Last month, we asked for volunteer help to support our students and our mission. So far, we have had a great response! Fifteen people are now on our volunteer list to help with office work, library projects and driving assignments. This month, we call special attention to Helen Sutfin, who is volunteering her time and talent to help our instructors complete some required professional development work. Thanks Helen! November was a month to express our gratitude. We are so thankful to our community for their generous support of our program. We express our appreciation by giving back when we can. This month we were able donate piano tunings to the Rotary Festival of Trees and to Innovative Services. We also partnered with the Friends of the Carpenter, who could use the wood from disassembled pianos in their program. Thanks to our board member, Duane Lansverk for suggesting the connection. The idea has helped both programs. As part of our outreach efforts, we are inviting the public, in general, and school age children, in particular to tour our school to see our mission in action. It is inspiring to see people working hard to overcome a challenge. Learning to tune and repair pianos requires both musical and mechanical aptitude, patience and most of all – a positive attitude! Our students excel in the personal qualities as they prepare for self-sufficiency as piano technicians. Please accept our invitation to visit our school on any Tuesday at 2PM to see our mission in action. We hope to see you soon!
