In a message dated 12/04/1999 7:50:24 PM, Newton wrote: <<"It is the person's competence that is at issue, not their residence location.">> Newton; The prospective members "competence" is a non issue. Membership in the Guild is open to any who have a "professional or avocational interest in pianos". <<" politically correct way of those members from Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands,">> Newton, PR &VI are covered under region 2 and are 'regular' members, Mexico is covered by region 3 and likewise are 'regular' members <<"The point is that anyone who qualifies, morally, ethically and technically cannot be excluded from membership simply because theylive in Kuwait.">> Newton just tain't so baby :-) and even if it were we welcome 'all' in association with the Guild. In order to be a "member" of PTG one must also be the member of a 'Chapter'. For those persons desiring affiliation with the Guild who live outside the Guilds jurisdiction we have a classification of "International Correspondent". (description at end of post). Recognizing that people such as Richard 'probably' would not want to travel umpteen thousand miles to attend Chapter meetings, the IC classification was formed. This classification is charged at 60% of regular dues and includes the Journal, member discounts, etc..... Of course there is nothing in the bylaws that says a person living in Norway or Australia can't join a chapter in one of the 7 Regions and pay full dues...........doesn't make fiscal sense though. In 1979 Members of the PTG helped form the IABPT (International Association of Piano Builders and Technicians) for membership throughout the world. PTG continues to lend support to this organization. Jim Bryant (FL) ------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLE VI - NONMEMBER PARTICIPATION An “International Correspondent” is a person who lives outside of the PTG jurisdiction as described in these Bylaws but who wishes to maintain contact with the field of piano service and technology through a continuing relationship with PTG. Application for such a nonmember affiliation must be made through the Home Office with approval by the International Relations Committee. International Correspondents will receive the Journal and other PTG mailings and be entitled to discounts if attending PTG functions similar to those granted to members. To cover costs, International Correspondents will be billed annually a fee equal to 60% of regular membership dues. The International Correspondent status will cease should the party involved move into the area of PTG jurisdiction as stated above. At that time, regular membership is encouraged, and the person must be processed as a new member.
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