"PTG Convention is focused on teaching...."

[Dale Probst]

Hello Joe,

I would disagree that reimbursing an instructor for a room or even
travel is compensation. It is not fiscally possible for PTG to
compensate our fine volunteer instructors for the untold hours they put
into their presentations. At least it is possible to reimburse some of
them for some of their expenses though not all. 

Best,
Dale
Dale Probst
Registered Piano Technician 
wardprobst@cst.net

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joseph Garrett
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 2:54 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: "PTG Convention is focused on teaching...."


Charles,
Yes, it is a good thing, the way the instructors give of themselves, so
unselfishly. But, your statement: "....and the teachers don't even get
paid!", isn't quite true. Teachers, at all Seminars and Conventions, do
get some compensation. Usually Room & a stipend. Sometimes, even travel
allowance(s). Is it enough? Not in my opinion! A few years ago, I tried
to ease some of the "compensation" problems of the National Convention.
There were some small changes made, due to my effort, but NOT enough,
IMHO. Just thought you should know. Best Regards,

Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)

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