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egistration is now open for the 2026 Alabama pool side reception will offer hors d'oeuvres for guests
and Louisiana Propane Gas Associations' Joint to enjoy. Registered guests will also receive two compli-
Summer Convention. This event brings to- mentary drink tickets with their registration. Following
Rgether members of the propane industry from the Welcome Reception, attendees are on their own for
Alabama, Louisiana, and all across the Southeast. The dinner.
2026 APGA/LPGA Joint Summer Convention will be Tuesday morning, we'll gather for a breakfast
held June 29th - July 2nd at the Pensacola Hilton in sponsored by OPW-PES. After breakfast, we'll begin
Pensacola Beach, Florida. This three day event will fea- with joint seminars and featured guests. Kate Gazia-
ture special guests, educational opportunities and sem- no, Director, Regulatory Affairs & Associate General
inars, association meetings, a silent auction to benefit Counsel for the National Propane Gas Association, will
the APGA/LPGA Scholarship funds, and several exciting welcome attendees, discuss NPGA's Issues of Impor-
activities that will provide ample time to network and tance, and invite attendees to learn more about NPGA's
socialize with friends. Most importantly, this conven- advocacy efforts in the politically-charged landscape of
tion will offer you the opportunity to enjoy good time Washington, DC and across the country.
with great company!
Next, Elena Bennett, Senior Manager of Indus-
What to Expect at this year's convention: try Training and Education for the Propane Education
• Welcome Reception sponsored by APGA/LPGA and Research Council will provide the membership with
Supplier Members the PERC Update. At PERC, Elena is responsible for the
• Meetings and Seminars communications of safety and educational programs at
PERC to the industry. She manages the HVAC Techni-
• Dessert Extravaganza, Silent Auction & Reverse cal School Grant Program, Autogas Vehicle Inspection
Raffle Scholarship Fundraiser Grant Program, the Market & Industry Training pro-
• Annual Chris Connally Memorial Golf Tournament grams in The Learning Center, and Every Day Safe. She

• Family-friendly activities will provide members with an update on PERC’s most
recent programs and resource offerings.
• President's Dinner with a concert from musician
Lisa Zanghi After the NPGA Welcome and PERC Update,
attendees are invited to this year's featured seminar
• Beautiful white sandy beaches
from John Croyle. John Croyle is the founder of Big Oak
On Monday, June 29th, we'll kick off the con- Ranch, a Christian home for children needing a chance
vention with a fabulous pool-side Welcome Reception that he established in 1974 alongside his wife, Tee.
sponsored by the Alabama and Louisiana Supplier What began as a farmhouse with five boys has grown
Members. Begin networking as everyone gathers to into a thriving ministry that has provided loving Chris-
catch up and celebrate the opening of the this year's tian homes to more than 2,000 children from difficult
annual convention. All attendees are welcome. The circumstances seeking hope, stability, and family.

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