2012
AFM Canadian Conference Introduction
The AFM Canadian
Office, under the direction of the Vice
President from Canada, offers full services for Canadian musicians
including:
- Negotiations
of Canadian electronic media agreements (Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation, TV Ontario, TV and Radio Commercial Announcements
Agreement for Canada, etc). Participation in negotiations for
US electronic media agreements that also affect Canadian musicians
- Development
of expanded regional referral agencies and on-line
efforts for solo musicians and groups ranging from flute
and harp duos to garage bands
- Service
to symphonic musicians through the Canadian Symphonic Services
Division
- Handling
visas for Canadian musicians through the United States Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS). It also administers the Cultural
Exchange Visa program for American AFM members working in Canada
- Lobbying
efforts through affiliation with the Canadian Conference of
the Arts and the Canadian Labour Congress. Activities include
joint initiatives regarding Copyright Reform, Status of the
Artist, the Information Highway and training/education in association
with the Cultural Human Resources Council.
- Assisting
Locals with regard to officer
training and support, tradeshows and conferences, recruitment
activities and networking
- Administering
a menu of services and benefits which are applicable only in
Canada
You're
invited....
The 2012
AFM Canadian
Conference (convention) will be held in Toronto, Ontario
August 16-19. This annual convention brings together delegates
from every geographical region in the country to discuss and act
upon issues that ultimately affects the lives of all professional
Canadian musicians.
If you are
visiting the site and happen to be an elected delegate to the
2012 AFM Canadian Conference, please remember to check back often
as the site will be updated on a very regular basis. Please check
the events page on the site often for
details as they become available. Let's hear from you! What's
on the mind of your members?
If you are
a member of a Canadian Local of the AFM, we urge you to bring
your concerns and constructive ideas to the direct attention of
your elected delegates. Members of the Organization
of Canadian Symphony Musicians (OCSM) should also consult
with their elected delegates to the convention. All members are
encouraged to take advantage of the many services offered by the
AFM Canadian Office. If, after browsing our site you feel you
would like to attend any or all of the official sessions of the
Conference as a guest, please contact your Local office for eligibility
requirements.
We would
like to extend a very special invitation to our American friends
and peers to join us this summer as official guests of the conference.
In particular, we would love to see any/all members of the International
Executive Board, Local officers, and Executive members of other
AFM conferences. As always, we would welcome your input and participation.
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