February 2020
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2020 Orlando Convention Registration Open
Check your February Journal for a copy of the 2020 PTG Convention & Technical Institute brochure or visit
convention.ptg.org
to find class descriptions, schedules and registration information. Visit the
Chapter Newsletter
area at my.ptg.org to download convention logos for use in your chapter communications. Interested in reaching out to prospective members in your area? Tell them about PTG's member-only $300 discount for first-time convention attendees. A great incentive to join!
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Chapter Challenge
Looking for an interesting way to kick off your chapter meetings? You can find the complete list of Chapter Challenges developed by John Parham RPT in the Chapter Resources Area.
Download the PDF
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Chapter Resources Available Online at www.ptg.org
Reaching Out to Piano Teachers and Students
Kudos to the Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Detroit-Windsor, MI; Colorado Springs, CO (see picture below) and Central Illinois Chapters for providing exhibit booths at recent state music educator events. Milwaukee, Michigan and Colorado Springs used Chapter Marketing Grant funds they received to help cover the costs of their booths. PTG has information on
designing an exhibit booth
. Learn more about how to apply for a
Chapter Marketing Grant
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Dues Reminder
February 29 is the last day to pay 2020 dues. Use your member username and password to
pay online
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or call 913-432-9975.
PTG Foundation Research Grants
PTGF offers grants for research pertaining to the science and history of the piano. We are pleased to announce that a grant has been awarded to Scott Murphy, RPT, in support of his project to make high speed videos of grand piano hammers hitting strings, strings vibrating, dampers damping, and action parts in motion, recorded at up to 100,000 frames per second. You can learn more about the research grant program at
foundation/research-grants
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Deadline Calendar
April 1, 2020 – PTGF Convention & Exam Scholarships
Apply online or download an application and guidelines. Visit
foundation/scholarships/convention
to learn more. Applications must be received by April 1, 2020 to be eligible.
June 11, 2020
- Committee, Task Group and Board Officer Reports - Kris Schweizer,
kris@ptg.org
June 11, 2020
- Council Delegate and Alternate Names - Kris Schweizer,
kris@ptg.org
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March 27 - 28, 2020
PTG Home Office, Kansas City
April 18, 2020
Eric Johnson All Day Seminar
Sponsored by the Seattle, WA PTG Chapter
Lighthammer Piano, Mukilteo, WA
April 23 - 27, 2020
PTG MARC (Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention)
Crowne Plaza Wilmington North, Claymont, DE
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May 30
Colorado Front Range Spring Seminar
Sponsored by the Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, CO PTG Chapters
Classic Pianos of Denver, Denver, CO
July 29 - August 1, 2020
63rd ANNUAL PTG CONVENTION & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando
September 24 - 26, 2020
MIDWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE (MRCO)
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, Overland Park
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RVP Contact Information
Executive Committee
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