[pgus-board] Flyer text, v.1

Hey, y'all; here's my first pass at putting together the PgUS flyer:

[Is this a single sheet? Trifold?]
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The United States PostgreSQL Association welcomes you!

***GOALS***
The US PostgreSQL Association (PgUS) is a non profit corporation with
the following primary goals:

(a) Educate, promote and support the creation, development and use of
the PostgreSQL Open Source Database software, a software system which
is available to the general public without charge;

(b) Provide information and education regarding the use of PostgreSQL; and

(c) Organize, hold and conduct meetings, discussion, and forums on the
contemporary issues concerning the use of PostgreSQL.

What do these mean for you?

>>>.COM
* Create sponsorship programs that utilize the power and influence of
the for-profit market to continue the promotion of PostgreSQL by
educating professional users and corporations on the benefits of using
the database. Further the education of PostgreSQL through the use of development
grants.

>>>.EDU
* Promote the use of PostgreSQL in academic curriculum, educational
support applications, and in papers and presentations. From the server
to the classroom, expand the presence of PostgreSQL.

>>>.YOU
* Support and offer PostgreSQL Conferences, Workshops and other
educational events centered around PostgreSQL, such as the PostgreSQL Community
conferences (EAST and WEST). Support User Groups in their quest to
bring community together as a
way to advance their own knowledge of PostgreSQL.

***MEMBERSHIP***
There are many benefits to PgUS membership:

1. A postgresql.us email forward (username@postgresql.us)
2. Aggregation of member blog
3. Eligibility for grants
4. Eligibility to serve or lead committee
5. Ability to vote in elections
6. Ability to bring motions
7. Professional listing in member directory
8. A postgresql.us Jabber(R) account

Membership dues shall be the following:

$75 -- Professional
$20 -- Student

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To learn more about us and our mission, please visit us on the web at:

postgresql.us

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This is 286 words (according to, umm, Word). The parts in ****CAPS
**** and/or in >>>CAPS would require special formatting (larger font,
drop letter, etc.); Selena, would this fit in your template?

Please send suggestions/corrections/updates ASAP; I'd like to get
this to the printer. ;)

---Michael Brewer
mbrewer@gmail.com

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