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Woodburn, Indiana

It is with a heavy heart that the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, (GPC) announces the retirement of two great members, Dave "Unibrow" Stelts and Don "the cougar slayer" Young. Dave has served the GPC since 2004 as President. Don has served since 2011 and was an at large member covering the Central US territory. We wish both of them well!

With the retirement of Mr. Stelts the GPC has some promotions to the committee. Assuming the role of President will be Andy Wolf from New York. Andy's previous role was Secretary, which will be filled by Kelly Klinker from Indiana.

Finally, we have three new board members to welcome to the committee. Kevin Snyder will be taking over the Northeast region, Sam Lovelace will be in charge of the new Southern region and Glen Martin will assume the Central US region. Please join me in welcoming our new team!

"The GPC's mission cultivates the hobby of growing giant pumpkins throughout the world by establishing standards and regulations that ensure quality of fruit, fairness of competition, recognition of achievement, fellowship and education for all participating growers and weigh-off sites."

http://www.gpc1.org/

12/30/2014 9:31:49 AM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

3 cheers for Dave and Don for a job that was way above and beyond well done. Congrats to new members, Kevin, Sam and Glen.

12/30/2014 11:49:01 AM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

Forgot to add, big congrats for Andy. An excellent choice to take over for Dave.

12/30/2014 11:58:57 AM

Salem, Ohio USA

Thank you to Dave and Don for their outstanding service to the pumpkin growing community.
The three new GPC members are very nice choices. Good luck to Andy and Kelly on their new duties. Al Gibson

12/30/2014 1:02:46 PM

Claysburg , PA

Thank you to Dave and Don on the job you fellows have done .

Congrats to the new GPC members . Now I get to bug Kevin with all my questions instead of Andy .

12/30/2014 1:13:00 PM

Colorado

Congrats everybody coming and going. The GPC has morphed into a great organization through a lot of hard work by el presidante ,don, andy and the rest of the crew.

12/30/2014 1:33:00 PM

Ireland

A job more than well done by Dave and Don over the years and I would like to thank you guys for your time and effort in bringing our hobby forward.
To Andy and the new committee, best wishes for the future I'm sure you guys will do a brilliant job!
Micheál

12/30/2014 1:38:16 PM

Parker, Co

A big thank you to Dave and Don You have put in untold time and effort to further our organization. Congratulations to Andy, Kevin, Sam and Glenn, great choices. Pete and Cindi

12/30/2014 2:23:13 PM

Vernal, Utah

Thanks Dave and Don. Congrats to the new representatives. Dori and Lee Perry

12/30/2014 5:25:13 PM

Muddy Waters

Thanks Don & Dave you did a great job!Welcome to the newbies!!

12/30/2014 5:58:35 PM

Pinetops,n.c.

thanks dave and don for your hard work and dedication to our great hobby.i also want to say that in my opinion, andy wolf will make an excellent president to continue to promote giant veggie growing throughout the world.as a southerner, i would like to also say that we are in great hands with sam lovelace representing us.

12/30/2014 6:00:28 PM

stoughton WI

thanks dave and don, and congrats to the new members

12/30/2014 6:03:14 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Dave and Don, great job. I don't think you can find a funner guy then Don! He knows how to represent while also having a good time doing so.

Congrats to everyone else. Andy and Sam, two of the nicest guys around.

12/30/2014 6:16:41 PM

Ohio

Class acts BOTH of them!!!!! Thank you both for all of your very very hard work you have given to all of us.

12/30/2014 7:28:22 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Looks like the GPC will continue to be in good hands. Congratulations Andy and thanks Dave and Don for all your hard work. It's the dedication of the few which make the GPC a success for us all.

12/30/2014 7:50:32 PM

sevierville, Tn

thanks Dave & Don for the great job you did for all of us. Congrads to the new board members & president. Best of luck !

12/30/2014 8:10:20 PM

Dundee Michigan

Thanks Dave and Don for your time and efforts and congrats to Andy, Kelly, Sam, Glenn, and Kevin for your upcoming contributions and time.

12/30/2014 8:44:00 PM

valparaiso, in

Congrats Kelly.

12/30/2014 10:33:38 PM

Massillon, Ohio

God only knows how many hours Dave has put in the last 10 years, to keep the GPC a strong and productive organization. And he did it in a professional manner. Thank you Dave! The group coming in to serve and lead is impressive. We are a lucky bunch to have these dedicated people!

12/31/2014 8:39:52 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

Thank you for all of your hard work... Past and present and future ...

12/31/2014 8:44:41 AM

Cameron

Thanks Dave & Don for the countless hours you both have put onto the GPC. Your hard work & dedication to the sport is second to none & is gratefully appreciated by us all. Thanks also to Andy, Kelly & the other new executives for assuming these new roles. All the best. Jane & Phil

12/31/2014 9:55:14 AM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

Thanks to all of you and especially to Don for
those three seeds.

12/31/2014 10:17:54 AM

Rhode Island

The gpc has evolved from a tiny 23 site group to well over 85 sites during Daves presidency.
Dave and his executives have been a driving force for the gpc, its sites and growers for many years.
I was proud to have served with him on the executive committee for several years.

Cudos as well to my buddy Don Young.We will miss seeing that big smile of his for sure.a great friend as well.

Andy Wolf? could there have been a better replacement to navigate the gpc through the coming years? I think not. Andy has been a tireless worker for the gpc and will have my full support.

Welcome new committe members as well. Have a great ride.

pap wallace

12/31/2014 10:59:20 AM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Congrats to all new members, just a word of caution, If you're asking Jim for money for a project, make sure you have everything in writing with backup, cause he will say no over and over
Dave you did and were awesome.
Don My feather wearing partner, you were a pleasure to work with, enjoy your time away

Eddy

12/31/2014 1:53:26 PM

Honesdale Pa USA

Thanks to all GPC officers past and present. You are the reason that the GPC has grown and prospered over the years. Congrats Andy, you deserve it!

12/31/2014 8:28:11 PM