About GPCA

Burnett Scholarship Cliff Nipper 229-273-1310 Nipperc1@bellsouth.net	Awarded three $1000 scholarships to children of GPCA members, funded exclusively lthrough the GPCA golf tournament.
By-Laws Tom Buchanan 912-265-8485 tbuchanan@allgoodpestsolutions.com
Conferences: Athens Co-Chairman Julie Fogg julie.fogg@univarusa.com Co-Chairman Roger Lemaster 706-234-2666 rogerlemaster@cookspest.com South Georgia Co-Chairman Manuel Snipes 229/241-9372 mmjs@mchsi.com Co-Chairman Robert Grizzard 478/746-6291 gizzynet@netscape.net	Summer Co-Chairman Scott Eubanks 770-832-3129 seubanks@callnorthwest.com Co-Chairman Eunice Hall 770-592-2193 eghall@dow.com
Education: Co-Chairman Randy Martin 770/475-0649 rmartin@hometecexterminating.com Co-Chairman Craig Goodwin 404-877-4600 cgoodwin@rollins.com	In 2004 - GPCA conducted 5 pest control technology courses, lasting six weeks each. Of the students who take the course to prepare for the state PCO exam, we have a 90% pass rate. In the process of reformatting and updating the PCO course to CD. Continued the 4th Tuesday FREE training at the GPCA office. In November 2005 began the 1st train the trainer program that will help provide a method to teach potential instructors how to develop and present a program Since January, 2005, reviewed, corrected and submitted 9,760 credit slips to the Department of Agriculture, and 194 to other states. From January-July 2005, we held 51 Region meetings with an average attendance of 30. In 2004, we held 427 hours of training, in 2004 and 190 hours was free. From January-July 2005, we offered 254 hours of training with 128 free.
Golf Co-Chairman Brantley Russell 706-863-4014 brussell@arrowexterminators.com Co-Chairman Kim Floyd 770-986-7600 kim.floyd@univarusa.com	In 2005 participating companies raised over $100,000. GPCA donated $15,500 from proceeds earned at the Charity Golf Tournament held in September. The Georgia Pest Control Association is the LARGEST single donor to Leukemia/Lymphoma research in the state of Georgia!
Government Co-Chairman, Rick Bell 770/552-4943 Rbell@arrowexterminators.com Co-Chairman, Jeff "Bodine" Sinyard 229/435-6257 sinyardbugman@aol.com	Since 1997 GaLink has represented the Georgia Pest Control Association. GaLink was recently named as the lobbying firm with: The most integrity The most knowledgeable The most influence. GPCA was the first state association in 1987 to hold a legislative event. We have held an event every year since then. In 2005, we sponsored a legislative luncheon for 175 state legislators, at which time we visited with them, told them about our industry and made a positive statement about pest control to all lawmakers. We served Sprayberry's Barbecue - a name associated with quality and GPCA Provided documentation which helped secure continued funding for the Formosan Research project for the 4th year - even though it had been originally approved for only 3 years. Maintained a grassroots program that reaches more than 100 of our state's elected officials through direct contact and representation. Organized a Forum of industry representatives to discuss the pros and cons of label vs. minimum standards. Hosted a luncheon for an EPA delegation visiting Georgia to crawl houses, and learn first hand what termite work is all about - these are the folks who decide what labels will be approved for use for EPA. Sent a delegation to Washington to visit Georgia's Senators and Congressmen as a goodwill contact and supporter.
Leadership Chairman, Jerry Baker 404-456-2150 jerryb@cookspest.com	The leadership program kicked off in June with 17 participants representing pest control companies from throughout the state. Already, we are placing these participants on committees to utilize their energy and enthusiasm in GPCA
Member Services Co-Chairman Joe Morgan 770-997-1118 joem@carrollext.com Co-Chairman Tim Bird 678-775-3037 tbird@allgoodpestsolutions.com	GPCA finished its 2004/2005 fiscal year representing more than 5000 individuals in the pest control industry via its company, allied, honorary and individual memberships. GPCA's member services include: Discount telephone service via ITC DeltaCom Credit card processing services Discount Forms and educational supplies Rules & Regulations service - pay a flat rate once and receive perpetual updates. Annual Membership Directory Listing on the GPCA website with search engines for consumers to locate you.
Public Relations Chairman Danny Nix 770/535-7670 dnix@arrowexterminators.com Co-Chairman Julie Ramirez 706-216-7378 julie@forsythexterminating.com	Hired a professional publicist to help make consumers more aware of the positive story of pest control. Among our projects this past year: National and local press releases in PCT and PEST CONTROL MAGAZINE about GPCA Pest Control Month Kit Features for the PROFILE Developed Membership Promo piece and Website copy Developed several brochures promoting GPCA News releases to the local media about GPCA's involvement with Leukemia/Lymphoma Society and our efforts to raise money. Concerted effort to improve the visibility and perception of the pest control industry in Georgia
WDO Chairman, Jeff Dunn 770-436-2020 jdunn@callnorthwest.com Co-Chairman Nancy Delany 770-650-7445 ndelany@arrowexterminators.com	This committee reviews rules and regulations proposed and submits opinions to the Commission. They develop networking opportunities between: Pest control and Home Builders Pest Control and the Realty Industry Pest Control and Mortgage Bankers Pest Control and Home Inspectors Pest Control and Attorneys Pest Control and the Academic Research Community They develop "good business guidelines" for our industry which included the GPCA position about foam below grade. Annually plans a field trip to visit research facilities.