Tell ya' what I'd want to see:

1. Print the 2013 Elite cards for all overseas members first.
2. Start printing the cards for everybody who has requalified as 1K NOW. What are you waiting for?
3. The first week in January, start printing all remaining cards conveying *G status.
4. Then print the Silver cards - but at least TRY to make sure people get them by the end of the month.