RPT, was THE best RPT.....

[David Lawson]

Just a note from down under. We have the same bloke over here. He knows
everything, and we, the old guys know nothing, particularly if we are in the
Australian PTTA. I remember a film many years ago, that showed a group of
parents watching their children marching in a school event, and one mother
made the comment, 'Look, my John is the only one in step'. Just about sums
it up eh?
David Lawson Wangaratta  Australia

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
To: <ricbrek at broadpark.no>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 10:41 AM
Subject: RE: RPT, was THE best RPT.....


> Well said...
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, California
>
>
>
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Ric Brekne" <ricbrek at broadpark.no>
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Received: 6/16/2006 6:03:15 AM
> Subject: RPT, was THE best RPT.....
>
>
>
> >Hmmm  My my my the atti-dudes we have out there.  (no offence meant to
anyone).
> >The thread started off on a quite different platform then it seems to be
standing on now
> >for sure.  This line, and Joes that seemed to provoke the series of
replies that flurried
> >after prompt a comment from yours truly... which follows:
>
> >Joe... The primary reason for taking the RPT exams has nothing to do with
respect from
> >RPT's.  Given the type of organization / association we have such
<<respect>> would
> >be from a practical stanpoint at least meaningless at its very best.  I
mean who cares
> >???... as several of the posts have reflected....   No no
nononononononono no....  The
> >tests are simply a gauge by which to measure yourself, and first and
formost a learning
> >experience.  From that perspective I encourage one and all to take them
and go
> >through the experience.   Much like attending a convention class really
in most regards.
> >Never could see a good reason not to take the tests myself.
>
> >As far as Terrys comments below  seems to point in the direction of
accusing the PTG
> >to be primarilly a self serving group of  ..... well something less then
flattering.  Not
> >wanting to prematurly conclude this interpretation is correct or not...
just let me say that
> >while the PTG certainly has its share of world champ types like the
origional post alluded
> >to.... it is an organization that is quite obviously dedicated to
furthering the best of
> >pianotechnical knowledge from as an idealistic as humanly possible in a
capitilistic world
> >as is possible.  When I think of the untold hours and efforts given
freely to sustain the
> >organization and all its activities... then the amounts of monies that
necessarilly are
> >involved become miniscule indeed.  So IF the post below was meant as a
slur against
> >the PTG's motives.... then I think those thinking along those lines
should take at least
> >several steps back and think agin....
>
> >Just my 2 kroner.
> >RicB
>
> >--------
>
> >And let's not forget that without  rpt tests, conventions, ptg dues, ptj
and
> >so on, the PTG is out of business! They actively PROMOTE the tests and
> >everything else that brings in the revenue to keep them in business...or
is
> >it non-profit? I forget. :)
>
> >Terry Peterson
>
>