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word from the president

hankfully, since my last article, the has already paid over
weather has been very good to our $29,000 of the $65,000
industry. What a way to start off a new in rebate funds we
y
T ear! Hopefully, we will receive more have available through
of the same cold weather through the next few the Safe Installation of
months. While we concentrate on all the things Appliance Rebate Pro-
that come with the busier time of year, we need gram grant. Rebates are
to make sure we also utilize the opportunities available until Septem-
provided through the APGA. ber 15 or until funds are
Last year, APGA received a $40,000 grant depleted. Unused funds Daniel Brown
APGA President
to provide Propane Emergencies training for will be returned to PERC.
firefighters and first responders across the state. This year's regulator rebate program is also off to
If you know of any local departments that would a tremendous start! APGA has already paid over
like to do this training, please reach out to us. $3,500 of our $7,500 in program funds. Only 50
APGA can provide assistance with scheduling regulator replacement rebates remain - so let’s be
training for any of your local departments. Keep sure to get those rebate applications turned in!
in mind, this is a great way to keep up relation- Thanks to member feedback during the
ships with the firefighters and first responders in 2025 committee meetings, APGA has increased
your area. the rebates amounts, streamlined the process,

Also, as our industry is starting to trend to and rebates are paid quickly. If you want to
a more delivery-minded focus, it is a great time participate in these programs or have questions,
to make sure you are taking advantage of APGA’s please contact the APGA office. These programs
rebate programs. Both programs can help you are a great resource to help build and strengthen
increase and maintain the connection with your relationships with our customers. Don’t let this
residential customers. Since October 1, APGA great opportunity pass by, for not only us, but the
customers.

Lastly, I would like
to encourage all mem-
bers to attend the APGA
Committee and Board of
Bobtails to Bulkplants Directors Meetings in Prat-

tville on March 5th. The
increase in membership,
attendance, and participa-
tion has been very encour-
aging to see and really
New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations
Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens Maintenance & Repairs helps build on what we
Hydrostatic Testing & accessories All Work Performed to NFPA 58
Annual VK Inspections Truck Meter & Code Upgrades need to focus on.
Annual DOT Inspections Dispenser Calibration Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal
Base Engineering Shutdown APGA will also be
in Nashville for NPGA’s
FREE ESTIMATES Southeastern Expo April
40 Industry Drive Jason Gamble, Owner (256) 593-2420 19-21. I hope to see every-
Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639
Email: lptrucks256@aol.com Fax: (256) 593-2460 one there!■

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