From

Location

Message

Date Posted

if you havent booked registration yet please do, were looking at head count for food and beverage we have a deadline coming
thanks

http://greatpumpkincommonwealth.com/index.php/news-events/blogs/352-the-big-show

1/4/2014 12:41:53 PM

East Jordan, MI

when is the deadline don, I may be missing it, but I don't see it anywhere.

1/4/2014 3:17:56 PM

East Jordan, MI

Never mind I found it on the registration form -- duh

Hotel reservation deadline is February 1, 2014
Early Seminar reservation deadline is February 8, 2014

1/4/2014 3:21:02 PM

Team Munson

The Hotel gives us rooms as needed by those who call in to get their reservations under our group code. The issue becomes that it is first come first serve meaning if the Hotel sells all of their rooms out before you make your reservation then you will not be able to get a room under our group rate that includes a breakfast buffet the morning after each night you stay for up to 2 people per room.

I would highly suggest that even if you are on the fence whether to go or not reserve your room now as the Hotel gives you up to 24 hours before your reservation to cancel at no charge. So pick up your phone & register today to make sure you don't miss our group block price!!!!


•Hotel reservations can be made by calling 866-253-2182 and ask for the "great pumpkin commonwealth rate" or "PKP". You can also make your reservation online at the Holiday Inn site. Be sure to use the following information when you make your reservation:


Booking Link: Great Pumpkin Commonwealth
Booking Code: PKP

1/6/2014 8:34:32 AM

President - GPC

THE 2014 GPC BIG SHOW in ORLANDO FLORIDA

February 21-22, 2014
FRIDAY
11am – Noon: Room open for registration.
Noon – 1:45pm: Pumpkins 101 - Hosted by Andy Wolf with guest panel
featuring Tim Mathison, Beni Meier, Bill& Dawn Northrup.
Break
2pm – ?: GPC year in review – Treasurer report, Secretary report, State of the
GPC report, then GPC lounge open floor discussion – if you want to talk about
it, question the committee, have ideas, or want to tell us how your day is going.
6pm – Midnight: Networking, snacks and beer!

1/8/2014 11:54:53 AM

President - GPC

SATURDAY AGENDA
8am – 9am Registration open
Russ Landry – “Building a better AG” – Russ speaks on the cutting edge science
behind developing a “stronger sink” and delaying fruit ripening.
Tim Mathison – Growing the World Record (and a couple 1800s)
Beni Meier – On growing his 2328 pound pumpkin.
Noon – 1pm: Lunch Break
Russ Landry – “Quest for the 8 Pound Tomato” – Russ speaks about what it will
take to break this elusive barrier, from growth patterns to promoting fused
blossoms, reducing plant stress and keeping the mater plant healthy.
Glenn & Margaret Martin – “Growing for the Master Gardener” – On
growing in ALL the categories, and doing it well.
RTI product Update
5:30 – Room open for Happy Hour
6pm – 7pm: Dinner
Bill & Dawn Northrup – NYC adventure – Presentation on the big trip.
7pm – 9pm Awards Show
We will have a less specific agenda & have more time for Q & A
immediately after each presenter is finished. Breaks will be timed as
needed.
AWARDS SHOW & DINNER
The awards dinner & show are a semi-formal event. The GPC asks that at a bare minimum
please wear a collared shirt, slacks, jeans are OK but they must not be faded or have holes in
them. No baseball caps, bib overalls, tennis shoes (running shoes) are permitted please
remember we are honoring our champions & HOF inductee please dress accordingly. No
one will be turned away for not following dress code.
Cash Bar
Beer: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Corona, Heineken
Wine: House Chardonnay, House Merlot, House Cabernet Sauvignon, House Zinfandel
Liquor: Svedka, Jim Beam, Canadian Club, Johnny Walker Black, Chervo, Bacardi and
Beefeater.

We HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

1/8/2014 11:55:35 AM

Team Munson

With each day you reserve a room under the GPC code you get 2 hot breakfast buffets to get your day started.

With the full convention you will get a complete beverage service all day Saturday. At lunch Saturday make your own Dagwood sandwich with many sides & assorted deserts.

The awards show dinner is a premium dinner buffet with all the salad, sides, & 3 main entree's to choose from or have all 3 - NY strip steak, Chicken Cordon Bleu, & Mahi Mahi.

No one should go hungry with all these high end food options!!!!!

1/9/2014 9:09:14 AM

Muddy Waters

Food was very tasty!

2/25/2014 3:15:38 PM