Oops (was Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in U.S.)

[Richard Strang]

Just wondering, as I have tried on several occasions to get back into it,
and noone has responded. I followed the instructions that were given. Oh,
well.

Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
Behalf Of John Ross
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 7:22 PM
To: Pianotech
Subject: Re: Oops (was Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in
U.S.)


Hi Richard,
MPT list is still going strong.

E-mail Address(es):
  mpt@philbondi.com



John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Strang" <rstrang@pa.inter.net>
To: "'Pianotech'" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 8:14 PM
Subject: RE: Oops (was Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in
U.S.)


> Are you the same Avery that was on the MPT talklist? What every happened
to
> that list after Ralph passed away????
>
> Richard
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
> Behalf Of Avery Todd
> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 5:37 PM
> To: Pianotech
> Subject: Oops (was Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in
> U.S.)
>
>
> I meant to say that "I just LOVE" posts like this. Sorry. :-)
>
> Avery
>
> At 05:21 PM 06/29/03 -0500, you wrote:
> >Sorry, I don't understand why you posted this or what you meant by it!
> >I just HATE posts like that!
> >
> >Avery
> >
> >P.S. Flame suit on! Thanks, Conrad! :-)
> >
> >At 08:55 AM 06/29/03 -0700, you wrote:
> >>Judge not least ye be judged.
> >>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>From: <mailto:Tompiano@aol.com>Tompiano@aol.com
> >>>To: <mailto:pianotech@ptg.org>pianotech@ptg.org
> >>>Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 4:51 AM
> >>>Subject: Re: OT More Realistic Test was RE: tuning exam in U.S.
> >>>
> >>>Which brings me to the point I have been trying to make for years.
> >>>If the piano technology industry really wants to get serious about
> >>>increasing the amt. of Associates upgrading to RPT status they need to
> >>>implement the following:
> >>>l. The PTG would be point themselves in a much better direction if they
> >>>consider having a paid staff of CTEs  (say a yr. part time job
> >>>assignment) who would do nothing but give exams from state to state.
You
> >>>would have more CTEs who would justify the amount of time needed, plus
> >>>the examiners would become more efficient at maximizing their time.
> >>>If they would have a rotational staff of 12 who agree to make
themselves
> >>>available for so many dates and locations, a systematic approach to
> >>>offering the exam could begin taking place. CTEs would justify their
> >>>time because it wouldn't interfere (as much) within their earning
power.
> >>>2. Put a time limit on the grace period one could remain as an
> >>>associate, say 3 yrs.
> >>>After that point put up - or shut up.
> >>>3. Raise the exam fees to respectable levels associated with a
> >>>professional certification.  Let the fee reflect the importance of the
> upgrade.
> >>>Obviously this would never fly as their would be a drastic drop in
> >>>membership and the Guild would probably end up shooting themselves in
> >>>the foot.  The Guild is far too fragile to make such a leap. But if
> >>>there were to be a drastic revamping of the current system, that would
> >>>be my call.
> >>>Point being, I think in the long run, you would have dictated a new
> >>>order of progressing up through the ranks. Then RPT status would have
> >>>some clout behind because it would be one the hurdles many would HAVE
to
> >>>go through.
> >>>There are many ways to shoot holes this plan, but if you the industry
is
> >>>ready to get serious, this is one of the possibilities they'll have to
> >>>consider.
> >>>Tom Servinsky, RPT
> >
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