Piano Technicians Guild
Oklahoma Chapter Minutes

May 15, 2003

The meeting opened at 8:52AM and was held at the Bonhams’.

Gary Bruce gave the invocation.
Minutes were read and accepted.
Treasurer’s report :$3440.90

Nominating committee outcome:
Bob Scheer, President; Ben Davis, Vice President; Keith McGavern, Secretary; Gary Bruce, Treasurer; Barbara Bonham, Newsletter Editor. A motion was made by Gary and seconded by Keith to accept these names for 2003-2004 officers. It was passed.

TSA report: No updates.

Bob Scheer made a motion and Norman seconded to accept membership applications for Morgan Stewart, Stillwater and Kathleen Swanson, Altus, After discussion the motion was approved. Bob is the sponsor.

Grey market Yamahas’ were mentioned; an ad was placed in the 2003 OMTA by Norman; Bob read three questions submitted by Keith Kopp, Long Range Planning Committee. Much discussion was held.

Gary mentioned [Gaylene] Hedrick is seeking assistance in selling Amos’s piano tools. It was decided to have the next meeting at Gary’s where those items will be displayed.

David presented the technical on Installing Bridle Straps & Evaluating A Piano’s Condition. On the surface it would be hard to imagine, but the bridle strap portion was quite involved and took most of the technical meeting time. Which goes to show, don’t underestimate the importance of a seemingly unimportant task. A very helpful technical.

For those who remained, the evaluating part consisted for each of us to have a pad and pen and examine five (5) pianos. Then comparing those notes as to how much work might be needed to make the pianos in workable condition. A very important activity since that is what is required almost every time a house call is made.

All in all, Barbara presented us with an array of tasty delectables for pre-meeting & break times, and David presented us with an array of piano morsels that will easily be convertible in the day-to-day activity of piano service. An excellent time had by all.

There were ten persons and one canine in attendance:
Bob Scheer, Ben Davis, Norman Cantrell, Gary Bruce, Keith McGavern, Don Bonds, Terry Cast, Greg Lynch, David, Barbara, Goliath Bonham.

Respectfully submitted,
Keith McGavern, RPT
Chapter Secretary