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color=#0000ff size=2>From an ignorant: Are the guidelines on the PTG
site? I have a little college account, and they're open to at least
consider becoming educated. there's a chance to start and grow something
which will serve them well in the future.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2>thanks</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=261133421-13102007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>les bartlett</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> caut-bounces@ptg.org
[mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Donald
McKechnie<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, October 13, 2007 12:55 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
caut@ptg.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [CAUT] Guidelines, CAUT,
PTG<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">This just needs to be said yet again; The Guidelines
document is a great tool for CAUT's, and all, to use. It is not the end all and
be all. Each situation is different. Use it wisely and to your best
advantage. One does not just drop the Guidelines into the lap of an
administrator and expect them to see the light. More often it is a matter of
plugging away year after year (much like Barbara) until things get done. I
believe using the Guidelines in the documentation you present will help in some
small or large way. </DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">I have been plugging away here at IC to get the
maintenance program up to where it needs to be. No, I have not succeeded
completely. There is still much to accomplish. But, if I look back at where this
program was when I first arrived there have been many successes thanks in part
to the Guidelines. If it does not work for you, well, we tried. There
is one thing I am certain about; this publication has helped many in one way or
another.</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">This is an exciting time in the history of the CAUT
committee. What we are up to right now is the seed of tremendous potential. All
we ask is that you keep an open mind and hopefully the thought that a bit of
change is healthy. (Change is inevitable in life, regardless of how much we
fight it. :-) By all means, let's continue debate. This will also lead to
greater understanding. </DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Please keep in mind that once PTG has a firm set of
policies, etc. regarding CAUT, then it is time to market to academia in a
greater way than what we have been doing. If you take the time to look you will
see we have made some inroads already. For several years now the CAUT committee
has attended and presented at the College Music Society conventions. There have
been PTG booths regularly at MTNA conventions. Although NASM tries to ignore our
message, they keep hearing from us. We have sent out many mailings with
information. There is a foothold in place if you look. Yep, it is going to take
time to arrive at an even greater visibility but in the end we on the CAUT
committee feel academia, for the most part, will understand what we are all
about. And just maybe, a bigger salary!</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">We are still a work in progress here at IC. It would be
great if I can see everything I want before it is time to leave. The reality is
that this may not happen. Many of us who have served on the CAUT committee over
the years share a deep commitment to improve the piano maintenance programs
across academia. It has been a long haul since 1987 but again, look back and you
can see a lot of success. Happy 20th to CAUT!</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">As stated above, I may not see the full fruits of all
this effort. If that is to be, so what. There is pleasure knowing I fought the
good fight and may have helped others, and my successor, along the way. If one
wants to just complain and not join the effort to change that's your decision.
If that is the case, be happy. We hope you will join or at least support the
efforts to expand the PTG. It is going to take some time but in the end I have
no doubt it will have been worth it. </DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">This past week I had the privilege of hearing one of
the happiest people in the world give a lecture here at IC. The Dalia Lama of
Tibet cannot even return to his own country yet this is one happy guy! I try my
best to learn from folks like him on what it means to be content with what I
have. But at the same time, being happy is not enough. Seeking knowledge is
always key in the teachings of people like the Dalia Lama. PTG has made me (and
many, many others) a happy camper. All the resources it provides for
knowledge and understanding in our profession is astounding at times. If one
chooses not to partake it is truly their loss.</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Regards,</DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Don</DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">P.S. Whoa! What a segue from The Dalia Lama to PTG!
:-))</DIV><BR>
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