In the March 2018 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: New program connects military veterans with the propane industry | NPGA's 2018-20 strategic plan

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS PERC Meeting April 5 Atlanta LP Gas Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 5 Atlanta NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo April 6-8 Atlanta GPA Midstream Convention April 15-18 Austin, Texas IN THE LEAD Vets2Techs offers military veterans opportunities in the propane industry The transition from military service to civilian life can be jarring for military personnel leaving the armed forces. One program, Vets2Techs, offers a win-win opportunity for propane retailers seeking employees and former military personnel seeking jobs. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK [ Work trucks ] Propane touts versatility at Work Truck Show Surrounded by their diesel- and gasoline-fueled counterparts, propane autogas trucks stand tall as a cleaner, quieter and powerful alternative to traditional fuels. Learn more about how propane is transforming the transportation industry. [ read more ] Truck builder continues push into propane market LP Gas magazine spent a day with Signature Truck Systems, learning about the truck-building market and touring the company’s two Michigan facilities. Find out how this company is making a name for itself in the propane industry. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM NPGA leaders outline 2018-20 strategic plan Accounting for a different political environment, new opportunities and growing challenges, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) rolled out its 2018-20 strategic plan. Check out the objectives of the plan. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Navistar recalls certain IC Bus CE series school buses • Recall issued for outdoor gas fire pit • Ferrellgas Partners sells tank railcars • NGL Energy Partners appoints director • UGI Corp. appoints new CFO • Roush CleanTech names new president, makes personnel changes • Anheuser-Busch distributor adds autogas vehicles • K2 Insurance acquires Rockhill’s gas and propane business • Poisinello Fuels sells propane assets to Mirabito Holdings LP GAS HALL OF FAME Purchase tickets for the LP Gas Hall of Fame induction ceremony LP Gas has announced the 2018 class of the Hall of Fame. Save the date for April 5 at The Ritz-Carlton in downtown Atlanta and visit the LP Gas Hall of Fame website for tickets. [ purchase tickets here ] INDUSTRY VOICES Using social media to manage your reputation during extreme weather crises Thanks to the power of social media, a company’s brand is in the hands of its consumers now more than ever before. Use these tips to maximize your opportunities on social media, even when dealing with disgruntled customers. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS RegO launches next generation of compact regulators The company says its new regulators incorporate the latest innovations designed for field service technicians. Learn more about the regulators, which were designed for greater visibility. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT PERC, NAFTC partner to create autogas education videos The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is producing three propane industry awareness videos for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Get a rundown on the topics covered in each video. [ watch video now ] PERC seeks marketer feedback The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is asking marketers to inform it of any natural gas customers who get cut off from service due to “interruptible contracts” with their utility company. Interruptible contracts allow large natural gas consumers to receive lower rates. PERC is asking marketers who hear of customers having their gas service disrupted to email Pat Hyland with the following information: Name of local gas company Location of outage (city, state) Duration of outage Amount of propane supplied during the outage Pat Hyland, director of industry communications, can be reached via email at patrick.hyland@propane.com or telephone at 216-407-6995. FROM THE MAGAZINE → Co-op uses publication to connect with customers → Improving safety with CSR training → Exploring propane's value at state, national levels → A Propane Profile: Blossman Gas' David Reynolds