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ALABAMA PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION PAGE 17

MEETINGS
THREATS •Host 2020 Alabama/Louisiana Propane Gas
•Loss of membership Associations summer convention
•Lawsuits toward members •Select the 2022 convention site
•Negative perception of the product by the public
•Competitive Energies
•Volatility of prices MISCELLANEOUS
•Perception of availability of supply •Maintain APGA website
•Limited pipeline/distribution system •Produce Electronic APGA Membership Directory
•Regulatory and Security issues •Produce Electronic APGA Magazine bi-monthly
•Competitors R&D vs. Industry R&D •Provide a written report for the magazine and Board
•Availability/Cost of Insurance meetings on district meetings, board meetings,
convention, etc.
OPPORTUNITIES •Hold a scholarship fund-raising event
•REAC Program •Present 2020 Budget at 2019 Fall Board meeting
•Present 2019-2020 Strategic Plan at 2019 Fall Board
•PERC Program meeting
•Existing and emerging propane markets •District Directors to make periodic contact with
•Environmental issues members in their respective district
•Inclusion in National Energy Policy •Encourage membership participation on committees,
•Economic Stimulus Tax Credits and other consumer at APGA Board meetings, and at the annual
incentives convention

2019-2020 OBJECTIVES
SAFETY & EDUCATION / MARKETING
•Offer training at a minimal cost to members
•Offer a variety of Safety & Educational Courses
•Maintain APGA Employee Training Database
•Assist in selecting topics for district meetings
•Provide bi-monthly safety article for APGA News
•Distribute monthly safety meeting topics with test
•Promote the use of the Training Facility by Supplier
companies
•Offer New Customer Kits with safety information Looking for a reliable,
•Apply for PERC/REAC funds to supplement APGA
safety and educational program
•Offer Appliance Installation Rebate for water heaters, customized supply plan?
stoves/dryers, logs and new service outlets
•Complete Workforce Development Grant Obligations Call Max at Crestwood …
•Assist industry in utilizing PERC marketing campaign we deliver more value to your business!
material on the local level
•Assist industry with marketing propane as a motor Our experienced NGL professionals like Max can help
fuel with local, county, and state governments as well
as private fleets you create a reliable, yet flexible supply plan from the
•Encourage marketers to promote the use of VW Dixie Pipeline or Hattiesburg.
Settlement funding for Propane School Buses
•Work with Alabama LP Gas Board Want to know more???
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
•Monitor state legislative issues pricing agreements, fixed price and option hedges or
•During the session, communicate weekly legislative transportation and storage capabilities, call Max today.
activities to the board and governmental affairs
committee Max Johnson
•Work with other groups/agencies/organizations to Supply and Asset Manager — Southeast
encourage positive legislation for propane Max.Johnson@crestwoodlp.com
•Seek parity with natural gas D: (816) 329.5316
•Support NPGA on federal issues
•Increase participation in AlaPropanePAC C: (913) 972.5721
•Encourage member involvement with AL LP Gas ICE ID: mjohnson31
Board
•Meet with Alabama Congressional Delegation
around the state when able
•Work with ADECA on VW Settlement Funding to be
used on Propane Vehicles
•Conduct a state legislative event in Montgomery