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                    istrict meetings are important and neces-
                    sary for the growth and development of
                    our association. These meetings benefit
                    our members by providing the opportu-
            nity to voice concerns while fostering discussions
            to find solutions to industry-related issues. APGA
            encourages members to come out, support their
            district, and to contribute to the discussion and de-
            cisions that shape our future.
                   On October 12th, APGA held its first
            district meeting of the year. The North District     training topics for future classes, District Meetings
            meeting was held at the Oxmoor Valley Robert         or Convention sessions.
            Trent Jones Golf Course in Birmingham, AL. North
            District Director, Rainer Montgomery, conducted             APGA President, Brian Rogers, encouraged
            the meeting with assistance of APGA President,       attendees to review their Membership Directory
            Brian Rogers. The featured speaker for this year's   listings and to contact the APGA office with any
            district meetings is NPGA State Director, Mark Den-  changes or updates to contact numbers, emails,
            ton (Blossman Gas). As always, Mr. Denton did a      personnel, etc. The 2024 Membership Directory
            phenomenal job explaining the benefits of autogas    will be available in January, so its important to
            and the cost analysis for making the change.         get this information updated as soon as possible.
                                                                 Bubba Quick delighted attendees with his generos-
                   Other meeting topics included changes to      ity by offering two raffle prizes that were awarded
            the Safe Installation of Appliances Rebate Program,   during the meeting. After the meeting, attendees
            the 2023-2024 APGA Training Schedule. APGA           enjoyed networking over lunch.
            Executive Director, Laural Bunn, took questions             APGA would like to thank everyone who
            regarding online registration, class seating avail-  attended the North District Meeting. Several new
            ability, and changes in class offerings. Members     faces were in attendance and we were excited to
            provided Ms. Bunn with valuable suggestions for      have the opportunity to speak with them about

                                                                                their business. Thank you to Patrick
                                                                                Mitchell and Hannah McCluskey
                                                                                from Vaughan Gas for coming out
                                                                                to take part in the North District
                                                                                Meetings and to share your con-
                                                                                cerns and needs with the associa-
                                                                                tion. A special thanks to APGA Vice
                                                                                President, Bubba Quick (CUI), for
                                                                                surprising everyone with the raffle
                                                                                prizes.
                                                                                       The South District meeting
                                                                                will be held on November 7th at
                                                                                Cambrian Ridge RTJ in Greenville,
                                                                                AL. APGA encourages all members
                                                                                and their employees to attend
                                                                                their District Meetings. To register,
                                                                                please use the form on page 15
                                                                                or call the APGA office to register.
                                                                                Don't miss out on your opportunity
                                                                                to have your voice heard.■


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