We have 146 members: 66 musicians,
8 students, 26 men. Welcome our newest members: Sonya Carlton, Solange Bolce, Jacqueline Jackson and Juanita Dixon.

Thanks to our board members for their continued support.

Refer your friends for membership? Simply suggest that they support women musicians!


Lorna Lesperance + Parkway Vocalists


Dr. Malcolm Black @ Parkway


Melton Mustafa, Jr. - Parkway Middle


Malcolm and Umoja McNeish


Wanda, Melody, Rick and Joan


VP Lydia Harris, Marika, Sherry, JC

Where is Rick DellaRatta, now?


Lorna, Malcolm, Rick, Umoja, JC

WEATHER

We send light and love to all victims of the tornados, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

The Girls in the Band

AMAZING MUSICWOMEN

JAZZWOMEN DIRECTORY

NEWSLETTERS 2011

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Linford + Kathleen Ellis of ATR DISC


Priscilla Dames Blake


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  • ATTENTION ALL MUSICIANS!!!
  • GOT HEALTH INSURANCE?
  • GOT A PENSION?

Melody Cole says, "Join the American Federation of Musicians and start your retirement account, today! In only five years you will be vested in a fund that pays out the highest return in the land." Read these pages from the Musician's Union Handbook

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Need more info? Email Melody

South Florida Jazz Summit

NEWSLETTERS 2011

June is Black Music Month

On May 31, 2002, President Bush proclaimed June Black Music Month. [Source]

This month, we're submitting several grants for operating and programming funds. Photos [left] are of Parkway Middle School students the Jazz Band, led by Melton Mustafa, Jr. and Vocal Ensemble led by Lorna Lesperance on an arrangement of my song "Countin' On The Count" arranged by Dr. Malcolm Black. Thanks for the video by my brother, Carlton Cartwright of The Children's Coalition, Inc. taken at rehearsal on May 5, 2011.


Young female drummer and bassist at Parkway Middle School [Watch video below]


Video by Carlton Cartwright of The Children's Coalition, Inc.

A wonderful time was had by all at ArtServe with Rick DellaRatta of JAZZ FOR PEACE CONCERT on MAY 14. We're still getting calls from attendees offering their compliments. Performances by Kim J, Robin Avery, Paul Banman, Melody Cole, Rick DellaRatta Trio and violinists Sons of Mystro were well received.

Much thanks to our members Lorna Lesperance, Tracy Fields (WLRN 91.3), Wanda Trotter, Revella Carter, Heidi Richards Mooney and Lydia Harris for making this event a success. Especially, thanks to Lee Calhoun for manning the beverage table and Paul Banman for supplying all the sound equipment and instrumentation! Also, we appreciate our vendors Dianne Chandler of Dalila's Expressions and Johanie Aluc of BB's Boutique. To our sponsors Harbordale Spirits Shoppe and Sir Speeding Printing our heartfelt thanks! Finally, I would like to personally thank John D'Angelis and Debra Cerritelli of Jazz For Peace for guiding us through the step-by-step grant process to make this fundraiser possible. We raised $1,050 that will help us move to the next level!!!


The Rick DellaRatta trio with Favio Petrino on drums and Bruce Eno on bass was dynamic. See more photos by Carlton Cartwright

Special thanks to Revella Hadley for catering the VIP Reception!


Heidi Richards Mooney, JC, Doris Bodnar, Melody Cole, Rosana Santos

05/19/2011 - Girls Spend the Night-In with BigChef

Girls Spend the Night-In with BigChefHollywood, FL (May 20, 2011)– BigChef the company that specializes in gourmet canapés and hors d'oeuvres that are delivered to your door is doing more than creating food masterpieces. They are out and about sharing their amazing fare with women who like to network and have fun, aka Girls Night In. This week Rosana Santos Calimbichis hosted the monthly Girls Night In event in her home, complete with food, fare and fun! Everyone enjoyed the food, the fellowship and the fantastic view atop the penthouse overlooking beautiful South Florida Beaches. Soft Jazz music was playing in the background compliments of Joan Cartwright of Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc., the non-profit of choice for the evening. According to Rosana, "Girls Night In is a perfect opportunity to meet other professional women in a nurturing environment. It is the ultimate networking experience, because the focus is on collaboration and communication. There is no 'glad handing' or pushing of business cards in your face, it is all about getting to know one another to see how we can help each other grow in business. I recommend GNI to any woman in Broward County who would like a different kind of networking experience. My team and I were delighted to provide the venue and the food. We enjoyed showcasing our gourmet canapés and hors d'oeuvres for the event, "Rosana had her choice of collecting money from everyone as an "entry fee" to the event or taking a collection for a charity. She chose Women in Jazz South Florida - a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness of women jazz artists to keep their music alive and showcase all the women who have been a part of the history of jazz. Joan Cartwright, Founder said about the night "What a delight to meet each and everyone of you at the top of the world! Rosana is a gracious host and, if you feel like I feel, we truly were in a welcoming surrounding to come together, last night! All of you have inspired me and I am moved by your generosity at Rosana's desire to benefit WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. The food is so memorable that I'm waiting for more canapes to show up as I type!!! Oh, what a lovely evening." For more information about Women in Jazz South Florida visit www.WIJSF.com.
Girls Night In - http://on.fb.me/GNISouthFlorida 

BigChef is a health-conscious Food Company established in 1999 known for our high-quality manufacturer of food items for the hospitality industry, as well as consumers are guaranteed to delight your guests. BigChef is a lean and green company offering freshly prepared frozen foods using local and organic ingredients, whenever possible. A South Florida company, BigChef specializes in gourmet canapés and hors d'oeuvres that are delivered to your door. Big Chef is located at 5830 Funston Street, Hollywood, 33023. For more information, visit www.BigChefOnline.com, call (954) 965-2480 or email Rosana Santos atrs@bigchefonline.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Thanks to the City of Coral Springs Special Events Committee for our $500 grant to present AMAZING MUSICWOMEN at the Coral Springs Museum of Art on Thursday, May 26. Click images for all photos by Solange Bolce.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations to Priscilla Dames named one of the
50 Most Influential Businesspeople in Miami-Dade

Denise Johnson tests WiiMusic
for Nintendo (2:40)

Priscilla Dames Blake

"An Evening with KJ Denhert" May 7, 2011- The trio of KJ, Nikki Denner- keys and Jennifer Vincent-bass, perform Beautiful at The Music Conservatory of Westchester. 
Film & photo montage - Ralf Menningen  
Pictured:  Harvey Whirt, Mamadou Ba, ATN, Lisa Sandagata, special guest Gil Parris, Lien Tran Menningen. 
It was an especially beautiful evening and birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!            KJ Denhert 12:37am Jun 1

"An Evening with KJ Denhert" May 7, 2011- The trio of KJ, Nikki Denner- keys and Jennifer Vincent-bass, perform Beautiful at The Music Conservatory of Westchester.
Film & photo montage - Ralf Menningen
Pictured: Harvey Whirt, Mamadou Ba, ATN, Lisa Sandagata, special guest Gil Parris, Lien Tran Menningen.It was an especially beautiful evening and birthday.

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  JazzTimes Article 

May 31, 2011 9:34 pm "An Evening with KJ Denhert" May 7, 2011- The trio of KJ, Nikki Denner- keys and Jennifer Vincent-bass, perform Beautiful at The Music Conservatory of Westchester.
Film & photo montage - Ralf Menningen
Pictured: Harvey Whirt, Mamadou Ba, ATN, Lisa Sandagata, special guest Gil Parris, Lien Tran Menningen.
It was an especially beautiful evening and birthday.

M E D I A   B L I T Z

Congratulations to Heidi Richards who is now an adjunct professor in social media! The Spring edition of her online magazine features our 10 fabulous female composers and the article is just beautiful.  It includes Amy Barbera, one of our members, also. 

Big "THANK YOU" to Rosana Santos and Big Chef, a food preparation company that will distribute our CDs complimentary to their clients. This opportunity raises $400 for our organization plus gets 500 more CDs out into the world with our music! If you have a business interested in doing this, please contact info@wijsf.org to get a deep discount on orders of 500 or more with the company name and logo imprinted on the CD and cover, stating, "Compliments of ABC Company". Buy one today!

GOOD NEWS FOR WOMEN IN JAZZ!

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS - PENSION PLAN

It 's our joy to share the gift of music with others. However, we may overlook the need to care for ourselves or feel inadequate in this activity because we don’t have “regular” jobs. Maybe we have no idea where to begin. What I’m referring to is a pension for our retirement years. Few musicians have a 401K package and that is even unreliable, in today’s financial environment.

The American Federation of Musicians offers an opportunity with a retirement and pension package that is in the top 1% in the country. With contributions of up to 15% of their earnings, musicians get vested in only five (5) years!

Learn about the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) - Local 655 online at www.afm655.com and explore this great opportunity. Women live longer and we must prepare for our later years, in a deliberate manner.

I just reinstated my membership. A representative of Local AFM 655 will meet with us to share the benefits of membership. Let’s take advantage this, now! I’m on the 5-year plan! ~ Melody Cole - 954-829-6009 - melocole1@aol.com

South Florida Musicians Association - Local 655
American Federation of Musicians
404 SE 15 Street (Rear)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-527-4458 in Broward or 888-655-gigs
Fax: 954-467-1011
Office: info@afm655.org
Executive Board: board@afm655.org
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday by appointment

Thanks to Marika Guyton of AboutU4U, Inc. for organizing our cruise.


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Besides increasing our membership of musicians and supporters, we continue to submit grant applications for performance funding. In January, we presented COMMUNITY MUSICWOMEN at four senior centers in Miami Beach, through a grant from Miami Beach Gala Grants.

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