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<DIV>As it has been pointed out already, this discussion of PTG policy should
really be on the PTG-L list.</DIV>
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<DIV>dave<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>*********** REPLY SEPARATOR
***********<BR><BR>On 6/28/2003 at 7:51 AM Tompiano@aol.com wrote:</FONT></DIV>
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face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF">Which
brings me to the point I have been trying to make for years.<BR>If the piano
technology industry really wants to get serious about increasing the amt. of
Associates upgrading to RPT status they need to implement the following:<BR>l.
The PTG would be point themselves in a much better direction if they consider
having a paid staff of CTEs (say a yr. part time job assignment) who
would do nothing but give exams from state to state. You would have more CTEs
who would justify the amount of time needed, plus the examiners would become
more efficient at maximizing their time. <BR>If they would have a rotational
staff of 12 who agree to make themselves available for so many dates and
locations, a systematic approach to offering the exam could begin taking
place. CTEs would justify their time because it wouldn't interfere (as much)
within their earning power.<BR>2. Put a time limit on the grace period one
could remain as an associate, say 3 yrs.<BR>After that point put up - or shut
up.<BR>3. Raise the exam fees to respectable levels associated with a
professional certification. Let the fee reflect the importance of the
upgrade.<BR>Obviously this would never fly as their would be a drastic drop in
membership and the Guild would probably end up shooting themselves in the
foot. The Guild is far too fragile to make such a leap. But if there
were to be a drastic revamping of the current system, that would be my
call.<BR>Point being, I think in the long run, you would have dictated a new
order of progressing up through the ranks. Then RPT status would have some
clout behind because it would be one the hurdles many would HAVE to go
through.<BR>There are many ways to shoot holes this plan, but if you the
industry is ready to get serious, this is one of the possibilities they'll
have to consider..<BR>Tom Servinsky, RPT</FONT><FONT size=2
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David M. Porritt
dporritt@mail.smu.edu
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275
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