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

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The Music Stand ...... 1 Comedy Corner ...... 21 From the Secretary-Treasurer ...... 3 Member Phone & Email Changes .... 21 Links to COVID-19 Resources ...... 5 A Silver Lining ...... 22

Executive Board Minutes ...... 6 Music-Themed Crossword Puzzle .. 24 TEMPO Contributions ...... 9 30/50+ Year Party Honorees & Closing Chord ...... 10 Registration Form ...... 25 Local 5 Quarantine Performances .... 14 Local 5 Highlights ...... 26 Welcome, New Members ...... 16 DMF Music of Giving ...... 27 Dues Billing Reminder ...... 20 Classified Advertisements ...... 27 Unfair List Information ...... 20

Calendar of Local 5 Events

Local 5 Office Closings Our Advertisers CLOSED UNTIL Monday, May 18 Per Executive Order Johnny Rodriguez ...... 5 Monday, May 25: Memorial Day bugs Beddow ...... 9 July 1, Wednesday Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 19 Due date for 3rd Quarter dues July 15, Wednesday Closing deadline for 3rd Qtr Keynote materials

Official Publication of the Detroit Federation of Musicians - Local 5, AFM, AFL-CIO Volume 83, Number 2 2nd Quarter 2020

The Music Yesterday Stand by George Troia, Jr. and Today Local 5 President

“If you are going through Hell, keep going!”- Winston Churchill

Do we have a choice? This is the question I keep asking myself daily as we deal with the coronavirus pandemic. In the past, I have often turned to those that have faced what I considered to be insurmountable difficulties for the answers of how they dealt with them which is why I have chosen one of my favorite Winston Churchill quotes to find a way through this morass.

In this edition of the Music Stand, I will report on how we have been dealing with shutdowns and cancellations, report on some notable passings, and tell you how we plan to move ahead. I will also update you on the AFM- EPF MEPRA application process. And yes, as Gloria Gaynor sang, We “will Survive!” A look back at Bob Allison, a Detroit media personality & Local 5 member, Continued on page 2 in his heyday as the host of the Ask Your Neighbor WWJ-AM radio program. In This Issue Our Advertisers

The Music Stand ...... 1 Comedy Corner ...... 21 These fine folks helped bring you this From the Secretary-Treasurer ..... 3 Phone & Email Changes ...... 21 issue of Keynote. Your support will assure their continued advertising. Links to COVID-19 Resources .... 5 A Silver Lining ...... 22 Executive Board Minutes ...... 6 Music Crossword Puzzle ...... 24 Johnny Rodriguez ...... 5 TEMPO Contributions ...... 9 30/50+ Year Party Honorees & bugs Beddow ...... 9 Closing Chord ...... 10 Registration Form ...... 25 Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 19 Quarantine Performances ...... 14 Local 5 Highlights ...... 26 Welcome, New Members ...... 16 DMF Music of Giving ...... 27 Dues Billing Reminder ...... 20 Classified Advertisements ...... 27 Unfair List Information ...... 20 www.DetroitMusicians.net The Music Stand Continued from page 1 on the payroll through the end of Shut Down August at a reduction of twenty percent of salary and full medical Editor On Wednesday, March 11, I George Troia, Jr. found myself at the monthly benefits. We are also grateful to our community orchestras Managing Editor Metro AFL-CIO Board/Delegate Mary C. Johnstone Body meeting at the IBEW Hall that stepped up to pay for cancelled services within the Graphic Designer anticipating the short drive over Therese Rose to Orchestra Hall to hear the open specified contract notification Published by rehearsal of the weekend’s series period, notably the Michigan Detroit Federation of Musicians of the presentation of Carl Orff’s Philharmonic, The Dearborn Local 5, Carmina Burana, when I received Symphony, and the Warren American Federation of Musicians notice that the rehearsal had been Symphony. Keynote Ad Rate closed to the public. This was the Full page $225.00 first sign of things to come. This We have been hearing from 2/3 page $155.00 led to a domino effect of many quite a few of you who have 1/2 page $120.00 more concerts and gigs being been using our links for various 1/3 page $80.00 cancelled, which has now turned requests, such as benefits 1/4 page $60.00 into cancellations of the remainder through the Cares Act, and 1/6 page $40.00 of seasons and a full blown others. We are glad we have 1/8 page $30.00 shutdown of all but a few activities. been able to help. If you are one 25% discount to members I can recall nothing like this in my of our members that does not All ads must be lifetime. use electronic platforms such as union compliant. email, texts or social media, feel Call for rate card and full details. free to pick up the phone and Materials deadlines: January call us, we are monitoring our 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 office phones even though the office has officially been closed. Mary also refers to several of LOCAL 5 COMMITTEES these sites in her article or you DSO Orchestra Committee: can find a complete listing on Jeremy Epp, Haden McKay, our Covid-19 resource page. Stephen Molina, Robert Stiles, Scott Strong

DSO Negotiating Committee: We are grateful to the Karl Pituch, Jeremy Epp , Peter organizations that have honored McCaffrey, Robert Stiles and Will Haapaniemi their payroll obligations for the time immediately affected. Community Orchestra The Detroit Symphony ended Negotiating Committee: up paying everyone for those Dennis Carter, Mike McGillivray, cancelled performances of Mike McGowan, Ray Riggs, George Troia, Jr. Carmina Burana, including subs and extras for that week, as well Webmaster: David Denniston as those hired for the next week. Contracted musicians will remain Continued on page 4 2 From the Secretary- employed workers, gig workers, AFM Local 5 Treasurer 1099-independent contractors “Home of the Pros” by Mary C. and low-wage workers affected Johnstone by COVID-19 by applying for Local 5 federal Pandemic Unemployment President Secretary- George Troia, Jr., ext. 1 Treasurer Assistance (PUA). You can apply [email protected] for these benefits by going Vice-President online at Michigan.gov/UIA. If Michael McGowan Well, here we all are, Livin’ la vida [email protected] you have previously collected Secretary-Treasurer COVID-19!! I’m sure everyone is unemployment, do not file a new Mary C. Johnstone going stir crazy by now, not being [email protected] claim - login to your MiWAM able to do ANYTHING! About Executive Board account to complete the next Alan Ayoub the only thing it hasn’t affected is steps for PUA federal benefits. For Douglas Cornelsen nature, thank goodness. I, for one, Ralphe Armstrong those eligible (you must provide have a heightened appreciation Lynne Marie Mangan proof of income – i.e., W-2, 1099, Nancy Chaklos for the beauty of spring flowers in pay stubs) in addition to receiving A.F. of M. Convention Delegate bloom. Andrew Wu your state benefit, you will also President Emeritus receive the $600 federal weekly Gordon Stump But on a more serious note, this payment. For those filing a new Vice-President Emeritus pandemic has caused a lot of Douglas Cornelsen claim, there is a schedule: Last Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus pain for a lot of people. Our names beginning with A – L can Susan Barna Ayoub hearts go out to those who were Director Emeritus file on Mondays, Wednesdays, afflicted with this virus, many who Robert Lymperis and Fridays; Last names DME Referral Agent have suffered greatly or lost their beginning with M – Z can file Therese Rose lives. And sadly, we are all still in [email protected] claims on Sundays, Tuesdays or the throws of it, even if possibly, Membership Administration Thursdays. Saturdays are available Membership, ext. 0 “flattening the curve” somewhat. for everyone. [email protected] And we must take a moment Address & Telephone to honor all those brave first 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 There are also other resources Southfield, MI 48075 responders and essential workers available for musicians. For AFM 248.569.5400 who are putting their own health Fax Number COVID-19 Resources go to https:/ at risk to continue to help and General Office: 248.569.4716 www.afm.org/covid-19/. The Website serve during this time. Petrillo Fund is an emergency www.detroitmusicians.net Hours fund limited to members in Many workers have been Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm good standing who have either Holiday Closings furloughed or have lost their been diagnosed with COVID-19 New Year’s Day, M.L. King Day, jobs, causing great economic Presidents’ Day, Good Friday or have tested positive and hardship. With music events Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, are quarantined. To find more Columbus Day, Election Day, Thanks- being cancelled and gathering information on the Petrillo Fund giving Day and Friday after, Christmas places being shuttered, this has and to apply, check out these Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve been particularly difficult for links: musicians who make their living All views and opinions expressed in Keynote https://detroitmusicians.net/ articles by non-elected members are those by performing at these venues. wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ of the authors themselves and do not Fortunately, beginning Monday, necessarily reflect the opinions or policy of Petrillo-Fund-Financial-Assistance- April 13, there is some relief the Keynote staff or the Board of Directors of COVID19.pdf available now in Michigan for self- the Detroit Federation of Musicians. Continued on page 5 3 The Music Stand Continued from page 2 for a very long AFM-EPF time. Anyone that As mentioned in last quarter’s Keynote, participants has attended our in the AFM-EPF plan were notified as to the 30-50 party over estimate of reductions they were looking at the years heard personally if the Multi-Employer Pension Reform Bob’s broadcasting Act (MEPRA) application is approved and voice read the goes forward. The United States Department list of our local’s of Treasury has hosted several teleconference deceased with the forums addressing many concerns and answering very somber and questions. I tuned in to several of these sessions to respectful tone such more fully understand the effect that this process a task required. will have on people who depend on this source Bob told me that of income. I found the sessions quite informative, Bob Allison September 20, 1932 - until recently, he March 25, 2020 showing the range of people affected - from was still making the widows of notable country recording artists to a rounds and playing piano at various senior centers past AFM International President. to entertain shut-ins.

The fund has responded to several of the general Another familiar face at our party we will miss is that concerns with separate mailings, such as why of Ernest (Mickey) Atkins, whose roots go back to people who took early retirement, between 55 the funky keyboard sounds he played as member of and 65 years of age, might see a greater benefit the original Parliament Funkadelic behind George reduction in benefits. International President Ray Clinton. Please see more about these and our other Hair gives a very comprehensive overview in his dearly departed members in this edition of the President’s Message published in the March Issue of Keynote. They are all now in God’s hands. the International Musician. For the rest of us, please stay well and keep your spirits up, for the time will come for us to make Other important news was also shared by the fund music again. regarding the settlement of a lawsuit brought by two fund participants against several of the fund trustees for irresponsible investment practices. According to the notification, the funds insurers will pay an agreed upon amount into the fund itself and of course, legal fees. Another factor in the progress of this application may hinge on the fact that the economic situation has changed due to the pandemic, resulting in a need to readjust assumptions. One more uncertainty in these uncertain times. Mickey Atkins August 7, 1948 - March 18, 2020 Notable Passings We were sorry to learn of the passing of several As I started with words from Winston Churchill so will of our members during this past quarter, whether I end - “Success is the ability to go from one failure to directly or indirectly from this coronavirus pandemic. another with no loss of enthusiasm.” And so, we will. Personally, I knew Robert Allesee, aka Bob Allison, God Bless. 4 From the Secretary-Treasurer by Mary C. Johnstone Continued from page 3 https://www.afm.org/petrillo-memorial-fund/ Annual Membership Meeting Cancelled To apply, please click the following link and The Annual Membership Meeting that was fill out the application: https://www.afm.org/ scheduled to take place on Monday, March wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Petrillo-Fund- 16, was cancelled because of the COVID-19 Application.pdf pandemic. We are waiting for a decision from the International Executive Board (IEB) as to Relief fund information from MusiCares, Billboard whether it will be rescheduled or cancelled. and Union Plus can be found at the following site: https://detroitmusicians.net/wp-content/ 30/50 Year Party uploads/2020/03/Pit-Bulletin-Blast-Vol.-10- No.9.pdf . The 30/50 Year Party, scheduled for May 18, has Also, the Michigan Music Alliance has posted been postponed until further notice due to the Michigan Artist Relief Fund information here: current “stay-at-home” State mandate because https://www.michiganmusicalliance.org/artist- of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Club relief-fund . Venetian is currently shut down, but they are staying in contact with us. Once the mandate is Thank you to Therese Rose at our Local 5 office lifted and Club Venetian is open again, we will for researching and gathering all of these set a date for the annual party. We would like to resources. These were also sent out in an email do it as soon as possible, but our first priority is blast, but thought I’d review them here for those the health and welfare of all our members. In the of you who don’t receive emails. meantime, stay well, stay safe, keep your distance - and wash your hands!

For more information and to find the reservation form for our annual DFM 30/50+ Year Party, please go to page 25.

5 DFM Executive Board Meeting 1/31/2020

The regular monthly meeting of the contacted the office of the AFM a 3-year battle with cancer. President Executive Board was called to order Secretary and has made restitution, Troia explained that Mr Haber was not at 11:05 am, President George Troia and he also plans on reinstating with a member, but that he did employ being in the chair, as well as Vice- Local 5. Ronald Kischuk was denied a many Local 5 members over the past President Michael McGowan and reopening of his case by the IEB, and 40 years. Secretary-Treasurer Mary Johnstone has until February 16, 2020, to remit being present. Also present were his fine. President Troia closed his report by Executive Board members Ralphe thanking all who attended the Local 5 Armstrong, Nancy Chaklos, and Lynn President Troia announced to the orientation/holiday open house. Marie Mangan. Board member Alan Board that Local 5 is currently under Ayoub joined the meeting at 11:11 audit by the U. S. Department of On motion by Mr Ayoub, seconded am. Labor. The opening interview with by Mr Armstrong, to accept the the auditor took place on Thursday, President’s Report, it was accepted On motion by Ms Mangan, January 30. The auditor explained unanimously. seconded by Ms Chaklos, to approve that there were no outstanding the agenda, it was approved complaints against us, that we were Sec/Treas Johnstone presented unanimously. chosen at random. President Troia reports of Monthly Income, Cash stated that there are three phases Disbursements and Comparative On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded to the audit – the opening interview Fiscal Year-to-Date, and Balance by Mr Armstrong, to approve the that recently took place, the actual Sheet. On motion by Ms Chaklos, minutes of the previous meeting, they audit, that will take place in our seconded by Mr Armstrong, to were approved unanimously. office February 10 – February 14, receive the reports, they were and a closing interview, to take place received unanimously. The next meeting of the Executive after the audit is completed. Local Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the Board will take place on Tuesday, 5 accountant, Paul Walter, CPA, was February 18, at 11:00 am. Payroll reports. On motion by VP present at the opening interview and McGowan seconded by Ms Mangan, President Troia gave the following stated he would be available at any to approve the reports, they were report: time during the auditing process. approved unanimously. President Troia reported Local 5 has President Troia shared with the Board Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the a new three-year agreement with that Executive Board member Alan Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards the Detroit Symphony Orchestra that Ayoub has agreed to represent reports. On motion by Mr Armstrong, will take effect starting September Local 5 on Tuesday, February 4, seconded by Ms Chaklos, to approve 6, 2020 through 2023. He stated when a caucus will take place at the reports, they were approved it was a progressive contract with AFM Headquarters in New York unanimously. raises in salary every year of 1%, 2%, regarding Pamphlet B, which expires and 2%, capping base wage at over in March. All rule 24 cities were asked Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the $105,514 in year three. An additional for representation at this meeting. New Member Applications. On musician will be added in year two President Troia expressed that with motion by Ms Mangan seconded and an extra week of services will be Mr Ayoub’s experience as a traveler by VP McGowan, to accept new added in year three. President Troia and local pit player, he could bring membership applications, they were extended congratulations to the DSO important insight to the discussion. accepted unanimously. Negotiating Committee – Karl Pituch, President Troia informed the Board Chair; Jeremy Epp, Will Haapeniemi, Sec/Treas Johnstone presented a that all Local 5 office computers have report of member reinstatements, Peter McCaffrey, and Robert Stiles as now been updated with Windows 10 well as Kevin Case, legal counsel. resignations, suspensions, and deaths, operating system. as well as a Local Census report. President Troia informed the Board President Troia also announced to Executive Board member Nancy that the new 2020 Community the Board that the Local 5 building is Orchestra Negotiating Committee Chaklos shared with the Board that now fully rented now that our newest the LS-1 form is not currently in the will be comprised of Dennis Carter, tenants, AFGE Local 138 have rented Michael McGillivray, Michael documents listed on Local 5’s website, the last two open suites, Suite 107 detroitmusicians.net. It was agreed McGowan, Ray Riggs, and President and Suite 109. George Troia. The Committee is that this would be fixed in the next planning to meet with management few days. She also mentioned that President Troia shared with the Board it would be a good idea to write an sometime in early spring.Regarding that he attended a visitation for band the International Executive Board article for the next Keynote newsletter leader Neal Haber, who passed away about the LS-1 form – what it is, how (IEB) rulings, President Troia informed in November at the age of 67, after the Board that Dale Anderson has to complete and file one, the benefits 6 DFM Executive Board Meeting 1/31/2020 continued... of filing an LS-1, etc., because some Moving on to Correspondence: 12:45 pm, on motion by VP McGowan, musicians are not even aware of President Troia shared with the Board seconded by Mr Armstrong, it. This information should also be the thank you card received by the to adjourn the meeting, it was posted on our website. All Board family of Local 5 member Alonza adjourned. members agreed this should be done. McKenzie, who passed away last July.

DFM Executive Board Meeting 2/18/2020

The regular monthly meeting of the closing interview/review, to take place the New Member Applications. On Executive Board was called to order sometime in the next few months. motion by VP McGowan seconded at 11:10 am, President George Troia by Mr Armstrong, to accept new being in the chair, as well as Vice- President Troia reported to the membership applications, they were President Michael McGowan and Board that Steve Trudell has filed his accepted unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Mary Johnstone second lawsuit in the last two years being present. Also present were against Local 5 and President Troia Sec/Treas Johnstone presented a Executive Board members Ralphe personally in the State of Michigan, report of member reinstatements, Armstrong, Nancy Chaklos, and Alan 6th Judicial District. Mr Trudell has also resignations, suspensions, and deaths, Ayoub. filed against American Federation of as well as a Local Census report. Musicians (AFM) President, Ray Hair, On motion by VP McGowan, Flint Local 542, and Joseph Boetteger. Moving on to Unfinished Business: seconded by Mr Ayoub, to approve AFM legal counsel, Jennifer Garner, Executive Board member Alan Ayoub the agenda, it was approved will represent Local 5, and has also attended the Pamphlet B Caucus in unanimously. retained the law firm of Maddin New York along with representatives Hauser to represent Local 5 locally. from across the United States and On motion by VP McGowan, Canada. He stressed keeping Rule seconded by Mr Armstrong, to President Troia reminded the Board 24 as it is. He stressed how Broadway approve the minutes of the previous of the Annual Meeting, which takes musical director, Alex Lacamoire, meeting, they were approved place on Monday, March 16, at 1:00 is underutilizing local musicians, unanimously. pm. sometimes as only standbys, when bringing shows to Detroit. He stated The next meeting of the Executive On motion by Mr Armstrong, that CBAs should have a successor Board will take place on Friday, March seconded by Ms Chaklos, to accept clause when shows go from venue to 20, at 11:00 am. the President’s Report, it was venue in the event one venue closes. accepted unanimously. He also mentioned how Keycomp, President Troia gave the following a new virtual orchestra system, is report: Sec/Treas Johnstone presented being overused, replacing a live reports of Monthly Income, Cash pit orchestra in many large musical President Troia reported that attorney Disbursements and Comparative productions. Kevin Case is working on the updated Fiscal Year-to-Date, and Balance agreement with the Detroit Symphony Sheet. On motion by Ms Chaklos, President Troia informed the Board Orchestra, hoping to have it signed seconded by VP McGowan, to receive that LS-1 forms are now back up on by spring. the reports, they were received our website and our next Keynote will unanimously. have an article on the LS-1, explaining President Troia informed the Board how to use it and its benefits. that notification was sent out to Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the participating community orchestras Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Moving on to Correspondence: on February 12, when Federal and Armstrong seconded by Ms Chaklos, President Troia shared with the Board State F-7s were also filed with the to approve the reports, they were that Local 5 donated $150.00 to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation approved unanimously. South Oakland Lodge of the Fraternal Services. We are currently in the Order of Police for their youth benefit process of gathering data from Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the ad. He also shared the thank you card performing members before the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards received by Local 5 member Helen committee caucuses. reports. On motion by Mr Ayoub, Near, whose Aunt Mamie passed away seconded by Ms Chaklos, to approve at the age of 102. Regarding the US Department of the reports, they were approved Labor audit, President Troia informed unanimously. 12:40 pm, on motion by Mr Ayoub, the Board that the actual audit was seconded by Ms Chaklos, to adjourn completed in local 5 offices on Friday, Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the meeting, it was adjourned. February 14, with the final phase, the 7 DFM Executive Board Meeting 3/20/2020

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board as we all progress through this pandemic. was called to order at 11:10 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as Secretary-Treasurer Mary President Troia reported that the Community Orchestra Johnstone being present. Also present were Executive Negotiating Committee met on Wednesday, March 4 Board members Ralphe Armstrong, Nancy Chaklos, and to discuss possible proposals based on issues such as Alan Ayoub. Absent were VP Michael McGowan and Board orchestra compliment, rehearsal schedules, and music members Douglas Cornelsen and Lynne Marie Mangan. stand cartage fees. On motion by Ms Chaklos, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to President Troia informed the Board that the law suit filed approve the agenda, it was approved unanimously. by Steve Trudell last month in Oakland County Circuit Court has now been moved at the request of AFM attorney, On motion by Mr Ayoub, seconded by Ms Chaklos, to Jennifer Garner, to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District approve the minutes of the previous meeting, they were of Michigan. Ms Garner has entered a Motion for Sanctions approved unanimously. against Steve Trudell and his attorneys and has also filed an Unfair Labor Practice with the National Labor Relations The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Board, asking for damages and payment of attorneys fees. Friday, April 24, at 11:00 am. In regard to Local 5’s audit by the U.S. Department President Troia gave the following report: of Labor, President Troia stated that we are awaiting notification of our concluding meeting. President Troia discussed with the Board how the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted all musicians. President Troia shared with the Board that a Complaint- He informed the Board that all State and Federal guidelines Grievance was filed by a member of the MOT Orchestra must be adhered to in regard to when gigs can resume. against another member. Meetings took place with management on February 24 and February 26, where the President Troia shared with the Board that the Detroit parties agreed to resolve their differences. The offending Symphony is continuing to pay contracted players, and party apologized and was warned that the questionable they did pay substitute and extra players that were hired th behavior was noted and will not be tolerated going in weeks 28 and 29 – Carmina Burana and Tchaikovsky’s 5 forward. Symphony. President Troia also stated that the Symphonic Services Division negotiated a side letter to the Integrated President Troia informed the Board the Annual Media Agreement which would allow for relaxed use of Membership Meeting did not take place on Monday, archived streamed performances. Concerts are currently March 16, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. cancelled through May 10, with discussions taking place about possible restart dates. On motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by Mr Ayoub, to accept the President’s Report, it was accepted In regard to the Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) during this unanimously. pandemic, President Troia informed the Board that they have cancelled the Spring season – Champion, American Sec/Treas Johnstone presented reports of Monthly Income, Ballet Theatre, and Pagliacci – and it is enforcing the Force Cash Disbursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date, Majeure language in its contract. and Balance Sheet. On motion by Ms Chaklos, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to receive the reports, they were President Troia also stated that the Michigan Philharmonic received unanimously. and Dearborn Symphony orchestras both paid for concerts contracted in the prior week and this current week. Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Ayoub seconded by Mr Armstrong, to President Troia informed the Board that the Fisher Theatre approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. halted performances of Fiddler on the Roof, where the local had stand by musicians. In addition, the 2-week run Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the Officers’ Expenses of Dear Evan Hansen was cancelled, which had four local and Charge Cards reports. On motion by Ms Chaklos, hires. seconded by Mr Armstrong, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. President Troia shared with the Board that the AFM website has a COVID-19 site members can refer to for continued Sec/Treas Johnstone presented the New Member updated information, and also encouraged members to Applications. On motion by Mr Armstrong seconded by visit the State of Michigan Unemployment site, Michigan. Mr Ayoub, to accept new membership applications, they gov/UIA or call 1-866-500-0017. He also informed the were accepted unanimously. Board of the United Way COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund, 1-866-211-9966. All of these sites and other resources Sec/Treas Johnstone presented a report of member were sent out to members in an email blast on Wednesday, reinstatements, resignations, suspensions, and deaths, as March 18, and President Troia stated Local 5 will continue well as a Local Census report. to update members on any updates and new information DFM Executive Board Meeting 3/20/2020 continued... TEMPO Contributions 10/1/19 - 12/31/19 Moving on to Unfinished Business: President Troia informed the Board that Local 5 is waiting for a decision Linton Bodwin Paul McCaffrey by the International Executive Board (IEB) as to whether the cancelled Annual Membership meeting, due to Marcy Chanteaux Michael McGillivray COVID-19 concerns, will be rescheduled or cancelled. Thelma Dinwiddie Stephen McKenzie President Troia shared with the Board the 30-50 Year David Everson Paul Reeves Jr. Party is currently on hold due to restrictions currently in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Club Venetian is Wallace Fitz Catherine Sherwin shut down at this time, but they are keeping in touch via Paul Ganson Ann Strubler email. It may have to be postponed to a later date. Mary Johnstone Patricia Terry-Ross Moving on to Good and Welfare: President Troia shared with the Board that in lieu of flowers, Local 5 Kyoko Kashiwagi Brian Ventura made a contribution to the Solanus Casey Center in Laurence Liberson Edward Wells memory of Lucille Ivers, mother of Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Susan Ayoub and mother-in-law of Executive Earl Marshall Jr. Derrick Williams Board member Alan Ayoub. 12:47 pm, on motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by Mr Ayoub, to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. TOTAL: $185.50

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Robert Allesee aka Bob Allison September 20, 1932 - March 25, 2020

Robert Allesee, better known as Bob Allison, was a Detroit media personality, philanthropist, and host of the Ask Your Neighbor radio program. On February 5, 1962, Allison launched his daily radio show on WWJ-AM. The program consisted mainly of housewives calling in to share recipes and helpful tips with each other. For more than 50 years, Ask Your Neighbor was a popular radio show that could be heard weekday mornings on Detroit’s WNZK-AM (690).

By the 1960s, Allison was a local celebrity. In addition to his work in radio, he appeared on TV as the Twin Pines Dairy milkman on the Milky’s Party Time kids show and was host of the popular series Bowling for Dollars.

His light, conversational radio show developed such a following that it continued even after WWJ converted to an all-news format in 1978. The advertisers on Ask Your Neighbor saw success and wanted the show to continue, so Allison bought air time at another station. The program was heard across North America and overseas via the show’s web page.

Allison and his wife, Maggie, are known as two of Metro Detroit’s most ardent philanthropists, committing time and millions of dollars to universities, health care organizations, arts groups and other worthwhile causes throughout the region.

The gifts include a $3 million donation in 2000 to Hospice of Michigan for research, education and community outreach aimed at improving care for people who are seriously ill and a $2 million contribution to support Wayne State University’s dance and theater department in 2005.

Another undisclosed gift from the couple supported Wayne State University’s Department of Communication’s launch of the Bob Allesee Visiting Professorship in Media Studies. The professorship enabled the department to bring distinguished media professionals to campus work directly with students.

Other gifts from the couple supported organizations including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Historical Society and the now- shuttered Women’s Survival Center of Oakland County.

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Ernest “Mickey” Atkins August 7, 1948 - March 18, 2020

Ernest Michael Atkins, affectionately known as Mickey, was born August 7, 1948 to the late James and Marie Atkins in Detroit, MI.

Mickey attended Detroit Public Schools where he graduated from Mackenzie High School. He began singing, dancing and playing guitar at a very young age. His talents led to him winning talent contests and his love for entertaining began to blossom. He then began to play the keyboard and organ which later led him on a path of musical adventures and discovery.

At just 18 years old, he became the original keyboard player for George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, touring all over the world. Funkadelic was the child of R&B and funk mastermind, George Clinton, who formed the band to back up his vocal group The Parliaments in the mid-60s. Influenced by the melding of rock and soul that came from legendary acts like James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, Funkadelic made its own distinct sound, which was at times both looser and free form than other bands of the day. Mickey’s work on the album “Funkadelic” has been cited as highly influential in the field of Funk and R&B organ playing.

He later served as Minister of Music for God’s Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Ferndale.

He touched the hearts and lives of many with his music, with an unforgettable richness of love that left you forever changed. He told it to you straight and believed in telling the truth, even if you got in trouble for it! He didn’t take any mess and no matter if you loved it or hated it, you respected him for it.

Mickey joined Local 5 in 1968, and was a 50-year member.

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Kendon Cory Everts 1949 - 2020

Kendon Everts passed peacefully at the age of 71 after a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis, in his hometown of Dearborn, MI, Feb. 7, 2020. A professional drummer/musician since 1968 and a member of AFM Local 5 for 52 years, Kendon played most styles of contemporary music in a variety of gigs from lounge acts to weddings, recording sessions, industrial shows, Broadway musicals, jazz concerts, and a 1988 tour of Germany, Austria and Switzerland with a New York company performing Evita. He married high school friend Madelyn Cain and moved to Boston in 1998.

Kendon worked with Peter Vanderwarker, top architectural photographer in New England. After moving to Rogers, AR in 2000, Kendon worked at Consumer Testing Labs for 15 years. NW Arkansas musicians welcomed Kendon with open arms where he played a wide variety of music, including three seasons with Les Brown’s Band of Renown in Branson, MO. He moved back to Dearborn in late 2018. Kendon was an avid golfer, accomplished photographer and dabbled in creative writing and recording his own multi-instrumental music at home. Kendon added his own brand of fun to all situations with his exuberant goofiness and zany sense of humor. He was a kind and generous man and a loving husband and step-father.

After losing his 20-year-old cat last year, he wrote, “I hope the people who loved us, will miss us.” Kendon will most definitely be missed and will remain in our hearts forever. He designed his headstone to say “…and the beat goes on.”

Clarence T. Witkowski 1931 - 2020 Clarence Witkowski, better known as CLARE WITE, was among the leading Polish Detroit musicians from the 1950’s - 1980’s, the latter part of the American “Polka Era.” As an Accordionist, Band Leader and Recording Artist, Clare helped develop and popularize the ‘Eastern style’ of American Polka, which became known as the ‘Detroit Style.’ His recording, “Music of a Polish Wedding,” was very popular in Michigan and Canada, and features many Local 5 musicians, including Sylvan Koltyk and Paul Onachuk Sr. Clarence joined Local 5 in 1954, and was a 66-year member.

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Jack Edward Kurgin 1935 - 2020

Jack Edward Kurgin passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on January 12, 2020 in Ann Arbor, MI. After graduating Wayne High School, he attended college at Western and then enlisted in the Army, Specialist 4th class. When joining the Army Band as a saxophonist, he was advised they needed a flautist so he bought a flute and learned to play.

Jack worked for the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company by day and was a musician by night. In 1967 Jack met Suellen at a gig and the rest is history. They formed their own bands, Sue & the 3 J’s & S&J Music and played for over 50 years for weddings, Elks & Eagles clubs & private parties. Jack could play anything you put in his hand, primarily, sax, flute, clarinet and bass guitar. They married in January 1970 and their love for music lasted throughout their 50 year marriage. Jack joined Local 5 in 2000, and was a 20-year member.

John Davis 1933-2020

John C Davis was a trumpet player, who did session work at Motown Records, and performed with the Michigan Bell Band and the Satellites, among others. Two of his greatest passions were Big Band Jazz and Boating. In later years, after giving up the trumpet, he continued to compose and arrange music for others to play, and to support and encourage younger musicians. John joined Local 5 in 1975, and was a 55-year member.

Edward Drazga 1928-2020

Edward Drazga was a trombonist, who was part of the Polish West-side Detroit music scene in the 1950s-1970’s. He occasionally performed in the famous Polish orchestra of Clarence Witkowski (Clare Wite), among other local bands. Ed joined Local 5 in 1948, and was a 72- year member.

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Local 5 Quarantine Performances

Johanna Yarbrough, who plays horn in the DSO, wanted to inspire her neighbors and decided to play a duet from the porch with her fellow DSO horn player Karl Pituch

Leslie DeShazor and her daughter perform “Scratch my Bach” by Jeremy Cohen on their porch to entertain their neighbors and brighten up the day. ;

Local 5 Quarantine Performances

No band? No problem! Tammy Kosinski creating a french horn quartet using the Acapella app

Carrie Banfield-Taplin and her husband Al Taplin making the best of the quarantine

Laura Larson playing her recorder for this pop up home concert

speaking on his love for Bach trombones New Member Bios Jed Fritzemeier

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce Jed Fritzemeier, as our new Director of Music Education. Jed is the retired orchestra director of Chelsea High School and has played bass with the JSO for many years. Jed brings over 35 years of experience to the JSO. As part of Jed’s role, he will oversee our Community Music School, the JSO’s educational programming in schools, pre-concert lectures and our outreach programming. Jed will begin his new role with the JSO in early July. Please join us in welcoming Jed Fritzemeier to the JSO.

Michael Gause

Hailing from Texas, Michael spent his high school summers at the St. Mary’s Brass Camp studying with John Carroll, Principal Trumpet of the San Antonio Symphony. Heavily involved in the chamber music program, he received a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas and performed with the Center for Chamber Music Brass Quintet. Under the tutelage of Scott Thornburg and Dr. Robert White, he performed with the Graduate Brass Quintet at Western Michigan University where he received the Master of Music degree. Michael is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at Michigan State University where he studies with Justin Emerich.

In February of 2018, Michael was awarded the African American Fellowship with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Prior to this, he was appointed to the Third Trumpet position in the Youngstown Symphony in Youngstown, OH. He has also been awarded positions with the National Repertory Orchestra and the Aspen Music Festival.

Tariq Gardner

Evening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit drummer and 2018 U of M SMTD graduate Tariq Gardner. The group has its roots in Detroit’s expansive musical tradition blending the city’s rich Jazz legacy. With its history of musicians being largely malleable to fit into a wide array of musical styles traveling to the different galaxies of music of the African Diaspora (jazz, neo-soul, Afro-Cuban, Negro spirituals, hip-hop etc.). Evening Star brings listeners light years into the cosmos while staying true to the roots of the Motherland.

16 New Member Bios Hannah Hammel Hannah Hammel is the recently appointed Principal Flute of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Before joining the DSO, she held the position of Principal Flute of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra from 2017-2019. As an orchestral musician, Hannah has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, Richmond Symphony, and New World Symphony. Hannah has spent summers performing at several different music festivals. An active solo flutist, Hannah has won first place in the 2016 National Flute Association’s Young Artist Competition, 2016 Houston Flute Club Byron Hester Competition, the 2015 Atlanta Flute Association Young Artist Competition, among many others.

Hannah holds a BM in flute performance and a minor in music theory from The Oberlin Conservatory (2015). She graduated with her MM in flute performance in 2017 from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.

Charles Helge

Charles Helge worked as the assistant music director for the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts after finishing coursework on his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Oklahoma in Cello Performance. Helge brings to the community a host of talents, including his expertise in cello performance and a strong history of teaching the Suzuki method.

The Cummings Quartet is the resident ensemble of the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program that was established in 2017 to demonstrate to students an advanced level of musicianship that students can strive toward.

Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd Musician, DJ, producer, orchestral arranger/conductor – each of these words describe Pirahnahead. From the age of two, music played a major role in his life. At that young age he learned to play piano.

He has played guitar and toured with groups like Les Nubians, Charm Farm, Los Hermanos and various incarnations of the P-Funk All-Stars, like Enemy Squad, Bernie Worrell and the Woo-Warriors, Amp Fiddler, and Bad Brains. He has opened for legends such as Morris Day and The Time, Fishbone, Buddy Miles, Isaac Hayes as well as many others. He also performed at Woodstock in 1998, and has been a musical director countless times for various bands at Movement: DEMF. During Mahogani Music’s 2005 tour of Europe and Japan, he sang, played keys and guitar with Moodymann at mega festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival. Pirahnahead’s history as a producer and string arranger is just as extensive and highly impressive. 17 New Member Bios David Huckaby

David Huckaby joined The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at the start of the 2009-2010 season. A graduate of The Juilliard School where he received a master’s degree, David has performed live on National Public Radio’s From the Top young artists program and has also performed chamber music on the Good Day Atlanta television program. He has toured in Italy and France playing with the North Carolina International Music Program Chamber Orchestra and in China as principal of the Juilliard Orchestra.

An advocate of contemporary music, David has often worked with new music groups including the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, the Axiom Ensemble, and the Callithumpian Consort. From turntable concertos in Carnegie Hall to string quartets in local bars, he is continually searching for new and interesting ways to connect with audiences.

Dane Philipsen

Dane Philipsen is currently a doctoral student at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. He is pursuing a DMA in Oboe Performance with a cognate emphasis in musicology.

Previously, Philipsen was based in Atlanta where he was principal oboist for the Atlanta Opera and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. He taught oboe and coached chamber music at Emory University, and at Kennesaw State University he taught oboe and a music appreciation course, Arts in Society: Music.

In the past, Philipsen played oboe and English horn for the Waterloo- Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra for three seasons. Additionally, he has been heard with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Kansas City Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and the New World Symphony.

Mohan Ritsema

Mohan Ritsema is currently finishing his dual majors in LSA (Literature, Science and Arts) and SMTD (School of Music, Theatre and Dance) at University of Michigan. He currently plays acoustic bass with the Tariq Gardner quartet. For more information about the band, please see the bio of Tariq Gardner on page 16.

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Alleviating hardship with financial aid to struggling musicians

Easing the difficulties of disabled musicians through grants

Partnering with MPTF to serve the community at large

Supporting promising music students through scholarships

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AFM Bylaws Dear Member, Pertaining to the Unfair List AFM Bylaws, Art 8, Sec 3. The Federation has placed Steve Trudell and Members shall not render musical services for Trudell Orchestras on AFM’s Interational organizations, establishments, or people who Unfair List at the request of 23 locals are listed on the International Unfair List. Further, (Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Members shall not render musical services with Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Eastern or for people who are listed on the International Connecticut, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Unfair List nor with or for people who have been Jacksonville, Kansas City, Los Angeles, North employed by, are principals of, or are otherwise Shore [Lynn, MA], Miami, New Orleans, associated with organizations or establishments New York, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Rochester, that are listed on the International Unfair List. Any Saratoga Springs, St. Louis, Washington, D.C.). member who violates this Section shall be subject to penalties in accordance with Article 11, Section The locals have a primary dispute with Trudell 13 [See Article 13, Section 4] because he engages musicians within the locals’ service areas at rates of pay and under conditions that are substandard and therefore Local 5 Comment unacceptable. Trudell also refuses to provide The “Trudell Orchestras,” which are indicated pension and health contributions. If you are in the AFM Unfair List Notification (at left), are offered work with or for Trudell, please contact NOT affiliated with any bands or orchestras hired us with the details by emailing [email protected]. by Local 5 members-in-good-standing John Trudell and Jeff Trudell. The Detroit Federation Musicians standing together have the power. of Musicians, Local 5, is not named in the AFM’s notification because it was not requested of us. However, we are in agreement, and we ask all In Unity, Local 5 members to comply with the Unfair List. Ray Hair If you are offered work with or for Steve Trudell, AFM International President contact the AFM with the details by emailing them to [email protected].

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23 Music-Themed Crossword Puzzle Puzzle by: Bernie from Maryland Edited by: Therese Rose A crossword for Bruce Springsteen fans and music enthusiasts ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. “Leave It To Beaver” actor Tony ___. 3. Cotton gin developer Whitney. 10 11 5. 1975 Springsteen single (4,2,3). 12 13 14 15 16 17 10. IATA code for Lakeland Airport. 11. Lyric for xxA: “I’ve got a mule and her 18 19 name is ____”.

12. “My Lucky Day” is downloadable for 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 “Guitar Hero World Tour”, playable on the ______. 27 28 13. Latin abbr. “and the rest”. 14. 1992 Springsteen single: “____ Fall 29 30 31 32 33 34 Behind”. 18. Pitch. 19. 2012 Springsteen single: “We Take Care Of Our _____”. 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 20. Actress Ling. 21. Similar to sweet potato. 22. 2008 Springsteen single: “___ Dream” (5,4). 43 44 45 46 47 48 27. 1995 Springsteen song: “The ___ Timer”. 49 50 28. Jersey Freeze is Bruce’s favorite ___ cream shop. 51 52 53 54 55 56 29. Spanish “one”. 30. Tavern. 57 58 31. 1984 Springsteen single: “___ the Dark” (7,2) . 59 60 61 62 63 64 35. 2012 Springsteen single (5,2,2,8). 43. 2006 Springsteen song: “How Can a 65 66 Poor Man ___ Times and Live?” (5,4). 47. Bruce Springsteen bootleg album: 67 68 69 “New Year’s ___ 1978. 48. Frank McCourt memoir. 4. 1985 Springsteen single: “Santa Claus 40. 2006 Springsteen song: “___ Prize” 49. South African golfer Ernie. ______Town” (2,5,2). (4,2,3). 50. Vietnamese flute. 5. 1973 Springsteen single (7,2,3,5). 41. 1995 Springsteen song: “The Ghost 51. 2006 Springsteen song (4,5). 6. French “king”. ____” (2,3,4). 55. 1980 Springsteen song: “___ Hearts”. 7. IATA code for Whitegrass Airport. 42. 2019 Springsteen song: “Somewhere 56. Stage name of Anders Lundstrom. 8. Son of Peleg, father of Serug (alt. sp.). North of ______”. 57. Dwight Eisenhower, to friends. 9. “Preacher’s Daughter” lyric: “Daddy 43. Envision. 58. Polish women’s magazine. gives her ____ she takes collection”. 44. Famed boxer Muhammad. 59. 2002 Springsteen single (3,6). 15. 1972 unrecorded Springsteen song: 45. 12th month of Gregorian calendar 63. Place. “Cowboys of the ____”. (abbr.). 64. This 2008 novel briefly mentions Bruce 16. Sphere. 46. Vase. Springsteen: “Downtown ___”. 17. Gentle toss. 52. Short cheer. 65. Polynesian wind god. 23. Long geological period. 53. Organ of hearing. 66. IATA code for Barnstable Municipal 24. French “me”. 54. Lou Gehrig’s Disease (abbr.). Airport. 25. 8th month of Gregorian calendar (abbr.). 59. IATA code for Bogashevo Airport. 67. 1975 Springsteen single: “Tenth 26. Japanese currency. 60. 2009 Springsteen song: “Good ___”. Avenue ___” (6,3). 32. NFL quarterback Newton. 61. New York band with Galgano Brothers. 68. Poet Edgar Allan. 33. 1980 Springsteen song: “You Can Look 62. Wife of US Vice President Henry 69. 2007 Springsteen song: “Last to ___”. (But You Better ___ Touch)”. Wallace. 34. The “Wobblies” belong to this (abbr.). DOWN 36. Consume (food). 1. 1984 Springsteen song: “___ Train”. 37. “Atlantic City” reached Number ___ on 2. 2003 Springsteen single: “___ Sunny the Billboard Rock chart. Day” (6,2,1). 38. Frank McCourt memoir. 3. 1992 Springsteen song: “With ___” (5,4). 39. 1988 Springsteen single (3,4,2). 30/50+ Year Party Honorees for 2020

50 Year Honorees 30 Year Honorees Wayne Baraks 70 Year Honorees Jeffrey Bass Marcy Chanteaux James Nuckolls Brian Brill Norman Warner Allene Green Sven Anderson Patricia Terry-Ross Guy Barker Ava Ordman 75 Year Honorees Ernest Daunter David Jackson III Douglas Cornelsen Joseph Oddo Gregory Lanzi George Monroe Philip Grameno Scott Williams Gary Kelly Margaret Cannon Janine Bradbury Margaret Tundo Gerald Richardson Paul Roache &William Daniels & Earl DeForest Wallace Fitz Ray Parker Jr.

Our annual DFM 30/50+ Year Party is MORE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE postponed until further notice. On the subject of program ads, the union offers 30/50+ Year Party sponsorship levels for your We will still have the party at some point this year. consideration: However, for the sake of everyone’s health and well- FEDERATION SPONSOR: $100+ being as well as the uncertainty of when our state • Special recognition and an ad in the party program will reopen again, we will not be having the party • Your photo posted in the Keynote on our regularly scheduled date. As soon as we have a new date scheduled, we will send a message to all PARTNERSHIP SPONSOR: $75-$99 of our Local 5 members. • Special recognition in the party program • Your photo posted in the Keynote You may still send in your reservation form FRIENDSHIP SPONSOR: $50-$74 and/or program ad information at any time. • Special recognition in the party program

30/50+ Party Reservation Form To ensure your seat at the party, please remove & return this required 30/50+ Year Party Reservation Form.

I, Local 5 Member (name) ______, will be attending the Detroit Federation of Musicians Annual 30/50+ Year Party in 2020 at Club Venetian.

I will be bringing ______guest(s) @ $20 each. Please find a check for my lunch/donation, as well as for any guests, for $______, made payable to Detroit Federation of Musicians. Please return this form with your check before the event. You must have a reservation to attend the 30/50+ Year Party. Thank you, and we are looking forward to seeing you there!

Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48075 Congratulations to Local 5 member Ray Parker Jr. on his new film!

Grammy-winning artist Ray Parker Jr., famously known for performing the theme song to the 1984 Ghostbusters film, has teamed with global financier Ola Strøm and documentary filmmaker Fran Strine to form Power Chord Films, a production company dedicated to telling the unknown stories behind legendary music artists. Power Chord aims to develop, finance, and produce projects at various budget ranges with a mandate to serve as a top-tier supplier of mainstream projects for both studios and major streamers. The first film under the new venture will be Strine’s documentary, Who You Gonna Call, which chronicles Parker Jr.’s true story from struggles growing up on the racially charged streets of Detroit in the 1960s to writing and recording the global smash hit song Ghostbusters, which became a universally recognized pop culture classic. Staying safe in musical style!

As the outside world has gotten calm and quiet, some animals are feeling free to roam wherever Vincent Chandler Cheryl Zetterholm they choose. These wild turkeys were taking a stroll passed the Local 5 building in mid-March CLASSIFIEDS DETROIT FOR SALE: Roy Seaman piccolo SN: 520 (purchased MUSICIANS FUND’S in 1982 from Miles Zentner before Seaman sold brand to Gemeinhardt) African blackwood; sterling silver keys; A-442 - THE MUSIC $2,500.00 For more information, contact Helen Near, OF GIVING 313-401-2861, [email protected]

Would you like to help support music FOR SALE: scholarships or a fellow member of Local Muramatsu flute SN: 12690 5 who is struggling with an emergency B-foot, in-line G; silver, white gold springs situation? Members can make tax-deductible (purchased 1974) - $2,800 donations to the Detroit Musicians Fund in two ways: For more information, contact Helen Near, 313-401-2861, [email protected] Monetary Gifts Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters. For FOR SALE: more information, you may contact the fund International Accordion, custom built either via email at info@detroitmusiciansfund. for co-owner of International Accordion org or call 248.569.5400 ext. 3 Bernardi Zotti; made of the finest materials; 120-bass, 44 treble keys with built in pick- Contributions 1/01/19 - 4/01/19 up; outstanding quality. For additional information and pricing, call Linton Bodwin Silven Koltyk, 734 522-1152. Richard Cieslowski Paul Ganson FOR SALE: Laurence Liberson Bach Stradivarius 43 Trumpet SN: Paul McCaffrey ML105111, excellent condition $1800 or best offer. John Santini , solid Edward Wells Powell Sonare PS601(now 61) flute silver head, body, and foot, serial number Derrick Williams 33129, excellent condition $1500 or best offer. In Memory of Betty Grix: Contact Steve Wood 313.310.1197 or Christa Grix [email protected]. www.stevewoodmusicinstitute.com Plus, Mrs. Anne-Marie Matchulat donated $50 as part of regular ongoing donations FOR SALE: in memory of her late husband, Local 5 Kawai Grand Piano Model KG - 2D, 5Ft 10 member Ernie Matchulat. In Mahogany Lacquer Finish Serial # 1693363. In Very Good Condition TOTAL: $230.00 $4,500.00. For more information, call Mike 810-434-3886

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Local 5 Office Closings CLOSED UNTIL EXECUTIVE ORDER IS LIFTED Monday, May 25: Memorial Day

Rescheduled date TBD July 1, Wednesday We will let every member know when we Due date for 3rd Quarter dues have a new date set for the party. July 15, Wednesday Closing deadline for 3rd Qtr Keynote materials

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