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Kevin Jefferson Appointed to Executive Board
Kevin, a member since 2000, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Executive Board. "I know that as far as the clubs are concerned, collective bargaining doesn't exist as long as there are musicians who will undercut each other and as long as there are agencies that represent both the Artist and the clubs and get paid on both ends. I believe that if the musicians that have built the club scene down here stop selling each other out and cooperate, we can make a decent living wage. I will do everything that I possibly can to increase our membership and to get the good news out there about the Union and our local and our leadership."
New Member Orientations
Orientation Meetings for new AFM members are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM at the Local 655 offices in Hollywood. Current members are also invited to attend. Come meet our new members, talk to the officers, learn more about benefits!
Upcoming Schedule: (Wednesdays at 1 PM)
- September 11
- October 9
- November 13
Wanted!
Members to serve on committees...get more out of your Union by becoming more involved. Help us make this Local a stronger force to represent your interests in the community. Call us: (954) 925-1996.
Public-Relations Minded?
The Local 655 PR Committee is looking for creative, brainstorming types to get the word out about our fine Local 655 musicians. Up to the task? Contact Jake Luger at (954) 925-1996 or jake[at]afm655[dot]org.
George "Blue" Blumenthal, 81
George taught band and orchestra to junior high students for over 30 years and played piano in many places in south Florida. He joined Local 655 in 1947. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son-in-law, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
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