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Littlerock, WA

Hello fellow growers! We will be saying, "Happy retirement!" to Todd Kline soon, so we will be calling for prospective candidates to represent the central Canadian region for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. This person should be someone who can meet on a Sunday Zoom call, be a team player, a good sportsman, someone who has integrity, a good attitude, and believes in tactful communication. The committee is seeking an individual who has a heart for giving back to the giant growing community, and wants to share their gifts to assist the GPC board in recognizing growers, putting on a convention, assisting weighoff sites, and growing the GPC. Please email Cindy Tobeck, President [email protected] to throw your hat into the ring, or with questions by May 1.

3/31/2026 12:40:24 AM

Nova Scotia

So sorry to hear Todd is stepping down after the many years he dedicated to the GPC and involvement with pumpkin growers around the World. Also of course a great person and grower who represented Canadian growers/sites. Watch out if he has favorable growing conditions and more time now with giant pumpkins and squash first and foremost! He's long overdue! All the best Todd, the DILL FAMILY.

And best of luck GPC with a new Central Canada rep.

3/31/2026 8:54:39 AM

Tenino, WA.

Thank you Todd for all of your time and hard work given to all growers. I know that I am missing data from the 1993 to 2005 but this is what I do have. Your life time Master Gardener point total is 2415.13 which ranks in second place. You have 276 GPC entries 125 of which were 1st place entries. Your accomplishments go on and on. There is not enough space on this thread to note all of them. You will be missed! It will be very hard to find someone to replace you on the GPC committee. Best of luck and again Thank you for all you have given to all of us.

4/4/2026 1:17:24 PM

Tenino, WA.

Howard please contact me

4/4/2026 1:17:56 PM