Last week, TPGA reported several key Railroad Commission of Texas AFS staff changes.

Since then, the Railroad Commission has shared an updated detailed contact directory for the AFS Department. Download the directory below.

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

• 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Executive Committee Meeting

• 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 - 6:30pm - 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)
• Reservation Cut-off: Friday, September 6, 2024
• Parking: Free and complimentary

Attendance

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

Thank you to our sponsors: Day 1 Coffee Break: Buster Brown Propane Day 2 Coffee Break: Targa Resources

Two Sponsorships left!

Lunch - Cooper's Old Time BBQ Sponsor and Mamacita's Dinner Sponsor.

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

Hello Everyone,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended this month’s convention. Your participation was crucial to its success, and we couldn’t have achieved it without your support. As I mentioned at the dinner, I deeply appreciate the efforts of all involved and look forward to seeing even more of you engage in the future. As your new president, I’m grateful for your continued support.

Looking ahead, we will soon be distributing committee sign-up sheets. These committees are the backbone of our association, guiding our decisions and shaping our direction.

Please take a moment to review the available committees below and consider where your skills and interests might fit best. You can remain on a current committee, join a new one, or adjust your involvement as needed.

Meeting & Convention Planning Committee

The committee advises on TPGA meetings and our annual conference and expo. It consists of 13 members: 8 from the marketer membership, 4 from the supplier membership, and the chair. The committee chair randomly selects each member from the appropriate volunteer submissions.

Legislative Affairs Committee

The committee comprises TPGA members interested in considering and recommending policy on legislation affecting the Texas propane industry.

Technical & Standards Committee

The committee comprises TPGA members interested in reviewing and advancing rules, regulations, standards & codes that positively affect the propane industry.

Membership Committee

The committee is made up of TPGA members and seeks to advise the association on membership promotion and retention, affinity partnership development and deployment, non-dues revenue generation, and services and support for the general membership.  

Here is a linked button to sign up to volunteer for any available committees

Starting the new year strong depends on your participation, and your involvement is essential to our success.

Thank you once again for your support.

Best regards,

Larry Baty

TPGA President

The September issue of Texas Propane magazine is available online and will soon be mailed to you. Can't wait for the print edition? Check out an online copy.

Here's what is in store for you this month in Texas Propane magazine:

• Over 500 attended the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference. Check out the highlights and pictures from this milestone event.
• Are you curious when and where we will be for the 2025 Convention? Read our "Where Next" story.
• The association has a new President. Tune into Presidential Profile in this issue to get to know them better.
• Also, launched in Texas, just 5 short months ago, GeneratioNext has over 450 job seekers registered in the Lone Star State. Read about how Texas employers are using this tool and their success stories.
• Are you prepared for the heating season? Check our "Inside the Industry" for the heating season must-haves.

The Propane Education & Research (PERC) recently launched six new learning paths available in The Learning Center.

• Propane System Layout & Design Person

• Propane Tank Installer

• Exterior Gas Piping, Regulator, and Meter Installer

• Gas System Startup Service Technician

• Interior Gas Piping Installer

• Gas Vaporizer Installation & Service Technician

These new learnings paths are designed to meet the training needs of service technicians, installers and system designers. From design, installation to startup, these paths are focused on what your employees need to know to get started and can be customized to meet the needs of your company.

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