The Ohio Christmas Tree Association  wrapped up a very successful Winter Meeting on January 23, 2010 at Kottman Hall on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus.  Listed below are the highlights of the awards that were presented during the business meeting. 

 

 

 

 

              Each year we hold a ‘Golden Light Bulb” session during the winter meeting.  Members have the opportunity to share unique  ideas that have popped into the minds of members thereby turning on a mental light allowing them to visualize a new way to work smarter rather than harder.  This year’s winner was Ruth Ann Manners  of Manners Pine Tree Lodge in Ashtabula County.   This year’s photo contest also showcased the  talents of our members.  Winners in this year’s contest include:  Swan Farm, Kaleidoscope Farms in Hancock County, The Cambridge Trading Company in Guernsey County , Cackler Family Farms LLC in Delaware County  and Scheetz Tree Farm, Inc located in Coshocton County. 

 

 The OCTA board of Directors also met prior to the winter meeting.  Leadership for the upcoming year includes the following:

 

President:  Dave Reese of Kaleidoscope Farms (Hancock County)

Vice President:  Bill Cackler  of Cackler Family Farms (Delaware County)

Secretary:  Mary Jan Perdulla of  Pioneer Trails Tree Farm (Mahoning County)

Treasurer:  Avery Wilcox III of Wilcox Farms (Lorain County)

 

Greg Dush  of Pine Tree Barn and Farms  was also welcomed as a new board member. 

 

 Each year the OCTA recognizes an individual that goes beyond the call of duty to promote the Christmas tree industry .  This year the association inducted  John Henson of Henson’s Hideaway in Ashtabula  County  as the OCTA Hall of Fame inductee.  (Photo shown to the right.)

 

 For more information on the OCTA activities, please contact the OCTA Office at 740.828.3331.