The Board of Directors has selected a proposal from Ithaca College to host the 2009 GFA International Convention and Competition in Ithaca, New York, from June 16-21, 2009. Pablo Cohen will serve as Convention Host. The site features a wonderful large ballroom (similar to the 2007 convention) to host the Vendor Fair, a large concert hall, and other facilities to accommodate the needs of our convention easily. In addition to hotel housing in the town of Ithaca, we are also pleased that the college is able to offer low cost on-campus housing in the dormitories. Full details for convention schedule and events will be available by fall 2008.