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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
THREATS •Monitor state legislative issues
•Loss of membership •During the session, communicate weekly legislative
•Lawsuits toward members activities to the board and governmental affairs
•Negative perception of the product by the public committee
•Competitive Energies •Work with other groups/agencies/organizations to
•Volatility of prices encourage positive legislation for propane
•Perception of availability of supply •Seek parity with natural gas
•Limited pipeline/distribution system •Support NPGA on federal issues
•Regulatory and Security issues •Increase participation in AlaPropanePAC
•Competitors R&D vs. Industry R&D •Encourage member involvement with AL LP Gas
•Availability/Cost of Insurance Board
•Meet with Alabama Congressional Delegation around
OPPORTUNITIES the state when available
•REAC Program •Work with ADECA on VW Settlement Funding to be
used on Propane Vehicles
•PERC Program •Conduct a state legislative event in Montgomery
•Existing and emerging propane markets
•Environmental issues MEETINGS
•Inclusion in National Energy Policy •Offer one district meeting per district in May
•Economic Stimulus Tax Credits and other consumer •Select location for 2023 October APGA Meetings by
incentives
November 2022
2022-2023 OBJECTIVES MISCELLANEOUS
•Maintain APGA website
SAFETY & EDUCATION / MARKETING •Produce Electronic APGA Membership Directory
•Apply for REAC funds to supplement APGA safety •Produce Electronic APGA Magazine bi-monthly
and educational program and fund regulator rebate •Provide a written report for the magazine and Board
program meetings on district meetings, board meetings,
•Apply for PERC funds for safe appliance rebate convention, etc.
program •Hold a scholarship fund-raising event
•Offer a variety of Safety & Educational Courses •Present 2023 Budget at 2022 Fall Board meeting
•Offer Appliance Installation Rebates for water •Present 2022-2023 Strategic Plan at 2022 Fall Board
heaters, stoves/dryers, logs, and new service outlets meeting
•Offer New Customer Kits with safety information •District Directors to make periodic contact with
•Maintain APGA Employee Training Database members in their respective district
•Assist in selecting topics for district meetings •Encourage membership participation at committees
•Provide bi-monthly safety article for APGA News meetings, board meetings, and the annual convention
•Distribute monthly safety meeting topics with test
•Promote the use of the Training Facility by supplier
companies
•Promote the use of the PERC Learning
Center
•Assist industry in utilizing PERC
marketing campaign material on
the local level
•Assist industry with marketing Bobtails to Bulkplants
propane as a motor fuel with local,
county, and state governments as
well as private fleets
•Work with Alabama LP Gas Board
•Participate in Vets2Techs/
GeneratioNext Workforce
Development Program New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations
•Continue partnerships with Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens All Work Performed to NFPA 58
Maintenance & Repairs
Hydrostatic Testing
& accessories
Community Colleges Annual VK Inspections Chelsea PTO & Equipment: Code Upgrades
•Provide 2021 NFPA 54 Handbook Annual DOT Inspections power take offs, drive shafts Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal
to industry members Base Engineering Shutdown & accessories
FREE ESTIMATES
40 Industry Drive Jason Gamble, Owner (256) 593-2420
Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639
Email: lptrucks256@aol.com Fax: (256) 593-2460

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