TMA Annual Conference
Dear TMA Member,
On behalf of the Theater Musicians Association, I invite you to attend the Tenth
Annual TMA International Conference, which will be held August 13 - 14, 2007 in
East St. Louis. IL.
Join fellow theater musicians across the United States and Canada as we continue
to build the organization that is our official voice within the American
Federation of Musicians. Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to
network, share experiences and work toward our common goals.
Unlike our fellow Player Conferences, the TMA currently has no formal delegate
structure for our annual Conferences. All members are welcome, regardless of
chapter affiliation.
Be sure to mail in the enclosed conference registration form in this edition of
The Pit Bulletin. Make your hotel reservations soon, because the discounted
rooms fill up fast.
I hope to see you in August.
Thank You,
Vicky Smolik
President TMA
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
TMA CONFERENCE AUGUST 13th and 14th, 2007
Casino Queen Hotel and Casino
200 South Front Street
East St. Louis, IL. 62201
Arrival - August 12th and 13th
Departure - August 14
Group Hotel Rate: $79.00 plus tax per night
Reservations must be made by July 1 to receive this special rate. The hotel
rooms fill up fast, so call early.
Convention attendees should call 1-800-777-0777 for reservations.
Attendees should ask for the Theater Musicians Association group rate.
A Complimentary Continental Breakfast is provided each morning from 6:30
a.m.-10:00 a.m. for Registered Hotel Guests
The Musicians' Association of St. Louis is providing lunch on August 13 and TMA
is providing a lunch on August 14.
Hotel details...
The Casino Queen Hotel is located in 200 South Front Street, East St. Louis, IL.
62201
It is right on the Mississippi River directly across from the Gateway Arch in
St. Louis, MO.
You can reach the Hotel by Phone at 1-800-777-0777. The website is
casinoqueen.com.
If you have problems with your reservation you can call Vicky Smolik at
314-750-1977 or ask for Pam Shelton at the Hotel
Transportation: The hotel can be reached from Lambert Airport either by Metro
Link or by cab. The hotel does not provide shuttle service from the airport.
They do provide shuttle service to and from the Downtown St. Louis Hotels. The
Metro Link comes directly from the Airport to the Hotel and is very inexpensive.
Print and Mail Conference Application
Twelfth Annual TMA International Conference
Tentative Agenda
Monday, August 13, 2007
Morning Session (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Opening Remarks
President, Musicians' Association of St. Louis Local 2-197, A.F.M./ Vicky Smolik
President, Theater Musicians Association/ Vicky Smolik
President, Theater Musicians St. Louis Chapter/ Aileen Friedel
President, American Federation of Musicians/Tom Lee
AFM and Convention Report
AFM-EPF Report
Public Relations Firm
Reports
President TMA
Secretary /Treasurer TMA
Officers TMA
AFM Convention Delegate
Luncheon (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Afternoon Session (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Seminar/FMCS Commissioner Barbara Rumph
Producing, Booking, and Touring Theatrical Productions like Thoroughly Modern
Millie and Legally Blond/President of Fox Associates, Rich Baker
Touring/Theater/Booking Division Director/Patrick Glynn
Pamphlet B (Alternative Touring Agreement), No AFM Contract Shows, Virtual
Orchestra, Reduced Orchestrations
Diversity Committee Report Lovie Smith Schenk
How Regional Resource Meetings are helping the AFM/Linda Patterson
Executive Board Meeting (5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Morning Session (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Seminar from Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts St. Louis/VLAA
Volunteer
Amendment of by-laws (if any exist)
Election of Officers
Lunch and Adjourn
AMENDMENT NUMBER 1
Article IV, Section 2
submitted by
Kaid Friedel, Secretary/Treasurer
March 20, 2007
WHEREAS: It is in the best interests of the TMA that record-keeping for Local
Chapters be kept as simple and uncomplicated as possible; and
WHEREAS: It is added bookkeeping responsibility and effort for Local Chapters to
maintain records of dual expiration dates for the collection of annual dues from
members; and,
WHEREAS: It would seem to be in the best interests of the TMA to have all
memberships expire on the same date each year; THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED: that Article IV, Section 2 of the TMA bylaws be amended by
adding the following clause as the third sentence – “Members, or potential
members, may be allowed to make a one-time payment in the amount of one-half of
the annual membership dues, with the sole intent and purpose of adjusting their
annual membership payment to July 1.”
Section 2: The annual dues of the TMA shall be $35.00. Dues shall be payable on
or before January 1st or July 1st of each year. “Members, or potential members,
may be allowed to make a one-time payment in the amount of one-half of the
annual membership dues, with the sole intent and purpose of adjusting their
annual membership payment to July 1.” etc
There will be nominations and elections at this conference on Tuesday, August
14th, 2007 for the TMA Offices of:
President
Vice-President
Secretary/Treasurer
1-Director of Boston
1-Director of Chicago
1-Director of Detroit
1-Director of Northern California
1-Director of Southern California
1-Director of St. Louis
2-Director (s) at Large
1-Broadway Director
1-Traveling Director