Highlights of 2006 Council Meeting 1. The chapter's request for a name change was debated in Council. Delegates spoke for and against the chapter changing its name to the Nassau-Juhn Chapter, PTG. Everyone who had something to say was given an opportunity to address the Council. Most, if not all, who spoke, knew Ernie personally and had the greatest respect for Ernie. The consensus of those who spoke against the proposal was that they felt that it was inappropriate to rename a chapter after an individual. In Ernie's case, since he had been a recipient of PTG's highest honor, the Golden Hammer, and also having been inducted into the PTG Hall of Fame, that there must be a better way to honor Ernie posthumously, than by naming the chapter after him, which would also set a precedent for other chapters to follow. The chapter request for a name change was denied by a majority vote of Council. 2. All monetary figures mentioned in Bylaws, Regulations, and Codes are in US Dollars. 3. New Membership Application procedure: see the Council Minutes in the September Journal Update for specifics. 4. PTG Exam Retakes: The one-year deadline for partial re-takes of the tuning and technical exams may be extended for those who took their original exam(s) at a PTG Annual Convention if the parts failed are taken at the same event the following year. 5. Logo Use by Associate Members: Amendment to the Graphics Standard Manual: As of July 1, 2006 Associate Members may not create new materials that contain the Associate version of the PTG Logo. They may not renew advertising contracts that include the current Associate version of the PTG Logo. After December 31, 2007, all use of existing stock with the aforementioned logo will cease. 6. PTG Marketing Committee/Bob Russell, RPT, has come out with a new coloring book to distribute to clients with small children. The coloring book promotes piano playing and maintenance.

7. New 3-year Journal CD ROM 8. Electronic Communications Committee Report: Web Space on the PTG Server has been made available for all chapters. PTG on-line Store is now open for business: PTG merchandise may be purchased on-line and PTG membership dues may be paid on-line. 9. Council approved an increase in membership dues for 2007 by $10.00 per member. Respectfully submitted: Allan Schumacker, RPT Chapter Delegate