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 10 member Board of Directors

• President: Jennie Dillon, Artworks 
• Vice President: Marci Bievenour, Gettysburg Print and Frame
• Treasurer: Ruth Dunlap of Dunlap's Restaurant
• Board Members:  Marcia Wilson - Adams County Democratic Committee, David Kelly - Gettysburg Times, Kathy Gilbert - Gettysburg Day Spa, Marci Cropp - Rosie's Collection, Debbie Joyner - Gettysburg Foundation, Gary DeCroes - Gettysburg Rental Center, Kayla Hoffman - Town and Campus, Stacey Beshore - The Lucky Paw

Our Mission

To represent and advocate for the better business interests of the membership of the Association and to sponsor events that are designed to bring business into the Borough for the benefit of our membership and the greater community

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 
• 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 GARMA!

Membership Application

Join today! 

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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.

Support Local Efforts ​                                                                                                 

• Main Street Gettysburg
• Boy Scout Troops
• Chamber of Commerce
• Destination Gettysburg
• Free Parking during Christmas season (selected Areas)

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
• Regular article in The Gettysburg Times