Are you the same Avery that was on the MPT talklist? What every happened to that list after Ralph passed away???? Richard -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Avery Todd Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 5:37 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Oops (was Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in U.S.) I meant to say that "I just LOVE" posts like this. Sorry. :-) Avery At 05:21 PM 06/29/03 -0500, you wrote: >Sorry, I don't understand why you posted this or what you meant by it! >I just HATE posts like that! > >Avery > >P.S. Flame suit on! Thanks, Conrad! :-) > >At 08:55 AM 06/29/03 -0700, you wrote: >>Judge not least ye be judged. >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>From: <mailto:Tompiano@aol.com>Tompiano@aol.com >>>To: <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org >>>Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 4:51 AM >>>Subject: Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in U.S. >>> >>>Which brings me to the point I have been trying to make for years. >>>If the piano technology industry really wants to get serious about >>>increasing the amt. of Associates upgrading to RPT status they need to >>>implement the following: >>>l. The PTG would be point themselves in a much better direction if they >>>consider having a paid staff of CTEs (say a yr. part time job >>>assignment) who would do nothing but give exams from state to state. You >>>would have more CTEs who would justify the amount of time needed, plus >>>the examiners would become more efficient at maximizing their time. >>>If they would have a rotational staff of 12 who agree to make themselves >>>available for so many dates and locations, a systematic approach to >>>offering the exam could begin taking place. CTEs would justify their >>>time because it wouldn't interfere (as much) within their earning power. >>>2. Put a time limit on the grace period one could remain as an >>>associate, say 3 yrs. >>>After that point put up - or shut up. >>>3. Raise the exam fees to respectable levels associated with a >>>professional certification. Let the fee reflect the importance of the upgrade. >>>Obviously this would never fly as their would be a drastic drop in >>>membership and the Guild would probably end up shooting themselves in >>>the foot. The Guild is far too fragile to make such a leap. But if >>>there were to be a drastic revamping of the current system, that would >>>be my call. >>>Point being, I think in the long run, you would have dictated a new >>>order of progressing up through the ranks. Then RPT status would have >>>some clout behind because it would be one the hurdles many would HAVE to >>>go through. >>>There are many ways to shoot holes this plan, but if you the industry is >>>ready to get serious, this is one of the possibilities they'll have to >>>consider. >>>Tom Servinsky, RPT > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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