President's Report

… Florida Philharmonic Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy …I’m sure everyone has heard the news about the FPO’s bankruptcy filing. As of the May 21st hearing at the Federal Courthouse, we have agreed to allow the FPO 30 days from May 14th to seek new leadership that may be in a position to resurrect the orchestra. By the time you read this article we will be scheduled to return to Federal Court and will have a better idea of whether or not any individual or entity has stepped forward with a reorganization plan. In the meantime, we are working with the Federation to get whatever assistance is available to help our fellow musicians in this trying time. Please offer whatever assistance you can to any of the members of the orchestra. While the cause of the current problem may be debated, there is no debating the fact that this is a human tragedy for the FPO musicians and their families …
Palm Beach Opera Negotiations Commencing … Beginning the second week in June, AFM Symphonic Negotiator Chris Durham will be in town working with Local 655 and the PBO Negotiating Committee on a successor agreement. The previous 5 year agreement expires this month and we are hopeful that we will have a new agreement by the time I write my next article … Local 802 Musicians Ratify Broadway Contract … The AFM Local 802 Broadway musicians ratified the new contract by a 394-160 margin … Florida Marlins Association Night … On Saturday, July 19th, the Florida Marlins are presenting their “Association Night” and we have access to half-priced tickets. Club Level seating behind home plate is $16 (reg. $32) and Terrace Box seating is $7.50 (reg. $15). The Marlins will be playing the Chicago Cubs, with a 6:05pm “downbeat”. If interested, please call us here at Local 655 … We’re Moving! … For some time now, we have been experiencing serious parking problems at our current location. That, in addition to the current FPO financial problems, has led us to this move. Obviously, there will be a few days where you may be inconvenienced. Please be patient, we’ll make the move as fast and painless as possible … We’ll stay in touch…you do the same …
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