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Alabama Propane Gas Association
Alabama Propane Gas Association
2025 Strategic Plan
2025 Strategic Plan
PURPOSE • To enhance public perception of propane as an
To serve the membership by combining the resources exceptional and safe energy source
of all segments of the industry in promoting the growth • To gather, disseminate, and communicate informa-
of the industry and the many benefits of propane as an tion to the industry and the public on propane
exceptional energy source. • To develop and implement marketing programs for
new and existing products and uses
SCOPE • To provide propane education and training for the
APGA’s principal mission is to serve its members. Its public, industry members and their employees
members include all parts of the industry — marketers, • To demonstrate and promote propane as an envi-
manufacturers, distributors, transporters, gas produc- ronmentally superior energy and alternative motor
ers and their employees. APGA will strive to unite all fuel
these parts into a cohesive group working together to • To support research and development in propane
promote consumer sales, increased market share and utilization technology
the importance of propane as an exceptional energy in • To encourage our members and their employees
all respects: safety, cleanliness, environmental bene- to assume civic responsibilities in active support
fits, efficiency and economy. of the kind of government which will maintain and
promote the private enterprise system
VISION • To interact with governmental bodies on propane
To be recognized as a leader among the State Propane issues
Gas Associations, while meeting or exceeding its mem- • To provide a forum for communication to and
bers needs. among industry members and their employees
• To maintain an educational scholarship fund for
VALUES industry members and/or their children
We will conduct our business by treating all customers, • Have at least 50% of dealer companies and 35% of
associates, suppliers, competitors and communities supplier companies participate in AlaPropanePAC
with honesty, fairness, respect and integrity. annually
• Have 100% of member employees (employed
CONSTITUENT GROUPS one year or more) trained in Basic Principles and
• Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition Practices
• Alabama Home Builders Association • Encourage member participation in all APGA func-
• Alabama Volunteer Fire Fighters Association tions
• Autogas for America • Maintain at least 95% of industry dealer companies
• Competitors as association members
• Consumer advocates
• Customers ASSUMPTIONS
• Governmental and regulatory bodies • 34 dealer companies representing 247 bulk plants
• Industry associates as dealer members
• Media • 42 supplier members
• Members and their employees • 38 affiliate members
• National Propane Gas Association
• Non-members from the industry STRENGTHS
• Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) • Experienced leadership
• Propane Education Foundation of Alabama (PEFA • Active, enthusiastic Board
• Research Education Advisory Committee (REAC) • Financial resources to meet objectives
• Trade allies • Full-time executive director
• Lobbyist
GOALS/OBJECTIVES • Location of APGA’s office (Montgomery Area)
• To enhance safety in propane utilization • Working relationship with AL LP Gas Board
• To enhance public perception of the propane in- • Educational opportunities
dustry as a responsible member of the community • Availability of REAC & PERC funds

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