National Propane Education & Training Conference

PERC training event in Dallas March 1-2

Propane professionals with an interest in industry-specific educational methods and resources are invited to join together March 1-2 at the Westin Dallas-Fort Worth Airport for the return of PERC’s live National Propane Education & Training Conference. Like years past, you’ll have the opportunity to attend general and breakout sessions customized to fit your training needs.

In addition to sessions on safety and regulatory compliance, the 2022 conference will feature tracks on marketer sales and technical training. Plus, you’ll learn how to use the newest features and resources available on PERC’s Learning Center.

This year’s conference will be an in-person event only, opening at noon on March 1 and concluding at 12:30 p.m. on March 2. Registration opens after Jan. 1. Cost is $99.

Speakers

• Eric Kuster, Vice-president of Safety, Education & Compliance, PERC • Lyndon Rickards, Director of Safety & Compliance, PERC • Sarah Reboli, Esq., Senior Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, NPGA • Bruce Swiecicki, P.E., Senior Technical Advisor, NPGA • Elena Scott, Manager, Industry Training Programs, PERC • Margaret Hiatt, Educational Content Manager, PERC • Christopher Hanson, LMS Administrator, PERC • other propane industry compliance, safety and training experts

Hotel Info

Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport 4545 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, Tx 75063

The Westin DFW is located approximately 10 minutes from the DFW airport. Complimentary shuttle service is provided to and from the hotel.

Discounted hotel room rate of $149/night is available until Feb. 7, or until block is sold out, whichever comes first.

MARCH 1, 2022 Time

Schedule

Event Room

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch

Opening Remarks:

Welcome and introductions, Tucker Perkins Conference Overview, Eric Kuster Trinity 4 – 5

General Session:

Modularized Function-Based Training - Learning Paths, Lyndon Rickards Trinity 4 – 5

Time Track 1: Education Track 2: LMS Administration Track 3: Safety &

Room: Trinity 2 - 3 Room: Trinity 6 – 7

Compliance

*Bring your laptop Room: Oak Ballroom

1:40 pm – 2:40 pm Guided Workshop on LMS Admin Overview/ Regulatory Update Adult Learning Introduction Sarah Reboli Margaret Hiatt Chris Hanson

2:50 pm – 3:50 pm Apprenticeship - NPGA & PERC Office of Apprenticeship NFPA 54 & 58 Code Update Bruce Swieciki

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Environmental Messaging LMS Reporting New PERC Gregg Walker Chris Hanson Material Overview 1.) Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance Handbook 2.) Fire Safety Analysis Changes 3.) Agriculture Safety Cut Sheets Lyndon Rickards

5:00 pm – 5:10 pm

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Closing Comments, Eric Kuster

Reception

Trinity 4 – 5

Gallery

MARCH 2, 2022

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast

General Session:

Panel Discussion - Education & Training for Trinity 4 – 5

8:30 am – 9:30 am Employee Recruitment and Retention Mark Hood, Jessica Johnson, and Kim Lapierre Moderated by Eric Kuster Trinity 4 – 5

Time

9:40 am – 10:40 am

Track 1: Education Track 2: LMS Administration Track 3: Safety

Room: Trinity 2 - 3 Room: Trinity 6 – 7 & Compliance *Bring your laptop Room: Oak Ballroom

Onboarding LMS Tips and Tricks Certification 2.0 Kimmie Guthrie Chris Hanson Paula Laney

10:50 am – 11:50 am An Electronic Classroom LMS Customizations Entry Level Driver Training Tom Clark Chris Hanson Eric Kuster