October 2022
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Get Connected
Engage your chapter and committee members by making sure they are taking advantage of the wide variety of ways PTG, regions and chapters communicate and share information.
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Monthly Member E-newsletters – A quick look at the latest news from PTG.
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Region and Chapter Communities at my.ptg.org – Discussions and news about PTG membership, benefits, events and organizational issues.
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Piano Technicians Journal – Besides an excellent selection of technical articles and resources, check out event calendars, PTG member benefit notices, PTG Review for new members and new RPTs, and PTG Foundation news.
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PTG Facebook Group – An easy way to post comments, questions and suggestions. Find our public group at Piano Technicians Guild (PTG).
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World Piano Day 2023
The next World Piano Day will be celebrated March 29, 2023 on the 88th day of the year. World Piano Day was founded by a group of like-minded people who aimed to create a platform for piano-related projects to promote the development of music and to share the joy of playing the piano.
This is an opportunity for the PTG to expand its exposure and the PTG Chapter Health Committee is challenging as many chapters as possible to participate in some form or fashion within their footprint. Discuss some ideas with your chapters about how you can take advantage of this opportunity to promote a celebration of the piano in your community. Post your ideas in the Chapter Leaders Community at my.ptg.org.
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New to the Job of Chapter Leader?
We have resources to help you get started in your new role.
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Your Regional Vice President – RVPs are your greatest supporters. As your Board representative they are constantly looking for ways to serve and encourage you and your chapters. See contact info below.
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Chapter Resources Web Page - Your one-stop source for chapter management guidelines, program ideas, newsletter articles, and chapter development tips. This is also where you can find the Chapter Toolkit
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Chapter Toolkit - A management guide for chapter leaders. The Chapter Toolkit has most of the information, forms, and documents that you will need to run an efficient chapter. Download complete sections or choose separate topics. Most files are PDF or .doc format.
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Chapter Leaders Community at my.ptg.org - See how other chapters are serving their members, ask questions and share your own ideas. Join here.
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LeaderLetter – Includes news about upcoming events, deadlines, announcements of new chapter and member resources, and requests for help and information specifically geared to chapter leaders and committee members.
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PTG Foundation Leadership Scholarship – The PTGF offers scholarships to chapter leaders provide the cost of an RPT exam. Learn more at ptgfoundation.org/outreach/scholarships.
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Leadership Luncheon and Forum at annual convention.
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PTG Home Office – Email [email protected] if you still need help or information.
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2023 Dues Renewal
Invoices for 2023 will be delivered to your email inbox on November 1 and available for online payment.
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Make sure your email address is correct by logging into www.ptg.org and clicking on PTG Members > My Portal. On the portal page, click on the person image in the upper right corner and select My Profile. Be sure to check your email address in your account.
- Paying online is quick and easy. When an invoice is ready to be paid, a small red number “1” will appear on the bell image in the upper right corner. Click on the bell and a link to your invoice will appear.
- Please Note: Chapter Dues must be paid in full but if you’d like to set up monthly installment payments for the PTG portion please contact the HO. If you set up monthly installments for 2022, those arrangements will automatically continue in 2023 as long as a valid credit card has been saved to your account.
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User Help for my.ptg.org
Need help navigating my.ptg.org? Having trouble with your log-in? Need to edit a previous post? Find the answers to these and many other questions at the new my.ptg.org/help/userfaq. Includes videos by Maggie Jusiel, RPT demonstrating common functions of the my.ptg.org discussion forums along with explanations and instructions for using the different discussion group features.
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Call for Journal Articles
Each year the Piano Technicians Journal publishes 50-60 feature articles, most of them written by PTG members.
If you've ever considered writing a Journal article, now is the time to do it. We are most in need of pieces on technical topics 2000-3500 words in length, but we'd also welcome book reviews, piano history articles, photo essays depicting repair/rebuilding techniques, and short Tuner's Life pieces. The Journal editors, your colleagues, are here to help you develop ideas, shoot clear photographs, and craft paragraphs, should you need assistance.
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Event Calendar
November 2022
Nov 11 – 13, 2022
Marriott Kansas City, Overland Park, KS
March 2023
March 7 – 10, 2023
Holiday Inn & Suites North, Oklahoma City, OK
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Deadlines
November 1, 2022
2023 dues invoices sent out via email to all members.
November 22, 2022
December 12, 2022
December 31, 2022
Nominations for Golden Hammer, Hall of Fame, and Member of Note awards due to Awards Committee. Awards Committee page.
December 31, 2022
Deadline for 2022 dues payments. Drop date January 31, 2023.
January 27- 29, 2023
Board of Directors Winter Meeting
February 1, 2023
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