GIE Show 2006 Photos

 
Participants dig some dirt with Bobcat equipment at EXPO's Product Field Day Nov. 2 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.

 
Kevin Vinroe, northeast regional sales manager for Compact Power, demonstrates a trencher at the Product Field Day.

 
Ariens was ready for the low temperatures at the Product Field Day--its outdoor demo area was equipped with small fires to keep attendees warm.

 
PLANET held a live auction Nov. 2 with items up for bid ranging from fertilizer to football jerseys.

 
Harry Collins' calls led the live auction.

 
A sampling of the sports memorabilia up for auction.

 
From left, Shane Vosberg, Erin Maurer, Barb Mulhern and Miles Kuperus led an educational session on safety programs.

 
Phil Fogarty, left, helps John Marchionda pick paint colors for his pallet at the Project Evergreen reception.

 
Alan White lends his artistic flair to the canvas set up at Project Evergreen's reception.

 
Former Ohio State University football great Archie Griffin signs an autograph for Marion Bolick.

 
John Deere shows its latest equipment at the GIE indoor expo.

 
Attendees try the "Whac-a-Grub" game Nufarm set up to promote its new product, Mallet.

 
Dixie Chopper's newest mowers include the Excalibur and the propane mower.

 
Master of Ceremonies Richard Lehr fires up the crowd during the PLANET awards banquet.

 
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PLANET committee members are sworn-in during a ceremony at the organization's meeting.

 
PLANET board members show off their plaques.

 
Keynote speaker and former football player Brian Holloway talks to the crowd about being a playmaker in their businesses.