In a message dated 7/23/00 11:57:00 AM Central Daylight Time, rrg@nevada.edu writes: << We have a formal letter going out soon to all known technicians in the area announcing a special informational meeting. Does anyone have any constructive thoughts on how to encourage non members to participate in the chapter? Regional V.P. Larry Messerly will also be coming up from Phoenix to help give our meeting some punch. Thanks, Rob Goodale, RPT >> Three ways to get technicians to come to a meeting. 1. Have the meeting on neutral ground, like a dealer's showroom, at a time when you think most piano technicians can make it. 2. Offer food. Ask the dealer to buy pizzas and sodas for the meeting, (or donuts if the meeting has to be in the morning). 3. Get a very well know instructor to teach on a relatively easy subject, like setting a temperament or fixing a broken pedal. 3a. Get a well known piano player to discuss his/her relationship with piano tuners. Again, ask the dealer to arrange this meeting. Wim
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