GPC Sites
Guys. I am one of tow site coordinators for The Altoona, PA GPC weighoff.
Everything Wayne says is true. When we first asked to be a site, we were
turned down because there was a site near us in Thomas Mills. PA. We weren't
happy but we waited, had our own small weighoff locally and went to the GPC
site to meet other growers, the big boys, and had a good time. The site in
Thomas Mills failed and we requested that we be a site for a second time. The
committee gave us the okay and the rest is history. As you know, we had the
World's Largest Pumpkin weighed here in Altoona. Hugh Wiberg treated us very
well as did everyone else we came in contact with in the GPC. We have a great
relationship with the Ohio site and our Pennsylvania Growers come to Altoona
each year. Gerry CHeckon made us famous this year. We had the largest
pumpkin, tomato and cantelope in 1999 and we got a lot of prize money because
of it. I have not a single complaint about the GPC or Hugh Wiberg. I also
feel that Ray Waterman has done a great job over the years and we should all
give credit where credit is due. As far as I personally can say, Ray made
only one big mistake. Long before we knew of the GPC, we asked Ray if we
could be a WPC site and he said no. I have no malice about that and
communicate with Ray on a regular basis. I doubt he even remembers it though
I, of course, do. I am going to try to attend his weighoff this year as it is
a week before ours. I have never met Ray in person and look forward to the
visit. Ray is a great marketer and we could all certainly learn from him.
Anyway, I start my seeds tomorrow and I have a very good feeling about this
year. Good luck to all and "Break a leg."
Marv in Altoona
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