GCA’s Card Talk
Issue 89 February 2026
We started off the month of February at *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo in New York City. Judging is complete for the 37th Annual Louie Awards and finalists will be announced on February 27. Planning is underway for the 2026 Greeting Card Conference & 37th Louie Award Ceremony, which will be held jointly in Louisville, Kentucky, August 17-19! 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
I went to camp earlier this month. I spent a few months figuring out what I was going to bring, what I could fit in my suitcases, what would look good in my cabin and, no shame, what I was going to wear.
From the President, Mary Beth Sibert
Member Spotlight – 2026 *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo Exhibitors
The 63 incredible exhibitors of the 2026 *Noted: The Greeting Card Expo are this month’s Member Spotlights!
Committee Updates
Read the latest updates from some our committees: Conference, Louie Awards, Public Affairs, Thinking of You Week, 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.