Just wondering, as I have tried on several occasions to get back into it, and noone has responded. I followed the instructions that were given. Oh, well. Richard -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of John Ross Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 7:22 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: Oops (was Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in U.S.) Hi Richard, MPT list is still going strong. E-mail Address(es): mpt@philbondi.com John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Strang" <rstrang@pa.inter.net> To: "'Pianotech'" <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 8:14 PM Subject: RE: Oops (was Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in U.S.) > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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