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Air Travel Now Officially Sweeter for Musicians
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Transportation Authority releases final ruling on musical instruments onboard U.S. air carriers
On Dec. 30, 2014, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the long-awaited final administrative rule which fully implements section 403 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2012, the law authorizing musical instruments as carry-on baggage on board U.S. air carriers.
This historic accomplishment was led by the American Federation of musicians and made possible through efforts by members of Congress who are longtime AFM allies, and officers and rank-and-file members of Local 161-710 in Washington, D.C.
The final ruling pertaining to musical instruments can be read at www.dot.gov.
When traveling by air with your musical instrument, the AFM strongly recommends that you take a copy of this TSA letter & FAA rules you: FAA letter 2015.pdf
Free Workshop: Every Artist Insured
Security Breach Update From Sony Pictures Entertainment
What to do if you believe your information may have been compromised
In response to a massive computer hack that occurred in November, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has sent a message to associated guilds and unions asking them to disseminate the information to their memberships. Continue reading
Los Angeles Musicians Elect New Union Leadership
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AFM Local 47 members vote in John Acosta as President, Rick Baptist as VP
John Acosta
LOS ANGELES, CA (Dec. 16, 2014) — Members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 have elected new leadership, with current vice president John Acosta rising rank as the union’s new president.
Replacing Acosta as vice president and joining the Local 47 executive board for the first time is veteran studio musician Rick Baptist. Gary Lasley will serve a third term as secretary/treasurer. Acosta succeeds Vince Trombetta, who has been president of the Los Angeles musicians union since 2009. All three titled officers ran unopposed in the Local 47 general election held on Dec. 9. Continue reading
Local 47 2014 Election Returns
Congratulations to all candidates for office, and thank you to all members who voted, in the 2014 Local 47 General Election.
Local 47 2014 Election Returns*
PRESIDENT (Elect One)
John Acosta 362
VICE PRESIDENT (Elect One)
Rick Baptist 343
SECRETARY/TREASURER (Elect One)
Gary Lasley 344
TRUSTEE (Elect Three)
Judy Chilnick 327
Bonnie Janofsky 303
Dylan Hart 296
DIRECTOR (Elect Six)
Pam Gates 263
Bill Reichenbach 255
Phil O’Connor 252
Vivian Wolf 239
Andy Malloy 232
John Lofton 219
Marcy Vaj 188
Jeff Surga 128
HEARING BOARD (Elect Seven)
Alan Estes 273
Allen Savedoff 265
Norman Ludwin 261
Chuck Flores 258
Jon Kurnick 247
Marc Sazer 230
Jeff Lass 206
DELEGATE TO THE AFM CONVENTION (Elect Three)
Pam Gates 309
Bonnie Janofsky 294
Norman Ludwin 291
FIRST ALTERNATE DELEGATE (Elect One)
Phil O’Connor 342
SECOND ALTERNATE DELEGATE (Elect One)
Vivian Wolf 322
* These are the results of tallying by the California Elections Company of ballots cast by eligible voters of the Local 47 general membership in the Biennial General Election held Dec. 9, 2014. Certification and declaration of the election by the Election Board is pending per Article IX, Section 16 of the Local 47 Bylaws.
Free Movie Screening – ‘1M1: Hollywood Horns of the Golden Years’
Free Movie Screening:
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:30 pm
Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium
817 Vine St. Hollywood CA 90038
Free & open to the public
Run time: 75 min
“1M1: Hollywood Horns of the Golden Years” is a documentary film from director/producer Annie Bosler about the history of the Los Angeles film studio French horn players from the 1920s through the 1960s. Featuring numerous interviews with L.A. music legends and narrated by Jon Burlingame, the film follows the development of the motion picture industry and its battles with the musicians’ union. The groundbreaking film uncovers many of the brilliant, never before acknowledged horn soloists of the big screen.
“Music can stand alone, but film cannot live without music.” — John Williams, Composer of Film Music
“The legacy of the Hollywood horn sound is like no other anywhere in the world.” — Richard Todd, Hollywood Horn Player
Free Hollywood Musicians Dental Clinic Nov. 18, 2014
Reminder to Candidates: Campaign statements & photos due Sept. 25
Candidates running in the 2014 Local 47 General Election are reminded that their 100-word campaign statement and photo for inclusion in the November 2014 issue of Overture are due to the Secretary/Treasurer’s office no later than Thursday, Sept. 25. Please refer to Article IX, Section 12 of the Local 47 Bylaws (with amendments through July 2014). The Bylaws are available to read online by logging into your afm47.org member account or by request from the Secretary/Treasurer’s office: 323.993.3159.
Reminder From the Election Board:
The Local 47 Election Board reminds nominees to review Article IX, Sections 2, 4 and 6 of the Bylaws, which were revised in 2011.
Labor Day office closures
Our offices will be closing at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, and we will be closed all day Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy a wonderful and safe holiday!