Klarinet Archive - Posting 000149.txt from 2003/08

From: Mark Charette <charette@-----.org>
Subj: [kl] Forwarded for Alan Stanek
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 12:15:24 -0400

Dear Klarinet List Member

The International Clarinet Association (ICA) has several members from
countries where money for clarinet related equipment is a real problem. Some
members are unable to pay their annual dues. ICA members and others in the
Adopt-A-Member Program help by sending contributions to Membership
Coordinator, Rose Sperrazza. However, things like reeds, pads, cork,
springs, ligatures, mouthpieces, and even inexpensive used clarinets and
cases for young students are badly needed.

The political situation in many of these countries is such that requests
like this, if made personally and if found out by government officials, have
the potential of putting these people in trouble. However, any donated items
sent as "gifts", rather than saleable merchandise, avoid customs problems.

If you can donate any of these items, they can be sent to me at the
following address and I would then repackage them and send to our clarinet
friends abroad. Please DO NOT send me any money. Send items or inquiries to:

Alan Stanek
1352 E. Lewis Street
Pocatello, ID 83201-4865
USA

If you have any questions, etc., I would welcome a phone call:
(208) 232-1338 or an e-mail to: stanalan@-----.edu

For any who would like to become an Adopt-A-Member partner, send an e-mail
to Rose Sperrazza at <membership@-----. ICA yearly dues are US$45
for regular members and US$25 for students.

Thanks in advance for your help!

CHEERS!

Alan Stanek, Past President (1996-1998)
International Clarinet Association
Emeritus Professor of Music
Idaho State University

PS: I've asked some of these people to let me write an article or something
in "The Clarinet" but they have requested me not to do this. They are
concerned about the potential personal political fallout that could damage
or curtail their professional performance and/or teaching careers!

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