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from the executive director’s desk
A The campaign’s ob-

t the time of this publication, I will
jective is to increase
consumer awareness
have been in the propane industry
for only two months It’s clear that I
propane in Alabama
have a great deal to learn about the industry and consideration of
Rest assured, I am up to the challenge! The 2023 campaign will
Over the past two months, I have been utilize multiple media
gradually assuming more of the association’s channels to reach
day-to-day business operations, listening to homeowners in 527 zip
members discuss their concerns and the issues codes across Alabama
currently impacting the industry, reasearching that were identified as
and resourcing materials to help address your propane country by uLaural Bunnu
needs, and working with the Board and lobbyist PERC
to develop a strategic leglislative plan for 2023 On March 9th, the APGA office will host
January’s business included the LP Gas the Winter Committee and Board Meetings in
Board Meeting followed by the NPGA Winter Prattville, AL The meeting agenda and details
Board Meeting in New Orleans, LA My time was can be found on page 13. I hope everyone will
spent meeting and listening to industry pro- take the time to come out and participate in
fessionals and other state executives, hearing directing the future of the association
updates from PERC, and learning more about Registration is now open for the 2023
the pressing advocacy matters and legislative Southeastern Convention and International
issues currently impacting the propane industry Propane Expo that will be held on April 23-25 in
In early February, the Board approved Nashville, TN For more information about this
the 2023 Environmental Messaging Campaign year’s Expo please see pages 10-12 of this issue.
The APGA Safe
Installation of Appliance
Rebate Program is well
DEALERS LP EQUIPMENT underway Remember,
An Affiliate of R.E. Michel Company, LLC rebates are available un-
til September 15, 2023 or
until the funds are deplet-
Your SINGLE SOURCE for ed Please don’t let your
customers miss out on this
opportunity for valuable
propane appliance re-
bates!
Over the next few
weeks, I have plans to
get out of the office to
...and ALL your propane equipment needs! tour facilities and meet
ALL
with members in person
Please feel free to con-
Check us out online at dealerslp.com tact me anytime to dis-
and follow us on cuss your needs or voice
your concerns I take
great pride in working for
1405 Sinnett Avenue • Dothan, Alabama 36303 you and helping APGA
800-433-8925 secure a successful future
for Alabama’s propane
industry.■

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