Welcome to the California Copyright Conference

Dear Members and Guests:

Our 2008-2009 series of panels promises to include the best ever. We start off this year on September 9 with Smokey Robinson, one of our industry’s greatest artists and composers. This is an evening not to be missed, truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Smokey “close up and personal.” The evening will be moderated by Past President Michael Morris. Please reserve early and come to enjoy a wonderful experience!

Out of consideration for Smokey’s schedule, the Board agreed our members would understand moving our traditional September “Legal Update” to October 14. This panel too promises to be stellar, as always. The pressing issues in Congress such as the Orphan Works legislation, rate issues and changes to mechanical licensing will affect our members significantly.

The Board is working hard to make certain the CCC helps you stay informed on the pressing issues affecting your business. Other topics in the planning include music issues in China, Artist Management Panel, Music in Video Game, and our Film-TV related panel to name a few.

I am honored to serve as President for the next year. The CCC has served the music community for over 55 years! I relocated to Los Angeles in 1989, seeking fame and fortune in “rock and roll.” At the time, I knew relatively few people in the local music industry. Through my membership in the CCC, I soon found a place to learn and meet others in the music industry. The monthly meetings became a source of knowledge and a place to network. Looking back, I trace many close friendships back to chance meetings at the CCC. Our former presidents and board members include many professionals whom I have admired my entire career. I am privileged to stand in their shoes.

If you are not already a member, I urge you to join and become involved. It is more important than ever before that we work together to protect legal rights affecting our members, and encourage the next generation. In addition, I hope that you too will be able to look back with gratitude and appreciation for the friendships and knowledge you will have gain from participation in the CCC.

Warm regards,