Very nicely stated. Garret Traylor Associate Member PTG High Point Piano P.O. Box 6127 High Point, N.C. 27262-6127 www.highpointpiano.com 336) 887-4266 >From: "Ron Koval" <drwoodwind@hotmail.com> >Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org >To: pianotech@ptg.org >Subject: re: associate to associate >Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:08:05 > >I suppose one way to get an answer to the 'upgrade' question is to turn it >around backwards. > >Why would someone WANT to upgrade? > >There have been many reasons listed, but what is compelling for one person >may have no interest for another. > >Some people get off on being tested and proving to others (or themselves) >that they have accomplished something. Others may strive for the 'letters >after the name' and feel that it makes them more professional. Others may >be looking for specific job tracks that the RPT status affords them. More >power to them. > >I'm excited that this old profession has continual new life and ideas being >shared in this format. The guild and pianotech allows connection between >all of us that share this very independant profession. > >Springs, the revival of alternate tunings, rebuilding research, remember >all >those long touchweight posts?.... the list goes on; I think what is >important, is to continue the search. Decide for yourself if that search >is >going to include the letters RPT. > >Respectfully submitted > >Ron Koval >associate member, Chicago chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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