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On Monday, June 24th, we'll kick off the con- with marketers to ensure they are informed on PERC’s
vention with a fabulous Welcome Reception sponsored programs and resources, and how to best implement
by the Alabama and Louisiana Supplier Members. Begin them in their company to grow gallons and uses for
networking as event-goers gather together to celebrate propane.
the opening of the this year's annual convention. All After the NPGA Welcome and PERC Update,
attendees are welcome. There will be hors' de ouvres to attendee's are invited to this year's featured workshop,
enjoy. Attendees will receive two complimentary drink Regulatory Issues Training Seminar, with NPGA's Ben-
tickets with registration. Following the Welcome Recep- jamin Nussdorf. Ben has extensive experience in gov-
tion, attendees are on their own for dinner. ernmental affairs and the energy industry and has been
Tuesday morning, we'll gather for a breakfast with NPGA since October 2022. The Regulatory Work-
sponsored by Warm Thoughts Communications. After shop will focus on the following:
breakfast, we'll begin with joint seminars and featured • What to do when there is a state regulation which
guests. Benjamin Nussdorf, Vice President of Regulatory concerns you or impacts you?
and Administrative Affairs and General Counsel for the
National Propane Gas Association, will welcome attend- • What to do when there is a federal regulation which
ees, discuss NPGA's Issues of Importance, and invite concerns you or impacts you?
attendees to learn more about NPGA's advocacy efforts • What to do if there is a business development
in the politically-charged landscape of Washington, DC which is impacting you, and you think NPGA can
and across the country. lend a hand?
Next, Kirstain McArdle, Manager of Industry • How and when can I get engaged in Federal Regula-
Engagement for the Propane Education and Research tions and grants? Am I on my own here?
Council will provide the membership with the PERC • How to write an impactful/thoughtful/meaningful
Update. At PERC, Kirstain is responsible for the devel- regulatory comment?
opment and execution of strategic programs that drive
engagement with propane marketers and state associ- Participants are encouraged to come with ques-
ations across the country. She says she enjoys working tions or concerns. Following the workshop, each state
will hold their association meetings separately.

Benjamin Nussdorf

Kirstain McArdle

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