USA Gift Basket Groups

Basket Buddies of Northern California
Sacramento Area, CA

The group was formed in 1998. We have a Basket Buddy logo and hopefully this year will design our pin.

Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM.
Place: This year we are going to start rotating meeting places so that we can see everyone's workshop.
Membership: Open to beginners to veterans.Membership Fee: $5.00 per meeting. A light lunch or snacks are served.
Contact: Connie Johnson.

North Carolina Association of Professional Gift Designers

Meetings: Internet Chats twice a month, General Membership meetings in Feb and Aug of each year
Time: Internet Chats: 8-9pm on second Tuesday and fourth Wed of each month
Place: Rotating
Membership - Must have one year experience in the industry
Membership Fee: $60/year, payable quarterly or annually
Contact: Gail Abbuhl 919.736.1122 ncapgd@yahoo.com
Group formed in 2002
Board Members - are chosen every two years. Meeting minutes are taken at each meeting.

Mission: The mission of the NCAPGD is to unite those North Carolina individuals and businesses within the professional gift industry that are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in gift selection, design and delivery. We are committed to sound and honorable business practices, the promotion of professional advancement and integrity within the gift industry, continuing education and training, and networking with fellow professionals. We also pledge to actively promote North Carolina products and support the wholesale vendors who sell them whenever possible.

Northwest Gift Basket Professionals
PO Box 22530
Portland, OR 97269
www.nwgiftbasketpros.com

Meetings: Once per month. Please check our website for location and time. You are welcome to attend your first meeting as our guest. Membership: We welcome owners & designers in Oregon andSW Washington who have been in business for at least one year.

Fees: $25 per term, March-May, June-August, September-November. No meeting in December.

Contact: Janelle Meredith 503-654-0446

Canadian Groups

Gift Service Association of Canada
Join this group of designers and related professionals who create baskets with a northern flair.

~Gift Associations~

National Specialty Gift Association (NSGA)
P.O. Box 6383
Brandon, FL 33508
Voice: (813) 671-4757 Dues: $150/year
NSGA is open to all professions in the gift basket industry. NSGA's intent is to combine our efforts, focus on growth and strive for success and recognition. See our Web site for list of benefits.

~Gift Basket Discussion Boards~

GB Exchange
Share info and camaraderie with gift basket professionals located worldwide.
Moderated by Adriana Copaceanu.

Attention: Gift Basket Groups