2025 GALA CONFERENCE
October 30 - November 2
Cleveland, Ohio
Each year, a conference is held for new, experienced, and prospective camelid owners to attend sessions with camelid experts, veterinarians, discuss best practices in animal husbandry, and learn tips on successfully running a farm business.
The 2025 conference is being held in Cleveland, Ohio.
Save the date! More information to come!
See you there!
2025 GALA Conference Co-Chairs
Barb Baker & Deb Gaskill
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Photo Contest Registration
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Let's rock!
6200 Quarry Lane, Independence Ohio
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Please Note: The Wyndham Hotel is a CASHLESS hotel; all purchases must be put on your room tab or paid with a credit card.
Auction donation form
Our Headliners!
Dr. Robert Van Saun, DVM - camelid nutrition guru!
- Ruminant nutrition
- Dairy herd health
- Metabolic disease
- Reproduction
- Nutrition reproduction interactions
- Small ruminants Llamas and Alpacas
Dr. Lisa Fox, DVM - Accredited Iridologist (it's fascinating)
- Veterinary Acupuncturist
- Veterinary Medical Veterinarian Chiropractor
- Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation
Dr. Andy Niehaus, DVM - Professor, livestock surgeon, and farmer just like you!
- Ruminant surgery
- Dental disease of camelids
- Orthopedic surgery of camelids
Jeff Kuklenski - Llama trainer extraordinaire! Is there anything Jeff doesn't know about training llamas!?
Tami Lash - Preparing you and your lama for the obstacle ring! Use your new skills in a Saturday Obstacle Class in the tent
Fiber Arts Room
Classes taught by hobbyists and award winning pros!
Expect opportunities to knit and crochet, weave, felt, rug hook, ice dye, and more!
- Friday night entertainment that will have everyone Rockin’ and Shakin’!
- A broad selection of vendors (the holidays will be around the corner!)
- Live Auction that always has us always jumpin’ and jiving’ over a plated dinner on Saturday night! Plan to open your wallets for this, and you will support GALA’s Camelid Medical Research studies and Government Relations!
- A photo contest showcasing GALA member's llamas and alpacas
- And more!
Join us for...
auction donTAION
Have items you would like to donate for the live or silent auction? We would love your participation!
Examples of great auction items:
-handmade jewelry or artisan crafts
-specialty books or gift certificates
-fancy knitwear, woven goods, or fiber art
-big ticket "experiences" like farm stays or workshops
-barn equipment or unique antiques
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ELVIS LEVEL
- Michael & Wendy Gerken, Hard Rock Llama Co.
- Tami & Llyod Lash, Lash's Unique Animals
- Barb Baker, Baker & Company Llamas
BEATLES LEVEL
- Pet Partners
- Carol Reigh, Buck Hollow Llamas
- Debra Speyer, Westerham Llamas
ROLLING STONES LEVEL
- Ohio River Valley Llama Association
- Deb Marcou, Caleb Ridge Farm
- Cynthia Millard, Wing and Wheel Farm
- Niki & Jeff Horner
- AAA Supply, Terre Hill, PA
- Cynthia Barkman, Pine Woods Farm
- Edward Hiller, Eagles Landing Farm
LITTLE RICHARD LEVEL
- Llama Fiber Cooperative of North America
- Llama Association of North America
- Betsy Booth, Hilltop Llamas
- Deb Gaskill, Checkered Flag Fibers
- Jen Bidwell
CHUCK BERRY LEVEL
- Carol Millard & Charles Morgan, Misty Meadows Farm
- Fred & Debbie Shoff, Shoff Farm Llamas
- Joy Bishop-Forshey, The Joy of Llamas
- Sherry Lynch, Maplym Farm
JERRY LEE LEWIS
- Niki Kuklenski, JNK Llamas
- Kris Miller, Miller's Farm at Darby Creek
- Michelle Stevens, Steffarey's Farm and Treasures
Members will be automatically added to the mailing list to receive notifications regarding the annual conferences and GALA news!
To become a member or make sure your membership status is up to date, reach out to Membership Chair, Miranda Brown at thellamalady@yahoo.com
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