South Bay Chapter
October Meeting: (2nd Tuesday)
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - Board
7:30 pm - Chapter
Location: Kawai America
2055 E.
University, Rancho Dominguez CA 90220
At the September meeting, Blaine Hebert presented a program surveying the various types of pests found in pianos and what to do about them. Many valuable tips were shared, including the use of steel wool to block openings at the bottom of pianos, as rodents won't chew through this material. Additionally, rodent spray foam or pepper spray-coated materials can be used to deter them from entering pianos. Blaine also shared his long-time experiments demonstrating the effectiveness and safety to pianos of cutting up Hot Shot No-Pest strips into small pieces for keeping pests out of pianos.
He delved into the microscopic level to explain that many of the diseases carried by pests are as fragile as soap bubbles. Nearly any cleaning agent can be used to eliminate the lethal hantavirus, which is spread by rodents. The presentation also addressed anthrax, moths, carpet beetles, termites, and other assorted pests. The overall solution for most situations is simply to clean and sanitize, and when in doubt, seek advice from an expert like Blaine.
For our October meeting Brian Janey is coming up from the San Diego area to present "Appraisal and the Piano Technician." This presentation includes some levity and game show fun!
Ever heard the question from a client "How much do you think it's worth?" If you have, you should come to this class! It will not be the dry rehearing of regulations and sketchy legal circumstance, but a fresh, and entertaining look at how one can help clients navigate the world of appraisal from a fellow technician who is affiliated with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES
- A brief overview of some terminology used in
professional appraisal practice and the ethical standards.
- To know when to
refer a client to an appraiser with appropriate affiliations and training when a
report needs to be compliant with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) for the Internal Revenue Service, accounting, legal professions
and insurance industry.
- To understand when a piano technician's reputation
can be damaged when attempting to assist clients in valuing their pianos.