In the September 2019 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: NPGA selects successor to longtime president, CEO | National Clean Energy Week

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Benchmarking Council Meeting (Group 2) Sept. 19-20 St. Louis World LPG Forum & European Congress Sept. 24-26 Amsterdam, Netherlands NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Farmington, Pennsylvania PERC Advisory Committee Meeting Oct. 2-3 Indianapolis PERC Council Meeting Nov. 12-13 Naples, Florida IN THE LEAD BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUE COW SOFTWARE NPGA selects successor to longtime president, CEO The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has selected Steve Kaminski as its new president and CEO. Kaminski will replace Rick Roldan, who has held the position for 17 years. [ read more ] CLOSER LOOK: NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK Click to enlarge. Propane prominent during National Clean Energy Week For the first time in the event’s three years, propane is taking a leading role as a sponsor of National Clean Energy Week. From Sept. 23-27, propane professionals from around the country will advocate for LPG’s part in the clean energy movement. [ read more about National Clean Energy Week ] SPONSORED CONTENT Are You Ready for Peak Propane Demand? Without fail, winter brings propane logistics challenges. While no supplier can control the weather, they can control how well prepared they are for peak demand. These steps, including right-sizing storage capacity, can mean the difference between supply reliability and empty tanks. [ learn more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM NPGA to sell CETP certification program to propane council The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) reached an agreement on terms to transfer the certification assets of the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) from NPGA to PERC, effective Dec. 31. [ read more ] PERC restructures safety team, hires four staff members The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) added four new staff members to guide its restructured safety, education and compliance team. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • WESROC parent company adds vice president • Crestwood board member purchases Kansas City Royals • ThompsonGas acquires Quality Propane, expands in Wisconsin • LPG industry veteran joins Marshall Excelsior • PERC stresses importance of ag producers filling tanks early • Foster Fuels sends relief to Hurricane Dorian-affected region • Alabama school system improves fleet with 10 autogas buses • EDP names general manager at Ebbetts Pass Gas Service • Pinnacle Propane expands in Texas, acquires West Gas Service • Canadian NGL producers challenged by market access limits POPULAR FROM LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Regulatory updates FMCSA proposes changes to hours-of-service regulations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing several changes to hours-of-service regulations. Learn how these changes can affect your operation. [ read more ] DOT proposes rulemaking on propane cylinder requalification The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to return to a 12-year period after applying the hydrostatic test method for cylinder requalification. [ read more ] SPONSORED CONTENT 5 Ways Tank Monitoring Drives Better Profitability for Your Business While delivery efficiency is a big reason to invest in tank monitoring, many propane marketers use tank monitoring to impact key areas of their business in other ways. Here we cover some of the positive impacts that tank monitoring can have on different areas of your business — from avoiding unnecessary costs, to customer service, to sales & marketing. [ learn more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT The importance of digital marketing for propane retailers At the 2019 Propane Expo, the Propane Education & Research Council’s Bridget Kidd discusses how digital marketing allows companies and organizations to target their messages to a specific audience. [ watch video now ] INDUSTRY VOICES 5 questions for PERC’s new business development director The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) named Bryan Cordill as its new director of residential and commercial business development, replacing Jesse Marcus, in July. The former propane marketer shared details of his new role with us. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Mid-delivery bobtail reduces backup risks Westmor has designed and engineered a new, unique way of delivering propane – from behind the cab of a bobtail. The option was designed to maximize driver efficiency by allowing propane delivery off either side of the bobtail using the inverted multi-wrap hose reel. [ read more ] SPONSORED CONTENT Vertrax Tank Monitoring Service: SONAR-BASED Tank Monitoring Vertrax Tank Monitoring Service is the innovative end-to-end bulk tank monitoring solution leveraging sonar – eliminating the need & limitations of “Read Ready Gauge” monitors. With real-time, always accurate liquid level readings, improved inventory management & unmatched delivery, forecasting is possible. [ watch more ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Last chance to apply for LP Gas Growth Summit The LP Gas Growth Summit brings together propane retailer decision-makers and vendor partners for one-on-one meetings and other networking opportunities. This year’s event will be held Oct. 7-9 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. If you’re interested in attending, time to apply has almost run out – submit your application form ASAP. [ learn more about the event ] [ apply to attend ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS Energy Tree Energy Tree offers revolutionary power generation products, including the EverGreen 4, a practical, eco-friendly generator that cuts down costs and more. [ read more ] Signature Truck Systems Signature Truck is a propane delivery truck manufacturer committed to quality builds and competitive pricing on transports, bobtails and service crane trucks. [ read more ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME Submit a nomination for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas inducted four new members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Atlanta. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2020, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. The deadline is Sept. 30 to submit nominations for our 2020 class. [ submit your nomination here ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Heating up furnace sales for propane retailers → Flooding on the farm poses crop drying challenges → LPG Spotlight: FS Propane

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