Local 1000 at SERFA 2017
Once again Local 1000 will have a prominent presence at SERFA being held at the Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC, May 17-21, 2017.
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Local 1000 Communications Committee
One of the most important things we do is keep in touch with you, our members. We need your help! We are looking for members who want to help oversee this very important aspect of our work.
Local 1000 Members to Perform at UnNaugural Concert
On Friday, January 20th, several of our Local 1000 members will be part of an alternative concert called “The Un-Naugural Concert.” It will be a Local 1000 contracted event and profits will go to ACLU, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, National LGBTQ Task Force, Planned Parenthood and League of Conservation Voters.
P2 Visa Fees Increasing
We are sorry to have to let you know that as of December 23, 2016, the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) has decided to increase the fees for all O and P visa petitions by 42% from US $325 to US $460. The Canadian Federation of Musicians office is advising that December 15, 2016 will be the last day to submit a P2 application to them under the current fee, due to the time it takes them to prepare each petition before sending to the USCIS.
Deering Vega Long Neck Banjo Raffle
Local 1000 is raffling off a Deering Vega® Long Neck banjo, with a head signed by Pete Seeger and Peggy Seeger, to help us raise funds for Local 1000’s important work. Tickets are $50 each, and we will only be selling 230 tickets (in celebration of 23 years of Local 1000.)
This raffle is open to the public, and there is a limit of 10 tickets per person. The winner will be drawn in February 2017 at the Folk Alliance Conference in Kansas City.
P2 Fees May Go Up
This week we got the bad news that the US Customs and Immigration Service has proposed a fee increase to the I-129 petition related to P and O permits. If the proposed increase is adopted, the fee to the Department of Homeland Security will go up to $460 (currently it is $325).
If you are planning to apply for a P or O permit this year, the Canadian Federation of Musicians office recommends you get your application in by no later than July 5th if at all possible.
Local 1000 Statement on SERFA and new anti-LGBT Laws in North Carolina
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The South East Regional Folk Alliance Conference (SERFA) is coming up soon at the Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina. No doubt many of you are aware that North Carolina has recently passed controversial laws targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) citizens. Montreat Center has issued a public statement […]
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Member Gathering at Ashokan Center, May 2016
Join your Union Sisters & Brothers at the Local 1000 Gathering, May 2-4, 2016 at The Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY.
The annual gathering is our chance to meet, discuss, organize, share meals and make music. As part of the gathering, Local 1000 will hold our Spring Membership Meeting.
