Category Archives: Events
Next General Membership Meeting: July 27, 2020
Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the California Governor’s Office prohibiting group gatherings during the COVID-19 crisis, we will be holding our next General Membership Meeting on July 27, 2020, electronically via Zoom.
This meeting is open to all Local 47 members in good standing. Registration is required. Once your membership is verified, you will receive an email link with the virtual access code. Register at afm47.org/gmm.
New to Zoom? Read our Step-by Step User Guide here.
On the agenda (subject to change):
• Officer Reports
• Phase 2 Feasibility Report
• Old and New Business
Open to all members in good standing.
Please review meeting policies here.
Town Hall: Music Employment in the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our musical community. We have lost friends and colleagues, and almost all of us have lost our work. Yet our future will arrive, and we need to do everything we can to ensure our health and safety when the opportunity to return to work together arrives.
Please join our distinguished panel on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. featuring guest speakers. We will cover a variety of topics including:
- Whose job is it to keep us safe at work?
- Who are the stakeholders and gatekeepers for deciding when we can go back?
- What is our Local 47 doing?
- And more…
Prepare your questions; we will be dedicating a substantial portion of the Town Hall to Q&A.
This Town Hall is open to all AFM Local 47 members. Registration is required. Link and password will be emailed upon membership verification.
Score Study Master Class with Dr. Norman Ludwin: “Vertigo”
General Membership Meeting: April 27, 2020
Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the California Governor’s Office prohibiting group gatherings during the COVID-19 crisis, we will be holding our next General Membership Meeting on April 27, 2020, electronically via Zoom. Open to all members in good standing.
All Local 47 members will be receiving an email alert inviting you to register for the meeting. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a unique link and information about joining the Zoom Membership Meeting. (If you are a member who did not receive an email, send a message to: press@afm47.org)
On the Agenda (subject to change):
– Nominations for Election Board and Salary Review Board*
– Officer Reports
– Old and New Business
* Nominations will be open for the Election Board and the Salary Review board during the meeting. Per the decision of the Local 47 Election Board, nominations will be accepted at the meeting, and should more candidates than positions available be nominated, an electronic election will be held via Election Buddy.
UPDATE: A special election to fill a vacancy for Trustee on the Executive Board, currently held temporarily by Lydia Reinebach as appointed by the Board, will take place at our July 27 General Membership Meeting.
‘Jack of All Trades Master of Some’ – Career Musician Master Class With Michael ‘Nomad’ Ripoll
‘JACK OF ALL TRADES MASTER OF SOME’
The Career Musician Master Class With Michael “Nomad” Ripoll
Interactive ZOOM Webinar
Saturday, April 11, 2020 @ 2-3:30pm
We are thrilled to announce a new Master Class series launching April 11, 2020!
Session musician, music director and composer Michael “Nomad” Ripoll will share his tips and insights on the importance of diversification and business acumen in the music industry.
This Master Class is presented free exclusively to AFM Local 47 members.
(Membership will be verified to gain virtual access code.)
RSVP: afm47.org/masterclass
[POSTPONED] Planning for Retirement – Financial Seminar for Musicians
The health and safety of our members is our number-one priority, and in an abundance of caution AFM Local 47 is postponing this event pending updates regarding the evolving Coronavirus COVID-19 health concerns.
We will alert you once this event is able to be rescheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Musicians Canvass for Bernie Sanders
Sunday, February 23, 2020 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bernie 2020 San Fernando Valley Office
7630 Vineland Ave 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 91352
RSVP HERE
AFM Local 47 is adopting a canvass for Bernie Sanders on Sunday, February 23rd from 10:00am – 2:00pm Continue reading
Free workshop on AB5 and Tax Reform laws
FREE WORKSHOP for musicians, actors, & everyone in entertainment
Monday, March 2 – 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Actors Fund, 1st Floor SAG-AFTRA Cagney Room
5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036
Make sure you understand both the potential impact of California’s new AB5 law and new Tax Reform laws. We’ll discuss the pros AND cons of incorporation, and help you ensure that you’re prepared to file your 2019 returns!
Co-sponsored by The Actors Fund and SAG-AFTRA, this FREE workshop is for EVERYONE (not just actors…) in entertainment. It will be moderated by Miata Edoga, National Financial Wellness Consultant for The Actors Fund, and Ronnie Steadman, Enrolled Agent with the IRS. Ronnie has over a decade of experience handling personal and corporate returns for entertainment professionals.
