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Local 72-147 Honors International President Emeritus Ray Hair at Labor Day Weekend Picnic

August 14, 2023

Local 72-147 will be hosting a Membership celebration of Labor Day Weekend with a Picnic, honoring its special guest  Raymond M. Hair, Jr.

When: Sunday September 3 @ 7:00 pm

Where: Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas; The Picnic will take place along “Janes Lane” on the Park grounds (see map of park HERE)

Having recently completed four terms as AFM International President, Ray Hair has stepped down after 41 years of distinguished service to musicians everywhere. As President of  Local 72-147 for 28 years and subsequently serving as International President of the American Federation of Musicians for 13 years, Hair has spent his life at the front lines of the labor movement, advocating for the lives and workplaces of professional musicians.

The Local 72-147 Membership will be coming together on September 3 as a part of its celebration of Labor Day, honoring its own longtime labor leader. Also at Klyde Warren Park will be Free Public Musical Performances by Local 72-147 Bands  performing as part of the Musicians in the Park – Labor Day Extravaganza, sponsored by Klyde Warren Park and Music Performance Trust Fund.

“It is especially meaningful for us to come together on Labor Day Weekend in conjunction with other musical events sponsored by MPTF, to honor Ray and his legacy of service and leadership,” said Local 72-147 President Stewart Williams.

Great Food, Great Music on this most important holiday weekend, as we honor our own.

Please RSVP by clicking HERE

 

Also See: President’s Column: My Thanks to Ray, For a Lifetime of Service