• DRAFT Registration Form for 2026 Conference

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  • 2026 GALA CONFERENCE

    Oct 22 to Oct 25

    Hilton Scranton

    Scranton, PA

     

  • This is the form that you use to

    PAY BY CHECK

    If you wish to pay by Credit Card,

    return to the GALA Website

    and click on the

    PAY BY CREDIT CARD 

    BUTTON

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

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  • MEMBERSHIP

  • 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. For new member, your membership starts as soon as you sign up and goes through the end of 2027.

    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. For new member, your membership starts as soon as you sign up and goes through the end of 2027.

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  • CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

  • Three levels of registration, Full Conference, Partial 1, and Partial 2. And, there is an option for Veterinarians wishing to participate in our VET DAY program on Friday.

    Three levels of registration, Full Conference, Partial 1, and Partial 2. And, there is an option for Veterinarians wishing to participate in our VET DAY program on Friday.

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  • FIRST TIME ATTENDEES

  • If this is your first GALA Conference, consider joining GALA (if not already a member) and experience everything at this year's conference for a discount of $125 per person.

    If this is your first GALA Conference, consider joining GALA (if not already a member) and experience everything at this year's conference for a discount of $125 per person.

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  • 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 Scranton and join the fun. Special registration fee 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 Scranton and join the fun. Special registration fee and our thanks for your many contributions.

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  • Optional Trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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  • 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.

  • PLEASE click here to see all of perks that come with being a SPONSOR! When you decide how you would like to sponsor, select Sponsorship options below.

  • Sponsorship Levels for "RED, WHITE and BLUE".

     

    PATRIOT LEVEL           $1000 or more sponsor

    a. Full page Color tab ad in conference notebook

    b. Recognition at registration table

    c. Recognition on the podium in the General Session Room

    d. Recognition on the meal tables

    e. Recognition near the session rooms

    f. Recognition on the back cover of conference notebook

    g. Recognition within the conference notebook

    h. Special Recognition during Friday and Saturday lunch

    i. Your company information and link to your webpage will be listed on the GALA website for one full year
    (and then archived on the website but still visible)

    j. Two tickets for Saturday night’s banquet and auction

    k. One display table for product/farm display

    l. Honored at Saturday night’s banquet

     

    2.  STAR SPANGLED ALPACA LEVEL     $500 Sponsor

    a. Full page B&W ad in conference notebook

    b. Recognition at registration table

    c. Recognition on the podium in the General Session Room

    d. Recognition on the meal tables

    e. Recognition near the session rooms

    f. Recognition on the back cover of conference notebook

    g. Recognition within the conference notebook

    h. Special recognition during Friday and Saturday lunch

    i. Recognition on the GALA website.

    j. One display table for product/farm display

     

    3.  LIBERTY LLAMA LEVEL              $250 Sponsor

    a. Half page B&W ad in conference notebook

    b. Recognition at the registration table

    c. Recognition on the podium in the General Session Room

    d. Recognition on the meal tables

    e. Recognition near the session rooms

    f. Recognition on the back cover of conference notebook

    g. Recognition within the conference notebook

    h. Recognition on the GALA website.

     

    4. FREEDOM FLEECE LEVEL                   $100 Sponsor

    a. Quarter page B&W ad in conference notebook

    b. Recognition near the session rooms

    c. Recognition on the back cover of conference notebook

    d. Recognition within the conference notebook

    e. Recognition on the GALA website.

     

    5. WAVING FLAG LEVEL                $50 Sponsor

    a. Business card ad in conference notebook

    b. Recognition within the conference notebook

    c. Recognition on the website. 

    a. Name recognition in the notebook

    b. Name recognition on the website

     

    6. FIRECRACKER FRIEND LEVEL    $25 Sponsor

    a. Name recognition in the notebook

    b. Name recognition on the website

     

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  • CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK

  • This year's Notebook will be printed hard copy, digital, or both (additional fee if you wish to receive both.

    This year's Notebook will be printed hard copy, digital, or both (additional fee if you wish to receive both.

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  • PURCHASES

  • THERE WILL BE SEVERAL CONFERENCE RELATED ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BUT THE LIST ISN'T QUITE READY YET.

  • AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION WITH THIS FORM, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU WHEN THE PURCHASE ITEMS ARE READY AND YOU CAN SELECT WHAT YOU LIKE

  • 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

  • Are you a member of GALA?
  • VENDORS FRIDAY BOX LUNCH (Indicate what you would like in your BOX LUNCH. If you have ordered more than one, you may check a second box)*
  • Choice of Friday beverage*

  • If you are renewing your membership or joining GALA, select a membership option then select all the registration and purchase options you need for your family or group. The total amount due will be tallied at the bottom. *

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    MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
    MEMBER REGISTRATION (Please Note Dropdown Options)
    NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
    SPONSORSHIPS
    CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK ADVERTISING
    VENDOR MEAL OPTIONS
    NOTEBOOK OPTION
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                              MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
                              NEW GALA MEMBERSHIP GOOD THRU Dec 2027 Product Image

                              RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP (Renew now for the 2027 membership year) Product Image

                              LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Product Image

                              MEMBER REGISTRATION (Please Note Dropdown Options)
                              - FULL CONFERENCE - SINGLE ADULT. (Ice Breaker Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun)



                              - PARTIAL 1 - SINGLE ADULT. (Fri Dinner/Program, Sat, Sun)



                              - PARTIAL 2 - SINGLE ADULT. (Sat, Sun)



                              - FULL CONFERENCE - ADULT COUPLE. (Ice Breaker Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun)



                              - PARTIAL 1 - ADULT COUPLE. (Fri Dinner/Program, Sat, Sun)



                              - PARTIAL 2 - ADULT COUPLE. (Sat, Sun)



                              --- GALA RETIREE - FULL REGISTRATION SINGLE. ------ GALA member for ten years who no longer has llamas/alpacas and has attended 5 or more GALA conferences------ All conference activities and meals.

                              --- GALA RETIREES - FULL REGISTRATION FOR COUPLE. ------ GALA members in good standing who no longer have llamas/alpacas and have attended 5 or more GALA conferences------ All conference activities and meals.

                              Vet Only Day for one veterinarian. For Vets and Vet students, Friday ONLY. Five teaching sessions, keynote, lunch and dinner.

                              First under age 18 junior in the family. Product Image

                              Second under age 18 junior in the family Product Image

                              FARM DISPLAY / PRODUCT TABLE. If you need electricity, please bring your own extension cords.

                              Extra Tickets for the Saturday Night Banquet (specify quantity) Product Image



                              NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
                              *** FULL CONFERENCE - NON-MEMBER Single Adult. ------ (Ice Breaker Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun)

                              *** PARTIAL 1 - NON-MEMBER Single Adult. ------ (Fri Dinner/Program, Sat, Sun)

                              *** PARTIAL 2 - NON-MEMBER Single Adult. ------ (ISat, Sun)

                              *** FULL CONFERENCE - NON-MEMBER Adult Couple . ------ (Ice Breaker Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun)

                              *** PARTIAL 1 - NON-MEMBER Adult Couple . ------ (Fri Dinner/Program, Sat, Sun)

                              *** PARTIAL 2 - NON-MEMBER Adult Couple . ------ (Sat, Sun)

                              SPONSORSHIPS






                              CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK ADVERTISING
                              FULL PAGE COLOR TAB AD (7 ¼ x 9 ¾) Product Image

                              FULL PAGE AD (7 ¼ x 9 ¾) Product Image

                              HALF PAGE AD (7 ¼ x 4 5/8 or 3 ½ x 9 ¾) Product Image

                              QUARTER PAGE AD (7 ¼ x 2 3/8 or 3 ½ x 4 5/8) Product Image

                              BUSINESS CARD AD (3 ½ x 2) Product Image

                              VENDOR MEAL OPTIONS
                              FULL CONFERENCE MEALS PACKAGE FOR VENDORS (Please indicate if you wish to order more than one) Product Image



                              Tickets for the Saturday Night Banquet (specify quantity) Product Image



                              NOTEBOOK OPTION
                              How do you want your NOTEBOOK? Couples will receive a single notebook.. Please consider which format works best for your Conference Notebook



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                            • Would you like your Friday sandwich served on a Tortilla Wrap or a Hoagie Bun*
                            • VENDORS SATURDAY BOX LUNCH (Indicate what you would like in your BOX LUNCH. If you have ordered more than one, you may check a second box)*
                            • Choice of Saturday beverage*
                            • Would you like your Saturday sandwich served on a Tortilla Wrap or a Hoagie Bun*
                            • VENDORS SUNDAY BOX LUNCH (Indicate what you would like in your BOX LUNCH. If you have ordered more than one, you may check a second box)
                            • Choice of Sunday beverage*
                            • Would you like your Sunday sandwich served on a Tortilla Wrap or a Hoagie Bun*

                            • Thank you for sponsoring our conference.

                              DEADLINE is September 5 for submission of any ad copy or if you wish to be listed in the notebook. See details under SPONSORSHIP on the website.

                            • Don't need a HARD COPY printed Conference Notebook?

                            • We note that you have selected to receive a digital copy of this year's Conference Notebook.  It will be ready for you at the registration desk.  You have the option to FORGO the printd notebook. Check this option below.

                            • Enter NAME and ADDRESS INFORMATION here ( *, required ):

                            • GALA RETIREE

                              GALA RETIREE

                            • Format: (000) 000-0000.
                            • Format: (000) 000-0000.

                            • 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.

                            • If you wish to advertise in the notebook, you can submit your ad copy here. Ad copy must arrive by Sept 5. See the registration package for more details.

                            • NOTEBOOK ADVERTISING COPY

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                              If you are not ready to submit your advertising copy, please note that it should be sent to Katrina Capasso before Sept 1.

                               

                              llamawhisp@aol.com

                               

                               

                               

                               

                               

                            • Can you help us?

                              Can you help us?

                            • We need volunteers to assist with various parts of the Conference. You will be receiving an email outlining volunteer opportunities. If you would like to volunteer, please follow directions in the email. Please consider giving us a hand.

                            • CLICK TO SEE THE WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP*

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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. 

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                            • If you volunteer by checking either box above, you will be receiving an email that lists volunteer opportunities. It will contain all info necessary for potential volunteers. You can read the email and let us know specifically what you are willing to help us with. For more information, contact Janice Newcomer, janicethegardener@gmail.com.

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                            • We look forward to seeing you at GALA's 37th Annual Conference in October.

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                            • Thank You for agreeing to help with the Conference

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                            • Special Food Requirements

                            • Check as applicable. If there are two of you, you may check more than one.

                            • So much will be happening! Click buttons below to learn more.

                              Scroll down a bit after clicking to see the info.

                            • Fundraiser

                            • Have you considered what you are going to bring to this year's conference fundraiser? Donations of all types are welcome but we are looking for lightly used or new quality items that you would like to buy too! Heavily used items may be best in the Tag Sale on Sunday.

                              Here are some ideas...........

                              Craft items (do you make something?)
                              Skeins of fiber
                              Books 
                              Jewelry
                              Gift Certificates
                              Small barn tools/accessories
                              Fancy handmade knitwear
                              Larger barn equipment
                              "Experiences" e.g. Week at a Vacation Home, Hot Air Balloon Ride
                              Big Ticket items


                              Please plan on bringing your item to the conference or send it with a friend if you cannot attend. Or, you can ship it to Deborah Kiedeisch 4989 Quince Dr., Reading PA 19606.

                              You can also make a financial contribution as well.

                              Please call Deborah at Cell: 484 645-0634 if you have questions.  

                              CLICK BELOW and let us know what you can bring!

                               

                            • Donation for the Fundraiser

                            • Llama Parade and Afternoon with the Public

                            • Saturday, November 1st, we'll invite the public to join us for a llama parade from 1:30-2:00 around the hotel grounds. Afterwards there will be activities for the public to get involved including Llead a Llama, coloring activities, etc. We'll invite the public to shop from the vendors and to experience llamas hands on.

                               

                            • Cornhole Tournament

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

                            • Centerpiece Fundraiser

                            • Use your creativity to create a centerpiece for our banquet tables.  Maybe a CAMELIDS ROCK theme!  The centerpieces will help us decorate the main ballroom tables and will then be auctioned off after the banquet on Saturday. Must have a camelid image in form or fiber. No more than 20 inches in diameter and not more than 8 inches tall. Can be made out of camelid fiber, wood, metal, plastic, glass, fabric, etc.

                            • 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.

                            • Walk Down Memory Lane

                            • We want to display in the fiber room, some of the wonderful items from the past that people have bought in the auction.  If you have an item, bring it along to display for others to enjoy and be inspired.

                            • Fiber Room

                              • Two members of the local Cuyahoga Spinners Guild have graciously stepped forward to teach classes this year. Mary Casey and Paula Janu will teach basic drop-spindle techniques during a session. One drop-spindle, alpaca and wool roving will be provided to each member to use during the workshop. Paula will also teach how to transform PBL (plain brown llama) roving by dyeing and spinning. (Must sign up at the conference registration table upon arrival)
                              • Charlotte Sankey will again offer her well-loved needle felting class.
                              • Deb Gaskill will lead a class on Ice Dyeing. (Must sign up at the conference registration table upon arrival)
                              • Laura DiDonato will lead a class on rug hooking.
                              • Laura Harrawood will again share her method of "spinning with beads" and a special "make'n'take" wet-felting class that will require two sessions. (Must sign up at the conference registration table upon arrival)
                              • Barb Baker will teach her continuous strand weave course again. (Must sign up at the conference registration table upon arrival)
                              • Cindy Millard will be demonstrating batik dyeing.

                               

                              • Do you have a knitting project in the works? Are there techniques that frustrate you or have you just hit a wall and don’t know what to do next (or how to fix it)? Come join the knitting circle!

                               

                            • Fashion Show

                            • During lunch we will feature people and their fiber creations as they walk through the audience to be admired. Please email your 1-2 sentence description to marilynmilton@charter.net or bring a hard copy to the conference to give to Marilyn.

                            • Banquet

                            • Come as you like, casual to dressy.  Vintage Hippie or Rock and Roll costumes WOULD BE GROOVY, even if just a flower behind your ear!!  This special dinner on Saturday is followed by a LIVE AUCTION.  So think about what you might be able to bring for the bidding.  Proceeds go to camelid research and government relations.

                            • Veterinarian Day

                            • Veterinarian Day, Friday October 31, 2025

                              $100 includes five sessions and lunch with GALA members and veterinarians. Hear and spend time with our speakers: Dr. Andy Niehaus, DVM, at The Ohio State University, will be our keynote speaker, sharing stories of his work with The Coumbus Zoo and presenting "Beyond the Barn: Exotic Insights from a Farm Animal Vet" and will also lead additional classes on Friday “Emergency Surgery for Camelids” and “Standing Strong: Camelid Bone & Orthopedic Conditions”.  

                              Dr. Robert Van Saun, DVM, is a renowned camelid nutrition specialist at Penn State University and will have two sessions: “What’s Happening in Peru?”, “Forage: the Key to Feeding Camelids”

                              Dr. Char Arendas, DVM, will give a presentation on “Environmental Enrichment for Camelids.”

                              There is a broad range of topics of interest to veterinarians as well as camelid owners.

                            • Pioneer Reunion

                            • This will be the time to chat with those PIONEERS who helped to build this industry and make it what it is.  Take the opportunity to learn from experience.

                            • Costume Party

                            • It wouldn't be Halloween without a costume party.  Friday night dinner is the time to don your disguise.

                            • Donation to the Fundraiser

                            • You will receive a confirmation.  Please print that confirmation and attach it to your donation.  THANK YOU.

                            • 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 don't forget those great T-Shirts and Hoodies.   SCROLL BACK UP TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.

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                              One last thing!  You should be aware that the garage clearance at the Scranton Hilton is 6 ft 7 in.

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