east of I95 on Sunrise Blvd, in the Ft. Lauderdale branch of the Broward Library, next to Holiday Park
AGENDA:
Please note that there are TWO vacancies for Director.
All active members in good standing continuously for one year prior to nomination are eligible to run for office. In accordance with the Local 655 Bylaws, nominations will be taken from the floor, followed by a ballot vote. The newly elected officer shall be installed, and shall take office, immediately after the vote. If you are interested in being nominated you must be present or provide a written statement accepting the nomination prior to the meeting. Should a current Officer be elected, nominations and elections for the resulting vacancy will also be conducted at this meeting.
1. Amend Bylaws Article IX Section 6.b.1 as follows:
The Executive Board shall call a special membership meeting within 45 60 days of the vacancy in an office for the purpose of filling the vacancy, and any other business that may arise.
2. Amend Bylaws Article IX Section 5.c.1 as follows:
A printed, secret election ballot shall be mailed to each member of the Local no earlier than 45 days and no later than 30 days prior to election day, along with instructions for completing and returning it.
3. Amend Bylaws Article XIII Section 5 as follows:
Seven (7) Fourteen (14) days notice is required for the cancellation of engagements unless mutual consent is given.
4. Amend Bylaws Article IX by inserting a new section after Section 2 (and renumbering subsequent sections) as follows:
NEW Section 3. Eligibility to Vote: In order to vote in an election, a person must be a member in good standing continuously for at least 60 days prior to election day.
The Bylaw Committee reports favorably on these proposals.
WAGE SCALES
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| Current | effective | effective | effective |
| Wage Scale Category | Rate | 06/01/2016 | 06/01/2017 | 06/01/2018 |
| Casual 2.5 hours | $ 119.00 | $ 124.00 | $ 129.00 | $ 134.00 |
| casual 3 hours | $ 142.00 | $ 148.80 | $ 154.80 | $ 160.80 |
| casual OT | $ 17.85 | $ 18.60 | $ 19.35 | $ 20.10 |
| Casual class b 2.5 hours | $ 96.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 104.00 | $ 108.00 |
| casual class b 3 hours | $ 114.00 | $ 120.00 | $ 124.80 | $ 129.60 |
| casual class b OT | $ 14.40 | $ 15.00 | $ 15.60 | $ 16.20 |
| concert 2.5 hours | $ 130.00 | $ 135.00 | $ 140.00 | $ 145.00 |
| concert 3 hours | $ 156.00 | $ 162.00 | $ 168.00 | $ 174.00 |
| concert OT | $ 19.50 | $ 20.25 | $ 21.00 | $ 21.75 |
| Concert Class b 2.5 hours | $ 104.00 | $ 108.00 | $ 112.00 | $ 116.00 |
| concert class b 3 hours | $ 125.00 | $ 129.60 | $ 134.40 | $ 139.20 |
| concert class b OT | $ 15.60 | $ 16.20 | $ 16.80 | $ 17.40 |
PRINCIPAL PAY
Add BASS TROMBONE to the list of instruments receiving principal pay.
CARTAGE
| Instrument | Current Rate | Proposed Rate, Effective 6/1/16 | |
| Double Bass | $11.00 | $20.00 | |
| Accordian, Contr-Bsn, Contr-Bs Cl, Keyboard, Bari Sax(if with 2nd inst), Bass Sax, Tuba | $11.00 | $15.00 | |
| cimbasso | n/a | $15.00 | |
| Amp | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Harp | $55.00 | $75.00 | |
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| Congas (ea) | $11 each | $20 pair | |
| Bongos (with stand) | n/a | $10.00 pair | |
| Crotales (Set) | $11 set | $15.00 set | |
| Drum Set | $30.00 | $40.00 5pc $5.00 ea addition drum | |
| Electronic Mallet Keyboard | n/a | $30 | |
| Timbales | $11 each | $10.00 pair | |
| Concert BD | $15.00 | $20.00 | |
| Bells | $11.00 | $15.00 | |
| Marimba | $35.00 | $40.00 | |
| Steel Drums | $11.00 | $10.00 each | |
| Timpani (first) | $30 | $30 | |
| Timpani each additional | $25 | $30 | |
| Percussion “box” of miscellaneous percussion instruments or hardware (not included above). A “box” should have a volume of approximately 3 cubic feet/5000 cubic inches. (eg: a case of similar size to a medium/large suitcase). | n/a | 1st one free/ $15 each additional | |
| misc individual drums (snare, field, tom tom, etc) | n/a | $5 each | |
All rates and conditions not listed above to remain as published. All changes to take effect 60 days after adoption unless otherwise noted.
The Wage Scale Committee reports favorably on the proposal.