Associate to associate

[Farrell]

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I've never joined in the foray on these types of topics, but I am =
curious about one point: Richard, with reference to "anyone who can not =
pass the RPT test has no business accepting money to work on someone's =
piano. Period." Are you really saying that a world-class rebuilder that =
does not tune pianos should not work on someone's piano for pay? I could =
run off a few names of very prominent and highly respected Associate =
members of PTG that are very skilled at what they do and regularly =
lecture at PTG Annual Conventions (because they are good!).

Come on Richard, broaden your horizons. I am a licensed Professional =
Geologist in the state of Florida. I had to take a day-long test to get =
my license. It was a good thing to do, just as I agree with most that it =
is a good learning experience to get your RPT thing. Maybe I will =
someday if I ever figure out how to tune by ear good enough.

Well, enough is enough. I usually enjoy your posts quite a bit, but this =
one seemed to me to be a bit narrow minded. Be kind to me. ;-)

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
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  From: Richard Brekne=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 6:15 PM
  Subject: Re: Associate to associate


  You certainly will get a lot of  differeing replys to this kind of =
posting. I encourage you regardless to persue your RPT status. I would =
also simply say in the face of all the notes that totally and out of =
hand simply ridicule your views... that anyone who can not pass the RPT =
test has no buisness accepting money to work on someones piano. Period. =
The test is simply too easy as it is.=20
  I would also like to point out that if there has been too much =
"associate bashing" in the past... the present is beginning to wear thin =
on "RPT ridiculing". The goal to attain RPT status is a fine one and =
honorable one.=20

  Finnally, in contrast to some of my colleagues on this list, I find =
nothing about your posting that is "garbaged" or "prejudiced". You =
shared your view points in a matter of factly way, and deserved to be =
treated with respect in replies. We dont have to all aggree, but we can =
disaggree with out being rude.=20

  btw..how does one insure one knows the "tone" of an =
email.....shheeeshh.=20

  David & Julie Streit wrote:=20

     Being an RPT in the Piano Technician's Guild does triple duty, it =
ensures quality to the consumer, respect from your peers, and confidence =
in our profession. David StreitAssociate (But not for long)AAA Piano =
ServicePortland, Oregon
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  Richard Brekne=20
  RPT, N.P.T.F.=20
  Bergen, Norway=20
  mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no=20
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