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word from the president
pring has sprung! As we have just
celebrated Easter and the resurrection
of our Lord Jesus Christ, so too, the earth
S springs forth with new life Flowers are
growing, grass is growing, trees are brimming
with green leaves and those bulbs we have
planted in days gone by that are dormant all
winter are pushing new growth to the surface
Spring is a time of renewal, thanksgiving,
and hope Take time to “smell the roses”, enjoy
the different shades of green, and all the
amazing colors that surround us Take time to
give thanks for all you’ve been given, all the
opportunities you have been afforded, and
even for the adversities you’ve been through
and overcome because each one teaches
something and builds our character into who
we’ve become It also gives us a reference point
when we encounter trials in the future And that
is HOPE! Let’s all be mindful of the fact that it’s
not what happens to us in this life, but, how we
react to it that makes all the difference
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several meetings and I, for one, came away with
the stark realization that I have been “nose to
the grindstone with blinders on looking straight
ahead” for far too long without occasionally
stepping back to take a look at “the big
picture” I believe it would behoove each one
of us who have been in this industry for awhile
to look for ways to give back in thanks for all it’s
given us Tutoring, training, and mentoring to
name a few, along with
seeking out opportunities
to be involved and serve at
both the state and national
level The opportunities are
available if we are willing
Our knowledge should be
shared
I also came away
with a much greater
admiration of, and uRick Fosteru
appreciation for, the
Propane Education and
Research Council (PERC) and what they do for
us They are changing, and the changes are
positive Tucker Perkins, Bridgett Kidd, and others
are listening with a sincere desire to meet our
needs I urge each of you to visit the propane
by Bergquist com website and see for yourself There is a
place there for you to register your business so it
is easier to find in your local area with information
on the new campaigns and materials that are
available to you
We are excited to announce that Alabama
PGA and Tennessee PGA were awarded a
Work Force Development grant from PERC for
$49,500 We will use our portion to train instructors
throughout our community colleges and
trade schools in PERC’s “Overview of Propane
Distribution Systems ” We will also procure
equipment for as many schools as possible Stay
tune for additional information in the near future
There are still plenty of rebates available,
so please take advantage of these for your
customers who have these needs
Don’t forget! The Alabama / Louisiana joint
convention is June 16 -18 in Pensacola New
venue, new faces, and new opportunities Won’t
you join us for good times, good food, and great
fellowship!
Once again, it is an honor to serve you and
“THANK YOU” for the job you do!
JOB 19:25, 26 ■