Bill, <<The problem with the above opinion is that the person who did the work probably thinks he did a good job.>> There are minimum standards to which any member ought to be held. If he refuses to correct obviously bad work, then he should be removed from PTG because he gives the other members a bad name. He is abusing the organization when he uses their logos but clearly does inferior work. It would be the same if a doctor advertised himself as a member of the American Medical Association, but crippled several of his patients during surgery. The AMA should remove the member from their organization for fear that the quality associated with their name would be tarnished. Removing someone from a professional organization does not mean that he can no longer practice medicine or tune pianos, but it does mean that he cannot use the advertising logos to associate himself with others in his field that excel in their quality work. <<This is not a matter for PTG Membership to handle. It is between the customer and the technician who did the *allegedly* poor work. If the two parties disagree, then it is between their attorneys and if they cannot resolve the matter, the courts. The only way any technicians, be they PTG Members or not, should be involved is if they are asked to give a professional assessment or appraisal for which they are paid a fee. They may also be asked to give a deposition or testify to their findings in court.>> Maybe you misunderstood me. PTG should not be legally involved at this point. If the tech were not a member, they could obviously take no action against him. However, because he is a member, beginning with the local chapter, they should exert pressure on the member whose conduct gives the rest of them a bad name. It should be self-evident that a bad apple should be thrown out, because it makes the rest of the bushel stink. This is the last word from me on this subject unless we take it to ptg-l. I am sure that it would be better discussed on that forum. John Formsma Blue Mountain, MS PTG Associate, Memphis Chapter mailto:jformsma@dixie-net.com
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