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Appalachian Mtns.

Hello all,
As many of you may have heard, I am seeking to formally establish a Southern Pumpkin Growers Association (SPGA). I am looking for contact names and e-mail addresses for those individuals who have experience in setting up a successful pumpkin organization..after all, to be successful one must learn from those who are successful.
I also am asking for donations, possible sponsorships, volunteers, and any and all assistance and help in establishing a central weigh-off.
If any of you may know of businesses or organizations in the general Southeast that may be interested in an affiliation I could sure use the help in getting started on a weigh-off sponsorship.
Donations are needed to get things up and running and I am asking those interested in membership to please contact me, I believe a $25 initial membership fee to be reasonable. I also need volunteers to assume some positions including treasurer, secretary, membership committee, sponsorship committee members, etc.
If you are willing to make a donation towards our new, and long overdue, organization..become a member (all are welcome, geographical boundaries do not apply)..volunteer your time or sponsorship..or help in any way, please contact me at....
southernpumpkins@yahoo.com
or this e-mail address, bigcucurbita@yahoo.com.
I thank you in advance for your help and assistance in establishing an organization that will represent the seemingly last region of the country with no formal and cohesive giant pumpkin growing organization for our ever-increasing numbers.
Thank you again,
Kyle Little
Mountain City, TN

2/28/2004 8:43:46 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Please send donations and/or membership funds to...

940 Rainbow Rd.
Mountain City, TN 37683

All funds will be handled honestly and with integrity and full disclosure of receipts and any disbursements will be readily available. My wife has agreed to be the interim Treasurer until a term position is filled.
I can be reached by phone at...
(Home)423-727-7817
(Cell)423-361-0666....(most likely to reach me)

2/28/2004 9:31:27 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

OK, we have a website domain name and a server. We could sure use an experienced website designer to help get a SPGA up and running.
Any help we could get from the pumpkin community would be greatly appreciated guys and gals, whether it be in the form of membership, monetary or seed donations, expertise, contacts, etc.
Please help us to get started if you're able to contribute, thank you.

2/29/2004 7:45:42 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Ask for help & you can hear the seed coats cracking.

Come on Southern Growers. New Hampshire has enough to do so I doubt they're coming down on the next flight to show ya'll how it's done.

The SE US is *NOT* too hot as Ben, Carlos, & Mr T have proven. But you guys & gals have to get together & make this happen or you'll never "set the record straight".

Kyle, Maybe you need to make this cuter. Maybe the "Dixie Pumpkin Growers" would rattle a few cages into doing something. Build the Rebel flag into the association's logo.

Don't tell me the Dixies are afraid to try? LOL Come on. Where's that rebel yell!

Steve

3/1/2004 8:38:06 AM

Knopp, Germany

Kyle,

I am in for a 995 Carter and a 419 Pukos to help you out. Send me your mail address and the seeds are on there way.

owen

3/1/2004 8:50:26 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Thanks Steve and Owen for the support and seed, you guys are great friends.

3/1/2004 3:44:06 PM

Southwest Tennessee

Hey! My name is Jimmy of West TN. I have tried to grow AG for three years. Best effort has been 300lbs. I would be intrested in joining your association. I want to learn all I can about growing in my area.

3/19/2004 11:34:18 PM

Murphy North Carolina

Kyle
I like the sound of a group for our area. it would be great to learn about the fungus and bugs unique to our area. I am located in extreme western North Carolina, about 10 miles from Tenn, and 10 miles from GA. And about 2000 feet ela. This is my first year growin AG's. I have grown big max's a few years ago. The biggest was about 160, I know...just a pickling fruit. But, looking forward to correcting that this year. Would love to hear any progress in getting the group together.
Bruce Chynoweth
Murphy NC

5/10/2004 11:34:45 AM