Welcome to the 2024 Crossroads Expo and Conference!
I am thrilled to welcome you to this year’s conference. The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) has been working tirelessly to put together a fantastic event that offers opportunities for conducting business, networking with colleagues, learning about the latest propane industry trends, and having some fun.
TPGA is recognized as one of the premier state propane associations in the nation, and your presence here signifies your dedication to making a positive impact not only in your trade but also throughout this great state.
As your outgoing President, it has been my pleasure to serve and contribute to the growth and success of our industry.
I hope you enjoy the conference and all that it has to offer. Thank you for being here and for your continued support!
Warm Regards, Allen Wells TPGA President, 2022-2024
League City, TX
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Thursday, August 1, 2024
TIME EVENT LOCATION
11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Registration The Corral
noon - 4 p.m.
Regulatory Training (lunch included for registrants)
7:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m. Casino Party and Line Dancing Saturday, August 3, 2024
TIME EVENT LOCATION
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration The Corral
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expo Terrell Hall
HOTEL INFORMATION
HOST HOTEL
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel
777 Watters Creek Blvd Allen, TX 75013
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center is located just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas and a short drive from DFW International and Love Field airports.
It is right across the street from high-end shopping and dining at Watters Creek.
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 pm
Parking: $5 for parking and overnight parking
Pool hours: Mon-Sun: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Towels provided
DINING AT THE HOTEL
Provisions Grab & Go Deli: Before heading out to explore the best of Dallas, stop by Provisions for a quick snack. Far from the ordinary, it’s a gourmet version of the grab-and-go market.
Canyon Texas Kitchen Open: Mon-Fri
6:30 AM-10:30 AM Sat-Sun
7:00 AM-11:00 AM
Kick-start your morning with an incredible breakfast with bold flavors like no other in the Dallas Allen area.
Canyon Bar & Grill
Everyday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
A distinct fusion of Texas flavor with a contemporary twist has made the Canyon Bar & Grill a local favorite. Featuring bold dishes and specialty drinks.
Mopeka® Sensors for BULK and Residential Tanks up to 60K Gallons can be used without replacing existing mechanical gauges (roto or oat)... to provide a >99% accuracy.
•Realtime Monitoring from your Smart Device or Desktop
•Programmable alerts to ensure you are never caught out
•Utilizing the latest Cloud and Mobile technology to optimize your operating environment
•Simple & Fast Installation in minutes
Mopeka® Cathodic Sentinel ensures a safe, consistent, accurate and reliable reading for the protection of all your underground tanks.
•Daily readings straight to your desktop or mobile device
•Accurately measures Voltage, Current, and Moisture content
•Compliance to EPA and NFPA regulatory requirements
•Class 1 Div 1 and IP68 Certi ed
•Works on a global SIM chip that operates on the 4G LTE CATM1, NB-IoT networks and Boosted Bluetooth
TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Day 1:
Regulatory, Compliance & Safety Training (Sunrise I & II)
The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) will be hosting a Regulatory Compliance & Safety Training on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm in conjunction with the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference in Allen, TX. The afternoon will kick off with lunch followed by 30-45 minute training sessions from various state and federal government agencies that regulate the propane industry.
The training is a continuing education course therefore is packaged as one class and is not available as individual sessions.
Day 2:
Technical Training (Sunrise I & II) and
Technology Training (Moonrise I & II) Workshop
On Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8:00 am to noon, the association will host a series of consecutive technical & technology workshops covering topics from everything to Cathodic Pro-tection to creative methods for pipe sizing systems.
Training on both days is FREE for the propane industry.
Day 2: Friday, August 2,
2024 Sessions
Technical Trainings Workshops
Sunrise I + II
8:00 am - 8:45 am
“Creative methods for sizing piping systems to maximize load, minimize cost, and to allow for future opportunities for adding new appliances.
Presented by Bob Torbin from Omega Flex, Inc
9:00 am - 9:30 am
“Flow and lock-up tests, pressure testing, and leak testing”
Presented by John Horner from P3 Propane Safety
9:45 am - 10:15 am
“Residential Propane Detectors”
Presented by Bob Torbin from Omega Flex, Inc.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
“Cathodic Protection Testing”
Presented by Sean Caney from Offen Petroleum
11:15 am – 11:45 pm
“GeneratioNext Workforce Requirement Program”
Presented by Michelle Wilson from GeneratioNext
Each session will include an additional 10 minute Q & A after the end of the session.
This session covers self-operated regulators, installation principles, basic troubleshooting, and common tips. It aims to enhance understanding of pressure regulators.
Presented by Neal Ackerman from Emerson Fisher® LP-Gas Equip.
Omega Flex, Inc. has led the piping industry with its high-quality construction and commitment to exceed the industry’s product and safety standards. The flexibility and long lengths of CounterStrike® CSST make it perfect for remodel and repair work. It can be pulled like wire, which minimizes the need to remove and replace walls, while at the same time potentially reducing both construction cost and shortening lead times. Omega Flex currently has over 100 patents registered worldwide and is a product and engineering driven company committed to meeting our customers’ performance requirements. For more information on CounterStrike® CSST, visit our website at tracpipe.com
All the Ways You Can Support the TPGA Scholarship Foundation at Crossroads
LOGO
BOOZE WAGON AUCTION
The Texas Propane Gas Association invites attendees and exhibitors to the 2024 Crossroads Conference Two-Step Dinner on Friday, August 2, 2024, for the chance to participate in our live Booze Wagon Auction.
All proceeds benefit the TPGA Scholarship Foundation!
SILENT AUCTION
RIFLE RAFFLE KENDRA SCOTT TRUNK SHOW
Calling all hunters and outdoor enthusiasts! Participate in the TPGA raffle for a chance to win a top-of-the-line Tikka T3 Lite Stainless Bolt Action Rifle .300 WSM caliber, complete with a brand-new Vortex Scope –generously donated by The Petersons of Buster Brown Propane.
Raffle tickets are only $50 each and can be conveniently purchased at the registration desk.
Winner will be drawn at the expo on Saturday, August 3rd
The TPGA will ensure all ATF guidelines are followed during the transfer of the rifle to the lucky winner.
TPGA will host its annual Silent Auction on the expo floor on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Put your bidding skills to the test and support a great cause!
How to Place a Bid
• Use the minimum bid and preset bid increments listed at the top of the page.
Auction Close & Claiming Your Win
• Auction will end near the close of the end of expo. Auction winners report to Crossroads desk to claim.
• Winning bidders must pay for items at the close of auction.
• If a bid sheet is marked “Must Pay Reserve,” the winner must pay the item’s value, even if bids don’t meet the threshold.
• Hand your paid receipt to staff at auction tables to claim your items.
• All physical items must be claimed by the end of the Expo. Unclaimed items will not be shipped; however, certificates and sport tickets can be mailed and emailed.
CROSSROADS EXPO
EXPO DATES AND HOURS
Saturday August 3
10:00a - 4:00p
Some of the best vendors and service providers supporting the propane industry can be found at the Crossroads Expo! These companies supply hardware, technology, and services that make your operations more efficient. From tanks to fuel management software to vehicles to insurance and conversion professionals, this is the one show of the year where you can find solutions that provide a competitive edge in the propane industry. Lunch will be served during the Expo.
EXHIBITORS
Squibb Taylor Inc.
Swain & Baldwin Insurance Services Targa
Resources
Tauber Oil
Taurus Systems Inc.
TerraVest Industries
Tiger Payment Solutions
Total Control Systems
TransTech Energy
TRIARC Tank
Warm Thoughts Communications
WB Tank & Equiptment, LLC.
Westmor Industries
Worthington Enterprises CHS
PARTICIPATING SUPPLIER
Acrisure Insurance
BAM Propane
Cetane
ChemStar, Inc
Gyxis North America LLC
Marshall Excelsior
Phoenix Park Energy Marketing LLC
Sacramento Energy Resources
REGULATORY PAVILION
American Energy Institute
DPS - Commerical Driver’s License Division
DPS - Texas Highway Patrol CVE
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration Railroad Commission of Texas
TCEQ TERP
Texas Commision on Environmental Quality USDOT/PHMSA
REGULATORY PAVILION
Visit with state and federal agencies and ask your most burning compliance questions at our Regulatory Pavilion with federal and state agencies on the Crossroads Expo floor.
Representatives from the following agencies will be joining us:
• CDL section of Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Registration includes greens fees, breakfast, raffle ticket, 3 drink tickets, and awards lunch.
Golffora Cause. Join us for a day of golf, networking and sun at The Courses at Watters Creek, which is two miles from the Marriott Allen Convention Center
Mulligans and Buy A Drives for the team will be available onsite for purchase.
A portion of the proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the TPGA Scholarship Foundation.
Thank you to our Beverage Cart Sponsor Rural Computer Consultants
Thank you to our Hole Sponsors: All Propane LPG, Cactus Tanks, Cordell & Company Insurance Agency, CUI, Fred Garrison Oil Company, Ferrellgas, Green's Blue Flame Gas, METSA, Perez Propane, Quality Steel, Topline Mgmt, Triarc Tank and Worthington.
Texas Two Step Dinner, Dance & Casino Party
This year features not one, but TWO very special events you won’t want to miss held in conjunction with the Two-Step Dinner on Friday, August 2
The dinner will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Following dinner, the Texas Two Dance and Line Dancing will be from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
There will be two-step and line dance guidance by Bryce Green, who has been a competitive Country dancer since 2014 and has won seven Country Dance World Championships and several other American Country Dance Association National Championships.
The Casino Party will run concurrently with the dance, from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Try your luck at blackjack, craps, roulette, or Texas Hold’em. As guests arrive, they will be given “funny money” and at the end of the night, some amazing prizes will be given away.
And for kids, we will have life-sized Jenga, Connect Four, and giant checkers.
TARGA RESOURCES
Industry leader, providing superiorservice
Targa is a leading provider of midstream services as one of thelargest independent midstream infrastructure companies in NorthAmerica. Our operations are critical to the efficient, safe, and reliabledelivery of energy across the United States, and we are in position tomeet your NGL product needs.
Our NGL supply and logistics capabilities span across the U.S. from coast to coast
A representative from Targa is ready to assist you with your NGL product needs, providing services across Gathering, Processing, Storing, Terminaling, Fractionating, Transporting and Selling NGL and NGL products.
NGL supply positions in:
Texas: Mt. Belvieu, Chapel Hill, Tyler, Waskom
New Mexico: Monument
Oklahoma: Wynnewood
Targa regional representatives located in:
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX
San Ramon, CA
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THINGS TO DO IN ALLEN
Allen, Texas, is a vibrant community brimming with hidden gems and exciting activities for every kind of traveler. Whether you crave outdoor adventures, cultural immersion, or family-friendly fun, Allen has something to keep you entertained. So, lace up your walking shoes, pack your curiosity, and get ready to explore the best of Allen!
Dining
Allen, Texas boasts a vibrant dining scene with over 250 restaurants offering a diverse array of culinary delights. Whether you’re craving hearty comfort food, seafood, or classic American dishes, Allen’s dining landscape promises a wide array of choices that will suit any palate. Some local favorites include Two Rows, Brio, Bonefish Grill, Lupe Tortilla, and Fish City Grille. Nearby in McKinney, you’ll discover Ricks Chophouse, Bob’s Chop House, and Harvest.
Bars & nightlife
Allen’s nightlife ranges from sports bars (Bethany Tavern) to pubs with many beers (The Brass Tap) and other late-night spots with patios. The Smoking Lamp Cigar Lounge offers cigars, sports, and a BYOB option. Live music and drinks are common at Bar Louie, The Lion & Crown, Kelly’s at The Village, and The Brass Tap.
Entertainment
Jumping World Allen: This giant trampoline park is a great place for kids of all ages to burn some energy.
It has trampolines, dodgeball courts, a ninja warrior course, and an arcade.
Pinstack Allen: Challenge your friends and family to a fun-filled day at Pinstack Allen, featuring bowling lanes, an arcade, and a restaurant perfect for casual dining.
Topgolf Allen: Hit the links with a twist at Topgolf Allen, a high-tech entertainment complex featuring climatecontrolled bays, a variety of games, and delicious food and drinks.
The Dinosaur Company: For Dinosaur lovers, The Dinosaur Company, whch specializes in animatronic exhibits, offers Animatronic Factory Tours and Dino Friends Expedition Tours at their facility
Outdoor Enthusiast
Hydrous Wakeboard Park: Channel your inner thrillseeker at Hydrous Wake Park. Ride the waves on a wakeboard, learn to wake surf, or simply relax and enjoy the lakeside scenery
Go Ape Zip Line & Adventure Park in Plano: Less than 4 miles from the Marriott. Soar through the trees and challenge yourself at Go Ape
Zip Line & Adventure Park, featuring thrilling zip lines, rope courses, and Tarzan swings.
Giant Party Sports Paintball & Airsoft Park: Paintball facility with seven fields on 40 acres, all-day rental packages & picnic facilities.
Southfork Ranch: Just 7 miles from the Marriott Allen. Visit the iconic ranch of the Ewing family from the TV series Dallas. Explore its famous tours and enjoy trail rides at what’s often dubbed “The World’s Most Famous Ranch”.
80+ miles of hike-andbike trails. Hike, bike, jog or run along any of our scenic park trails. Allen has more than 80 miles of paved hike and bike trails and continues to develop a comprehensive city-wide trail system each year. Several segments of Allen’s trails have been developed to provide art, history, and engaging experiences such as Cottonwood Creek Trail and Historic Water Station Trail.
Celebration Park: Unleash your inner child at Celebration Park, boasting a splash pad, playgrounds, a pavilion, and even a seasonal ice rink. Perfect for a picnic lunch or a full day of outdoor recreation.
Skate the Day Away. Located on the south end of Allen Station Park, The Edge skatepark and visitor center complex features a concrete skate
park, two roller-hockey rinks, BMX track and Visitor Center. The FREE skate park is one of the largest outdoor facilities of its kind in the state.
Shopping
With more than 5 million square feet of shopping across four major shopping destinations, local favorites, charming boutiques, and an impressive selection of specialty stores, you won’t be heading home empty handed. In fact, if you’re visiting us from out of town, pack an extra suitcase!
Watters Creek: Immerse yourself in the charm of Watters Creek, a 52-acre sprawling open-air development across from the Marriott (our host hotel) featuring upscale shops, boutiques, delectable restaurants, and patio dining.
Allen Premium Outlets: Shop till you drop by the Allen Premium Outlets, featuring a wide selection of designer brands at discounted prices.
The Village at Allen offers a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment in a unique setting, spanning 770,560 square feet. This mixed-use development boasts sought-after attractions like Cabela’s, along with an array of restaurants and entertainment options. It’s located less than three miles up the highway from the host center.
