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from the executive director’s desk

he year has flown by and what a banner year you can participate in
2025 has been! This year, the association future classes, turn to page
expanded its training programs, experienced 14. As of the November
Tgrowth in our membership, saw increased 4, the 2025 APGA Training
member participation in communications and events, program has trained 750
and added value for members and consumers with ad- students in the 61 classes
ditional regulator rebate program offerings. There has that have been held since
never been a better time to be an APGA member! As January. That's a record!
I reflect on APGA's accomplishments, the growth we We still have 8 classes left
experienced, and the obstacles we overcame together for the year, and those are
in 2024 and 2025, I am filled with gratitude. filling up quickly. The 2026 Laural Bunn
In 2025, we have seen a renewed focus on Training Schedule has just Strength
in-person training in Alabama. This month's feature been released. The 2026 Training Schedule is featured
story covers the updated Propane Emergencies In- in the Safety & Education Section, on page 9.
structor Led Training for Operations Mission Specific During the Fall Gathering Board of Directors
First Responders. APGA is proud to have the oppor- meetings, APGA welcomed several new Supplier and
tunity to offer this much needed training again, and Affiliate members. I would like to take a moment to
we need your support to make sure we reach all of welcome these new members to APGA. New Supplier
the local and volunteer fire departments who would Members include: Patrick Frey (Alliance Energy Ser-
like to participate. This class will be offered across vices), Robert Ruff (AmeriTrain, LLC), Jeff Watts (Enter-
the state - at home, in your community! To read more prise Products), and David Riley (Riley Meter Service).
about the curriculum refresh, our first class and how New Affiliate Members include: Britt's Ace Hardware
(Gardendale, AL) and Johnston Sales & RV Service
Center (Decatur, AL). For a full recap of the 2025 Fall
Game Changer Gathering, see page 18.
for Propane Marketers During November each year, APGA begins
reaching out to members, compiling and updating
information for the APGA Membership Directory.
Please make sure to submit updated contact infor-
Ultrasonic mation and location details to APGA before Decem-

Smart ber 15. Click here to submit your listing changes. If
you would like to advertise in the directory, please
Gas Meter contact APGA before November 30. The directory

will be available in print and digital formats to all
members in early 2026.

In December, APGA will begin sending out
• Remote metering with either cellular LTE or LoRa meter options 2026 membership dues invoices. As we go into
• Provides a familiar customer interface similar to other utilities 2026, we hope you will renew your support and
• Optimize efficient deliveries join us for another great year. Please remember to
• Adds control to overall storage efficiency
• Ability to shut off service remotely support AlaPropanePAC and the APGA Scholarship
• Accuracy & Durability Sensor Fund. These programs are vital to your state associ-
ation.
Please feel free to contact me anytime to
discuss your needs or concerns. I'm always happy to
800.448.9504 help our members and to promote and protect the
bergquistinc.com propane industry in Alabama.■

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