[pianotech] New RPT

[Claude Harding]

Jeannie,
   I join others in congratulating you on passing the PTG exams and earning
the RPT credential.  I say "ditto" to Paul McCloud's comments. You have been
on the receiving end of the best of the spirit of PTG and are determined to
"pass it on."  That is the heart of PTG.  
Best wishes,
Claude Harding, RPT

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Jeannie Dalton
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 7:47 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
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