At the recent Local 660 Executive Board Meeting held February 18 at 1755 Cambridge Drive, State College, the following leadership changes occurred: Chris Byrne resigned as President, but remains on the Executive Board where he feels he can be a more effective advocate for local musicians. Chris Lee stepped up from Vice-President to President; the Vice-President's position remains open.
If you or anyone you know wishes to help local musicians by becoming an officer of Local 660, please have them contact John Thompson at secretary@afm660.org.
Also, John Kovalchik resigned from the Board to spend more time with his family, students, and music. We recognize and commend John for the many years of work he put into Local 660 as President, Board Member, and MPF Coordinator. He will remain as the coordinator of the Olin Butt Scholarship Fund.
The Board is just beginning to evaluate the results of our recent survey of local musicians. These results will help us as we continue to work on revising the Bylaws and establishing a Wage Scale.
For more information about the survey, contact Chris Lee at chris@boalmuseum.com
2008 AFM 660 General Membership Meeting
January 27 at South Hills Business School
Sunday's General Membership Meeting at South Hills Business School was nicely attended with a mix of old and new members. The atmosphere was genial and business-like as members discussed the current state of the Local, dues increases, prospective revisions of the By-Laws, establishment of a Wage Scale, and preliminary results of a survey of central Pennsylvania musicians.
Concerning the main points of business, the membership voted unanimously to increase dues for 2008. They also voted to refer further discussion and revision of the By-Laws to committee, and directed the Board to establish a new Wage Scale Committee that is not in violation of Conflict-Of-Interest rules. The members also recognized that there is an open position on the Board, but no one present would accept a nomination.
Request a complete copy of the minutes by clicking here.
2007 AFM 660 Election Results
Current Officers to Continue Serving
The Nominations Meeting was held as advertised on November 4 at 3:30pm at the Boal Mansion in Boalsburg, PA. The current officers were all nominated to continue in the same positions, and Bruce Young and Robert Nairn were nominated to fill two Executive Board vacancies left by recent resignations. There were no challenging nominations, so in accordance with Local 660 Bylaws, national AFM Bylaws, and National Labor Relations Board Rules, secret ballot elections were not necessary.
Chris Byrne will continue as President and Chris Lee as Vice-President, both for one-year terms. John Thompson will continue as Secretary and Debbie Trudeau as Treasurer, both for three-year terms. Rob Nairn and Bruce Young will serve three-years terms.
Seats held by John Kovalchik, Andrew Jackson, and Don Keat were not up for election this year; those officers will continue to serve.
New Executive Board Member Bruce Young shows his dobro skills
See the December newletter for more infomation.
~~ Sad News ~~
Hubie Haugh 1927 - 2007
Lifetime AFM 660 member Hubert H. Haugh passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2007, in State College PA. Hubie played tuba in State College High School, with The Penn State Blue Band, The Little German Band and The Bavarian Stompers, and was AFM 660's Secretary-Treasurer for most of his 31 years in the union. He made a tremendous contribution to musicians in central Pennsylvania, and he will be greatly missed.
You can read tributes to Hubie in the AFM 660 December newletter,
and the Centre Daily Times: Hubert H. Haugh
The Tarnished "6" in 1970
On November 4th at the State Theatre
The Tarnished "6" celebrated 40 years of making great music
See the November newletter for more infomation.
John Kovalchik at his day job...
AFM 660 Past President John Kovalchik directs the
Mount Nittany Middle School Band
"Playas..."
John Kovalchik and Chris Lee, AFM members,
are each featured in the October 2007 newletter.
Drew Menzies
Remembered in the September 2007 newletter.
Photo coutesy of Greg Greico.
The Friends Band Jazzes Up State College
The Friends Band under the directoion of AFM 660 member Don Keat
kicked off the 2007 State College Jazz Festival at Central Parklet.
See the August newletter for more infomation.
Andrew Jackson Jams Las Vegas
Andrew Jackson plays drums with guitarist and recording artist Joe Settlemires from Oklahoma Local 375-703 (L)
and a delegate from a New York Local at the Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, during the 97th AFM Convention.
See the July newletter for more infomation.
2007 Olin Butt Scholarship Winners
Back: John R. Kovalchik, Mount Nittany Band Director and Past President AFM-Local 660; Maggie Mehalko, Bald Eagle Area; Suzie Shoffner, State College Area; and John R. Vincenti, President, AFM-660 – Central Pennsylvania Musicians Association.
Front: Tyler Boone, Penns Valley Area; Lauren Horning, Bellefonte; Toby Anderson, Philipsburg-Osceola.
For more information see the April 2007 Newsletter.
Don Keat - Lifetime AFM Member
Don Keat receives a certificate of Life Membership from AFM-Local 660 President John Vincenti during the
Annual General Membership Meeting, held at the University Club in State College PA on January 27, 2007.
For more information see the March 2007 Newsletter.
