The Charter Membership is Closed. Thank you to the 250 Growers who Signed UP!
GPC Charter Member help grow the future of giant pumpkin and giant fruit growing worldwide.
Charter Member List
Thank You Charter Members!
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Supporting the Future of Giant Fruit Growing
Charter Members help support the work that keeps the giant fruit growing world thriving:
Maintaining official records and competition standards
Supporting international weigh-off sites
Promoting grower education and outreach
Supporting the International Growers Convention
Growing the global giant fruit and vegetable community
Discover Why Growers Are Becoming Charter Members
Here’s what one dedicated grower had to say
Tom Trombley says, “As a competitive grower, it’s easy to justify spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars in the pursuit of growing at the highest level. From seeds, amendments, biological inoculants, and the never-ending list of supplies needed to keep these things from getting too cold, too hot, too dry, or too wind-ravaged, the costs can really add up.
So, it seems like a no-brainer to support the organization that ensures we’ll be able to continue to enjoy this hobby, well into the future. It isn’t hard to imagine that without the GPC, the “perks” we often take for granted as growers would cease to exist.
We are blessed with a very hard-working and dedicated GPC committee that selflessly continues to give their time and many talents, so as growers, we shouldn’t hesitate to support them with our treasure.
I am very excited with the direction the GPC is moving in, and proud to be a Charter Member. I believe there are many more growers out there who feel likewise, plus everyone would look good in a cool GPC hat!”</
Exclusive Member Perks
Recognition
- Permanent recognition on the GPC website
- Recognition on GPC Facebook
- Recognition at the International Growers Convention
Exclusive Member Perks
- Early access to IGC registration
- Early access to IGC hotel room blocks
- Charter Member ribbon for convention badge
Member Status
- Personal Charter Member number
- Digital social media badge
- Automatic Gold Membership when the future membership program launches
Charter Member Gift Package
Each Charter Member receives a commemorative gift package including exclusive GPC Charter Member collectible hat and mug recognizing you as an early supporter.
A Limited Opportunity
The Charter Membership Program closed permanently since the full 250 memberships registered.
Now:
• No additional Charter Members will be accepted
• The group will remain permanently closed
Charter Members represent a historic group supporting the next era of the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) Charter Membership Program is a voluntary fundraising initiative designed to support the mission and activities of the GPC.
Charter Members are recognized as early supporters helping fund the next phase of growth for the organization.
The Charter Membership contribution is:
$100 to join
The contribution can be paid through PayPal or a check.
Yes. Participation in the Charter Membership Program is completely voluntary.
The GPC is exploring the idea of a future compulsory membership structure, but participation in the Charter Membership Program is not required.
When the GPC launches its future membership structure, all Charter Members will automatically be converted to Gold Membership status under the new program.
Details of the future membership structure will be announced at a later date.
The opportunity to join the Charter Membership Program expires on March 7, 2027, or when the charter membership reaches 250 growers, whichever comes first.
After this point:
No additional Charter Memberships will be offered
The group of Charter Members will be permanently closed
This makes Charter Members a limited founding group of supporters.
Charter Members will receive the following benefits:
Recognition
Permanent acknowledgement on the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth website
Acknowledgement on the GPC Facebook page
Recognition at the International Growers Convention
Early access to IGC registration/room block
Name Badge Ribbon at International Grower's Convention
Charter Membership Number
Digital 'GPC Charter Member' badge suitable for social media, etc.
Charter Member Status
Permanent recognition as a GPC Charter Member
Automatic conversion to Gold Membership once the new membership program launches
Charter Member Gift Package
Each Charter Member will receive a special GPC Charter Member gift package shipped directly from the GPC promotional supplier.
Items may include:
Charter commemorative Member hat
Charter commemorative Member mug
Supporting the Mission of the GPC
Charter Members help fund the continued work of the GPC, including:
Maintaining official records and standards for giant fruit and vegetable competitions
Supporting international weigh-off sites
Promoting grower education and outreach
Supporting the International Growers Convention
Growing the global giant fruit and vegetable growing community
Yes.
The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Each Charter Member can request a charitable contribution receipt acknowledging their donation.
In accordance with IRS requirements, the receipt will disclose the fair market value of any goods received, and only the portion exceeding that value may be tax-deductible.
Charter Members are helping build the future of the GPC while being recognized as founding supporters of the organization’s next chapter.
Because the program closed permanently since 250 members registered, Charter Members will represent a limited and historic group of supporters within the GPC community.