2016 30/50-Year+ Party

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

Volume 79 Number 3 Keynote Q3, 2016

Photos pages 12–16

Home of the Pros Semi-annual Membership Meeting Special Features in This Issue • Keep up to date on union events • Tips for musician travel from AFM, • Ask questions; share suggestions other authorities, page 6 • Meet musicians you don’t know • Retired DSO violinist Ann Strubler premieres adoption documentary and Accompanied by usual refreshments symphonic composition, page 11 Monday, OCTOBER 17, 7 pm • Photos of 30/50-Year+ Party sponsors Local 5 Hospitality Room and attendees, pages 12–16

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The Music Stand ...... 1 Local 5 Support Line ...... 21 WindWords ...... 3 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 21 AFM Travel Tips ...... 6 Comedy Corner ...... 21 About eBilling Notification ...... 6 Member Directory Info ...... 22 Classified Advertising ...... 6 TEMPO Contributions ...... 23 Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 8 Labor Day Parade Info ...... 23 AmazonSmile ...... 8 Executive Board Minutes ...... 24–26 MusiCares Dental Clinic for Musicians . . . 9 Membership Survey ...... 28 Member Newsline ...... 10–11 UAW Chaplaincy Conference . . . . . 28 30/50-Year+ Party Coverage . . . . 12–16 Closing Chord ...... 29 Welcome, New Members . . . . . 18–20 Missing eKeynote? ...... 29

Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings • Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day (see you at the These fine folks helped bring you this issue parade; details on page 23) of Keynote . Your support will assure their • Monday, Oct. 10: Columbus Day continued advertising . • Tuesday, Nov. 8: Election Day Bugs Beddow ...... 29 Sept. 16, Friday Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 27 Free MusiCares Dental Clinic for Musicians Johnny Rodriguez ...... 17 (see details, page 9) WSU Music Department ...... 7 Oct. 3, Monday Due date for 4th quarter dues Oct. 14, Friday Closing deadline for 4th quarter Keynote materials Oct. 17, Monday Semi-annual Membership Meeting (details above) The Music Stand by George Troia, Jr. Local 5 President The Band Played On

“Casey would waltz with a strawberry blonde and the band played on.

“Evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul Shooting rockets to the moon, kids growing up too soon...

“But his brain was so loaded it nearly exploded The poor girl would shake with alarm...

“The cities ablaze in the summertime... Politicians say more taxes will solve everything...

“And the band played on.” Honorees at this year’s 30/50-Year+ Party: Back row, l-r: Richard Cieslowski, Edwin Jones, Dennis Tini, Andreal Cart- er, José Mallare,Craig Strain, Jeff Trudell, Bill Meyer, Richard osing you, losing it – neither I hope – but sometimes Boelter,William Robinson and Eldred Baird . the songs of long ago and not so long ago seem to Front row: John Baldori, Leo Harrison, Salvatore Ciara- L vino, Joseph Mikszewski . See full party coverage beginning reverberate true in the current affairs of today. We can only on page 12 . pray that people will stop turning to guns as the only solu- tion for their problems. My thoughts and prayers go to so memory lane for me, seeing so many of you who were for- many who have lost their lives in these recent weeks. mer band mates. So many great musical experiences shared! In this edition of “The Music Stand, “I will reflect on our These represent the experiences of career accomplishments Annual 30/50-Year+ Party, recap the 100th AFM Conven- worth congratulating again and again. tion and look ahead toward a both musically and politically packed fall season, all while the band plays on (song lyric 100th AFM Convention June 20-24, 2016, credits to John F. Palmer for “The Band Played On,” 1895, Las Vegas, Nevada and to Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield for “Ball of Our delegation from Local 5, including Susan Barna Ayoub, Confusion,” 1970.) Mike McGowan and myself, braved the 115-degree heat, a barrage of Electric Daisy Carnival goers and a Donald Annual 30/50-Year+ Party Trump rally/demonstration to attend this milestone con- Thank you to all that came out for our Annual 30/50- vention. Year+ party, and congratulations again to all of our honor- Probably the best news for all of us is that the recommen- ees! The party itself seemed to take on a new vitality with dation for no dues increase or decrease was passed by the more of our membership participating. Convention, along with the Local 5-supported Resolution It is always a pleasure and an honor to celebrate our for Electronic voting for contract ratifications. Financially members and this class of honorees was no exception. When speaking, the Federation is in the black with hopes of find- the group was assembled for a picture, it was a trip down continued on page 2 Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 1 Keynote The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Editor George Troia, Jr . Managing Editor Susan Barna Ayoub Graphic Designer Virginia L . Hunt Produced via Adobe Acrobat Pro Published by Detroit Federation of Musicians Local 5, American Federation of Musicians Keynote Ad Rates Full page $225 .00 2/3 page $155 .00 1/2 page $120 .00 1/3 page $80 .00 Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub, President George Troia and Delegate 1/4 page $60 .00 Mike McGowan at the AFM’s 100th Convention, held this year in Las Vegas . 1/6 page $40 .00 1/8 page $30 .00 ing a permanent home in the future. will replace former Local 47 President 25% discount to members For those interested in my candida- Vince Trombetta. I would also like to All ads must be cy for IEB, I was not elected, but offer wish Vince the very best life has to of- union compliant. my congratulations to those who were. fer. Vince became my friend in 2012 Call for rate card and full details . I did come away having met many after my election to the Local 5 Presi- Materials deadlines: January 15, wonderful delegates from across the dency. I found that he was a boyhood April 15, July 15, October 15 country who share a deep concern for friend of our own Bob Mojica and the future of the AFM, so my heartfelt toured with Maurice Davis and Gil LOCAL 5 Committees thanks to them for their support and Askey, performing behind the Su- DSO Orchestra Committee: to those of you here who wished me premes. Vince was also the house saxo- Robert Stiles (chair), Joseph Beck- well. I wish to extend a special thank phone and woodwind player on the er, Monica Fosnaugh (ICSOM), you to Sue Ayoub and Lynne Mangan, long-running Mike Douglas Show. Bryan Kennedy, Sharon Sparrow, who helped with my campaign. The Convention represented the Kenneth Thompkins Most of the incumbents were re- current membership of 66,779 mem- Fox Theatre Negotiating Com- elected to their current positions and bers of the 150 locals that attended, mittee: David Denniston, Christa ran as the unity team, with the excep- represented by 232 delegates (infor- Grix, Paul Onachuk, George Troia, tion of Secretary/Treasurer Sam Folio, mation from the roll call of the 100th Susan Barna Ayoub who will be replaced by current Sym- Convention of the American Federa- Local 5 Development Commit- phonic Services Director, Jay Blumen- tion of Musicians, Credentials Com- tee: George Troia, Susan Barna thal. A departing heartfelt thank you to mittee, Tammy Noreyko, Chair). Ayoub, David Denniston, Alonza Sam for the help he has given our Lo- “And the Band Played On…” McKenzie, Paul Onachuk, Patrick cal – and me, personally. Also, the new Zelenak President of Local 47, John Acosta, continued on page 5 Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 2 Mangan spontaneously decided to sponsor him to a Local 5 Youth Mem- AFM Local 5 bership(!!!). You’ll see a lovely thank “Home of the Pros” by Susan you letter from Matthew on page 20, Barna Ayoub, expressing his gratitude, not only for Local 5 President the scholarship (from the Detroit Mu- George Troia, Jr ., ext . 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer sicians Fund), but for his introduction Vice President to the union itself. Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net Secretary-Treasurer f you like hot weather, this is cer- We Want to Hear From You Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 Itainly the summer for you!!! Wow! Which brings me to a question I sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net Executive Board would like to ask you: David Denniston Another Free Dental Clinic If you came to this year’s party, you Robert Lymperis Lynne Marie Mangan I am thrilled to announce that once might have noticed that attendance Paul N . Onachuk again Local 5 will be hosting a free was higher than it has been in the past Patrick Zelenak dental clinic for professional musi- few years. We are wondering why that A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan cians, funded by MusiCares – the is. Even though we invited all Local David Horger – Alternate humanitarian extension of the Re- 5 members this time (not just those President Emeritus Gordon Stump cording Academy (which presents the with 30 years or more in the local), DME Referral Agent Grammy Awards). This year’s clinic that only accounted for about 10 ex- Mary Johnstone, ext . 4 will take place on Friday, September tra attendees who have been in the pros@detroitmusicians .net mary@detroitmusicians .net 16, in our Southfield offices. Please union for a shorter length of time. So, Membership Administration check out page 9 for the details on if you came, would you contact me Membership, ext . 0 how to participate. Please do consider and let me know what brought you local5@detroitmusicians .net Local 5 Agent taking advantage of this great benefit to the party this year (unless you’ve Ralphe Armstrong provided through your union. And, already weighed in on this)? Maybe LA3501@aol .com Address & Telephone please feel free to share this informa- you come every year, maybe it was 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 tion with your non-union musical because this year’s party was one Southfield, Michigan 48075 248 .569 .5400 colleagues. Local 5 is proud to be a week earlier than usual ... whatever Fax Number resource for our entire musical com- the reason, it will be useful for our General Office: 248.569.4716 munity! planning for next year. If you did not Website www .detroitmusicians .net come but nevertheless would like to Hours 30/50-Year+ Party Pix weigh in on anything related to the Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm Beginning on page 12, you’ll see party, please feel free to email me at Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, photos from the 2016 annual 30/50- [email protected]. Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, year+ party. Many thanks again to Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, AFM 2016 National Convention Columbus Day, Election Day, Ray Riggs for his wonderful photo- Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, graphic work and for sharing a very The AFM’s 100th Convention earlier Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, sweet story from one of our new 50- this summer was probably the calmest New Year’s Eve All views and opinions expressed in year members (page 14). The win- that I have attended. As usual I met Keynote articles by non-elected mem- ner of the 2016 Kaplan Scholarship, with the AFM Diversity Committee bers are those of the authors themselves and do not necessarily reflect Matthew Kolar, performed for the – which presented the second Wom- the opinions or policy of the Keynote staff or the Board of Directors of the attendees. In a marvelous gesture, Lo- en’s Caucus in as many conventions. I Detroit Federation of Musicians . cal 5 Board Member Lynne Marie continued on page 4 Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 3 Wind Words, continued from page 3 tional Musician, the AFM partnered with the National Mu- sical Instrument Carry-on Coalition to work with the US would like to congratulate San Francisco Secretary-Trea- DOT, the FAA, and the airline industry to resolve some surer Beth Zare for her terrific presentation at this year’s inconsistent travel policies of long standing. On page 6, Caucus. The photo below was taken by her spouse Dee you’ll see a list of abbreviated procedures from the com- Rogers. I am especially pleased to report that the Diver- plete AFM Travel Kit. You can access the complete kit at sity Committee, headed up by Houston President Lovie http://www.afm.org/what-we-are-doing/travel-resourc- Smith-Wright and AFM Legislative Director Alfonso es/afm-travel-kit/. Pollard, has been infused with new purpose. I look forward with excitement to the work of the coming year. Little-Known Union Plus Benefits From time to time, I like to remind you of benefits that are available to you as a union member through Union Plus. Here are a couple I bet you don’t know about: Union Plus now administers a Legal Services Program in-house. Learn more about it by going to unionplus.org/legal. It has a new, improved online lawyer search page (unionplus.org/legal- aid-services) that is optimized for mobile devices. Also, in 2015, Union Plus introduced a Consumer Reports program. The union member discounted price is $22.00 for a year – a 27% savings off the regular subscription rate. I highly recommend that you spend some time at the Union Plus

DEE ROGERS website to learn more about their offerings. The AFM Women’s Caucus, back row, l-r: Madelyn Roberts (former President and Secretary-Treasurer, Phoenix Local Don’t Miss These “Newsline” Events 586), Tina Morrison (IEB member and Vice President, Spo- kane Local 105), Susan Barna Ayoub (Secretary-Treasurer, In this issue, you will notice interesting news about some Detroit Local 5). Front row, l-r: Miho Matsuno (Member, of our members in the “Newsline,” including a tribute to New York City Local 802), Lovie Smith-Wright (President, Houston Local 65-699), Beth Zare (Secretary-Treasurer, San Local 5 Member Billy Cairo to be held in October (page Francisco Local 6) . 10) and a fascinating autobiographical documentary premiere in November about Local 5 Member and retired Latest on Crossing the Border DSO violinist Ann Strubler, focusing on her adoption I also attended some great workshops at the Convention, and made to raise awareness of adoption issues (page 11). including one on Immigration, specifically as it pertains (By the way, Billy Cairo is still with us; upon hearing about to musicians who cross the border between the US and the tribute to him, a number of people contacted us franti- Canada for work. Since Detroit is a major border cross- cally worried that he had passed on....) ing, it is an important service Local 5 facilitates with the Canadian Federation of Musicians (formerly known as The March of the Musicians the AFM-Canada), a complementary office of the AFM And, finally, remember that the Labor Day Parade is just located in Toronto. Here is a link to the CFM website around the corner. With this being a presidential election pages with essential info about working on either side of year, we expect this to be an especially exciting parade. We the border: http://www.cfmusicians.org/services/work- are publishing the usual basic info about the parade (pp xx), permits#CanadianworkPermits. but it is subject to change to accommodate the possible attendance of politicians running for office. We will share Need Some Travel Tips? information with you if/when it changes. Please DO join Speaking of travel, as you may have read in the Interna- us and march in the parade!…sba Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 4 The Music Stand, continued from page 2

Fall By looking at the lineups for this fall, all venues look to be very busy. The Detroit Symphony and the Michigan Op- era Theatre both show a full array of offerings, as does the Fisher, Detroit Opera House and the Fox Theatre’s hosting of shows, including, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Mur- der, The Book of Mormon, Elf, A Christmas Story, The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King, to name a few. Several of the agreements will yield raises for our members in wag- es and pension contributions. The pension contribution at the Detroit Opera House will go to 12.99% and our Community Orchestra agreement will go to 10%. Over many weekends last season, I counted more than half of our membership of 905 working under our agreements. “And the Band Played On…” This fall will also mark another election cycle, and real- izing we have a very diverse membership, we rarely endorse At the 1916 AFM Convention, President George Troia of the a candidate though we are often asked to do so. For those AFM Law Committee poses with Law Committee Chair E . Eddy Bayens . that are not aware, our local is part of the Metro AFL-CIO, and by virtue of our bylaws, I am required to serve on its Prize-winning author David McCullough, who recently executive board. The Metro does screen candidates for office quoted Dwight D, Eisenhower in saying public leadership as to their support or lack thereof regarding working people. requires four key qualities: character, ability, responsibility They do issue a list of endorsements that can be found on and experience. McCullough feels Donald Trump lacks all their website, www.metroaflcio.org. For those of you living these qualities and wonders why any American, whether in Detroit, the Metro has already endorsed Janee Ayers for Republican, Democrat or Independent, would entrust a City Council. She was selected to fill a vacated seated and legacy of monumental achievements to someone clearly is running for her first full term. Janee is the former Secre- not qualified to be President. Just saying... tary of Unite Here and former Vice-President of the Metro My vote in November will go to the candidate who most AFL-CIO. I have walked picket lines with her and can attest exemplifies the idea of government “of the people, by the to her strong convictions for working families. people, for the people” and also values the contributions of working people, and hopefully, the band will play on. Electing a New President As far as our national election goes, one need look no fur- ther than our state to see how well a businessman works Semi-annual in public office. Former Gateway executive Rick Snyder, Membership Meeting who should be outsourced as far away from the governor’s Monday, October 17, at 7 pm office as possible, preferably driven out of the state on the • Get the latest Local 5 news. worst roads in the country that just seem to escape his attention. Just imagine this disaster multiplied by 50 states, • Share your thoughts & suggestions. influencing every country in the world, and I believe you Enjoy the socializing and refreshments. would have the scenario of a Trump presidency. Reflecting Local 5 Hospitality Room on my love of history, much of it from people like Pulitzer Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 5 TRAVEL TIPS – ABBREVIATED PROCEDURES he AFM has partnered with the National Musical Instrument Carry-on Coalition to work with the US DOT, the FAA, and Tthe airline industry to resolve some inconsistent travel policies of long standing. Here are a few tips to protect yourself on the road: A. Insure your instrument. I. Remove all extraneous items from your in- B. Measure the size and weight, instrument’s case and carefully secure the instru- cluding the case. ment inside the case. Place identification inside C. Study airline carry-on and checked- and outside the case. baggage musical instrument poli- J. Have an alternative, backup transportation cies before selecting an airline. plan in mind. D. While booking your reservation, K. Do not argue with flight crews! Calmly ask to tell the agent you will be travel- speak with a customer service supervisor. ing with a musical instrument. Ask to L. Examine your instrument for possible damage speak to customer service to address questions. before you leave the destination airport. E. Request/purchase priority boarding in advance, and M. Report any violation of airline policy or damage to keep copies of receipts. airline customer service before you leave the airport. F. Carry a copy of the DOT rule as outlined in the Fed- N. If you believe the airline has violated its written poli- eral Register or the DOT website, as well as a copy of cies, first file a complaint with the airline. Also file a di- the airline’s policies. rect complaint with the Department of Transportation. G. Limit carry-on items to one musical instrument, plus a personal item. For the complete “Guide to Flying with Musical Instru- H. There’s a possibility that your instrument will not be al- ments,” produced by the AFM in collaboration with the lowed in the cabin with you, so be sure to have a proper members of the National Musical Instrument Carry-On travel case to avoid damage if the instrument must be Coalition, visit: http://members.afm.org/announcements/ stowed. flying-with-musical-instruments

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Finally, Mrs. Anne-Marie Matchulat donated $50 as Q: Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible part of regular ongoing donations in memory of her for charitable donations? late husband, Local 5 member Ernie Matchulat. A: Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. Eligible products are marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 8 Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 9 Member Newsline

Congratulations to Local 5 Members Pamela Wise (shown at left) and Marion Hayden (right), 2016 Kresge Music Fellows! “The 2016 Kresge Artist Fellows exemplify the exceptional talent, vision and dedication that have always defined Detroit’s artists and creative communities,” says Michelle Perron, Director of Kresge Arts in Detroit. Each fel- lowship comes with an unrestricted $25,000 prize and a year of professional practice support provided by Creative Many Michigan, including an invitation to an intensive professional development retreat presented by New York-based artist-service organization y l smith Creative Capital. darr

See and Hear One of Local 5’s Own – & Many Others We want to hear your news, too. Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. You don’t have to write a thing, but anything you do write would be gratefully appreciated.

Rick Robinson (below) and CutTime Productions recently completed their Knight Foundation project, expanding the Classical Revolution Detroit series (CRD) to 33 professional events last year. They hired 84 musicians to perform in 17 venues. CRD made believers of many venue owners who want them back and won many new fans. Congrats, Rick!

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 10 Retired DSO Violinist Premieres Documentary and Symphonic Composition to Commemorate National Adoption Month

dopted at birth by a doctor and his wife, Ann Ou- ing her birth parents and discovering her musical and spiri- Arada Strubler started piano at the age of three; vio- tual heritage. (Her birth father was a jazz musician from lin at age five in rural Minnesota. During the summer of Boston; her grandfather played in the John Phillip Sousa 1969, she attended the National Music Camp at Interlo- band.) chen, begging her parents to stay that fall. Two years later she became an alumnus of the ninth graduating class of Playing at the Max the Interlochen Arts Academy. The young violinist then Using his own inherited talent, Ann’s son Michael has pro- earned a bachelor’s degree at New England Conservatory duced a documentary of her life story – The Tapestry: A and a master’s at Boston University during which time she Musician’s Journey. Her youngest son, Matthew, composed was honored with the Joseph Silverstein Award for Out- “The Tapestry: A Symphonic Poem,” an ensemble based on Ann’s birth mother’s story. Both will be premiered at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center at 3 pm on Sunday, November 20 (National Adoption Month), with members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra. Webcast by Detroit Public Television, this “story-concert-for-a-cause” will raise national awareness of adoption issues and provide needed funds for Spaulding for Children, an innovative adoption agency in Southfield supported by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Musicians of the DSYO will open the story-concert premiere playing a Branden- burg Concerto and the first movement of Beethoven’s 6th Symphony. (The “Pastorale” was the first piece that Ann plunked out on standing Violinist at Tanglewood. Ann became an official the piano at age three.) Then the 30-minute documentary AFM member when she played her first year out of gradu- will be followed by a performance of Matthew Strubler’s ate school in a Michigan string quartet and as a sub in composition by an ensemble of DSO musicians. the Minnesota Orchestra. Then she won an audition with AFM/DFM members who are interested in attending the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where she played in the the event will find tickets available at http://www.dso. first violin section for 30 years. Even after retirement, Ann org/ShowEventsView.aspx?id=3455&prod=3454. Prices supported her colleagues during the contentious 2010-11 are $25 per individual adult ticket, $15 per adult ticket for DSO strike by playing community concerts and supplying groups of ten or more, and $10 for students (for Group and the musicians’ website with her poignant cartoons. Student discounts, you must call the DSO Box Office at 313.576.5111); $50 per person for the concert and Spauld- A Special Calling Beyond Music ing reception that follows or $500 per table of 10. Call But during those 30 years, Ann and her husband, Dr. Da- contact Cheryl Gist at 248.443.0300, ext. 274. vid Strubler, became advocates to find adoptive homes for To learn more about Ann Strubler’s story online, go to hard-to-place kids, publicly sharing her own story of find- https://www.thetapestryfilm.com.

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 11 Revisiting the Great 30/50-Year+ Party of 2016 A very special thanks goes to the donors who lightened the 30/50 Party load on Local 5’s budget. We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of you angels.

Federation Sponsors ($100 and up) Stevland (Stevie Wonder) Morris Ed Zelenak (not pictured) Doug Cornelsen Ray Duk Phil Grameno McKinley Jackson (not pictured) Chris Nordman George Troia Norka & Phil Grameno Mickey Atkins

Minka & Doug Cornelsen

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George Troia Ray Duk Chris Nordman Mickey Atkins

Partnership Sponsors ($75–$99) Sam & Peggy Tundo (Peggy not pictured) Patrick Zelenak (not pictured) Sue & Al Ayoub

Sam Tundo Sue Ayoub Al Ayoub

Friendship Sponsors ($50–$74) Charles Boles, Linda Borushko, Charles Bielak, Keith Claeys, Ronald English, Laura Larson

Ray Riggs was our photographer. See all his party photos at: http://www.rayriggsphotography.com/Galleries/Other/DFM2016 KeynoteKeynote u u 3rd Quarter 2016 u u 13 13 • LLOCALOCAL 55 HONORHONOR ROROLLLL • New 30/50 (and More) Members 30-Year Members 50-Year Members 70-Year Members Kerstin Allvin Eldred Baird John Baldori Carrie Banfield-Taplin Richard Boelter William Buckeyne Richard Cywinski Andreal Carter Salvatore Ciaravino Gerritt De Vries Richard Cieslowski Robert Doering Rebecca Hammond Ron Dunn Leo Harrison McKinley Jackson Barbara Hassan William Robertson Velda Kelly Edwin Jones II John Santini Jonathan Liebman Carrol Lenderman Elma Tronianko Arlene Nixon Peters Jose Mallare Nick Zonas Matthew Schiebold William Meyer 75-Year Member Jeffrey Trudell Joseph Mikszewski Philip Patanis Lawson Turner Donald Ozga 80-Year Member Derek Weller Beatriz Staples John Sarna Walter White G Craig Strain George Wietecha Dennis Tini Ray Tini Michael Urso

Other Angels Worthy of Mention Ray Riggs reported the following party event: “A touching story. Joseph Mikszewski came up and asked me if I still had last year’s photos. I said, ‘Yes, I do’ (I never throw anything away, even though it makes for a lot of hard drives.). He told me his wife had died just a couple weeks earlier, and he didn’t have many pictures of her, so he asked if I could look for some. Today I found a few, and I’ll be making some prints of different sizes and sending them to him. It makes it all worth it.” Joseph Mikszewski

Upom hearing Kaplan Scholarship winner and Wayne State student Mat- thew Kolar perform a saxophone solo at the party, Executive Board member Lynne Marie Mangan decided to sponsor him as a Youth Member of Matthew Kolar Lynne Marie Mangan Local 5 (See more about Matthew on pages 18 and 20.).

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Paul Hunt, Keith Claeys & John Dorsey Ralphe Armstrong & Jef Reynolds

Sue Barna Ayoub & Aaron (Little Sonny) Willis Buddy Budson & Ursula Walker

KeynoteKeynote uu 3rd Quarter 2016 u u 16 16 Percussionist Johnny RodRiguez JR. AvA ilA ble for A ny style of music ••• [email protected] 248.996.4219

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Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 17 Welcome, New Members, 4/21–7/22/16

CLARK IRWIN 5780 Spring Valley Ln, Dryden, MI 48428 c 248-628-4458; dolphindance25@yahoo .com CHRISTINE BEAMER Trumpet 6091 Brookhaven Lane #38, Clark plays the trumpet with the Bijou Orchestra, River East Lansing, MI 48823 Raisin Ragtime and does a variety of freelance work. c 509-435-5025 cnbeamer@gmail .com ALVIN JONES Viola 26225 Hopkins, Inkster, MI 48141 Christine plays viola in the c 313-989-6450; jonesalvin48@gmail .com Guitar, bass guitar/electric Lansing and Midland Sym- Alvin is a member of Chill FX. phony Orchestras. She is currently seeking work in MATTHEW KOLAR 1558 Woodgate Dr, Troy, MI 48083 orchestra, opera, new music, h 248-524-3058; c 586-909-1628; kolarmatt@wayne .edu and chamber music. Saxophone Matthew is the winner of the 2016 Kaplan Scholarship, funded by the Detroit Musicians Fund. He is seeking work as a classical saxophonist. (See photo and story on page 00.) BRITISH BURNETT 38551 Metro Villa Drive #111Y, Harrison Twp, MI 48045 BRANDON LePAGE c 313-685-9986; britishwinfree@hotmail .com 12358 Buckingham, Southgate, MI 48195 Vocalist, vocal coaching, keyboard, drums, bass guitar/electric c 313-300-6426; lepagebrandon@gmail .com British is a graduate of Oakland University with a Bach- Flute, piccolo, alto flute elor Degree in Music Education (K-12 Vocal). She has pre- Brandon is a mem- viously taught K-8 vocal music at Northpointe Academy ber of the Lansing in Highland Park, MI, and is currently teaching K-5 vocal Symphony Orches- music in the Southfield Public Schools. She is a private tra. He is always voice coach for students, adults and professional vocalists; prepared, knows his has been a stage actress for musicals; and has experience in part, is easy to work independent film acting. She is seeking commercial work, with, arrives early live work as a backup vocalist, studio vocalist (lead or back- and loves to play. ground), live soloist, work as a keyboard player, cartoon/ He is seeking classi- movie vocalist/characters, live stage acting and film acting. cal work: orchestral, Genres: classical, jazz, gospel, CCM. She also studied acting chamber music, in and dance at OU and is experienced in dance. the studio and live events. He teaches LUCAS DICKOW 5760 Lancaster Lane, Commerce, MI 48382 flute/piccolo, all lev- c 248-722-3088; ldickow@bgsu .edu els, as well as begin- French horn, guitar ning piano. Lucas is a freelance French horn player and teacher. He has COLE MARTIN a M.M. from Bowling Green State University, 2016, and a 43 Ted Miller Dr, Bowmanville, ON L1C 0L8 B.M., Central Michigan University, 2014. c 905-995-2653; colekidd@outlook com. Guitar, bass guitar/electric

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Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 18 Welcome, New Members, continued from page 12 KEVIN WALSH 1080 Windrush Dr, Oshawa, ON L1K 2R5 MICHAEL RAIS c 289-923-3317; kevinjwalsh@live .ca 2164 Wilshire, Westland, MI 48188 Drums h 734-502-4218; c 313-915-0304 DAMON WILLIAMS michaelraisbassist@gmail .com P . O . Box 292, Troy, MI 48099 String bass/double bass, bass guitar/electric w 586-467-5667 Michael performs with the IL Segreto String Quartet and Drums has been playing for 26 years. He is a graduate of Wayne Damon is a member of Detroit’s Own in the Pocket and State with a BM and Vandercook College of Music with an is seeking additional work, teaching drums, playing jazz, MM. He has studied the bass with Derek Weller (EMU), R&B, soul and house music. Max Janowsky (DSO), Stephen Molina (DSO), Al Martin (Billie Holiday) and Roger Rais. He was the Livonia Pub- lic Schools Teacher of the Year for 2015-16. He is an active music education clinician, having presented at Michigan Music Conference and the American String Teacher As- sociation National Conference. He is seeking a variety of work including symphony, live performances, studio, musicals, weddings and conducting, as well as teaching both electric and double bass. His website is michaelrais.com. ROGER SILVI 642 River Oaks Drive Milford, MI 48381 h 248-685-1205; w 248-684-7465; c 248-444-1025; rsilvi@comcast .net Roger leads Roger Silvi and Friends, and performs with the Downbeat Jazz Orchestra, and Premier Big Band. He is seeking theater work. PATRICK SMILLIE 20270 Fleetwood Drive, Harper Woods, MI 48225 MARLO WILLIAMS c 773-575-2015; pat@patsmillie .com 2207 Syracuse Court, Dearborn, MI 48124 Vocalist c 734-834-3299; marlo t. .williams@gmail .com Pat is a lead String bass/double bass, bass guitar/electric, vocalist Marlo is classically trained and stylistically flexible, with vocalist/ 20+ years’ experience playing the bass. Her experience songwriter includes orchestral, chamber and Broadway, opera, ballet, with 30 years’ rock/pop, and bluegrass. She has great enthusiasm for new experience music and collaborative projects. She has studio and re- in rock, soul, cording experience and is comfortable singing while play-

, I l blues, R&B ing. Filling in when people need a bassist is a strength of and Motown. hers. She also adapts well to any kind of music. She teaches He sounds private lessons to people of all ages. She has a BM from similar to Joe Duquesne and MM from University of Michigan. She is Cocker, Bob joe ma zz a , C hicago seeking live performance work and teaching opportunities Seger and Mitch Ryder. He toured Eastern Europe in and would welcome wedding work. She can also play simi- 2011 and is looking for recording/touring opportunities, larly to a cello, since she has a custom bass that has a higher TV/radio studio work, festivals, corporate events, song- range than most. writing and publishing. continued Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 19 Welcome, New Members, continued from page 13 New Youth Member Matthew Kolar Wayne State University student Matthew Kolar was the BESNIK YZEIRI recepient of the 2016 Kaplan Scholarship. As such, he per- 736 Elliot St . East, Windsor, ON N9A 3S4 formed at the 30/50-Year+ Party in June, where Executive h 519-256-7522; c 519-564-5714; besnikyzeiri@hotmail .com Board Member Lynne Marie Mangan generously commit- Viola, violin Besnik leads the Besnik Yzeiri Band. He enjoys playing ted to sponsor him as a Youth Member. The following is his jazz, blues and gypsy music while improvising and being letter of thanks: creative. He likes to mix different genres into one. “Dear Scholarship Donors,

“I would like to greatly express my thanks for choosing me as the receiver of the Detroit Federation of Musicians/ Kaplan Scholarship. At first my gratitude was just for the award, but after playing for the 30/50 dinner the organization invited me to, and being sponsored to join the organization, I must express my thanks for not only the scholarship, but also for introducing me to the organization itself. “I had no idea that such a community of musicians ex- isted. Even though I am on the younger side of the scale, it is amazing to see such a wide web of people in my field in motion, and it is even more amazing that I get to be a small part it. I am more than excited for the opportunities joining is going to offer me, and I cannot express how thankful l New member or old, you can extend your am for being wel- comed into this network by making more of your fellow community. members aware of your talents and skills. “I assure you the award will go Simply fill out our Membership Survey to good use, and on page 28. thank you once again for choosing me as the award winner, it has opened up a world of oppor- tunity. Detroit Federation of “Sincerely, Musicians AFM Local 5 Matthew Kolar” Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 20 Local 5 Support Line Detroit Musicians Entertainment Referral Gigs – 2nd Quarter The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The groups Date Leader Players City and individual players likewise comply with the Local 5 policy by 4/6 José Riojas 1 Detroit filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Please support 4/7 José Riojas 1 Warren all of them in return. 4/8 Cliff Erickson 1 Denton (Texas) CLUBS/SINGLE 4/16 Richard Vidrio 4 Dimondale ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS 4/16 Sarah Cleveland 2 Farmington Hills bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF: 4/28 Ola Hemphill 1 Detroit reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband 5/5 José Riojas 1 Westland Aug. 4: Roseville City Hall, 6:30 pm Aug. 6: Ernie’s Mediterranean, Clinton Twp., 7 pm; 5/5 José Riojas 1 Detroit 586.286.8435 5/9 Ruth Myers 1 Southfield Aug. 19: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp, 9:30 pm; 5/9 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Detroit 586.741.8544 5/9 José Riojas 1 Warren Sept. 10: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp, 9:30 pm; 5/15 Ruth Myers 1 Wash., D.C. 586.741.8544 5/24 Ron English 1 Detroit Sept. 16: Harvest Moon Celebration, Farmington, 5/29 Cliff Erickson 1 Kimball 7 pm, 248.473.7276 6/4 Janet Houston 2 Saline Oct. 8: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp, 8 pm; 6/6 José Riojas 1 Warren 586.741.8544 6/8 Pamela Wise 1 Detroit 6/12 Sven Anderson 1 Grosse Pte Park Sept. 2–5: Detroit Jazz Festival, Hart Plaza, 855.JAZZDET; detroitjazzfest.com 6/13 José Riojas 1 Detroit 6/25 Edward Pelts 1 Plymouth OPERA AND 6/30 Edward Pelts 1 Detroit THEATER PERFORMANCES Oct. 11–16: Fisher Theatre, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder; 800.745.3000; broadwayindetroit.com Oct. 15–23: Michigan Opera Theatre, Carmen; — Comedy Corner — 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org Oct. 16: Fox Theatre, Il Divo; 800.745.3000; A vocalist hired a piano player to olympiaentertainment.com accompany her at an audition for a night club job . ORCHESTRAL & OTHER CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES After listening to a couple of songs, the owner said, “Can you sing Aug. 27: Michigan Philharmonic, followed by a ‘When Sonny Gets Blue?’ It’s my showing of The Force Awakens; Campus Martius favorite song . If you can sing it, Downtown; 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org you’re hired .’ Sept. 30: Dearborn Symphony, “The Music of Cham- The singer whispered to the piano player, “I don’t know it pions”; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org all the way through . .” Oct. 2: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “Handel/Men- delssohn/Bach,” featuring Sonia Lee, violin; The piano player whispered back, “I know it . Go ahead and 313.640.1773; gpsymphony.org start and I’ll prompt you ”. Oct. 7–9: Detroit Symphony, “Rhapsody in Blue”; Reluctantly she began, “When Sonny Gets Blue . . ” and 313.576.5111; dso.org then looked at the piano player for help . He whispered Oct. 9 Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, “To Be confidently . . “Bb minor ninth ”. or Not to Be at the Player’s Club, Detroit,” featuring David Jackson, trombone; 248.559.2095; Our “Comedy Corner” editor is Joe Podorsek . If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for detroitchamberwinds.org consideration, please email Joe at basso@aol .com .

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 21 Directory Changes (4/21–7/22/16) HOME ADDRESS Carrol Lenderman Ross Turner Christa Grix Michael Benoit c/o Cherita Rens 2886 E Eisenhower Pkwy 248-347-6881 Hudson Cook LLP 19534 Coventry Ann Arbor, MI 48108 EMAIL ADDRESS Riverview, MI 48193 1909 K Street NW Suite 400 HOME PHONE Michael Benoit Washington, DC 20006 Lynne Mangan Ann Cannell [email protected] 24138 Tana Ct. Ann Cannell 248-542-4716 Michael Dause Farmington Hills, MI 48335 3126 Linwood Avenue Unit 7 Ola Hemphill [email protected] Romona Merritt Royal Oak, MI 48073 586-221-1608 Alan Freeborn 4827 Kingsmeadow Lane Sandra Dziedziula Carrol Lenderman [email protected] Jacksonville, FL 32217 317 South Elm Street Apt 406 734-558-0315. Christa Grix Nermis Mieses Owosso, MI 48867-2676 Paul Reeves Jr [email protected] 309 Donbar Dr Catherine Franklin 734-612-1118 Bowling Green, OH 43402 Sharon Sparrow 1350 Southfield Road CELL PHONE [email protected] Birmingham, MI 48009 Michael Robinson Jr Amanda Blaikie Ola Hemphill 1851 Elsey Drive 313-598-0565 15350 18 MileRoad, Apt 302 Charleston, SC 29407-1707 Clinton Township, MI 48038 Fredrick Boldt, Jr 248-840-0564

Reinstated Members (4/21–7/22/16) Farmer, Martha Croft, Matthew DON’T GO MISSING Parker Jr, Ray 223 Kent, Pontiac, MI 48340 Want to know what’s going on? Sarna, John 248-425-1424 Strnad, Ronald [email protected] Want gigs? Want to keep in touch? matthewcroftmusic.com Piano, keyboard, percussion, When you move, get a new phone And welcome back to a long- conductor, composer, arranger, absent member: orchestrator number or email address, let us know. Resigned Members (4/21–7/22/16) Planning to be Cleaver, John Vahldick, Tyler Keaster, Aaron away temporarily?

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Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 22 TEMPO Contributions, 2nd Quarter Here’s One Contribution

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Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 23 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 4/21/16

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. order at 11:05 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by VP na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to receive the financial reports, Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul Onachuk and Patrick they were received unanimously. Zelenak. The secretary-treasurer presented the Payroll reports. On motion by On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan to approve the reports, they were the agenda, it was approved unanimously. approved unanimously. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. reports. The board discussed forming an IT Committee, initially at least The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thursday, to evaluate charges from bluehost.com. On motion by Mr Zelenak, May 19 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Development seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the reports, they were approved Committee at 10:00 am. [Time of meetings was subsequently changed unanimously. to the Board meeting at 10:00 am, followed by the Development Com- The secretary-treasurer presented a report of New Member Applica- mittee meeting.] tions from Anthony Cleeton, Gordon Schermer, Jillian Jackson, Anthony President Troia gave the following report: Booker, Alex Hayashi, David Greene, Erinn Whitsett, Charles Laster, The president attended the Detroit Jazz Festival press release luncheon Wade Brown, Thomas Wolfgram and Eliot Heaton. On motion by Ms at the Detroit Athletic Club on Tuesday, at which the lineup for this year’s Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applications, they were festival was announced. Former Detroiter, Cass Tech grad and Local 802 accepted unanimously. member Ron Carter will be the artist in residence. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- Several issues have come up with the agreement ratified by the board ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census at the last meeting. One involves a new DJF application (APP) that the report. management is hoping to have ready for the festival. Through discussion The secretary-treasurer showed the board the ad for the upcoming among Chris Collins, Local 5 counsel Mami Kato, and President Troia, AFM 100th Convention program that was skillfully designed by Keynote adjustments have been made to the agreement. One change resulted in graphic designer Virginia Hunt. an addendum to the agreement to accommodate the APP; members will The board continued discussion about the Detroit Jazz Festival’s new be eligible to receive a percentage of the APP sales based on the amount app for live streaming (without download) of the concerts. On motion sold. The president was told the APP would be active while the buyer is at by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to ratify the agreement ad- the festival only – and that it cannot be downloaded or otherwise copied. dendum, it was ratifying unanimously. There was additional discussion about a performance rider that musi- Continuing discussion from a previous meeting about the availability cians have been asked to sign in the past, and the rider was adapted so that of event liability insurance through DME, Sec/Treas Ayoub informed the our members can sign without fear of being in conflict with the agree- board that the KOA campgrounds will begin booking their entertainment. The electronic media language contained in the agreement will be ment through the union’s referral service because of the inclusion of that as it has been, and still in force. The board will vote later in the meeting insurance with the contract. to ratify the changes. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to grant two President Troia attended a performance of MOT’s production of Aar- quarters of membership dues to a member who is experiencing severe on Copland’s The Tender Land at the Prechter center in Taylor on Sun- hardship, it was approved unanimously. day, March 20. Sec/Treas Ayoub attended a week earlier at the Macomb President Troia invited the members of the board to attend the 30/50- Center. The chamber opera was presented as part of their community Year+ Party, which will take place on Monday, May 9, at Club Venetian outreach initiative. The opera was well performed and received. at noon. The president also visited Renaissance High School in Detroit and The president handed around a letter from new 70-year member spoke to music students preceding a concert supported by the MPTF and John Santini, in which Mr Santini thanked the local for recognizing his performed by the Buddy Budson /Ursula Walker Group. length of time in the union and explained that he’ll be unable to attend There were several memorial services and visitations since the last the party since he lives in North Carolina. board meeting. The president and secretary-treasurer were at the service For comparison purposes, President Troia also handed around the table for former member and flutist Kathleen Emmons Course on April 2. a copy of a newsletter that Local 5 received recently from another local. Local 5 was well represented at the memorial service for Olympia Enter- 1:07 PM On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to tainment Director of Operation Lee Rifield, who died very unexpect- adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. edly on March 15. Board members Paul Onachuk, Susan Barna Ayoub, President Troia, and members Alan Ayoub, John Trudell, Jeff Trudell and Catherine Thomas were all present on April 5. The president also at- IMPORTANT REMINDER tended visitations for 60-year member Fletcher Barnett, James Jamerson Jr. and Lynn LaPlante. Many members of the union were also saddened to Please keep your life insurance beneficiary learn of the passing of Kay Ragsdale, who played in Detroit many times information up to date. Your heirs will love you for it. over the past 30 years with the Miss Saigon and Lion King tours. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve

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The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to President Troia also attended the visitation for 57-year member Jer- order at 10:10 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as ry Robotka, who passed on April 22. His family was very grateful for Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- the Bible presented. Jerry was a passionate accordionist who was named na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members to the Polka Hall of Fame. David Denniston, Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul Onachuk and Patrick On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Zelenak. the report, it was approved unanimously. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- the agenda, it was approved unanimously. bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to receive the financial reports, the minutes of the previous meeting as amended, they were approved they were received unanimously. unanimously. The secretary-treasurer presented the Payroll reports. On motion by The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Friday, Mr Zelenak, seconded by Ms Mangan to approve the reports, they were June 10, at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Develop- approved unanimously. ment Committee at 10:00 am. [Date of meetings was subsequently Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge changed to Thursday, June 9.] Cards reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, President Troia gave the following report: to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. There is a signed copy of the Detroit Jazz Festival agreement 2016- The secretary-treasurer presented a report of New Member Ap- 18 on the website. As of this extension, the rider given to participating plications from Christopher Smith, Bethany Moses, Judy Wu, Stephen members by the festival is superceded by the agreement, which is the Byars, Tamara Davie, Damon Williams, Alvin Jones, Cole Martin, Steve defining document. The union has had problems previously with lan- Parker and Kevin Walsh. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr guage conflicts between the agreement and electronic media waivers. Onachuk, to accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. Changes to the agreement are primarily monetary, new language that Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- specifically addresses student performers and the new electronic media ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census app. report. The Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra Committee has requested The Development Committee has been brainstorming ways in the use of AFM negotiator, Chris Durham, for their upcoming contract which new members can become more acquainted with the union, in- negotiation. The request has been submitted and granted. The docu- cluding being invited to attend meetings of the board. Along with cre- mentation has been filed with Federal Mediation and Conciliation Ser- ating special meetings for them, i.e. additional orientations, the board vice, as well as with the Michigan Employment Regulatory Commis- talked about creating special times in their meetings to invite new sion. Negotiations dates are forthcoming. members to talk with the board about themselves and ask questions. President Troia thanked all present who attended the annual 30/50- President Troia handed around thank you notes from the families of Year+ party. By all accounts, everyone had a good time. On the Mon- Gerald Robotka and Fletcher Barnett, who both passed away recently, day before, DME referral agent, Mary Johnstone, and the president as well as a thank you from Local 5 Member Dr Paul Reeves for ap- were guests on the Ask Dr. Paul radio show, talking about the party, as pearing on his radio show. well as the referral service. The interview can be heard by visiting our During the Good and Welfare portion of the meeting, a lengthy DFM Facebook page and clicking on the podcast. Secretary-Treasurer discussion continued about how to engage young and otherwise new Ayoub added that party revenue was $4,267.47, and expenses were members. $4,634.78, bringing the cost to the union of $367.31. Given the fact The board also discussed the fact that, for the first time, the num- that, in the past, the party used to cost the union about $4,000, this is ber of deaths per year may make it financially feasible to discuss self- good news. Attendance (of about 150 people) was about double the funding the members’ life insurance benefit. The officers need to gather previous past two years, with all but 10 being 30-year+ members and information from an actuary about how to determine at what point the their guests. Kaplan Scholarship winner Matthew Kolar performed for financial benefit outweighs the greater risk. the guests at the party. S/T Ayoub reported that Ms Mangan made an 12:05 pm On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Ms Mangan, to announcement at the party that she planned to sponsor Mr Kolar to a adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. Youth Membership in the union, which is much appreciated and sets a wonderful example for other members. President Troia participated in two teleconferences. The first was on behalf of TMA President Al Ayoub on Friday, April 29, updating their KEEPING CURRENT board on the current Pamphlet B negotiations. Proposals and counter proposals were discussed. The second one was on May 11, discussing Just a reminder that our local bylaws can be the new Tempo Signature organization. The primary topic was a fly-in found on our website (detroitmusicians.net) in to Washington, D.C. next spring to lobby lawmakers. More Tempo ac- tivities will be organized next month at the AFM Convention. the Members area and are updated as soon as The president visited 80-year member John Sarna at his nursing there are revisions . home and presented him with his recognition award. His family was very grateful and thanked the union for the presentation.

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Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 6/9/16

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to President Troia reported that he is scheduled to make a presentation order at 11:11 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well at Wayne State on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:45 am for an hour. All as Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Also present music majors are required to attend, so there will be a full auditorium. He were Executive Board Members David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, invited any board members who would like to take part in the presenta- Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. tion to join him. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve In New Business, the president read the names submitted to him the agenda, it was approved unanimously. by the MOT Orchestra Committee for their Negotiating Commit- On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve tee. Those members’ names are Greg Near, Bill King, Barbara Zmich, the minutes of the previous meeting as amended, they were approved Laura Larson, Andrew Wu and Amanda Blaikie. The board will return unanimously. next month to the subject of approving the committee, once Ms Blaikie The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, weighs in on whether she will participate in the negotiations as a result July 12 at 11:00 am - to be preceded by a meeting of the Development of winning a position in the Detroit Symphony. President Troia spoke Committee at 10:00 am. about issues that arose during the last negotiations, primarily having to President Troia gave the following report: do with communication problems internal to the committee. The union The Detroit Jazz Festival received a $200K grant from the Doris has the responsibility to see that fundamental guidelines are followed. The Duke Foundation to facilitate the development of the app that has been president also expressed his concern that negotiations wouldn’t start for discussed previously at the board. President Troia recapped that the app another 3 months. After discussion, the board suggested that Mr Den- will stream within the geographic area of the festival. He expressed his niston and VP Douglas Cornelsen take part in the negotiations strictly as curiosity about how it will work. It will cost $30 to purchasers and will non-voting observers. not allow downloads. The musicians will receive some residual payments. The board discussed some of the Recommendations and Resolutions MOT musicians and management are in the process of trying to co- to be considered by Delegates at the upcoming 100th AFM Convention ordinate dates for negotiations. The members of the committee will be in Las Vegas. President Troia spoke about two Resolutions that deal with discussed under New Business. online and electronic balloting, one of which he reminded the board that President Troia attended percussion final auditions on Monday, May Local 5 had signed on to. Election services that have been researched by 23 at the request of the Orchestra Committee. A candidate was selected Local 5 are less expensive than those recommended by the AFM. If one for the position of Assistant Tympani/Percussion. The president showed or both of the resolutions pass, Mr Denniston mentioned the need to the audition music booklet that is given to participants. He also offered clarify whether use of the recommended services will be mandated or if his congratulations to Local 5 member Amanda Blaikie, who won the they will be guidelines only. Another resolution discussed by the board position of second flute with our Detroit Symphony Orchestra. deals with traveling engagements, who may play on them and which lo- Members Bill Meyer and Gerald and Carol Irvin have recently ap- cals’ scales apply. Discussion touched on the situations in which musicians peared on Local 5 member Paul Reeve’s radio program, Ask Dr. Paul, might be put in a position to compete with less expensive, non-union WNZK 690 AM. Their interviews can be found in the form of a podcast groups. on both Paul’s and the DFM Facebook pages. President Troia reminded The president handed out a beautiful thank you letter from Member all that there is an open invitation from Paul for members to interview John Santini, which reads as follows: for their own purposes. Members George Benson and Mike Zelenak are currently hospital- “Dear DFM President Troia, ized, both reportedly in serious condition. “Recently I received in the mail a beautifully framed Certificate as Sev- On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve the enty Year Member of DFM-AFM Local 5, and the Program of the Mem- president’s report, it was approved unanimously. ber Celebration held on May 9. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- “This is to thank you, the officers, the executive board of directors and bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr the membership of Local 5 for the honor of this recognition. Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to receive the financial reports, they “Music is the amazing gift from our Creator to us humans. I am grate- were received unanimously. ful to God that my years have been enriched by the sound of music and The secretary-treasurer presented the Payroll reports. On motion by the companionship of musicians. Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they “Thanks to all at the DFM for your continuing efforts to advance the were approved unanimously. cause of music and musicians. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards “Sincerely, reports. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to ap- John Santini prove the reports, they were approved unanimously. P. S . Keynote is better than ever!” The secretary-treasurer presented a report of New Member Applica- tions from Clark Irwin, Brandon LePage, Christine Beamer and Marlo Sec/Treas Ayoub passed around an auction form from AVANTI Sum- Williams. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Denniston, to mer MusicFest, as requested by our members presenting AVANTI, in accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. case board members would like to contribute items for auction. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- 1:11 pm On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. report.

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KeynoteKeynote uu 2nd3rd Quarter 20142016 uu 27 19 Detroit Federation of Musicians Member Survey Local 5 Building Management Team Attends To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer UAW International Conference or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest UAW International President Dennis Williams was way, if you don’t do a profile at detroitmusicians.net, is to the featured speaker at the Monday, June 6, UAW In- fill out the form below and email, snail-mail or fax it in. ternational Chaplaincy Conference at the Walter and May Reuther Family Educational Center in Onaway, Local 5 Membership Survey Michigan (aka Black Lake). On hand were retired UAW (please print) Chaplain Willie Anderson, Local 5’s building mainte- First/last name:______nance manager, and his wife, Frankie Anderson. Email address:______Rev. Anderson is chaplain for the Retirees of UAW Website:______Local 160 as well as the International Representative for What do you want known about you as a musician? the Retired Chaplains of the International Chaplain- ______cy Committee. In addition, he sits on the Board of the Retirees at Local 160 and has been appointed Delegate ______for Local 160 of the Region 1 Retirees and representa- ______tive for Local 160 of the Region 1 (Political Awareness Group). Since 2002 he has also mentored retired chap- ______lains at Black Lake. Frankie L. Stewart-Anderson is chaplain for the retir- What kinds of work might you be looking for? ees of UAW Local 412 and a trustee on the Retirees Ex- ecutive Board as well as the chairperson for the Chap- Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q Wed- dings q Parties q Receptions q laincy Committee. She taught active chaplains from Other______1999 to 2001 and, working with her husband, has also mentored retired chaplains members from 2002 to 2014. I give private lessons on the following instruments: ______

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What’s so special about October 17? Left to right: Mrs Frankie Anderson and Rev Willie An- derson, Local 5’s union activist and building management Hint: See the Local 5 calendar on the table team; UAW International President Dennis Williams; Pas- tor Will Price from Kokomo, IN; Pastor Paul Nichols from of contents page and all will be revealed. Tulsa, OK, at Black Lake for the annual UAW International Chaplaincy Conference .

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 28 b Closing Chord b Thaddeus Jones passed away on February 29, 2016 at the Hall of Fame on September 16, 1988. He started playing age of 65. He was born on September 9, 1950 in Detroit the accordion at age 9 and played at fairs, weddings, and and affiliated with Local 5 in 1985. A 2-year member, he dances. He was part of the Robotka Trio with his mother played the trombone. Thad was the nephew of jazz greats on violin and his brother on guitar. The Robotka Trio was Thad Jones, Elvin Jones and Hank Jones. formed in the mid-1950s and appeared throughout south- Raymond Makowski passed away peacefully after a 25- eastern Wisconsin. In 1958, Jerry’s idol, Frank Yankovic, year battle with Parkinson’s disease, with family by his side, asked him to join his band as second accordionist. They on May 25, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born on De- toured the U.S. and Canada, doing a weekly TV show in cember 21, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio and affiliated with Lo- Columbus, Ohio and recording for Columbia Records. cal 5 in 1954. He always joked about the day being the In 1959, he left the Yankovic band and entered college in shortest of the year and that contributing to his height. Detroit, joining Matt Gouze and his Tamburitzans. They A 61-year member, Ray’s passion for music was part of performed thoughout the upper Midwest. Jerry graduated his life from the moment it began. He was a teacher for college in 1964 and started his own band in the Detroit a number of years for Toledo Public Schools and Detroit area. He was also part of the Art Walunas Polka Band and Public Schools. He served in the National Guard and was recorded three albums with Art, including the first U.S. a member of their band. Ray was among the finest percus- recording of “No Beer in Heaven.” In the early 1970s, Jer- sionists in the world during his tenures with the Toledo ry’s band released two albums of polka and waltz music. In Symphony, St. Louis Symphony and 35 years with the De- 1991, while leafing through his grandfather’s sheet music, troit Symphony Orchestra. He was a very giving and lov- he decided to record an album of all Czech music, gather- ing parent and grandparent. He was committed to giving ing the songs from his grandfather’s collection. In 1993, he back to his community and was Michigan’s biggest Ralph released a second Czech album and a third Czech album Nader supporter. in 1996. John Popp died on May 9, 2016 at the age of 83. He was Michael Zelenak died on June 13, 2016 at the age of 75. born on June 14, 1932 and affiliated with Local 5 in 1949. He was born on October 4, 1940 and affiliated with Local A 67-year member, he played the drums. 5 in 1957. A 58-year member, he played the drums, piano, Gerald Robotka passed away on April 22, 2016 at the age trumpet, string bass, timpani and vibraphone. Mike was an of 76. He was born on May 25, 1939 in Racine, WI and af- assistant music professor at Wayne State University for 30 filiated with Local 5 in 1964. A 51-year member, he played years. He played numerous instruments and performed in the accordion. Jerry was inducted into the Michigan Polka many Local 5 bands over the years.

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