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  • 2022 GALA CONFERENCE

    Oct 13 to Oct 16

    DoubleTree by Hilton-Midlothian

    Richmond, Virginia

     

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    PAY BY CREDIT CARD

    If you wish to pay by CHECK,

    return to the GALA Website

    and click on the PAY BY CHECK BUTTON

  • GALA: Covid Precautions for 2022 Conference

    August, 2022

     The Conference Committee and the Board are most definitely looking forward to what we feel will be an outstanding event for all. But we are also cognizant of the fact that Covid is still very much on the scene, especially the Delta Variants. We will continue to track the situation, especially in the Richmond area. We want to assure all members and attendees that we will, at a minimum, be instituting the following precautions for everyone’s safety. 

    1. Rather than set a requirement for masks, we will simply ask that all attendees be very cognizant of thorough hand washing and use of antibacterial hand lotion (which will be available throughout the venue). You may, of course, wear a mask should you feel safer and more comfortable doing so. (There will be masks and hand sanitizer in the swag bags that each attendee receives)

    2. Will socially distance as much as possible in classrooms and the Fiber Rooms.

    3. We will, if necessary, have smaller tables used in the dining room to allow for sufficient distance between each one.

    4. Are strongly recommending that all attendees are fully vaccinated.

    5. Will have hand sanitizing stations in the classrooms, throughout the venue, dining room, Auction tables and at the registration table. 

    In addition, the DoubleTree by Hilton has partnered with Lysol, instituting an “Event Ready, Stay

    Clean” program and will be practicing deep cleaning of all areas of the hotel, public areas and rooms.

    For those visitors concerned about cleanliness etc., you may request not to have daily housekeeping service and receive only fresh towels, etc. 

    We will be sending necessary updates through the GALA e-blasts, so please watch your inbox. 

    Thanks so much for your support, understanding, desire to attend and we’ll hope that this third try at our annual conference is a homerun!

     

    Barb Baker and Deb Gaskill

    Co-Chairs

     

  • REGISTER HERE for the Conference, for Sponsorship, Vending, Membership and purchase of Conference related items and options.

  • MEMBERSHIP

  • Are you thinking of becoming a GALA member.  Here is your chance to do so and save big on Conference registration.  Or - if you are already a member, use this opportunity to easily renew for next calendar year.  Membership starts as soon as you sign up and goes through the end of 2023.

    Are you thinking of becoming a GALA member. Here is your chance to do so and save big on Conference registration. Or - if you are already a member, use this opportunity to easily renew for next calendar year.  Membership starts as soon as you sign up and goes through the end of 2023.

  • CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

  • 50 Percent Discount for FIRST TIME Conference Attendees.  If this is your first GALA Conference and if you are a GALA member, make sure to click the discounted rates below.  If not a member and you wish to take advantage, join below. EARLY REGISTRATION discount ends Oct 1

    50 Percent Discount for FIRST TIME Conference Attendees. If this is your first GALA Conference and if you are a GALA member, make sure to click the discounted rates below. If not a member and you wish to take advantage, join below. EARLY REGISTRATION discount ends Oct 1

  • RETIREES - Come for the FUN!

  • Perhaps you no longer have llamas or alpacas but you have been an active GALA member (10 years) and frequent conference attendee (5 or more).  Come to Richmond, be with us, and enjoy a special registration fee, special activities, and our thanks for your many contributions.

    Perhaps you no longer have llamas or alpacas but you have been an active GALA member (10 years) and frequent conference attendee (5 or more). Come to Richmond, be with us, and enjoy a special registration fee, special activities, and our thanks for your many contributions.

  • CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP

  • We hope that you will consider becoming a Conference Sponsor.  Donations at every level are a great help.  And, thank you to those who have already committed.

    We hope that you will consider becoming a Conference Sponsor. Donations at every level are a great help. And, thank you to those who have already committed.

  • NOTEBOOK ADVERTISING

  • This year's Conference Notebook will be digital. If you wish to place an advertisement in the Conference Notebook, you can pay the advertising fee here but you will need to send your ad copy by Sept 10.  See the registration package for more details.

    This year's Conference Notebook will be digital. If you wish to place an advertisement in the Conference Notebook, you can pay the advertising fee here but you will need to send your ad copy by Sept 10. See the registration package for more details.

    Send advertising copy to Deb Gaskill at dgaskill@woh.rr.com and make sure to send it before September 10
  • VENDING

  • The Conference Committee is putting together an outstanding conference!  We have some fabulous speakers planned. We are expecting a large group. One space per vendor, first come first served.

    The Conference Committee is putting together an outstanding conference!  We have some fabulous speakers planned. We are expecting a large group. One space per vendor, first come first served.

    Indicate your space requirements below. For more information please email Carol Reigh, carol@buckhollowllamas.com or call her at 610-823-3988.
  • FLEECE SHOW

  • We will be having another ILR-sanctioned FLEECE SHOW at this year's conference.  See the website for more information and for entry forms..

    We will be having another ILR-sanctioned FLEECE SHOW at this year's conference. See the website for more information and for entry forms..

    If you have questions, contact Linda Taggart at linda.taggart.me@gmail.com or call her at 301 512-4834.
  • PURCHASES

  • Calendars, vendor meal packages, Conference clothing and other Conference items can all be purchased below as, or after, you register.

    Calendars, vendor meal packages, Conference clothing and other Conference items can all be purchased below as, or after, you register.

  • Before you start ... we have discovered that certain computers can have difficulty loading this form.  To avoid difficulty, refresh your screen (tap F5 on your keyboard) before proceeding.  Also, do not press the ENTER key as you fill out the form.  Simply click on the check boxes and move (tab key or cursor) to the next box.

  • If you have questions or if you need assistance with your registration, call Terry (207) 549-5774 or (207) 441-1313

  • Select all the registration options you need for your family or group.  The total amount due will be tallied at the bottom. The Early Registration Discount ends on October 1.

    Select all the registration options you need for your family or group. The total amount due will be tallied at the bottom. The Early Registration Discount ends on October 1.

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                                      • Thank you for sponsoring our conference.

                                        DEADLINE is September 10 for submission of any ad copy or if you wish to be listed in the notebook. See details under SPONSORSHIP on the website.

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                                      • GALA RETIREE

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                                      • Additional information needed for NEW MEMBER

                                        In addition to the name and address information entered above, new members need to provide the following. Thank you.
                                      • Additional information needed for Conference Notebook Advertisers

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                                        Deadline for ad copy is September 10, 2022:

                                        Send your ad in PDF Format to Deb Gaskill

                                         

                                        For a small fee, Deb will design an ad for you. 

                                        dgaskill@woh.rr.com

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

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                                      • Can you Help Us ?

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                                      • We need volunteers to assist with various parts of the Conference. Simple, straightforward tasks that will really help. If you volunteer, we will be in touch.

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                                      • Help us SET UP  or TEAR DOWN the Conference

                                      • Think you might arrive early on Thursday or, possibly stay late on Sunday?  Give us a hand as we set up the Conference or as we close it down.

                                      • Help us with various tasks during the Conference

                                      • If you can help us with something else during the Conference, please check below.  We need folks to introduce session speakers/monitor time, assist with auctions and raffle, help in the animal tent and Fiber Room, and be an ambassador for first time attendees. We will give you an assignment when you arrive.

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                                      • If you volunteer to help, make sure to provide your cell phone number with your personal information (above).

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                                      • We look forward to seeing you at GALA's 33rd Annual Conference in October.

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                                      • Thank You for agreeing to help with the Conference

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                                      • Special Food Requirements

                                      • Auction/Fundraiser

                                      • Have you considered what you can bring to the Conference Fundraiser?  Donations of all types are welcome.  Plan to bring your item(s) to the conference and to check in with the Fundraising coordinators when you arrive.  If you cannot make it to the Conference but you wish to donate an item or two, send them to Kelly Ralph LAZY LLAMA RANCH, 457A Main Street, Yaphank, NY, 11980, Phone: 631-924-1602.  And please let Kelly know that you are sending items.

                                        lazyllamaranch@optonline.net

                                         

                                      • Corn Hole Tournament

                                      • Back by popular demand, GALA's Corn Hole Tournament will take place at the Conference.  Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate.  It's $5 per person and we promise to put you on a winning team.  Contact Linda Tressler if you have questions.

                                         hcfllamas@aol.com 

                                      • Fleece Show

                                      • Everyone wishing to enter fleece in GALA's big FLEECE SHOW should see the registration packet or the web site. Fleece show forms are available on the web site.. If you have questions, contact Linda Taggart.

                                        linda.taggart.me@gmail.com

                                      • Yard Sale

                                      • Do you have any used tack (buckets, halters, leads, poop scoopers, etc.), small equipment (shears, blades) just taking up space.  Bring them to our big YARD SALE. See Web Site or Conference Registration packet for details. Make a few bucks on stuff you don't need anymore and at the same time give the GALA bank account a bit of a boost.

                                      • GALA Calendars and Apparel

                                      • Have you ordered your GALA Calendars (great holiday gifts) ? There will be few, if any, extras available at the conference. Be sure to get yours.  And what about that GALA CONFERENCE Tee Shirt or that GALA Conference Fanny Pack?   SCROLL BACK UP TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.

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                                      • Richmond Convention and Visitor's Bureau

                                      • We are fortunate to have the Richmond CVB available at a Concierge Table where they will have one of their knowledgeable staff ready to assist you with ideas and information about things to do, places to eat and visit while in Richmond. They will be located in the entryway, near check-in.

                                      • Before you go could you let us know how this registration experience worked for you.  We would really like to know.  Tell us anything.  We can handle it.  We have made the comments box (below) a required field in case you hit the enter key before you have finished the form.  If that happens, just scroll back up to where you were and carry on.

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