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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.
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us! For information on becoming a member, please see the Membership
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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.
| President | Jennifer Diaz | Send e-mail |
| Vice President | Phyllis Louke | Send e-mail |
| Secretary | Denise Wilson | Send e-mail |
| Treasurer | Phyllis Louke | Send e-mail |
| Bass & Alto Flutes | Phyllis Louke | Send e-mail |
| Commercial Membership | Audrey Harrison | Send e-mail |
| Fundraising/Development | ||
| Hospitality | Sandy Duffy Norman | Send e-mail |
| Librarian | Audrey Harrison | Send e-mail |
| Membership/Archivist | Rebecca Olson | Send e-mail |
| Newsletter | Mickey Beutick | Send e-mail |
| GPFS News | Mickey Beutick | Send e-mail |
| Photographer | Chris Leck | Send e-mail |
| Publicity | Donna Schmidt | Send e-mail |
| Student Ensembles | ||
| Study Grants | Sandy Duffy Norman | Send e-mail |
Webmaster (backup) |
Sam Louke |
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| Advisor | Marc Grafe | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Celine Thackston | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Suzanne Parker | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Marcy Lohman | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Lisa Steinkamp | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Sam Talluto | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Nancie Thompson | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Sydney Carlson | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Krista Aasland | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Jerry Pritchard | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Dawn Weiss | Send e-mail |
| Member at Large | Sarah Tiedemann | Send e-mail |
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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. Events pertaining to sales of products or services, roadshows, special showings, etc. should be made by purchasing newsletter advertising, newsletter insert, or mailing labels for a one time mailing to GPFS Members. Current rates can be found below.
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 & e-mailed GPFS News
- Event announcements via e-mailed GPFS News are made twice monthly (approximately on the 1st and 15th of the month). Please allow at least 2 weeks for the publication of your announcement.
- Announcements of a commercial nature (i.e. promoting the sales of products or services) by either commercial or regular members will not be made via e-mailed GPFS News. Announcements pertaining to sales of products or services, roadshows, special showings, etc. should be made by purchasing newsletter advertising, newsletter insert, or mailing labels for a one time mailing to GPFS Members. Current rates can be found below.
- Concert and workshop announcements may be printed once on a space available basis. Articles may be edited for length and content at the discretion of the Newsletter Editor.
- 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).
- Advertising space in the newsletter may also be purchased at current rates to publicize events, concerts or flute-related products.
- Concert series with multiple performances of the same program within approximately thirty (30) days are not considered recurring events.
Link to Bylaws
GPFS Advertising Rates
Go to the Commercial Membership Information and Benefits page for rates.
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