GCA’s Card Talk

Issue 81
October, 2024

GCA is in for a busy final quarter of 2024. The Workshop + Retreat is next week in Denver, the Louies are open for entries, and *Noted will open for exhibitor registrations on November 1st! 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

Creativity, Connection, and Compassion: Navigating the Path Ahead

In September, we celebrated Thinking of You Week (TOYW), reminding us how greeting cards continue to touch lives in meaningful ways. Whether it’s a quick note of encouragement or a heartfelt message, cards help express what words sometimes can’t.

Read more from Andy Meehan, GCA President

From Sierra Bretz, Executive Director

Get connected and make your mark!
 
You are reading this on a screen. Chances are it’s on your phone, but you could also be on your laptop or computer. Millions of pixels configuring in just the right way for you to understand these sentences. This morning, you likely relied on a multitude of technologies designed to simplify our lives….

Read more from Sierra Bretz, our GCA Executive Director

Member Spotlight – Leanin’ Tree

Jory Kate Haslett from Leanin’ Tree is this month’s Member Spotlight. Learn more about their company, products, and why they are an active member of GCA.

Read more here

Committee Updates

Read about the Louie Awards, *Noted, Workshop + Retreat, Thinking of You Week, welcome our new members, and more.

Read the full article here.

It’s Time To Fight Back

Imagine strolling through a bustling retail store or casually browsing your favorite online shop, when suddenly—BAM!—you stop in your tracks. Right there, in plain sight for all the world to see, is your unique card design. Except, it’s not. It’s been duplicated and slapped with a bargain price tag, offered to everyone at a fraction of what it’s truly worth.

Read about how GCA’s Public Affairs committee is fighting this issue here.

Four Groups that Hold the Fate of the USPS in Their Hands (and the One That Matters Most)

As we kick off the effort to push regulatory modernization legislation through the process, it is useful to take a step back to look at the key groups that, for good or bad, control the USPS and its approach to its enormous public service responsibility. It may also be helpful to be aware of how the GCA works to engage with each of them.

Read more here.

In the News

News articles, industry updates, member articles, and more.

Read the latest news 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

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