About GPFS

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.

GPFS Board of Directors

The Greater Portland Flute Society, founded in 1979, is a non-profit organization operated by a volunteer Board of Directors.

President	Phyllis Louke	Send e-mail
Vice President	open
Secretary	Rebecca Olson	Send e-mail
Treasurer	Lisa Ochoco	Send e-mail
Bass & Alto Flutes	Phyllis Louke	Send e-mail
Commercial Membership	Michelle Bielicki	Send e-mail
Fund Raiser	open
Hospitality	Sandy Duffy Norman	Send e-mail
Librarian	Christina Savin	Send e-mail
Membership/Archivist	David Dahl	Send e-mail
Newsletter	Christina Savin	Send e-mail
Photographer	Chris Leck	Send e-mail
Publicity	Donna Schmidt	Send e-mail
Student Ensembles	open
Study Grants	Suzanne Parker	Send e-mail
Webmaster (backup)	Sam Louke Chris Leck	Send e-mail Send e-mail
Advisor	Marc Grafe	Send e-mail
Member at Large	Lisa Steinkamp	Send e-mail
Member at Large	Judy Castle	Send e-mail
Member at Large	Kristine Parker	Send e-mail
Member at Large	Marcy Lohman	Send e-mail
Member at Large	Sam Talluto	Send e-mail
Member at Large	Sara Lasky	Send e-mail
U of O Liaison	open

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

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.
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

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