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Volume 77, Number 3 3rd Quarter 2014

Who are these guys? The past, present and future of Local 5! Details on page 16. Semi-Annual Membership Meeting Special Features in This Issue • Youth Membership resolution to consider • Facts of life about “Right to Work” • Networking to satisfy your social needs considered by a labor lawyer in “Music Matters,” page 6 • Refreshments to make your tummy happy • Text of proposed Youth Membership MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 resolution to be voted on at Semi- Annual Meeting, page 8 7:00 PM • Local 5’s 30/50-Year Party photos, LOCAL 5 HOSPITALITY ROOM details about 2014 event presented on pages 10-12 Keynote 3rd Quarter 2014 LIVE Links to What’s in This Issue

The Music Stand...... 1 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 17 WindWords ...... 3 MusiCares for Music People ...... 17 Music Matters: “Right to Work”...... 6 MusiCares Free Dental Clinic ...... 18 Youth Membership Resolution ...... 8 MPTF/DPS Project Wrapup...... 19 Tempo Contributions...... 8 Classifi ed Advertisements ...... 19 30/50-Year Party Photos & Info . . . .10-12 Comedy Corner...... 19 Local 5 Support Line ...... 13 Executive Board Meeting Minutes . .21-27 Detroit Musicians Fund Gifts ...... 13 About eBilling Notifi cation ...... 26 Member Newsline ...... 14 30/50-Year Party Honor Roll ...... 27 Welcome, New Members ...... 15-16 Closing Chord ...... 28 Member Directory Changes . . . . . 16, 17 DFM Member Survey...... 28

Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Offi ce Closings • Monday, September 1: Labor Day These fi ne folks helped bring you this issue • Monday, October 13: Columbus Day of Keynote. Your support will assure their • Tuesday, November 4: Election Day continued advertising. September 1, Monday Bugs Beddow ...... 5 Labor Day Parade (details in “WindWords,” page 4) David Horger ...... 5 September 9, Tuesday Free MusiCares Dental Clinic (details, page 18) Detroit Musicians Fund...... 20 October 1, Wednesday InAccord Ernest Rodgers Salute . . . . 24 Due date for 4th quarter dues Johnny Rodriguez ...... 7 October 20, Monday Kim Hawes, Realtor ...... 22 October Semi-Annual Meeting (see details above) Michael Weeden ...... 13 October 29, Wednesday WSU Music Department...... 9 Closing deadline for 4th quarter Keynote materials The Music Stand by A Tale of George Troia, Jr. Two Contracts t was the Congratulations as well to all of our new 30-, 50- and Local 5 President “Ibest of times, 70-year members, and 75-year member Tony Russo! It was it was the worst of a thrill and an honor to present these awards at our party times....” No, just kidding, it’s really, “Summertime and the this past May. Thank you all for attending and to those time is right for Dancing in the Street”! I’m more inclined who donated and helped in making it a special day, includ- to go with Martha Reeves’ idea of a good-time song, even ing Club Venetian, our staff, photographer Ray Riggs, tech after reading Mark Kurlansky’s Penguin Press book Ready support man Al Ayoub, and musicians Chris Nordman, for a Brand-New Beat: How “Dancing in the Street” Became an Ralphe Armstrong, Pete Kahn and Jeff Trudell. We look Anthem for a Changing America, as well as Suzanne E. Smith’s forward to seeing you again next year. Dancing in the Street, Harvard University Press – both great sociological studies of during the last century. Sugar Man Found! However, both of the tales I will talk about in this col- This is really a tale of three contracts or B-4 forms, which umn refl ect how perseverance and faith can result in the I previously reported on, that were fi led in 1969 and 1973, best of times. The contracts I am referring to are updates on two projects I have previously reported to you in this column – “Searching for Sugar Man,” 4th quarter 2012; and the “Cesar Chavez Story,” 1st quarter 2013.

Music to Our Ears Before I start my tale, I would like to congratulate our great Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Opera The- ater, our many community orchestras, and the Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra. I attended several concerts, and was part of few as well, and was so very proud of our performing Dennis Coffey, coproducer of the Rodriguez groups out there – an awesome performance of Mahler’s and , poses with George Troia. Third Symphony by the DSO; magnifi cent productions of Rodriguez Mike Theodore, with President Troia, Turandot and A View From the Bridge by MOT; “The Music holds a copy of the now better-known Cold Fact. of Miles Davis,” presented by the Paradise Jazz series with the DSO; Dave Brubeck’s, The Gates of Justice, a 1969 ora- torio for choir, brass, percussion and jazz combo (written in the wake of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) by the Detroit Jazz Festival, and conducted by Norah Duncan IV; and outstanding concerts by the Michigan Phil- harmonic, Dearborn and Livonia Symphonies. And, no doubt, the Grosse Pointe, Warren and Redford Civic Sym- phony Orchestras likewise had equally great performances, all of which are on my list to attend in the near future. There has been so much great music around so far this year and it will continue on through the summer. We have a lot to be proud of. continued on page 2 Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 1 The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Keynote representing the 10 songs used for Treas. Susan Barna Ayoub and Pres. the soundtrack of what would be- Assistant Mary Johnstone, who actu- Editor George Troia, Jr. come the Academy Award-winning ally found the contracts. Managing Editor documentary, Searching for Sugar Man, In the end, it was the fact that these Susan Barna Ayoub the story of one contracts existed and documented Graphic Designer Virginia L. Hunt who would record the albums, Cold what took place, even nearly 50 years Published by Fact (Tera Shirma Studio) and Com- ago, that made this project and the Detroit Federation of Musicians ing From Reality (GM/Prosound), and results possible. We took a stand that Local 5, these contracts would not be ignored. American Federation of Musicians then live in relative obscurity until his Keynote Ad Rates fame was revealed in South Africa. It should also be noted that our claim Full page $225.00 This would be the basis of the doc- was against several of the entities that 2/3 page $155.00 umentary, but the hitch for us, and were responsible for licensing the 1/2 page $120.00 1/3 page $80.00 particularly the eight Local 5 mem- product and not fi lmmaker Malik 1/4 page $60.00 bers involved, was that these albums Bendjelloul, who recently and most 1/6 page $40.00 were recorded on AFM recording tragically ended his life. 1/8 page $30.00 25% discount to members contracts and subject to rules of the All ads must be union compliant. Sound Recording Labor Agreement Cesar Chavez Academy Call for rate card and full details. and for new-use payments that were In the 1st quarter Keynote of 2013, Materials deadlines: January 15, due. Now, after all this time, and much I reported to you that a week after April 15, July 15, October 15 back forth between several companies the so called right-to-work law was LOCAL 5 COMMITTEES and various attorneys, the claim has pushed through a lame duck session Note that Pres. George Troia is ex- been paid and our musicians or their in the Michigan legislature, the staff at offi cio member of all committees. estates will receive Community Orchestra Committee: Susan Barna Ayoub, Dennis Carter II, payments for this Lydia Cleaver, Robert Hawkins, Mike new use. McGillivray, Mike McGowan, Ray Riggs Congratula- DSO Negotiating Committee: Bryan Kennedy; Peter McCaffrey; Karl tions all around Pituch; Robert Stiles; Ken Thompkins to our musicians DSO Orchestra Committee: – Mike Theodore, Ethan Allen; Dave Everson, Bryan Dennis Coffey, Kennedy; Haden McKay; Robert Stiles Fisher Negotiating Committee: Dennis Kovarik, Al Ayoub, Susan Barna Ayoub, Eric Morgeson, Keith Claeys, Paul Onachuk, Cheryl Sixto Rodriguez, Zetterholm Danny Brucato, MOT Negotiating Committee: Emily Barkaki, Chris Durham, Greg the late Bob Bab- Near, Amanda Sparfi eld, Barbara Zmich bitt and the late Local 5 President George Troia and Michigan Democratic MOT Orchestra Committee: Andrew L. Smith Greg Near, chairman; Carrie Banfi eld- gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer at an AFT rally. Taplin, vice president; Bill King, – and also to AFM treasurer; Barbara Zmich, ROPA President Ray Hair, AFM Counsel the Cesar Chavez Academy in south- delegate; Charlotte Merkerson, Jennifer Garner, AFM West Coast west Detroit voted to unionize and secretary; Andrew Pelletier, member at large; Robert Reed, union steward Electronic Media Department agent recognized the American Federation Peter Marroquin, and our own Sec/ continued on page 4 Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 2 fer for us to do it? No problem; we’re happy to help. As of this writing, the AFM Local 5 website is brand new and still under- by Susan “Home of the Pros” going fi xes. So bear with us. We think Barna Ayoub, Local 5 you will love it. President A union is like any other commu- George Troia, Jr., ext. 1 Secretary- [email protected] Treasurer nity organization in that it depends Vice President on volunteer work and donations. Douglas Cornelsen [email protected] Over the past year, Board Mem- Secretary-Treasurer t may not be obvious to you, but ber Dave Denniston has donated Susan Barna Ayoub, ext. 3 I can tell you from inside Local 5 [email protected] I an unbelievable number of hours to Executive Board Headquarters: We are on a roll! From make this website a reality. While you Robert Conway all of our technical improvements David Denniston may hear about how you can build a Robert Lymperis (the eKeynote, the new Facebook page website easily and inexpensively, those Alonza McKenzie and the new website), to the increas- terms do not apply to a site with the Paul N. Onachuk A.F. of M. Convention Delegate ing number of new members, to you complexity of ours. Blood, sweat and Gordon Stump and your support of your union by tears are more like it. He produced Michael McGowan – Alternate President Emeritus voting for an increase in dues last year this website for us at about 1/10th the Gordon Stump – the positive momentum is palpable. cost of what we would pay to have Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus There is greater involvement on the the work done commercially. We all Byron X. Taylor Assistant to the President part of the membership – whether owe Dave a huge round of applause Mary Johnstone, ext. 5 we’re talking about use of the rehears- and debt of gratitude. As we continue [email protected] Membership Administration al facilities, committee work, support to tweak the site, let’s make sure he Membership, ext. 6 & 0 of the union by renting space in the knows how much his work is appre- [email protected] DME Referral Agent building, donations to the Detroit ciated. Referral Agent, ext. 4 Musicians Fund and TEMPO, phone [email protected] calls and emails for input, advice and Youth Members Resolution Address & Telephone 20833 Southfi eld Road, Suite 103 monetary assistance – I observe an in- As we build on the momentum, it’s Southfi eld, Michigan 48075 crease in “traffi c” from you, the mem- clear that we need to continue to in- 248.569.5400 Fax Number bers. While the demands can at times vest in the future – meaning, invest in General Offi ce: 248.569.4716 be intense, it is also very exciting! young musicians and their education Website www.detroitmusicians.net about the importance of collective ac- Hours A New Website for Local 5 tion. To that end, Local 5’s board made Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm Tah, dah!!! Yes – Local 5’s new web- a decision to recommend that we take Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M.L. King Day, site has been launched! For those of advantage of the AFM bylaw allow- Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, you who haven’t been there yet, the ing locals to adjust the amount Youth Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, address is the same (detroitmusicians. Members (those under the age of Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, net), but the look is different and de- 21) are charged for membership. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve lightful. There are many new features, page 8, you will fi nd a resolution for All views and opinions expressed in including a member profi le. Your pro- your consideration at the October Keynote articles by non-elected mem- fi le appears on your own page and bers are those of the authors them- Semi-Annual Membership Meeting. selves and do not necessarily refl ect can include your résumé, photos and We would like to make this part of an the opinions or policy of the Keynote staff or the Board of Directors of the sound fi les. And, you can edit your initiative that involves young people Detroit Federation of Musicians. own page as often as you like. Pre- continued on page 4

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 3 30/50-Year Party Coverage WindWords, continued from page 3 Looking back to the spring, on pages 10-12, you will see in the union in order for them to understand right from pictures from our most recent 30/50-Year Party – an event the beginning its importance to their careers throughout that becomes more successful and more interesting with their lives as professional musicians. Please give this some each passing year. Those of you who have not been in the thought and join us at the meeting on Monday, October 20. union for 30 years may well ask, what the heck is it? The party has happened annually for much longer than I’ve A Labor Lawyer Looks at Right to Work been a member. It takes place each May and honors those On page 6, we have reprinted an article (originally pub- who have been committed to membership in Local 5 for lished in the Chicago, Local 10-208’s Intermezzo) by Kev- at least 30 years. Would you like to check it out sometime? in Case. Kevin is the lawyer who represented the Detroit All that is necessary is to ask one of the older members if Symphony musicians at the bargaining table in their re- you can come to next year’s party as a guest and pay to at- cently completed negotiations. Entitled “‘Right to Work’: tend. It’s a great way to become better acquainted with the Is It Really About Workers’ Rights?”, we strongly recom- union and its veteran members. mend you read this and vote thoughtfully in November. We are all in this together. And, speaking of together.... Another Free Dental Clinic Finally, as you can see in the ad on page 18, Local 5 will Marching Onward Together again be hosting a free Dental Clinic for musicians on Please join us to march in the Detroit Labor Day Parade on Tuesday, September 9. The ad contains details about the Monday, September 1! It’s a great way to begin your day services that will be offered, as well as how and where to of listening and/or playing at the Detroit Jazz Festival. We apply. It’s easy to qualify; participating musicians do not will assemble at Michigan and Trumbull at 8:30 am. The have to be union members. The cost of the clinic will be parade steps off at 9 am and marches to Hart Plaza. Wear underwritten by MusiCares, the social services arm of the your Local 5 T-shirt and comfortable shoes. If you don’t National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. already have one, we have sizes M–3X this year. They are I look forward to seeing you at some of the upcom- free if you march in the parade. We also have Performance ing events or maybe just chatting with you on the phone T’s for sale. Feel free to stop by Local 5 Headquarters to or electronically. We appreciate you, your membership and pick up a shirt and picket sign. your music! ... sba

The Music Stand, continued from page 2 of Teachers as their bargaining agent. Well, after a very long struggle that resulted in illegal layoffs and fi rings, the fi l- ing of NLRB charges and a win of back wages and rein- statements this past April, on June 6, the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the AFT announced a contract between the Leona Group and the teachers of Cesar Chavez Academy. Congratulations to all involved, especially the teachers and Dave Hecker, whose perseverance was unwavering. Attending an early morning rally where we initially thought we were going to protest unfair treatment, we were greeted with the news that there was a settlement. We heard from Michigan AFT President David Hecker, Mich- Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer igan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer and Michigan AFT President David Hecker.

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 4 Ernest E. (Ernie) Rodgers, Jr. The Music Stand, continued from page 4 It is with celebration and grief that I write of the passing and a host of very grateful teachers. Thus, my tale of two of our beloved member, Ernest (Ernie) Rodgers. He was contracts and taking a stand comes with the ringing in so many things to so many of us – musician, Detroit Pub- my ears of, “The people united will never be defeated, the lic Schools educator, administrator, coach, mentor, 60-year people united will never be defeated. Si se puede! Yes We DFM member and member of the Detroit Federation of Can”! Teachers, and the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors. Coda: For me, he was fi rst a band mate in big bands, pit or- With my desire to end my column as above, I remind my- chestras and recording session bands (including Don Davis self daily of the prayer phrase, “Thy will be done.” Thus, I projects). Later, he would be my supervising teacher as I will report to you about two of our members who meant earned my Michigan teacher’s certifi cate at Northwestern so much to our local. High School. I would often go to Ernie for teaching advice, equip- Don Davis ment and music-sharing in my early years as a public Don was a musician and co-owner of United Sound Sys- school teacher. Until he became ill recently, you would tem, where he produced many hit records with his partner, fi nd him still performing, as well as leading the Wayne State Eli Fountain, for his Groovesville label and many other na- Lab Band. On a recent Four Tops gig, he and Duke Fakir tional labels, including ABC/Dunhill, CBS/Electra, MCA/ compared notes on their longevity in the business, each Universal and Stax. Don kept many a Local 5 member busy congratulating the other. from the 60’s through the 80’s, recording for artists like Finally, during both of my campaigns for the presidency Marilynn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. (“You Don’t Have of Local 5, Ernie was very supportive and I was very grate- to Be a Star”), Johnny Taylor (“ Lady”), both gold ful for that support. Since his passing, so many have shared records, and many more – , Gladys Knight, their memories of Ernie and what a profound effect he had Enchantment, George Clinton, Millie Jackson, Denise La- on them. Salle, etc. Don turned to banking in the 80’s and founded Ernie truly had the Midas touch when dealing with the First Independence Bank. people, and the gold that resulted was refl ected in the To me, that little star on the map on many Motown knowledge, skills, perseverance and inspiration he would records depicting Hitsville extended outward to include as pass on. He was a true inspiration to us all. In Ernie’s own least one if not two of the Pentacles representing the hits words, “Miss me – but let me go. forever.” that Don produced. May God Bless!

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 5 — MUSIC MATTERS — “Right to Work”: Is It Really About Workers’ Rights? by Kevin Case of Case Arts Law, LLC

n politics, there is an art to manipulating language. The bargaining unit receive the benefi ts of the union’s efforts Igoal is to create a particular narrative or impression in to negotiate terms and conditions of employment. Because voters’ minds, one that often has little to do with the truth. the union negotiates collectively on behalf of the employ- Thus, the estate tax – a mechanism affecting almost ex- ees, the employees have more bargaining power and the clusively the fortunate inheritors of ultra-wealthy estates resulting terms and conditions of employment are much – is now the evil “death tax.” Similarly, most people sup- better than the employees could obtain individually. Thus, port the Affordable Care Act when its provisions are accu- allowing individual employees to enjoy those benefi ts rately described to them; but when described derisively as without requiring union membership (or even an agency “Obamacare,” much of that support disappears. That is no fee) would result in “free riders.” accident: such labels gain traction as the result of carefully So-called right-to-work laws do away with all that. They orchestrated, well-fi nanced campaigns. outlaw union-security clauses altogether – even where the But the masterstroke surely must be this: “right to work.” employer and the union have agreed to it. Employees don’t That is the phrase used to describe have to join the union and usually state-law legislation that has little can’t even be required to pay an to do with empowering workers It is important to know agency fee. What’s more, unions are or affording them actual “rights.” In what“ ‘right to work’ means, still required by federal law to pro- reality, these laws operate primar- and who really benefi ts. It vide the privileges of union mem- ily to benefi t employers, weaken isn’t what it sounds like. bership equally to all employees in unions, and ultimately drive down ” the bargaining unit, whether they wages and benefi ts for employees. are union members or not. That means employees are per- It is important to understand what these laws do. That mitted to take full advantage of all the benefi ts of the union’s means fi rst understanding what happens without them. In efforts on their behalf, while providing no support in return. the absence of a state right-to-work law, federal labor law In short, in a state with a right-to-work law, “free riders” governs the relationship between employers, unions and are not only permitted, but encouraged. There is no incen- employees in the private sector. tive to join the union at all; after all, why would anyone Under federal law – and contrary to what right-to-work join and pay dues, or an agency fee, if they don’t have to? proponents often claim – no one is somehow precluded Which brings us to what is almost certainly the true from being able to work. What happens is this: once an purpose of right-to-work laws: eliminating unions and employer has recognized a union as the representative of collective bargaining altogether. One way that happens is the employees, the employer and the union can voluntarily obvious, because if the union can’t collect dues, it will have agree to a “union security” clause. Broadly speaking, such a no money to operate, will be weaker in bargaining, and clause typically provides that within a certain time after an ultimately won’t be able to survive at all. employee is hired, he or she will need to join the union; or, But something else happens that is more subtle, but just in certain cases, the employee is required only to pay work as devastating. Here’s how it works: an employer is obli- dues or a comparable “agency fee.” gated to bargain collectively when it has been made clear, Either way, the rationale is sound. All employees in the through an election or otherwise, that a majority of the

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employees want to be represented by a union. Because defi ned – it’s the musicians who perform – and because right-to-work laws explicitly discourage union member- the whole point of the group is to work together toward a ship and incentivize non-membership, the result is fewer common goal, it makes perfect sense to establish common union members in the bargaining unit. terms and conditions for all the musicians in the ensemble. When that number dips low enough, the employer may Conversely, without the ability to bargain as a group, determine that the union has lost majority support. If that musicians suffer grievously. Think about the competition is indeed the case, the employer is then permitted to with- for every open position in a good-sized orchestra, or the draw recognition of the union and cease bargaining col- number of theater musicians who are available and willing lectively altogether. to play a multi-week run of a show. If management were The result? Employees are unable to obtain the better free to offer that work to whomever would accept the least terms and conditions of employment that they could bar- amount of pay – which management can do anytime it gain for as a group. The employer doesn’t have to negotiate wants if it no longer has to recognize the union – the result in good faith with anyone, but can simply say, “this is what would be such a downward spiral in wages and benefi ts we’re paying you. Take it or leave it.” Job security vanish- that it would be utterly impossible to earn a living as an es. Labor costs go down; the company’s profi ts go up; the musician. In addition, musicians working under a collec- shareholders make more money; and the CEO often gets tive bargaining agreement usually can be terminated only rewarded with a fat bonus. after an exhaustive process; but employees in a non-union So what does all this have to do with making a living workplace are most often “at will” employees who can be as a musician? Plenty. Musical ensembles are the ideal ve- fi red anytime, for any reason. hicle for collective bargaining. The bargaining unit is well continued on page 8

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 7 a right-to-work law. Our neighboring states of Iowa and Music Matters, continued from page 7 Indiana have right-to-work laws as well (though Indiana’s It is no accident that in states with the longest-tenured is under court review at the moment). right-to-work laws – mostly in the South – wages for musi- Proponents of right-to-work laws have deep pockets, cians are far lower than in more traditionally union-friend- including the billionaire Koch brothers. Indeed, the cur- ly states in the Northeast or the West Coast. In right-to- rent Republican candidate for governor of Illinois, quasi- work states, it is certainly tempting for a musician to forgo billionaire Bruce Rauner, has expressed strong support for union membership and avoid paying dues on already-low right-to-work laws and is currently leading in several polls. wages. But if the result, ultimately, is the disappearance of This is an issue that musicians should take seriously. At the the union altogether, those wages will likely go even lower. very least, it is important to know what “right to work” real- Could right-to-work legislation ever take hold in Il- ly means, and who really benefi ts. It isn’t what it sounds like. linois? It seems unthinkable in a such a blue state. But then again, Michigan was always a union-friendly state, and in Article reprinted with permission from the July 2014 issue (Vol- 2013 a well-planned effort by business interests and out- ume 74, No. 6) of Intermezzo, published by the Chicago Fed- side anti-labor groups was able to force the enactment of eration of Musicians, Local 10-208.

Resolution No. 1: Youth Membership

The following resolution will be voted on at the Local 5 Semi- amended to read as follows: Annual Meeting on Monday, October 20, at 7 pm. Let your voice a. Local 5 shall establish a Youth Membership classifi cation, be heard on this important issue. which shall enable musicians 20 years or younger to join Whereas, young members are essential to the growth of the union as Youth Members and remain in that classifi - Local 5 and its sustainability into the future, and cation until their 21st birthday. Whereas, the cost to maintain membership in the union is b. Youth Members shall have all of the rights and obli- a particular burden for young musicians, and gations that Regular Members have, and they shall be subject to all Federation and Local rules, regulations and Whereas, musicians under the age of 21 currently com- Bylaws. prise only 5 out of 930 members, and c. A Youth Member shall pay quarterly dues at the same Whereas, the Bylaws of the American Federation of Mu- rate as Regular Members rate of $24 per quarter (or $96 sicians allow locals to adjust the periodic membership per year) as set by Local 5, and Work Dues where ap- dues rate charged to Youth Members, defi ned in the AFM plicable, but shall not pay Local or Federation Initiation Bylaws as a classifi cation that enables people 20 years or Fees. In order to moderate the cost of Youth members to younger to join the Local as Youth Members and remain in the Local, such members will receive electronic Keynotes that classifi cation until their 21st birthday, and and invoices only, not hard copies mailed via the US Furthermore, whereas, the importance of enabling Postal Service. young people to learn more about what it is to be a profes- sional musician and – especially – to encourage familiarity Submitted by the Executive Board with unions in a younger generation during this time in of the Detroit Federation of Musicians which the State of Michigan maintains the anti-union des- 7/11/14 ignation of “Right-to-Work,” therefore, be it Resolved, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3(b) of TEMPO Contributions, the Bylaws of the American Federation of Musicians, that 2nd Quarter, 2014 Article II, Section 4(c) of the Bylaws of the Detroit Federa- Paul Bowles Wallace Fitz tion of Musicians, which governs Youth Membership, be Raymond Duk TOTAL = $31.00 Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 8 Department of Music

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Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 9 Minka and Doug Cornelsen The Great Sylvia Mureddu Federation Sponsors 30/50-Year ($100 and up) Party of 2014 Not pictured: Dave Everson, Ed Zelenak

Robert Cook (center) with Sonny Kendrick and Rudy Nero

Robert “Bob Allison” Allesee with Barry Schigelone Norka and Phil Grameno

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 10 Harold Orr Sam Tundo Federation Sponsor and new 30-year member Chris Nordman is congratulated by another Federation Sponsor, President George Troia, PartnershipP h Sponsors with Laura Larson looking on. ($75–$99)

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Full listing of sponsors Club Venetian and 30/50-year May 19, 2014 honorees on page 27.

New 75-year member Anthony The band: Jeff Trudell, Pete Kahn, Russo with President Troia Ralphe Armstrong and Chris Nordman. PARTY PHOTOS BY RAY RIGGS RAY PHOTOS BY PARTY

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 11 Charles Boles and George Benson

Christa Grix, with Greg and Helen Near Miscellaneous Members

DFM Executive Board 2014: President George Troia, Vice President Doug Cornelsen, Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub, Al McKenzie, Bob Lymperis, Dave Penny Wells and Denniston, Paul Onachuk and Rob Conway Naima Shamborguer

Virgil Rodgers and Aaron “Little Sonny” Willis Nadine Deleury and Charlotte Merkerson

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 12 Local 5 Support Line The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musi- cians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements. THE MUSIC The groups and individual players likewise comply with the Local 5 policy by fi ling contracts, steward reports and work OF GIVING dues. Please support all of them in return. Would you like to help support music scholarships CLUB/SINGLE ENGAGEMENTS or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling Bugs Beddow Band with an emergency situation? Members can make Aug. 17: Motor City Casino Chromatics Lounge, tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians 866.PLAY.MCC; bugsbeddow.com Fund in two ways: Detroit Jazz Festival Monetary gifts Aug. 29–Sept. 1: Hart Plaza & Campus Martius, Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters or through 313.447.1248; detroitjazzfest.com www.detroitmusiciansfund.org. For more informa- OPERA AND tion, you may contact the fund either via email at THEATER PERFORMANCES [email protected] or call 248-569- Oct. 18–26: Michigan Opera Theatre, Elektra; 5400, ext. 3. 800.982.2787; michiganopera.org Non-monetary giving Oct. 26–Nov. 16: Fisher Theatre, Motown the Musical; Note: As of January 1, 2014, the Detroit Musicians 800.982.2787; broadwayindetroit.com Fund is no longer accepting donated instruments. ORCHESTRAL & OTHER Contributions in 2nd quarter, 2014 CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who Oct. 4: Michigan Philharmonic, “Beethoven, helped out fi nancially during the last quarter: Bridges and Blue Jeans”; 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org Susan Barna Ayoub Emanuel Balos Oct. 10: Dearborn Symphony, “Copland/Creston/ Raymond Duk Tchaikovsky,” featuring saxist Kenneth Radnof- Daniel Maslanka sky; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org Barry Schigelone Oct. 10–12: Detroit Symphony, “Bolcom/Barber”; TOTAL = $265 313.576.5111; dso.org The Fund received an additional $150 in memory of Nov. 9: Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, Alvin Score from the following donors: “Rendering Beethoven”; 248.559.2095; Christa Grix detroitchamberwinds.org Gregory & Helen Near Finally, Mrs Anne-Marie Matchulat donated $50 as part Th e Terry Jean Pollard Tribute Album of regular ongoing donations in memory of her late husband, Ernie Matchulat. In memory of extraordinaire jazz pianist and vibraphonist Terry Jean Pollard, Babysoulove Productions are seeking song submis- sions for a very special Tribute CD in her honor. Selected songs will be a part of a 2-volume compilation CD series. All Detroit Local 5 Musicians and especially female musicians submissions PLANNING TO BE AWAY TEMPORARILY? are highly welcomed for consideration. For more information on this project, please email Michael Weeden at Babysoulove@ Please let us know, because the post offi ce live.com or Dan Hosper at [email protected]. charges Local 5 for returned issues of Keynote htt p://queenoft hevibes.wix.com/terrypollard

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 13 Member Newsline

The MOT Negotiating Committee at a working session: Emily Barkakati, Amanda Sparfeld, Gregory Near, Dave Everson (far right), member of Local 5 and the Barbara Zmich, George Troia and AFM Chief Field DSO horn section, plays 1st horn at the LA recording ses- Negotiator Christopher Durham. sion for the most recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Membership Survey Feedback movie. Reprinted from Local 47’s newsletter, Overture, by per- Mike Mainguth reports that he strolls in a tuxedo with mission of Linda A. Rapka/AFM Local 47. his violin and can play show tunes and music of all na- tionalities. He’s looking for more studio, wedding, party, reception and nursing home gigs. Joseph Beels wants members to know that he joined Lo- cal 5 in January 2013. A former student of Local 5 member Maestro Gerald Goslin, he has many recordings of himself on youtube, playing Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Kuhlau, Cz- erny, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Clementi and Kabalevsky. He is looking for work in clubs, studio, weddings, parties, receptions, malls and restaurants He is also seeking piano students.

New AFM Booking Agent Dawn Tripp working with Sec/Treas Susan Barna Ayoub on her application to be sent to the AFM Touring, Travel, Theatre, Booking & Immigra- tion Department..

We want to hear your news, too. Simply contact Sue Supporting an AFL-CIO picket to Turn Off Fox 2 on be- Barna Ayoub. You don’t have to write a thing, but any- half of NABET-CWA workers are Local 5 members Al thing you do write would be gratefully appreciated. Ayoub, Susan Barna Ayoub and George Troia.

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 14 Welcome, New Members

Kasan Belgrave plays in the Marcus Belgrave Band. He Alyssa Kochyan has music degrees loves playing music and making people happy. He is avail- from Michigan State University able for additional gig opportunities. (See photo, next page.) and Indiana University. She is look- Donald “Reed” Capshaw is ing for solo, orchestral and chamber a member of Local 10-208 in ensemble performance opportuni- Chicago and a busy freelancer ties. She tutors music theory, clari- in the Chicago area. He is a net and beginning piano. principal trombone player for Sean Mallare has experience the Elgin Symphony, the Lake reading big band charts and per- Forest Symphony, the South forming in jazz combos. He has a Bend Symphony and is a mem- music degree from Oakland Uni- ber of the Chicago Philhar- versity, where he studied under monic Society. He also teaches Local 5 member Dan Maslanka. at Roosevelt University at the Sean is seeking work playing jazz, University of Illinois–Chicago. theater and big band. Currently Allen Dennard, trumpet and fl ugelhorn, is a student at playing in the Jimmy Blues Trio, U-M and plays in the Pendulum Jazz Quintet. he is the son of Local 5 members Russ and Leslie Mallare. Mary Beth Orr, French horn, piano, vocal coach and vo- calist, plays in the Variance Brass Band and Paradigm Brass Christina Fong plays violin in the Band. She seeks any and all legitimate performing work. Grand Rapids Symphony and the Rang- Profi cient, dependable and easy to work with. zen Quartet. Jeffrey Pedraz, bass /electric bass, string bass/dou- ble bass, tuba, violin, cello, piano, guitar, is versatile, obvi- Stephen Grady, sax, clarinet, fl ute, piano, drums, is an un- ously, reliable and available for performance and teaching. dergraduate U-M Jazz Studies major. He reports that he James Russell, fl ute, tenor sax, piccolo, plays in Plan B composes and arranges and is expert in improvisation as and the James Russell Project. He wants people to know well as being a good sight reader. He is especially seeking that he “plays for Detroit” and believes there is still talent work playing jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, blues and classical. in the city. He attends the University of Michigan for Jazz Studies, is easy to work with and very reliable. Virtis “Lady Vee” Taul sings with the In the Pocket Will Haapaniemi is a new violinist with group. She is available for a variety of music work and the DSO. particularly enjoys playing festivals, casinos, weddings and opening acts. Hae Jeong “Heidi” Han is also a new member of the Ursula Walker sings with the Ursula Walker and Buddy DSO violin section. Budson Band. Jenny Ann Wan plays violin with the Ann Arbor Sym- phony Orchestra.

Jack Johnson, saxes, fl ute, clarinet. Nolan Young, tenor, alto, soprano saxes, fl ute, clarinet, loves playing jazz. He is looking for additional jazz gigs, as well as other styles. (See photo, next page.) Continues Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 15 Welcome, New Members, continued from page 15 New Members (4/1-7/19/14) Belgrave, Kasan Mallare, Sean 18235 Mendota 21649 Castellana Dr Detroit, MI 48221 Macomb Township, MI 48042 313-410-5993; 313-670-9165 586-909-3335 [email protected] [email protected] Alto sax, clarinet, piano, drums Drums Capshaw, Donald Orr, Mary 1627 N Mozart St, Apt 1-N 5274 Bridle Ln Chicago, IL 60647 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 773-227-5804; 773-544-0886 517-290-0877 [email protected] [email protected] Trombone French horn, piano, vocal Dennard, Allen coaching, vocalist 13811 Edmore Pedraz, Jeffrey Detroit, MI 48205 328 W Chesterfi eld St 313-245-2772; 313-559-5043 Ferndale, MI 48220 [email protected] 215-880-5936 Trumpet, fl ugelhorn [email protected] Fong, Christina /electric bass, string 56 Monroe Center NW #4 bass/double bass, tuba, violin, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 cello, piano, guitar 616-235-0284 Russell, James [email protected] 1423 Broadway Violin, viola Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Grady, Stephen 313-352-9049 30580 Hunters Drive Apt 22 [email protected] Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Flute, tenor sax, piccolo 313-828-4047 Taul, Virtis Who are these guys? Nolan Young is at right; at left is his music [email protected] 20520 Kingsville St. Saxophone, clarinet, fl ute, Detroit, MI 48225 buddy Kasan Belgrave, who plays alto sax, clarinet, piano and piano, drums 313-778-2089 drums (and is the son of Local 5’s Marcus and Joan Belgrave). Haapaniemi, Will [email protected] 3909 Woodward Ave, #515 Vocalist Reinstated Members (4/1-7/19/14) Detroit, MI 48201 Walker, Ursula 212-731-9668 29771 Rambling Rd Anderson, Dale James Peters, Arlene [email protected] Southfi eld, MI 48076-1855 Barrios, Javier Lee, Charles Violin 248-569-5041 Becker, Joseph Lemke, Ann Han, Hae Jeong [email protected] Beels, Joseph Livingston, Alfonzo 3909 Woodward Ave. Vocalist Bennett, Clarence McMurray, David Detroit, MI 48201 Wan, Jenny Brinkley, McKinley Pashenee, Michael 305-926-2008 10044 E. Clements Circle Casteel, Randy Pokorney, Bryan [email protected] Livonia, MI 48150 Donald, Denzel Sheridan, Dennis Violin 734-649-1109 Fairman, Brad Strnad, Ronald [email protected] Filewych, Kevin Thomason-Redus, Caen Johnson, Jack Violin Gold, Bryan Tian, Jack 464 East Cambourne Street Ivers, Joseph Ferndale, MI 48202 Young, Nolan 586-944-3933 871 W Lewiston [email protected] Ferndale, MI 48220 Saxophones, fl ute, clarinet 248-798-0696 DON’T GO MISSING Kochyan, Alyssa [email protected] 39587 Westminster Circle Tenor sax, alto sax, soprano sax, Want tvo know what’s going on? Novi, MI 48375 fl ute, clarinet Want gigs? 248-477-6711; 248-255-2294 [email protected] Want to keep in touch? Clarinet, piano. music theory When you move, get a new phone Resigned Members (4/1-7/19/14) number or email address, let us know. Halajian, Sarkis Tafoya, John McQueen, Garrett Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 16 Directory Changes (4/13-7/23/14) HOME ADDRESS Beth Kirton Lisa Raschiatore Carole Gatwood David Ammer 10524 Borgman Ave 515 E Elm Ave 248-635-8896 1617 Cambridge Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 Monroe, MI 48162 Michael Pashenee Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3520 Charles Lee Craig Rifel 248-219-0339. Anthony Backos 281 Whispering Hill 23762 Moonglow Cour Caen Thomason-Redus 17964 Peters #2 Commerce Twp, MI 48390 Ramona, CA 92065 734-474-6009 Roseville, MI 48066 Hong-yi Mo José Riojas EMAIL ADDRESS 451 Village Green Blvd, #208 8810 Longworth Street Robert Barris William Cairo Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Detroit, MI 48209-4421 62 Fortune View Dr [email protected]. Bruce Nagy Michael Robinson Jr Waynesville, NC 28786 Carole Gatwood 4034 Phillips Ave 1330 North Chestnut Street Cristina Buciu [email protected] Berkley, MI 48072 Lansing, MI 48906-4757 708 W Aldine, Apt. 20 Joseph Ivers Eun Park Denise Root Pierce Chicago, IL 60657 [email protected] Ernest Davis 1946 Canary Ct 3896 Rowley Rd Troy, MI 48084 Williamston, MI 48895 Ibrahim Jones 1995 Beechmont St, #214, [email protected] Keego Harbor, MI 48320 Michael Pashenee Caen Thomason-Redus 3422 Stoneleigh 978 Nottingham Rd Michael Karoub Casimir Gacki [email protected] 47426 Sanborn Lansing, MI 48910 Grosse Pte Park, MI 48230 Macomb, MI 48044 John Pierson HOME PHONE Beth Kirton [email protected] Carole Gatwood 5488 A1A S Edward Drazga 23762 Moonglow Court St. Augustine, FL 32080 734-858-7561 Andrew Mitchell [email protected] Ramona, CA 92065 John Putnam Robert Murray Daniel Hill (Mulvihill) 3744 Bowen Rd. 248-249-2180 Michael Pashenee Toledo, OH 43613 [email protected] 18624 Renwick CELL PHONE Livonia, MI 48152 Hektor Qyteti Craig Rifel 19971 Old Brook Ln Joseph Beels [email protected] Michael Karoub 586-625 7799 22066 Audette Macomb, MI 48044 Caen Thomason-Redus Luther Bird Dearborn, MI 48124 [email protected] 734-718-5136.

Expelled Members (4/1-7/19/14) Black, Urey Newsome, Charles IV MusiCares for Music People Chandler, Vincent Rainey, Peter DeShazor, Leslie Scott, Nicole MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- Martin, Kassia Turner Houk, Rachel McKeever, Shane Wilburn, James ers, composers, recording engineers and other music Mick, Christopher Williams, Jeff industry professionals experiencing personal, medi- cal or fi nancial emergency. As one of The Recording HOW TO STAY Academy’s (GRAMMY’s) two charitable foundations, IN GOOD STANDING MusiCares reaches out to assist music professionals To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your mem- struggling with medical crisis, addictions issues, loss bership dues during the fi rst month of each quarter. of livelihood, dental emergencies, HIV/AIDS and oth- Your next payment is due on Wednesday, October 1. On Monday, November 3, all members who have er unforeseen crises. MusiCares’ assistance consists not paid their dues will be suspended. of emergency fi nancial grants, and/or referral to oth- er helping resources. The application process is quick DFM Referral Gigs and user-friendly, and respects the confi dentiality and the dignity of the applicant. For more information, Date Leader Players City 4/23 Cliff Erickson 1 Denton, TX contact Dee Dee Acquisto, M.S., Senior Director 5/9 Pamela Wise 1 Troy of Health & Human Resources toll-free at 877-303- 5/24 Pamela Wise 1 Warren 6962 or visit www.grammy.com/MusiCares. 5/25 Darryl Roenicke 2 West Bloomfi eld

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 17 Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 18 Music Performance Trust Fund/ DPS Project Wrapup During the 2013-14 school year, 31 performances took of $18,000 from the Music Performance Trust Fund, Dan place at 26 DPS schools, presented by 10 groups of 4-6 Beck, Trustee, plus $2,000 and payroll services from the musicians each. This project was made possible by a gift Detroit Musicians Fund. Final Detroit Public Schools Performance Schedule Date Leader School Date Leader School 11/20 Joan Belgrave Detroit School of Arts 3/7 James Tatum John R King Perf Academy 12/6 Bill Grasty Pasteur Elementary 3/7 Joe Podorsek Dixon Elementary 12/10 Joan Belgrave East English Village Prep 3/14 James Tatum Spain Middle 12/16 Bill Grasty Martin Luther King, Jr Ed Ctr 3/20 Steve Wood Cody High 12/17 Bill Grasty Coleman A Young Elementary 3/25 John Putnam Carver Stem Academy 1/7 Joe Podorsek Bagley Elementary 3/26 Glenn Andersen Blackwell Elementary 1/7 Joe Podorsek Bagley Elementary 3/26 Marion Hayden Bates Academy 1/31 James Tatum Ludington Middle School 3/26 José Riojas Clippert Elementary 2/12 John Putnam Munger Elementary 3/27 Marion Hayden Spain Elementary 2/13 José Riojas Munger Elementary 3/28 Joe Podorsek Edison Elementary 2/13 José Riojas Maybury Elementary 4/2 Steve Wood Martin Luther King Jr High 2/14 Robert Budson Martin Luther King Sr. High 4/4 James Tatum Marcus Garvey Middle 2/26 Joe Podorsek Ann Arbor Trail Magnet 4/8 Joan Belgrave Blackwell Elementary 2/26 Joe Podorsek Ann Arbor Trail Magnet 4/29 Robert Budson Cass Tech High 3/2 Bill Grasty Davison Elementary 4/30 Steve Wood Cass Tech High 3/3 Bill Grasty Davison Elementary

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Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 20 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 3/10/14

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to or- tra Committee and contact has been made with most of the participat- der at 11:07 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as ing orchestras, in preparation for negotiations to begin. Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna President Troia reminded the board members of the annual mem- Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members Rob- bership meeting, scheduled for Monday, March 17, at noon. ert Conway, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Paul Onachuk. President Troia also reported that Local 5’s Facebook page is up and President Troia announced that the normal order of the agenda running. Photos and various announcements have been posted, and the would be dispensed with in order to have suffi cient discussion about page is getting a lot of traffi c. the budget and keep a quorum for the upcoming fi scal year. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Conway, to approve bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the reports, they were 11:17 am David Denniston joined the meeting. received unanimously. The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Wednesday, April 30, at 11:15 am. [Subsequently rescheduled for Tues- Lymperis, seconded by Mr Denniston, to approve the reports, they were day, April 29, at 11:00 am] approved unanimously. The board had an extensive discussion period about the projected Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Offi cers’ Expenses and Charge Cards budget for the new fi scal year – FYE2015. The offi cers are projecting reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to that Local 5 will be back in the black for the fi rst time in several years approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. with a small surplus of $4,000-$9,000. The largest positive that cropped Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applica- up in the current fi scal year is the change in the offi cers’ health insur- tions from Brooks Barnes, Anthony Backos, Elliott Zelenak, Raymond ance. That combined with the increase in membership dues, approved Trammell Jr and Shelly Rouse-Freitag. On motion by Mr Onachuk, by the membership at the semi-annual meeting in October, provide an seconded by Mr Lymperis, to accept the applications, they were ac- almost $25,000 boost to our fi nances in the new fi scal year. Additional cepted unanimously. good fi nancial news include the early ratifi cation of the new DSO con- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- tract; increased and stable income from offi ce space rental – highlighted tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. by the arrival of Mr McKenzie’s music school and charitable organiza- In New Business, the members of the board discussed an issue that tion In-Accord into space that opened up; a signifi cant reduction of arose for the Porgy and Bess musical that came to the Detroit Opera $3,000 in annual printing costs, due to the number of members who House recently. The traveling company sent ahead PDFs of the parts, have opted to receive the e-Keynote only; and, a general increase in live as well as a video fi le of the conductor conducting the show. At the performance work dues. rehearsal, he asked the musicians who among them had practiced with The offi cers talked about the work that is accomplished by the part- the video and then proceeded to chastise those who did not. The video time staff in the offi ce, who have not received raises because of the appears to be an alternative to enough paid rehearsal time. Mr Ona- tight fi nances at the union. President Troia and Sec/Treas Ayoub asked chuk suggested that our theater agreements need language to address the board to consider a raise of $1.00/hour for both staff members. this. Vice President Cornelsen recommended that management get a This increase had already been included in the proposed budget and letter about this new development. would not impact the projected surplus. On motion by VP Cornelsen, 12:59 pm Vice President Cornelsen left the meeting. seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the requested raise for staff, it was Mr Denniston commented that, if this practice is the new norm, approved unanimously. the video needs to be of usable quality. Mr Conway asked whether the On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Denniston, to approve musicians who were recorded for the demos were compensated. Mr the proposed budget, it was approved unanimously. Onachuk felt this should be a committee topic during this year’s ne- President Troia talked about lapel pins he had previously purchased gotiations with the managements of the Fisher Theatre and the Detroit from the AFM. Members have commented that they especially like Opera House. the pins, so he asked the board to consider adding lapel pins as a token Mr Denniston commented that he is still working on the scheduling of appreciation to 30-year members. Also, last year’s 30-year party had of the PR workshop for the members. raised a bit more money than the actual cost of putting it on. After President Troia handed out information about a group that ap- discussing the fi gures, on motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr proached him about giving presentations to the members on fi nancial Onachuk, to purchase 300 lapel pins, it was approved unanimously. planning. Mr McKenzie commented that talking about investing and On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Denniston, to ap- retirement funds might be the most useful topics. prove the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, they were ap- 1:20 pm On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Conway, to proved unanimously. adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. President Troia gave the following report: Sixteen performances in the Detroit Public Schools funded by MPTF have taken place with 14 more on the schedule. All that have IMPORTANT REMINDER taken place to date have been paid. Both union and management have agreed on a successor agreement Please keep your life insurance benefi ciary for the Detroit Jazz Festival and are awaiting a fi nal document. information up to date. Your heirs will love you for it. A fi nal list of proposals has been drafted by the Community Orches-

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 21 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 4/29/14 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to MOT musicians. order at 11:10 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as 11:31 am Special Orders: Members of the MOT Orchestra Com- Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- mittee Gregory Near, Amanda Sparfeld and Barbara Zmich joined the na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members meeting. Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis and Paul Onachuk. Introductions were made all around. Chairperson Near spoke to To facilitate the organization of the meeting, Mr Conway asked to have the board, mentioning the names of the committee members not in his report about the Wayne State University Music Department awards attendance – Charlotte Merkerson, Bill King and Andrew Pelletier. He added to the top of the agenda. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by mentioned that making an appropriations request to the Local 5 board VP Cornelsen, to approve the agenda, it was approved unanimously. is fairly new for the MOT committee, a sign that things are growing 11:14 am Mr Denniston joined the meeting. for them. He invited Ms Zmich to speak about the history of MOT’s The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on use of an AFM negotiator. Wednesday, May 28 at 11:00 am. Ms Zmich reported that this year the union will be paying .55% Mr Conway reported that he attended the WSU student awards in symphonic work dues to the AFM, a new fee for the services of ceremony at which Scott Hawkins, son of Local 5 member Robert an AFM negotiator. MOT has been a member of ROPA for almost Hawkins, received the Kaplan Scholarship from the Detroit Musicians 15 years. She gave a history of per-capita and work dues payments Fund. The awardee is determined by the department scholarship com- made by locals to the AFM, saying in essence that, the drop in freelance mittee. Scott had recommendations from several professors in addition work dues leading up to the 1991 convention resulted in an increase to a high grade point average. Mr Conway handed around the cer- in AFM per capita and a discontinuation of the universal AFM Federa- emony program. tion Work Dues, which were replaced with work dues on all recording President Troia informed the board that the MOT Negotiating work, Pamphlet B (touring theatrical) work, and local symphonic work Committee would be joining the meeting. He reported that, in the that met certain thresholds currently described in the AFM bylaws. The past, Local 5 has paid for expenses only for AFM Negotiator Chris Michigan Opera Theatre orchestra joined ROPA in 2000. She gave a Durham when he has acted as lead negotiator on behalf of the musi- history of ROPA orchestras, some that historically meet Symphonic cians of the Michigan Opera Theatre. This year there will be a higher Services guidelines (as spelled out in the AFM bylaws) and some that cost to the local, now that the AFM will charge symphonic work dues do not. There are also ROPA orchestras that from time to time meet for use of his services – .55% of the work dues paid to the local by the the guidelines and sometimes not.

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 22 4/29/14 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 22 Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, the DJF agreement was rati- fi ed unanimously. Ms Zmich commented that Ken Shirk, Assistant to the AFM Presi- Negotiations for a successor Fisher Theatre agreement will be tak- dent for the Western United States, aided her with the history she is ing place this year. The negotiating committee will be made up of Lo- reading. AFM Director of Symphonic Services Division Jay Blumenthal cal 5 members Alan Ayoub, Keith Claeys, Paul Onachuk and Cheryl told her that the new policy (since late 2011) of charging symphonic Zetterholm, in addition to President Troia and Sec/Treas Ayoub. The work dues for the use of AFM negotiators has not appeared to act as a committee will meet within the next two weeks. Mr Conway asked deterrent; 75 orchestras fall into this category. Ms Zmich spoke of the whether the committee would be visiting the conductor cam issue. Mr time her job with MOT was threatened in 1999. She asked for SSD Onachuk replied yes. help. The use of Mr Durham was instrumental in saving her job. The A fi nal list of proposals has been drafted by the Community Or- MOT musicians have now completed several negotiations using his ser- chestra negotiating committee and contact has been made with the vices, adding that AFM negotiators are in a position to help identify cur- participating orchestras. A tentative meeting is scheduled for May. rent trends and bargaining tactics among ROPA orchestra managements. A tenured member of the Livonia Symphony has complained about Mr Near handed out and read the committee’s appropriations re- being passed over for hiring for a chamber music concert in favor of quest, mentioning that their previous negotiationnegotiation waswas completedcomplel ted rightright ththreeree nonon-tenuredon-teenured players.players. A settlementsettlem was proposed and agreed upon before the new AFM symphonic workrk duesdues policypolicy waswaas instituted.innstituted. bbebetweentween ththee unuunionion anandd ththee LiLivoniavonia SSymphony. President Troia attended Ms Zmich reported that the Ann ArborArbor locallocala (of(off whichwhich shesheh is theththe ththee coconcertncert in qquestionueu stion anandd memett LLivonia Symphony President Rose Secretary-Treasurer) will split this summer’smmer’s ROPAROPA conferenceconnferer nce expens-expens- KaKachnowski,chnowski, ExEExecutiveece utive BoBoardard mememberm Charlie Mahoney, Conductor es with Local 5, since she will be representingesenntiing ththee AnAnnn ArArborbor SySympho-mpho- VoVolodymyrlodyd myr ShShesiukesiuk anandd PePPersonnelrsonnel MManager Linda Ignagni. ny, in addition to MOT. There was someome discussiondiscussion aboutabout thethe AASO’sAASO’s ThThee MetroMeM tro DetroitDetroit AFL-CIOAFL-L CIO ExecutiveE Board has endorsed pre- history of using a variety of AFM SSDSD negotiatorsnegotiatoors forfor theirthheir contractcoontract susumedmed De Democraticmocrratic g gubernatorialuberrnatotorial candidate Mark Schauer. Board negotiations. MeMMembermber PPaulaul Onachuk,OnO acchuk, ReverendReverene d WillieW Anderson and President Troia Mr Onachuk asked whether MOTT nnegotiationseegoto iattions hahadd bebegunggun yeyet.t. MMrr atattendedttendded a rrallyally on MaMarchrch 199 ttoo aannounce the endorsement, which Near responded no. VP Cornelsen askedkeed whwhetherether MOMOTT wowouldulld beb aadd-dddd- CaCandidatendiddate ScSchauerhaauer acaccepted.ccepted. ing an additional production next season.assoon. Mr NNeareear rerespondedsponded yeyes,s, bbutut PrPPresidentessident TroiaTTroio a thankedthannkked thethe membersmem of the board for attending the that the production would involve a veryvery smallsmalll orchestration.orchestration. PresidentPrP esidi ennt MMaMarchrch AnAAnnualnun al MMembershipeembeerrship MeMMeeting.etinin Troia commented that the negotiationoon p paperworkapperrwork h hadad n notot y yetet b beeneen PrPresidentesident TrTroiaoio a rereportedporrted tthathat hhe aattended funerals and/or visitations fi led. Mr Dennistion commented thatat ththee MOMOTOT cocommitteemmittee brbroughtoughht foforr dedeceasedceasedd LLocalocal 5 MMembersemberss HHughugugh Myers Jr, Raymond Battani, Cecil a lot of good news to the board pertainingainning ttoo tthehe deddevelopmentvelopment ooff tthehhe “V“Van”ana ” CeCephusphus aandnd FFrankrrankk LLozano.ozanoo. opera company. VP Cornelsen mentionedoned thatthhat PresidentPresidentn TroiaTrooia hashass com-comm- 1:1:0505 ppmm AAlAlonzaonnza MMcKenziecKKenzzie jojoinedine the meeting. mented to the board on how good thehe MOTMOMOT orchestraorchestrra is sounding.souo ndding. SeSSec/Treasc/Treas AyoubAyoub presentedpreesented reportsrepo of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- Ms Zmich moved on to talk aboutut LocalLocal 5’s5’s newnew onlineonlinee Commu-Como mu- bbubursementsrsements aandnd CComparativeomppaarative FFiscaliscal Year-to-Date. As discussed earlier nity Orchestra calendar. AASO was askedasked to participatepara ticic paate butbut declineddeclined in tthehe meeting,meetit ng, thethe previouslyprp eviioously approvedappr budget for FYE2015 will be until such time as the calendar may exexpandpand ttoo inincludecludu e ototherher reregionalegig onal rerevisitedvisiteted at tthehe nnextexext mmemeetingeting in llightigh of the approved MOT appropria- orchestras, such as the Flint, Saginaw aandnd TToledooledo ororchestras.chestras. Mr DDen-en- titionsions rerequest.quuese t.t OnOn motionmootion byby Mr Onachuk,On seconded by Mr Lymperis, niston commented that input from AASOASO ababoutout ththee cacalendarlendar hhadad bbeeneen to rreceiveeceive tthehe reports,reports, theythey werewere receivedrec unanimously. constructive. Mr Near commented that the committee sees the calendar Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr as a good thing because a number of the same musicians play in many McKenzie, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the reports, they of the groups. President Trioa mentioned that Local 5 member David were approved unanimously. Daniels had hoped the calendar would also include non-union groups. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Offi cers’ Expenses and Charge 12:08 pm The members of the MOT committee left the meeting, Cards reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, which was recessed briefl y. to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. 12.20 pm Meeting resumed. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications Discussion ensued about the MOT committee appropriations re- from Tracy Dunlop, John Gonthier and Alexander Colista. On motion quest. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Denniston, to by Mr Conway, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to accept the applications, approve the request, it was approved unanimously. Since the union’s they were accepted unanimously. previously approved budget for FYE2015 did not take into account Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- SSD work dues payments to the AFM on behalf of the MOT musi- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census cians, the offi cers will present an amended budget at the next board report. meeting for approval. President Troia reported that membership pins to be presented at On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the 30/50-year party have been ordered. the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, they were approved Status of the new website: Mr Denniston came to the Local 5 offi ce unanimously. to instruct offi cers and staff on how to create and update member pro- President Troia gave the following report: fi les for Detroit Musicians Entertainment and the calendars on the new Almost all of the DPS performances funded by the Music Perfor- website. He also gave Sec/Treas Ayoub an email to send to members mance Trust Fund have now taken place, totaling 31. that updates them on the website progress. The union has a fi nal signed document from the Detroit Jazz Fes- 2:00 pm On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, tival, pending ratifi cation by the board. After discussion, on motion by to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 23 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 5/28/14

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to magnifi cent production of Turandot. At the fi nal performance, Artis- order at 11:10 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as tic Director Dr. David DiChiera announced that concertmaster Char- Vice President Douglas Cornelsen andd Secretary-TreasurerSecc eta y easu e SusanS Bar- lotte Merkersone e so wouldou stepsttep downdo from that post, one she has held for na Ayoub being present. Also presentt wwereere ExExecutiveecutive BoBBoardard MeMembersmbers 33 years.years. Management,MaManagement, thethe OrchestraOrchest Committee, and the DFM have Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis andnd PaulPaul Onachuk.Onachuhuk. agreedaggreed toto termsterms forfof r herher to fi llll a vacancyvac in the fi rst violin section. The On motion by Mr Lymperis, secondednded bbyy VP Cornelsen,Cornelsen, to aapproveppprove MOTMOT NegotiatingNegotiiating CommitteeCoC mmittee andand Management will meet in the fi rst the agenda, it was approved unanimously.ously. weekweek ofof JulyJuly toto negotiatenegotiate a successorsuccesso agreement. The Committee con- On motion by Mr Onachuk, secondednded d by VPVP Cornelsen,Cornelsenn, to approveapprovo e sistssistts of EmilyEmily BBarkakati,arkakkatii, ChChrisris DuDurham,rh Greg Near, Bill King, Amanda the minutes of the previous meetingg as presented,pressentedd, theythhey werewere approvedappproved Sparfeld,Sparfeld, GeorgeGeorge TroiaTroia andand BarbaraBarbara Zmich. unanimously. 11:2311:23 am AlonzaAlonza McKenzieMcKeK nziei joinedjoin the meeting. President Troia gave the followingg report:repporrt: TheThe FisherFiF shher TheatreTheatre NegotiatingNegotiaatit ng Committee met on Thursday, May The union has paid half of the printingriintinng costscostts ofof thethe expiringexxpirring DSODSO 22,22, 2014,20014, to discussdisccuss thethe structurestructurer anda timeline of the negotiations as agreement and are in the proofreadinginng stagesstagees ofof thethe newnew agreement,aggreemennt,t wellwwell asas formulateformulate proposals.propossals. TheThe CommitteeC consists of Alan Ayoub, which goes in effect September 1, 2014.220144. HeH alsoalso extendedextendedd hishis con-conn- SusanSusan BarnaBarna Ayoub,AyA ouo b, KeithKeiith Claeys,Cllaeys,, Paul Onachuk, George Troia and gratulations to the following retiringg DSODSO musiciansmuusiicianss whowho havehave sharedshs ared CherylCheryl Zetterholm.Zeetteerholm. their talents by being esteemed membersembm ers off thethhe DetroitDetroit SymphonySymphony TheThe CommunityCommuuniti y OrchestraOrcheestra NegotiatingNNee Committee and Manage- Orchestra and exemplary members of tthehe DDetroiteetroit FFederationedderation of MMusi-ussi- mentmment metmet atat LocalLocal 5 ono Wednesday,Wednesday, May 14, 2014, to discuss a successor cians, AFM Local 5: agreement.aggreement. TheThe unionunion committeecommitteee declinedd an initial proposal to extend • Violinist Beatrice Budinszky-Staplesaples ((5050 years)yeae rs) thetht e agreementagrreement twotwo years.years.. TheThe committeecomm proposals were read, consid- • Oboist Donald Baker (41 years) ered,eredd, andand respondedresponnded to byby managementmmaanagem with a proposal to extend for • Violist Cathy Compton (41 years)rs) oneone year.year. TheTThe unionunu ion hahass ddedeclinedclined tthe offer to extend and submitted a • Violinist Bruce Smith (39 years) countercounter proposal.proposal. • Trombonist Tanny Gurin (36 years)ars) At thethe requestreqquest ofof S/TS/T SusanSusan BarnaB Ayoub and Alphonso Pollard, • Oboist Shelly Heron (29 years) AFMAFM Legislative-PoliticalLegislative-Political DirectorDirector (both members of the AFM Di- • Principal clarinetist Ted Oien (2626 years)) versityi Committee),C i ) PresidentP id TroiaT i contacted the offi ces of US Sena- The Michigan Opera Theater concluded its spring season with a tor Debbie Stabenow and US Representative Sander Levin to request

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 24 5/28/14 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 24 District of the Michigan State House of Representatives, including the city of Utica and parts of Sterling Heights and Shelby Charter Town- meetings, during which Mr. Pollard would explain why the AFM needs ship. Mr Karpinsky supports putting working families fi rst and creating their support to help close a loophole in the current legislation that policies that fi ght outsourcing of jobs. He is a member of the American allows fi lm companies to offshore post-production work on movies Federation of Teachers and a past president of the Hamtramck Federa- that use tax incentives for their production. Currently, only 75% of post tion of Teachers. He has the endorsement of the AFL-CIO and is also production expenses must stay in the US; the new legislation would the brother-in-law of Local 5 board member Paul Onachuk. Mr Kar- make that 100%. The Detroit Metro AFL-CIO Executive Board and pinsky is asking for Local 5’s endorsement. On motion by S/T Ayoub, delegate body have also endorsed the AFM Listen Up! campaign that seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the endorsement of Mr Karpin- protests this problem, targeting Lionsgate Productions. If members have sky by Local 5, the endorsement was approved unanimously. not signed the online petition, please go to the AFM website link and Sec/Treas Ayoub spoke to the board about Local 5’s Youth member- sign it. ship category, which allows people 20 years or younger to join with- The online petition is also on Local 5’s Facebook page. President out the obligation of paying national and local initiation fees. Other- Troia mentioned that the documentary Standing in the Shadows of Mo- wise, Youth members have the same rights and obligations as regular town is now owned by Lionsgate – meaning no future backend pay- members. Though Local 5 charges members in this category the same ments will come from its use. AFM International President Ray Hair amount as members who have not earned a reduction as a result of age is very appreciative of Local 5’s efforts on this issue. Mr Conway men- and/or years in the union, the AFM does allow locals to adjust the rate tioned an issue that, in the past, composers who received NEA grants charged to Youth members.Sec/Treas Ayoub calculated the cost to the chose to record their product overseaseas – a ppotentialotential aarearea too investiinvestigate.gate. local forfor thesethesse individualindividduall membersmembers to be just under $24/quarter, if they President Troia also pointed out thatt ththereere wawass no AAFMFM bbugug iinn ththee enendnd do notnott receivereceiive hardhard copiescopies ofof thethe KeynoteK or invoices. credits for the movie Lincoln, thoughh tthehe CChicagohicagog SSymphonyymy phonny rerecordedcoordrded SinceSiS nce therethere arearare currentlycurrently onlyonly three Youth category members in the score. President Troia has been askedasked by DavidDavvid ElsilaElsila andana d DavidDavid LocalLLocal 5 anandd ththee ofoffifi cecers/boardrss/board aarere always looking for ways to interest Hecker to serve on the committee ofof thethe LaborLabor LegacyLegacy ProjectProject Inc.,Inc., youngyooung musiciansmusicians in thethe union,union, sheshe put forward the idea of dropping which will take up the task of raisingg ffundsunu ds ttoo rerestorestore ththee LLaLaborbor LeLegacygacy thethhe YouthYo utu h rateratet ttoo $2$24/quarter4//quara ter (o(orr $96/year). Much discussion ensued. monument. Mr McKenzieMcKenzie thoughtthought thatthhat wouldwould be an attractive price to parents but President Troia thanked the membersmbers of thethe ExecutiveExecuutive BoardBoard andand alsoalsoo suggestedsuuggeested tthathat ththereere shshouldouuld bbee valid benefi ts geared specifi cally to Local 5 for attending the 30/50-Yearear PartyPartyy andand forforr theirtheir supportsuppop rt inin youngyoy unng musicians.mmusicians. making it a great event. S/T Ayoubb reportedreported thatthat approximatelyapproximately 166166 VPP CornelsenCoorneelsen talkedtallked aboutabout thethe challenge and importance of getting people attended the party. Donationsons totaledtotaled $4,904.00.$4,9004.4 00. TheThhe costcost ofof themtheme toto staystay inin thetthe unionunioon andand whetherwhw they and their parents would the party was $3,529 (Club Venetian)ann) andand $470$4770 (gold(gold cards),ccards), totalingtootaliing wantwaw nt toto be ableable tot earnearrn enoughenouggh toto offset the cost of being in the union. $3,999. The party made a profi t of $905.00.$9005.00. Mr ConwayConway thankedthanked Mr He alsoalso asaskedkeed whwhetherether yoyoungstersunggsteersr would start asking for scale for per- McKenzie for his words at the podiumuumm duringdurini g thethe partypaarty program,program, en-en-n formingforming inn situationssituationons thatthhatt wouldwould otherwiseo be for gaining experience. couraging people to make donationss ttoo DeDDetroitttroit MMuMusicianssicians FuFund.ndn . Sec/TreasSec/Treas suggestedsuggesteed thatthat thethee unionuninion would sell the Youth membership Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reportsrts of MonthlyMonthlyy Income,Incn omme, CashCash Dis-DiD s- on thethee intangiblesintangiblles ofof beingbeb ing in thethe information loop, enabling them to bursements and Comparative Fiscall Year-to-Date.Ye ar-t-to-Date. OnO motionmoto ion by MrMr learnlearn moremmore aboutaboout whatwhat itt isis to bebe a professional musician. Lymperis, seconded by Mr Conway,y, toto receivereceivve thethe reports,rreports,s theytheh y were MrM ConwayConwway thoughtthought ththee acactt of lowering the cost of joining should received unanimously. be accompaniedaccompaniede bbyy ououtreachutreach eeffortsffor in the schools and other musical Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the PaPayrollyroll reports.reportrts.s OnOn momotiontiion bbyy Mr organizationsorganizatiions forfor youngyouung people.people. PresidentP Troia asked Mr McKenzie Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie,ie, to aapprovepprove thethe rreports,eports, ththeyey werewere whetherwhetther hishis studentssttudenents whowho ccomeome tto Local 5’s building for lessons ask approved unanimously. aboutabbout joining.joining. HeHe rerepliedplied yeyes.s. SSec/Treasec/ Ayoub reminded the members Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Offi cers’ Expenses and Charge off theh boardb d that,h sincei thishi wouldld be a resolution pertaining to fi nan- Cards reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis cial matters, it would need to be voted on by members of the union at to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. a membership meeting. President Troia suggested the board revisit the Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications subject at the July meeting. He also mentioned that New York City from Christina Fong and Ursula Walker. On motion by Mr McKenzie, Local 802 is starting to represent teachers because of the prevalence of seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applications, they were ac- music being taken out of the schools. cepted unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub read a thank you letter to the board from Scott Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- Hawkins, son of Local 5 member Bob Hawkins and grandson of de- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census ceased member Robert Hawkins. Scott recently was awarded the Ka- report. plan Scholarship – a $1,000 scholarship from the Detroit Musicians Moving to Old Business – In light of unanticipated AFM Sym- Fund for a music student at Wayne State University. Winners of the phonic Work Dues that will begin to be paid during this coming season Kaplan Scholarship are chosen by members of the WSU music faculty. on behalf of the musicians of the Michigan Opera Theatre, the offi - His well-written letter told of the importance of his having grown up cers presented an amended balanced budget for FYE2015. On motion in a musical union family. by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the amended The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Friday, budget, it was approved unanimously. June 27 at 11:00 am. In New Business, President Troia read to the board a letter he had 12:37 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, received from Bo Karpinsky – a Democratic candidate for the 30th to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 25 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 6/27/14

The meeting was preceded by a moment of silence in remembrance President Troia attended an informational picket on Friday, June 6, of Local 5 member Ernest Rodgers and former Local 5 member Don 2014, at 6:45 am, which turned out to be the formal announcement Davis – both recently deceased. of the fi rst contract for the Cesar Chavez Academy in Detroit. Michi- The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called gan AFT President David Hecker, had announced that this school had to order at 11:17am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well voted to unionize one week after Michigan became a so called “right- as Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Also present to-work” state. Michigan gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer was were Executive Board Members Robert Conway, David Denniston, in attendance as well quite a few supporters from the Detroit Metro Alonza McKenzie, Robert Lymperis and Paul Onachuk. AFL-CIO. President Troia will provide more details in his next “Music On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve Stand” column. the agenda, it was approved unanimously. The 52nd ICSOM conference will be held in Los Angeles, August On motion by Mr Lymperis, secondedonded byby Mr McKenzie,McKenzie, to approveapprove 2525–28.–228. PPresidentresident TTroiaroia statedstated thatthat heh feels players’ conferences are im- the minutes of the previous meetingg as presented,presented, theytheyy werewerre approvedapproved popportantrtant to LLocaloco all 5 andand thethe AFM.AFM. HeH would like to attend the ICSOM unanimously. coconferencenfeerencec iiff hishis negotiationnen gotiation schedulesched allows and is offering to cover a The next meeting of the Executiveive BoardBoard willwill taketake placeplacce onn Friday,Friday, poportionrtion of tthehe eexpensesxpennses hihimselfmself in order to do so. July 11 at 11:00am. FiFinally,naally, PPresidentresident TTroiaroiai aattendedttended the visitations for Don Davis and President Troia gave the followingg report:repe oort: ErErnienie RRoRodgers.dgers. HHee alalsoso aattendedttennded EErnie Rodgers’ funeral, at which he MOT Negotiations are plannedd forforr nextnexxt weekweek startingstaarting MondayMonday spspokeoke andannd presentedpresentet d thethe familyfammiily withw a certifi cate for his 60 years of morning. memmembership,mbere shhip, aas wwellell as a LLocaloocal 5 BBible. A number of members of the President Troia has had preliminaryarry discussionsdiscusssions withwiith AlanAlan Lichten-Licchteen- unuunion,ion, iincludingnncluuding himself,himses lf, SusanSussan andannd Al Ayoub, performed in Ernie’s fu- stein about possible meeting dates foror nnegotiationsegotiattioons on tthehhe FFisherisheh r ThTThe-he- nenneralral prprocession.ocessionon. Mr MMcKenziecKene zzie wawwasa among the performers on the altar atre Agreement. dudduringring tthehe service.seerviv cce. Mr McKenzieMcKennzie reportedr that the Rodgers famiy has President Troia reported that hee andand thethe CommunityCommmunin ty OrchestraOrcheh stra deddecidedciided to ccreatereeate a sscscholarshipholarshiip inin Mr Rodgers’ name to Wayne State Committee are still waiting for a responsespponse ttoo ththee lalaststt ccounterountn er pproposal,roposal, UnUniversity,iversitty, to bbee adadministeredministeered tthroughhrhro Mr McKenzie’s charitable or- which was made on May 23. gaganizationnization IIn-Accord.n-AcA coord. The ofoffifi cicialal launch of the scholarship will occur President Troia reported that he hashas foundfoundd SugarSugar ManMann inin thethe formfof rmm ofof wiwithinthin tthehe nnexteext fefeww weweeks.ekks.. new use that has been pursued by thehe unionunioon forfor thethe lastlasa t twotwwo years.yeears. TheThe SeSec/Treasc/Treas AyoubAyoub presentedpreeseented reportsrep of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- AFM West Coast offi ce received a paymentaymentt forforo $22,780.80$22,7780.80 forfor thethe newnew bubursementsrsr eements aandnd CComparativeomparaativve FiscalFisc Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr use, pension, and processing for the 1100 sosongsngngs usuusededd aass ththee sosoundund track DeDDenniston,nnnisston, ssecondedeconded by MrMr Onachuk,Onach to receive the reports, they were for the Academy Award-winning documentarycumentary SearchingSearchhing forfoor SugarSugar ManMan. rereceivedceived unanimously.unanimouusly. Eight musicians or their estates are receivingreceiving paymentpaymment forfor thethhee trackstracks SeSec/Treasc/Treas AyAyouboub presentedpresented ththee Payroll reports. On motion by Mr they are credited with. Included inn th thisis g grouproup a arere m membersembers D Dennisenniis McMcKenzie,Kennzziie, sesecondedconded bbyy Mr CConway,onw to approve the reports, they were Coffey, Mike Theodore, Danny Brucatocato andand EricEric Morgeson,Morgeson, deceaseddeceased apapprovedprovedd unanimously.unanimously. members Andrew Smith and , and former members Dennis Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Offi cers’ Expenses and Charge Kovarick and Sixto Rodriguez. Many thanks to all connected with this Cards reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, project – Dennis Coffey and Mike Theodore, AFM President Ray Hair, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. AFM counsel Jennifer Garner, AFM Electronic Media West Coast Rep Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of a New Member Applica- Peter Marroquin, Local 5 Sec/Treas Susan Barna Ayoub and Local 5 tion from Jeffrey Pedraz. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr staff person Mary Johnstone. President Troia commented that the pay- Lymperis, to accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. ment happened primarily on the strength of the contracts themselves. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- Sec/Treas Ayoub added that President Troia’s persistence had been cru- tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. cial to making this happen. Moving on to Old Business, the Board resumed discussion begun at the previous meeting about Local 5’s Youth Membership category and the possibility of lowering the cost for musicians under the age of 20, as well as creating value specifi cally for those young musicians. Mr Mc- eBilling Kenzie stated that special workshops and perhaps trips to the symphony Important Notice would be important. Mr Denniston commented that the union needs to be doing surveys, a typical marketing tool, to fi nd out what our Members who have not members want most. Mr McKenzie restated his opinion concerning the importance of having partnerships, saying that a partner can provide opted out of eBilling (the Local 5 email dues billing a mailing list and perhaps an alternate venue. The Guitar Center and the Steinway Piano Gallery are two of many possibilities. Mr Conway program) will no longer receive dues billings in the suggested a presentation at the Detroit School for the Arts. On motion mail. Please contact Local 5 if you are unsure by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to draft a resolution to the membership, proposing a change to the Youth Membership category of your options or would like to opt out of eBilling. by lowering membership dues for that category to $24/quarter (or $96/year) – dues that would raise to the regular rate when a musician

Keynote ◆ 3rd Quarter 2014 ◆ 26 6/27/14 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 26 President Troia passed around a thank you note from the family of deceased member Johnny Allen. Sec/Treas Ayoub read a note from reaches the age of 21 – in order to bring more young people into Lo- Local 5 member “Saucy” Sylvia Mureddu, thanking the offi cers, board, cal 5 and to generally encourage familiarity with unions to a younger membership and staff for the article in the most recent Keynote about generation, it was approved unanimously. her induction into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame – referring to President Troia reported that he received a thank you letter from the Keynote as her favorite paper. Democratic candidate for the 30th District of the Michigan State House Mr Onachuk mentioned that members are asking about not receiv- of Representatives Bo Karpinsky for the endorsement he received from ing continuing payments from the use of “Reach Out (I’ll Be There)” the Board of Local 5. Mr Onachuk reported that Mr Karpinsky has also on the Detroit Medical Center. President Troia will look into it. been endorsed by the AFL-CIO and the MEA. President Troia added 12:34 pm On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, that both he and Sec-Tres Ayoub made personal contributions to Mr to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. Karpinsky’s compaign. Sec/Tres Ayoub gave a brief report on the recent Local 5 workshop, entitled “The Importance of Presenting Your Image.” Photographer and horn player Tony Cleeton of AFM Local 15-286, Toledo. gave a Keynote is your newsletter, now fi ne presentation. There were 11 attendees. Though this represents an available in COLOR via email and at increase in attendance over the previous workshop, members of the Development Committee will continue to look for the best days and www.detroitmusicians.net. times for members (and non-members) to attend. This workshop was We value your input and welcome your scheduled very close in time to the actual presentation, thereby not in articles and ideas. Contact us at a timely enough way to appear in the Keynote. Members who have not given the union an email address would not have known about it in 248.569.5400, ext. 0. order to attend themselves nor to share the info with others.

• LOCALLOCAL 55 HONORHONOR ROLLROLL • 30/50-Year Party Sponsors New 30/50 (and More) Members Special thanks to the donors who lightened the 30-Year Members 50-Year Members 30/50-Party load on Local 5’s budget. We extend our Mark Abbott Lanny Austin gratitude and appreciation to all of you angels. Randy Casteel Charles Bernadich James David Jr Gordon Camp Federation Sponsors Friendship Sponsors Anthony DiMaria Dayna Hartwick $100 and up $50–$74 Sylvia Mureddu Clarence Witkowski James Frobe Richard Holstine Stevland “” Morris Tony Russo Daniel Harris Bobbie Lasister Robert Cook Susan Ayoub Mertis John Jr Donald Lewandowski Phil Grameno Charles Bernadich Randall Knight Joseph Maltese Bob “Allison” Allesee Keith Claeys Laura Larson Earl Marshall Jr Doug Cornelsen Earl DeForest Naomi Levine Stevland Morris Dave Everson Ray Duk Laurence Liberson James Pashkot Chris Nordman Laura Larson Haden McKay Gerald Richardson George Troia William Robertson Alonza McKenzie Jay Valle Ed Zelenak Dave Skotarczyk Chris Nordman Wallace Wood *Gregg Powell Partnership Sponsors Mike Skrzynski Jr 70-Year Members Constance Price Betty Carroll $75–$99 Harold Orr Robynn Rhodes-Poole Joseph Messana Sam & Peggy Tundo *Theodore Smith Thomas Zelenak Wendell West Eric Totz Donald Slaughter Robert Tye 75-Year Member Ray Riggs was photographer. See all his party photos at: Brian Ventura Anthony Russo http://rayriggsphotography.smugmug.com/Other/DFMparty14/ 41441649_DPbdg6 (with no space, of course) *30-Year Member by virtue of new Bylaw, Article II, Section 2(a)

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Steven L. King passed away on June 3, 2014 at the age of age of 83. He was born on September 11, 1931 in Surry 56. He was born on May 14, 1958 in Detroit and affi liated County, VA and affi liated with Local 5 in 1984. A 28-year with Local 5 in 1989. A 25-year member, he played the member, he played the piano, organ and keyboard. George guitar, bass and keyboard. The Grammy-winning recording came to Detroit from Virginia with the band Gentlemen engineer is best known for his work with Eminem. The and Their Ladies. in-house engineer at 54 Sound in Ferndale, he worked with acts ranging from Aretha Franklin to the Winans, Patti Smith, George Clinton, Kem and Juan Atkins. In the 80’s, Detroit Federation of Musicians he got his start, working with and learning from musician- Member Survey producer Don Was. Beginning with the punk rock band To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer the Pigs in the late 1970s, Steve ultimately made his big- or teacher, you must submit your information. The easi- gest mark in hip-hop, funk and R&B as the engineer at 54 est way right now is to fi ll out the form below and email, Sound. This led to work with rappers including 50 Cent, snail-mail or fax it in. Lloyd Banks and Nas – part of a career that included hit rock (Sponge), gospel (Selected of God) and jazz (Stanley Local 5 Membership Survey (please print) Clarke) recordings. More recently, he continued to per- form with M.L. Liebler & the Coyote Monk Poetry Band. First/last name: ______His hospitalization before his death forced him to bow out Email address: ______of an Israel tour with the group. Website: ______Ernest E. Rodgers died on June 10, 2014 at the age of What do you want known about you as a musician? 80. He was born on March 31, 1934 in Monroe, MI and af- ______fi liated with Local 5 in 1952. A 58-year member, he played ______saxophones and clarinets. A list of his professional awards, as well as the musicians and entertainers with whom he per- ______formed, would fi ll an entire page of this publication. Born into a “show biz” family, his parents were dancers; Ernie ______made his fi rst appearance on stage at the age of 8 months. Later, he and two brothers (including Local 5 Member Vir- What kinds of work might you be looking for? gil Rodgers) had a tap dance act that performed through- Theater ❑ Symphony ❑ Club ❑ Studio ❑ out North America with their parents. Graduate of Cass Weddings ❑ Parties ❑ Receptions ❑ Tech and teacher in the Detroit Public Schools system, he Other______was DPS Swim Coach of the Year while at Northwestern HS, in addition to taking the Northwestern HS Jazz Band I give private lessons on the following instruments: to Europe three times. (Please see an additional tribute to ______Ernie in the “Music Stand” on page 5, and note that there is Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: an upcoming InAccord event honoring him; see page 23.) Detroit Federation of Musicians Arlene A. Seaman passed away on May 3, 2014 at the 20833 Southfi eld Road age of 96. She was born on January 21, 1918 in Pontiac Southfi eld, MI 48075 and affi liated with Local 5 in 1943. A 71-year member, she Fax: 248.569.1393 Email: [email protected] played the cello and piano – and was considered by her The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and friends to be vital to Detroit area students of music. will not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party.. George N. Taswell passed away on April 15, 2014 at the

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