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October
29, 2000
Jeremy
Price
Secretary Treasurer
London Musicians' Association - Local 279
American Federation of Musicians
Unit G - 240 Commissioners Rd. W.
London, ON
N6J lYl
Phone/fax: (519) 685-2540
Dear Jeremy,
I'm writing
in response to your letter of October 5, 2000 in which you
suggested a possible agreement between Rogers and the London
Musicians' Association regarding payment for on-air performances
by your membership.
Unfortunately,
this is not something that I'd be willing to consider at this
time due to budget limitations.
As you're
aware, virtually all the on-air talent appearing on Rogers
Television are volunteers from the community. We are the not-for-profit
television service of Rogers Cable Inc., and are not in the
position to - not are our budgets set up to accommodate -
paying on-air talent or production crews.
One option
we have not discussed, however, is the possibility of recognizing
the LMA as a sponsor at the end of each show your members
perform within, in lieu of cash payment. This form of "contra'
advertising would be a valuable way to promote both your members
and your association.
Your comments
on this, alternate proposal appreciated.
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