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2024 Fall Gathering Recap
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PGA held its Annual Fall Gathering and Michael Toomey retired in late December. Tom
Committee and Board of Director's Meet- Cheatham plans to retire in mid-2025. APGA salutes
ings November 14th and November 15th these two gentlemen for their commitment to the as-
Aat the Lodge at Lake Guntersville State Park sociation and the propane industry in Alabama. They
in Guntersville, Alabama. This event was a fantastic have inspired many young propane industry profes-
opportunity to relax and enjoy some recreational sionals and have made a lasting impression through
time in a beautiful setting, and then enjoy each oth- their service to the association. Lastly, the night's
er's company over dinner before Friday’s scheduled raffle prize winner was chosen. Michael Toomey won
Committee and Board of Directors meetings. We had the evening's prize, a grill top pizza oven and propane
a great turnout for the event and some new faces in branded cooking accessories.
attendance for golf, dinner, and Friday's meetings. On Friday morning, we began the day with a
Special guest, Melissa Battles, District 3 Field Rep- breakfast buffet overlooking Lake Guntersville. Af-
resentative for Alabama Senator Katie Britt, and her ter breakfast, APGA President, Bubba Quick, called
husband Jesse, also joined us for dinner on Thursday the meetings to order. Highlights from the meetings
night. included the approval of the 2025 budget, 2025
Thursday's activities began with a golf scram- Strategic Plan, and the introduction of the 2025 APGA
ble at the Eagle's Nest Golf Club. Thursday evening, Educational Training Program Schedule. The meetings
attendees gathered for a fall-themed reception concluded with the Board of Directors unanimously
and dinner buffet. After dinner, the golf award was voting to approve Tom Cheatham and Michael Toomey
announced, with Chad Chavers (Blossman Gas) win- for Lifetime Membership in APGA. After the meetings
ning the prize. Next, APGA President, Bubba Quick, ended, the final raffle drawing was held, with APGA
recognized Tom Cheatham (Leran/HD Supply) and Vice President, Daniel Brown (Economy Gas Service)
Michael Toomey (Thompson Gas) for their Significant winning the GPS 42" Double Soft Rifle Case donated
Contributions and Service to APGA over the years. by APGA.
Cheatham and Toomey have been active members of APGA would like to thank everyone who came
APGA for many years, and have served as APGA Pres- out to support the Fall Gathering and participate in
idents. Jason Gamble (Southeast LP Tank Inspections) the meetings. We hope to see more members and
and Mark Denton (Blossman Gas), shared stories and new faces at APGA events over the coming year. For
recollections with attendees to honor the soon-to- details on upcoming events and meetings, click here.■
be-retired propane industry veterans.

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