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Convention First-Timer Discount

Have new faces in your chapter? Be sure they know about this special offer. PTG members can save $300 on any 2026 registration if it is their first time attending an annual convention. You must call 913-432-9975 to take advantage of the First-Timer Rate.

Join Us for Lunch

The Piano Technicians Guild cordially invites you to attend the

2026 Leadership Luncheon for Chapter Leaders
and PTG Committee Members

Friday, July 24

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

(Across the street from the Hyatt Regency)

Sponsored by Renner USA

A buffet lunch will be served.

Tickets are required at the door.

Please register for the convention online or by calling 913-432-9975

before requesting your Leadership Luncheon ticket.

Click here to request your Leadership Luncheon ticket.

Important 2026 Convention Dates

• June 19 | Meeting Agendas available for download online.
• June 21 | Council Delegate Forms due. Use the downloadable Council Delegate Form.
• July 1 | Last day for best convention rate | www.ptgconvention.com
• July 19-20  | PTG Board of Directors Pre-Council Meeting
• July 21 | Council Meeting and Opening Activities
• July 22-25 | Institute Classes, Exhibit Hall, Concerts and Special Events www.ptgconvention.com

Looking for a Way to Impact PTG Programs, Policies and People?

Many of the services and projects accomplished each year are done with the time, talents and work of PTG members who have volunteered to serve on a PTG committee. View a committee list. New committee elections and appointments for 2026-2027 will be made this summer at the Arlington convention. If you are interested in serving on a PTG committee or task group this coming year, contact your Regional Vice President. RVP names and contact info are listed below.

Why Volunteer to Be a Council Delegate?

As a Council Delegate, you’ll have a chance to be directly involved in PTG decision-making as you decide who will be serving on the next Board of Directors and Council-elected committees. You’ll also have an opportunity to hear from PTG leaders as they share what’s been happening in PTG over the last year and what they are working on for the next year. You'll have an opportunity to share your thoughts during the open forum and ask questions. The 2026 Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City (Arlington, VA). Talk to your chapter about being appointed as a Council Delegate. Council Delegate Forms are due June 21. Download a Council Delegate Form, fill it out and return it to aaron@ptg.org.

New Exam Prep Resources for RPT Candidates and Examiners

Working with someone preparing for the RPT exams? Looking for resources for your own certification journey? The Education Hub now includes new video resources developed by Jason Cassel, RPT called the RPT Exam Portal. Whether you are hoping to become a Registered Piano Technician, or train to become an Examiner, the RPT Exam Portal is the one-stop shop for all your exam-related needs! Check it out for yourself and share the link with anyone you know who can use this new resource. Look under Discover More for the RPT Exam Portal.

Chapter and Exam Grants

Thinking about organizing a chapter recruitment or exam event in your area? PTG can help offset the cost. Download a Chapter Marketing Grant application or an Exam Grant application and learn more about applying for matching grants.

RVP Contact Information

Region 1 - Northeast - Daniel Hauabert, RVP nervp@ptg.org - Online Community

Region 2 - Southeast - Robin Olson, RVP servp@ptg.org - Online Community

Region 3 - South Central - Corbin Sturch, RVP scrvp@ptg.org - Online Community

Region 4 - Central East - Anika Byrley, RVP cervp@ptg.org - Online Community

Region 5 - Central West - Morgan Cowell, RVP cwrvp@ptg.org - Online Community

Region 6 - Western - Lisa Weller, RVP wrvp@ptg.org - Online Community

Region 7 - Pacific Northwest - Jim Busby, RVP pnwrvp@ptg.org - Online Community

David Stoneman, RPT, President, pres@ptg.org

Ricki Kloss, RPT, Vice President, vp@ptg.org

Will Roper, RPT, Secretary-Treasurer, sec@ptg.org

Executive Director, Aaron Ensminger, exec@ptg.org