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The
Official Newsletter of the Portland Chapter #972 of the Piano Technicians
Guild |
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June
2010 |
Next Chapter Meeting:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Next Chapter Meeting:.......................................................................................... 1
TECHNICAL:..................................................................................................................... 2
Minutes: May 2010............................................................................................................ 2
Research & Study:............................................................................................................... 3
Notes form the Editor:......................................................................................................... 4
Library Needs:..................................................................................................................... 4
President’s Message:........................................................................................................... 5
ADVERTISMENT:............................................................................................................ 6
TECHNICAL:
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No meeting, no
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Minutes: May 2010
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Portland PTG Board
Meeting Minutes Monday, May 24, 2010 Classic Pianos Don Mitchell called the meeting to order at 6:18 pm. Present: Don Mitchell, Vice President; Tom Levings, Past President Amy Zilk, Secretary; Greg Tucker, Member Liaison Mark Gallant, Newsletter Editor; Audrey Hurlburt; Randy Potter David Streit; Julie Streit; Dahr-wynn Blakemore; Matt Hirschfelder Mark Caldwell; Cora Hermoso; Joe Garrett Reimbursement of expenses for delegates to the National Convention was discussed. Relevant portions of the Chapter Guidelines were read. Board members agreed to recommend that the Chapter reimburse the delegate and the alternate each $1000 toward expenses incurred for registration, transportation and lodging. It is anticipated that actual expenses will exceed this amount. Meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm. Portland PTG Chapter
Meeting Minutes Monday, May 24, 2010 Classic Pianos Don Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Present: Don Mitchell, Vice President; Tom Levings, Past President; Amy Zilk, Secretary; Greg Tucker, Member Liaison; Mark Gallant, Newsletter Editor; David Streit, RPT; Randy Potter, RPT; Ken Amend, RPT; Steve Ganz, RPT; Jeffrey T. Hickey, RPT; John Ashcroft, RPT; Dahr-wynn Blakemore, Associate; Ingrid Kraft, Associate; Audrey Hurlburt, Associate; Bob Ledden, Associate; Matt Hirschfelder, Associate; Caryn Backman, Associate; Mark Caldwell, Guest; Julie Streit, Guest; Cora Hermoso, Guest; Malana Ganz, Guest
Minutes from March were approved with the correction that David Streit was present. Matt Hirschfelder reported that the library materials are now at his house and he anticipates moving them to Concord Piano as soon as circumstances permit. Two thirds of the journals are in binders and he is requesting funds to purchase additional binders costing $270. Tom Levings moved to table the library discussion until the next meeting. Amy Zilk seconded. Motion carried with one opposed. Matt requested that the group pursue donations of binders, and to please consider the larger question of how acquisition of new materials will best serve Chapter members. Tom Levings presented the slate of officers: President: David Streit, RPT; Vice President: Randy Potter, RPT; Treasurer: Bob Ledden, Associate; Secretary: Dahr-wynn Blakemore, Associate; Member Liaison: Matt Hircshfelder, Associate; Newsletter Editor: Mark Gallant, Associate Don Mitchell thrice requested nominations from the floor; no one responded. The slate was approved by unanimous acclamation. Bob Ledden moved that the Chapter provide $1000 each to the delegate and alternate toward registration, transportation and lodging expenses at the National Convention in 2010. Matt Hirschfelder seconded. Discussion surrounded prior year’s reimbursements, anticipated costs and Chapter Guidelines. Motion passed with one opposed. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm. Submitted by, Amy Zilk |
Research & Study:
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Notes form the Editor:
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I have a couple of
notes to pass on, activities of the board since the new members took office: ·
Dave Streit was very persistent and successfully got the check book signatures
transfered. ·
The
board via phone and email authorized sending Julie Mackkinnon some flowers and messages of support and care. ·
I have
not talked to Julie, but I understand from Joe and Amy that she is
progressing in her recovery.
Keep on track Julie, we all await your return! ·
Keep all
of our travelers to the convention in your prayers and thoughts for safe passage. -ed |
Library Needs:
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Fellow
Portland Chapter members! I am requesting you to bring to the next
chapter meeting any left over (or unwanted) PTG journal binders. We
need a few of the "old 13inch
tall blue" ones and about dozen
of the newer brown and blue ones! SO, if you have a spare or
more...I'll put your name in for a candybar of your choice (donated by
Matt's Piano Tuning of Salem)... raffle
(one entry per binder)! Odds or winning are based on the number of
participants. Call Matt at 503-371-8863 for Questions. |
President’s Message:
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People are
curious to know Julie MacKinnon's status. I visited with Julie and Taylor the
other day because of the changeover to the new slate of officers; I had to
pick up materials and records that belong to the chapter. The
following report is given with their encouragement to spread the word among
all chapter members. Julie, the
immediate past president of our chapter was recently in an automobile
accident which caused a severe neck injury. There was concern of paralysis
developing on her left side especially in her left arm and hand. She was
rear ended by a pickup truck or SUV that only put a small dent in the bumper.
The injury was severe because Julie was looking into the back seat at one of
her boys at the time of impact. Her head whiplashed onto her left shoulder
causing the discs in her neck to bulge on one side creating trauma in
the nerves. She
underwent surgery Wednesday, May 26th because the nerve damage was causing
increased paralysis. During surgery they fused 4 vertebrae in her neck.
Taylor said, "She was giggling when she came out of surgery. She kept saying
'Squeeze my hand!' and 'I can feel again!'". When I
stopped by, Julie was on her feet, although just. I didn't want to stay long
and interrupt her recuperation, but I did let her know that the chapter was
concerned for her health. Several people had offered personal assistance if
needed, but according to the MacKinnons things are OK for now, they appreciate
the concern. Julie's mother is staying with them for a couple of
weeks to help out. We are glad
the surgery was successful. Julie now has about 3 months of physical therapy
ahead of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. I am giving
this report so that the MacKinnon family is not inundated with calls for her
status. They need some time to rest and recuperate. If anything changes, I'll
let you know. They miss you too. The board
has voted to send Julie a bouquet of flowers and a get well card delivered by
FTD. Matt Hirschfelder, our new Member Liaison will take care of the details. David
Streit Registered
Piano Technician President, Portland Chapter PTG |
ADVERTISMENT:
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Shop and mentor for rent. Rent me and my fully equipped shop, including tools, for your rebuild project. I have 2,500 sq.ft. of space. If you want to learn how to do a specific job and/or you don't have the space or tools you can have that project brought to my shop. You can use my tools and I will oversee your work if you'd like. Call me, Steve Ganz RPT @ 503-826-8705 or e-mail steveganz@mailaka.net for details. |
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PTG Bylaws (National)
Article VIII section E #6 All expression of opinion and all statement of supposed facts are published on the authority of the author as listed, and are not to be regarded as expressing the view of the Chapter nor the Piano Technicians Guild Inc., unless such opinions have been adopted by the chapter or the Piano Technicians Guild Inc. |
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