GCA’s Card Talk
Issue 88 December 2025
Submissions for the 37th Annual Louie Awards are still open for a few more weeks, and we’re just 6 weeks away from *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo! Plus, we’ve announced the 2026 Greeting Card Conference & 37th Louie Award Ceremony will be held jointly in Louisville, Kentucky! Read more about 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 Executive Director, Carlos LLansó
The Getting Is in the Giving – Versions of this truism can be found in many places– including Sacred Texts, JFK’s 1961 inauguration speech, and fundraising marketing campaigns.
From the President, Mary Beth Sibert
Member Spotlight – Ampersand M Studio
Marina Kishkovich from Ampersand M Studio is this month’s Member Spotlight. Learn more about her company, products, and why she is an active member of GCA.
Committee Updates
Read the latest updates from some our committees: Conference, Louie Awards, *Noted, Public Affairs, and welcome our newest members!
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.