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The
Official Newsletter of the Portland Chapter #972 of the Piano Technicians
Guild |
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October
2011 |
Next Chapter Meeting:
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DATE |
October 24, 2011 |
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LOCATION |
Classic Pianos |
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Business |
6:00 PM |
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General |
7:00 PM |
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Next Chapter Meeting:.......................................................................................... 1
TECHNICAL: HOW STABLE ARE YOU TUNINGS?................................................... 2
Minutes:.............................................................................................................................. 2
Proposed Bylaws Amendment:........................................................................................... 5
TECHNICAL: HOW STABLE ARE YOU TUNINGS?
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John Rhodes, RPT, will present a short review
-- with handout -- of factors affecting tuning stability. John will
then ask 5-6 BRAVE RPT volunteers to demonstrate how they achieve a stable
tuning on two very different especially prepared pianos. Jeff
Hickey, our chapter president and resident CTE, will referee the tunings, and
then administer test blows using the official "TEST BLOW
THUMPER". He will be the final judge of the resulting
stability. If you want to be in the game, be sure you bring your
favorite tuning hammer with you. This should be a fun and
informative evening! |
Minutes:
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Portland PTG Business
Meeting Minutes Monday, September 26, 2011 Classic Pianos Jeff Hickey called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Present: Jeff Hickey, President John Rhodes, Vice President Tom Levings, Treasurer Amy Zilk, Secretary Mark Gallant, Newsletter Editor Taylor Mackinnon, RPT Ken Serviss, RPT Joe Garrett, RPT Matt Hirschfelder, Associate Treasurer’s Report: Tom Levings analyzed the historical Chapter dues and even if the chapter dues are reduced from $60 to $50 the inflation adjusted amount of money to the Chapter has still increased slightly over time. Old Business: New members: Jeff Hickey will contact (by phone) potential new members who have contacted and/or paid the home office to invite them to come to a Chapter meeting. Exam Piano: John Rhodes reported that the Piano Hospital has made a room available to house an exam piano for a PTG regional testing center. They are intending to highly restrict access to the piano by students. Jeff Hickey reported that Randy Potter had arranged with a representative of Hailun Pianos for donation of a piano. He also reported that the Home Office has ample funding available for establishing testing centers. He will connect with Randy Potter to proceed. New Business: Library: The Board approved ordering a copy of “37 Steps to Grand Regulation” on DVD and including a manual for $35 plus $7 shipping from Yamaha. John Rhodes volunteered to make a DVD copy of its companion, “Aftertouch”, and provide it to the library. The Board approved purchase of a stamp for the library for approximately $20. The Board decided against recommending a line item in the Chapter budget for the library and recognized Matt Hirschfelder’s excellent work on the library. Chapter Dues: Jeff Hickey proposed that the Board recommend to the Chapter that we reduce the Chapter dues by $10 beginning in 2012 for the purpose of mitigating the impact of the $20 national dues increase already approved for 2012. Approximate reduction in Chapter annual income would be a bit less than $500. The Board agreed to present the proposal to the membership. Holiday Party: Planning for the event was discussed and no agreement was reached about a proposed budget. It was decided to open this discussion at the Chapter meeting. President’s Report: Jeff Hickey has been in contact with Lotof at Michelle’s pianos. Michelle’s would like to invite PTG members to attend a seminar presented by Bluthner at their new east side store location. Vice President’s Report: John Rhodes proposed that we not hold an Oregon Day event this year and begin planning for next year. The board agreed that the seminar at Michelle’s will not be presented as Oregon Day, but as an opportunity of interest to the Portland Chapter community to be publicized in the Soundboard. Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Submitted by, Amy Zilk Portland PTG Chapter
Meeting Minutes Monday, September 26, 2011 Piano Hospital Jeff Hickey called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Jeff Hickey, President John Rhodes, Vice President Tom Levings, Treasurer Amy Zilk, Secretary Martha Taylor, Member Liaison Mark Gallant, Newsletter Editor Joe Garrett, RPT Don Mitchell, RPT Ken Serviss, RPT Taylor Mackinnon, RPT Caryn Backman, Associate Jaid Smith, Associate Matt Hirschfelder, Associate Bob Ledden, Associate Diane Hofstetter, Associate Ben Kreusser, Associate Greg Tucker, Associate Lauren Luke, Guest Christine Brandther, Guest Murray Wilson, Guest Member of Note Recipient Honored: Taylor Mackinnon presented Diane Hofstetter with the Member of Note award that he accepted on her behalf at the national convention. Chapter Dues: Bob Ledden moved to reduce Chapter dues by $10. Matt Hirschfelder seconded. Motion carried. Holiday Party: John Rhodes moved to approve a budget of $1000 for the holiday party based on an estimate of 40 attendees $25 per person. Amy Zilk seconded. Motion carried. Amy Zilk, Matt Hirschfelder and John Rhodes volunteered to work together to research potential sites and menu options for planning purposes. Emil Fries Award: Jeff Hickey appointed Don Mitchell to chair the Emil Fries Award committee. Minutes from 6/27/11 were approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm. Submitted by, Amy Zilk |
Proposed Bylaws Amendment:
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Amend the Portland Chapter Bylaws as
follows: "Portland
chapter members shall pay $60.00 in annual chapter dues, as well as all
required national dues or fees..." be modified to read "Portland
chapter members shall pay $50.00 in annual chapter dues, as well as all
required national dues or fees. Suggested by Jeffrey T. Hickey, RPT |
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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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