[pianotech] Convention

[Allan Gilreath, RPT]

We'll see you in Las Vegas, John. I look forward to many great things 
from you! (Now I'm headed back to taking action measurements!)

Allan
Allan Gilreath, RPT
Registered Piano Technician
President - Piano Technicians Guild
pres at ptg.org

John Dorr wrote:
> Hi list,
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> I, too, attended my first national convention/institute.  I had been 
> to several of the PNWC regional conventions.  I was blown away by this 
> event, as many are.
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> I was a little busy.  I was our Chapter's convention delegate, 
> underwent training with Israel Stein to become a technical examiner, 
> assisted with a technical exam and led another technical exam, 
> presented two classes, played in the A440 Big Band on Saturday night, 
> attended other classes as time permitted, blasted through the 
> exhibition hall wishing I had more time to spend there, and was 
> nominated, interviewed, and selected to be next year's intern on the 
> Institute Committee.
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> Additionally, Ed Sutton asked me if I would write something for the 
> Journal about my first national convention experience.  WHEW!!!  (Ed, 
> if you're reading this, I nominate Rob McCall to write that piece!  
> Did you see his posting from a day or two ago?)
>
> My only regret about the conference was this:  I didn't get to watch 
> much of the British Open!  (I'm a golf nut) But I DID see almost ALL 
> of the playoff in the airport waiting for my flight.
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> All in all, like everybody else here, I had a most WONDERFUL time of 
> it, and am looking forward to serving it next year.  I also would like 
> to thank the Institute Committee for a smooth job!  Everything I could 
> want or need was accommodated, not being a coffee junkie like some 
> others... (grinning, Ron, I love you!)
>
> As a lone technician, nearly, in Helena, Montana, who moves from 
> living room to living room with scarce contact with other people in 
> the industry, this event was a great time for learning, comraderie, 
> starting new friendships, and recharging the batteries.  WELL DONE.
>
> Let's see you all in Las Vegas!!
>
> John Dorr,
> Helena, MT
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