We're looking forward to welcoming you all to Ithaca next week! This newsletter contains important information that will assist you in your arrival on campus.

Important note: online registration will close at 12 noon PST on Friday, June 12. After that point, all registrations must be made in person on site in Ithaca beginning Tuesday, June 16, the first day of the convention.

1. Convention 2009 Deadlines
2. 2009 GFA Hall of Fame Inducties
3. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site

Convention 2009 Deadlines
Many deadlines are rapidly approaching for Convention 2009. Registration for the International Concert Artist Competition and the International Youth Competition closes on May 1. No late applications will be accepted. The deadline for on-campus housing reservations is May 15. Limited late reservations may be accepted on a space-available basis, but we strongly recommend that you make your reservations before the deadline.

1. Andrew York in Celebrity Corner
2. Convention 2009
3. Winners of the 2009 Membership Challenge
4. Luthier Ben Tortorici Donates to the GFA Instrument Award Program
5. Resources for Guitar Societies and Concert Presenters
6. New Process for Visitors from Visa Waiver Countries
7. New By-laws and Board of Trustees
8. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site 

1. Website Difficulties
2. Concert Proposals for 2010 Convention: Deadline Extended
3. GFA Archives New Content Available Online!
4. Masterclass Auditions for 2009 Convention
5. Membership Challenge Nearing Close
6. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site

1. Convention Web Pages Up and Running
2. Youth Showcase Application Deadline
3. Marcin Dylla CD Now Available
4. New Address for GFA Home Office
5. New Mission Statement
6. New By-laws for Member Approval
7. Win Free Registration to the 2009 Convention!
8. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site

1. 2008 GFA Competition Winners
2. GSI Offers New Member Benefit
3. Convention 2009 Required Piece Announced
4. GFA Hall of Fame Online
5. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site

1. GFA President Brian Head in Celebrity Corner
2. Convention 2008 Registration Deadlines and Reminders
3. Lecture Proposals for Convention 2009 Now Being Accepted
4. Education Lectures for Convention 2009
5. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site

1. Celebrity Corner
2. New Board Members; Board Merge
3. Convention 2008 Registration Deadlines and Reminders
4. Lecture Proposals for Convention 2009 Now Being Accepted
5. Education Lectures for Convention 2009
6. GFA Mourns the Loss of Two Legends
7. Order an Advance Copy of the Marcin Dylla Naxos CD and Support the GFA
8. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site

1. Roland Dyens in Celebrity Corner, May 18-24
2. GFA Mourns the Loss of Two Legends
3. Convention 2008 Registration Deadlines and Reminders
4. Lecture Proposals for Convention 2009 Now Being Accepted
5. Order an Advance Copy of the Marcin Dylla Naxos CD and Support the GFA
6. Recent Submissions to the GFA web site

1. David Russell in Celebrity Corner, April 6-12
2. Concert Proposals for 2009 Convention: Deadline May 1
3. Membership Drive and Just Pluck It T-Shirts
4. Roland Dyens in Celebrity Corner May 18-24
5. Recent Submissions to the GFA Website

1. David Russell in Celebrity Corner, April 6-12
2. GFA Membership Drive Ends March 31st
3. Convention 2008 Information/Masterclasses/Luthier Shcwcase
4. Recent Submissions to the GFA Website

1. Convention 2009 in Ithaca, New York
2. Announcing the 2008 GFA Luthier Showcase
3. Youth Showcase 2008: Applications Due February 15
4. Do You Have Your Free GFA T-Shirt Yet?
5. Recent Submissions to the GFA Website

Convention 2009 in Ithaca, New York
The Board of Directors has selected a proposal from Ithaca College to host the 2009 GFA International Convention and Competition in New York, from June 23-28, 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 Ithaca 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.

1. Convention 2008 Web Pages Up
2. Youth Showcase 2008: Applications Due February 15
3. Job Opening: New GFA Webmaster Sought
4. Membership Challenge 2008 for Guitar Societies and School Programs
5. Gift of Membership; Last Chance to Donate in 2007
6. Recent Submissions to the GFA Website
   

1. Convention 2007 in Los Angeles: Competition Results
2. GFA Membership Drive
3. Convention 2008 Artists Announced
4. Consider a Tax-Deductible Donation to the GFA in 2007

1. Arrival/Registration Information for Convention
2. Masterclass Lessons Available at Convention
3. Artist Schedule Change for Convention
4. Recent Submissions to the GFA Website