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sevierville, Tn

**Final 2011 GWG Prize levels updated**

1st Place 1000.00
2nd Place 600.00
3rd Place 400.00
4th Place 350.00
5th Place 225.00
6th Place 200.00
7th Place 175.00
8th Place 150.00
9th Place 100.00
10th Place 100.00

The GWG is pleased to announce our prize levels for 2011. We thank everyone who has joined & supported us at our auctions this year. We now have the funds in our bank account to be able to pay out the top 10 places for 2011. Our rules state that our prizes would be a minimum of 5 place. With the overwhelming level of support we have received, the board has decided to pay the top 10 this year.

**Remember that you must be a member & weigh at a GPC site to be eligible to win.**

Please consider joining us today!

http://giantwatermelongrowers.com/

Thanks again to everyone!

You have until June 1st to join.

5/18/2011 9:41:00 PM

sevierville, Tn

Giant Watermelon Growers Rules For 2011

Two entries per family maximum. Both must be members to be eligible for prizes. Only 1 prize per member per year. Must be cared for by member.
Membership fee must be paid by June 1st of each year.
Top 5 places must donate 25 seeds from winning fruit, 10 seeds to raffle, 15 to club.
Would ask all growers to donate seeds for club auctions.
Must enter yourself at weigh-off or have a medical or family type emergency to send with non-grower.
Must weigh at GPC site worldwide. The melon must be solid & pass inspection, with no holes, or soft spots.
Club must print & deliver annual newsletter with financial report & prize winners.
Will have top 5 places seed raffle. 5 winners will get 2 seeds from each melon – 1st through 5th place each year. Committee members excluded from this raffle. All paid members are eligible for these prizes. One prize per member.
Prize structure will never be less than 5 places. Club may choose to pay more places in future years. Prize amounts are subject to change based on membership & auction results and possible sponsors.
Prize structure will be posted by June 1st of each year.
Prizes will be awarded based on year end GPC Weigh-off Results
In the event of a tie, the tying levels will be combined & split between the winners.

5/18/2011 9:42:29 PM

sevierville, Tn

We raised 2nd , 3rd, & 4th by 100.00 each. Thanks to all who have joined.

GOOD LUCK, GROW EM BIG & BE PROUD !

5/18/2011 9:45:12 PM

Muddy Waters

Great Job Chris!!! Monies will be paid out by november!!

5/18/2011 9:51:34 PM

Fenton, MI

GWG now has 108 members. The membership list is currently on page 4 of this forum.

5/19/2011 9:20:33 AM

SW Ohio

Great job guys!

5/19/2011 11:39:35 AM

President - GPC

Yes...great job!

5/19/2011 1:34:00 PM

Jamul

Any guesses on what the smallest winner weigh?(we already know Mark will win for largest with 312#) Will any sub-200 pounders score? How about a pool for who guesses the most correct weights for each prize amount?

5/19/2011 1:50:12 PM

formerly RGG

Awesome baby, just awesome! I hope we have over 200 members by this time next year. :-)

5/19/2011 1:51:57 PM

sevierville, Tn

Based on the last few years & the number of new growers, unless this is a bad weather year....it will take 230+ to win something. Last year would have been 222.

5/19/2011 3:05:38 PM

Jamul

Thanks Chris, I didn't know that 10 individual growers grew melons that big. That's impressive.

5/19/2011 3:36:07 PM

Garner, NC

I think Chris grew about that many over 230!LOL

5/19/2011 4:40:02 PM

formerly RGG

I'm ready. Bring on the competition. :-)

5/19/2011 5:02:38 PM

Muddy Waters

Im thinking the 312 the biggest & the rest will be over 250 lbs.But if this cool weather continues make that a 212!! lol

5/19/2011 6:07:17 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

IMHO, the most telling post was from Marvin...stated that you have to go down "4" Pages to see the membership list...makes me sorta think that this is "WORKING"!!! The shared info is incredible!!! Peace, Wayne

5/19/2011 7:19:00 PM

Southeast Texas

how big will yours be wayne..just tell me i bet i can beat it.pumpkin,cantalope,watermelon what ever.dammitt

5/20/2011 12:03:26 AM

Muddy Waters

Paul you been smoking that Mycorrhizae again?? lol

5/20/2011 6:59:14 AM

Fenton, MI

The GWG has 109 members now. List is on page 4 of this forum.

5/20/2011 9:21:21 AM