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The GPC is proud to announce some exciting news:

Dick Wallace has retired from the GPC Committee as of the end of 2007 when his term expired. We thank him for his years of amazing service, and fear the pumpkins to come now that he will have more free time, ha ha.

To replace his seat, we have chosen Heino Helbock of Austria. Heino will be helping us out with an expanding number of sites and growers from Europe, and I am sure he will be a great help to the GPC needs of growers in that area of the world.

1/7/2008 8:27:35 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Thank you Dick for all that you've done for the GPC & in particular for ALL of your contributions to the betterment of the Giant Pumpkin world. Many folks don't realize just how many times the name "Wallace" has appeared in the branches of todays hierarchy trees.

Besides genetics though, Dick has shared so much knowlege & helped advance this hobby way beyond where he found it. If we put it to a vote, very few growers could match Dick Wallace for information sharing.

1/7/2008 9:04:42 PM

Colorado

thanks Pap!

1/7/2008 9:07:02 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Wecome Heino to the GPC. As we discussed by email this morning, we appreciate your willingness to serve. Thank you! We will be here for you should the need arise. We are a diverse group with a strong (and mostly orange) common bond.

1/7/2008 9:07:29 PM

Minnesota

Thanks for everything Dick Wallace, Congratulations Mr. Helbock.

1/7/2008 9:22:57 PM

ExtremeVegetables.com

Thank You Pap!!!
I enjoy your fresh ideas for the GPC!!
I hope there are more committee members on staff like yourself.
I also hope this doesn't mean we will be seeing less of you here?

1/7/2008 9:54:28 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

AbbyPappy, what we gonna do without you!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

1/7/2008 9:59:58 PM

Parker, Co

From Pres of the GPC to Dear AbbyPappy...that is quite a leap. I do think your new column (dear ABPA) will keep you busy! Thanks for being such a great GPC board member. You have promoted growing giant pumpkins like nobody else i know!!!!!! see you soon, cindilu

1/7/2008 10:01:58 PM

Mulino, Oregon

Hey Dick, since you've retired from the GPC, how about a board position on the PGVG!

1/7/2008 10:06:41 PM

Parker, Co

Pete informs me that you were not pres of the GPC...oh, well YOU WERE MY PRESIDENT!!!! cind

1/7/2008 10:10:47 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

I have always enjoyed everything about Dick Wallace.......and I've never met him personally. He has the same old world, conservative, common-sense, no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is attitude I do. Dick has been a great off-season bonus to us all. He keeps us entertained.

My best wishes to the GPC's newest committtee member. May God help you!

1/7/2008 10:12:59 PM

Rhode Island

thank you everyone for the kind remarks

i have communicated several times with heino because of his membership in the sngpg. hes a good guy who will only make the gpc that much better.

i have always felt that new blood every several years makes for a much better organization.

just like this pumpkin hobby of ours. where would the hobby be if new people did not partake in the hobby?

beside i was running out of ideas --- lol

pap

1/7/2008 10:36:33 PM

Santa Rosa California

you still going to grow dick thanks for you service

1/7/2008 10:53:14 PM

Knopp, Germany

Thanks for everything Pap, your selfless service will never be forgotten.

Congrats Heino on your selection, big shoes to fill but I know you will do a great job.

1/7/2008 11:57:22 PM

Ohio

you really hit the nail on the head there Owen (selfless).

Thanks Pappy! And congrats Heino!

Brooks

1/8/2008 4:16:28 AM

Austria

Thanks everybody for the kind words and the warm welcome.

Thank you Pap for all you are doing for the community of growers. Your dedication in helping others is unique.

I guess nobody could ever fill shoes that big. Rumour has it some growers in RI even don`t dare to wear any, lol.

Recent years have brought an increasing number of GPC weigh offs all over Europe, which was only possible because of the great work which was done by people like Owen building the bridge over the big pond or the members of the Committee making it easier for smaller sites to join, just to name an expamle.

I feel honored to be able to work together with a great bunch of guys and will do my best to try help promoting the hobby especially here in Europe.

Heino

1/8/2008 10:38:22 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Pap, Thanks for all your work with the GPC. Your service to the pumpkin community is appreciated by us all. We wish Heino all the best in his new role.

Phil Hunt
Pres. GVGO

1/8/2008 11:38:16 AM

Knopp, Germany

Thanks for recognizing that Brooks, but there is one clarification that needs to be made because pap has been and still is such a great help at all levels.

I meant his selfless service to the GPC, but it is also well known that his selfless service goes well beyound that, and for that matter has been more influential on the AG growing community.

owen

1/8/2008 1:29:04 PM

Littleton, Colo

Does Paps have to be retired at least 5 years before he'z eligible for the Hall of Fame ??......

1/8/2008 8:23:56 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

We cannot begin to Thank Paps enough....He is indeed a special person.,

Luke

1/9/2008 8:15:44 AM

Cologne Brescia Italy

Thanks for anyting you have did, and help you gave me and to all, but I know that the cooperation will continue, just because Pap is Great inside itself!
And Welcome to Heino
Sorry for english
Sergio

1/9/2008 2:29:48 PM

Ohio

Amen Owen, Amen brother!

1/10/2008 4:35:11 PM