At 04:00 PM 12/2/95 -0700, you wrote: >It would indeed be a much sadder day for ALL us piano technicians if a group >of elitist technicians took over as caretakers. Every once in a while a >cleansing time seems to needed to evaluate where we have been, where we are, >and where we are going. >fredieboy.... (fred weinstein NJ) Dear Fred, I do not know what your experiences have been with the PTG. It appears that you hold some sort of grudge against us for things that have happened in the past. You are welcome to your opinion. However, from where I am, I see a group of professional piano technicians who continually strive for the best possible service to the customer while maintaining a VERY high standard. The three exams that the PTG offers that allow one to use the title RPT are that high standard. I see many expert technicians who DONATE a lot of time and effort to see that these exams are administered properly. I see a lot of Associate Members who are continually increasing their knowledge and skills. I have never met an "elitist technician" in the PTG. On the other hand, I have seen people who were extremely friendly and helpful. Whatever your opinion of the individuals in various positions of the PTG, remember that they were voted in, so obviously there was enough support for them when they were elected. I think it would be very hard to spend many days and weeks in a year taking care of PTG business, when that keeps them from tuning and regulating pianos. I don't know about you, but I love pianos; There is noting else I would rather do. I appreciate the letters by Ernest Juhn and Randy Potter and all of the others who have said what needs to be said. Here is my two cents worth. I am glad that the PTG only allows RPT members to vote. I am looking forward to the time when I will pass my exams and then have the privilege to vote. Until then, the politics is a distraction to me. Fred, you are welcome here on Pianotech, but please think before you type! Whether you are a member of the PTG or not, you are benefiting from your association with us. Sincerely, David A. Vanderhoofven dkvander@clandjop.com Joplin, Missouri Associate Member, Kansas City Chapter PTG
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