The International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) and the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO) are among the most recent AFM Local 47 member groups to send a clear message to Congress that the proposed defunding of the National Endowment of the Arts is not acceptable. Continue reading
Former Member. Drum Set
10/19/1948 – 3/1/2017
Survived by cousins
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Todd Memorial Chapel in Claremont, CA, followed by graveside service at Pomona Cemetery in Pomona, CA.
Final Note for Elvin Lloyd Myers.
Former Member. Drum Set
10/19/1948 – 3/1/2017
Elvin Lloyd Myers Jr., 68 of La Verne, California, died March 1, 2017. He was born in Texas, the only child of Elvin and Mildred Rogers Myers. He attended Brown Military Academy in San Diego and graduated from Montclair High School. He studied home building and remodeling at Cal Poly Pomona university, and other subjects at Mt. San Antonio College, Yale University, and Citrus College. Elvin Lloyd was a gifted musician, licensed general contractor, beloved dance instructor, great friend to many, beloved family member, and a loving son. Continue reading
Former member. String Bass
12/16/1925 – 3/7/2017
At this time the family of Violet Mae Wilson would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support, prayers and condolences that they have received.
ORDER OF SERVICES:
Saturday, March 18, 2017
VIEWING 12:00 p.m.
SERVICES 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Baptist Church
2040 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018 Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES (March 16, 2017) — STATEMENT FROM AFM LOCAL 47 PRESIDENT JOHN ACOSTA ON WHITE HOUSE PROPOSAL TO CUT NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS:
“Music brings people together; it touches our hearts and it moves us in ways that are difficult to quantify. The White House’s proposal to drastically cut the National Endowment for the Arts is misguided and poorly considered. It will have a negligible impact on the federal budget, but it will have a palpable impact on communities across the country.
“On average, every dollar the national endowment awards triggers nine dollars in matching funds from state, local, and charitable contributions, making it one of the most effective federal agencies we have. The programs funded by the NEA help promote arts and music education for underprivileged youth and they help bring programs to communities that can’t always support the arts on their own.
“At the American Federation of Musicians Local 47, we want to ensure that communities across the country continue to benefit from the enrichment and value that art brings into our lives, and we will work to maintain and expand federal funding for the NEA.”
– AFM Local 47 President John Acosta
Learn more about musicians’ efforts to preserve the National Endowment of the Arts.
Letter Carriers Union hosts 25th annual Food Drive on Saturday, May 13
Millions of Americans live from one day to the next uncertain where their next meal will come from. This sad statistic reinforces the importance of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual national Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, held the second Saturday of each May. This year’s event will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017. Continue reading
As the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) transpires, California is ready to show another path is possible. The Californians for a Healthy California Act, SB 562 (Lara & Atkins), allows us to go on offense by guaranteeing healthcare to all in California.
Clarinet
10/13/1953 – 8/19/2016
Note: David Stanton’s passing was reported to Local 47 in March 2017. The following obituary is submitted by his family.
David Stanton, 63, of Hawthorne, passed on Aug. 19, 2016, in his home surrounded by family and friends. His death was caused by a rare form of melanoma. Continue reading
