|
The CT GS&PGA Mission Statement
The Connecticut Giant Squash & Pumpkin Growers Association is a group of individuals who have organized for the purpose of furthering the sport of competitive Giant Squash & Pumpkin growing. We also intend to involve & assist hobbyist growers & further the overall interest in these amazing fruit (Cucurbita maxima var. Atlantic Giant, et al.).
With all the effort required to grow these fruit competitively and the pressures we already have on our domestic & professional lives, it seems fitting to join those of like interest who share similar local environmental & demographic challenges for the mutual benefit of the members at large. It is in this vein that we gather as a group to support one another, to share ideas and resources for the continued advancement of our own personal best growing efforts as well as the larger growing community we exist within. We desire a better historical perspective of the subject plant so that we may continue to improve their genetics. We recognize that education is critical to improving the Connecticut area grower's results. However we continue to encourage membership from all areas.
It is our goal to foster a sense of camaraderie without losing sight of the benefits of outreach.
Our predecessor organization was founded in 2003
The 2003 Metro New York Pumpkin Spy Tour was an assembly of CT & Metro NYC area growers who gathered for a Pumpkin Patch Tour of the groups growing efforts that year. Tour members & destinations were:
Stephen Jepsen (current club President of CT)
David Garrell (current Vice President of CT)
Bart Toftness (CT)
James Stead (NY)
Glenn Andrews (NY)
Chuck Radcliff (New Jersey)
Alan Reynolds (Tour destination in CT)
The Conn Giant Squash & Pumpkin Growers Assoc incorporated in 2004
Our Association formalized in 2004. We continued our Summer Spy Tour tradition which is always open to members & other allied clubs. The groups founding members are:
Stephen Jepsen (current club President of CT)
David Garrell (current Vice President of CT)
Adam Wheeler (current Secretary of CT)
Jeff Herman (CT)
Raymond Leonzi (current Treasurer of CT)
Bart Toftness (CT)
James Stead (NY)
Ken Desrosiers (CT)
Chris Fasciano (CT)
John Deary (CT)
Alan Reynolds (CT)
The Conneticut Giant Squash & Pumpkin Growers Association
116 Sherman Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
|
