Government & Legislative Committee Hosting a Pest Control BBQ
at Capitol Building

This year the Georgia Department of Agriculture – the nation’s oldest state department of agriculture - is celebrating 150 years of service to the people of Georgia and our state’s #1 industry. I’m excited to share that the Department is hosting a 150^th Anniversary Celebration on February 28, 2024, at 2:00PM in the Capitol Rotunda. This event is open to the public and we encourage you to share this invite with your members, staff, and/or students. 

Our Department is blessed to have an incredible group of partners, and I want to thank each of you as well as your members and staff for the work you do every day to move this industry forward. I look forward to continuing to work together, ensuring the future of Georgia agriculture remains bright, and I sincerely hope to see you on the 28^th.

God Bless & Keep Plowin’!

Tyler J Harper

Commissioner, Georgia Department of Agriculture

TO ALL GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL LICENSEES, INTERESTED PERSONS AND PARTIES

GPCA Donates $2000 to VEO

Last Week: NPMA Continues to Push for Preemption

In January: Executive Director of GPCA Announces Change

Kelly McLendon, CAE, has served as GPCA's Executive Director for nearly two years. This week, Kelly announced her departure.

The Executive Board states, "We are disappointed that GPCA is losing Kelly as our Executive Director.  Her positive imprint on our association will be felt for many years to come.  The executive team is starting the process of securing a new executive director to lead us into the future.  If you have a strong candidate for consideration, please email their contact and supporting information to Kelly@gpca.org."

"It has been a pleasure working with you all over the last two years. I was looking forward to many more, but unfortunately, I've had some health setbacks that make it impossible to continue as your Executive Director. I wish you all my best Going forward and hope to see you in the future," Kelly added.

McLendon will serve a 30-day transition period with her last day officially being Friday, February 23, 2024.

Summer Conference Hotel Information!

Mark your calendars. Georgia Pest Control Association's 2024 Summer Conference will be held on July 8 - 10, 2024.

The Westin Jekyll Island

110 Ocean Way

Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527

Book your group rate for Georgia Pest Control Association 2024

Room Block expires on June 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm

RESERVATIONS

Individual Call-In Reservations:  Individual reservations can be made online or by calling (912) 635-4545 (select option #1) or toll free at 1-800-937-8461 and referencing the GPCA 2024 Room Block.

 Please note a couple of user tips and important details regarding your group RESLINK:

• The group RESLINK is best opened in Chrome or Edge internet web browsers. Using alternate internet web browsers, i.e. Internet Explorer or Firefox will result in a “No Availability” or “Error” outcome.
• A “No Availability” outcome will result if the requested room type is not available for all nights of the intended stay. Should this occur, try to adjust the dates of stay or select an alternate room type.
• The start & end date may include pre- and/or post- group days (subject to availability) which may be different than the arrival & departure dates listed on the contract agreement.

Room Nights at the Westin will be as follows:

Island View: $269 per night

Partial Ocean View: $279 per night

Ocean View: $299 per night

Ocean Front: $329 per night

We have an alternate room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island.  Reservations can be made by calling 912-635-3733 or 1-800-426-7866 and mentioning “Georgia Pest Control Association” to get the block rate.

 Room Nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites will be as follows:

 Double Queen Suite: $259 per night

King Suite: $249 per night

Standard Double Queen: $239 per night

More details to come.