I. AFM CONVENTION ELECTION RESULTS
\nII. Debbi Datz \u2013Pyle (1954-2007)
\nIII. LOS ANGELES LOSES SIMPSONS VIDEO GAME SCORE
\nIV. AFM CONVENTION NOTES<\/p>\n
Greetings Colleagues!,<\/p>\n
Just a quick note to let you know that because of server problems
\nthe email source may have looked different than it normally does,
\nbut the problem is being resolved. This has also affected the
\nCOMMITTEE\u2019S ability to receive email, so please keep your replies
\nhandy to resend if they don\u2019t go through, we want to hear from you!<\/p>\n
This report is from the point of view of our reps at the convention.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The AFM Convention served to rejuvenate our passion and feeling of
\npromise for our Federation. The vast majority of delegates were people
\nof integrity, competence, humor and passion, and friendships were forged
\nthat hopefully will be maintained long after this convention. We thank all
\nthe delegates for their warm welcome, support and interest.<\/p>\n
This convention, in the COMMITTEE\u2019S opinion, was wonderful for
\nthe vast majority of AFM members! In difficult times, this group of
\ndelegates took many brave and forward thinking positions. The administration
\nin place now is one that will put the entire Federation first. Hopefully
\nwe can work on this same goals in our own Local 47.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re proud that we could be a small part of this 97th AFM convention
\nand fully encourage everyone to attend the next convention in three years.<\/p>\n
The COMMITTEE would also like to thank our reps for heading to Las
\nVegas on their own dime to represent the majority of the Local 47
\nrank and file.<\/p>\n
THE COMMITTEE <\/p>\n
I.\tAFM CONVENTION ELECTION RESULTS<\/p>\n
AFM President Tom Lee – retained his position over Hal Espinosa,
\nLocal 47 President
\nTOM LEE \t 513 – WINNER
\nHAL ESPINOSA 298 <\/p>\n
International Vice President
\nHarold Bradley (unopposed)<\/p>\n
Canadian Vice President
\nBill Skolnik 88
\nLen Lytwyn 33
\nDavid Jandrisch 24 <\/p>\n
SECRETARY\/TREASURER
\nSam Folio 592 – WINNER
\nQuentin Solano 133
\nMichael Troy Moore 21<\/p>\n
International Executive Board
\nJoe Parente – 478
\nBob McGrew – 462
\nRay Hair \t– 361
\nErwin Price – 303
\nBilly Linneman – 293<\/p>\n
II.\tDebbi Datz \u2013Pyle (1954-2007)
\nDebbi Datz-Pyle (1954-2007), music contractor, has passed away.
\nA service will be held on Friday, June 22nd at 1:30pm at Forest
\nLawn Cemetary<\/p>\n
A reception will be held afterwards at:
\nThe Zimmitti home
\n19656 Wellington Lane
\nTarzana, CA 91356<\/p>\n
Among the most recent films she contracted are: September
\nDawn, Breach, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Meet
\nthe Robinson\u2019s and Happy Feet.<\/p>\n
If you would like to make a donation in Ms. Datz-Pyle name,
\nyou may send checks to:
\nSusan G. Komen for the Cure
\nP.O. Box 650309
\nDallas, Tx. 75265 \u2013 0309
\nPut “In memory of Debbi Datz-Pyle” in the memo
\nor donate online at:
\nwww.komen.org<\/p>\n
Please keep her family in your thoughts.<\/p>\n
————–<\/p>\n
III. LOS ANGELES LOSES SIMPSONS VIDEO GAME SCORE<\/p>\n
Recently, it was decided that the scores for the Simpsons film
\nand video game would be done in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
The film was recorded as planned, and it was the intention
\nof the composer and contractor to record the video game
\nhere in Los Angeles as well, using the AFM\u2019s new video
\ngame contract. . The problem? The RMA Leadership didn\u2019t
\nlike that.<\/p>\n
What happened?<\/p>\n
At one of the Simpson film sessions, someone put flyers on
\nthe music stands telling the musicians they do not approve
\nof the AFM video game agreement and that the musicians
\nSHOULD NOT DO THOSE SESSIONS. Reading between
\nthe lines wasn\u2019t hard. <\/p>\n
What happened then?<\/p>\n
Approximately half of the orchestra canceled out of the video
\ngame sessions. Did that work go to other LA musicians? No.
\nThe composer and contractor were so incensed that they took
\nthe score, still union, to San Francisco. <\/p>\n
Another five days of double sessions for our members gone.
\nAnd you can bet that whatever work that composer and\/or
\ncontractor does in the future, they\u2019ll think twice about dealing
\nwith the Los Angeles arrogantistas again. How many future
\nsessions will be gone thanks to those actions? We\u2019ll never know.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re in the RMALA, please write to your leadership and thank
\nthem for their efforts to save you from this unworthy, despicable work.
\nAlso please write us and let us know your reaction to these folks
\nwho would rather have you get no work, than work they don\u2019t
\napprove of. <\/p>\n
————–<\/p>\n
IV. (THE BORING STUFF) NOTES ON THE CONVENTION – DAY ONE<\/p>\n
The morning of the convention was a bit surreal. Going to
\nbreakfast in Kady\u2019s, the Riviera coffee shop, was a bit like
\nthe scene in \u201cThe Great Escape\u201d, where all the escapees
\nfrom the German concentration camp find themselves at the
\nsame railroad station, waiting for the same train, but trying to
\nignore each other. Dispersed throughout the restaurant were
\npeople on various sides of issues, many pretending the others
\nwere not there.<\/p>\n
MORNING SESSION:
\nMorning session was taken up with speeches and taped welcomes,
\nIncluding.<\/p>\n
AFTERNOON SESSION:
\nPaul Castillo, Long Beach representative from California
\nwanted the words WITHOUT DEBATE removed from
\nRule 3, Part 2, Line 5. <\/p>\n
The result would likely be the ability to delay or filibuster
\nresolutions by allowing debate to be demanded and probably
\nmake the convention move far slower. There was another part
\nnot so obvious, but he tied them together.<\/p>\n
Except for Ken Shirk, Local 99, Portland, Oregon those who
\nspoke opposed the changes.<\/p>\n
Mr. Castillo\u2019s proposed changes lost.<\/p>\n
MONTREAL ALLOWED TO BE SEATED<\/p>\n
An emergency resolution to allow the Montreal Local to be
\nseated (To legally participant and vote) was presented.<\/p>\n
They represent 25% of the AFM in Canada. A slate of members
\nhad recently taken the local back from another administration
\nand found it almost bankrupt. They are paying it back. Under
\nAFM bylaws they could not be seated until they had paid
\noff their outstanding work dues.<\/p>\n
The IEB had the authority to allow them to be seated, since the
\ncurrent administration was blameless in the situation they found
\nwhen they took office.<\/p>\n
Most spoke in favor of Montreal, Far, far fewer opposed Montreal.
\nMany delegates spoke.<\/p>\n
Ken Shirk argued against allowing them to be seated, among other
\nthings, because he felt it could affect the outcome of the vote.
\nMr. Shirk wanted changes to the emergency resolution. <\/p>\n
One delegate even \u201cslipped up\u201d and asked to address Ken Shirk
\nof Local 47! (Mr. Shirk is not from Local 47, but we don\u2019t really
\nthink it was a slip-up, but a political statement)<\/p>\n
Proposed changes failed. <\/p>\n
A vast majority of Delegates voted in favor of Montreal.
\nA triumphant delegation from Montreal rose from the visitor\u2019s
\ngallery and ceremoniously marched to their place on the floor
\namidst many cheers and applause.<\/p>\n
This subject took over 2 1\/2 hours, with two day to go! <\/p>\n
RESOLUTIONS<\/p>\n
You can see the details of the resolutions in your International
\nMusicians. Changes are often needed, we\u2019ll just let you know
\nwhether they pass to not.<\/p>\n
RESOLUTION 17: Passed
\nRESOLUTION 18: Passed
\nRESOLUTION 51: Failed<\/p>\n
Committees discussed meeting times then candidates were
\nnominated.<\/p>\n
End of first day-<\/p>\n
DAY TWO<\/p>\n
Nevada Chamber Symphony performed at 8 am<\/p>\n
At 9 am there was a memorial service for those AFM members
\nwho\u2019ve passed since the last convention, including our own
\nRichard Totusek. Mrs. Totusek appeared and gave a special
\ntribute to Richard. President Tom Lee and Delegate Ken Shirk
\nalso gave a tribute to our Richard. Such was his importance.
\nHe\u2019s probably the most knowledgeable officer we ever had.
\nSam Folio gave a tribute to Alex DePalma, who worked in
\nthe national AFM office for Sam.<\/p>\n
The Nevada Chamber Symphony was a perfect tribute during
\nthe service for all those who had passed, and the group played
\nbeautifully.<\/p>\n
———-<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDATIONS\/RESOLUTIONS DAY TWO: MORNING<\/p>\n
You can see the details of the resolutions in your International
\nMusicians. Changes are often needed, we\u2019ll just let you know
\nwhether they pass to not.<\/p>\n
Recommendation 5 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 8 \u2013 to increase arts funding – PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 43 – Withdrawn
\nRecommendation 24 \u2013 Withdrawn
\nRecommendation 21 \u2013 REFERED BACK TO COMMITTEE
\nRESOLUTION 2 \u2013 Copyright treatment \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 3 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 6 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 18 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 32 – PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 59 \u2013 Withdrawn
\nRESOLUTION 64 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 13 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 26 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 16 – PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 10 – PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 14 \u2013 SKIPPED
\nRESOLUTION 26 \u2013 WITHDRAWN
\nRESOLUTION 19 \u2013 Concerning Membership numbers
\n(Census)- The critics were complaining that the membership
\n count is not accurate but couldn\u2019t seem to understand the
\nconcept that the membership count can only be as accurate
\nas the numbers given to the National by the Locals,.. if the
\nLocals cannot give accurate numbers, the National cannot
\nbe expected to have accurate numbers, it\u2019s basic common
\nsense. <\/p>\n
They had to have a standing count, where those in favor stand
\nup and are counted, then those opposed do the same.<\/p>\n
Yes 203
\nNo 75
\nRESOLUTION 19 passed
\nRecommendation 7 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 33 \u2013 PASSED<\/p>\n
LUNCH \u2013 <\/p>\n
Various awards were presented including youth awards. <\/p>\n
RECOMMENDATIONS\/RESOLUTIONS DAY TWO:AFTERNOON<\/p>\n
Recommendation 27 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 44 – Withdrawn
\nRecommendation 1 \u2013 FAILED<\/p>\n
————<\/p>\n
SURPRISE OF THE DAY<\/p>\n
A delegate complained that he and many were sent a fax supporting
\na particular candidate as a emergency fax that they had to pay for
\nand the member wanted to know whether they could bill the Officer,
\nbill Local 47 or get a Lawyer and file a class action lawsuit for
\ninvasion of privacy!<\/p>\n
————<\/p>\n
Election Takes Place \u2013 <\/p>\n
Night session began be at 8:15 <\/p>\n
RECOMMENDATIONS\/RESOLUTIONS DAY TWO: EVENING<\/p>\n
Recommendations 11 \u2013 Making AFM convention every
\nthree years instead of two, saving $100,000 in the coming
\nthree years. Much discussion. Good arguments on both sides.
\n\u2013 PASSED<\/p>\n
RESOLUTION 61 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 57 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 62 – PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 31 \u2013 Against Iraq War \u2013 PASSED<\/p>\n
————<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDATIONS\/RESOLUTIONS DAY THREE: MORNING<\/p>\n
Discussion of FINANCIAL PACKAGE \u2013 Considered the most important
\ntopic of the convention. Various increases in the dues, assessments
\nand a financial plan \u2013 Heated discussions all around, mainly but not
\nexclusively along the lines of RMA and their supports verses everyone
\nelse.<\/p>\n
One complained of paying 50,000 in work dues. Later another delegate
\npointed out that if that member paid $50,000 in dues, that means the
\nmember suffering through $50,000 in work dues earned approx. 2.5
\nMILLION dollars! That puts a different twist on it, doesn\u2019t it?
\nStill feel sympathetic? You do the work you pay the dues,
\nend of story.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the larger problem are those whose philosophy is: As
\nlong as I get what I want I don\u2019t care what happens to anyone
\nelse.<\/p>\n
The delegate comments lasted over 3 1\/2 hours.
\nFinancial Package – PASSED<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDATIONS\/RESOLUTIONS DAY THREE: AFTERNOON<\/p>\n
Some recommendations and resolutions were withdrawn
\nRecommendation 4 – PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 63 – PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 1 \u2013 WITHDRAWN
\n————
\nPERFORMANCE CONFERENCE SPEECHES
\nPRESENTATION OF 25 YEAR PARTICIPATION PINS
\n————
\nRESOLUTION 20\/21\/45 \u2013 WITHDRAWN
\nRESOLUTION 3 – FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 54 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 49 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 50 – FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 14 – FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 35 – FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 5 \u2013 REFERED TO IEB
\nRESOLUTION 7 – FAILED
\nRecommendation 52 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 16 – FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 21 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 39 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 1 \u2013 WITHDRAWN
\nRESOLUTION 40- PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 53- PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 34 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 36 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 37 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 41 \u2013 FAILED
\nRESOLUTION 27 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 19 \u2013 FAILED
\nRecommendation 28 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 15 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 2 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 52 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 12 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 13\/24 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 56 \u2013 Domestic Partnership \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 46 \u2013 WITHDRAWN
\nRecommendation 23 – WITHDRAWN
\nRESOLUTION 55 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 9 – PASSED
\nRecommendation 10 \u2013 PASSED
\nRecommendation 29 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 48 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 47 \u2013 PASSED
\nRESOLUTION 38 \u2013 PASSED
\nA trait of some of the later resolutions we observed was the
\nattempt to force undo performance conference (read RMA)
\ninfluence in the resolutions being voted on. The body of
\n delegates saw through each of their attempts and they
\nfailed. Bravo to the delegates!<\/p>\n
No doubt the next International Musicians will detail the full
\npicture of the convention. <\/p>\n
Election results were announced.
\nSpeeches were given by those offices elected.<\/p>\n
The 97th Convention of the American Federation of Musicians
\nwas adjourned at Approx 8:50 PM.<\/p>\n
Until next time!,<\/p>\n
THE COMMITTEE FOR A MORE RESPONSIBLE LOCAL 47<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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