Piano Technicians Guild
Oklahoma Chapter Minutes

October 16, 2003

The meeting opened at 8:54AM and was held at Keith & Carol McGavern’s home.

David Bonham gave the invocation.
Minutes were read and accepted.
No Treasurer’s report given

Newsletter report: For October 19 persons were sent the newsletter via email, 20 were
sent via US Postal mail. Three of the emails came back undeliverable. Please consider sending any tech tips or information you feel might be useful.

Bob Scheer sent in application for Member of Note for Bob Qualls

TSA Seminar* report: No Yamaha program. John Patton from Steinway will be there.

Christmas Party date set: December 5th, 7PM, Bonhams’ place, 10717 Eastlake Circle, OKC, 721-0566.

So many things were shared & discussed. Two come to mind: Barbara injured her right hand in a piano move. A speedy recovery is hoped for her. Bob shared a time when he played solo harmonica for a funeral, That was certainly a most unique experience. Fellowship was had by all present.

For the technical:
Keith McGavern presented Caster Repair / Replacement. Items covered were 1) things to take into consideration when replacing casters, 2) determining candidates for such work, 3) tools needed, 4) suggested inventory, 5) potential complications, 6) special tips, 7) and more stuff.

On hand were ways to implement caster work, a display of numerous casters, sockets and other related things, plus a few specialty items. Also, a handout was given with pictures attached.

All in all, everyone left with something new in their arsenal to address the often unseen area where the casters reside.

Next technical: David & Barbara Bonham will present the next technical at Albert Evans Store in OKC in November. It will be a very useful presentation. For more details read the next newsletter publication.

There were 8 persons in attendance:
Bob Scheer, Nathan Sobel, Keith McGavern, Greg Lynch, David, & Barbara Bonham, Ben Davis, Don Bonds.

Respectfully submitted,
Keith McGavern, RPT
Chapter Secretary