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his year, APGA held its Annual Fall Gath-
ering and Committee/Board of Director's
meetings on September 28th -29th at the
TMarriott Capitol Hill and Conference Cen-
ter in Prattville, AL. This event was a great oppor-
tunity for everyone to network and socialize over
a game of golf or during dinner, while participating
in the committee and board meetings to help
shape the future of APGA. We had a great turnout
for the event and some new faces in attendance
for golf, dinner, and Friday's meetings. Eric Sears,
NPGA Senior Manager - State Association Rela-
tions was also in attendance for the entire two-day
event.
Thursday's activities kicked off with a golf
outing at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Cap-
itol Hill. Thursday evening, attendees gathered for
a fall-themed reception and dinner buffet. After
Thursday's dinner, APGA presented former Exec-
utive Director, Lisa Hill, with the Ralph N. Rooney
Distinguished Services Award for her dedicated
service to the APGA over her 23-year career. Hill
retired in April of 2023 and this was the perfect On Friday morning, we began the day with
gesture to acknowledge her contributions to the a catered country breakfast at the APGA Office
propane industry. in Prattville. After our breakfast, we got back to
Mark Denton had the honor of presenting business with the Committee and Board meetings.
the award to Mrs. Hill. Mr. Denton recalled many The board meeting began with the NPGA update
of the events and accomplishments that were from Eric Sears. Highlights from the meeting
made during her tenure as APGA Executive Di- included the NPGA update from Eric Sears,Ala-
rector. Upon acceptance, Mrs. Hill recounted her bama Governor Kay Ivey's National Propane Day
memories and relationships with each individual Proclamation, the 2023-2024 Strategic Plan, the
in attendance. Mrs. Hill demonstrated dedication introduction of the 2024 APGA Educational Train-
to the association and its members. Although she ing Schedule, and the Board of Director's approv-
will be missed, a copy of the honor will hang in the ing former Executive Director, Lisa Hill, for Lifetime
APGA Scott Lybarger Training Room to commemo- Membership in the Association. APGA also wel-
rate APGA's achievements during her tenure. comed Warm Thoughts Communications, Wesco

After the awards ceremony, Thursday's Gas & Welding Supply, Inc., and University Station
event concluded with the presentation of the RV Resort, LLC as new members.
day's golf prizes followed by a surprise raffle draw- APGA would like to thank everyone who
ing. The prizes for Closest to the Pin and Longest came out to support the Fall Gathering and par-
Drive were awarded to Rick Foster and Dustin ticipate in the Committee and Board meetings.
Kellar. All dinner attendees were entered into a We hope to see more members and new faces at
surprise fall themed raffle drawing. Karrie Dyson APGA events and meetings over the coming year.
was the raffle ticket winner. Dyson won a large For details on upcoming events and meetings,
gift basket from Tucker Pecans that was brimming please contact APGA Executive Director, Laural
with an assortment of sweet and savory treats. Bunn or visit the events page on our website.■

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