Archives: September 2017
09/16/17 WALT DISNEY WORLD SEEKS SOUSAPHONE PLAYERS FOR MAIN STREET PHILHARMONIC
Disney Parks Live Entertainment is seeking an experienced Sousaphone Players with an energetic and outgoing personality to perform in the ensemble, Main Street Philharmonic. This legendary band marches into our guests hearts with tunes from classic Disney films mixed with ragtime and swing. They perform live at the Magic Kingdom® Park at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL.
09/01/17 Official Business
Elections
Please note that the deadline for submitting nominating petitions for Local 655 elections for the 2018-2020 term of office is September 21, 2017. For more information, please go to http://www.afm655.org/elections/ .
Membership Survey
In order to better serve members and to determine our priorities, we will be conducting a three-part membership survey. We strongly encourage members to complete the brief, anonymous survey. The more we know about working conditions, the problems musicians face, and concerns that members have, the better we will be able to help. The first survey will be sent in September, with parts two and three following in October and November. Please take a few minutes to help us help you!
Membership Meeting Scheduled
- Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
- Time: 12:00 NOON
- Location: Local 655 office, 1915 NE 45 St #105, Fort Lauderdale
Just south of Commercial Blvd. and just west of US1 in the Pro-Am Building
Come see the new office, meet with Local 655 officers, discuss preliminary results of the membership survey, and discuss issues that the Local should be addressing. We look forward to getting your input!
09/01/17 Last Month at the Local
Our Local is a very democratic organization. It is run by members, for members, and all members have a voice in how the Local is run.
09/01/17 Member Profiles
- Name: Kimberly Everett Ganong
- Instruments: Oboe, English horn
- Member Since: 2017
09/01/17 Membership Benefits
Check Your Annual Pension Statements!
AFM-EPF Pension Fund Statements are in the mail, and if pension contributions have been made on your behalf, you should receive one shortly. All work done under AFM contracts that include pension should appear on your annual statement. Please note that generally pension is based on scale wages, which means that the wages listed on the report may be less than the gross amount you were paid for that year.
09/01/17 That Union Thing
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Miami-area wages are now rising at pre-recession levels.
09/01/17 Local and Industry News
A study by researchers at the University of London found that thirty percent of professional musicians have battled eating disorders.
