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word from the president
reetings fellow APGA members and next year (Sept 29-30) for our Fall meetings, and
friends! I hope you’ll make plans to attend…a wonderful
It occurred to me as I prepared way to mix a little pleasure with business!
Gto write this article for our magazine •Almost everywhere you look these days
that I should just use the words from something there are help wanted signs and some are
we’ve all seen over the years – “This Page Left quite comical… Help
Intentionally Blank ” I may have to use this at Wanted – Common Sense
some point in the future but not this time Required! Our industry
•Our APGA committee meetings and is no exception as we
Board meeting held recently at Pursell Farms in have staffing issues across
Sylacauga were successful and well attended the board with needs
Our Committee Members and Board of Directors for drivers, service techs,
take pride in serving our association, and I want and customer service
to thank those who give their time and energy to representatives APGA
keep APGA on top! Of course, special thanks to will soon offer a way to
Lisa for keeping us on track. This was my first visit help in these areas using uTom Cheathamu
to Pursell Farms but certainly won’t be my last… our state PERC funds
a hidden gem for sure Our plans are to return V E T S /GeneratioNext
Propane Pros is a proactive
program designed to promote
the Propane Industry as a viable
career choice for students and
graduates of technical high
schools, community colleges,
trade and CDL schools In
addition, there is a great
outreach program for our
Military Veterans Please stay
tuned as more information with
be available soon
•The 2021 NPGA Southeast
Propane Convention/EXPO just
ended in Atlanta at the World
Congress Center, and although
the attendance numbers
were down, there was great
enthusiasm for our Industry as
we tackle the uncertainty of the
future Supply chain issues are
unprecedented and a fact of
everyday life it seems, but we’re
all moving forward to serve our
customers as we always do in a
very positive manner Propane –
Energy for Everyone!
Best regards and
remember…Winter’s Coming!■
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