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the Greater Portland Flute Society |
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GPFS
Mission
Our mission
is to provide times and places for flutists to meet, exchange ideas,
gain performance experience, play in ensembles, and generally promote
and enhance flute playing in the greater Portland area. GPFS is dedicated
to the furthering of music education, including the increase of accessibility
of knowledge through scholarship and study grant programs, instrument
loan programs, and volunteer support in our schools.
Read more about our history and background.
Please join
us! For information on becoming a member, please see the Membership
Information page.
GPFS
Board of Directors
The Greater
Portland Flute Society, founded in 1979, is a non-profit organization
operated by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Board of Directors' Job Descriptions.
Flute Fair Job Descriptions.
GPFS Policies
Policies for GPFS Calendar Submissions
The purpose of the GPFS Newsletter and Website is to be the source
of information about flute related topics and events. Local flute
events, as well as special events of interest in out-of-town areas
may be listed on the GPFS Events Calendar of both the Newsletter and
Website on a space available basis.
Submissions for GPFS Calendar listings should consist of the name
of the artist (or event), location, date, time, ticket price information,
and contact person for further information.
Policies for Event or Other Announcements in Newsletter & Electronic
GPFS News
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Concert and workshop announcements are printed on
a space available basis. Articles may be edited for length and content
at the discretion of the Newsletter Editor.
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Recurring events may be announced once or twice
per program year.
- Announcements in excess of the above limits should
be made via one page insert in the newsletter or by purchasing a set of mailing labels for a one time mailing at purchaser’s expense (see advertising rates below).
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Advertising space in the newsletter may also be
purchased at current rates to publicize events, concerts or flute-related
products.
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Concert series with multiple performances of the
same program within approximately thirty (30) days are not considered
recurring events.
GPFS Advertising Rates
Newsletter Inserts:
Available to GPFS Members only
Size: 8 1/2 x 11"
Cost: $20 plus current production costs
On a space available basis
Content is subject to approval by GPFS Newsletter Editor and/or GPFS Board of Directors.
Please contact newsletter@gpfs.org regarding information on preferred format and upcoming newsletter deadlines.
Newsletter Advertising:
Available to GPFS Members only
Prices below are per issue:
Full Page (7 3/8 x 9 3/4): $90
1/2 Page ( 3 1/2 x 9 3/4 or 7 3/8 x 4 3/4): $65
1/4 Page ( 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 ): $50
1/8 Page (3 1/2 x 2 1/8): $35
Business Card (2 1/4 x 1 7/8) $25
For more information, contact newsletter@gpfs.org
Program Advertising:
Available to GPFS Commercial Members only
Business card sized ad in all GPFS programs for the program year and a
link to the Commercial Member's web site given prominance on the GPFS web page: $100
Flute Fair Program Advertising:
Available to GPFS Members only
Full Page (4 1/2 x 7 1/2): $90
1/2 Page (4 1/2 x 3 3/4): $ 65
1/4 Page (2 1/4 x 3 3/4): $50
Business Card (2 1/4 x 1 7/8): $35
For more information, contact commercial_membership@gpfs.org
Mailing Labels:
One set of mailing labels of the GPFS membership mailing
list for a one time mailing at purchaser’s expense: $20
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