TIPA Celebrates Another Successful John McClung Memorial Golf Tournament

MISSION, Texas — The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated another successful John McClung Memorial Golf Tournament on August 7, bringing members and industry partners together for a day on the course in McAllen, Texas.

While golf provides the backdrop, the tournament has become much more than a day on the course. It creates an informal setting where growers, shippers, importers, distributors, service providers and industry partners can strengthen existing relationships, make new connections and spend meaningful time with fellow members.

“Events like the John McClung Memorial Golf Tournament are an important part of what makes the TIPA community special,” said Ed Bertaud of IFCO, TIPA’s Golf Committee Chair. “Our members do business together throughout the year, but opportunities like this allow them to spend time together in a completely different environment. The conversations and relationships built on the golf course are the best part about this event.”

The continued popularity of the tournament is reflected in its annual sellout. Teams return each year not only for the competition, but for the opportunity to meet with colleagues from throughout the fresh produce supply chain.

For TIPA, that engagement is central to the association’s mission. Throughout the year, TIPA creates opportunities for members to connect through industry events, educational programs and other activities. Plus, this tournament is a great way to honor the memory of TIPA’s past president, John McClung, who’s work brought together the domestic and international industries and reshaped the association to better serve the region.

TIPA extends its sincere appreciation to the companies whose sponsorship and support make the John McClung Memorial Golf Tournament possible. The commitment of these organizations allows TIPA to hold events that bring the industry together and strengthen the relationships at the heart of the Texas fresh produce community.

TIPA also thanks every golfer, volunteer and industry partner who participated in this year’s tournament and helped make it another memorable event.
Don’t miss TIPA’s next event, the TIPA-HFFVA Golf Tournament on September 25th in Houston, Texas.

About the Texas International Produce Association

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, advocating, promoting, and representing the over $13 billion of fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown in Texas or consider Texas their first point of arrival for domestic distribution. TIPA was created in 1942 by a group of industry leaders who shared a vision to expand the region’s produce industry. Today, TIPA represents over 400 member companies throughout the fresh produce supply chain. Membership ranks include growers, shippers, grocery stores, foodservice distributors, importers and a host of allied industries.