[pianotech] mailman closing--Susan to Jim Coleman, Jr.

[Alan Eder]

Jim, unfortunately thisannouncement to the pianotech list was several days late.
One would think that an eviction notice would be delivered to the housebeing 
demolished instead of having to reach the residents by word of mouthfrom elsewhere.



Dear President Coleman,


I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Susan on her comment excerpted above. At the school where I work, the administration has, in the past, often let vital information trickle out too late for their actions to be considered timely leadership in the best interest of the entire community by any stretch of the imagination. I have been quick to point this out to those in charge (fortunately, such constructive criticism is not only tolerated but actually encouraged here). Being a "day late and a dollar short" only allows rumor, conjecture and--usually--bad feelings to take the place of any possible meaningful dialogue and sense of caring inclusion. I don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings here, but I strongly believe that there is no great leadership without the courage to step right up and take ownership of news that may not be well-received. And the worse the news, the more critical the timing.


Alan Eder, RPT



-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Kline <skline at peak.org>
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Mon, Feb 25, 2013 4:37 pm
Subject: Re: [pianotech] mailman closing--Susan to Jim Coleman, Jr.


  Jim, unfortunately thisannouncement to the pianotech list was several days late.
One would think that an eviction notice would be delivered to the housebeing 
demolished instead of having to reach the residents by word of mouthfrom elsewhere.

The choice of date was less than diplomatic, as well. 

It seems to me that these decisions are being made mostly by people whoaren't 
using the mailman list. If they don't understand its value, they arenot going 
to predict the reactions of people who do use and value it very well. 

I write to "myptg" now and then, not very often. My impression of it isthat 
it is far too fragmented to be an effective medium of communication.Also, the 
very name suggests exclusion of non-ptg members, and sometimes in thepast they 
have been some of the most valuable participants in the "old"pianotech, before 
the attempted move to a web-based forum busted up the community. 

Well, with the passage of time everything must come to an end. Pleasekeep 
the archive, which now contains the most of value for the whole pianotechnician 
community.

Susan Kline



Coleman, Jim wrote:
      

  

  
  
  
  
  
Pianotech List to Close April 1
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
During the recentMid-Year Board Meeting, a significant amount of time was spentdiscussing past, present and future member communications. 
  
After reviewing theElectronic Communications Committee report, statistical informationthat was gathered and looking at PTG resources, a motion was passed “toclose mailman listservs on Monday, April 1, 2013.”
  
The Board of Directorswishes to thank the members of the ECC, past and present, for a jobwell done especially knowing the history of the committee and the partit has played over the last 20 years in the online development of thePTG.
  
We want to take thisopportunity to remind everyone of the Pianotech community at  my.ptg.org.Many of you reading this post are posting, or have posted, to thisprofessional community; so, hopefully, this won’t be a huge transitionfor you. The archives will be moved to  my.ptg.org once the list is closed. 
  
You can read the entireletter online at http://www.ptg.org/userfiles/file/forms/MailmanServers.pdf or look for it in yourRVP Newsletter. 
  
  

  
  

  
  
Thanks!
  

  
  
-Jim Coleman, Jr.
  
  President
  
  
  
  
 
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