Call Us GARMA!

Mission Statement


The Gettyburg Area Retail Merchants' Association mission is to help create, promote, advertise, and represent the better business interest of the membership of the organization.
About Us

  • We are a consortium of local businesses that believe that healthy businesses create a healthy borough
  • We have been in existence for more than 50 years
  • We are a non profit corporation of the state of Pennsylvania
  • Our Members are small retail stores, restaurants, financial institutions, local media, utilities, attractions, service providers, and accommodations.
  • The organization is governed by a board of 9 directors
  • Board Meetings are on the second Thursday of every month at 8:10am and are open to the membership
Communication

  • GARMA is represented at: Borough Council Meetings, Borough parking and saftey meetings, and Main Street of Gettysburg.
  • Garma hotline informs of shoplifters or emergencies.
  • Monthly Board Meeting mintues sent.

Advertising
  • Advertise Santa Shanty hours
  • Advertising for special events and promotions
  • Group advertising opportunities available (handled individually)
  • Twitter, Facebook, and Constant Contact
  • Listed in CVB's Attractions & Visitors Guide as well as Dining Guide
  • Ad in Majestic Playbill
  • Monthly Column in Chamber Chat (Chamber of Commerce Newsletter)
Community Service
  • Provide insurance umbrella for co-sponsered events.
  • Provides Santa's Shanty
  • Includes Santa in parade
  • Hiring of Santa, placement and storage of shanty, and provides santa suit.
  • Advertising of shanty hours
  • GARMA member provides treat for children
  • Purchase, store, maintain, and help install Borough Christmas decorations.

Support Local Efforts
  • Christmas Parade
  • Main Street of Gettysburg
  • Boy Scout Troops
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Destination Gettysburg
  • Submit requests to Borough for seasonal & special events
  • Free Parking during Christmas season (selected Areas)
  • Decorate meters with free parking information
  • Antique shows

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Board Members
  • President: Kathy Gilbert
  • Vice President: Ron Routson
  • Treasurer: Ruth Dunlap
  • Board Members: Walt Tuchalski, Stephanie Lightner, Leonard Loski, Marcia Wilson, Jennie Shaffer