GCA’s Card Talk
Issue 80 August, 2024
GCA is getting ready for a busy Fall season! Thinking of You Week and Workshop + Retreat are coming up, and the Louies will open for entries next month! Read more about other upcoming events, catch up on the latest member news, find out some industry updates & more in this edition of Card Talk.
About Card Talk
Card Talk is GCA’s member newsletter, published six times per year, providing members and others with information on the latest trends and issues that impact the industry and their businesses, as well as meaningful opportunities for information exchange and business development. Content for Card Talk comes from GCA leaders, volunteers, members, and staff. Questions? Want to contribute? Email us!
From the President
At the end of July, I had the opportunity to visit the Civica offices in Denver, CO, and review the GCA archives along with Kori and Endsley, our tireless GCA staff. I was filled with a profound sense of pride and inspiration.
From Nora Weiser, our Previous Executive Director
Reflecting on the Past Four Years as Executive Director of the Greeting Card Association
I am filled with immense pride and joy reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve had together at GCA over the past four years. When I took on the role of Executive Director in 2020, I was excited about the potential for growth and innovation within this vibrant community. Today, I am thrilled to highlight some of our significant achievements and look forward to what awaits GCA members and the industry in the years to come.
Read more from Nora Weiser, our previous GCA Executive Director
Member Spotlight – Indigo Ink Digital Printing
Liz and Matt Richardson with Indigo Ink are this month’s Member Spotlight. Learn more about their company, products, and why they are an active member of GCA.
Committee Updates
Read about Thinking of You Week, Workshop + Retreat, an update from our Public Affairs committee, welcome our new members, and more.
Respecting Tradition: Understanding the Significance of Dia de Muertos’s Sugar Skulls
Read this OpEd by GCA member, Jamie Boullt, Owner/Artist of Jungle Red Studio.
GCA Birthday Club
The GCA Birthday Club was born to allow our community to celebrate each other in snail mail every trip around the sun. After all, most of us have already carefully crafted product to celebrate birthdays, why don’t we showcase these more within our community? As such, the GCA Birthday Club will also offer members a valuable opportunity to use, understand, and better experience our medium of choice. So let’s sharpen our card-sending game as we celebrate every member’s special day!
Check out our directory below of GCA Members, their birthdays, and their mailing addresses. Want your birthday listed? Fill out this form here.
View the Birthday Directory
