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Dec. 30th 2007 for immediate release.



The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) is proud to announce the awarding of the first educational grant to Big Pumpkins.com.

The grant provision entails the purchase and supply of back up power equipment and materials for the web site server to further enhance the sites capabilities during power interruptions.

This first grant award begins the inaugural award segment of the benefits provided to the GPC from its current fund raising campaign of seed auction sales. The GPC, is raising funds to help educate and recognize grower achievements, while building the new GPC web site, and donating to charity (Orange Angel Foundation - coats for kids).The GPC strives to better help all clubs and growers by fostering a stronger unified Commonwealth. Directly involved in the 2008 Niagara Convention (IGVGC) and organizing guest speakers while aiding financially with the annual event. The GPC is always looking for ways to better educate growers and recognize outstanding achievements by growers and clubs.



About the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC)
The GPC is the major organizer and sanctioning body overseeing Giant Pumpkin and vegetable growing in the United States of America, Canada and Europe. Now with fifty eight weigh-off locations throughout the world the GPC and it’s sponsored sites are attended by hundreds of thousands to the ever popular annually run festivals and weekend events held each summer and fall. For sponsorship information and more information please contact President Dave Stelts by email to buckipoln8r@yahoo.com
www.greatpumpkincommonwealth.org

About BigPumpkins.com
The mission of BigPumpkins.com is to provide an interactive web site to the giant pumpkin growing community! We would also like to promote the exciting sport/hobby of giant pumpkin and giant squash growing by helping new comers get started.
www.bigpumpkins.com

12/31/2007 8:49:04 AM

Somers, CT

Nice job by the GPC. Ken sure deserves this.

12/31/2007 12:23:36 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

That is great, money well spent.
Doug
Jn. 3:16

12/31/2007 6:15:23 PM

Rhode Island

i dont thing any of us realize just how big and expanded things will get if everyone, all clubs members especially, get involved in obne way or another.
i realize that some sites get more involved in the gpc goings on but for the most part> its all of us growers who can support by pushing our clibs and sites to get on board.
dont be afraid to buy a seed or two now and then. its all going back to use in one form or another
pap

3/27/2008 6:27:02 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Richard speaks the truth. The GPC will do whatever we can afford to do to better the sport for the growers. This winter's seed auction paid for the "extras" we saw at Niagara this year. Under the iron fist of Dave Stelts we squeezed every dime for maximum educational value we could from that auction.

However clubs also hold their own seed auctions. Rather than competing with clubs for seed auction revenue, the GPC will also be trying to find other revenue producers to further the cause.

I agree with Dick that clubs hold the future in their hands. Together we can do wonderful things.

Suggestions to the board are always welcome.

3/27/2008 11:11:40 PM