REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Monday, June 1, 2015 at 12:00 noon

Artserve, Fort Lauderdale FL

Meeting called to order at 12:08 PM.

Roll Call

Officers present: Bertolet, Satterwhite, Apana, Aron, Dixon, Leon, Michels, Reskin. 16 members present.

Minutes

MMC to approve minutes of 9/10/14 meeting.

Reports of Officers

President Bertolet thanked members for their attendance and stated that more members will have to become involved for the Local to be successful. Bertolet reported on updates to the BAA hiring list, with preference being given for local musicians; that many of the nonmembers on the BAA hiring list are joining the Local; on meetings with Secretary-Treasurer Apana to plan projects for the Local.

Vice President Satterwhite thanked members for their attendance. Satterwhite reported on focusing on increasing the membership, with plans for a membership drive later this year.

Secretary-Treasurer Apana reported on membership rolls and bank balances.

Good and Welfare

Member Bassichis reported that Broward schools will be getting new instruments. Member Kolcz asked if the BAA hiring list can be added to the website. Member Clippard asked about the status of the FGO lawsuit and unpaid wages at MISO and SFS. director Corcillo arrived at 12:31 PM.

Apana informed members about the Artist as Entrepreneur program. Satterwhite solicited members to serve on standing committees. Discussion about the importance of filing report forms for recording sessions, and the benefits lost if report forms are not filed; Member Raimondi suggested that the newsletter include an article about the benefits lost when report forms are not filed. Member Kolcz suggested that members be educated about what questions to ask when approached about playing gigs.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 PM.