Whereas, Martha Warrington was a violist with the Oregon Symphony from 1984 until her retirement in 2021; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, In 2012, Martha agreed to undertake the important task of re-designing the ICSOM website as part of ICSOM\u2019s 50<\/span>th<\/span> anniversary, followed by her service as webmaster until 2022, when additional updates and redesign became necessary; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Martha\u2019s insights and perspective added needed improvements to ICSOM\u2019s website and also extended ICSOM\u2019s message to an ever-widening audience, along with helping to provide expanded information and access to ICSOM\u2019s delegates and member orchestras; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Much of the work she performed during her 10 years maintaining the ICSOM website was done at little or no cost to ICSOM; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Martha worked closely with new web designer Bert Witzel, from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, to assure an easy transition to the new site before stepping away and embracing her retirement; therefore, be it\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference extend their immense appreciation and thanks to Martha Warrington for the years of dedication in helping ICSOM continue to communicate effectively, and to wish her the very best as she explores photography, enjoys hiking, and spends time with her family during her retirement.<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Melanie Burrell was a cellist with the Denver Symphony that later reorganized as the Colorado Symphony; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, During her tenure with Denver\/Colorado she served her orchestra as ICSOM delegate from 1971-84 and as the orchestra\u2019s alternate delegate at the 1990 and 1991 Conferences; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Melanie went on to serve ICSOM in numerous leadership positions as the western orchestras regional vice-chair from 1973-81 (this position later changed to member-at-large), as ICSOM treasurer from 1981-84, as president from 1984-86 and also from 1988-90, the last after serving as ICSOM\u2019s first female chairperson from 1986-88; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, As chairperson she served on the AFM Work Dues Committee that recommended passage of the AFM bylaw requiring locals to provide legal representation during negotiations and arbitration proceedings\u2014although the bylaw was ultimately modified to call for \u201ccompetent\u201d representation; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, She passed away on March 3, 2023 at the age of 92; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference remember Melanie Burrell with gratitude for her outstanding advocacy on behalf of musicians in the United States and Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Bob Rydel served as third horn with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for 30 years; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, He was an incredible advocate for his orchestra, serving as an orchestra\/negotiating committee member and committee chair, as a musician board representative, and as the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra ICSOM delegate; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Bob\u2019s contributions far exceeded his committee service, as he also served as the Charlotte Symphony\u2019s audio\/recording engineer, as a youth orchestra coach, and as vice president of the Charlotte Musicians\u2019 Association Local 342; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, He was incredibly generous with his time and talents, serving his colleagues with devotion and passion; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Musicians around the country were stunned to hear of Bob\u2019s sudden passing in June; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference offer their deepest sorrow and respect to the family of Bob Rydel and thank them for sharing this caring and dedicated colleague and friend who will be remembered and missed for his leadership and good work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b>adopted by unanimous consent<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Whereas, The Writers Guild of America (WGA) declared a nationwide strike on May 2, 2023, and two months later on July 14, 2023, the Screen Actors Guild\u2013American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) declared its own national strike; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Both WGA and SAG-AFTRA are fighting for fair streaming residual payments and protection from abuse of their work and image through the use of artificial intelligence (AI); and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Streaming and AI have the potential to drastically reduced wages and changed working conditions, making it more difficult to earn a living wage; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Along with WGA and SAG-AFTRA, the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) also bargains with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Association (AMPTA) over the wages, terms, and conditions for television and film; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Musicians\u2014like television and screen actors, radio artists, and writers\u2014make personal and unique contributions creating their art that, once recorded, have value that must be recognized and compensated; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, ICSOM has long fought for fair pay and working conditions in the production of recordings and live performances; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference stand in solidarity with our colleagues in the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and wish them a swift and successful resolution to their ongoing strikes.<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Barbara Corbat\u00f3, a violist with the Grand Rapids Symphony, was instrumental in creating and serving as ICSOM\u2019s first administrator of the online Conductor Evaluation Program (CEP) for the past six years; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, She worked closely with ICSOM delegates to send and receive CEP surveys directly to participating orchestra musicians, and prepared and sent survey results to ICSOM orchestra managers upon request; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Barbara was also ICSOM\u2019s point of contact for CEP inquiries from OCSM and ROPA orchestras; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, ICSOM\u2019s online CEP is thriving today with 111 evaluations of 81 conductors; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference offer their heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to Barbara Corbat\u00f3 for establishing and administering ICSOM\u2019s online Conductor Evaluation Program.<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Ray Hair served as president of Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians\u2019 Association Local 72-147 and Bruce Fife served as president of AFM Local 99 in Portland OR; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Jay Blumenthal served as financial secretary of Associated Musicians of Greater New York Local 802 in New York NY, had previously been a member of the New York City Ballet Orchestra and served as that orchestra\u2019s ICSOM delegate, and served on the ICSOM Governing Board as member-at-large from 1999 to 2004; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, These three gentlemen were all elected in 2010 to serve as international president (Ray Hair), international vice-president (Bruce Fife), and international secretary-treasurer (Jay Blumenthal) of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM); and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, During their tenure in office they made great strides in improving not only the financial health of the AFM, but also the wages, benefits, and working conditions of musicians working under national agreements across the United States and Canada; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, At the 102<\/span>nd<\/span> AFM Convention in June 2023, all three individuals stepped down from their positions and were, in turn, granted the honorary title of emeritus; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference offer their gratitude for the work they have accomplished on behalf of AFM musicians across the United States and Canada these past 13 years and wish them all the best in all their future endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) consistently focuses on ways to improve the lives of its members, not only by negotiating better wages, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment, but also through legislative action and support; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, At this time, important issues require action and support by ICSOM members: the Fair Share for Musicians Campaign (\u201cFair Share\u201d Campaign) supporting passage of the American Music Fairness Act, S. 253 (AMFA), and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2023, H.R. 2871 (PATPA); and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Passage of AMFA by the US Congress would: guarantee musicians new revenue streams for their creative work; ensure fair compensation to performers when their songs are played on terrestrial radio and to American artists when their songs are played on foreign stations; provide protection for public performance rights and royalties of songwriters, publishers, and musical copyright owners; and establish exemptions to assist small broadcasters and qualified public, college and other non-commercial stations; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, PATPA would reform the United States Tax Code so the Qualified Performing Artist (QPA) tax deduction would apply to a larger group of taxpayers making their living as performing artists, having a profound and positive impact on members of ICSOM orchestras by raising the income threshold for the phaseout of the deduction from $16,000 to $100,000 annually; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference affirm on behalf of ICSOM\u2019s member orchestras that they wholeheartedly support the Fair Share for Musicians Campaign (\u201cFair Share\u201d Campaign), passage of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2023 (PATPA); and be it further<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That ICSOM encourages all orchestra musicians to sign the petitions in support of the Fair Share Campaign (<\/span>https:\/\/fairshareformusicians.org\/petition\/<\/span><\/a>) and AMFA (<\/span>https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/petitions\/support-the-american-music-fainess-act-amfa<\/span><\/a>), and to support the passage of PATPA by urging their legislators\u2014particularly their Senators\u2014to take appropriate action in supporting and encouraging passage of this important US Tax Code reform.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whereas, Alberto Suarez joined the Kansas City Symphony in 2006 as principal horn; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, During his tenure with the orchestra, Albert served as a member of the negotiating committee and as Kansas City Symphony\u2019s ICSOM delegate, and was elected ICSOM member-at-large in 2021; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Albert served on the Artist Council for the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) and helped in the creation of the NAAS Recommended Audition and Tenure Guidelines in 2020, and also served on ICSOM\u2019s DEI Forum and as co-chair for the past two seasons; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Albert recently announced his plan to step down as member-at-large upon his acceptance of a full-time tenure-track faculty position at University of Missouri-Kansas City beginning this fall; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference thank Alberto Suarez for his service and dedication to ICSOM as member-at-large and as co-chair of the ICSOM DEI Forum and wish him every success in his teaching career and any future endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Kenneth Thompkins won the position of principal trombone of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) under Neeme Jarvi in 1997, after holding positions in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and The Florida Orchestra; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, As a former participant in the DSO\u2019s African American Orchestra Fellowship program, Ken remains a passionate mentor and advocate for DSO\u2019s orchestra fellows and also advocates for increased diversity in all our orchestras; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Ken has served on various DSO committees including Artistic Advisory, Standing Audition, Review, Detroit Strategy, and the Mission of Values Task Force; he has participated in various DSO DEI initiatives; and he has served on the orchestra\u2019s negotiating team\u2014currently as chair; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, In 2021 Ken was elected member-at-large on the ICSOM Governing Board, managing ICSOM\u2019s Facebook presence on a daily basis and serving as co-chair of ICSOM\u2019s DEI Forum; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Ken recently announced his intention to step down as member-at-large; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference thank Kenneth Thompkins for his service to ICSOM as member-at-large and as co-chair of the ICSOM DEI Forum and wish him every success in his career with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as well as any future endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\n adopted by unanimous consent<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Whereas, Dan Sweeley joined the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra horn section in 2000, having previously performed with the Dayton Philharmonic from 1994 through 2000; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, He has served as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra\u2019s ICSOM delegate for 12 seasons and hosted a very successful ICSOM conference in 2017 that included an exciting excursion to the American side of Niagara Falls; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Dan has served ICSOM in a number of leadership capacities, beginning in 2016 as member-at-large, as a representative of ICSOM as third delegate to the 101<\/span>st<\/span> and 102<\/span>nd<\/span> AFM conventions in 2019 and 2023, as an active participant in supporting and sustaining ICSOM social media programs, and a gifted photographer who provided many of the conference photos displayed in the ICSOM website\u2019s conference photo galleries; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Dan has announced his intention to step down from his duties as member-at-large on the ICSOM Governing Board at the end of this conference; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the delegates and officers to the 2023 ICSOM Conference offer Dan Sweeley their best wishes and thanks for his leadership and years of service to ICSOM and to orchestras across the country, and wish him the very best in all his future endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0adopted by unanimous consent<\/em><\/p>\n Whereas, Meredith Snow was a member of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra viola section for three years before joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1986; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, She began her service as the LA Phil\u2019s ICSOM delegate during ICSOM\u2019s 40<\/span>th<\/span> anniversary celebration at the Unity Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 2002, serving in that capacity until 2010; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, In 2005 Meredith was elected to the position of member-at-large, adding a lively voice and attitude to the ICSOM Governing Board for 11 years; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, In 2014 she and her colleagues also hosted a very successful ICSOM conference that included a performance of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, In 2016 Meredith agreed to take up the mantle of ICSOM chairperson as only the second woman in its history to lead the conference; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, During her tenure from 2016\u20132023 she was at the helm of conferences designed to focus on important and impactful issues in our industry, such as social justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, She led ICSOM through an unprecedented orchestra industry shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also dealing with personal tragedy, yet always with a smile and a message that we would persevere; and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas, Meredith has announced her intention, following a term that was extended by an additional season during the pandemic, to step down as ICSOM chairperson at the end of this conference; therefore, be it<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That the officers and delegates to the 2023 ICSOM Conference offer their immense gratitude for the leadership, strength, and service Meredith Snow exhibited during her seven-year tenure as ICSOM chairperson; and be it further<\/span><\/p>\n Resolved<\/b>, That in recognition of her outstanding dedication and service to ICSOM, the title of chairperson emeritus be extended to Meredith Snow, along with appreciation, admiration, and best wishes from the entire membership of ICSOM, as well as orchestras in the United States and Canada, for success in all her future endeavors.<\/span><\/p>\n Article III: Membership<\/b><\/p>\n Section 2.<\/span> (f)<\/span> If a member orchestra should encounter circumstances that cause the orchestra undue hardship in paying its annual dues, that orchestra may apply to the Governing Board for a grant of suspended status. <\/span>Such application must be made annually by December 31, and will be granted at the discretion of the Governing Board. Applications received later than December 31 are disfavored but may be considered by the Governing Board for good cause shown.<\/span><\/span> An orchestra granted such status need not pay dues to ICSOM, but shall continue to be carried as a member orchestra, receive <\/span>Senza Sordino<\/span><\/i>,<\/span> Section 2.<\/span> (g)<\/span> The delegate(s) of any member orchestra <\/span>not on suspended status<\/span><\/span> whose dues are not current at the time of the Annual Conference<\/span>,<\/span> or any subsequent special meeting<\/span>, Article III: Membership<\/b><\/p>\n Section 2.<\/span> (d) <\/span> In the event an orchestra fails to meet the criteria enumerated in Section 2.(a), it may nevertheless make application to the Membership Committee. If it demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Membership Committee why it should be admitted, the Membership Committee may approve such an application and recommend admittance to ICSOM. <\/span>In the case of a successor orchestra that has formed following the bankruptcy liquidation of an ICSOM orchestra (or similar event in which the former orchestra ceases to exist), the Membership Committee shall approve the application of such successor orchestra and recommend admittance to ICSOM, provided that the successor orchestra has a collective bargaining agreement in place with an AFM local, and the application is made within three years of completion of the bankruptcy liquidation (or similar event) of the former orchestra.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ARTICLE IX \u2013 DUES AND FINANCES<\/b><\/p>\n Section 1. <\/span> The funds of ICSOM shall be created and maintained by dues and contributions by member orchestras, earned interest, and other additional contributions and revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Section 2. <\/span> All funds shall be used to further the interests of ICSOM.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Section 3. <\/span> For each member orchestra, the amount of dues assessed per year shall be the sum of:<\/span><\/p>\n (a) <\/span> the number of players guaranteed a minimum annual wage below $16,000.00 times $29.00; and<\/span><\/p>\n (b) <\/span> the number of players guaranteed a minimum annual wage between $16,000.00 and $22,999.99 times $34.00; and<\/span><\/p>\n (c)<\/span> the number of players guaranteed a minimum annual wage between $23,000.00 and $39,999.99 times $39.00; and<\/span><\/p>\n (d) <\/span> the number of players guaranteed a minimum annual wage between $40,000.00 and $79,999.99 times $47.00; and<\/span><\/p>\n (e) <\/span> the number of players guaranteed a minimum annual wage between $80,000.00 and $119,999.99 times $52.00 during the 2012-13 ICSOM fiscal year and increasing to $57.00 beginning in the 2013-14 ICSOM fiscal year; and<\/span><\/p>\n
\nResolution recognizing the passing of Melanie Burrell<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution honoring the passing of ICSOM Delegate Bob Rydel<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution supporting the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild\u2013American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Strikes\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution honoring Barbara Corbat\u00f3<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution thanking Ray Hair, Bruce Fife, and Jay Blumenthal<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution in support of AFM Legislative Action<\/b><\/h4>\n
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\nResolution to thank Alberto Suarez<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution to thank Kenneth Thompkins<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution to thank Dan Sweeley<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution to honor and thank Meredith Snow for her leadership and to confer emeritus status<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution to change ICSOM Bylaws regarding annual dues payments and suspended status<\/b><\/h4>\n
be entitled to send a non-voting representative to the Annual Conference<\/del>,<\/span> and be listed in <\/span>and granted online-only access to<\/span><\/span> the ICSOM Directory. <\/span>The delegate(s) of an orchestra on suspended status shall be seated at the Annual Conference or any special meeting and allowed to speak, but shall not be allowed to vote or to make any motions. <\/span><\/span>For good and sufficient cause, the Governing Board may withdraw such status at the next Annual Conference, subject to appeal<\/span><\/del>.<\/del>An orchestra may be granted suspended status up to a maximum of three consecutive years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nunless having requested and been granted an extension or waiver by the Governing Board, and subsequently been approved by a majority of the voting delegates,<\/del><\/span> shall be seated and allowed to speak but shall not be allowed to vote or to make any motions. <\/span>Such an orchestra shall not receive physical copies of <\/span>Senza Sordino<\/span><\/i> or the ICSOM Directory while the orchestra\u2019s dues remain in arrears, though the orchestra will be listed in and granted online-only access to the ICSOM Directory.<\/span><\/span> Should any member orchestra\u2019s dues be <\/span>three<\/span><\/del> two<\/span><\/span> years or more in arrears one day before the start of any Annual Conference, <\/span>not counting any year where the orchestra has been granted suspended status,<\/span><\/span> or should any member orchestra fail to have repaid an ERF loan according to the terms under which it was made (as of one day before the start of the Annual Conference), that orchestra shall be considered to have withdrawn from ICSOM, and no delegate from said orchestra shall be seated. Should that orchestra desire to rejoin ICSOM, it must apply as would a new applicant for membership.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nResolution to change ICSOM Bylaws regarding application by a successor orchestra to ICSOM<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nResolution to change ICSOM Bylaws to clarify annual ICSOM dues assessment *<\/b><\/h4>\n