Unbutting my nose ...

[paul bruesch]

Can we PLEASE keep this RPT pro/con ARGUMENT off the pianotech list PLEASE
PLEASE? It belongs on PTG-L, inasmuch as PTG-L is a PTG-only list, intended
for "discussing" policy and other PTG business. pianotech is for technical
exchange.

Thank you,
Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On 5/28/07, Alan Barnard <tune4u at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>  I apologize to Israel, Duainne, and the list. I jumped into
> something without understanding the issues. It is never my desire to stir
> the pot or harm relationships.
>
>
>
> This RPT/Associate issue is apparently not as settled as we'd like. Israel
> is a staunch defender of RPT status and all things PTG and that's a good
> thing. On the other hand, Associates, just by virtue of their "status" don't
> like to feel like second-hand citizens or that customers will see them as
> unqualified tuner/techs which, as we all know, is hardly the case in many,
> many cases--some of our Institute classes are even taught by Associates of
> high reputation and long standing in the organization.
>
>
>
> If I were elected Emperor, I'd change the whole system to something like
> this:
>
>
>
> Associate Member (Retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, tool houses, etc.)
>
> Member (Tuner/Technicians who have not YET passed all exams, equivalent to
> current "Associate" status)
>
> CTT  Certified Tuner/Technician (Yes, I like the old name better because
> "Registered", as a term, really just means you are on someone's list. CTT
> would be comparable to RPT and would CERTIFY that the Association considers
> the person qualified in all respects to perform tuning, repairs, voicing,
> and so forth, at a proven, professional level of competence.)
>
> CMT  Certified Master Tuner (Qualified at a higher level for covering
> concert prep and so forth, and based on further testing, experience, etc., a
> designation not easily achieved)
>
> CMC  Certified Master Craftsman (Rebuilders, etc. Again, a designation not
> easily achieved)
>
> Then you could also have something like ...
>
> CMT-E  Certified Master Tuner Examiner (A CMT trained to qualify others in
> the tuning arts for the CTT designation and for CMT)
>
> CMC-E Certifed Master Craftsman Examiner (A CMC trained to qualify others
> in the technical areas for the CTT designation and for the CMC)
>
>
>
> Well, those have been my thoughts for some time and I just wanted to share
> them, for what it's worth.
>
>
>
> In any event, though I don't know how to make everyone happy in this
> regard, slings and arrows certainly aren't the answer. Sorry if I made it
> worse. See some a y'all in KC.
>
>
>
> Alan Barnard
> Salem, MO
>
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