April 2020 Texas Propane magazine

TexasPropane Texas Propane April 2020

Volume 76 No. 4

T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R T H E T E X A S P R O PA N E G A S A S S O C I AT I O N

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2020 Crossroads TPGA Propane Expo & Conference Austin, Texas

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Maintaining the Legacy You’ve Built

You have worked hard to build your business. Pinnacle Propane is committed to preserving your legacy.

Have you considered selling your propane business but concerns for your customers and employees are holding you back?

At Pinnacle Propane, our values of Customer Service, Integrity, and Safety emphasize providing the best possible experience for our customers and employees. We focus on providing local service to our customers and empowering our employees via competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and advancement opportunities.

As you think about next steps, let us work with you to develop a fair purchase plan and a seamless transition so that you can relax and enjoy the results of your efforts.

Bill Webb Senior Vice President Business Development 936-329-1440

Matt Terry Director Business Development 210-560-5418

Call us today for more information and a confidential assessment of your business.

About Pinnacle Propane: Pinnacle Propane is a leading propane distributor in the U.S. and is part of a global group of

LPG companies owned by SHV Energy, the largest dedicated global LPG distributor. Pinnacle Propaneʼs operations include bulk gas storage and delivery, cylinder filling and distribution, and community gas systems. Learn more at www.pinnaclepropane.com.

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T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R T H E T E X A S P R O PA N E G A S A S S O C I AT I O N

TPGA staff Bill Van Hoy Executive Director bvanhoy@txpropane.com Jackie Mason Education & Marketing Regulatory & Legislative Affairs jmason@txpropane.com Debbie Simpson Executive Assistant Membership Meeting Planner Publication Coordinator dsimpson@txpropane.com

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Debbie Simpson 800-392-0023 dsimpson@txpropane.com

Expo Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fairmont Austin Plays Host to Attendees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Visit Austin: BBQ, Breweries & Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Severe Weather Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Publisher

Kim Scheberle Account Manager/Managing Editor Sail House Publishing 512-346-0892 kscheberle@austin.rr.com Joanne Pantaze Advertising Sales 512-273-2639 jpantaze@pvco.net Kiki Pantaze Art Director 512-924-7566 kpantaze@pvco.net

How to Create a Facebook Ad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Good Security Habits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Departments Highlights from Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TPGA Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Member Perks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safety Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 People in Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Inside the Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Classified Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Propane with Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Highlights from Headquarters

See You in Austin Bill Van Hoy TPGA Executive Director Austin is a great destination for the 2020 Crossroads TPGA Propane Expo and Conference, July 23-25, 2020. This month we have an extensive set of articles that will give you the information about the conference, introduce you to Austin, or remind you of things you may have forgotten about the Capitol City. Austin has terrific entertainment, fantastic restaurants, wonderful museums and excellent outdoor spaces.

We have contracted with one of the best hotels in Austin to be the host for this year’s event. The Fairmont Austin Hotel has richly appointed guest rooms and

suites, five-star restaurant and bar offerings, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, pool on the 7th floor and an award-winning spa.

The ‘canopy’ walkway will enable Fairmont guests to catch a glimpse of Waller Creek while traveling to and from the second level of the Austin Convention Center.

The Austin Convention Center will host the Expo on Saturday, July 24, 2020 from 10:00a – 4:00p. Dozens of propane suppliers will have their latest trends, greatest technologies and equipment displayed at the expo. This event allows you to consolidate your purchases to a single day and get what you need.

This year’s training session on Thursday, July 23 will be a Railroad Commission 6.1 class, which will qualify for continuing education. So what are you waiting for?

2020 CROSSROADS SPONSORS Golf Tournament

Convention Bags

Lanyards

All Day Expo Beverage Station

AFFINITY PARTNERS

LEnergy ONE ST R Group

2019-2020 TPGA Board of Directors President: Mark Peterson, Buster Brown Propane, 281-689-3946 President Elect: Josh McAdams, McAdams Propane, 936-598-7444 Secretary: Harris Baker, HBH Systems, 512-587-8347 Treasurer/Finance Chair: Allen Wells, Baygas, 281-332-2630 District 1 Director: David Collett, Gas and Supply, 903-780-2488 District 1 Alternate: Open District 2 Director: Josh McAdams, McAdams Propane, 936-598-7444 District 2 Alternate: Open District 3 Director: Jeremy Gentile, Hill Butane, 409-296-2001 District 3 Alternate: Open District 4 Director: Danny Meyers, Bellville Butane 979-865-2698 District 4 Alternate: Matt Peterson, Buster Brown Propane, 281-689-3946 District 5 Director: Ryan Tudyk, Howdy Propane Services, 361-771-1900 District 5 Alternate: Open District 6 Director: Omar Garcia, Mr. G Propane, 956-581-1063 District 6 Alternate: Open District 7 Director: Steve Smith, Smith Gas, 830-393-2533 District 7 Alternate: Sharon Seal, Bell Hydrogas, 210-533-7103 District 8 Director: Rodney Sladek, Fayetteville Propane, 979-836-7044 District 8 Alternate: Open District 9 Director: Bill McCullough, Butane Gas, 800-242-69010 District 9 Alternate: Brad Quisenberry, Gene Harris Petroleum, 888-336-4474 District 10 Director: Josh Nowlin, McCraw Propane, 9003-583-7481 District 10 Alternate: Chad Gregg, Enderby Gas, 940-482-3225 District 11 Director: Steve Adams, Hardwick LPG, 254-647-3402 District 11 Alternate: Open District 12 Director: Laci Jo Stone, Schneider Distributing, 800-901-9109 District 12 Alternate: Open District 13 Director: Open

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District 13 Alternate: Open District 14 Director: Terry Perez, Perez Propane, 512-318-9780 District 14 Alternate: Open District 15 Director: Don Heinrich, Slaton Gas, 806-828-6501 District 15 Alternate: Open District 16 Director: Open District 16 Alternate: Open Past President: Jack Walzel, Tri-Co Propane, 254-642-3885 Past President: John Walter, Schneider Distributing, 800-901-9109 Past President: Ben Wood, Northwest Propane, 972-247-6121 Past President: John Kelly, Kelly Propane, 940-586-1208 Vice President: Jeremy Gentile, Hill Butane, 409-296-2001 Vice President: Matt Terry, SHV-Pinnacle Propane, 210-560-5418 Vice President: Larry Baty, Cadenhead Servis Gas, 800-722-8654 Sr. Vice President: Don Heinrich, Slaton Gas, 806-828-6501 Sr. Vice President: Bill Collins, Collins Propane, 972-442-1078 Sr. Vice President: Joe Green, Green’s Blue Flame Gas, 713-462-5414 Assoc. Supplier Service Director: Rusty Walker, Marshall Young Insurance, 817-645-9155 Assoc. Supplier Service Alternate: Steve Johnson, Midstream Transportation, 512-787-3777 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Director: Anna May Etheredge, Bishop Energy, 940-665-4672 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Alternate: Jimmie Grant, Martin Gas Sales, 713-851-6155 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Director: Jim Diehl, Squibb Taylor, 214-357-4591 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Alternate: Joe Ezernack, Meeder Equipment, 903-877-9401 Assoc. At Large Director: J.R. Anderson, Gas Equipment Company, 972-406-3817 Assoc. At Large Alternate: John Becraft, Targa Resources, 817-416-7757 Nominating Chair: John Kelly, Kelly Propane 940-586-1208 NPGA Director: Chad Gray, Dixie LP Gas, 254-582-5359

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Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail

Austin is one remarkable destination – refuge to a blend of eclectic cultures, grassroots politics and infectiously funky vibes. It is a delightful mix of hippies, honky-tonkers, hipsters, tech experts, filmmakers and quirky characters. Yet somehow, it all works.

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Schedule at a Glance Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:00a – 5:00p Registration/badge pickup 12:00p – 5:00p RRC 6.1 Training Dinner on your own Friday, July 24, 2020 7:00a – 5:30p Registration/badge pickup 7:00a – 5:00p Exhibitor move-in

according to schedule 8:00a – 1:00p Golf tournament 5:00p – 6:00p Welcome Reception Dinner on your own/Supplier dinners Saturday, July 25, 2020 7:00a – 3:00p Registration/badge pickup 10:00a – 4:00p Expo with lunch 5:00p – 6:00p President’s Cocktails 6:00p – 10:00p Gala

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Feature When it comes to good food, Austin is the place.

From world-renowned chefs to taco joints and food trucks, the city is a foodie paradise. It’s hard to imagine that a city this size actually has over 1,000 mobile restaurants. From donuts to vegan bites and barbecue to Peruvian delights, whatever you’re craving, you’ll find it here.

If craft beer is your thing, then head over to Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden. Sporting over 100 craft beers from the largest tap wall in Austin, choosing one is tough. They also have 30 types of sausage, including chicken, duck, boar, antelope and even veggie, made daily from scratch. Patrons are entertained nightly by live country bands on a massive outdoor lighted patio.

Speaking of music – from blues to indie rock, country to jazz and more, Austin’s musicians really groove on stage. Austin earned the slogan Live Music Capital of the World in 1991 when critics discovered Austin had more live music performances per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Legendary artists like Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin and Stevie Ray Vaughan all got their start here. You have many options to hear live music here – it all depends on the vibe you want and the genre of music.

Austin’s official motto is “Keep Austin Weird,” and it is worn like a badge of honor. You will find some of that motto in the Museum of the Weird and other museums around town, architecture (think “Jenga” building), restaurants, and along with the citizens of Austin.

Austin is ablaze with creativity and art is everywhere. It’s built into the city’s architecture, colorful murals on walls throughout town and every possible genre of art is expressed by its sidewalk artists and in its galleries. Walk down South Congress Avenue and you’ll be immersed in all of Austin’s creative juices.

The 2020 Crossroads TPGA Propane Expo & Conference schedule leaves you time to take in some of what makes Austin special. So what are you waiting for?

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Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden

Museum of the Weird

2020 Crossroads Sponsors Golf Tournament

Convention Bags Lanyards

All Day Expo Beverage Station

Feature Go to www.txpropane.com to register or purchase your exhibit space.

Early Bird Pricing Ends 6/26/20

Reasons to Visit Austin Live Music Interactive History Natural Beauty & Outdoor Adventures Fun, Friendly People Creative Community A Shopaholic’s Paradise Queso Mouthwatering Barbecue Health Consciousness Coffee Culture Architecture and Interior Design Celebration of the Arts Nightlife

Live Music at Shady Grove

Elmer Atkins Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsored by Targa Resources Friday, July 24, 2020 8:00a – 1:00p Onion Creek Golf Club 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, 78747 $150/player • $600/team of 4 Includes: greens fee, breakfast, awards lunch Onion Creek Club is one of the most historic clubs in Central Texas, established in 1974 by Austin native Jimmie Connolly and golfer Jimmy Demaret. In 1996 another famous central Texas golfer, Ben Crenshaw, built another nine holes that was blended into Demaret’s “Austin is ranked original design – which means that dur- #1 in Golf Magazine’s ing your round you’ll play some holes from 10 Best Golf Cities each designer. in America.”

Demaret had the vision to let the lay of the land dictate the course layout, and that understanding of course design created a beautiful and challenging course. His design is more of a shot makers course with tight tree lined fairways and small guarded greens, while Crenshaw’s nine is much more traditional, very forgiving with wide open fairways, and much larger greens.

Bottom line – Onion Creek offers an interesting and fun layout, good conditions, and friendly service.

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Feature Hotel Cut Off Deadline July 2, 2020

Fairmont Austin to Play Host to Attendees

The Fairmont Austin, a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star property, offers luxury in downtown Austin. The 37-story hotel features 1,048 richly appointed guest rooms and suites with picturesque views of Lady Bird Lake, the Austin cityscape and the Capitol.

Guests experience personalized service, unique views, five-star restaurant and bar offerings, fitness facility, seasonally heated swimming pool on the 7th floor and an award-winning spa. The hotel is located at 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701. Both valet parking and self-parking are available.

The 7th floor terrace features an elegant, seasonally heated pool with zero entry for chaise lounging in the water, 13 exclusive cabanas and 1 grand cabana. Pool access daily 6:00am – 10:00pm, poolside food service Sunday – Thursday 11:00am – 5:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm. Poolside beverage service daily 11:00am – sunset.

The fitness center located on the 6th floor features ceiling-tofloor windows, overlooking the lush greenery of Palm Park. This innovative gym space offers an intuitive fitness facility. From technologically advanced equipment such as SKILLMILL, the curved treadmill system that has become a training standard in the NBA and NFL gyms, to Peloton bikes for on demand indoor spinning and cycling classes with live-streaming world-class instructors, Fairmont Austin is reinventing how travelers stay fit.

The hotel offers a Business Center on the 2nd floor and offers virtually everything you need for your business needs. Check-in is 3:00pm and check-out is 11:00am. The Concierge is available 24 hours daily in the Main Lobby of the hotel. They can help you with dinner reservations and give you directions to major attractions.

The hotel welcomes pets weighing up to 25 pounds for a one-time fee of $150. The pet must be on a leash at all times and must not be

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left unattended in the room.

Deluxe guestrooms will be offered at a discounted rate of $199+tax per night, single/double. Participants are responsible for reserving their own accommodations. Contact Reservations directly at 888-240-7773 and identify yourself with the Texas Propane Gas Association 2020 Propane Expo & Conference to receive the discount. July 2, 2020 is cut-off for hotel reservations at the group discounted rate.

No third-party providers are used for rooming at this conference. If you are contacted by a travel agency in reference to this conference, note that they have no affiliations with this event. Hotel rooms in the discounted group block are reserved for attendees, their attending family members, exhibitors, sponsors, and Show staff.

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Crossroads Propane Expo Offers One-Stop Shopping it’s also a prime opportunity to do some easy comparison-shopping. And many suppliers offer exclusive expo pricing incentives or tradeshow specials – so marketers should come prepared to buy.

Silent Auction Benefitting the TPGA Scholarship Fund

We will once again host our silent auction on the Expo floor on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Proceeds will benefit the TPGA Scholarship Foundation. The auction will close at 3:30pm on July 25, 2020.

Remember, BID IT UP. IT’S FOR EDUCATION.

The Crossroads Propane Expo will be held 10:00am – 4:00pm on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Austin Convention Center (exhibit Hall 1), located at 500 E Cesar Chavez St in Austin.

The Expo is the centerpiece of the three-day event – a one-stop shopping experience to meet all your propane-marketing needs.

Dozens of propane suppliers come prepared with their latest trends and greatest technologies, ready to present innovative new ideas to improve your operations, saving you time and money.

The Expo is a treasure trove of inspired creativity, smart solutions, and great deals. Not only does it let propane marketers consolidate the purchasing process from a timeline of weeks [online, on the phone, or in a catalogue] to a single day [in person], but

Have a Nagging Question?

Answer: Regulatory Pavilion

Returning to the Expo this year is the Regulatory Pavilion. It gives propane industry professionals an opportunity to engage with state and federal regulators on your questions.

About the Convention Center

The Austin Convention Center is a USGBC LEED Gold EB certified venue location in the heart of Austin, Texas, the capital of the Lone Star State. The Convention Center runs on 100 percent renewable energy from Austin Energy’s Green Choice Program.

Their team has also diverted 50 percent of all waste generated from landfills with an extensive recycling, reuse, composting program.

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VISIT AUSTIN:

BBQ, BREWERIES & BUSINESS

TOP ATTRACTIONS q Texas Capitol q Lady Bird Lake q Barton Springs q Mount Bonnell q Congress Avenue Bats q Central Library LIVE MUSIC q ACL Live at the Moody Theater q Continental Club q Antone’s q Broken Spoke q Stubb’s BAR-B-Q SHOPPING HOT SPOTS (NEAR DOWNTOWN) q 2ND STREET DISTRICT q SOUTH CONGRESS AVE MUSEUMS q Bullock Museum q LBJ Presidential Library q Texas Memorial Museum q Texas Military Forces Museum q Austin’s Blanton Museum of Art q Harry Ransom Center OUTDOORS q Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum q Zilker Botanical Gardens q Mayfield Park & Mount Bonnell q The Contemporary at Laguna Gloria q Lady Bird Lake q Barton Springs q Lady Bird Wildflower Center

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CATCH A SHOW q Esther’s Follies q Long Center q Zachary Scott Theater q Bass Concert Hall BREWERIES q The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (The ABGB) q Lazarus Brewing Company q St. Elmo Brewing Company q Live Oak Brewing Company q Independence Brewing Co. q Blue Owl Brewing q Hops & Grain Brewing q Zilker Brewing Co. q Central Machine Works q The Brewtorium FOOD & DRINK BBQ q Franklin BBQ q La Barbecue q Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que q Lambert’s q Ironworks q Micklethwait Craft Meats q Stiles Switch BREAKFAST TACOS q Juan in Million q Tacodeli q Torchy’s

Feature OTHER GOOD EATS DOWNTOWN q Lonesome Dove Western Bistro q Moonshine Patio & Grill q Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden q Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden q Max’s Wine Dive q Eddie V’s Prime Seafood q Fleming’s Steakhouse q Gus’s Fried Chicken q Prohibition Creamery FOOD TRUCKS Austin has long been known for its food truck scene. Check out food trailer parks sprinkled through downtown & South Austin. q Rainey Street Food Truck Park q The Picnic Food Truck Park q East Side Food Park q South First Food Park

DOWNTOWN

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS/NIGHTLIFE 6TH STREET - Sixth Street is a full bustling array of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues like Esther’s Follies, as well as live music.

WEST SIXTH STREET - Not to be confused with its louder sister, West Sixth Street has developed its own upscale personality. It’s a destination for decadent dinners, craft beer, sporting events, shopping and nightlife. With food, eclectic boutiques, independent book and a famous record store.

RAINEY STREET - Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bargoers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.

SOUTH CONGRESS - this vibrant neighborhood just south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress Avenue oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, bars and eateries.

EASTSIDE - Arguably the fastest growing neighborhood in Austin, the eclectic, hipster eastside is full of new eateries, bars and boutiques.

RED RIVER - Nightclub heavy, droves of concert-seekers mill the streets of Austin’s Red River Cultural District, dipping into watering holes for Lone Star beers while waiting for the lights to dim and shows to begin.

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2020 CROSSROADS TPGA PROPANE EXPO & CONFERENCE JULY 23 – 25, 2020

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Member Perks

TPGA Members’ Children & Grandchildren Invited to Apply for Higher Education Scholarships Deadline May 15, 2020 Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Texas Propane Gas Association Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $125,000 to our members’ children and grandchildren.

TPGA awards exceptional students who will be enrolled full time in a 2-year college, 4-year university or technical school during the 2020-2021 school year.

How to Apply If the applicant is from Texas and already completed the National Propane Gas Foundation (NPGF) Scholarship during the September 15, 2019 – February 15, 2020 national application period, the student does not have to reapply. If they fully completed the NPGF Scholarship and provided the required documentation, such as test scores and transcripts, those students from Texas, who are TPGA members will automatically get entered into the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) Scholarship Competition.

Eligible students who did not enter the national scholarship competition can apply online www.txpropane.com/scholarship.

Please note there is separate application for children and grandchildren.

Application Checklist 3 Completed TPGA or NPGF Scholarship Application 3 Required Test Scores 3 Transcripts directly from school All documents are due no later than May 15, 2020 to be entered into the Texas scholarship.

Scholarship winners will be announced on July 25, 2020.

TPGFA Members Share this with your Texas Employees & Colleagues.

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TEAR AND SHARE

Scholarship eligibility: • Be a Texas resident.

• High school senior or an undergraduate student.

• Plans to be a full-time student for the upcoming school year (2020-2021) in an undergraduate degree program by an accredited college or university or enrolled in a vocational or technical school.

• A child or grandchild of an employee of current member of the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) with dues paid for 2020 TPGA membership year. The parent’s, legal guardian’s or grandparent’s work must be directly related to the propane industry.

• GPA (need to be in upper half of class for consideration).

Fleet Safety

Severe Weather Driving lightning is the risk of it hitting a tree or power line, which are much taller than your car, and sending obstacles into the roadway. Be aware of what is happening around the roadway while you try to drive through the storm.

High Winds

Spring and summer can bring on some of the most tumultuous weather in Texas. Your technicians and delivery drivers can find themselves in a dicey situation with little or no notice. Brush up on best practices for dealing with what changing weather can bring.

Intense rain

• Turn on your wipers and headlights, but not your emergency lights. Only use the emergency lights if you have an emergency.

• Leave at least six seconds between you and the car in front of you. When the rain gets intense, hydroplaning is a real risk.

• Don’t use your cruise control. Hydroplaning problems get worse if you are using cruise control, because the car will speed up and lose control completely.

• If you hydroplane, let go of the gas and steer straight until you get control over the vehicle again.

• Avoid driving through puddles if you can. It’s impossible to tell how deep the water in a puddle is or the condition of the road underneath. Driving through puddles can cause damage to your car causing it to stall.

• If the rain is so strong that you can’t see, stop. You cannot drive safely if your vision is obscured.

Flooded Roadways

• It only takes six to twelve inches of

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water for a vehicle to start floating, so do not drive through flowing water. Understand that roads under water are prone to collapse. If you must drive through a roadway with standing water, slow down to avoid hydroplaning.

• After driving through water, dry your brakes by depressing them slowly to squeeze out any excess water. If you get you get stuck in water, immediately abandon your vehicle and head to higher ground if possible. If you can’t get out of the car, get the attention of someone nearby or call 911.

• Purchase a window breaking tool and keep it within reach. Flash floods can happen in a severe storm, so stay away from low lying areas or areas near creeks and other bodies of water.

Lightening

• If you’re experiencing lightning and cannot go indoors, stay in your car. During a lightning storm, if the car is hit, the metal exterior will transmit the current to the ground.

• Avoid touching metal in a lightning storm. While your car is a safe place to be, you’ll want to avoid touching metal components, including your seat belt buckle, until the storm stops.

• If your car is hit by lightning, wait to exit it until you’re certain the current has dissipated. This may mean waiting out the duration of the lightning storm, if possible.

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• Anticipate gusts and take special care when driving through areas prone to strong winds or when weather reports predict severe weather.

• Be aware of large vehicles on the road such as tractor-trailers and recreational vehicles. They are more susceptible to high winds and drivers may have difficulty staying in their lane.

• Keep a firm grip on the wheel. Keep both hands on the wheel in case the wind begins to move your vehicle, especially if you are driving a large vehicle or towing a trailer.

• Watch for flying debris. Flying debris can destroy your car or cause a fatal accident. Drive slowly and stay alert.

• Watch for downed power lines. If these are on the road or near water, you are at risk of electrocution, so keep your eyes open for power lines downed by the wind.

Hail

• Immediately turn on the low beams and drop your speed.

• Be aware of the vehicles around you.

Other drivers may not know how to react when driving in a hailstorm. Allow three times the usual following distance.

• The impact speed of hail is greater on a moving object, so your car is at greater risk of damage when it’s traveling forward. If you can, pull into a parking garage, under an overpass, a gas station canopy, or any other spot that offers shelter for your car. If pulling onto the shoulder of the road is your only option, make sure the car is completely out of the traffic lanes and off the roadway. Angle the car so the falling hail hits the windshield and not the side or back windows, which can break easier. Windshield glass is reinforced to better withstand wind and the impact of hail.

• Stay inside your vehicle. If possible,

lie down with your face away from the window. If you have a coat or blanket in the car, use it to protect your face and head in case of flying glass.

Tornado

• If the tornado is far enough away, change course and drive toward a sturdy shelter, such as a store, truck stop, restaurant, etc. to take shelter.

• If the tornado threat is immediate or you’re stuck in traffic with nowhere to go, take cover in a ditch or a low spot. Get as far away from you car as possible and cover your head. If you’re forced to stay in your car, keep your seat belt on and your head lower than your windshield and windows. Cover your head, preferably with a blanket or jacket, to protect yourself from flying glass.

• NEVER take shelter under an overpass. Winds are actually higher in these openings and you are just as vulnerable to flying debris there as you are out in the open. Crowding under an overpass can also block traffic and prevent emergency vehicles from getting to affected areas or cut off potential escape routes.

Precautions to take if you MUST drive after severe weather: • Know the road risks. Slippery wet roads, crumbling infrastructure, washouts and more are all possible.

• Follow temporary warning signs.

Don’t assume that because you are a good driver or have a powerful truck or SUV, you will be fine.

• Keep your gas tank full. Gas stations may be damaged or closed. Try to find a source of gas, then keep your gas tank at least ½ full at all times.

• Know your trip may take longer than normal. If evacuation is necessary, be prepared to face a significant amount of traffic.

• Pack food and water. If you are stuck on the road, having food and water in the car is important.

• Check your car for damage. If possible, repair any damage before you start driving.

• Be aware of other drivers. A scared motorist may drive erratically and fail to follow traffic rules.

• Watch out for impaired drivers.

Natural disasters cause an increase in substance abuse problems.

• Always use your seatbelt. If an unex-

pected hazard comes your way, your seat belt could save your life.

• Know that traffic lights and signs may be gone or damaged. Practice safe driving even without signs, such as treating intersections as a four-way stop if the traffic light is out.

• Watch for debris. Trash or debris in the roadway may be hazardous.

• Don’t drive drowsy. Take the time to rest, even if it just means pulling to the side of the road for a quick nap.

• Have paper maps. Your GPS may

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• Avoid downed power lines. Do not drive over or attempt to move the power line. If an energized line comes into contact with your car, stay in the vehicle.

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How to Create a Local Business Facebook Businesses are flocking to Facebook because it’s oftentimes more economical to place local ads and geotarget certain zip codes, towns and cities.

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Choose your objective. It will ask you “How would you like to grow your business?” CHOOSE Promote business locally.

Choose your audience. Facebook will geotarget your location. Choose a RA-

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Create your ad. Choose a picture.

Write a Headline. Write a short paragraph about your company or objective.

Choose a Call to Action (what do you want to do): Like your page, Call Now, or Learn More (send them to your website).

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Safety Talk

Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When Handling Propane Safety Meeting work boots — required when dispensing or transferring propane, moving tanks or cylinders, handling pipes, or cutting or welding.

Depending on your work area or job function, your employer may require additional protection. If you are unsure of the proper PPE to use for a particular task, ask your supervisor.

SECURING, USING, AND MAINTAINING PPE: 3 It is the job of everyone

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays an important role in ensuring your safety when handling propane. While OSHA sets out certain employer requirements, it is your responsibility to know which PPE is required for specific tasks, how to use it appropriately, and secure it for your assignment. Always follow manufacturer and employer guidelines on the equipment’s purpose, limitations, proper fit, and maintenance.

COMMON PPE AND TYPICAL USES INCLUDE: 3 Head and face protection, including face shields, protective

goggles, and hard hats — used for welding, chipping, grinding, drilling, or using air-powered tools for breaking concrete or hard surfaces. Goggles are also required for dispensing propane or repairing tanks, as leaking gas can be harmful to eyes. Hard hats are necessary during tank installations/moves or when working in crawl spaces or other small areas where irregular structures can cause head cuts or bruises.

3 Earplugs — required any time steady or impulse noise levels are higher than 85 decibels, such as when using jackhammers.

See your company’s measures and guidelines.

3 Respirators — vital in removing harmful substances from the air or supplying breathable, clean air. Consult relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), your company’s procedures, or your supervisor for which type of respirator to use with your specific task.

3 Hands, arms, and feet protection, including gloves and

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at your site to clean, store, and maintain PPE properly so that it is readily available when needed. Follow your employer’s guidelines.

3 Remove and report any damaged, cracked, or otherwise compromised PPE to your supervisor immediately,

and request replacement.

3 Check and follow manufacturer and employer protocols for cleaning and repairing PPE. 3 Your safety is top priority. Advise your supervisor if you believe additional PPE is required or helpful for a particular task.

Discussion Topics 1. Whose responsibility is it to ensure you have the correct PPE for your job?

2. What should you do if you arrive at a job site and no PPE is available?

3. Is it acceptable to use PPE that is in poor condition if it is the only available PPE on site?

LEARNING ACTIVITY Set up a number of scenarios where PPE is necessary. Have participants explain which PPE is necessary for which tasks and why.

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Good Security Habits Have you ever asked yourself how you can minimize access others have to your online information? It may be easy to identify people who could gain physical access to your devices—family members, roommates, coworkers, people nearby, and others. Identifying the people who have the capability to gain remote access to your devices is not as simple—as long as your device is connected to the internet, you are at risk for someone accessing your information. However, you can significantly reduce your risk by developing habits that make it more difficult.

Improve password security. Passwords are one of the most vulnerable cyber defenses. Improve your password security by doing the following Create a strong password. Use a strong password that is unique for each device or account. Longer passwords are more secure. An option to help you create a long password is using a passphrase— four or more random words grouped together and used as a password. To create strong passwords, the National Institute

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Consider using a password manager.

Password manager applications manage different accounts and passwords while having added benefits, including identifying weak or repeated passwords. There are many different options, so start by looking for an application that has a large install base (e.g., 1 million plus) and an overall positive review. Properly using one of these password managers may help improve your overall password security.

Use multi-factor authentication, if available. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a more secure method of authorizing access. It requires two out of the following three types of credentials: something you know (e.g., a password or personal identification number [PIN]), something you have (e.g., a token or ID card), and something you are (e.g., a biometric fingerprint). Because one of the required credentials requires physical presence, this step makes it more dif-

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ficult for a threat actor to compromise your device.

Use security questions properly. For accounts that ask you to set up one or more password reset questions, use private information about yourself that only you would know. Answers that can be found on your social media or facts everyone knows about you can make it easier for someone to guess your password.

Create unique accounts for each user per device. Set up individual accounts that allow only the access and permissions needed by each user. When you need to grant daily use accounts administrative permissions, do so only temporarily. This precaution reduces the impact of poor choices, such as clicking on phishing emails or visiting malicious websites.

Choose secure networks. Use internet connections you trust, such as your home service or Long-Term Evolution connection through your wireless carrier. Public networks are not very secure, which makes it easy for others to intercept your

Business Beat data. If you choose to connect to open networks, consider using antivirus and firewall software on your device or using a Virtual Private Network service, which allows you to connect to the internet securely by keeping your exchanges private.

When setting up your home wireless network, use Wi-Fi Protected Accessed 3 (WPA3) encryption. All other wireless encryption methods are outdated and more vulnerable to exploitation.

Keep all of your personal electronic device software current. Manufacturers issue updates as they discover vulnerabilities in their products. Automatic updates make this easier for many devices—including computers, phones, tablets, and other smart devices—but you may need to manually update other devices. Only apply updates from manufacturer websites and built-in application stores—thirdparty sites and applications are unreliable and can result in an infected device. When shopping for new connected devices, consider the brand’s consistency in providing regular support updates.

Be suspicious of unexpected emails.

Phishing emails are currently one of the most prevalent risks to the average user.

The goal of a phishing email is to gain

information about you, steal money from you, or install malware on your device. Be suspicious of all unexpected emails.

This information was provided by The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This article, plus other tips, can be found at us-cert.gov/ncas/tips.

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Inside the Industry

People in Propane Doyle R. Bishop, 91, of Lufkin, passed away on March 1, 2020. Mr. Bishop served in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring he owned and operated Bishop Propane for 15 years. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. If he wasn’t working in his garden, he could be found building something. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

Robert “Bob” Ross of Navasota passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020.

After marrying in 1940, he had been working for the Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville, but soon moved to Navasota to work for his fatherin-law at Navasota LP Gas. He would later buy the business in 1983. Bob was a former city councilman, little league coach, board member of TPGA and lifetime member of the Rattler Booster Club. Bob was a proud husband, father, grandfather and Aggie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

George “Ron” Welch, 73, passed away on March 15, 2020. His early adult years were spent working for family at a local saw mill, working for the CocaCola bottling plant, and helping run the family-owned business Welch Propane. Later in life he found his life long career in water treatment. Ron loved his work and continued to serve his community until September of 2019. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the building fund for Hallsville 1 Family Fellowship at Guaranty Bank in Hallsville, TX or online at www.1familyhallsville.org/generous-giving.

BBB Recommends that Traeger Pellet Grills Discontinue False Claims About Propane Gas Grills

The National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau has determined that Traeger Pellet Grills LLC’s claims that food cooked on a propane grill “tastes like gas” (or “tastes like ass”) were not puffery, but, rather, unsupported objectively prov-

able (and falsely denigrating) taste claims and recommended that they be discontinued. The claims for the advertiser’s Traeger Grills were made in commercials appearing on YouTube, Facebook, on its website and elsewhere, and were challenged by CharBroil, LLC, maker of competing charcoal, gas and other grills.

The commercial at issue depicts an in-

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teraction between a cool, confident Traeger griller using his “original wood-fired Traeger grill” and a buffoonish, bumbling neighbor using his propane gas grill. The Traeger griller points to the propane grill and asks, “Hey buddy, what flavor propane are you cooking with?!” and the neighbor responds, smiling proudly but stupidly, “GAS!” The neighbor holds up a piece of burnt, smoking meat with tongs, sniffs it and turns to his group of friends gathered on his lawn and exclaims “Smells like gas!

Let’s eat!” The Traeger griller states, “the problem with propane is that when you cook with gas, your food tastes like gas.”

However, when he explains that the “problem” with cooking with gas is that “your food tastes like . . .” he drops the “g” from gas and says “ass” instead. What follows is a series of the neighbor’s guests tasting hamburgers and hot dogs just off the gas grill and repeatedly substituting “tastes like gas” with “tastes like ass” in a variety of ways, such as “this dude cookin’ food that tastes like ass.” The Traeger griller states, “[if ] you want food that doesn’t taste like gas, try it on a Traeger” and “stop making food that tastes like gas (or ‘tastes like ass’).”

The advertiser contended that its claim that food cooked on a propane grill “tastes like gas” (or “tastes like ass”) in the context of its light-hearted, over-the-top funny commercial amounts to mere puffery because it is so outrageous that no reasonable consumer would take its claims seriously. However, NAD disagreed. NAD noted that the claim at issue here is an express one – communicated in both language and via the facial expression of the party-goers – that food cooked on a gas grill (such as Char-Broil’s) results in food that “tastes like gas” (or “tastes like ass”) – that is to say that use of propane imparts a distasteful flavor to the food. This is an inherently objectively provable claim which requires reliable taste testing as support, and NAD noted that no such evidence was provided by the advertiser.

NAD concluded that consumers will reasonably take away the message from the challenged commercial that gas/propane grills impart an undesirable flavor to food cooked on such grills because that is specifically what the challenged advertising expressly communicates – a message that Traeger acknowledges is untrue.

NAD noted that no amount of humor can rectify an expressly false claim.

Inside the Industry In its advertiser’s statement, Traeger stated that it “will comply with NAD’s recommendations.

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PERC Webinar: Marketing to Recruit New Hires

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Gone are the days of “Now Hiring” signs at your store. Save the date. April 13, 2020. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will be hosting a webinar, Marketing to Recruit New Hires.

Learn new recruiting strategies using social media that go beyond simply posting a job listing online.

Thursday May 7, 2020 11:30 AM AMF Willow 19102 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070 The Tom Garner Memorial Bowling Tournament, benefitting the LPG Charity Fund, Once again invites you to play a “No Taps” tournament which means you can score a strike simply by knocking down nine

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Calendar APRIL

6-8 Manufactured Housing Institute 2020 Congress & Expo Las Vegas, NV

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5-8 NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo Nashville, TN

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9 PERC Council Meeting Conference Call 10 TPGA office closed for Good Friday 13 PERC webinar: Marketing to Recruit New Hires 19-22 GPA Midstream Convention New Orleans, LA

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ONYX Systems announced the availability of EnviroGard Propane Conversions for John Deere Gator utility vehicles benefiting operators with lower fuel costs, reduced emissions, and increased productivity.

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tion for their commercial mowers that reduces operating costs around $1.00 per hour,” said Jeremy Hahne, VP of Business Development at ONYX. “These same entities can now convert their Gator fleets to an environmentally friendly, lower cost, and more reliable fuel.”

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