---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment To Brian and John, and all the other any others out there who might share their views. Although the convention does generate income for the PTG, when you look at the total budget, it is not a "Major" source of income for the PTG. In fact, as much time and energy the convention takes, in terms of man power by the volunteers, and the expense of paying the home office to run it, the PTG would probably save money by not having an annual convention. But we do have a convention. So should it make money, or should it be a money loosing operation? We can pay for the convention in one of two ways. We can keep our annual dues down at a ridiculously low level, (compared to other professional organizations), and pay a little more for the convention. Or we can raise the dues, and pay less for the convention. Unfortunately, as John pointed out, the convention registration is only a small percentage of the total cost of the convention. (In addition to those expenses mentioned, don't forget the loss of income for a week.) So the question is, if the registration fee is reduced by a hundred dollars, will that get more people to come to the convention? I think not. Most technicians don't come to a convention because they still haven't figured out that attending a convention is just like advertising. It does cost, it pays. These are also the same ones that can't seem to find the time to attend FREE chapter meetings, or one day seminars in their home town. And the non members who complain about the high cost of the convention are the same ones who say they can't afford to join the PTG in the first place, because, again, they can't see the financial benefit of belonging. I've attended every PTG convention since 1978, with the exception of two years ago in Reno, when I moved from St. Louis to Alabama. And the only reason I didn't go then was a time factor, not a monetary one. Piano tuning is my chosen profession. Therefore, for me, the convention is my number one priority. It is the only time, and the only place, I can learn about my craft, to make me a better technician. Nothing short of a family emergency will keep me away. That is how important the convention is for me. So for all you naysayers out there. Beg, borrow or steal the money to attend the convention. You will earn enough to justify the expense. And once you've made a commitment to go every year, it will become easier and easier. You'll become a perennial. And besides learning, you'll make some great friends. Wim. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/50/03/5a/76/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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