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Middletown, CT 06457
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Connecticut Chapter Piano Technicians Guild
MEETING NOTICE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2007
"Legacies of White Gold"
Join us at the Deep River Historical Society's Stone House for the showing of the DVD,
"Legacies of White Gold". It is the story of the ivory trade and how the Pratt, Read Company
and the towns of Deep River and Ivoryton were involved in the industry.
There will also be a tour of the "Stone House" and the ivory bleach house which is on the property.
***NEW RESTAURANT LOCATION***
5:00 PM Pizzeria Da Vinci
181 Main St.
Deep River, CT
(860) 526-0884
7:00 PM Deep River Historical Society
245 Main St.
Deep River, CT
(860) 526-1449
Directions(from everywhere):
CT Route 9 to Exit 5.
Take Route 80/West Elm St. east into the town of Deep River.
Turn Right at Main Street.
Restaurant will be on the right,
Historical Society is farther down on the left.
President's Message
What have you learned from your clients today?
I hope everyone who was able to make it to the banquet
(in spite of downed power lines, power outages, and traffic jams) enjoyed Beate's presentation.
For me it was an important reminder to stay on focus.
All too often I find myself directing my attention too much to the piano
and not enough to the person who will be using it.
We need to be ever vigilant in this regard and try to engage with our clients as much as possible.
What type of music to they enjoy?
How long have they been playing?
Are they taking lessons?
Do they enjoy the sound of their piano,
or perhaps another piano sounds better?
Why do they play?
All of these seem like far more important questions than,
"When was the last time your piano was tuned?"
Not that we shouldn't find out details concerning the piano itself -
we are piano technicians after all.
It's our job, though, to make the connection between the piano and the person stronger.
We can accomplish this easily, but in order to do so we need to know a little bit about both.
Good luck!
Chris Haberbosch
From Our Delegate
Let your voice be heard!
Make sure to attend the meeting on June 13,
since we will be discussing the issues before the national Council this year.
If you can, please make sure to read the recent Journal Supplement,
and come to the meeting well-informed.
The issues to discuss this year include some rather interesting Bylaws proposals
and a choice of North East Regional Vice President: Paul Kupelian (incumbent), or Chris Solliday.
June 13 will be your opportunity to learn more about these issues,
and to let your views be known to the chapter and to your Council delegate.
Thanks.
--Ken Farrington
New Committees Forming!!!
Now that our Chapter has duly installed a new board,
that also means that there will be many changes to the membership of the committees
as our new president, Chris Haberbosch, decides how best to use
the multitude of talented and dedicated people who comprise our chapter.
In consultation with the other present and former Board members,
Chris will create a fresh new roster for us.
The key to the success of this all is, of course,
our own willingness to volunteer our time and efforts for the Chapter.
All of us appreciate what a strong and vibrant chapter we have,
but it only gets and stays that way if we all play a part.
Take a moment to look over the list of committees
and find one or more you might be willing to try out for the next year.
Then, if you haven't already heard from Chris,
give him a call at (860) 729-6391 or an e-mail at: jenandchris4@comcast.net.
We will all be glad you did.
Annual Summer Picnic at Camp Claire!!
Wednesday August 22nd
Where: 15 Oakland Ave
Hamburg Cove, Lyme CT
Details: Jim Birch is hosting.
Facilities include:
a pool,
kayaks,
canoes,
volleyball,
ball field,
mess hall with ice machine,
and a view of one of the prettiest coves in the state
Time: Arrive anytime after 12:00 PM
(bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy the facilities)
Dinner will be served about 5:30
PTG will supply the condiments,
paper goods and soft drinks,
hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and buns.
An overnight is planned this year for those that are able to stay (Wed PM-Thurs AM).
This will include wine and cheese Wednesday evening
and a light breakfast (pastries and bagels) Thursday morning
PLEASE BRING A DISH OR DESSERT TO SHARE
RSVP: Bill Ticehurst at (203) 775-2866 with number attending by August 15th
Need additional count of those planning to stay overnight
Directions:
I-95 N:
Take exit 70 and turn left on RT 156.
From I-95S:
Take exit 70 straight at bottom of ramp onto Halls Road.
At end of road turn right onto RT 156
Follow RT 156 approximately 4.5 miles.
After passing the Lyme Fire Co. (on right) take your first left.
There will be signs for Camp Claire.
Take a left onto Cove Rd.
Follow up hill taking the first right onto Oakland Avenue.
The camp ball field is on the far corner.
Continue to the end of the road into Camp Claire.
Emergencies or lost? Call (860) 434-7903
COME SEE WHAT ELSE IS IN STORE FOR YOU AT THE 2007 INSTITUTE.
BE A PART OF OUR FIFTIETH CELEBRATION, IN KANSAS CITY!!
YOU DESERVE IT!!
While you are there enjoy a tour of our Home office and the PTGF Museum
www.ptg.org/conv/2007
Are you aware that our chapter has a library?
It is located at Bill Pelto's shop in Manchester.
There is a great collection of past journals and books related
to Piano Technology available for check-out.
If you have something checked-out that maybe overdue,or something to contribute,
please contact Bill at his shop so he can update the records.
COMMITTEE ROSTER
Chapter PTG
President..................Chris Haberbosch
Vice-president.............Jim Tiernan
Secretary .................Amy Tiernan
Treasurer..................Ken Farringtton
Awards.....................Melanie Brooks
Bylaws/Constitution........Jim Birch
Entertainment..............Bill Ticehurst
Programs...................Chris Haberbosch
...........................Melanie Brooks
...........................John Gallen
Membership.................Dave Geisler
Examinations...............Evan Dunnell
Projects...................Chris Haberbosch
...........................Herb Lindhal
...........................Shawn Hoar
Properties.................Charlie Hubert
Publicity..................Ray Nilson
Library....................Bill Pelto
NEECSO.....................Jim Birch
Nominating.................Evan Dunnell
...........................Bruce MacLeod
...........................Dave Geisler
Memorial Fund..............Mark Peele
...........................Ray Nilson
...........................Chris Haberbosch
Webmaster..................John Gallen
EDITOR:
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Middletown, CT 06457
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