International Convention?

[Tom Dickson]

Gee, Rob,

   I think that the PGSGoVFM is pretty catchy, trips off the tongue, and 
definitely gets one's attention!

   Seriously, though, I think that the Annual PTG Convention is fine - all 
the rest seem to use the word "regional".

FWIW
Tom



>From: atonal@telusplanet.net
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: pianotech@ptg.org
>Subject: International Convention?
>Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:52:27 -0600
>
>John, John & Robert,
>
>Perhaps the question of hosting was addressed in previous posts,
>but two conventions in Canada 20 years apart and a failed bid for
>the 2001 Convention for Calgary (remember, customs problems, as
>John R. mentioned) doesn't make it in the International class as
>say, a G8 summit. And speaking of which, doesn't an international
>event attract protesters these days?
>
>Regardless,  the naming of the convention isn't really the issue here
>anyway, you can call it the Pan-Galactic Sentient Gathering of
>Vibrational Frequency Manipulators and someone will still take
>offence. How about a National convention with international
>attendees? or how about just "The PTG Convention"? It's an annual
>event, and other events are distinguished by 'Regional' or 'Seminar'.
>
>Food for thought on a rainy day,
>
>Regards,
>
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>Rob Kiddell RPT
>Baldwin Piano
>Edmonton, AB Canada
>atonal@telusplanet.net


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