Bug Bytes Volume 13 Issue 1

Posted By: Glenda Lehmberg Bug Bytes,

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July 4, 2025 | Vol. 13 Issue 1
GPCA is dedicated to
 Growth, Professionalism, Community & Advocacy

GPCA office is closed July 4 in Observance of the Holiday
Office hours July 7-11 will be 8:30am-2:00pm due to Summer Conference
Veteran Spotlight
Pat Evans
Honoring those who served our country...
Pat Evans

Pat served in the Army from 1990-1995 as a 19 Delta Scout with an E4 Corporal ranking.  His term included deployments to Iraq and Turkey in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Provide Comfort.  

After serving, Pat began working for a friend in the pest control industry which led him from Technician to Branch Manager over 18 years.  When the company he worked for sold, Pat was hired as an Outside Sales Representative for Veseris serving GA and the Carolinas.  He just celebrated 3 years with Veseris this month.  

Thank you Pat for your honorable service to our Country.  You inspire others to give selflessly and serve courageously. 
Pat with Army buddy.  
Pat and daughter Brooke.
What is PestVets?
GPCA Committee with the Mission to make Pest Management an industry of choice for veterans in Georgia, to be recognized as the best industry for veterans to work in, and to be an industry that supports veterans.

You DO NOT need to be a veteran to serve on the Committee.  We are looking for people who want to support this mission. 
Committee Chair: Rick Anglian, Syngenta/Co-Chair: Chad Beranek, Arrow Exterminators
If you would like to be involved, contact Rick at rick.anglian@syngenta.com

Initiatives of PestVets:
  • Sell apparel and coins to provide funding for Veteran Relief/Outreach Projects
  • Organize and participate in an annual Coat Drive for Veterans
  • Encourage recognition of military veterans within the Pest Management Industry
  • Welcome military veterans into the industry as a viable career option post-military
Veteran Spotlight
We want to recognize veterans within the Association.
Please submit a write-up and photos of GPCA Veterans to Glenda@GPCA.org.
 
Veteran of the Year Award
Nominate someone to receive the Veteran of the Year Award.  Deadline November 15
See Requirements and Nomination Form online at https://www.gpca.org/gpca-awards
 
 GPCA Guardian Shotgun Raffle
Random drawing to be July 8, 2025 at the GPCA Summer Conference
Guardian Dessert Reception


FAIR SLX De Luxe 600 Black 28 gauge Over & Under shotgun
Purchase 1 Entry for $25 or 5 Entries for $100
Winners DO NOT need to be present to win.
 
Two guns with the words with Springfield Armory in the background

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Participation Ends July 7, 2025 at 1pm
 
All are welcome to participate in the Raffle! 
To learn more about becoming a GPCA Guardian go to https://www.gpca.org/catalog/guardian-membership 
or contact co-Chair Walt Weinwurm at walt.weinwurm@envu.com..
Buy Raffle Entries
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