Brand new to posting.- tuning mentor?

[keith.h.gardner at exxonmobil.com]

Thanks Mike.  I think I saw a waiting period for joining the PTG of 3 to 6
months? unless a chapter officer signs my form, expediting the process. Is
a Northern VA  officer likely to do that, 'sight unseen' if I contact them?

Keith H. Gardner
Global Baseoil Supply Advisor
Lubricants and Specialties
703-846-3387
keith.h.gardner at exxonmobil.com


                                                                           
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Keith,
I second everything Phil said, especially the welcome.  And while you're
at the PTG site, join the organization and begin attending the meetings
of your local chapter.  You'll learn a lot just by being there, and it's
a good way to meet prospective mentors.  Skilled and experienced techs
will be much more willing to share their time and expertise with you, if
they see this evidence of your commitment.

Mike

Phil Bondi wrote:
> Welcome Keith.
>
> Try going to the PTG website - www.ptg.org and look for technicians in
> your area. Try contacting them and see if one of them would give you a
> helping hand.
>
> There's a few schools out there - a very good correspondence course,
> but nothing beats a good one-on-one.
>
> Good luck.
>
> -Phil Bondi(Fl)
>
>