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Woodburn, Indiana

We would like to announce some changes to the GPC board. Andy Wolf is stepping down after completing a two year term as President. He has been a member of the GPC board for a total ten years, and served as Secretary prior to taking the role of President.

The board has unanimously voted to elevate Ian Paton to the position of President. Ian has served for seven years as a GPC representative and will make a great leader going forward.

Jim Sherwood and John Vincent have each hit the end of their eight years of service in the GPC, and we thank them for their countless hours volunteered. Taking over John's Canadian territory will be Todd Kline from Quebec. Jim's west coast will now be represented by Gary Miller from California. Both Todd and Gary are longtime, well respected growers and should prove valuable assets to the GPC.

Jim's position of Treasurer will now be handled by Glen Martin. Last but certainly not least, the position of Vice President will go to Gary "The Wiz" Grande.

3/19/2017 11:50:08 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Many thanks to those whose terms are ending and congratulations to those taking over. We couldn't have a more qualified slate of officers.

3/19/2017 12:07:58 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

thank-you and congrats

3/19/2017 2:05:11 PM

Central NY

Yes...huge thanks to Andy and congrats to the new team!!

3/19/2017 3:15:33 PM

Honesdale Pa USA

Thanks to all officers past and present.

3/19/2017 10:32:39 PM

50 Acres

Thank you, to the retiring members. And congratulations to the new incoming members. Jim

3/20/2017 8:15:54 AM

Central Illinois

thank you for your time and dedication

3/20/2017 10:07:29 AM

Cduross1@rochester.rr.com

Awesome! Congrats to past and present members. Thank you.

3/20/2017 10:28:19 AM

Walhalla, ND.

Congratulations, keep up the great work.

3/20/2017 11:05:51 AM

Rhode Island

having served on the board several years ago i have a hint of what these great people have sacrificed to benefit us and the hobby/sport we love so much.anyone serving in a volunteer organization would surely agree.

im very proud and thankful for the hard work and dedication andy-jim-john-put forth on our behalf for so many years. proud to call all my friends.

a word about the new members/positions of our directorship for those who do not know them

pres ian paton ----great human being-intelligent-loyal, great choice---his twin brother stewie is top shelf as well.
vp- the wiz --- nuff said we all know and love him
tres- glen martin ----none better than greenbay glen
gary miller/todd kline---two long time heavy hitters with plenty of lifes experiences.great additions bar none.

lastly a word about this years gpc hall of fame inductee dave stelts.
i have lovingly called dave a lot of names over the years bur "commander"seems to fit the best.
he never found a situation he was unable to take charge of
he never stopped working 24-7 for the g p c.
his poor wife carol should have been inducted as well just for putting up with dave for those years of service.
when its all said and done though? commander dave stelts and those retirees mentioned above? they took this gpc of ours from a 20+ site organization in 2005 to a 2016 site total of i believe 110 sites world wide.
nuff said ---- thanks to all of you

pap @ rom wallace

3/20/2017 1:47:46 PM

Ontario, Canada

Couldn't have said it better Pap. Thanks to all the retiring members who have served on the GPC. Your dedication & hard work is gratefully appreciated by us all.

Phil & Jane

3/21/2017 8:25:58 AM