Piano Technicians Guild
Oklahoma Chapter Minutes
May 16, 2002

Meeting started at 8:39AM and was held at Edmond Music.

Tim Hast gave the invocation. Minutes were read, corrected as necessary and accepted. Treasurer’s report: $2,872.58.

Bob Scheer announced Oklahoma City University is acquiring 105 Steinway pianos from Edmond Music, the largest single purchase in Steinway & Sons Company’s history.

Newsletter items were discussed. Subscription rates of $10.00 per year to remain the same. Complimentary mailing list to continue as is.

Norman gave TSA updates: Finding a hotel site for the Oklahoma 2003 seminar is still in the works. The seminar for 2002 is Wichita Falls, TX, October 10-13. Mailings, both email & postal will be forthcoming. Features a class with André Bouldoc and a special one for RPTs’.

Temporary discussion took place on no shows, uncollectable accounts, referrals and to potentially create a central location for all Chapter records.

Under new & old business: Delegate expense was approved for $350.00. National dues increase to $8 is on the docket for Council. Proposals 1 thru 9 were discussed. Those present gave their basic preference towards the adoption/rejection of each.

Chapter officers for 2002-2003 were nominated, seconded and approved: Bob Scheer, President; Ben Davis, Vice President; Keith McGavern, Secretary; Gary Bruce, Treasurer; Don Bonds, Newsletter Editor. Congratulations, folks!

Flange Rebushing technical was given by both Ben Davis & Norman Cantrell. This subject covered the tools, materials and techniques necessary to rebush flanges. It was clearly demonstrated that this is a task that can be quite useful when replacing parts is not an option, and that with a little practice, can be implemented by anyone who has a need. It was a subject that has been long overdue and was extremely informative.

By the end of the meeting ten persons had been in attendance:
Ben Davis, Keith McGavern, Bob Scheer, Norman Cantrell, Don Bonds, David & Barbara Bonham, Ed Hamby, Greg Lynch, Gary Bruce, Tim Hast, and host Mike Gilliam.

After the meeting adjourned those who were still present were treated to a luncheon by Mike Gilliam.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Keith McGavern, RPT
Oklahoma Chapter Secretary