This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I've heard quite a bit about upgrading. I'm going to m first meeting on = the 21st of the month, and I can hardly wait. :) My question to you = guys is this, how long should an associate wait until they become an = RPT? Perhaps there's a comfort zone factor involved with some = associates, fear of taking the test etc. I'm just guessing of course, = but perhaps there's a fear a failure. I know I personally struggle with = this, but at the same time, I'm determined to become an RPT. =20 So the big question at hand is this for those who are complaining about = associates who 've been associates for a while, what must a person do in = order to prepare themselves for the PTG exam besides go to the meetings = and learn? =20 Perhaps if the fear factor was removed for those who face it, associates = might consider with open arms the availability of becoming an RPT. In = my case, I'm just excited to become an associate, but I fully intend to = become an RPT ASAP, but I'm going to take my time at it however. =20 So the issues at hand is, helping those overcome the fear factor plus = giving associates room to grow into their RPT shoes so to speak, doing = this while gently prodding them along toward the RPT hall of technician = fame. ;) Marshall ----- Original Message -----=20 From: John Formsma=20 To: 'Pianotech List'=20 Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:06 AM Subject: RE: Upgrading..... Ron, =20 I was just about to send what I wrote to Dean when your post hit my = inbox. You have said it so well that it totally eclipsed mine so I'm not = sending it now. J =20 Yes, yes - there must be a way to promote excellence. And, "Craftsman" = and "Certified" are much more descriptive. I prefer either of those to = "Registered." =20 Isn't it a problem that PTG comes up with the terms, but it's we who = have to do the educating? We don't have much time for that. Is there a = way PTG could educate the piano playing populace? I'm thinking, wow, = that would be hard. The first step could be beginning at the university = and piano teaching guilds, and hopefully it would filter down after a = while. But before that, you would have to demonstrate that PTG people = are generally more skilled. (There will always be exceptions, of = course.) I don't think you can do that as it is currently set up unless = you get rid of the Associate status. Wow, big situation when you start = to think about it. =20 BTW, How many different places are you registered to vote in Florida? = <g> =20 John Formsma =20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On = Behalf Of RON MAY, RPT Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 10:27 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: Upgrading..... =20 Hi People =20 Until the day comes that the public becomes educated, aware and = demands expertise and professional performance or heaven forbid the = government becomes involved and demands licensing such as that demanded = for other trades such as plumbers and electricians, we are just = lighting a fire under and empty skillet. Now that anyone can show = themselves as a member of PTG and we have come up with "Registered" = members, which no one has the slightest idea about instead off craftsman = ratings or some other descriptive rating there is only one motivation = and that is from within.. Unfortunately not very many seem to have this = motivation or pride in their work and profession. Whether we are RPTs, = Certified Tuner Technicians,or craftsman, getting the message out is up = to we individual technicians and most of us are busy and have become = very complacent about the problem. To me Certified says a whole lot more = than registered. I'm "Registered" to vote in Florida and we all know = what that means but obviously some don't know how to do it. =20 We as PTG just continue to shoot ourselves in the foot on this issue. = Something needs to be done and it needs to become a priority. =20 Ron May=20 ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Avery=20 To: Pianotech List=20 Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 4:37 PM Subject: Re: Upgrading..... =20 This subject HAS been on ptg-L. For DAYS!!!!!!!!!! Weeks? :-(=20 Avery=20 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/fb/53/42/44/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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