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Following the morning joint seminars, the and collaborative spirit are truly an inspiration to us all.
associations split up to hold their individual business Following the Awards presentation, the Dessert
and Board of Directors meetings separately. During Extravaganza and Scholarship Auction promptly began.
the APGA Annual Membership and Board of Directors LPGA billed the event as the Sandbar Sundae Celebra-
meeting, the year's activities were reviewed. Lobbyists, tion - where attendees had the opportunity to indulge
Phillip and Alison Kinney, provided a report from the in a mouthwatering selection of flavored ice creams
2025 Legislative Session. They discussed the impor- and toppings. Not only was this event a treat for every-
tance of member participation in AlaPropanePAC, and one's taste buds, but the event also had a silent auction
explained how increased participation can strengthen that serves as the main fundraising event for the David
the association's governmental affairs efforts, and help Reaves, Don Haden, and Bill Montgomery Scholarships
positively impact the propane industry in Alabama for for Alabama, and the Marie Daniel Scholarship for Lou-
years to come. During the meeting, Alabama Clean isiana. The entertainment for the event was the "Roast
Fuels Coalition Executive Director, Casey Foster, gave of Randy Hayden" hosted by Miss America, Abbie Stock-
a presentation detailing how a lack in federal grant ard. Several guests took the microphone to talk about
funding could prove beneficial for Alabama's propane LPGA's Executive Director and his years of service to the
dealers. Casey also shared the work that ACFC is in- industry. During the roast, there was a ticket giveaway
volved with, and what services they provide to poten- in place of the usual reverse raffle. This year's event
tial consumers of the clean fuels industry. At the end of brought in $11,881.34 of which each state received
the meeting, as his final act in office, 2024-2025 APGA $5,940.67 for scholarships.
President, Bubba Quick presented the past year's Board
of Directors with their Service Awards. After Bubba The activities began bright and early on
presented the awards, Bill Mayo presented Bubba with Tuesday morning with an in-shore fishing excursion.
a gift for his service over the past year. Bubba tore into Mid-morning activities included a Golf Tournament at
the gift like a kid on Christmas morning. APGA hopes Lost Key Golf Club in Perdido Key, Florida. With five sets
Bubba enjoys his new fishing suit and thanks Bill for of tees, this course provided a unique challenge for the
helping to pick it out. The meeting concluded with day's golfers. Other attendees took part in the most
NPGA's Steve Kaminski installing the 2025-2026 APGA popular convention activity, the "Day at the Beach".
Board of Directors and posing for a few pictures. After Participants enjoyed a short time on the beach with
the association meetings, attendees were let loose to refreshments, interspersed with a few tropical showers.
explore the island before the evening event. The showers did not damper the festivities though!
Before the evening's main event, APGA held As always, we ended the convention with a
its award ceremony. Immediate Past President Bub- fantastic celebration. LPGA planned a "Party Like It's
ba Quick had a special award to present to one very 1776!" themed Game Night as entertainment for
special APGA member. Bubba called up North District the President's Dinner sponsored by Bergquist, Inc.
Director Bill Mayo to help with the presentation of this What better way to wrap up the convention than with
award by having him share about the awards name- delicious food and plenty of fun? The family-friendly
sake, Ralph Rooney. This award is given to recognize jeopardy style game was all about patriotism, fun, and
outstanding members for their distinguished service who could sport the most patriotic outfits. There were
and outstanding support of the Alabama propane gas lots of laughs and fun was had by all.
industry. The 2024-2025 Ralph N. Rooney Distinguished The event was a great success and we hope
Service Award was presented to long-standing APGA everyone enjoyed their time. Continue on the next few
Board member, APGA past President, and current NPGA pages to see some great pics from this year's conven-
State Director, Mark Denton. This award serves as tion. We hope you'll join us for next year's convention
recognition of Mr. Denton's dedication to the propane on June 29 - July 1, 2026 at the Pensacola Hilton in
industry, commitment to the Association, and his many Pensacola Beach, Florida. Please contact APGA to join
year's of service to both. Mr. Denton's hard work, ded- the convention committee so you can help us ensure
ication, wide-ranging knowledge, willingness to share, the next convention is a successful event.■

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