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| Gomberg Kite Productions, International, is a kite manufacturer, retailer, and event management partnership formed in 1984. Principals David and Susan Gomberg are accomplished fliers and international travelers who are known for their big show kites. |
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"GKPI" has participated in festivals in more than 40 countries, performed for Walt Disney, for the London Millennium Celebration, for major motion pictures, and for the Super Bowl. |
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In the past 15 years, David has raised over $500,000 for schools, museums, and educational non-profits as a charity auctioneer. In 2005, GKPI acquired the world's largest kite, a 10,000 square foot showpiece which is now available for exhibitions, fundraising, and shows in North America. |
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Gomberg Kites produces larger inflatable kites and custom flying art for retail customers and select wholesale accounts. GKPI also produce a quality series of introductory kites and accessories under the G-Kites brand. |
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David served an unprecedented ten terms as President of the American Kitefliers Association (AKA), the largest association of kite enthusiasts in the world. He also serves Chairman of the World Sport Kite Championships Organizing Committee, was Vice Chair of the International Kite Federation and was elected three times as President of the Kite Trade Association International. |
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David has received the highest awards that can be given by the international kiteflying community: the Edeiken Award from the AKA and the Checkley Award from the Kite Trade Association. In 2005, he was inducted into the Kiting Hall of Fame by the World Kite Museum. Susan was recognized with the Ingraham Award for Lifetime Service to the American Kitefliers Association. |
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We are an award-winning family business, named Business of the Year in Lincoln City and one of the top three family Businesses in the State of Oregon. |
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In 2012, David was elected to represent the 10th District in Oregon's Legislature. The District ranges from Tillamook to Yachats and inland to Sheridan covering 100 miles of beach. Representative Gomberg has been active on small business and education issues. He has been recognized as a champion for Community Colleges and also on animal issues. So far, there have been no bills on specific kite questions... |
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David and Susan live with their friends Trumper, Juno, Tabby, Skipper and Gem, and Valerie, near Lincoln City, Oregon.
Their home in the woods is almost exactly on the 45th parallel, half-way between the Equator and North Pole and within sight of the Pacific Ocean. They fly for fun on the wide, sandy beaches at the foot of the Cascade Mountains. Trumper and Juno mostly watch. |
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