REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 12 PM

Via ZOOM

Meeting called to order at 12:05 PM.

Roll Call

Officers present: Reskin, van Eck, Apana, Aron, Folse, Fuller. 13 members present (a quorum).

Reports

President Reskin reported on ongoing PBO negotiations and grievance over failure to send contracts to musicians.

Van Eck reported on speakting to the Chicago Local about procedures for musicians returning to work.

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

Good and Welfare

Members discussed talent agencies forcing musicians to return to work in unsafe conditions, agencies practicing age descrimination, and using MPTF funding for performances at senior center. Gittelsohn noted that outdoor neighborhood concerts have had good reception. van Eck noted that the Broward Arts Council has grants for performances that could be paired with MPTF funding. Members also discussed their experience with unemployment claims.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 PM.