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Dec. 19, 2009 for immediate release.


The GPC is proud to announce the placement of Ian Patton as member at large covering the future interests of the GPC in the fast growing European Region.

Ian has been a valued UK coordinator for the EGVGA and founder of xtream pumpkin growers (XPG) a grower’s cooperative in 2007. He is also a site and former UK record holder in giant pumpkins. Ian has spent countless years in horticulture operating a flower production facility.

Ian has received unanimous support from the current voting members in the European region. His duties will help the executive committee as the GPC moves forward into future new venues in Europe and Worldwide.

Please join us in Congratulating Ian on his addition to the GPC Executive Committee.

About the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC)
The GPC is the major organizer and sanctioning body overseeing Giant Pumpkin and vegetable growing in the United States of America, Canada, Europe and the world. Now with more than seventy weigh-off locations throughout the world the GPC and it’s sponsored sites are attended by hundreds of thousands to the ever popular annually run festivals and weekend events held each summer and fall. For sponsorship details and more information please contact President Dave Stelts by email to [email protected]

“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.”

12/18/2009 6:01:58 PM

Coventry R.I.

Congrat,s Ian,,,

12/18/2009 7:19:49 PM

Antigonish,Nova Scotia,Canada

Yes, excellent choice, Ian has helped promote this great hobby of ours on both sides of the "Pond"!
Bravo, Ian!
Bill

12/18/2009 10:25:24 PM

Nikiski, Alaska 99635

The GPC is in good hands. Congrats Ian.

12/18/2009 11:13:21 PM

Germany (Bavaria)

Congrats Ian! Great to have an other grower in the GPC committee.

Raimund

12/19/2009 4:25:48 PM

Ireland

Congrats Ian!!!!!!

12/20/2009 6:07:23 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Way to go IAN~!! CongratZ

12/20/2009 9:23:36 AM