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About GARMA

Membership

Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association (GARMA) is a 501(c)6 established in 1972 as an association to represent business in Gettysburg.

​GARMA is governed by a 9 member Board of Directors
  • President: Kathy Gilbert of Gettysburg Day Spa
  • Vice President: Jennie Dillon of Artworks
  • Treasurer: Ruth Dunlap of Dunlap's Restaurant
  • Board Members:  Marcia Wilson, David Kelly, Denise Moriarty, and Jeff Hemler. 

Our Mission

The Gettyburg Area Retail Merchants' Association mission is to represent the better business interests of the membership of the organization.
Community Service 
  • Host Monthly, Annual and Biannual Events in Gettysburg
  • Facilitate the start of the Holiday season in Gettysburg with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Lincoln Square
  • Provide, maintain and store Santa's Shanty
  • Bring Santa to Gettysburg 
  • Advertising for all events including heavy promotion of Annual Tree Lighting and Santa's Shanty
  • Purchase, store, maintain, and help install Borough Christmas decorations
Communication 
  • Monthly Board Meeting minutes shared with members
  • Monthly emails sent to members and interested parties
  • Social Media Posts on Facebook
  • GARMA is represented at Borough Council meetings, Borough Parking & Safety meetings, and Main Street Gettysburg
  • GARMA hotline informs of shoplifters or emergencies
Area businesses and organizations interested in becoming a member can download the Membership Application below and join us! For any questions about membership, please email gettysburgarearetailmerchants@gmail.com
Membership Application

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    Electronic Application

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You can now pay your membership dues online by clicking below to choose your membership level.
​Please submit the above form prior to paying for your membership.
Membership
Support Local Efforts 
  • Christmas Parade
  • Main Street Gettysburg
  • Boy Scout Troops
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Destination Gettysburg
  • Free Parking during Christmas season (selected Areas)
  • Decorate meters at the Holidays
Advertising 
  • Online promotion of Santa Shanty hours
  • Printed promotion of Santa Shanty hours 
  • Advertising for special events and promotions
  • Group advertising opportunities available (handled individually)
  • Membership with Destination Gettysburg to build visitor awareness of Gettysburg businesses; listed in the Attractions & Visitors Guide as well as the Dining Guide to promote member businesses
  • Annual ad in Majestic Playbill
  • Monthly Column in Chamber Chat (Chamber of Commerce Newsletter)
  • Regular article in The Gettysburg Times

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Directions

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Mail

P.O. Box 4914 l Gettysburg, PA 17325

Email

info@gettysburgretailmerchants.com

Members of GARMA operate their businesses autonomously. GARMA is a member organization which represents the business interests of its members. If you have a question or interest in a specific business we encourage you to contact that business directly. 
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