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The Greeting Card AssociationMeetings

Winter

The GCA meets regularly three times a year. The first meeting of the year is an open Board of Directors’ planning session, held in the winter and open to all GCA members. At this meeting, the focus is directed toward upcoming plans for the year as well as legislative interests and postal concerns impacting the greeting card industry.

2007 Winter Meeting: Feb. 26-27 in Washington, DC

NOTE:  GCA will also host a reception during the 2007 Atlanta International Gift & Home Market on Friday, January 12th on The View Level of The Sun Dial at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel.


Spring

Each May, GCA holds its second open Board of Directors’ meeting and other committee meetings in New York to take advantage of attendance at the National Stationery Show.

Also in New York at this time, GCA holds its annual International Greeting Card Awards program featuring a gala celebration and the "LOUIE" awards, which honor creative excellence in the greeting card industry.

2007 Spring Meeting: May 19-21 in New York, NY


Fall

GCA hosts its annual convention each fall, in either September or October. The four-day event includes informative sessions on topics of interest to those involved in all facets of the greeting card and stationery industry, as well as its Annual Business and Board meeting, committee meetings, and board elections.

2007 Fall Meeting: Oct. 10-13 in Naples, FL at the Naples Grande Resort & Club

GCA 66
66th Annual Convention
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