By GPCA PR Committee
January 2021
Friends and Members,

First and foremost, we would like to wish all of our members a Happy New Year! In this edition of the PR Corner, we will be highlighting the different ways that you can get involved with GPCA this upcoming year. Whether it is through volunteering or general feedback, there are many different ways you can contribute to the success of GPCA in 2021!

Thank you for your continued hard work, involvement and advocacy for our industry.
We Want You!
Join a Committee Today!

Are you looking for a way to become more involved with the pest control industry and GPCA? Look no further! As a member of the Georgia Pest Control Association, we encourage everyone to join a committee in order to help promote the advocacy for our industry.

Below is a list of the current committees we have:

  • GPCA Education Committee
  • Conference Committees (Athens, North Georgia and South Georgia)
  • Golf Committee
  • PR Committee
  • GPCA Leadership Committee
  • GPCA PestVets Committee
GPCA Awards New Hall of Fame Member
Congratulations to Chris Gorecki!

During the Dalton (Athens) Winter Conference, Chris Gorecki was inducted to the GPCA Hall of Fame. This award honors individuals who have dedicated their career and energy to advancing the pest management industry. In addition, they must also have worked toward the advancement of the Georgia Pest Control Association.

Chris has over 33 years of experience in the pest control industry where he has helped contribute to the success of Rollins/Orkin and the Georgia Pest Control Association. This honorable distinction was presented to Chris by Hall of Fame member, Rick Bell.

Thank you for all you do Chris, we are truly grateful for your knowledge and expertise!
Benefits of Membership
Educational Training

GPCA offers several services to help you and your company grow and prosper - as well as meet the regulatory needs to maintain your license. Some of the educational opportunities we provide are:

  • Free monthly training (4th Tuesday Training); This includes two hours of classes, WDO or HPC depending on the month.
  • Road shows provide an opportunity to receive 6 credit hours for your certification.
  • Region Meetings are held either monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly depending on the region you reside in.
  • We offer four major conferences each year including: Athens Winter Conference, Summer Conference, Northwest GA Conference, South GA Conference.
  • PCO Course
  • PCO Cram Days
Calendar of Events
January 2021:

January 26 - 4th Tuesday Training (More details coming soon)
January 28 - Region 2 Meeting
February 2021:

February 25 - Region 2 Meeting
Are You Interested in Joining a Committee?
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