AFM Local 47 is proud to host a booth at this year’s Film in California Conference on May 20, 2017 at CBS Studio Center on Radford Avenue. Continue reading
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Memorial for Leslie Gersicoff
We mourn the loss of sister Leslie Gersicoff, Executive Director of the Jewish Labor Committee Western Region, a tireless friend to musicians and to all workers.
Please join us for a memorial to honor and celebrate her remarkable life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in the AFM Local 47 Serena Kay and Earl Williams Auditorium, 817 Vine Street, Hollywood. Continue reading
2017 May Day March Los Angeles
Sign up for the May Day Thunderclap to set up an automatic message of support to be sent out from your social media pages on May 1!
Introducing the AFM Local 47 Lifetime Achievement Awards
Kickoff event to recognize esteemed members of the Los Angeles musicians union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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LOS ANGELES, CA (APRIL 10, 2017) — The American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is pleased to introduce the first AFM Local 47 Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring esteemed members of the Los Angeles musicians union.
Celebrated musicians Gene Cipriano (woodwinds), Vincent DeRosa (horn), Louise DiTullio (flute), Carol Kaye (electric bass), and Dick Nash (trombone) will be recognized on the evening of April 24 for their outstanding achievements and support of the artistic community of Los Angeles. Continue reading
Spring Membership Drive 2017
Between April 1 and June 30, new members can join without paying any initiation fees. Currently new members pay a $75 initiation fee to Local 47 and $65 to the AFM. That’s a $140 discount!
Spread the Word! If you know musicians who are working non-union or if you have friends who are sitting on the fence and want to join, tell them about the value of union membership.
Call 323.993.3116 or join online @ afm47.org/join.
ATV Electronic Drums & Percussion: Play the Gear Experience
Memorial for Elvin Lloyd Myers
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.
Memorial Services for Violet Mae Wilson
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
