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from the executive director’s desk
t long last, Summer is here! This season We all know that
brings with it plenty of activities for APGA continual training is import-
and our members. Many members will be ant to prevent accidents
Abusy painting tanks, restocking shelves, and errors. APGA has
training employees, and preparing for the Fall and several in-person instruc-
Winter months that lie ahead. Hurricane season also tor-lead training courses
began on June 1st, and for those who are on the being offered this summer.
coast, now is an ideal time to remind customers of all Course offerings include
the ways propane can build resilience, for power gen- Basics of 2020 NFPA 58
eration and heating and cooking. Read and share this Code Applications, Bobtail
story to highlight propane's role in disaster recovery Delivery, Hazardous Mate- Laural Bunn
and preparedness this hurricane season. rials, Basics of 2021 NFPA 54 Strength
For three propane industry students, the July/ Basic Code Applications, Placing VDS and Appliances
August issue is their time to shine. APGA is excited into Operation, Basic Principles and Practices, and Dis-
to announce the three recipients of the three $3,000 pensing Propane Safely. Registration forms for July’s
APGA Scholarships for 2025. Meet the winners on Placing VDS Systems & Appliances into Operations and
page 12 and join us in congratulating them. Remem- August's Basic Principles & Practices can be found on
ber, APGA awards $9,000 in scholarships each year. pages 34-35. For a full list of classes and registration
The scholarship period will open again in February information click here. Summer is also the perfect time
2026. to catch up on safety tips from PERC. Read more about
PERC's new Forklift Safety materials on pages 26-29.
Don't forget to register for the 2025 APGA
Committee Meetings that will be held on August 7th at
the APGA Office in Prattville, AL. Not on a committee?
APGA invites you to come out and join us as we plan
the programs for 2026. You can find the agenda, and
RSVP links on page 15.
The 2025 APGA Fall Gathering: Committee and
Board of Directors Meetings will be held on September
25-26 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort at Grand
National in Opelika, AL. This event includes Commit-
tee and Board of Directors Meetings, golf at the Lakes
Course, and a networking reception and dinner. There
is a well-equipped spa and plenty of activities on-site to
take advantage of as well. The room block has officially
opened! APGA only has a few discounted rooms, and
these will go fast. See page 17 for the link to reserve
your room now! Event registration will open in late
July. As always, you can view upcoming events, along
with links to reserve rooms, register and pay online, or
request zoom links on the News & Events tab of APGA's
website.
Please feel free to contact me anytime to dis-
cuss your needs or concerns. I'm always happy to help
our members and to promote and protect the propane
industry in Alabama.■
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