Balloting resolution, it was approved unanimously. seconded by Ms Mangan, to ratify the agreement, it was ratified unani- The president handed around a thank you letter from Estelle Feger, mously. widow of former Local 5 Member Chuck Feger. President Troia presented a proposed resolution, received from IC- 12:45 pm On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, SOM Secretary Laura Ross. (ICSOM is the players’ conference that to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 3/11/16

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to approved unanimously. order at 11:07 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards as Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Also present reports. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to ap- were Executive Board Members David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, prove the reports, they were approved unanimously. Lynne Mangan, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the from Patrick Bradley, Nolan Case, Craig Erquhart, Richard Moner and agenda, it was approved unanimously. Dana Gress. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thursday, tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. April 21 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Development Moving on to Unfinished Business, President Troia reminded the Committee at 10:00 am. members of the board about the upcoming Annual Membership Meet- President Troia gave the following report: ing to take place on Monday, March 21 at 7pm. Chris Collins has been informed of the union’s ratification of the Sec/Treas Ayoub read the final version of a prepared statement, re- Detroit Jazz Festival agreement. The union is awaiting the final signed garding the full-time officers’ health insurance benefit and how it is paid. version. The president will be attending the April 19 press release party The statement is as follows: at the DAC. “The following statement, being read into the minutes, is a President Troia would like to thank and congratulate member Donnie compilation of the results of research, discussion and opinions Lewis for bringing his movie project, Bring Back Summertime, to our local. on the current state of bylaw-mandated health insurance for The project is being done under the terms of AFM Low Budget Motion full-time officers, as gathered by the officers, legal counsel, CPA, Picture agreement and is employing 35 Local 5 musicians between the AFM International Representative and Assistant to the AFM recording session and additional sidelining session. President: Also many thanks to Local 5 Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub “When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act open enroll- for preparing all paperwork and having discussions with Donnie, Jeanne ment policies first began in January 2014, Sec/Treas Ayoub purchased Starr Gater (the producer who is funding the project), Matt Allen (AFM individual plan coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. This Contract Administrator for Film Projects), and Falcon Payroll Company. coverage was significantly less expensive for the union to reimburse her And also, many thanks to Mary Johnstone for her help in facilitating the than the cost of previous Local 5 officer coverage, though it was also of project. somewhat lesser quality. Her goal was to have coverage on par with that President Troia attended the First Marcus Belgrave Scholarship Fund- of President Troia, which was provided by his Retired Teacher plan. His raiser last night at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American plan was much less expensive because of the size of the public school History. The event was well attended and showcased many Local 5 mem- teacher group and provided significant savings for the union, but with a bers. Congratulations to Joan Belgrave and to all who participated. US very good quality coverage. Representative John Conyers was also present. “Then in 2015, a stipulation of the ACA was implemented, which On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve the disallowed employers from reimbursing employees for health insurance president’s report, it was approved unanimously. premiums on plans purchased separately from a plan provided by that Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- employer – a practice that many other small businesses also chose since bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. the beginning of 2014. 11:35 am Vice President Douglas Cornelsen joined the meeting. “One option available to Local 5, once the 2015 stipulation was im- On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive plemented, was enrollment in one of the ACA SHOP plans, developed the financial reports, they were received unanimously. specifically for small business. Research into these plans revealed they Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr were three times the cost of individual plans that have similar coverage. Onachuk, seconded by Ms Mangan to approve the reports, they were Executive Board minutes continue on page 21 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 20 Executive Board Minutes, 3/11/16, continued from page 20 They were also significantly more expensive than the plans the union had may recommend a bylaw change that reflects the state of health coverage purchased prior to the advent of the ACA. at that time, if necessary. “Another path taken by many small businesses was to increase the “The AFM representatives referenced above are in agreement wages of the employees involved to cover the cost of the premiums. An that Local 5’s officers have exercised their duty of due diligence employer could increase an employee’s taxable compensation to assist and fiduciary responsibility to find the most fair path for all in- with payments of coverage so long as the additional compensation was volved. The union’s CPA comments that this is an imperfect but not conditioned on the actual purchase of health coverage and no proof best available option.” of such purchase was required. This is the path the union is now taking. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve “Local 5 has implemented a new mechanism to follow the bylaw that the statement, it was approved unanimously. provides payment of health insurance premiums for the two full-time of- President Troia reported that the resolution proposed by ICSOM for ficers. A wage increase, as described above, represents the current officers’ the upcoming AFM Convention, which Local 5 approved and signed health insurance premiums and applicable taxes. The plans have similar onto, has been accepted and will show up in an upcoming issue of the coverage with differing monthly premiums. International Musician. “This choice also has the unintended consequence of increasing the Moving to New Business, the president reminded the members of the union’s contribution obligation to the Pension Fund on behalf of the board that, when members are booked through the union’s referral ser- officers. In spite of this additional contribution obligation, the solution vice, Detroit Musicians Entertainment (or when they choose to book a still generates significant savings to Local 5 (a 22% increase over 2014), gig through DME), they may request a certificate of event liability insur- compared to enrolling its officers in a SHOP plan (a 300% increase). ance on behalf of the purchaser. There is no charge to members for this “From the standpoint of Local 5’s bylaws, the stipulation that health service. The members of the board suggested a reminder in the Keynote insurance premiums be covered by the union will be satisfied by the that this is available, along with a list of why they should take advantage new mechanism, since both the long-past and recent-past practices are of DME by booking gigs through it. no longer permitted under the ACA; and, obtaining coverage through President Troia reported that the upcoming AFM Convention is its a SHOP plan would result in significant financial burden to the Local. 100th. There will be a commemorative color program. Local 5 always To be clear, this is not a base salary increase; it is a mechanism through places an ad in the program. The board discussed spending the money which the Local can adhere to the current bylaw while minimizing the to buy a larger than usual ad. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded additional financial burdens created by the 2015 ACA stipulation. Both by Mr Denniston, to spend $500 of the union’s money on the ad, it was this mechanism and the bylaw will continue to be revisited until a more approved unanimously. Members of the board talked about donating per- straightforward path reveals itself as the US government and insurance sonally in order to be able to get a full-page ad in this special program. industry find their way through the current, volatile health insurance cli- 1:14 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to mate. Once the US health coverage system stabilizes somewhat, the board adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

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Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 21 Closing Chord Detroit Federation of Musicians b b Member Survey Fletcher Barnett passed away on March 9, 2016 at the To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer age of 88. He was born on July 11, 1927 in Detroit and af- or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest filiated with Local 5 in 1953. A 60-year member, he played way, if you don’t do a profile at detroitmusicians.net, is to the tenor saxophone. fill out the form below and email, snail-mail or fax it in. Jerome Jelinek died on June 6, 2015 at the age of 84. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Detroit and affiliated with Local 5 Membership Survey Local 5 in 1948. A 68-year member, he played the cello. (please print) In 1961, he joined the U of M School of Music faculty as First/last name:______cellist with the University’s Stanley String Quartet. Jerry Email address:______graduated from U of M with a bachelor of fine arts in mu- Website:______sic and was conferred with the Stanley Medal, the highest What do you want known about you as a musician? award for an undergraduate in the School of Music. While ______completing his masters of music at Michigan, he also be- came a member of the DSO. He served in the US Navy ______from 1953 to 1956 as a member of the US Naval Academy String Quartet and Naval Academy Band. In 1956–57, he ______continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London as a Fulbright Scholar, and in 1958 received the ______Harriet E Cohen International Music Award in Cello. He joined the University of Oregon faculty in 1957 and in What kinds of work might you be looking for? 1961 came to U of M and remained a faculty member Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q there until his retirement in 1996 as Professor Emeritus. In Weddings q Parties q Receptions q the latter part of his career, Jerry also was the principal cel- Other______list for the Kalamazoo Symphony. As a soloist and chamber I give private lessons on the following instruments: musician, Jerry performed throughout Europe, Canada and ______the US. He was also a long-time member of the ACLU. Joseph Maltese passed away on December 4, 2015 at the Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: Detroit Federation of Musicians age of 78. He was born on July 10, 1937 and affiliated with 20833 Southfield Road Local 5 in 1956. A 51-year member, he played the clarinet, Southfield, MI 48075 saxophone and flute. 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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