Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 05-7, 28 July 2005 at 10:00 am

Meeting called to order at 10:17 am. Present: Roitstein, Apana, Ballard, Chandler, Luger, Raimondi, Warner. Roitstein assumed the Chair. MMC to approve minutes of June 2005 meeting as amended.

Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of activities log, expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, and new members. Apana reported on finances, attendance at AFM Convention, and efforts to work with other Locals in Florida as a regional force for common issues.

Vice President's Report: presentation of written report. Roitstein reported that members of the Local are active NARAS Board members and that NARAS has expressed interest in having an AFM panel at its seminars. Luger requested that we approach NARAS regarding joint MPF projects. Levin arrived at 10:44. Roitstein reported that the Federation does not have the resources for additional support in enforcing compliance with respect to Hip Hop recordings. Roitstein reported on attendance at the AFM Convention, including the repeal of the SPF Assessment.

President's Report: presentation of written report.

Symphonic Rep Report: Apana and Ballard reported on research done in preparation for organizing and negotiating campaigns; on the status of the FGO grievance; and on meetings with ICSOM and SSD. MMC (moved by Roitstein) to spend up to $500 to send a representative to the upcoming ICSOM Conference.

Report of Committees:

Special Orders: MMC to schedule next meeting for August 15 at 10:00 am. MMC (moved by Walker via email) to appoint S Whitney, R Singer, P Graves, K Faulk, and E Calle to Election Committee.

By unanimous consent the following new business was considered at this time: Receipt of request from B Chruszcz to use Symphonic Small Budget Scale for December Magnificat performances; the Board requested that additional supporting evidence be submitted before considering this matter. A motion was made by Apana to consider a request by L Sigal for partial forgiveness of outstanding dues; the motion failed.

The Board resumed consideration of Special Orders: extended discussion of revisions to the Master Plan. The following actions were taken:

By unanimous consent the Board entertained a motion by Roitstein to confer on T Raimondi the title "Director Emerita;" the motion was adopted by unanimous consent. Raimondi departed at 1:33 pm, at which time consideration of revisions to the Master Plan resumed:

Discussion of office staffing issues. Walker arrived at 1:52.

The meeting adjourned at 4:49 pm.

                                                       

Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer


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