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word from the president

n the propane industry, we are wrapping up APGA Board at the next meeting will include
these last days of a hot summer while we look an increase of the educational and training
forward to the cooler temperatures with hopes courses offered in the upcoming year, budget
Ifor a cold winter. As we prepare for what we recommendations, plans for the 2020 APGA/
desire to be a busy, productive, and profitable Louisiana Convention, and customer rebates.
season, now is the time to evaluate the safety, We highly encourage all members to
training, education, and needs of our employees actively participate in every committee meeting
as we assess, evaluate, and prepare our and every board meeting. This is our APGA
equipment, storage, and vehicles for the coming Board and each and every
winter. Now is the time to make sure all those in member is vital to the
our industry are prepared to serve our customers success of our propane
as we continue to demonstrate the efficiency industry. I would love to see
and power of propane. participation in committee
APGA has already begun the preparations and board meetings grow
for this winter and the upcoming year. by leaps and bounds in this
Committee meetings held in August were quite upcoming year as you are
productive to evaluate needs and implement a vital part of the success of
strategies for those we serve in the propane our industry. uTim Mooreu
industry. As a result, recommendations to the Fall fill-ups are
around the corner. As we
approach our busy season,
encourage your employees
to be ever aware of their
surroundings and maintain
safe working conditions.
You may encourage them
to be armed not only with
Your SINGLE SOURCE for
fire extinguishers, safety
equipment, and personal
protective equipment, but
also consider wasp spray as
nests may have been built
all summer under the domes
of tanks and in unexpected
places.
I encourage everyone
and many, many more! to always consider the value
Stop in and see us! of our employees as well as
our customers. My daddy
always said, “You should treat
the customer like you would
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considerate, respectful, and
patient, as you never know
the impact you may have on
those you meet. ■

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