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Alabama Propane Gas Association
Alabama Propane Gas Association
2026 Strategic Plan
2026 Strategic Plan
PURPOSE • To enhance public perception of propane as an
To serve the membership by combining the resources exceptional and safe energy source
of all segments of the industry in promoting the growth • To gather, disseminate, and communicate informa-
of the industry and the many benefits of propane as an tion to the industry and the public on propane
exceptional energy source. • To develop and implement marketing programs for
SCOPE new and existing products and uses
APGA’s principal mission is to serve its members. Its • To provide propane education and training for the
members include all parts of the industry — marketers, public, industry members and their employees
manufacturers, distributors, transporters, gas produc- • To demonstrate and promote propane as an envi-
ers and their employees. APGA will strive to unite all ronmentally superior energy and alternative motor
these parts into a cohesive group working together to fuel
promote consumer sales, increased market share and • To support research and development in propane
the importance of propane as an exceptional energy in utilization technology
all respects: safety, cleanliness, environmental benefits, • To encourage our members and their employees
efficiency and economy. to assume civic responsibilities in active support
of the kind of government which will maintain and
VISION promote the private enterprise system
To be recognized as a leader among the State Propane • To interact with governmental bodies on propane
Gas Associations, while meeting or exceeding its mem- issues
bers needs.
• To provide a forum for communication to and
VALUES among industry members and their employees
We will conduct our business by treating all customers, • To maintain an educational scholarship fund for
associates, suppliers, competitors and communities industry members and/or their children
with honesty, fairness, respect and integrity. • Have at least 50% of dealer companies and 35% of
CONSTITUENT GROUPS supplier companies participate in AlaPropanePAC
• Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition annually
• Alabama Home Builders Association • Have 100% of member employees (employed one
• Alabama Volunteer Fire Fighters Association year or more) trained in Basic Principles and Prac-
• Alabama Poultry & Egg Association tices
• Autogas for America • Encourage member participation in all APGA func-
• Competitors tions
• Consumer advocates • Maintain at least 95% of industry dealer companies
• Customers as association members
• Governmental and regulatory bodies ASSUMPTIONS
• Industry associates • 34 dealer companies representing 245 bulk plants
• Media as dealer members
• Members and their employees • 44 supplier members
• National Propane Gas Association • 40 affiliate members
• Non-members from the industry STRENGTHS
• Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) • Experienced leadership
• Propane Education Foundation of Alabama (PEFA) • Active, enthusiastic Board
• Research Education Advisory Committee (REAC) • Financial resources to meet objectives
• Trade allies • Full-time executive director
GOALS/OBJECTIVES • Lobbyist
• To enhance safety in propane utilization • Location of APGA’s office (Montgomery Area)
• To enhance public perception of the propane indus- • Working relationship with AL LP Gas Board
try as a responsible member of the community • Educational opportunities

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