GCA’s Card Talk
Issue 77 February, 2024
GCA is off to a busy start this year – the Louie Awards had a record number of submissions, ticket sales are officially open for the Award Celebration, and *Noted+Gifted planning is in full swing. Read more about these 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
Winter Show Wrap-Up: A Lead in to *Noted+Gifted
The winter gift markets have come to a close, leaving behind a trail of inspiration, innovation, and excitement for the greeting card industry.
Member Spotlight – Leader Paper Products
Sue Charlier and Leader Paper Products is this months’ Member Spotlight. Learn more about their company, products, and why they are active members of GCA.
Committee Updates
Our committees are busy planning for what is going to be a jam-packed Q2. Read about the 35th Annual Louie Awards, *Noted and Gifted, Thinking of You Week, Workshop + Retreat, welcome our new members, and more.
Upcoming Events
We have a lot happening at GCA, so we want to make sure you have all the GCA events on your calendar. Make sure to check them out and RSVP here!
- February 27th: Louie Award Finalist Announcements. RSVP Here.
- March 15th: Exploring Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing Webinar. RSVP Here.
- April 16th: Louie Award Celebration. Buy your ticket here.
- April 17th and 18th: *Noted + Gifted. Check it out here.
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
