April 1, 2024

In Brief

Welcome to the latest edition of the Monday Morning Messenger.

In our first story of the morning, TPGA is excited to host the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference in the DFW this Summer. Check the NEW 2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!

In our second story of the morning, we give early access to the April 2024 Texas Propane magazine that was just mailed. Check out this Spring information-packed issue.

In the third story of the morning, the association gives you access to the latest informative webinar on the GeneratioNext Program. Access the webinar to learn how to use the NextGenPropane.com site, which complements the cover story of the magazine and educates you on what the GeneratioNext Program is all about.

Lastly, TPGA provides our members with a Know Before You Go Quick Guide for those going to the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.

Explore our Quick Links section, which provides access to the latest Winter Weekly Update, Propane Service Corporation (PSC), TPGA Scholarship Application Round, and the national propane training center, where you can access hundreds of classes on demand.

In this issue

In Brief
Crossroads Schedule
April Magazine
GeneratioNext Recording
Southeastern Quick Guide
Quick Links

Calendar

April 2, 2024

ProCOT Board Meeting

April 4, 2024

Seaport & Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY) Grant Webinar

April 5 - 7, 2024

Southeastern Propane Expo

Charlotte, NC

April 10, 2024

May magazine ad deadline

FULL CALENDAR

Affinity Partners

Lone Star Energy Group Workers Comp Insurance

Basys Credit Card Processing

NoCell Technologies

Warm Thought Communications

Crossroads Schedule & Special Events Announced

The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) is excited to host the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference in the DFW this year.

The three-day anticipated to sell out event will take place August 1-3, 2024, at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel

777 Watters Creek Blvd

Allen, TX 75013

The schedule is a little different this year, with new events and more training. Check out the 2024 NEW! schedule:

Thursday, August 1, 2024

11:00 AM-5:00 PM Registration

12:00 PM-4:00 PM 6.1 Regulatory Training

5:00 PM-6:00 PM Welcome Reception

Supplier Dinners

Friday, August 2, 2024

7:00 AM-12:00 PM Truck Only Exhibitor Move-In Morning

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In Day

7:00 AM-6:00 PM Registration

7:30 AM-2:30 PM Golf Tournament (The Courses at Watters Creek)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Propane Technical Workshops

5:00 PM-6:00 PM President's Happy Hour

6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Dinner, Lining Dancing & Casino Party

Saturday, August 3, 2024

8:00 AM-4:00 PM Registration

10:00 AM-4:00 PM Crossroads Expo (lunch included)

Learn more and register by using the button below.

LEARN MORE

Inside Look: April 2024 Magazine

This issue of the Texas Propane magazine gives you an inside look with our Cover Story on a new resource to find pre-qualified job candidates for your propane company or even job candidates for associate supplier members. Check our Feature Story on the GeneratioNext Propane Pros Program.

Texas Propane magazine also takes a look at Texas gallon vs. U.S. gallon sales by market sector. See what sectors have the highest gallons for the Lone Star State and across the nation. There is also a call for 2023 sales data reporting to help Texas continue its ProCOT programs.

Also, we've been seeing some discussion in the chat rooms about some propane retailers who take cash and who have been receiving counterfeit bills. Our Business Beat, teaches you how to spot these counterfeit bills. Print and share this article with your staff so they know what to look for.

Also in this issue includes: A Look Back: 1967; In Memoriam, People in Propane; Propane with Purpose and much more.

READ NOW

Thank you to our advertisers

ASM- American Standard

Bergquist

BLT Tanks

CUI

Energy Tech Solutions Inside

Fisk Tank Carrier Inc.

Gas Equipment Company

Insurors of Texas

Legacy Energy Consulting

Lock America

Lone Star Energy Group

Longhorn Propane

Marshall Young Insurance

Meeder Equipment Co.

METSA

Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance

Otodata

Propane Plus LLC

Propane Service Corporation

Quality Steel

Tarantin Industries

A new 2024 rate card is available

ADVERTISE

GeneratioNext Recorded Webinar Now Available to Stream

For those who missed the webinar held last week, GeneratioNext Propane Pros hosted a short session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, to teach the propane industry how to use the online platform.

As previewed in the above-mentioned magazine, this valuable program offers propane industry stakeholders the tools to streamline their hiring process and connect with talented individuals eager to embark on a career in the field.

The webinar provided insights into:

Setting up a company profile
Navigating through a pool of qualified candidates
Posting open positions
Other resources from the program

WATCH NOW

For more details on GeneratioNext Propane Pros and how to get involved, interested parties can visit NextGenPropane.com or reach out to Michelle Wilson at michelle_wilson@bostonenv.com.

Going to Southeastern? Know Before You Go: Quick Guide

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) looks forward to seeing the propane industry at NPGA’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo ™ on April 5-7, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.

This information will help you make the most of your time in Charlotte:

Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the Charlotte Convention Center (CCC) and select hotels that are beyond easy walking distance. For more information about hours and locations, click here.
Save time upon arrival at the Convention Center and use the NEW self-badge printing station. Enter your info, and off you go! As always, you may also go to one of the staffed desk stations to check in and receive your badge. Remember, you must wear your badge at all times!
To check the full schedule of events, click here.
Grab quick bites right in the Convention Center food court. Options include Starbucks, Bojangles Famous Chicken and Biscuits, Buon Cibo and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Connect with the exhibitors of interest to you by using the interactive show floor map to plot your course!
Download the official Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo™ app to access search and planning tools for the upcoming event.
NPGA is excited to be in Charlotte for the first time and hopes you make time to explore the city before or after the Expo. With the NASCAR Hall of Fame, baseball, and family-friendly museums, there’s truly something for everybody.