GCA’s Card Talk
Issue 82 December, 2024
Happy Holidays from GCA! After another exciting year of successful programs, we are hard at work planning for 2025. Thank you to all of our volunteers for all you do for GCA, and to all of our members for your support. We hope you have a great holiday season! 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.
Two important notes:
- The GCA Office will be closed Monday, December 23rd – Friday, December 27th
- If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, your expiration date is December 31st! Reply to this email if you need assistance.
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
As we head into 2025, I want to remind you of the incredible benefits that come with GCA membership. The GCA is your community-driven organization, led by dedicated Chairs and Volunteers. We work tirelessly to support and elevate your greeting card business. Just like that perfect card you can’t wait to share, GCA membership is packed with delightful surprises!
From Sierra Bretz, Executive Director
Member Spotlight – UPC Displays
Cole Olson from Universal Presentation Concepts is this month’s Member Spotlight. Learn more about their company, products, and why they are an active member of GCA.
Committee Updates
Read about our Associates, Louie Awards, *Noted, Public Affairs, welcome our new members, and more.
2024 Webinar Recordings Available
This year, we held five webinars across various subjects. The recordings are available and FREE for GCA members. Check them out below:
- Cards in the UK Webinar: Brokerage, Distribution, and Retail
- Exploring Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing
- Copyright and Trademark Basics for Greeting Card Professionals
- The Changing Landscape of Tradeshows Panel Discussion
- 2025 Trend Forecasting with Cat Coquillette
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
