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Membership Meeting: May/June 2018 Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 Vol. 78 No. 5 @ 1:00 pm Membership Meeting: Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 @ 1:00 pm Local 10-208 of AFM CHICAGO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OFFICERS – DELEGATES 2017-2019 Terryl Jares President Leo Murphy Vice-President Terryl Jares B.J. Levy Secretary-Treasurer Leo Murphy BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Bauchens Bob Lizik Rich Daniels Janice MacDonald Casual Contracts Frank Donaldson Charles Schuchat Welcome Spring! Jeff Handley In our Bylaws, one of the obligations of union membership is the leader has a strong position to negotiate a resolution. CONTRACT DEPARTMENT to file a union contract with the local for all engagements. I hear a The CFM has also served to help reach a settlement between a Spring in Chicago. Today it seems more like winter with snow, sleet, high winds Leo Murphy – Vice-President lot of “reasons” members chose not to file a contract, but the most purchaser and a leader. If your work is outside of Local 10-208, and cold temperatures. By the time this Intermezzo reaches you, we will hopefully be Nancy Van Aacken frequent reason is that members don’t feel it gets them anything. the contract that you filed with the CFM would be sent to the seeing green grass, sunny skies and warmer breezes. Spring is also the time we look ASSISTANTS TO THE But I want to mention several good reasons to file that contract. correct Local, they would bill you for your work dues and if a PRESIDENT - JURISDICTIONS The CFM offers liability insurance coverage for certain types dispute arises the CFM would pursue it on your behalf. forward to the outdoor festivals and concerts. Leo Murphy - Vice-President Things begin at Ravinia in Highland Park June 1st. The Chicago Symphony will of casual jobs and the process is simple: you file a contract and And then there is the pension contribution. While there Supervisor - Entire jurisdiction fill out a liability request form and send both forms to the CFM. is concern about the pension fund, I do know that the be in residence July 12 through August 19 with 15 diverse programs including the including theaters (Cell Phone: 773-569-8523) If your request is approved, there is no cost to you for the contributions that I earned while I was a freelance musician Ravinia debut of conductor Gustavo Dudamel. There are also interesting concerts in Dean Rolando coverage; you just pay the work dues for your contract. (playing weddings, private parties and corporate events) the Martin Theatre. Check out their programming at www.ravinia.org Recordings, Transcriptions, This coverage is designed for small groups, performing private added to the total contributions paid on my behalf. I thank During the Great Depression, James C. Petrillo, CFM President saw an Documentaries, Etc. events. The coverage is not for street fairs, outdoor events and those leaders for doing the right thing and filing their contracts. opportunity to put unemployed musicians to work. The Grant Park Music Festival, (Cell Phone: 708-380-6219) some other events, but more and more CFM members are using Those contributions will be part of my income when I retire. then known as Grant Park Concerts, debuted in 1935. Now eighty-three years later, DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE this coverage every year. This coverage was started to help CFM I don’t see my pension as my sole source of income upon ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR their season will begin on June 13 and go until August 18 with concerts primarily musicians who are acting as an occasional leader and need retirement, but it will be an important part of that retirement. AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL this type of coverage. If you have any questions about the items I discussed please on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. All of the concerts are free and take place in ORGANIZATIONS Terryl Jares Leo Murphy Another benefit is legal protection if your contract is contact me. I would be glad to help with filing or insurance the Jay Pritzker Pavilion of Millenium Park. Go to www.grantparkmusicfestival.com B.J. Levy inappropriately canceled or disputed. The CFM has taken requests. My office also helps with understanding the wage scales for this summer’s schedule. DELEGATES TO CHICAGO purchasers to court to recover wages with no charge to you. and how they work. Whether by email or phone, reach out if you There are also free public concerts co-funded by the Music Performance Trust FEDERATION OF LABOR AND Often when a dispute arises, by having that contract in place have any questions. Fund throughout Chicago. These include the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society led by INDUSTRIAL UNION COUNCIL Barbara Schubert in Hodges Park in Park Ridge; two park concerts with the City Rich Daniels Leo Murphy Terryl Jares Lights Orchestra conducted by Rich Daniels presented by the Evergreen Park District DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE and the Park District of Orland Park; Frank Winkler’s Symphonic Pops Orchestra at AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS the Prairie Arts Center in Schaumburg; the Chicago Philharmonic returning to the Rich Daniels B.J. Levy Humbolt Park Boathouse; and the Chicago Sinfonietta in Millenium Park. Last, but Frank Donaldson Leo Murphy Terryl Jares not least, don’t forget to visit Wrigley Field to cheer on our Chicago Cubs and listen Alternates: to the wonderful CFM organist Gary Pressy. Enjoy the season. Charles Schuchat EDITOR, THE INTERMEZZO B.J. Levy Terryl Jares ASSISTANT EDITOR, THE INTERMEZZO Leo Murphy Suspension and Expulsion PRESIDENTS EMERITI Gary Matts Ed Ward In this issue of the Intermezzo are the suspended and expelled information along and let them know it is not too late to pay their VICE-PRESIDENT EMERITUS Tom Beranek lists as of March 31, 2018. We understand that sometimes the yearly annual membership dues and be reinstated or to rejoin from expulsion. dues bill gets missed due to hectic days or a change of address. Your yearly membership dues help keep the doors open SECRETARY-TREASURER EMERITUS Spencer Aloisio We understand and we want to keep you on board! If you have any and fund our mission to represent the needs and interests of questions please give us a call or send us an email. We can clear up professional musicians. If you have questions about membership or BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERITUS Ruth Marion Tobias any issue. The office number is 312-782-0063 and you can ask for have encountered financial hardship due to illness or unforeseen the Membership Department or for me personally. If you know circumstances, please contact us. We are proud to serve you. Open Daily, except any member on the suspended or expelled lists, please pass the Thank you so much! Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Office Hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. All Phones: 312-782-0063 (24 Hrs.) AFM WEB SITE: www.afm.org CFM WEB SITE: www.cfm10208.com SCAN TO CONNECT WITH THE CHICAGO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS Address all e-mail to the SCAN TO SEARCH FOR A CFM MEMBER ON THE UNION WEBSITE Secretary/Treasurer: Have a new address that you want to send to the CFM, or maybe a question [email protected] Scan this QR Code to search for a CFM member on the CFM website. about your membership? Maybe you want to know who to contact about a The code takes you to the Public side of our website where you can particular topic. 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