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from the executive director’s desk

ummer has flown by and your association The 2023-2024
office has been busy on all fronts. This sum- APGA Safe Installation of
mer's APGA/LPGA Joint Summer Convention Appliances Rebate Pro-
Swas a hit with 150 attendees! The convention gram ends on September
recap is this issue's feature. To read more about the 13th. Only appliances
event and to see the photo montage of the sun, purchased and installed
fun and familiar faces please turn to page 10. This between October 1, 2023
summer's training classes also had record numbers, and September 13, 2024
with classes booked up in advance. APGA is proud to are eligible for a rebate in
report that as of September 1st, the APGA Training this program. Don't let your
Program has trained 510 students and propane in- customers miss out on this
dustry employees in 2024! The last Bobtail Delivery opportunity to get valuable Laural Bunn
class of 2024 will be held September 17-19. Make rebates. All required program documentation must be
sure to register your employees for their required submitted by the program deadline, no later than 5:00
refresher course before the fall rush. See page 27 pm on Friday, September 13. See page 25 for links and
for bobtail class registration links. To see all APGA additional information.
course offerings, registration information, or to reg- Registration has officially opened for the 2024
ister and pay for courses online, please click here. Fall Gathering Committee and Board of Directors Meet-

Congratulations to newly elected 2024-2025 ings. The event be held on September 26-27 at the
North District Director, Bill Mayo (Blossman Gas) and Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge in Guntersville, AL.
re-elected South District Director, Brittany Watkins We encourage you to register, take part in the meetings
(Thompson Gas)! We look forward to having them as and to usher in the busy season with APGA. This is go-
part of APGA's leadership team. To learn more about ing to be a relaxed event in an idyllic setting. See page
the District Directors, see page 19. I would like to per- 22 for the event information, registration, and reserva-
sonally thank everyone who attended the August 8th tion links. See page 24 for the meeting agenda.
Committee Meetings at the APGA Office in Prattville. Fall is the time to make your final preparations
Your attendance, opinions, and industry knowledge before the winter months and cooler temperatures ar-
are crucial to ensuring the Association's programs rive. It's also still Hurricane Season. Dedicate some time
are successful and beneficial for all members. In- to educate customers on propane safety and weather
creased attendance equals better representation. preparedness this fall. See page 9 for links to helpful
On August 13th, APGA and Congressman Mike resources from PERC. Don't forget to stock up on New
D. Rogers (R-3) visited with Bert Hallmark at Blossman Customer Kits before the busy season begins! APGA still
Gas in Opelika, AL. APGA would like to thank Bert and has kits for sale. See page 26 to order yours before their
his staff for their hospitality. This on-site visit was unlike gone! Remember that October 7th is National Propane
any other because of one very unique feature of that Day. See page 30 for ideas on how to celebrate.
location. To find out how this visit was different and to Please feel free to contact me anytime to dis-
see pictures, turn to page 20. If you would like more in- cuss your needs or concerns. I'm always happy to help
formation or are interested in hosting an on-site visit at our members and to promote the propane industry in
your retail and bulk plant location, please let me know. Alabama.■

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