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STRATEGIC PLAN 2020- continued

• Limitation of available funds for Marketing and/or Educational Training.

OPPORTUNITIES - major external situations or events which may exist now or will occur in the future that, if uti-
lized, could improve the organizational performance.
• Clean burning fuel.
• PERC.
• Alternative fuel markets (grills, gas logs, flame cultivation, generators, heat pumps, autogas, and lawn mow-
ers).
• Water heater market.
• Underground storage tanks.
• Residential growth in suburban areas.
• Manufactured housing.
• HVAC Providers.
• Home Builders Association Members.

THREATS - major external obstructions or risks that may exist now or occur in the future which should be avoided,
minimized, or managed.
• Wholesale cost fluctuation.
• Liability.
• Product transportation.
• Legislation/Regulations/interpretations.
• Competition for existing product supply.
• The perception and awareness of our product by the public.
• Terrorism.
• Rising operating costs.
• Other energy sources.
• Economy
• Supply
• Natural Gas expansion
• Finding a Qualified Workforce

LONG TERM OBJECTIVES - define what the organization wants to achieve in the long term, which is usually de-
fined as five years. These should be measurable and attainable by a specific date.

• Maintain 95% enrollment of eligible Class I marketers and associate members in the propane industry in
Tennessee.
• Encourage a higher level of attendance and involvement by members in association activities.
• To have diverse participation on the Board of Directors, Committees, and other leadership opportunities for
independent marketers, major marketers, and suppliers.
• Maintain and enhance our own employee training schools.
• Maintain working relationship with Fire Marshal’s office.
• Form a Committee to explore implementing of a State PERF.

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