WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 8-10, 2019
Michael Kubayanda, newly-appointed PRC Commissioner, and David C. Williams, recently-named USPS Governor
Pictured at right during his recent Senate confirmation hearing, Mr. Kubayanda, as well as Mr. Williams (at left) both previously served at the USPS Office of the Inspector General.
Now serving on separate entities surrounding the Postal Service, they will lay out all possible options for reforming the agency to best serve catalogers’ and other mailers’ needs going forward.
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Angela Paolini Ellard, House Ways & Means
Ms. Ellard (at right) will be part of a panel that will address catalog and other sellers of Chinese-imported goods now being subject to paying 10% (or possibly greater) tariffs. This, coupled with an updated NAFTA and pending new free trade agreements with the EU, UK and Japan, means global supply chains could be disrupted or impacted. She will be joined by other bipartisan trade experts from Congress to explain where things could be headed.
Marshall C. Stranburg, Deputy Executive Director, Multistate Tax Commission and Martin I. Eisenstein, Brann & Isaacson
Mr. Stranburg (at left) will discuss the state tax landscape post-Wayfair, including the wave of new state tax laws and the states’ enforcement of those laws.
Mr. Eisenstein (at right), who has represented a number of catalog retailers regarding state tax obligations, will provide his insights on navigating sales tax collection and other state tax obligations.
They will explain what the states’ plansplansare regarding sales by retailers and sales on marketplaces.
Jacqueline Krage Strako, CCMO & EVP, US Postal Service
Ms. Strako (at left) has sought to advance corporate strategy development to improve the customer experience, align the Postal Service’s goals to effectively meet customers’ needs, and build a more customer-centric organization in an increasingly digital and rapidly evolving marketplace. As one of the highest-ranking postal officials, she also oversees all product marketing, development and management. Ms. Strako will explain mail’s evolving role and how the Postal Service continues to advance the value of mail.
Catalog Day on Capitol Hill
Following the opening afternoon on April 8th of sessions with government and postal officials, and others with skin in the catalog/e-commerce sectors, all attendees will storm Capitol Hill on April 9th to meet with members of Congress. There, you will be given a chance to explain to key legislators the dire needs for postal reform and Federal remote sales tax legislation, as both directly impact your business.
Registration Details
Seating for the National Catalog Forum is limited. Click the icon below to register right now. ACMA members gain an additional discount, so be sure to log on to the ACMA website first.
Discount Hotel Rooms in Short Supply
There remain only a limited number of rooms left at our special $319/night rate at the Washington Court Hotel right near Capitol Hill, but they will sell out soon – possibly even before the March 11th deadline. So reserve yours before it’s too late – details directly below:
- RESERVE ONLINE: Click this link to get your room at our discounted rate.
- RESERVE BY PHONE: Call 202-628-2100, and mention you’re with the American Catalog Mailers Association event to get the $319 rate.
Quick Planner Guide
Monday, April 8th:
- 1:00 to 5:15 pm: Sessions at Washington Court Hotel
- 6:30 to 8:00 pm: Welcome Reception at Washington Court Hotel
Tuesday, April 9th
- 8:00 am: Breakfast/prep session at Washington Court Hotel
- 9:00 am: All attendees head for Capitol Hill
- 9:30 am to 5:00 pm: Full day of meetings with your legislators on Capitol Hill
- 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Annual VIP Reception at the Gold Room, Rayburn Building on Capitol Hill
Wednesday, April 10th
- 7:30 am to 1:00 pm: Sessions at Washington Court Hotel; Forum concludes at 1:00 pm
- 1:00 pm: Post-conference meetings (Board and ACMA Supplier Council only)
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Questions?
If you need any guidance on logistics and transportation or have any other questions regarding the National Catalog Forum, contact Paul Miller (pmiller@catalogmailers.org) or Cathy Siravo (croden@catalogmailers.org) or reach either at 800-509-9514.