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The President’s Report
La version française se trouve à la page 4.
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The 2016 AFM convention
What happened in Vegas...
Francine Schutzman
S
ecretary-Treasurer Robin Moir and I
had the honour of representing Local
180 at the 100th AFM Convention
in Las Vegas from June 20th to the 23rd.
There were 153 Locals represented (of
which we were the 14th largest, with
754 members) by 239 delegates, plus 11
non-voting delegates from the player conferences (symphonic, recording and theatre). I realize that those are just a bunch
of numbers to most of you, but for us it
was a heart-warming visual manifestation of the strength of our union. These
conventions used to be held every year;
then, for a long time, they took place
every other year. Now we get together
every three years. This last change was
enacted not only because the conventions
are expensive but because it was felt that
the International Executive Board (the
IEB), which is elected at every convention
to govern the Federation, needed time to
show what it could do before it was time to
start campaigning for re-election.
The best way to describe this convention
was that it was a very positive one. We
heard that the finances of the AFM are in
much better shape than they have been for
years. The re-location fund, which was established to help move the AFM headquarters in NY City out of their rented offices
and which was partially drained to balance
the union’s operating budget, has been
restored to its former health. We were told
that we can look forward to hearing in the
near future that the AFM has purchased
real estate in NYC and that the union itself
will be renting out office space to offset its
mortgage payments.
Usually, the most contentious item at the
convention is a request by the IEB to raise
the per capita dues (this is the per-member amount forwarded by each Local to
the head office). This year, for the first
time that I can recall, there was a recommendation by the IEB that per capita dues
be neither raised nor lowered. The delegates agreed unanimously. That set the
tone for the entire convention. We voted
on 9 recommendations by the IEB and on
22 resolutions put forward by Local officers and members. The delegates made
their wishes known by shouting yay or
nay. There was only one resolution (more
about which later) requiring a standing
vote because the verbal vote was unclear.
In a standing vote, the delegates literally
stand until their votes are counted by AFM
employees. There were no roll-call votes,
which can take hours. These are reserved
for the most contentious issues. Delegates
go one at a time to a microphone to vote
on behalf of their however-many Local
members, so the largest Locals carry the
most weight.
Before a recommendation or resolution is
presented for a vote, it is discussed by a
committee which then recommends to the
delegates that they vote yay or nay. The
committee’s advice is usually followed,
but not always. Delegates have a chance
to speak for or against a given item both
when the committee discusses it and when
it is brought to the convention floor, and
very persuasive arguments are sometimes
made on the floor. I was pleased to be
named to the law committee, which is one
of the two hardest-working committees,
finance being the other one. We met several days prior to the convention and were
finished with our work by the end of the
first day of the convention proper. This was
in sharp contrast to the 2013 convention,
where we seemed to meet during every
meal break and until late in the evening
almost until the end of the convention. It
was hard to tell if we had an easier time
of it this year because the Locals are fairly
well satisfied with the AFM bylaws as they
stand or if people simply don’t care any
more. I choose to believe the former. At
any rate, all nine IEB recommendations,
including substitutes for two of them, were
adopted by the delegates. None of the 22
resolutions were adopted as presented, although one was adopted as amended, and
substitutes for five of them won the day.
Four were defeated, five were withdrawn
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LOCAL 180
The President’s Report
by the proponents (generally after discussion with the relevant committee), and a relatively high number of seven
were referred to the IEB, giving them power to act as they
felt best served the interests of the AFM.
of questions for which many of us need authoritative answers right away. This was the only major disappointment
of the convention for Robin and me -- and for the rest of
the entire AFM membership, if only they realized it.
I don’t want to bore you with these numbers, but they
do give a good picture of what happens in Vegas that
doesn’t stay in Vegas. There was one issue that caused
a fair amount of discussion and consternation among the
Canadian delegates. I’ve mentioned that the IEB is elected
at each convention. Robin was on the election committee this time, so she was quite involved with the election
process, which has to follow rules established by the US
Department of Labor, since the convention takes place in
the States and the head office is located there. There are
nine members of the IEB, including the four officers of the
AFM, one of whom is the VP from Canada. That latter person is voted on by the Canadian delegates only. Robin and
I have made no secret of the fact that we have been quite
happy with the leadership provided by Alan Willaert, who
has been the VPC for four years.
In addition to the normal business of voting on legislative
changes to the federation, we heard a number of inspiring speakers. One person after another spoke of the gig
economy that seems to be the current way of the world
(as someone put it, the rest of the workers are now discovering how things have always been for freelance musicians). The challenge is to protect the work of our members, whether it be by neighboring rights (monies paid to
musicians every time a recording is played on terrestrial
radio, or streamed or downloaded on the Internet) or by
standing behind the right of collective bargaining.
This year, there was someone else in the running for that
post -- a newly-returned AFM member who had spent a
large part of his professional life in fields other than music
and who had never been a Local officer or International
Representative (the IR’s are responsible for making sure
that Locals operate responsibly and in accordance with
the AFM bylaws). That person, who seems to be a very
bright fellow with good leadership qualities but is lacking
in the experience that we would like to see in that position,
wound up withdrawing his candidacy, so Alan was returned
to office. However, in the interests of making sure that
we have only experienced members in positions of great
responsibility, Doug Kuss of the Calgary Local put forth an
emergency resolution (in other words, one that was not
presented to the delegates in advance of the convention)
saying that candidates for high AFM office should have a
certain amount of AFM experience. The delegates then had
to vote on whether or not they considered this to be of sufficient urgency to be discussed on the convention floor. As
a voice vote was not conclusive, this was when the standing vote took place. Unfortunately, the delegates voted
against discussion, so we could be faced with the same
kind of situation in three years, and we could conceivably
have someone leading the AFM who can’t answer the kinds
I was especially interested in the presentation by Benoit
Machuel, executive director of the Fédération Internationale
des Musiciens, or FIM. FIM, which was established in 1949,
represents musicians’ unions, guilds and associations in
60 countries, including the US and Canada. AFM President
Ray Hair is on the FIM board; Canada also has a seat on
the board and is represented by VPC Alan Willaert. Benoit
stressed that it is time to make the Internet fair for performers. The FIM website has information that will be
of interest to many of us, including a ranking of airlines
according to their policies for flying with musical instruments. FIM has held international symphonic conferences
every three years since 2008. I was privileged to represent The Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians
in the Berlin and Amsterdam conferences and am looking
forward to attending the one that will take place next May
in Montreal.
All AFM members are welcome to observe what goes on at
the Convention. If you’re able to plan your summer holiday around the next AFM Convention, which will be held
in 2019, you will find it an educational, eye-opening and
perhaps even fun experience. n
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LOCAL
LOCAL180
180
Rapport de la présidente
The English version is located on the previous page.
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Le congrès 2016 de la FAM
Ce qui s’est passé à Vegas...
Francine Schutzman
L
a secrétaire trésorière, Robin Moir,
et moi avons eu l’honneur de représenter la Section locale 180 au 100e
congrès de la FAM tenu à Las Vegas du
20 au 23 juin dernier. Cent cinquante-trois
sections locales étaient représentées (parmi lesquelles nous étions au 14e rang, avec
754 membres) par 239 délégués, en plus
des 11 délégués sans droit de vote provenant des conférences d’artistes exécutants (symphonie, enregistrement et
théâtre). Je sais que ce ne sont que des
chiffres pour plusieurs d’entre vous, mais
cette manifestation visuelle du pouvoir
de notre syndicat faisait chaud au cœur.
Ces congrès avaient d’abord lieu annuellement, puis pendant longtemps elles ont eu
lieu à tous les deux ans. Aujourd’hui, on se
réunit à tous les trois ans. Cette dernière
modification a été adoptée non seulement
à cause du prix élevé des congrès, mais
aussi parce que le conseil exécutif international (CEI), dont l’élection a lieu dans
le contexte de chaque congrès pour régir
la Fédération, avait besoin de temps pour
faire ses preuves avant de faire campagne
en vue d’une réélection.
Quoi de mieux pour décrire ce congrès que
de dire qu’il y avait une note très positive.
Nous avons appris que les finances de la
FAM étaient en bien meilleur état qu’ils ne
l’avaient été depuis longtemps. Le fonds
de réinstallation, établi pour aider à déménager le siège social de la FAM de ses bureaux loués à New York, et partiellement
épuisé pour équilibrer le budget d’exploitation du syndicat, est maintenant rétabli.
On nous a dit que l’on pouvait espérer très
prochainement entendre que la FAM avait
acheté une propriété à New York et que le
syndicat lui-même procédera à la location
de bureaux pour contrebalancer les versements hypothécaires.
En règle générale, la question la plus litigieuse au congrès portait sur une demande du CEI d’augmenter les cotisations
individuelles (notamment, le montant
par membre que chaque section locale
transmet au siège social). C’est la première fois cette année, en autant que je
me souvienne, que le CEI ne recommande
aucune augmentation ou diminution des
cotisations individuelles. Les délégués ont
unanimement donné leur accord. Cette
primeur a donné le ton à l’ensemble du
congrès. Nous avons voté sur 9 recommandations du CEI et sur 22 résolutions
proposées par des représentants et des
membres des sections locales. Les délégués ont exprimé leur choix par un oui
ou par un non. Une seule résolution (sur
laquelle des précisions suivront) a exigé
un vote par assis et levé puisque le vote
verbal était ambigu. Dans le cas d’un vote
par assis et levé, les délégués se lèvent
littéralement jusqu’au décompte des voix.
Il n’y a eu aucun vote par appel nominal,
un processus qui risque d’être très long.
Ce processus est réservé aux questions
les plus litigieuses. Un à la fois, les délégués s’approchent du microphone pour
voter au nom de leurs membres, quelque
soit le nombre. En conséquence, les sections locales les plus nombreuses ont davantage de poids.
Avant qu’une recommandation ou résolution ne soit soumise à l’assemblée aux
fins de vote, elle fait l’objet de l’étude d’un
comité qui par la suite recommande aux
délégués de voter oui ou non. En règle
générale, les conseils du comité suivent,
mais ce n’est pas toujours le cas. Les délégués ont l’occasion de se prononcer en
faveur ou contre une question quelconque
tant lors des discussions du comité que
lorsqu’elle est ramenée devant l’assemblée. L’assemblée présente parfois des arguments très convaincants. J’ai été heureuse d’avoir été nommée au comité des
règlements, l’un des deux comités les plus
actifs, le comité des finances étant l’autre.
Nous avons eu des rencontres plusieurs
jours avant la tenue du congrès et nous
avions terminé les travaux à la fin de la
première journée du congrès comme tel.
Cela diffère radicalement du congrès de
2013 alors que nous avions des rencontres
à presque chaque période de repas et tard
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Rapport de la présidente
en soirée en pratique jusqu’à la fin du congrès. C’était
difficile de savoir si notre tâche avait été plus facile cette
année parce que les sections locales sont assez satisfaites
des règlements administratifs de la FAM tels qu’ils le sont,
ou simplement parce que les gens ne s’en soucient plus.
J’opte pour la première hypothèse. En tout cas, les délégués ont adopté chacune des neuf recommandations du
CEI, y compris deux substitutions parmi ces dernières.
Aucune des 22 résolutions n’a été adoptée telle que présentée, bien que l’une ait été adoptée telle que modifiée,
et la substitution de cinq de ces résolutions l’a emporté.
Quatre résolutions ont été rejetées, cinq ont été retirées
par les proposants (en règle générale à la suite d’une discussion avec le comité approprié), et bon nombre des sept
autres ont été renvoyées au CEI, lui donnant le pouvoir
d’agir au mieux des intérêts de la FAM.
Je ne veux pas vous ennuyer avec ces chiffres, mais ils
fournissent un bel aperçu de ce qui se passe à Vegas mais
qui ne reste pas à Vegas. L’une des questions a fait l’objet
de vives discussions et de consternation chez les délégués
canadiens. J’ai mentionné que le CEI est élu lors de chaque
congrès. Comme Robin était sur le comité des élections
cette année, elle a participé activement au processus
électoral, lequel doit respecter des règles établies par le
département du travail des États-Unis (US Department of
Labor), puisque le congrès a lieu aux États-Unis et que
le siège social y est installé. Le CEI est composé de neuf
membres, y compris les quatre administrateurs de la FAM,
l’un d’eux étant le VP du Canada. Seuls les délégués canadiens votent pour ce dernier. Robin et moi n’avons pas fait
mystère du fait que nous apprécions le leadership d’Alan
Willaert, vice-président du Canada depuis quatre ans.
Cette année, une autre personne a posé sa candidature à
ce poste – un ancien membre de la FAM, récemment de
retour, ayant consacré une grande partie de sa vie professionnelle dans des domaines autres que celui de la musique et n’ayant jamais été administrateur d’une section
locale ou représentant international (les représentants internationaux doivent veiller à ce que les sections locales
soient exploitées de façon responsable, conformément
aux règlements administratifs de la FAM). Cet individu, qui
paraît fort intelligent et semble posséder des qualités de
meneur, mais qui n’a pas l’expérience que nous souhaitons pour ce poste, a finalement retiré sa candidature. En
conséquence, Alan a été réélu. Toutefois, dans le but de
veiller à ce que nous ayons toujours des membres chevronnés dans des postes de grande responsabilité, Doug
Kuss de la Section locale de Calgary, a proposé une résolution d’urgence (en d’autres termes, une résolution n’ayant
pas été proposée aux délégués avant le congrès) selon
laquelle les candidats à des postes de haute fonction devraient afficher une certaine expérience à la FAM. Les délégués ont été ensuite tenus de voter sur le fait que cette
question soit suffisamment urgente pour faire l’objet d’une
discussion devant l’assemblée. Comme le vote oral n’a pas
été concluant, c’est à ce moment que le vote par assis et
levé a été utilisé. Malheureusement, les délégués ont voté
contre une discussion, ce qui risque de nous entraîner dans
une situation semblable dans trois ans, et bien entendu,
nous retrouver avec un administrateur de la FAM qui est
incapable de répondre aux questions pour lesquelles plusieurs demandent une réponse claire sur-le-champ. Ce fut
la seule déception importante dans le contexte du congrès
pour Robin et moi – et pour le reste des membres de la
FAM, si seulement ils en étaient conscients.
1949, représente les syndicats, les guildes et les associations de musiciens dans 60 pays, y compris les États-Unis
et le Canada. Le président de la FAM, Ray Hair, occupe un
siège au conseil de la FIM; le Canada, qui occupe également un siège au conseil, est représenté par le VP du
Canada,
Alan Willaert. M. Machuel a souligné qu’il est
grand temps de rendre Internet équitable pour les artistes
interprètes. Le site Web de la FIM offre des renseignements d’intérêt pour nous tous, y compris un classement
des transporteurs aériens en fonction de leurs politiques
relatives au transport des instruments de musique à bord
des avions. La FIM tient des conférences symphoniques
internationales triennales depuis 2008. J’ai été privilégiée
de représenter l’Organisation des musiciens d’orchestres
du Canada aux conférences de Berlin et d’Amsterdam et
j’anticipe participer à la prochaine conférence prévue en
mai à Montréal.
Tous les membres de la FAM sont invités à observer ce
qui se passe au congrès. Si vous pouvez planifier vos vacances estivales parallèlement au prochain congrès de la
FAM, lequel aura lieu en 2019, vous vivrez une expérience
éducative, révélatrice et même amusante. n
En plus du cours normal des affaires visant à voter des
modifications législatives afférentes à la Fédération, nous
avons entendu plusieurs conférenciers inspirants. Une personne après l’autre a parlé de l’économie des spectacles qui
semble être le mode de vie actuel (comme une personne a
si bien dit, les autres travailleurs découvrent ce qui a toujours été le lot des musiciens pigistes). Le défi consiste à
protéger le travail de nos membres, qu’il s’agisse de droits
connexes (l’argent payé aux musiciens à chaque fois qu’un
enregistrement est diffusé par radiocommunication terrestre, diffusé en continu ou téléchargé sur Internet) ou
de la défense du droit de négociation collective.
J’ai été particulièrement intéressée par la présentation
de Benoit Machuel, directeur général de la Fédération
Internationale des musiciens, ou la FIM. La FIM, fondée en
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LOCAL 180
La version française se trouve à la page 6
Reporting on
the Canadian Conference
P
resident Francine Schutzman and I were
privileged to represent Local 180 at
the Canadian Conference in Las Vegas
on June 18th and 19th, 2016. The Canadian
Conference takes place every year; however,
in an AFM Convention year, they join forces
and the Canadian Conference meets two
days prior to the commencement of the AFM
Convention.
As I am a member of the Executive Board
of the Canadian Conference, I attended the
Executive Board meeting on the evening of
the 17th of June. At that meeting we made
final adjustments to the agenda, appointed
the members of the various committees, discussed the proposed resolutions and spent
a great deal of time debating the upcoming
AFM elections.
As you will have read in the President’s message, there was an unexpected contender in
the running for VP from Canada. This candidate had not been a member of the CFM/AFM
for a very long time and had spent most of his
career in disciplines other than music. What I
believe is that any candidate running for one
of the highest offices in the CFM should at the
very least have a Local officer’s experience,
a working knowledge of our Constitution and
Bylaws, and a thorough understanding of
how the AFM works. It comes down to institutional knowledge and experience, which
are the absolutely basic requirements.
I think that I can say that my fellow committee members were all in agreement that
in Alan Willaert we have a leader with exceptional credentials. We were determined
to work as hard as possible to ensure that
Alan was elected. That future contest for the
election of the VP from Canada set the background for the entire Canadian Conference.
The Canadian Conference was called to order
at 9:00 AM on the June18th. It was attended
by 31 delegates from 22 Locals. Locals 355,
446 and 820 were not in attendance. Special
guests included International President Ray
Hair, International Vice President Bruce Fyfe,
International Secretary-Treasurer Sam Folio,
OCSM President Robert Fraser, Kim Roberts
for Secondary Markets, Musicians’ Pension
Fund of Canada representatives Jill Giustino
and Humbert Martins, and Mark Jamison,
candidate for the office of VPC.
The first report that delegates heard was
that of the Standards Committee. This is
a standing committee chaired by VP of the
Canadian Conference, Doug Kuss. Doug is
also the Secretary-Treasurer of Local 547 in
Calgary. He outlined the many activities of
the committee, some of which include: revisions to the Live Performance Contract; national agreement with the JUNO Awards; the
new Canadian Conference website (http://
afmccmusicians.com/); branding of the CFM
and Canadian Locals; notice to bargain with
Rogers and Bell media; and various agreement
Robin Moir
Photo: Dave Poulin
The Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
templates and sample spreadsheets. These
templates were the result of consultation on
the part of the Standards Committee with
the Canadian Locals. Although this is a work
in progress, great strides have been made. A
sample of the template agreements that we
looked at were:
A national JUNO Agreement which includes
articles pertaining to the various JUNO components. It was suggested from the floor that
this agreement should also have an automatic renewal clause. The committee also
recommended that Local officers be granted
a pass for the entire event so that the Local
is represented by an officer, as well as a Local
booth that offers a CFM presence.
A Showcase/Festival Agreement to try to ensure that all musicians, union and non-union,
are compensated fairly. The committee is
compiling a list of Canadian events, and this
agreement will mimic the JUNO agreement.
A sample CBA Template created especially for
smaller Locals with smaller orchestras. This
template covers all of the main conditions
generally formalized for larger orchestras.
As chair of the branding committee, I reported on the committee’s branding video
and informed officers that the video would be
ready and available to Locals in September.
There was a suggestion from the floor that a
30-second version also be available.
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LOCAL 180
The Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
If Local 180 members wish further information on any Bay), Eddy Bayens (Edmonton), Mark Reed (Victoria), Jay Alan especially wanted the delegates to know how proud
and happy he is with the Canadian office staff. He thanked
or all of the above of the Standard Committee’s strat- Harrison (Winnipeg) and Luc Fortin (Montreal).
his team for everything they do for the Locals across Canada
egies, please call me anytime.
The delegates learned that:
Bob Burns of HUB Insurance reported that HUB highly
regards its association with the CFM, and INTACT will
continue to settle cheques on small claims from their
office. HUB took the time to contact the Edmonton
office this past spring to make sure that they could
cover musicians with lost contracts due to the Fort
McMurray Fire. President Eddy Bayens of Local 390
in Edmonton maintained that there is something very
special about an organization that seeks opportunities to be of assistance to members.
We heard reports from the staff of the CFM. I have
these reports in the office, and Local 180 members
are invited to read them at any time. Executive Director
and Local 180 member Liana White reported on the following topics:
• Entry into Canada by foreign workers
• P2 Visas for Canadian musicians entering the USA
• Lobbying
• Labour and the Federal Elections
• Electronic Media and Collective Bargaining
• Member Claims
• Education, Networking, Conferences, Tradeshows
Symphonic Services Director for Canada Bernard Leblanc
reported on:
• Orchestra negotiations concluded
• Ongoing negotiations
• Other work including counsel and advice to locals
• Conferences attended
The newly-elected Canadian Conference Executive Board
consists of President Paul Leclair (Sault St. Marie), VicePresident Doug Kuss (Calgary), Secretary-Treasurer Robin
Moir (Ottawa), and board members Norm Slongo (Thunder
• The CanCon finances are healthy.
• The 2017 Conference will be held in Hamilton, August
11-13. The Conference Committee recommended that
perhaps CanCon amalgamate Locals to have a regional
conference -- Western, Eastern, etc.
• The Canadian Conference bylaws will be translated into
French.
As Doug Kuss had reported the findings of the Standards
Committee on the first day of the conference, he took the
time to further suggest that the new CanCon website be
used as a hub for the standing committees and that Locals
be asked to send in information to the new website. Eddy
Bayens moved that we ask the AFM to use the logo that
mentions Canada OR use both logos -- one for the AFM
and one for the CFM -- and link them with appropriate artwork. The motion was passed.
The CanCon will initiate a lobbying process which includes
letter writing and personal meetings with CBC management and appropriate elected federal officials, with the objective of the full reinstitution of regional music recording
and programming throughout the whole of Canada.
There was a request for more transparency of the activities and finances of the head office of the CFM in Toronto,
especially vis a vis media negotiations, that the CFM obtain
external legal advice for negotiations of national media
agreements, and that a rank-and-file member be added to
the negotiating team for such agreements. There was also
a proposal to have the VPC appoint an ad hoc committee
dedicated to advocating to the Government of Ontario and
participating in provincial policy-making processes and
bodies on behalf of all Ontario Locals and members of the
CFM. In addition, there was a call for a nine-year strategic
plan for the CFM. The CanCon board will be discussing all
of these proposals.
The report of Alan Willaert, AFM Vice President from
Canada, is available in its entirety in the Local 180 office.
every day. He reported that the CFM has extended the CBC
Agreement for 6 months. He and his negotiating team believe that this period of time will allow the announced additional funding money from the federal government time
to filter through. He told the delegates that the CFM is involved with negotiations for the Jingle Agreement and the
Sound Recording Labor Agreement.
The Musicians’ Pension Fund of Canada report was made
by Jill Giustino, Humberto Martins and Mike Mazousky.
Details of this report will be found on their website. All
communications now are in both English and French. They
are sending welcome letters to all new clients. All annual
statements will be ready by June 30th of each year, and
the government’s mandated new info will also be sent to
beneficiaries. Although electronic remittances are on the
horizon, they are not there yet.
The Canadian Conference and the AFM Convention offer
opportunities for officers to meet and chat about the challenges faced in Locals throughout Canada and the US. The
hottest topic of conversation (other than the re-election
of Alan Willaert) was that of declining membership. Some
Locals have been hit harder than others, but it is a fact
that we all face.
Over the last few years over 10,000 freelance musicians
have been lost. The questions we considered were:
1. How can we help them?
2. How can we get them back?
3. How can we be more relevant?
4. What are the building blocks for musicians in the future?
I came home with some great ideas and initiatives to
consider.
It was an action-packed Conference, but for me, the best
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SECTION LOCALE 180
The english version is located on the previous page.
Photo: Dave Poulin
Rapport de la secrétaire trésorière
Rapport sur
la conférence canadienne
L
a présidente, Francine Schutzman, et moi avons
eu le privilège de représenter la Section locale 180
au congrès canadien à Las Vegas, les 18 et 19 juin
2016. La conférence canadienne est tenue annuellement; cependant, dans une année où le congrès de la
FAM a lieu, ils s’allient et la conférence canadienne a
lieu deux jours avant le début du congrès de la FAM.
Comme je suis membre du conseil d’administration de
la conférence canadienne, j’ai participé à la réunion
du conseil d’administration tenue le 17 juin en soirée.
À la réunion, nous avons procédé à la mise au point
définitive de l’ordre du jour, nommé des membres à
divers comités, échangé sur les résolutions proposées
et nous avons consacré beaucoup de temps à débattre
les prochaines élections de la FAM.
l’élection du VP du Canada a défini le contexte de l’ensemble de la conférence canadienne.
La conférence canadienne a commencé à 9 h le 18
juin. Trente et un délégués provenant de 22 sections
locales y ont participé. Les sections locales 355, 446
et 820 étaient absentes. Parmi les invités spéciaux,
notons le président international Ray Hair, le vice-président international, Bruce Fyfe, le secrétaire trésorier international, Sam Folio, le président de l’OMOSC,
Robert Fraser, Kim Roberts, de Secondary Markets, les
représentants de la Caisse de retraite des musiciens
du Canada, Jill Giustino et Humbert Martins, ainsi que
Mark Jamison, candidat au poste de VP du Canada.
Comme vous l’aurez lu dans le message de la présidente, un candidat imprévu était dans la course au
poste de VP du Canada. Ce candidat n’avait pas été
membre de la FCM / FAM depuis très longtemps et
avait consacré la plus grande partie de sa carrière à
des disciplines autres que celle de la musique. À mon
avis, tout candidat voulant accéder à l’un des plus
hauts postes de la FCM devrait, à tout le moins, avoir
été administrateur d’une section locale, posséder des
connaissances pratiques de notre constitution et de
nos règlements administratifs, et avoir une compréhension approfondie du fonctionnement de la FAM.
Essentiellement, se sont des connaissances organisationnelles, lesquelles sont en effet, les exigences les
plus fondamentales.
Le premier rapport présenté aux délégués a été celui du
comité des normes. Ce comité permanent est présidé
par le VP de la conférence canadienne, Doug Kuss, qui
est aussi secrétaire trésorier de la Section locale 547
à Calgary. Doug a donné un aperçu des nombreuses
activités du comité, y compris : la révision des contrats
de représentation en direct; l’accord national JUNO; le
nouveau site Web de la conférence canadienne (http://
afmccmusicians.com/); l’établissement de la marque
de la FCM et des sections locales canadiennes; l’avis de
négociations auprès de Rogers et Bell média; et divers
modèles d’accords ainsi que des exemples de tableurs.
Ces modèles découlent des consultations du comité
des normes auprès des sections locales canadiennes.
Bien que ce travail soit en cours, d’importants progrès
ont été réalisés. Les modèles d’accords que nous avons
examinés sont, entre autres :
Je crois pouvoir affirmer que mes collègues membres
du comité étaient tous d’accord qu’en tant que leader,
Alan Willaert possède des qualités exceptionnelles.
Nous étions résolus à travailler ardemment pour assurer la victoire d’Alan. Ce concours futur quant à
Un accord national JUNO, lequel comprend des dispositions afférentes aux divers éléments JUNO. L’assemblée
a proposé d’ajouter à cet accord une clause de renouvellement automatique. Le comité a également recommandé que l’on accorde aux administrateurs des
Robin Moir
sections locales un laissez-passer pour la durée de
l’événement afin que la section locale soit représentée
par un administrateur, et qu’un stand soit assigné aux
sections locales afin de représenter la FCM.
Un accord d’exposition / festival pour veiller à ce que
tous les musiciens, syndiqués et non syndiqués, soient
rémunérés équitablement. Le comité est à préparer
une liste des événements canadiens, et cet accord imitera l’accord JUNO.
Un modèle de convention collective visant particulièrement les petites sections locales ayant des orchestres
plus modestes. Ce modèle couvre toutes les conditions principales généralement formulées pour les orchestres de plus grande envergure.
En tant que présidente du comité d’établissement de
la marque, j’ai présenté un rapport sur la vidéo promotionnelle et j’ai avisé les administrateurs que ladite vidéo serait prête et accessible aux sections locales dès
septembre. L’assemblée a suggéré qu’une version de
30 secondes soit également disponible.
Si des membres de la Section locale 180 désirent plus
de renseignements sur l’un ou l’autre des points susmentionnés afférents aux stratégies du comité des
normes, ils peuvent communiquer avec moi en tout
temps.
Bob Burns, de HUB Insurance, a déclaré que la société
HUB estime beaucoup son association avec la FCM, et
que la société INTACT continuera de régler les chèques
des petites réclamations à partir de ses bureaux. La
société HUB a pris le temps de communiquer avec le
bureau d’Edmonton au printemps dernier pour s’assurer du dédommagement des musiciens ayant perdu
des contrats en raison de l’incendie de Fort McMurray.
Le président de la Section locale 390 à Edmonton, Eddy
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LOCAL 180
Rapport de la secrétaire trésorière
Bayens, a fait valoir la qualité très particulière d’un organisme qui cherche des occasions d’aider ses membres.
• Les règlements administratifs de la conférence
canadienne seront traduits en français.
Nous avons entendu des rapports du personnel de la FCM.
Nous avons ces rapports au bureau, et nous invitons les
membres de la Section locale 180 à les lire à n’importe
quel moment. La directrice générale, Liana White, aussi
membre de la Section locale 180, a fait une présentation
sur les sujets ci-après :
Puisque Doug Kuss avait transmis les résultats du comité
des normes pendant la première journée de la conférence,
il a aussi pris le temps de suggérer que le site Web de la
conférence canadienne soit utilisé comme noyau des comités permanents et que l’on demande à toutes les sections
locales de transmettre des renseignements vers le nouveau site Web. Eddy Bayens a proposé que nous demandions à la FAM d’utiliser le logo avec la mention Canada
OU d’utiliser les deux logos, notamment un pour la FAM et
l’autre pour la FCM, et de les unir au moyen d’illustrations
appropriées. La motion a été adoptée.
• L’entrée au Canada de travailleurs étrangers
• Les visas P2 pour les musiciens canadiens
entrant aux États-Unis
• Les pressions politiques
• Le travail et les élections fédérales
• Les médias électroniques et les conventions collectives
• Les réclamations des membres
• L’enseignement, le réseautage, les conférences,
les salons professionnels.
La présentation du directeur des services symphoniques
du Canada, Bernard Leblanc, portait sur :
• La conclusion des négociations d’orchestres
• Les négociations continues
• D’autres travaux, y compris des avis et conseils
auprès des sections locales
• La participation aux conférences.
Le nouveau conseil d’administration de la conférence canadienne est formé du président, Paul Leclair (Sault St.
Marie), du vice-président, Doug Kuss (Calgary), de la secrétaire trésorière, Robin Moir (Ottawa), et des membres
Norm Slongo (Thunder Bay), Eddy Bayens (Edmonton),
Mark Reed (Victoria), Jay Harrison (Winnipeg) et Luc Fortin
(Montréal).
Les délégués ont appris que :
• Les finances de la Conférence canadienne sont en santé.
• La conférence de 2017 aura lieu à Hamilton, du 11 au
13 août. Le comité de la conférence a recommandé que
les sections locales fusionnées à la conférence canadienne tiennent possiblement une conférence régionale
– Ouest, Est, etc.
La conférence canadienne lancera un processus de pressions politiques, y compris la rédaction de lettres et la tenue de rencontres avec les gestionnaires de la SRC et les
élus fédéraux appropriés, en vue d’entièrement rétablir
l’enregistrement et la programmation musicale régionale
partout au Canada.
On a demandé davantage de transparence par rapport aux
finances et aux activités du siège social de la FCM à Toronto,
particulièrement vis-à-vis les négociations avec les médias,
que la FCM obtienne des conseils juridiques externes dans
le contexte de la négociation d’accords nationaux avec les
médias, et qu’un membre syndiqué s’ajoute à l’équipe des
négociations pour de tels accords. Une autre proposition
demandait que le VP du Canada forme un comité ad hoc
dévoué à plaider la cause de toutes les sections locales
et des membres de la FCM auprès du gouvernement de
l’Ontario, et à participer aux processus d’élaboration de
politiques à l’échelle provinciale. De plus, on a demandé
d’établir un plan stratégique de neuf ans pour la FCM. Le
conseil de la conférence canadienne débattra toutes ces
propositions.
Le rapport intégral d’Alan Willaert, vice-président du
Canada à la FAM, est disponible au bureau de la Section
locale 180. Alan voulait surtout que les délégués sachent
à quel point il est fier et satisfait du personnel au bureau
canadien. Il a remercié l’équipe pour son bon travail quotidien auprès des sections locales partout au Canada. Il a
déclaré que la FCM a prolongé de six mois l’accord avec la
SRC. Lui et son équipe de négociations croient que cette
période permettra au gouvernement fédéral de passer au
travers des mailles le financement supplémentaire annoncé. Il a avisé les délégués de la participation de la FCM aux
négociations relatives à l’accord sur les ritournelles (Jingle
Agreement) et la convention collective relative à l’enregistrement sonore (Sound Recording Labor Agreement).
Jill Giustino, Humberto Martins et Mike Mazousky ont présenté le rapport sur la Caisse de retraite des musiciens
du Canada. Le rapport détaillé de cette présentation est
affiché sur leur site Web. Toutes les communications sont
maintenant tant en français qu’en anglais. Des lettres de
bienvenue sont maintenant envoyées à tous les nouveaux
clients. Tous les rapports d’exercice seront prêts d’ici au
30 juin de chaque année, et les nouveaux renseignements
mandatés par le gouvernement seront également acheminés aux bénéficiaires. Bien que les remises électroniques
se pointent à l’horizon, nous n’en sommes pas encore là.
La conférence canadienne et le congrès de la FAM offrent
aux administrateurs l’occasion de se rencontrer et d’échanger sur les défis qu’affrontent les sections locales partout
au Canada et aux États-Unis. Le sujet le plus discuté (autre
que la réélection d’Alan Willaert) a été celui du déclin des
adhésions. Certaines sections locales ont été plus durement frappées que d’autres, mais c’est un fait auquel nous
sommes tous confrontés.
Au cours des dernières années, plus de 10 000 musiciens
pigistes ont été perdus. Nous avons examiné les points ciaprès :
1. Comment pouvons-nous les aider?
2. Comment pouvons-nous regagner cette clientèle?
3. Comment pouvons-nous être plus pertinents?
4. Quels sont les pierres d’assise des musiciens
pour l’avenir?
Je suis revenue avec de magnifiques idées et initiatives à
envisager.
La Conférence était chargée, mais pour ma part, la meilleure partie a été trois jours plus tard alors qu’Alan Willaert
a été réélu vice-président du Canada à la FAM. n
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LOCAL 180
You are invited to
�wards �anquet
Photo: Caroline Phillips,
the Ottawa Citizen
The Annual �ocal 180
Lifetime Achievement Award
Evelyn Greenberg
25 Year Pins
Monday, October 17, 2016
at �u�or �all
3750 North Bowesville Road in Ottawa
Bar opens at 6:30 pm, dinner will be served at 7:30 pm.
Tickets: $75 each
Deborah Davis
Marjolaine Fournier
50 Year Pins
Peter Beaudoin
Bruce Cockburn
Rod Digney
Roddy Ellias
Greig Lund
Robert Misener
Gary Morton
Pete Paquette
Dave Poulin
Andrea Ricard
Bill Stevens
Joe Turner
We will also be awarding 25 year, 50 year and Lifetime Pins
Life Member Pins
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the office,
cash, cheque or credit cards.
Ed Bimm
Peter Brown
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LOCAL 180
FRAUD AND
PROPOSED
STOLEN IDENTITIES
I
t has come to our attention that more
than a few of our classical musicians have
been the victims of fraud and have had
illegitimate credit cards opened up in their
names. This has happened primarily in the
Province of Quebec, but other Locals in other
provinces have reported similar incidences.
The Local has been informed that there is
an active criminal investigation going on in
Montreal at this time.
The AFM, CFM and Canadian Pension office
have looked into their sites and are confident
that they have not been hacked.
One of our members, Julia MacLaine, has the
following suggestion:
If you’re interested in preventing this from
happening to you, call Equifax (1-800-4657166) and Transunion (1-800-663-9980),
and ask them to put an alert on your file. This
way, any time someone makes a credit inquiry, they will have to call you to confirm that
it is in fact you making the request. There is a
small fee for this service.
The other thing I’ve been advised to do is to
check my credit report every once in a while
to make sure there is nothing suspect on
there. I think you do that online with Equifax
again, for a fee.
TO BE
VOTE
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BYLAW
AND CONSTITUTION
UPDATES
Article 8 - Rights and Duties of Members
If you request a credit card or line of credit at
your bank, they will see other credit cards in
your name, so that is one way of finding out.
The other would be through Equifax.
Many Locals are looking into using Local ID
numbers instead of SIN numbers. Our members each have a specific number allocated
to them when they join, and this number remains with them even if they are suspended
or expelled.
The following article came up on my Facebook
page, regarding Boarding Passes for travel
purposes. It does not deal with SIN numbers
but is a noteworthy read.
http://www.luxuryandglamor.com/why-youshould-never-throw-your-boarding-passaway-not-even-after-your-flight-the-reasoni-had-no-idea/#.V6YP-1hw3_Y.facebook
The Local will continue to monitor this situation and keep the membership informed.
Robin
Section 17 - It shall be an offence for any member to speak derogatorily of the character or ability of any member or employee at any
meeting of the Local.
...
Section 22 - A member who, by improper conduct, imperils the
interests of the Association, or this Local, shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be subject to penalties provided in Article 6.
Members of the Association shall not:
a) misrepresent their standing in the Association or the AFM,
b) (be insulting to) verbally or physically abuse any member or
employee of the Local,
c) make any remarks detrimental to the Association or the AFM,
[the following sections will be re-lettered]
c) appear for an engagement in an improper condition or behave
in an insubordinate or an improper manner on an engagement
d) belittle the character or ability of another member or employee
in any manner whatsoever,
e) attempt in any way to injure another member’s earning capacity,
f) offer any inducement other than musical services to obtain an
engagement directly or indirectly or in any manner whatsoever,
g) commit a breach of good faith and fair dealing.
Article 9, Section 26
For outdoor performances where weather plays a factor, the detailed alternate arrangements (such as indoor alternate venue,
rain date, etc.) must be agreed to in writing before the engagement can be considered finalized. Please note that, per Section
15, weather is not a sufficient excuse to cancel an engagement.
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FEATURE
Remembering
Brian
Rading
by Glen Hyde-Clarke
A
mong musicians of our generation,
the original Baby Boomers, Brian
Rading was a gem. An excellent
musician, bright, creative, original thinker,
a rebel, amazing craftsman, he was a kindhearted and really good friend. He meant
so much to so many people that many of
us still have an empty space now that he’s
gone.
BRIAN RADING (W.B.RADING),
August 31st 1946 - June 8th 2016
His death caused many of us to reconnect,
an amazing feat. We shared the privilege
of playing music with him, and having
him as a key member of our bands. He
played a wicked bass in my band and he
could sing. He stood out in a greater-thanlife presence that would pump the rest of
the group up and along the way settle any
minor ego conflicts.
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FEATURE
Feature: Brian Rading - Continued
As a 12-year-old, he took a few guitar lessons at $2 each. He turned pro at
14 and launched out of school and into touring North America with prestigious
bands such as The Regals, The Staccatos, (later Five Man Electrical Band) and
others. There wasn’t much money to be made in those days but the experiences were out of this world.
Back in Ottawa, Brian played with local bands and from 1975 to 1981 in my
own Glenn Clark Band. There were other bands in succession: Powerhouse,
Backyard Symphony, Messenger, Crucial Moments, etc.
There was never a dull moment when Brian was around, from his famous warcry “let’s cook this turkey”, to the day he showed up at his daughter Jennifer’s
graduation in leopard print pants, earrings and makeup. Then there was the
time when The Staccatos were driving to Oklahoma and were stopped by a
Highway Patrol cop who called him “Bill” after looking at his license. Brian
hated his first name William, so during the whole trip the group called him
“Bill” to rattle him and had them all laughing to tears. For a fancy gig I booked
that required tuxedos or dark suits, Brian wore a T-shirt with a tuxedo print
in protest. He loved people, adored cats and above all he thrived on stage.
Performing was his life.
Brian died of natural causes, following a bout with throat cancer. A memorial
service is being planned by his daughter Jennifer for late summer.
Rest in Peace, Brian, we all keep the memories.
By Glenn Hyde-Clarke,
with input by Michael Belanger (Bell) and others.
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FEATURE
Brian Rading: The Lion
by Ian Tamblyn
W
ith the death of Brian Rading we have lost a lion
in our musical community—a lion who loved and
cared for cats in his latter years. He was a lion
in appearance, with his Foo Manchu moustache, his ponytail, his mane, his outrage and his possession of the stage.
Brian was stage make-up by night, drywall dust by day.
Brian Rading was one curious cat.
I had the honour of playing with Brian from 1980-86, long
after his heyday with Five Man Electrical Band. I am not sure
quite how we met, probably through Bruce Wittet . Rading
seemed an unlikely candidate for my folk rock band. Brian
was a rocker through-and-through—one whose distinctive
pick-driven style on bass was forceful and aggressive. “It’s
just down strokes, man!”
At the time his style was far away from what I was writing.
I was told not to play with him by the politically correct
crowd—he was too threatening on stage; he didn’t suit my
band’s material; he was the wrong kind of guy. But I felt
Rading embodied rock-and-roll. This was my attraction.
Rading was full-out the guy I seldom-showed. He brought
out the rocker in me, he brought out the anger and aggression, and I loved working with him. He always wanted
to get it right, especially if the tune was outside his comfort zone. Brian loved music, he loved sound and sonics,
and some of our most transcendental nights were founded
on Brian’s deep groove. There were even a few times when
we got kicked off the stage for being too loud—gotta love
that!
On another level Brian was a bit of a back porch philosopher and we had some great conversations. He was no
doubt a troubled man and yet he was always searching for
ways through those troubles. At times he would succumb
to his demons. There were many performances wherein I didn’t know what was fuelling him—what was in that
gym bag he always brought to the gig. And yet it was
often at the end of those nights, after we had loaded-out
his impossibly enormous bass amp down the fire escape
at the Saucy Noodle, we would fall into a conversation
about Buddhism, astrology, or some other path through it
all. Brian was complicated and probably a true outsider.
At times he struggled to articulate that complication and
he was attracted to those poets and artists like Cyndela
Whitney or Diane Woodward who expressed that outside
edge so well. He was not an easy man to live with I am told
and struggled at times to live with himself.
Last time I saw Brian he was at Irene’s, dressed in that
dusty cardigan he always wore, and in failing health. He
was drinking again but not like before; he was worn down
and tired. His cats were dying mysteriously, he had lost
several in the past months, and Brian was in mourning.
He continued his life as a landlord for a building he he had
bought at height of Five Man, but his dry-walling days were
over.
We talked about getting together again. He wanted another chance at some of the songs we did. He told me
he’d been thinking about them. In fact, Brian remembered
some of my songs I’d all but forgotten.
There is just one other thing I would like to say about the
man. During a period of my life when I was going through
a hell I brought on myself Brian was there to help me. I
can still hear his gravelly whisper, “Tamblyn (or Tam), it’s
going be alright, it’s going to be alright”.
Addendum (Bruce Wittet file): I visited Brian Rading at
his ground-floor apartment in Hull several months before
his death. “What do you think of this place, Boo?”. The
kitchen walls were blood-red. I told he’d made a clear
statement of intent. Fifteen minutes later, we were off to
the adjacent tavern. Everybody knew his name and some
new of his Hollywood years and the band that took him
there. He liked to arrive early and nurse a drink to ensure
he was afforded a broad selection of pub grub. It gets
dark early in October. When I left after 5:00pm, I felt anxious. I was driving home to family.
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LOCAL 180 NEWS
Local 180 Pianist
Mauro Bertoli
wins prestigious award !
Mauro Bertoli is an Italian-Canadian classical pianist living in
Ottawa. Mauro, a member of Local 180, is the 2016 recipient of the CAB (Credito Agrario Bresciano) Foundation’s Arturo
Benedetti Michelangeli prize for young interpreters.
CAB was an Italian Bank based in Brescia. Although the Bank
has acquired other banks and changed names, the foundation
keeps the name.
The Prize, which bears the name of a legendary pianist from
Brescia, is awarded by the Foundation in collaboration with the
International Piano Festival of Brescia and Bergamo. It recognizes outstanding achievement in classical music and is meant
to foster and support musicians who have dedicated their lives
to the art.
For the first time ever, a new category, “Young Interpreters,”
has been added and the prize is assigned to a young musician
who is establishing himself on the International stage.
Mauro Bertoli comes from Brescia, home town of Arturo
Benedetti Michelangeli, and for this reason, the local administration as well as the mayor of Brescia have received the news
with tremendous jubilation.
Bravo, Mauro!
www.maurobertoli.com
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LOCAL 180 NEWS
Thank you
This is the letter that she received the week of June 30th, 2016.
Susan Avery-Sproule
Our Local 180 Office Administrator!
At the end of every day in the office, you might see our
Office Administrator, Susan Avery Sproule, cutting out the
stamps from all of the correspondence we receive.
Once every month, she would mail these used stamps to
the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. When the Canadian
guide dogs for the Blind stopped collecting them they referred her to Oxfam Canada. So now she sends them to
OXFAM Canada on behalf of the CFM. She has been doing
this charitable work faithfully for the 15 years that she has
worked in the Local 180 Office.
Thank you, Susan for everything you do!
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Let MROC Show You Where
The Musicians’ Rights Organization Canada (MROC)
is a Canadian federally-incorporated not-for-profit
entity whose primary objective is to collect and
distribute to musicians, the performer’s share
of neighbouringmusiciansrights.ca
rights royalties.
These royalties flow from the commercial use of sound
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$180.00
$95.00
LIFE
MEMBERS
If paid in full before
January 31, 2016
If paid by March 31, 2016
(1st Half)
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$95.00
$85.00
$47.50
If paid by September 30, 2016
(2nd Half)
$95.00
If paid by September 30, 2016
(2nd Half)
$47.50
Monthly dues (when required)
$22.00
Monthly dues (when required)
$11.00
Local 180 Office
The Local 180 Office sends out important advisories
to members by email and we want to make sure that
you’re not left in the dark!
Canada’s Classical Print
Music Specialist
Please notify the office of any changes to your contact
information. Include your phone number, home address
and email address. Call 613-235-3253 to make sure
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General inquiries:
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Office Staff
Office Manager: Susan Avery-Sproule
Office Assistant: Dan Blackwell
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Office Hours 2016
Canada’s Classical Print
Music Specialist
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM.
Here are the closure dates from now till the end of 2016:
Victoria Day –May 23, 2016
Canada Day- July 1, 2016
Civic Holiday – August 1, 2016
Labour Day –September 5, 2016
Thanksgiving Day-October 10, 2016
Remembrance Day-November 11, 2016
Closing at Noon-December 23, 2016
Christmas Holidays-December 25, 26, 27,
Closing at noon December 30, 2016.
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eNews Harp Sept. 2016
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LOCAL 180 NEWS
How to Resign
in Good Standing
Membership Matters
Dear Members,
New Members
For accurate information about anything
regarding Local 180 matters, please call or
email the office.
Reinstated
Here is the accurate information regarding
Resigning in Good Standing.
June:
Kevin Cadieux
Pascale Delaquis
Chris Santillan
Fana Soro
Guitar
Drums, Percusion
Piano
Balaforn, Djembe, Barra
• You can only resign in good standing if
you are indeed in Good Standing.
July:
Zane Lee Bean
Drums
Resignations
• Good Standing means that you have
paid any back dues and/or penalties
before resigning.
Gabriel Azzie
Matt Babineau
David Barton
Lev Berenshteyn
Cindy Doire
Sandy Faux
Magali Gavazzi-April
Shomang Kim
• To resign you simply write the Local
(post or email) to inform the office of
your intention to resign.
• To rejoin the Local there is a
$10.00 fee.
Thanks to the many of you who have
informed us that there has been confusion
regarding Resigning in Good Standing.
FYI
Members,
please know that your Membership Dues
reminder comes to you in the email that
accompanies all News Harps. In addition,
the reminder is also found in the body of
the News Harp.
Cindy Cook
Richard Levesque
Angela Rozman
Bobby Lalonde
Natasha MacDonald
Lisa Nazarenko
Richard Nolan
Devyn Pope
Jessie Ramsay
Trevor Wilson
Allison Zaichkowski
Expelled
Caren Abramoff
Paul Arnold
Marcel Aymar
Dean Batstone
David Bayley
Gordon Birkinshaw
Julien Bisaillon
Michael Blais
Douglas Brierley
Ceilidh Briscoe
Maxime Brisson
Robert Brown
Jim Bryson
Larry Carriere
Didier Chasteau
Michael Conto
Liam Cormier
Joanne Couture
Daniel Cowans Jr
Joey Demers
Darlene Deschamps
Terry Duncan
Taylor Durrant
Holden Egan
Viktoriia Grynenko
Dale Harrison
Sarah-Judith Hinse-Pare
Ian Hobson
Aaron Homma
Shandelle Horsford
Richard Jackson
Daniel Joseph
Rolf Klausener
Michael Labelle
Pascale Lafrance
Marc Larocque
Debra Larocque
William Lepine
Christopher Linden
Christa Lowry
Blake Martin
Michael F. Maxwell
Jeremy Michaelis
Scott Middleton
Marlyen Milenkovic
Robert S. Misener
Ana Miura
Jeremy Morgan
Greg Myers
Janie Myner
Stelth Ng
Tyler Nickel
Michael O’Brien
Michelle Odorico
Jon Park-Wheeler
Mike Peters
Rob Plowman
Adam Puddington
Randal Redivo
Ben Richardson
Christian Richer
Bruno Roussel
Adam Saikaley
Shawn Sasyniuk
Kevin Schofield
Jaey Schwarzer
Brian Stephenson
Christopher Stephenson
Gregory Stone
Lisa Taras
Andrew Thompson
Jean Trudel
Howard Tweddle
Linsey Wellman
Randy Young
Members opted to receive notices regarding
Membership Dues via email and the
electronic News Harp.
If you have paid your membership dues
by credit card in the past, be aware that
we DO NOT KEEP YOUR CREDIT CARD
INFORMATION on file in the office.
You must call us each time your
Membership Dues are due!
Robin
A REMINDER ABOUT EXPELLED MEMBERS
A person who has been expelled from our Association is no longer a member of the Association or the AFM. Members and leaders are reminded: do not play
engagements with non-members. Persons are generally expelled for serious violations of our Constitution and By-Laws. Expulsion is not like a life sentence;
the individual has the right to settle these matters with the Board and regain member status. But until that step has been taken, we urge leaders and members
not to give a non-member rights and privileges which belong only to members.
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eNews Harp Sept. 2016
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ORCHESTRE SYMPHONIQUE DE GATINEAU
Yves Léveillé, directeur artistique et chef d’orchestre
annonce le poste de :
2e cor
ORCHESTRE SYMPHONIQUE DE GATINEAU
Yves Léveillé, artistic director et conductor
Announces an opening for:
2rd Horn
Les auditions auront lieu le vendredi 21 octobre 2016 à Gatineau
Auditions will be held on October 21, 2016, in Gatineau
L’OSG est un orchestre régional et les musiciens sont rémunérés selon la clause 4B du local 180.
L’OSG is a regional orchestra and musicians will be remunerated according to clause 4B, local 180.
Les candidats intéressés sont priés de nous faire parvenir, au plus tard le vendredi 14 octobre, une
lettre d’intérêt, accompagnée d’un court curriculum vitae (une page) et d’un chèque au montant de 60 $,
remboursable lors de l’audition, à l’adresse suivante :
Interested musicians should send us a letter of interest, as well as a short resume (one page)
and a cheque for the amount of $60, refundable the day of the audition, by Friday, October 14
at the following address:
Orchestre symphonique de Gatineau
a/s Pascale Margely, gérante
Auditions 2e cor
150, boulevard de Lucerne, apt 603
Gatineau (Québec) J9A 3V7
Orchestre symphonique de Gatineau
Attent.: Pascale Margely
Auditions 2nd horn
150, boulevard de Lucerne, apt 603
Gatineau (Québec) J9A 3V7
*Les traits d’orchestre seront disponibles après réception de votre inscription,
*Music for auditions will be sent to candidates following reception of your inscription,
www.osgatineau.ca
Pour toute question : Pascale Margely, [email protected]
www.osgatineau.ca
Questions: Pascale Margely, [email protected]
ou sur demande pour consultation avant de s’inscrire.
* Les candidats sont priés de fournir le pianiste s’ils désirent être accompagnés
pour l’audition (piano sur place à A440).
or before your inscription if you prefer for consultation.
* Candidates who prefer being accompanied for the audition
must provide pianist (piano will be tuned at A400).
CHARLIE SOHMER
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
(Tel.): 613 521-6446
(Cell): 613 220-9354
[email protected]
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There is Money in Music,
Let MROC Show You Where
The Musicians’ Rights Organization Canada (MROC)
is a Canadian federally-incorporated not-for-profit
entity whose primary objective is to collect and
distribute to musicians, the performer’s share
of neighbouring rights royalties.
These royalties flow from the commercial use of sound
recordings and are based on various tariffs approved
by the Copyright Board of Canada.
For more information on MROC please visit:
www.musiciansrights.ca
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