The Houston Musician - Houston Professional Musicians` Association

The Houston Musician
FEB 2013 - mar 2013 • Vol. 61, No. 7
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Inside This Issue
Jazz & Poetry 2013
Special Tribute:
Remembering
herb brochstein
Madam Prez Says
Flotsam & Jetsam
Upcoming Concert/
Event dates
A First Look at
5771 Enid St.
Official Publication Of AFM Local 65-699 • www.afmhouston.com
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THE HOUSTON MUSICIAN
Contents
Madam Prez Says .................................. 4
Bob’s Flotsam & Jetsam .......................... 5
Jazz & Poetry 2013 ................................ 6
New Members & Member Changes .............. 8
EDITOR ..........................LOVIE SMITH-WRIGHT
ASSISTANT EDITOR .......................BOB MCGREW
DESIGNER/COPYWRITER.............ANDREA SEDENO
Member Profiles.....................................9
Upcoming Events & Important Dates ..........10
Suspended Member List ..........................11
OFFICERS
LOVIE SMITH-WRIGHT.....................…. PRESIDENT
JOHN DEWITT............................ VICE PRESIDENT
BOB MCGREW.................... SECRETARY-TREASURER
Online Member Login Instructions ..............11
Remembering Herb Brochstein .................12
Board Meeting Minutes ...........................13
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SAMUEL DINKINS, III
MARY FULGHAM
ERICA ROBINSON
NANCY NELSON
ROBIN HOUGH
GILBERT SEDEÑO
A First Look at 5771 Enid St. ....................14
Collective Bargaining Agreements .............18
Member Information Change Form ............18
STAFF
ANDREA SEDEÑO..........................OFFICE ASST
Member Benefits ..................................19
HOUSTON PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION
LOCAL NO. 65-699, A. F. of M.
609 CHENEVERT; HOUSTON, TEXAS 77003
Phone: 713-236-8676
Toll Free: 1-800-965-9465
Fax: 713-236-8671
Website: www.afmhouston.com
LEGALITY OF PUBLICATION
ALL NOTICES APPEARING IN THE HOUSTON MUSICIAN ARE OFFICIAL AND BINDING UPON ALL MEMBERS. THESE
INCLUDE NEW LAWS, REPEALS OR AMENDMENTS OF OLD LAWS, CHANGE IN SCALES OR WORKING CONDITIONS AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ RULINGS.
The Houston Musician, Feb/Mar 2013
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Madam
Prez
Sez...
by Lovie Smith-Wright
First, I would like to thank those of you who attended the Annual Meeting; it was so nice to have a quorum and to see
so many new faces at the meeting. One member pointed out that it was probably our last meeting in the old building
and she did not want to miss it, because 609 Chenevert has a lot of memories for us all to cherish.
We are making progress at the new location, we are not sure of the exact move date, but will let everyone know as
soon as the move date is determined. Postcards and email blasts will go out to everyone once the date is determined.
If you don’t want to miss out on the celebration when we move, you might want to start checking our website
periodically to see if we have posted any information about the move.
If you have not paid your dues for 2013, please do so; you will go suspended April 1st if you are not paid up by the end
of March. Please note that membership dues increased from $136 to $150 per year for regular membership dues and
$85 for life membership dues. If you pay on a semi-annual basis, you dues are $75 for half a year and $42.50 if you
are a life member. Also if you are paying in March, you need to add an additional $10 late fee to the amount you are
paying.
Bob McGrew and I recently attended the Western Conference in Portland, Oregon. We were pleased to learn that Paul
Frank will be the new Director of Organizing & Education, replacing Janice Galassi, who is retiring. Paul’s presentation
to the conference was outstanding; he is doing his best to help freelance musicians get organized. Once we are moved
and settled into our new place, we plan to have him come down and meet with our membership to see what we can do
to help our freelance musicians move forward in today’s musical environment.
Just want to remind everyone that this is your union; you have responsibilities as a member just like the officers who
have responsibilities to provide services for the membership. It is your responsibility to pay your dues on time, to make
sure your address, phone numbers, email address and other information that enables us to serve you is current and up
to date. If you are a leader, you should be filing your contracts before you play a gig, you should make sure that the
people you hire are current, and you should be making pension and work dues payments for those you hire.
This might be a good time for everyone to take another look at the bylaws that you agreed to uphold and live by when
you joined the AFM. You might want to pay special attention to Articles XVII – Rights and Duties of Members and Article
XVIII – Contractors; this might help those who have forgotten some of the rules and responsibilities in being a member
of Local 65-699.
And... lastly, while you are reading the bylaws, please pay close attention to Article XXI. - Benevolent Funds. Those
funds are there to help you, the member, as long as you are in good standing and meet the conditions as set forth for
each fund. All one has to do is contact me or Sec-Treasurer McGrew, and we will help you in whatever way that we can.
Madam Prez
[email protected]
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www.afmhouston.com
Bob’s
Flotsam
and
jetsam
by Bob McGrew
END OF AN ERA
In 1980 I came to work for the Musician’s Credit Union because the Manager was leaving and I had served on the Board
up to that time. It was my first real day gig and I was excited to have a gig that wouldn’t interfere with my nightly band
gig. One day a Houston Post (newspaper) reporter showed up and wanted an interview so I commenced to tell her I had
no financial background and I was learning the software that was in place. It was really antiquated in that once a week
I would transfer a batch of processed transactions to a box that went on the Friday bus to Dallas and would return the
following Monday, hopefully. The system worked as long as the bus made the trip! Data was transferred electronically and
I would be set for another week with up to date beginning balances.
I had been serving on the Union board, due to a vacancy mid-term, and so I was really challenged serving both entities.
A field representative from the AFM visited the Local and encouraged me to get more active in the Local and to consider
running for office. The current Sec-Treasurer was Don Cannon and his health was failing. I became your Secretary
Treasurer some 26 years ago and 609 Chenevert was my home away from home.
So here we are just days away from when this home will no longer exist and 5771 Enid will become our new residence.
So why the reminiscing? So much has changed with the way we do business. In the many files we need to move or discard
are dues notices, work tax documents, recording forms, cases filed with AFM for the many traveling bands and shows,
MPTF payrolls, and many other documents not relevant to our membership today. I recall 5 employees and 2 business
agents to handle the daily business. Today emails have replaced paper mail, internet has replaced everything and social
media and smart phones have almost replaced the desk phones we still have. Now we have one full time employee and
two Officers maintaining all the above scenarios with the help of our computer network, internet, and email. What a
progressive world we live in!
Mostly I miss the Union attitude around here. Now we take gigs for less than the minimum set by the Local, we record with
no regard for the future uses of the product, shake hands with dishonest employers and generally stand as independent
contractors not practicing the solidarity which we once had. We think social security will prevail, we will perform forever,
and the Union is only a club for those who enjoy CBA benefits. Apparently it has to get a lot worse before it gets better!
I am so looking forward to this transition and hope you will help make this transition in the spirit of brotherhood and we
can work together to increase the awareness of what solidarity can do in these progressive times.
Bye, Bye, Chenevert; Hello Enid it’s been grand!
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Jazz & Poetry
As February winds down, so does the Jazz & Poetry
series. For more than 30 years, drummer and Founder
of Jazz Education, Inc., Bubbha Thomas, has traveled
throughout Texas to bring the educational program
to more than one million elementary school children.
The program, set in story form, spans various styles of
popular music ranging from the 1930s to the millennium.
Prominent figures in jazz including Stevie Wonder and
Louie Armstrong to name a few are highlighted and
children are encouraged to participate in various parts
of the program.
Friday, Feb. 1, the Jazz & Poetry team performed for
MacGregor Elementary School near downtown Houston.
As promised, they delivered a high-energy performance
that included Bassist Anibal Ambert and Poet Gilbert
Sedeño, Jr. venturing out into the sea of students, which
added to the various interactive techniques developed
to produce and inspire each child.
The fun and inventive way the Jazz & Poetry team seek to
entertain the children really shows their professionalism
and their ability to continuously and successfully reach
audiences even after so many years.
To learn more about Jazz & Poetry or to book a future
date, visit their website: www.jazzeducation.org
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AFM-Local 65-699 Members: Anibal Ambert (Bass); Vernon
Daniels (drums); Martin Langford (Tenor Saxophone);
Gilbert Sedeño, Sr. (Keyboard); Gilbert Sedeño, Jr. (poet);
Bubbha Thomas (Director)
New Members
Downs, Kevin
Cello
13414 Alchester Ln
Houston, TX 77079
713-465-8317
[email protected]
Feng, Ruth
Violin, Piano/Keyboard
7575 Kirby Dr. # 1102
Houston, TX 77030
713-660-0922
[email protected]
Herd, Geoffrey
Violin
6710 Travis St
Houston, TX 77030
315-521-1623
[email protected]
Koch, Nathan
Bassoon, Piano/Keyboards,
Saxophone
1301 Nottingham #4A
Huntsville, TX 77340
936-294-1373
[email protected]
Kremer, William
Cello
350 E. Gaywood Dr.
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 826-5160
[email protected]
Schneck, Emily
Flute/Piccolo
1700 Rivercrest Dr # 1024
Sugar land, TX 77478
[email protected]
Tong, Yan
Violin
1818 Augusta Dr #27
Houston, TX 77057
440-506-6802
[email protected]
Ulrich, Joshua
Violin, Viola
427 Clark St. #2,
Cincinnati, OH 45203
727-385-8962
[email protected]
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Saenz, Daniel
24938 Corbingate Dr.
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 489-4177
Sedeño Jr, Frank M ‘Pepo’
15315 Alta Mesa Dr.
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 444-2990
Hambright, Stephen
2500 So Millbend Dr # 3102
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 209-1212
(936) 672-0837
Change of
Address
Hellerstein, Raymond
11506 Habersham
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 977-8650
(212) 595-9091
Armstrong, Jolene
1816 Matamoras
Houston, TX 77023
Hoffman-Larson, Elana
8906 Bob White Dr.
Houston, TX 77074
Bariff, Mae
2123 1/2 South Blvd.
Houston, TX 77098
Horn, Steve
3614 Mustang Ln
Manvel, TX 77578
(713) 861-5355
Brozick, Michael
932 N Waiola Ave.
La Grange Park, IL 60526-1454
(832) 721-4235
Burman, Jay
3311 Yupon St. #319
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 667-8214
(713) 353-5871
Camacho, Richard
26914 Spring Flight Ln
Hockley, TX 77947
(832) 561-8050
(979) 665-7949
Chappell, Melvin
13826 Trailville Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(713) 291-5676
DeWitt, Thomas
5310 Greenbriar St. #8
Houston, TX 77005
(512) 968-1157
Dunn, Randy
2004 S. Rayburn Ct.
Pasadena, TX 77502
(281) 241-9747
(713) 948-4366
Returning
M e m bers
Dunn Jr., George
1622 Foxberry
San Antonio, TX 78248
Bartlett, Bill
1706 Kipling
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 201-1512
(713) 627-2400
Dyulgerski, Kostadin
2013 Colquitt St., #7
Houston, TX 77098
(832) 628-8583
Meyer, Andrew
4713 Saxon St.
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 591-5399
Ford, Ricky Leon
PO Box 488
Houston, TX 77001
(713) 522-9013
www.afmhouston.com
Gearman, Mara
1122 E. Pike St # 1236
Seattle, WA 98122
Hsu, Ning-Chih
3838 N. Braeswood Blvd #335
Houston, TX 77025
(281) 310-0716
Jordan, McKenna
917 Main St # 1104
Houston, TX 77002-6429
(713) 594-7597
Kovach, Leah
2013 Colquitt #7
Houston, TX 77098
(812) 345-9311
Lamm, Matthew
8300 El Mundo St # 620
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 885-7192
Lanier, Brady
4420 Roseland #10
Houston, TX 77006
(832) 331-1355
Lee Jr., Dr. Noah
5225 S. Prince St. # 409
Littleton, CO 80123-7774
(713)858-1348
Ludwig, Sarah
3918 Villanova St.
Houston, TX 77005
Matthews, Samuel
2600 Gessner Dr # 265
Houston, TX 77080
Moore, Patrick
3333 Cummins St # 1604
Houston, TX 77027
Parashkevov, Chavdar
616 Memorial Heights Dr. #16209
Houston, TX 77007
Parker, Elizabeth
3602 N Echo Trl
Plano, TX 75023-6120
(972) 571-4539
(972) 462-0471
Plugge, Scott
6700 Woodlands Pkwy Station 251
Woodlands, TX 77382
Rada, Luther
11607 Plumbrook Dr.
Houston, TX 77099
Rogers, Martha
361 N.Post Oak Ln #342
Houston, TX 77024
Salinas, Dr. Veronica
506 Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75211
(806) 317-5854
(936) 294-3595
Swain, Amanda
4400 Memorial Dr. #3113
Houston, TX 77007
Trombetta, Leonard
2009 Huldy St
Houston, TX 77019-6141
(713) 661-1746
Wagner, Elise
944 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(267) 257-3405
Reinstated
Cervantes, Gonzalo
Cheng, Zhigang
Herron, Creston
Kelly, Patrick
Lickwar, Marie
Lundy, Anne
Mathers, W. Chris
Park, Esther
Porfiris, Margarita
Slezak, Joseph
Stanley, John
Templeton, H David
Wren, Joel
Resignations
Please send all resignations
to: [email protected]
Kevin Cranston
Eileen Louvier
Robert Nelson
Tracy Russell
Thomas Stepp
Deaths
Irvin ‘Herb’ Brochstein
Local 65-699 Member Profiles
Ruth Feng
Flute/Piano
I joined Local 65-699 for better gig opportunities and
to increase my chances to meet fellow musicians for
chamber music.
Since Ruth finished studying flute and piano, she has
played with the Hawthorne String Quartet; recorded
for an independent film; played with the Sandra Organ
Dance company and the Brevard Music Festival Orchestra.
Throughout her 18 years of studying, she has been
fortunate to study in Houston, Boston, and Dallas.
Contact Info: 713-660-0922 I [email protected]
Kevin Downs Cello
I joined Local 65-699 to increase my work opportunities
and have access to insurance plans after I decided to
move back to Houston from Europe.
Kevin’s performances include venues across Europe like
the large hall of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw with
the Dutch new music ensemble, among many others. A
special love for chamber music led Kevin to perform at
many prestigious music festivals, including the Norfolk
Chamber Music Festival, the Perlman Music Program, and
the Banff Centre Chamber Music Residency, among others.
There he was mentored by the Tokyo and Juilliard String
Quartets, members of the Cleveland String Quartet,
and Itzhak Perlman. A passionate teacher with around
15 years of experience, Kevin studied at the Cleveland
Institute of Music, attended New England Conservatory
for his Master’s degree, then studied in Paris at the CRRBoulogne Billancourt with Michel Strauss. After playing
professionally in The Hague and various other places,
Kevin recently returned to Houston where he now
maintains a private teaching studio.
Contact Info: 832.547.6008 I [email protected] I
www.kevindownscello.com
William Kremer Cello
I joined Local 65-699 because I’m taking the next step
in my career and I like the idea of belonging to an
organization that supports local musicians.
While earning his Bachelor of Music Degree in Cello
performance at the University of North Texas – Denton,
William performed with the Music Paradigm Orchestra,
the Chad Willis Jazz Orchestra, and did some freelance
work throughout the Metroplex area. As a former member
of Local 72-147, William decided to join this Local after
returning to Houston to pursue his Master’s degree at the
University of Houston.
Contact Info: 713.826.5160 I [email protected]
NOTICE
As of January 1, 2013
LOCAL 65-699 DUES
Regular Membership Dues: $150.00
If paid semi-annually: $75.00
**Life Membership Dues: $85.00
If paid semi-annually: $42.50
Work dues on all engagements
is 2.30% of scale wages.
Work dues on all recordings,
radio & television is
4.5 % of scale wages.
**In order to be eligible for Life membership, you
must be 65 years of age AND a member of
Local 65-699 for 35 consecutive years
Debbie Wylie
Piano/Keyboard
I joined Local 65-699 because becoming a union
member was the next logical step for me. As a pianist,
I was ready to take my musicianship to the next level
and my membership brings me closer to achieving my
goal of working with performing arts venues downtown.
Debbie works privately as a music coach for young/
inexperienced vocalists and instrumentalists and works in
various performing arts programs throughout Houston. Her
gigs are primarily with organizations such as Jersey Village
Baptist Church; Second Baptist-Cypress Campus; Foundry
United Methodist; Kincaid; HSPVA; and several Cy-Fair ISD
middle and high schools. Debbie feels fortunate to have
played with the Masquerade Theatre, the Curtis Braly
Band, with numerous other area theatre companies and
in more than 25 musicals. A skilled sightreader, Debbie
has a passion for musical theatre and is working toward
being a rehearsal and performance pianist for theatres
and performance centers throughout the Houston area
and beyond.
Contact Info: 832-722-5111 I [email protected]
www.cypresspianolady.net
We are always looking to highlight our new and returning members! If you would like to be featured in our Member Profile section,
simply email [email protected] for more information! The only requirement is that you are a member. We reserve the right to
publish information at our discretion.
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Upcoming Events & Important dates
In an effort to become Houston’s premier musical entertainment guide, HPMA will be publicizing our
members events/concerts. Simply email your name, date, and venue to [email protected] to be
included! Keep in mind, these will also be shared on our AFM Houston Facebook page and other social
media. Our goal is for the HPMA Facebook page to become Houston’s premier musical entertainment
guide! If you haven’t already, visit HPMA Facebook page, press ‘Like’, then tell your friends and
fellow musicians!
March 15
March 19
Blake Shelton
Reliant Stadium
Houston, TX
Guy Clark
Crighton Theater
Conroe, TX
Owl City
Toyota Center
Houston, TX
March 17
March 21
George Strait
Reliant Stadium
Houston, TX
Guy Clark
Courville’s Restaurant
Houston, TX
Randy Rogers
Reliant Stadium
Houston, TX
March 23
Jimmie Vaughan and
the Tilt-a-Whirl Band
Delta Downs
Vinton, LA
Buddy Guy
Delta Downs
Vinton, LA
April 11
Lee Ritenour
Dosey Doe
The Woodlands, TX
April 12
April 24
Sergio Mendes
Houston
International Festival
Houston, TX
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Main Street Crossing
Houston, TX
April 27
April 20
Los Lobos
Houston International
Festival
Shinedown, Papa
Roach, Bush,
Stone Sour
Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands, TX
April 28
Aaron Neville
Houston International
Festival
R e m a i n i n g 2 0 1 3 M ee t i ng s
May 6, 2013 : Constitution/Bylaws
(April 5, 2013 - Bylaws Submissions Deadline)
Sept. 9, 2013 : Annual Wage/Scale meeting
(Aug. 9, 2013-Wage/Scale Submissions Deadline)
Have you Checked your Beneficiary Lately?
This is a friendly reminder to check your beneficiary form on file!
Use one of the following methods to check or change your beneficiary:
1
Call the office and
we’ll check your
current beneficiary.
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Login to our ‘Members
Only’ section on:
www.afmhouston.com
3
Fill out a new form
and mail or email
back to us.
Suspended Members
Attention Personnel Manager, Leaders and Members
Please take note of the members who have been suspended for non- payment of dues. Encourage
your colleagues who are suspended to get paid up! Go to afmhouston.com under the members’ only
section to find out who is current in their membership dues. Click the log in button in the members’
only section and you can check their name, or the instrument they play to see if a person is current.
Becker, Joshua
Carrettin, Zachary
Chambers, IV, Francis
Clark, Carla
Conger, Bryan
Cooper, Jeff
Coosaia, Rachel
Cruz, William
Gardner, Sally
Hall, Phillip
Hayward, Andre
Hernandez Jr., Larry
High, Clennis
Howle, Austin
Illenyi, Ferenc
Johnson, Daphnee
Law, Mondrell
Leblanc, Sylvester
Lott, Don
Marquis, Sterling
Musgrove, Anthony
Priestly, Elizabeth
Sharp, Rafer
Sheiman, Joshua
Thibodeaux, Donald
Thornton II, Ronald
Turner, Kyle
Vandenberg-Rodes, Dorian
Ward, Eric
Ware, Howard
Weeks, Katrina
Whittaker, Dennis
Wilkins, Kerry
Williams, III, James
Young, Darwin
Young, Horace
Zhang, Tiantian
Online Member Login Instructions
As an AFM member, you have access to a member portal that allows you to search fellow members’
contact information, pay your dues online, and access to many additional updates. Follow the
directions below to obtain your member login information. You will NOT be able to login if you do not
have an email address on file OR if you are SUSPENDED or EXPELLED.
1. Go to www.afmhouston.com
2. Click on the ‘Member’ Tab OR
Click ‘Login’ on the right hand side of the web page
3. Enter in your Member ID# (previously assigned to you) OR Enter in your email address
NOTE: If you did not provide an email address on your application,
please contact the office at 713.236.8676.
4. Click “Lost Password”
5. Check your email: A confirmation link will be sent to your email where you will be able
to change your password to login.
If you are still unable to login or are experiencing difficulties, please call 713-236-8676.
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Remembering Herb Brochstein
Our friend, Irvin “Herb” Brochstein passed away January 16, 2013. A native Houstonian, Herb
opened his first teaching studio in the front room of his house on Chenevert Street. Soon
after, he turned the studio into a full-line music store, named Brochstein Music, where he sold
instruments to every school district within a 300-mile radius of Houston. He even sold his very
own personal drumset to Elvis, later seen on the Ed Sullivan Show, and in movies like Jailhouse
Rock and Forrest Gump.
He continued to teach during the day and played big band jazz every night. Herb played drums
with Ed Gerlach’s band and soon formed his own big band, The Gulf Coast Giants of Jazz.
One day, a traveling salesman sold Herb a handmade pair of drumsticks. The minute he used them,
he knew he’d found something special. After exhaustive research, he learned the drumsticks
were from Japan. When he met a man named Tat Kosaka, Pro-Mark was born. Sealed with a
handshake, their 55-year relationship grew into the world’s largest drumstick company. The
drumsticks, which resembled fine furniture, were sold in more than 110 countries worldwide.
A highly-respected pioneer, Herb will always be remembered and loved by musicians and music
industry associates worldwide. His knowledge and his Pro-Mark drumsticks were sought out by
the famous and not-yet-famous alike. He knew all the greats, and they knew him: Gene Krupa,
Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Joe Morello and Ed Shaunessy to name a few.
If you would like to make a donation, the family requests donations be made to the Houston
Humane Society.
Visit this link for a video featuring Herb: http://bit.ly/YhoXm6
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Executive Board Minutes
12/4/12
Meeting called to order by Pres. Smith-Wright @ 1:35 P.M.
Officers present: S/T McGrew, Nelson, Fulgham, Sedeno, Reed,
Lawson, Dinkins; DeWitt working.
Minutes from 11/27/12 approved as read.
Building Items – Board discussion and preferred timelines.
1. Roof – S/T to get quote and meet w/vendor
2. Landscape – Tree removal
3. Paint - Select and proceed
4. Phones / Security/ Computers
5. Phase II plans and timelines
MSC (Dinkins-Lawson) to approve checks # 15699 to #15712.
MSC (Nelson-Sedeno) to approve new member:
Mtg. Adjourned at 4:15 PM
(1) Jose Ramirez – Violin & Viola
Meeting called to order by Pres. Smith-Wright @ 1:29 P.M.
Officers present: VP DeWitt, S/T McGrew, Fulgham, Nelson,
Sedeno, Dinkins,Hough, Robinson.
President reports on election results. Board discusses election
procedures and elected officers for 2013.
Results of Ballet Committee election is discussed.
Mtg. Adjourned at 2:40 PM
12/10/12
Meeting called to order by Pres. Smith-Wright @ 12:01 P.M.
Officers present: VP DeWitt, S/T McGrew, Sedeno, Fulgham,
Nelson, Lawson; Dinkins arrives 12:20 pm; Reed arrives 12:40pm.
Minutes from 12/4/12 approved as read.
1/15/13
1/8/13 approved as read.
MSC (Nelson-Sedeno) to approve chks #15767 to #15775.
Discussion held re: annual dues progress.
Enid roof discussed.
Tree removal discussed.
President reports on relocation visit.
BD discusses modified building plan that is presented.
President reports on her absence from AFM Convention 2013.
MSC (Sedeno-DeWitt) to approve checks #15713 to #15721.
President updates BOD on progress of new property acquisition.
Mtg. Adjourned at 3:08 PM.
Mtg. Adjourned at 1:45 PM
Meeting called to order by Pres. Smith-Wright @ 1:30 P.M.
Officers present: VP DeWitt, S/T McGrew, Nelson, Hough,
Sedeno, Fulgham, Robinson arrives 1:40 pm; Dinkins arrives
2:00pm.
12/18/12
Meeting called to order by Pres. Smith-Wright @ 1:35 P.M.
Officers present: S/T McGrew, Nelson, Sedeno, Fulgham, Reed,
Dinkins, Lawson; VP DeWitt on vacation.
Minutes from 12/10/12 approved as read.
MSC (Sedeno-Dinkins) to approve chks #15722 to #15736.
MSC (Nelson-Sedeno) to approve new member:
1. Yan Tong - Violin
Discussion held re: Report on roof repair; offer - to seller.
MSC (Nelson-Sedeno) to submit letter to seller as presented
to split cost of roof repair and reduce asking price. Dinkins
opposed.
MSC (Lawson –Reed) to engage AFM negotiator for Houston Ballet
negotiations.
Mtg. Adjourned at 3:25 PM
1/8/13
Meeting called to order by Pres. Smith-Wright @ 2:20 P.M.
Officers present: VP DeWitt, S/T McGrew, Sedeno, Nelson,
Dinkins, Fulgham; President swears in Erica Robinson & Robin
Hough as new board members.
12/18/12 approved as read.
MSC (Sedeno-Nelson) to approve chks #15737 to #15766.
MSC (Robinson -Dewitt) to approve new members:
1. William B. Kremer – Cello
2. Jeffrey Herd – Violin
3. Kevin Downs – Cello
4. Joshua Ulrich – Violin & Viola
MSC (Fulgham-Nelson) to approve life membership status to
B. Henson and A. Carranco.
Newsletter discussion held.
Western Conference notification discussed.
MSC (Fulgham-DeWitt) to send Pres & S/T to Western
Conference.
1/22/13
Minutes of 1/15/13 approved as read.
MSC (Nelson-Sedeno) to approve chks #15776 to #15779.
Discussion held regarding delegates to the AFM Convention in
2013 in July. Alternate delegate J. Johnson to attend in the
absence of President Smith-Wright.
S/T updates BOD on moving expenses and expenditures as they
relate to probable relocation funds.
Member H. Brockstein funeral discussed.
Newsletter progress and future ad rates discussed.
Mtg. Adjourned at 3:10 PM.
1/29/13
Meeting called to order by Pres. Smith-Wright @ 1:45 P.M.
Officers present: VP DeWitt, S/T McGrew, Sedeno, Fulgham,
Robinson, Nelson; Dinkins arrives 1:55pm; Hough on vacation.
Minutes of 1/22/13 approved as read.
MSC (Nelson-Sedeno) to approve chks #15780 to #15797.
Board discusses moving plans and timelines.
Mike Sullivan, independent relocation specialist, appears to
discuss relocation –options.
Board discusses options presented.
S/T explains bids from moving companies to date.
S/T to pursue applications for in-lieu-move reimbursement and
business establishment reimbursement, from Houston First, for
upcoming moving expenses.
Mtg. Adjourned at 3:15 PM.
Respectfully Yours,
Bob McGrew
Secretary/Treasurer
The Houston Musician, Feb/Mar 2013
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A First Look at 5771 ENID ST.
Renovations are in progress at our new home on Enid Street, and we wanted to share more information with those of
you who were unable to attend the Annual Meeting earlier in February. As many may know, our current home at 609
Chenevert was declared ‘imminent domain’ by the City of Houston, and we are required to move as this property is
now the City’s property.
Our new facility is a 5,100 sq. ft. space that will house our credit union, one small practice room, a separate break
area and rehearsal hall. For those rare yet beautiful Houston spring days, we have a courtyard behind the building
where we plan to have many union events and barbeques (photo 2). To view more photos of the inside of the building,
visit our website. We’ll be tracking the progress and will do our best to keep you updated!
To provide a more detailed and potentially easier explanation, we have included a blueprint of the building below with
labels to each area.
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Federal
Credit Union
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2
Front of 5771 Enid St.
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Board Room
Reception
Area
Main
Entrance
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Rehearsal Space
Storage Closet
Practice Room
Pool Table /
Break Area
Restrooms
Mechanical Room
Credit Union Office
Mini-Conference Room
Union Executive Offices
1
Courtyard
A note from Lovie:
Please check the local’s website often for information regarding the move of Local 65-699 to
its’ new location. As we get closer to a possible move date, we will post it on the website as
well as by snail mail.
Thank you,
Madam Prez
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Audition Notices
All audition notices
are now posted on the
Local 65-699 website.
Visit :
www.afmhouston.com,
Click on the audition tab.
CLASSIFIED ADS:
$2.00 PER LINE, MINIMUM 3 LINES: $6.00
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Wm. Chris Mathers, CPA
AFM Local 65-699 Member
713-542-5161
[email protected]
Your Entertainment Business Management Firm
Our practice is dedicated to providing professional business
services and tax planning to artists like you.
•Entertainment business management
•Tax consulting and preparation
•Financial planning
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The Houston Musician, Feb/Mar 2013
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FOR SALE
Original Selmer Tenor Saxophone
Serial #49016
Collector’s Horn, Made in
Mid - 1951 in Mint Condition.
$8,500.00
Call Mikki Abshier
281-989-4245
ATTENTION MEMBERS
We are currently building a roster of church musicians as we frequently receive quite a few inquiries
from various churches.
Please answer/submit the questions located below and send to President Lovie Smith-Wright at lsw@
afmhouston.com or via mail.
Cut-out portion available on Page 18.
Please check the following styles of worship capabilities:
□ Gospel/African American styles
□ Anglican
□ Catholic Traditional
□ Catholic Contemporary
□ Traditional (Hymns, anthems, etc.)
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□ Contemporary Christian
□ Traditional Protestant liturgy
□ Other (please explain): _________________________
_______________________________________________
Collective Bargaining Agreements
with Local 65-699
If you are working under the terms of any of these CBA’s, you should insist on a copy from the employer or call the office
to find out the terms of the CBA. Should you be called from an organization not listed below, you should inquire as to
who the contractor is or call the office for more information about the organization.
-Madam Prez
1. Alley Theatre - Expires 6/30/2013
2. Baytown Symphony Orchestra - Expires 5/14/14
3. Bayou City Concert Musicals – Expires 5/31/13
4. Christ the King Pres. Church - Expires 12/31/13
5. Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd - Expires 5/14/14
6. Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Expires 8/31/13
7. HITS Theatre – Expires June 30, 2014
8. Houston Ballet - Expires 6/30/2013
9. Houston Baptist University - Expires 8/31/14
10. Houston Grand Opera - Expires 8/31/14
11. Houston Symphony Orchestra - Expires 10/03/14
12. Lake Charles Symphony - Expires 8/31/14
13. Opera In The Heights - Expires 7/31/14
14. Theatre Under The Stars - Expires 8/31/15
15. Westbury Baptist Church - December 31, 2014
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John M. Romeo, P.C.
Certified Public Accountant
1560 W. Bay Area Blvd., Suite 260
Friendswood, Texas 77546
281-380-3276
e-mail: [email protected]
In Town Meetings Available
We Understand Musicians’ Taxes:
Save Money with Tax Planning
Reduce IRS Audit Risk
Prepare Amended Returns
Year Round Service
Call 281-380-3276 for a complimentary Interview
Name Change/ Instrument listing
Change of Address/New Phone/E-Mail Address
Please fill out this form and return to us via email or regular mail if any of your contact information has changed. Your e-mail is very
important as we send out important and/or urgent messages, so please make sure and include a working e-mail address.
We are also building a roster of church musicians as we frequently receive quite a few inquiries from various churches. Please answer
the following questions and send to President Lovie Smith-Wright at [email protected] or via mail.
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Name(as you would like printed):
Telephone(s) Hm.
Wk.
Cell
E-mail Address
Website
Address
City
State
Zip
Instruments
Please check the following styles of worship capabilities:
□ Gospel/African American styles
□ Anglican
□ Catholic Traditional
□ Catholic Contemporary
□ Traditional (Hymns, anthems, etc.)
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www.afmhouston.com
□ Contemporary Christian
□ Traditional Protestant liturgy
□ Other (please explain): ____________________________
__________________________________________________
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HOUSTON PROFESSIONAL
MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION
LOCAL NO. 65-699
609 CHENEVERT
HOUSTON, TX 77003
PRESORTED STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
HOUSTON, TEXAS
PERMIT No. 9804
We Are Moving! Projected move date: Mid-April
visit our website for frequent updates: www.afmhouston.com