January 2021
2021 Brings New Hope for Pension Fund Solutions
While the AFM & Employers Pension Fund was recently forced to make a new application to the U.S. Treasury Department to reduce benefits which could take effect starting January 1, 2022, there is new hope for long sought legislative solutions to forestall these cuts and help rebuild the Fund.
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Dallas Opera Cancels Spring Productions Due to COVID, Musician Salaries Continue
On Wednesday, The Dallas Opera announced that its planned opera productions to begin March and extend through April 2021 would be cancelled due to the peak levels of COVID infection we are now experiencing. The safety of the company’s artists, musicians, patrons and staff was a prime consideration in the decision. In November 2020
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Keeping the Family Together
On Wednesday, The Dallas Opera announced that its planned opera productions to begin March and extend through April 2021 would be cancelled due to the peak levels of COVID infection we are now experiencing. The safety of the company’s artists, musicians, patrons and staff was a prime consideration in the decision. In November 2020
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Our Sincere Thanks for Helping Us Make a Difference Through Your Dues Support
2021 Annual Dues of $135 are due in January,
or Semi-Annual Dues of $70 are due in January & July.
In consideration of the hardships caused by COVID-19,
Quarterly Payments of $35 in January and April can be made in place of a semi-annual payment.
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Upcoming Live Streams Funded by MPTF
The Raul Reyes Quartet
Jan 27, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Carlos Averhoff Jr.
Feb 3, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Hosted by Steve’s Wine Bar in Denton
The Bobby Falk Group
Jan 30, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Brad Thompson
Jan 30, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Hosted by Shipping & Receiving Bar in Fort Worth