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from the executive director’s desk

ummer is here and the hot temperatures Days. Thank you to Daniel
have arrived. These rising temperatures can Brown and Joe Rosengrant
pose a risk to worker's health. Please see for being on hand to help
Sthis month's Safety & Education section on advocate for the industry
page 9 for recommendations to prevent heat-related in Alabama. (cover photo)
illnesses for your outdoor workers. During the sum- Please turn to page 12 to
mer months, propane businesses send their employ- read about the issues that
ees to the APGA Training Facility for safety and ser- were discussed with Ala-
vice classes. As of July 1st, 354 students have been bama's federal legislators.
trained in 2024. Several more training opportunities In late June, the
remain, and we encourage you to take advantage of APGA/LPGA Joint Conven-
them during this time of year. Make sure to register tion was held and it was a great Laural Bunn
your employees for the upcoming Placing Propane success! Thank you to the APGA Board, event and trade
Systems (VDS) and Appliances into Operations class show sponsors, and everyone who attended for making
on July 17-19 in Prattville. The course fee is only this such a remarkable event. Events like this don't
$100 and includes lunches and a hotel room for your happen without the help of enthusiastic and supportive
employees if needed. See page 27 for course details members. The recap and photo gallery will be featured
and registration links. in the September/October issue of APGA News. If you

APGA is excited to announce the APGA have pictures you would like to share, please let me
Scholarship recipients for 2024. Three exceptional know - I would love to feature APGA members enjoying
young people from Alabama's propane industry the festivities!
were selected and we are honored to be part of In August, APGA will host the August Com-
their next steps to outstanding futures. Turn to page mittee Meetings at the APGA Office in Prattville, AL.
16 to find out who they are and learn more about All members are encouraged to join committees and
them. attend the meeting. Coming to Committee Meetings

June was a busy month for APGA. In early is a great opportunity for members to help shape the
June, APGA went to Washington, DC for Propane future of the associations and the propane industry
in Alabama. We hope to see
everyone there! For the agenda
and meeting notice, please see
page 18 of this issue.

The room block has officially
Bobtails to Bulkplants opened for the Fall Gathering
Committee and Board Meetings
on September 26-27 at the Lake
Guntersville State Park Lodge
in Guntersville, AL. The rate
expires on July 28th - so book
New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations yours today! See page 25 for
Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens Maintenance & Repairs
Hydrostatic Testing & accessories All Work Performed to NFPA 58 the room block link.
Annual VK Inspections Truck Meter & Code Upgrades
Annual DOT Inspections Dispenser Calibration Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal Please feel free to contact me
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Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639
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