[pianotech] New RPT

[Paul McCloud]

Congratulations, Jeannie!
	I felt exactly as you now feel when I became an RPT back in the '90s. 
That extra confidence definitely exudes from you when you're in the
customer's home.  They pick up on it right away.  You KNOW what you're
doing, and you've proven it.  Definitely kudos to all that helped you along
the way.  Soon, you'll be doing the same for the up-and-coming techs.  And
they'll be thanking you for your help, too.  I have to say, the Guild has
really become a great organization, with a spirit of lending a hand to the
newcomers.  One might think that, after learning the craft, the older guyz
(and galz) might hoard their knowledge.  Why help someone that might become
competition someday?  I'm glad to say that I can't even name a single Guild
member that I know that wouldn't help me with their best advice when I
needed it.  On the contrary, many have come out of the woodwork to help
their fellow techs and volunteered their time and energy to teach the
skills needed to pass the RPT exams.  Our present Chapter President,
Russell Berkley, has taken it upon himself to hold classes for this
purpose.  It should be the goal of every Guild member to become an RPT and
proudly promote this achievement to the public.  
	Best of luck.
	Paul McCloud, RPT
	San Diego 


> [Original Message]
> From: Jeannie Dalton <saltdog at clearwire.net>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 11/18/2008 5:48:03 PM
> Subject: [pianotech] New RPT
>
> Hello,
> As a new RPT I thought I'd climb out from under the rock and say hi to
> everyone. There is something different about having passed all the
> tests and doing everyday piano work from an RPT perspective. The
> difference is, having put myself through the intensity of the testing
> process,  I feel the foundation of my knowledge as more solid and
> bullet-proof than before. I don't think that confidence could have
> been achieved any other way, and I feel I have more to give to the
> field.   I have my Snake River Chapter RPTs to thank for helping me
> build the foundation over the years... Jim Osborn's steady dedication,
> driving 2 1/2 hours to every meeting and sticking to the basics, Bunny
> Arnett's personal mentorship, helping me get beyond many tough spots
> in my business, and Joe Goss's coaching, challenging my mind to see
> problems from different perspectives, resulting in more wholistic and
> strategic solutions. He held out the rope to help me climb over the
> top. Then, I had the opportunity to polish my skills with James
> Coleman, Sr., who made the test another level of learning. What a
> dedicated bunch RPTs are, to care about an individual's struggles in a
> field that most people know nothing about! I'm looking forward to
> passing it on.
> Jeannie Dalton, RPT
> Boise ID
>