In Brief

September 9, 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the Members-Only Monday Morning Messenger, published by the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA).


In our first story, we discuss one of the Railroad Commission's top violations and provide guidance on complying with this rule.


In the second story, we remind you of our upcoming TPGA Board & Annual Business meeting in Fredericksburg. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and stay updated on important industry developments.


Speaking of meetings, the deadline to sign up for a TPGA committee is approaching quickly. Don’t miss out on the chance to serve on a committee for the 2024-2025 term.


Lastly, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) will be hosting its fall board meeting in Texas. With 50 states, it’s not often that NPGA hosts a board meeting in Texas, making this a unique opportunity for NPGA members to attend and participate. Find out where and when this will take place in our third story.


Check out our Quick Links section to find August propane pricing for wholesale and residential markets, information about the Propane Service Corporation, the Generationext Job Board, and details on how to subscribe your customers to the Fall/Winter 2024 Propane Living Newsletter.

In this issue

  • In Brief
  • RRC Top Violation
  • TPGA Fall Meetings
  • Join a Committee
  • NPGA Board Meeting

Calendar

September 9-11, 2024

NPGA Technology, Standards & Safety Committee Meeting


September 10, 2024

Ad deadline for October Magazine


September 11, 2024

NPGA Board Meeting

Hotel Deadline


September 13, 2024

Texas Environmental Excellence Awards


September 15, 2024 National Pop-Up Shop

Extended Deadline


September 20, 2024

Deadline to join a TPGA Committee

 

September 20, 2024

Fall/Winter 2024 Propane Living newsletter deadline

ANNUAL CALENDAR

Is Your Paperwork in Order?

Texas LP Gas Safety Rule 9.7 is one of the Railroad Commission of Texas's top five most cited violations. 


What the Rule Says:

  • Document Availability: Make sure you have copies of all current licenses, manufacturer registrations, and employee certificates at each outlet, which are ready for inspection during regular business hours.
  • Access to Rules: Keep a current version of the rules and ensure that company representatives and operations supervisors can access them. These rules should also be available to employees during business hours.



Key Points to Remember:

  • Keep Copies Handy: Have all necessary documents easily accessible at each location.
  • Stay Updated: Check regularly to ensure you have the latest edition of the rules (e.g., the July 2022 edition) and that everyone who needs them can access them.
  • Be Inspection Ready: Always be prepared for inspections by having all required paperwork in order.
VIEW THE RULE

October TPGA Board & Annual Business Meeting

Join us on October 1 & 2, 2024, for the TPGA Board & Annual Business Meeting, which will be held in Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624.


Where: Inn on Baron's Creek

308 W. Washington St.

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Schedule

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

• 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Executive Committee Meeting

(Executive Session 9:00 am to10:00 am)

• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Finance Committee Meeting

• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch on-site - BBQ Catered by Cooper's BBQ

• 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Technical & Standard Meeting

• 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Meetings and Convention Planning Meeting

• 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Nominating Committee Meeting

• 5:15 pm - Walk to Happy Hour & Dinner 

• 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Happy Hour

• 6:30 pm - Dinner at Mamacitas Restaurant


Wednesday, October 2, 2024

• 9:00 am – 11:00 am TPGA Board & Annual Business Meeting

with Special Guests, New AFS Director, Karely Bisbano

and Oversight & Safety Division's April Richardson


Agenda: Financials, Technical & Standards, RRC update, Meetings/Convention Update, Executive Director's Report, Old and New Business, Officer Swear-In


Host Hotel: Inn on Baron’s Creek

  • Reservations: Call 830-990-9202 and mention Texas Propane Gas Association
  • Special Rate: $149 + tax
  • Room Block: Sept 30 - Oct 2 (Check-out at 11 am)
  • Although the deadline was last Friday, September 6th, you should still be able to make reservations at that same rate.
  • Parking: Free and complimentary


Attendance

  • Meetings: Open to all TPGA members
  • RSVP: Required for seating and space accommodations
RSVP

Thank you to our sponsors:

Day 1 Coffee Break: Buster Brown Propane

Day 2 Coffee Break: Targa Resources

Lunch CUI & Fred Garrison Oil Co.


Sponsorship Opportunity! Sponsor the Mamacita’s Dinner.

Contact Soo Teal at steal@txpropane.com for sponsor pricing and interest.

Serve on a 2024-2025 TPGA Committee: The Deadline to Join or Rejoin is September 20, 2024

JOIN OR REJOIN A COMMITTEE

NPGA Board of Directors Meeting:

October 7-9, 2024 in San Antonio

With 50 states, it's not very often that the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) comes to Texas for a board meeting; register today for the 2024 Fall Board of Directors & Related Committee Meetings, which are open to ALL NPGA Members.


October 7-9, 2024

Omni La Mansión del Rio

112 College Street

San Antonio, TX 78205 


Schedule Overview

October 7-8, 2024

Committee & Section Meetings


October 9, 2024

Propane, Politics, & Coffee: U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales, (R-TX-23)

NPGA Board of Directors Meeting 

FULL SCHEDULE
REGISTER FOR MEETING

Hotel Reservations

The Omni La Mansión del Rio hotel is offering participants a group rate of $260 for single or double occupancy, plus tax. Triple occupancy is $280, and quadruple is $290, plus tax. River-view rooms are also available starting at $294.


The NPGA room block rate will be available until Wednesday, September 11, 2024, or until the block is sold out. You may book a room by:

  1. Clicking HERE to Reserve Online
  2. Contacting the Omni reservations line directly at 1-800-843-6664 and requesting the NPGA Board of Directors rate.
  3. Contact Brett Gold at bgold@npga.org with any questions.

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