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word from the president
W always the highlight of the
ith Summer rapidly approaching, I
can't help but think how this last year
Summer and a great way
has flown by. It seems like just the
catch up with your indus-
other day, I was stressing over my first
magazine article as APGA President, and now, I am try friends from Alabama
and Louisiana while also
writing my last. With the Summer months coming, I enjoying a fun and relaxing
thought it would be a good time to touch on some of beach vacation.
the upcoming events for the APGA and encourage you While Summer is
to join the fun. a time for getting ready for

I am excited to be going back to Washington the next year, keep in mind Daniel Brown
D.C. to represent the APGA at Propane Days June 7 - 9. it's a perfect time to make APGA President
I have learned a lot the last couple of years going to sure your employees are current on their training.
this event, and I can't wait to have more successful APGA has a full line up of service technician refresh-
visits to increase awareness for our great industry. In er classes over the summer months. Visit the APGA
the current state of our energy sector, it is now more website to take advantage of all the in person training
important then ever before, to ensure our story is opportunities that are offered for our members. APGA
heard and that our representatives know how bene- receives grant funding from REAC to provide this train-
ficial the propane industry is on a state and national ing at a discounted rate, and even covers the cost of
level. I look forward to meeting with our representa- hotel rooms and lunches during the courses. Seating
tives and continuing that conversation. is limited, so please make sure to get your employees
Also, if you haven't signed up for the APGA/ scheduled so they can take advantage of the in-person
LPGA Summer convention, please do so! This year's training that APGA offers.
convention will be held at the Pensacola Beach Hilton Finally, I would like to just say thank you to
on June 29-July 2 and our theme is Island Time. The our members. I am so honored to have served as the
discounted hotel rate expires on Monday, May 25, APGA President this past year. Thank you to the Board
and the room block is filling up quickly. This event is of Directors and a special thank you to our Executive
Director, Laural, for all that
you do. Being a part of the
APGA has proven to me how
important it is to be active in
this industry. I am proud of
the increases in membership
Bobtails to Bulkplants and participation since I have
joined this Board. Let's keep
pushing forward and make the
APGA the best it can be. Let's
all reach out and make sure
to include any Dealers and
New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations Suppliers who may not current-
Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens Maintenance & Repairs
Hydrostatic Testing & accessories All Work Performed to NFPA 58 ly be active. Everyone's voices
Annual VK Inspections Truck Meter & Code Upgrades
Annual DOT Inspections Dispenser Calibration Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal matter and everyone's story is
Base Engineering Shutdown different. Together we can con-
tinue to do great things for the
FREE ESTIMATES industry and our State. I look
40 Industry Drive Jason Gamble, Owner (256) 593-2420 forward to participating in and
Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639
Email: lptrucks256@aol.com Fax: (256) 593-2460 being a part of that journey
with all of you.■

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