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from the executive director’s desk

his year is in full swing and I am happy to agencies and local gov-
bring you updates on all of the exciting ernments from prohibit-
things happening for the APGA. In late Feb- ing or restricting access
Truary, APGA President Brian Rogers stepped to an appliance based
down from his post due to a change in employment. solely upon the type of
Brian was a great supporter of APGA and our initia- energy the appliance uses
tives. APGA thanks him for his dedicated service and to operate. In Alabama,
wishes him the best for his future. In accordance residential and commer-
with APGA by-laws, VP Bubba Quick will serve as
President until he is officially installed in June. We cial sales represent 67%
look forward to his leadership over the coming of all propane sold. These
months. accounts provide the bed- Laural Bunn
rock demand marketers rely
The featured story for this issue is the NPGA
Southeastern Expo and Conference in Charlotte, NC on. Senate Bill 50 would provide legal protections for
on April 5th-7th. This is sure to be another great expo consumer access to the propane-powered appliances
with networking events and an expo hall filled with and equipment. Click here to fill out a quick form to
great products for your business. This year's keynote support SB 50. It just takes a few minutes to complete
speaker is also sure to delight attendees. APGA will to help protect access to propane appliances!
have a General Business Meeting in Room W203 at We hope to see you at the Winter Committee
the Charlotte City Center on April 7th at 9:30am. For and Board Meetings on March 7th, at the APGA Office.
more information, see page 10. We hope you'll make Please feel free contact me to discuss your needs or
plans to attend the expo and join us at the APGA concerns. I'm always happy to help and to do what I
meeting while there. can to promote the propane industry in Alabama.■
We also have four important announce-
ments for you. First, the 2024 APGA Scholarship
Applications are now open! The deadline to sub-
mit applications is March 25th. You can read more
about program on page 31. Second, the 2024
Propane Construction Incentive Program is open.
We'd love to see more Alabama builders apply for
rebates. See page 32 for program details. Third, the
2024 APGA/LPGA Summer Convention Room Block
is now open. Turn to page 29 to book your room
now. This event will be featured in the May/June is-
sue. Fourth, PERC announced the 2023 Annual Sales
Report opens on March 1st. Your participation helps
to determine how much each state receives from Providing Propane
PERC's state rebate program. State rebate funds Marketing, Supply and
support local programs in Alabama, like workforce Logistical Solutions
Throughout North America
training classes, Safe Installation Appliance Re-
bates, and building relationships with homeowners,
farmers, and fleet managers. All marketers should
participate to help ensure APGA receives an accu- VP LPG Trading & Marketing VP LPG Trading & Marketing
Al Lajoie
Chris Roth
403-477-2995
rate amount funding. alajoie@kirosenergy.com croth@kirosenergyusa.com
913-486-6055
Northeast / Mid-Atlantic Midwest / Southeast Southeast
Warner Jones
Sumeet Paul
Jeff Steppat
In legislative news, Alabama's Legislature General Manager - Propane Sales Marketing Representative Marketing Representative
605-760-0839 403-585-6270 662-414-5254
is considering legislation that would prevent state jsteppat@kirosenergyusa.com spaul@kirosenergy.com wjones@kirosenergyusa.com
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