[pianotech] Is this the work of an RPT?

[J Patrick Draine]

The point of my mentioning any dues increase is that there is no free lunch:
if members are calling for recertification processes, they should be
prepared to support it with their fair share of the cost.
On the other hand, that sounds like a nice round figure that you're calling
for.
Patrick

On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 10:54 PM, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>wrote:

> Dues increase Patrick?  So what else is new?  If I raised my rates as much
> and as often as the PTG raises theirs, I'd be up over $200 for a standard
> tuning service.
>
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>  *From:* J Patrick Draine <jpdraine at gmail.com>
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:50 PM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [pianotech] Is this the work of an RPT?
>
> Bill,
> Have you spoken to this particular RPT about the piano? Have you offered to
> show him how the work ought to be done?
> If you care enough to bring the situation forward to the public as you
> have, you might consider following the procedures outlined in the PTG
> Bylaws, Disciplinary Code. While I doubt that any action would be taken
> against him, getting the appropriate committees involved may be just the
> "wake up call" that he needs.
> On another note, I suggest you read the September Journal's "Executive
> Outlook" column, this month written by Vice President Chris Solliday. You
> will see that our elected leadership is considering furthering our
> "continuing education and training." This of course will need a major "buy
> in" from the membership (and, yes, probable dues increases) before any such
> plan is implemented.
> Check it out, and get involved!
> Patrick Draine
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Bill Fritz <pianofritz50 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> As to the work being performed, I've already answered that, w/ the
> customer's confirmation, and more detailed info on my part.
>
>
>
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