June 2021

Greetings to Our New Members If you're reading a PTG member e-newsletter for the first time, welcome! If you need anything, please get in touch with your chapter president, Regional Vice President, or the PTG Home Office. Be sure to check out some of the great benefits of PTG membership. To all members, check out the list of new members in each month's Journal and see who's new in your area.

Special Convention Deals Still In Place Everyone saves $100 when you register to attend in person by July 1. First-time convention attendee? PTG members can save $300 on any registration pass. To get that deal, you must call 913-432-9975 and ask for the First-Timer Rate.

View the complete list of classes and instructors. Make hotel reservations at the special PTG rate. View convention schedule. View RPT Exam information. View Exhibitors and Sponsors. Bookmark convention.ptg.org and check back frequently for updates. As always, a Convention Roommate Connection community is available for those interested in sharing rooms. Check out the Convention Rideshare Connection community if you'd like to carpool.   Never been to a PTG Convention (or looking for a refresher)? View the Convention Primer.  Great Day in the Park - Day Trip to Winter Park Thursday, August 5, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $124 per person See one of Florida's best kept secrets, the enchanting city of Winter Park, Florida. This quaint town has a rich history as a southern destination for many celebrities and wealthy northerners. Learn more about this PTG Convention exclusive tour and register at convention.ptg.org. Open to anyone.

Did You Know? All issues of the Piano Technicians Journal from 1958 to the current issue are available to PTG Members online 24/7. Here’s how to access them: Go to my.ptg.org. Log in using your PTG Member i.d. and password. Contact the home office if you need your login information. How to access Journals from 1979 – current issue: Under Member’s Corner click on Journal PDF Library. In the library, you’ll see a list of folders labeled by year. Click on the year you wish to access. Journals are labeled PTJ-Year-Month (i.e. PTJ-2014-01 is January). Interested in taking a look even farther back in piano technology history? Visit the Tuner Technician Magazine Archives. This collection, curated by Paul Brown, RPT, includes PDF files of publications from the ASPT and NAPT, the two organizations that merged to form the PTG. You'll also find rare issues published by the American Guild of Piano Tuners and files of the Piano Technicians Journal from 1958-1978. See how the industry, tools, and methods have changed in the last 100 years.

Congratulations, 2020 PTGF Convention Scholarship Recipients It’s been a long wait for the winners but congratulations to the 2020 PTGF Scholarship recipients. 2021 recipients were announced in the May issue of the PTG E-News.  Mark Steiger Cleveland, OH Chapter Austin Gaboriau Palmetto, SC Chapter The Piano Technicians Guild Foundation offers scholarships for a convention registration and an exam fee for members who have passed two RPT examinations and plan to take the third exam at the annual convention. Funding for the scholarships is provided by generous contributions from PTG members and chapters. You can make a contribution online. Be sure to drop by the Foundation booth in the exhibit hall at the 2021 Convention & Technical Institute.

Free Resources for Your Teacher and Student Clients Explore the Teacher Resources area at www.ptg.org to find tips for using these materials to promote your business and educate your customers. In the Teacher Resources area, you'll find online games, reproducible worksheets, games, activities, and lesson plans, tips for piano care and buying a piano, piano history info, and links to more cool piano sites. Download materials yourself to share with your clients or print out a colorful website flyer to leave on the piano.

PTG Deadlines for Summer 2021 Board and Council June 17 – Committee, Task Groups and Board reports due for the Summer Board meeting. Send reports in Word format to barbara@ptg.org. Download a Committee form. June 17 – Non-bylaws RFA's due for the Summer Board meeting. Send reports in Word format to barbara@ptg.org. Download an RFA form. June 27 - Council delegate forms due. Download a Council Delegate Form. Please return to barbara@ptg.org. Council/Board books will not be mailed but will be posted in the Member Area under Forms and Documents on www.ptg.org by July 4. A notice will be sent when it’s available for download.

The Return of PTG Home Office Classes! October 7 – 9, 2021 Grand Action Regulation in 37 Steps October 22 – 23, 2021 Polyester & Lacquer Touchup with Mike Ello Registration info coming soon!

PTG Committee Positions Available Make a difference in your organization by volunteering for a PTG committee. All members are eligible to serve. Contact your RVP or PTG Vice President Marc Poulin (vp@ptg.org) to volunteer or recommend someone else. View a committee list in the PTG Member Area.

Call for 2022 Anaheim, CA Institute Class Proposals Planning for PTG's 2022 Convention and Technical Institute has already begun. We are seeking class proposals for the August 3 - 6 Technical Institute at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. The overall theme is Accuracy, Competency, and Efficiency. If you have class ideas, this is your time to step up and share your knowledge. Click on the Class Proposal Form to submit your class idea. Proposals are due by August 15. Contact 2022 Institute Director Robin Olson at rolson@jordankitts.com for more information.

PTG Green Initiative As adopted in 2005, the Council Book of Resolutions states, "Home Office and PTG membership shall be environmentally aware." Over the last year, the HO has been working towards eliminating the printing and mailing of such things as newsletters, supplements, invoices, and monthly statements. Please update your profile online or contact the HO if we do not have your current contact information. Click on Public Profile under your Contact Details to update your information.

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