August 3rd has been set as the date that a Study
Group looking into the possibility of a merger between GAMA and ARI will make
its recommendation to each trade association's general membership.
Next, a series of focus groups (in Fort Worth, Chicago, Baltimore, Atlanta and
Phoenix) will be held where members of both organizations will hear the
benefits of a merger and be able to express any concerns. Should the Study
Group recommend a merger, member companies of each organization would then have
to vote.