Gratitude

[Mark Wisner]

>
>Here's a question no-one has asked yet:
>
>I entered this business, and joined our local chapter as an Associate, two 
>years ago.  The chapter members have been very generous with their advise 
>and assistance.  They have gotten to know me personally, and become 
>familiar with my skills and ethics.  My written and technical exams were 
>administered and scored by chapter members.  When I passed the tuning exam 
>at Reno and gained RPT status, these chapter members began referring work 
>to me.  For the most part, it is tunings that they can't do or don't 
>want:  emergency/short notice, too far away, PSO's, "I just inherited my 
>mother's Starck.." etc.  But I'm definitely grateful, and appreciate 
>having the work and the growing client list.  And most importantly, I 
>appreciate the implied message of acceptance as a colleague.
>
>So, here's the question:  what's an appropriate way to show my 
>gratitude?  None of these folks has ever asked for anything in return, or 
>hinted about a fee.  Of course, I don't want to wait for them to ask, if 
>that is the accepted and customary way of saying "thanks".
>
>thanks in advance for your advice.
>
>Mike Spalding

> > what's an appropriate way to show my gratitude?

I can't speak for anyone but me, but if you might consider showing  your gratitude by assuming some PTG chapter responsibility and more importantly to show another new RPT the same kindness you are enjoying from the more "seasoned" techs. 

Mark Wisner
Piano Service
Yamaha Corporation
mwisner@yamaha.com