pianotech-digest V1997 #1626

[Greg Newell]

Yes David, I did.
                    Greg Newell

David ilvedson wrote:

> Greg,
>
> Did you write the post below?
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
>
> > > > |David and list,
> > > > |    I have been an associate member since joining the guild in '84. I
> > > > |take my work seriously and do continue to try and improve my skills as a
> > > > |tuner/technician. I have seen no real need to pursue upgrading to RPT
> > > > |just so that I can have or employ the right to use three letters after
> > > > |my name. It is enough for me that I have the information and skills and
> > > > |know how to use them. The vast majority of my client base has no clue
> > > > |what the designation RPT is much less what the PTG is.
> > > > |    Regarding the what if statements in general; I feel that your
> > > > |intentions are good and in an ideal world the implementation of them
> > > > |would be a worthy pursuit. The world we now live in has as a basic fact
> > > > |of life that some , even those who hold high qualifications, do sloppy
> > > > |work. Forcing upon someone a mentor or sponsor would not guarantee
> > > > |accountability in this profession any more than it does in any other.
> > > > |Ever been to a bad doctor, lawyer, dentist, mechanic lately?
> > > > |    Summarily, I feel that you can't change a persons attitude toward
> > > > |the quality of work they choose to do simply by changing their
> > > > |designation in a virtually unknown (to the public) organization. I
> > > > |support the guild in the theory of furthering the education of it's
> > > > |membership that actually cares to learn. This like any other profession
> > > > |will have it's stragglers. Some of them may even be able to pass the
> > > > |test but it will not guarantee any level of competence or workmanship in
> > > > |the field. I hope that I did not ruffle too many feathers here. I have
> > > > |the highest respect for you all.
> > > > |                Sincerely,
> > > > |                    Greg Newell
> > > > |
> > > > Greg,
> > >
> > >         If what you say is true, then why do most of the colleges and universities
> > > that have full time technicians make RPT the no.1 requirement, before looking at
> > > anything else
> > > on their job applications?
> > >     I know this from first hand experience. I had previously been a RPT for 12
> > > years,and a tuner tech for 28.
> > >                                             Cliff Maurer
> >
> >
> >
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> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA
> ilvey@jps.net