AMTOPP Celebrating 20 Years!  On January 27, 1990, twenty-five Greens Industry like minded people got together and formed the Association of the Montana Turf & Ornamental Professionals (AMTOP).  This group of people discussed the purpose of this new association and the benefits it would provide members of this industry and the public served, throughout the state of Montana. Five of the original twenty-five served as president of AMTOP throughout the twenty year existence of AMTOP.  The dedication of this group of people to shape and form AMTOP from the very first meeting to now is an indication of their commitment to sustain AMTOP and the professionalism of our industry for the past twenty years.  The AMTOP membership voted in the additional "P" in AMTOPP at the 2007 17th Annual Winter Conference to represent "Pest" and incorporated into the new logo (2008) created according to the AMTOPP by-laws.  The AMTOPP by-laws were adopted June 23, 1990 with only a few amendments over the years. AMTOPP's 20th Annual Winter Conference at Fairmont Hot Springs January 24, 25, & 26, 2010 will prove to be educational and provide a bit of AMTOPP history and nostalgia.  The Fairmont Hot Springs venue will provide a Montana ambiance and fun for all who attend, including family members!  See you at Fairmont!  And here's to another 20 years!