The Flute Network is a non-profit corporation serving flutists, flute teachers, and the people who love them (P.W.L.F.P.'s). We began as a print publication in 1983, and we continue today to circulate free of charge to over 6,300 different flutists and flute teachers nationwide. Our purpose is to provide a "bulletin board service" and to generally facilitate communications among those interested in the flute - and expanding to the Internet seems the next logical step in that mission! Please notice our Publishers Policy on Honesty... this is a hallmark of our service and we intend to continue it even in this medium.
What is the Web site all about? Here's our plan: 10 times a year the Classified Listings and Greetings for each issue will be posted here, on or near the date of each issues publication. Also, we hope you will make use of our Registry of Stolen Instruments -- this listing is updated as necessary! (Happily, we can report that several instruments have been located and returned to their proper owners, so we know it has helped!) Advice on buying and selling instruments between private persons is listed here, as is a Directory of other Internet sites that The Flute Network is proud to suggest for your consideration. Though we are not yet equipped to accept ads via the Internet (at least not so far!), a Form and Directions for placing ads is a part of our site.
To place an ad in The Flute Network we will need to receive your written copy and your check via regular mail: P.O. Box 9472, San Bernardino, CA 92427. Be sure to include all the required information about your instrument as you complete your ad (see Directions and Form for Placing Ads). Generally the deadline for ads of any kind is noon on the 5th of the month for publication going out the 15th of that month (with one exception - the July/August issue; more on that later). Two issues are combined issues: the May and June issues are combined, with deadline of noon on May 5th for mailing May 15th; and the July and August are combined into our Pre-National Flute Association Convention issue, which goes to press on July 15th, to be in the mail by July 25th!
PLEASE BE AWARE -- THIS WEB SITE IS DESIGNED TO AUGMENT AND NOT REPLACE OUR REGULAR MAILINGS! Some of the wonderful things we regularly share just don't translate well to Internet transmission, such as our "Flute Network Freebies". So, if you'd like to be added to our bulk mail list to receive your copy by mail, you can post your request via our Email, by phone, or even by mailing us a postcard indicating your wish -- do be sure to give us a compete address and full zip code! For those who wish to receive their copies a bit faster, First Class Subscriptions are available for a fee of $20.00 a year, which will allow us to send you your copy via first class mail (in the U.S.A.; $29.50 [U.S. funds] for Canada and airmail overseas). Because of postal regulations, the Flute Network is available in Canada and overseas only by first class subscription. Single issues will be sent upon receipt of a postage-paid, self-addressed business-size envelope.
Do feel free to give us a call if we can help with any questions. If this is the first you've seen of this publication we welcome you to The Flute Network and look forward to receiving your ad or notice!
The Flute Network represents a great deal of effort, time and expense which we gladly expend for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient means of communication for flutists across the nation and overseas. We guarantee that all ads meeting our ad policies will be published. There is no "skimming" bargains off the top, or letting anyone preview the ads of the next issue. In return, we would expect you to conduct your transactions fairly, honestly, and in an "above board" and courteous manner.
There are a few people who appear unable to go through life without having a hassle over every deal they encounter. If you are this type of person, we prefer not to handle your ad. The Flute Network strives to represent subscribers with a reputation of being honest and helpful. We will not knowingly publish a classified or commercial ad of which we have information that the individual or firm is not reputable and fair. If you answer an ad within The Flute Network and encounter dishonest treatment, please let us know. If there are several legitimate complaints, we will refuse further advertising and if a subscriber, cancel their subscription.
