We are thrilled to share the news of our Bi-annual Mota Gaam Convention for 2017!  As in 2015, we have chosen a destination city for the Convention.  On July 25, 26, 27, 2017, we will all gather to enjoy the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee!  We have selected the Ramada Pigeon Forge South/Smoky Mtn. Convention Center for all of our activities, dining, meeting space, and hotel rooms.  We will post the agenda for the convention on the motagaam.com website soon.

As we did in Orlando a couple years ago, we will be hosting ourselves for this 2017 convention.  We will be responsible for our own individual hotel rooms.    We have negotiated a fantastic rate despite the peak tourist summer season.  The meeting space will be sponsored by the Mota Seva Mandal of USA, which is our own fund.  We are very excited to announce that our fellow Gaam Wala from the state of ALABAMA have stepped up to sponsor all the Food & Beverage Expense during the convention!

Room Rates:

The Ramada Pigeon Forge South is located less a mile from Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede dinner attraction and three miles from Dollywood, the famous amusement park in the Great Smokey Mountains.  There several places for go-carts, mini-golf, waterparks, helicopter rides, bungee jumping, zip-line, etc., nearby as well.  WonderWorks amusement park combines excitement and education.  Or shop until you drop with five factory outlet malls in the area.

The Ramada Pigeon Forge South has set up a room block of only 100 rooms.  All rooms are designated as non-smoking.

                Rates:  

There are only a few 3 & 4 Queen Suites available, so please make your reservations ASAP.

The rate for arriving earlier or staying later will be based on hotel availability and rack rate.

Reservation Information:

The Hotel is pleased to offer reservations by calling directly at (800) 523-3919. Please mention our group name, “MOTA GAAM CONVENTION”, when calling. Reservations can also be made online @ Ramada Inn South. All reservations must be secured with a valid major credit card. If you do NOT have a major credit card, please call hotel for deposit policy.
Cancellation or changes of any reservations must be made no later than 72 hours prior to Arrival Date.
Our group block will be held until May 31, 2017. After this date, room rates and availability will not be guaranteed.

Upon Check-In, a major credit card must be presented to the front desk for incidentals. If you do NOT have a major credit card, the hotel will require a cash deposit. Check-In time is 4PM & Check-Out time is 11AM. Late check-outs are subject to additional fees.
Please remember that this is “OUR” convention! We are all in this together for the pride and respect of our Mota Gaam and all its families.

As mentioned earlier, we are grateful to our fellow Gaam Wala of ALABAMA for accepting the food expense burden. And since we are hosting ourselves, let’s all help and assist where needed during the convention. We will enjoy again this year and it will be just as fun, exciting, & memorable as our past conventions!
If any individual, family, or city would like to help sponsor or contribute toward the 2017 Convention or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the 2017 MOTA GAAM CONVENTION, please feel free to contact the following people: