Convention Director
Madeline Neumann
26951 Ruether Ave., Suite H
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
661-299-6680
fax: 661-299-6681 conventionservices@nfaonline.org
Program Chair
Cynthia Ellis
California State University,
Fullerton Department of Music,
PO Box 6850 Fullerton, CA 92834-6850 2010anaheim@gmail.com
N'Awlins Trade Show Management
Jim Magee
Phone 985-626-3046
Fax 985-727-3940 jnawlins@bellsouth.net
Convention Program Book Advertising Steve DiLauro
LaRich & Associates, Inc.
15300 Pearl Road, Suite 112
Strongsville, OH 44136-5036
Phone: 440-238-5577
Fax: 440-572-2976 sdilauro@larichadv.com
Do I need to be a member of the NFA to attend the annual convention?
Yes, you must be a current member as of August 1st of the convention year.
Is there an additional fee for registering on site at the convention?
Yes, there is a registration fee surcharge if you register on-site. Be sure to take advantage of our special pre-registration rates by registering online, or by sending in your registration form by July 1st each year.
What month does the convention take place?
The convention is always in August, usually the second or third week.
Do you offer financial assistance or scholarships for the convention?
The Myrna Brown Scholarship awards one scholarship every other year, beginning in 2008, by
providing partial financial assistance to a flutist from an economically challenged country to attend the NFA Convention. In addition,
membership dues in the NFA and convention fees are waived for one year. Please visit the Myrna Brown Scholarship page for further details.
Where can I download the convention program book for past conventions?
The previous convention program books can be downloaded from the Convention Chronicles section of the web site. Simply visit Convention Chronicles and select the "Chronicles Summary and Downloads" page for the particular convention year you are interested in.
Can I volunteer at the convention?
Yes, convention volunteers are both needed and appreciated. You will also receive a $10 cash rebate for every three events worked. You can work as many or as few events as you wish. Simply check the volunteer interest box during the registration process and you will be contacted by the volunteer coordinators. If you have any questions, contact the volunteer coordinators at NFAVolunteer2010@gmail.com
Future Conventions
Charlotte, North Carolina
August 11-14, 2011(Charlotte Convention Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada
August 9-12, 2012(Caesar’s Palace)
New Orleans, Louisiana
August 8-11, 2013(Marriott Hotel at French Quarter)