September 2018 Texas Propane magazine

TexasPropane September 2018

Volume 74 No. 9

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

World LP Gas Forum Comes to Houston in October

Expo FREE to Marketers

Jack Walzel Takes Helm of TPGA at Crossroads

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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 Propane Service Corporation

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

Kim Scheberle Account Manager/Managing Editor Sail House Publishing 512-346-0892 kscheberle@austin.rr.com

Features Jack Walzel, Tri-Co Propane, Takes Helm as TPGA President. . . 6 2018 Crossroads Propane Expo+Conference Hightlights.

TPGA Continues to Support Industry Youth Through Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 World LP Gas Forum Comes to Texas in October. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Propane Emergencies Training to Take Place Nov 5-6. . . . . . . . 20

Departments

Joanne Pantaze Advertising Sales 512-273-2639 jpantaze@pvco.net

Highlights from Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Kiki Pantaze Art Director 512-924-7566 kpantaze@pvco.net

Classified Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

TPGA Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 People in Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Inside the Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Propane with Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Highlights from Headquarters

Thank You Conference Attendees and Exhibitors Bill Van Hoy TPGA Executive Director On behalf of the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA), I want to thank you for attending the 2018 Crossroads Propane Expo+Conference in Fort Worth.

We hope that you found the conference and expo worthwhile. The primary goal of this event was to bring together leaders and professionals, as well as friends and partners of TPGA, from across Texas and the U.S., under one roof to network and

discover new innovations and ideas in the propane industry.

We believe that our dynamic group of exhibitors, including those representatives from various regulatory agencies in the first-ever Regulatory Pavilion, gave everyone actionable and practical tools, methods and equipment to make your businesses more efficient and profitable.

Also, five worthy students were awarded $3,000 scholarships from the TPGA Scholarship Foundation. Learn more about the students starting on page 10.

See you in Corpus Christi August 9-11, 2019 for the TPGA Propane Expo & Conference!

2018 CROSSROADS SPONSORS Golf Tournament Targa Resources Expo Lounge Midstream Transportation PERC Convention Bags Enterprise Products Lanyards Keyera Energy President’s Cocktail Reception Bishop Energy Casino Party Quality Steel Westmor Industries Cordell Insurance Ladies Excursion Green’s Blue Flame Gas AFFINITY PARTNERS BASYS • Lone Star Energy Group

2018-2019 TPGA Board of Directors President: Jack Walzel, Tri-Co Propane, 254-642-3885 President Elect: Mark Peterson, Buster Brown Propane, 281-689-3946 Secretary: Harris Baker, Pinnacle Propane, 512-306-0073 Treasurer/Finance Chair: Josh McAdams, McAdams Propane, 936-598-7444 District 1 Director: Jim Vines, Cooper Propane, 903-785-5242 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: Open 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: Jack Walzel, Tri-Co Propane, 254-642-3885 District 8 Alternate: Rodney Sladek, Fayetteville Propane, 979-836-7044 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: Sam Fox, McCraw Oil, 469-261-1148 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: Open 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: 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 Past President: Todd Dorris, Roadrunner Energy, 830-278-5317 Vice President: Allen Wells, Baygas, Bay Gas, 281-332-2630 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: Don Hankins, Alamo Corporate Group, 817-615-8393 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Director: Jimmie Grant, Martin Gas Sales, 713-851-6155 Assoc. Producer/Marketing Gas Alternate: Anna May Etheredge, Bishop Energy, 940-665-4672 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Director: Mark Smith, Leran, 512-318-1840 Assoc. Manufacturer/Distributor Alternate: Jim Diehl, Squibb Taylor, 214-357-4591 Assoc. At Large Director: Tracy Wells, Gas Equipment Company, 214-638-8018 Assoc. At Large Director: J.R. Anderson, Gas Equipment Company, Nominating Chair: Todd Dorris, Roadrunner Energy, 830-278-5317 NPGA Director: Jim Bishop, Bishop Energy, 940-665-3457

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Jack Walzel, Tri-Co Propane, Takes Helm as TPGA President Officially takes over during 2018 Crossroads Propane Expo+Conference

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hew! We have finally caught our breath after wrapping up the 2018 Crossroads event. Thank you to the over 390 folks who traveled to Fort Worth to take part.

There were over 200 people in attendance at the gala to witness the passing of the gavel to new TPGA President Jack Walzel. He stated that he is looking forward to the year ahead and will rely on the great wealth of knowledge from TPGA’s past presidents.

The association gave Jim Osterhaus, formerly of the Railroad Commission, an industry award for his over 38 years of service

Jim Osterhaus received an industry award from TPGA.

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to the propane industry in Texas. Jim was instrumental in getting some rules passed and had been quite helpful with the ongoing lawsuit the Association hopes will conclude soon.

The Scholarship Foundation awarded five $3000 scholarships to worthy recipients at the gala as well. (You can read more about them starting on page 10. Full bios and photos are included.)

Attendees heard from the newly-elected PERC Chairman, Rob Chalmers of Meritum Energy on continuing and new initiatives at PERC. PERC CEO Tucker Perkins gave TPGA Executive Director Bill Van Hoy an award to thank him for his guidance and assistance with the changes being implemented at PERC. New this year, TPGA organized a Regulatory Pavilion on the expo floor. It gave propane retailers and state and federal regulators a chance to engage. Agencies included: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (USDOT), Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (USDOT), Texas Department of Agriculture, Railroad Commission of Texas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tier II and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality TERP. Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian addressed the group at breakfast on Monday, August 6, and spoke about the energy sector in Texas.

Wayne Christian was elected as our 50th Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2016. Prior to serving as Commissioner at the Railroad Commission, he served as legislator in the Texas House of Representatives. During his time in the Texas House, Christian served as a multi-term member of the House Energy Resource Committee where he helped the propane Wayne Christian at the industry with several issues.

TPGA Convention Crossroads came to an end with the Annual Business meeting and board meeting. During the Annual Business meeting, TPGA Executive Director Bill Van Hoy reviewed the Annual Report with the group. Also, the board officers were elected and sworn in.

At the board meeting, the second quarter financials were presented and approved by the board.

See you next year in Corpus Christi, August 9-11, 2019 for the TPGA Propane Expo & Conference!

Featured Thank you to our Exhibitors

TPGA Executive Director Bill Van Hoy receives a special gift from PERC for his guidance and leadership. Also pictured are PERC Chairman Rob Chalmers and PERC CEO Tucker Perkins.

Doug Maclay received a plaque for his many years of service to the TPGA Board of Directors.

THANK YOU SPONSORS Golf Tournament – Targa Resources Convention Bags – Enterprises Products Beer & Wine Garden – Midstream Transportation Lanyards – Keyera Energy President’s Cocktail Reception – Bishop Energy Casino Party – Cordell Insurance, Quality Steel, Westmor Industries

For more photos from Crossroads go to www.txpropane.smugmug.com.

4J Energy, LLC ADD Systems Agility Fuel Solutions AJA Tanks, LLC Alamo Corporate Group, Inc. American Midstream AmeriGas Wholesale BAM Propane BASYS Processing Ben Spurgin Insurance Bergquist, Inc. BLT Tanks Cactus Tanks LLC Cargas Systems CG Products Cordell & Company Insurance Corken, Inc. Countryside Tank Company Crum & Forster Doggett Freightliner of South TX Enterprise Products Exosent Engineering, LLC Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (USDOT) Fisher LPG / Emerson Flameking F-Rams, Inc. Garrett Insurance Agency Gas Equipment Co., Inc. General Body Mfg HCLM Services JARCO Kemper Reserve National Keyera Energy L.E. Klein Company, Inc. Leran Gas Products Liftmoore Cranes, Inc Linscot Enterprises, Inc. Lock America, Inc. Lumbermen’s Insurance Agency Manchester Tank & Equipment Marshall Excelsior Marshall Young

Insurance Agency Martin Gas Sales Meeder Equipment Co. Metsa Tanks Midstream Transportation Mississippi Tank Company MK Gas National Propane Gas Association One Star Insurance Solutions/CertEssentials Parafour Innovations Premier Truck Group Propane Education & Research Council Propane Management Systems Propane Service Corp Propane Specialty Services Quality Manufacturing Group Quality Steel R & V Works Railroad Commission of Texas Ransome Manufacturing Rural Computer Consultants Rush Trucks Sacramento Energy Resources Schneider Electric Centeron Squibb Taylor Superior Energy Systems, LTD. Targa Resources Tauber Oil TCEQ Tier II TCEQ TERP Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Sales and Marketing Tiger Payment Solutions Trans Tech Energy, LLC Trinity Containers, LLC UPAS/ICOM USDOT/PHMSA Visit Corpus Christi WESROC Monitoring Solutions Westmor Industries White River Distributors

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TPGA Continues to Support Industry Youth Through Scholarships About the Scholarship

Since 1997, the TPGA Scholarship Foundation has dedicated itself to assisting children and grandchildren of the Texas propane industry reach their goals of higher education. Over the last 20 years, we have distributed 60 scholarships totaling $100,000.

The scholarship provides funding for exceptional students who will be pursuing a degree from a two-year college, four-year university, or who will be enrolled in technical school.

This past August, the TPGA Scholarship Foundation awarded five $3,000 scholarships at the Crossroads Propane Expo+Conference in Fort Worth.

HADEN TERRY

Haden Terry of is the son of Brandy Terry of Shaw Butane of Groveton. In addition to his busy academic and extracurricular calendar, Haden himself has also worked at Shaw Butane part time the last 4 years.

This spring, Haden graduated from Groveton High School, where he was active in basketball, football, track & field and baseball. During his baseball tenure, he received such honors as Newcomer of the Year and Pitcher of the Year. In addition to sports, Haden was a member of National Society of High School Scholars.

Haden will be attending LSU Alexandria this fall, where will be playing baseball for the university. His long-term goal is to be a physical therapist.

When people get injured or have trouble moving around, he wants to be able to get them back in their top shape, so they will be able to live life normally again. He believes everybody has an equal opportunity to live life to the fullest and he wants to help people get there.

Congratulations, Haden!

HAYLEE SMITH

Haylee Smith of Montalba, Texas, is the daughter of James Jarett Smith, Jr. of Nelson Propane, where he has served as a longtime loyal employee. Haylee has stated that the propane industry has helped shape who she is today.

A graduate of Cayuga High School in 2016, Haylee excelled

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in high school in academics and sports and is now a current undergraduate at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.

At Tarleton, she is in the Sound and the Fury College Marching Band and Future Farmers of America.

Additionally, Haylee helped re-establish Turning Point USA on Tarleton’s campus where she serves as president of the organization whose mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government.

She is majoring in Business Management and hopes to one day be an entrepreneur.

She is very interested in politics and would like to use the knowledge she gains in the business world to influence public policy.

Congratulations, Haylee!

JESSICA LASTER

Jessica Laster is the daughter of longtime Enderby Gas employee, Claudia Ledford of Gainesville, Texas.

Her pastor describes her as “A young lady whose character is one of honor, faithfulness, moral standards, and is very intelligent.”

Jessica attends the prestigious Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin where she balances a full load of classes and work.

She plans to follow in her mother’s footsteps and pursue a degree and a profession in accounting, but as a tax accountant. She chose this career because she finds tax reform to be both interesting and challenging. She especially wants to help lowPhoto from 2015 income communities with tax filings.

Congratulations, Jessica!

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Featured ADAM DUKE

Adam Duke is the son of Rachel Duke, who is an office assistant for Lake Granbury Propane in Granbury, Texas.

Last year, Adam graduated as Valedictorian from Cornerstone Christian Academy in Granbury where he held leadership positions in the National Honor Society and Student Council.

Adam is currently attending the College of Business at the University of Texas in Arlington where he balances a full schedule of classes and work.

Adam is majoring in Accounting. He always knew he wanted a career that heavily relied on math, and now he is pursuing that dream.

Congratulations, Adam!

MORGAN PEVEHOUSE

Morgan Pevehouse of Abbott, Texas, has deep-seeded roots in the propane industry beginning with her great-grandfather, who began working in the propane business in 1944. He was followed

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by her grandfather, Lynn Gray, in 1968 and her uncle Chad, who joined the family business almost 20 years ago.

Morgan is seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Sam Houston State University and will be graduating later this year. Morgan is a member of the Sam Houston State University National Honor Society and has received such accolades as being on her college’s Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll.

She is also a member of the state Student Nurses Association as well as National Student Nurses Association.

She is pursuing a career as a neonatal nurse practitioner, which she says will allow her to do something she loves while providing highly-skilled care to newborns who need specialized attention.

Congratulations, Morgan!

Thank you to all the scholarship winners. We commend them on their achievements and wish them continued success in the future academic and career endeavors.

Featured Expo Fundraisers

At this year’s convention in Fort Worth, the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) held multiple fundraisers for the TPGA Scholarship Foundation.

Kendra Scott Jewelry once again donated the proceeds from their 20% of their sales from their trunk show on the expo floor to the scholarship foundation.

TPGA hosted the expo floor silent auction to support the TPGA Scholarship Foundation. Items included beach getaways, hunting & fishing trips, sports tickets & memorabilia, as well as latest innovative home gadgets.

New this year was the 50/50 raffle. The fundraiser works like this: 50% goes to the charity, in this case, the TPGA Scholarship Foundation and 50% cash goes to one lucky winner on the expo floor. That lucky winner was Jim Fulton, 4J Energy of Houston, who won one-half of the $3,400 raised, which would’ve been $1,700. Generously, Jim donated his $1,700 in winnings back to the TPGA Scholarship Foundation. Thank you, Jim! Between all the fundraisers, TPGA raised $13,000 for the scholarship foundation. Thank you for all of you that donated, bidded and purchased!

A Big Thank You to Our Silent Auction Donors

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World LP Gas Forum Comes to Texas in October

The World LPG Forum is the premier annual global event for the LPG industry organized by the World LP Gas Association (WLPGA). This unique event travels the globe annually bringing together CEOs of major LPG companies, government officials and senior representatives of major intergovernmental organizations and media to explore the LPG business, discuss its growth potential and forge new business relationships.

This year’s World LPG Forum will be held in the great state of Texas in Houston. The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) and the National Propane Gas Association are both holding their fall board and committee meetings in conjunction with the World LP Gas Forum.

Free Access to Exhibition For Propane Retailers

The Exhibition is open to trade and business visitors at no charge. The Exhibition is the unique show for key LPG companies to present their cutting-edge technology, first class equipment and services to the international and regional LPG community. Over 100 vendors in all aspects of

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propane will demonstrate their products and equipment like meters, GPS, software and more.

PERC’s Director of Strategic Operations, Grace Willis, says propane industry professionals will be able to check out dozens of innovative products that offer operational efficiencies for propane retail “First of all, the content is outstanding. Many of my predecessors have attested to that.

Second, Houston is a great place. Not only is it the 4th largest city in America, it’s also at the epicenter of the energy revolution that is taking place in the U.S. Finally, as I noted earlier, LPG is definitely a global commodity and the international flow of fuels changes rapidly. The World Forum is a good place to learn how global trends affect domestic markets.”

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operations. Some of these products are already available in the global marketplace and are currently emerging in the U.S. or will do so soon, like smart cylinders, smart meters and advanced cylinder tracking.

The expo floor will also include Exceptional Energy Stage where companies will be presenting new innovations as different subject matter.

Exhibition Hours:

October 2 – 5 - 7p.m.

Exhibitor Opening Cocktail Continued on page 18.

“2018 should be another transformative year for the LPG industry and Houston will be at the forefront of this transformation. The U.S. has become the most important supplier in the world and this year’s WLPGA forum being in Houston, provides a unique opportunity to connect with companies from every aspect of the supply chain.”

John Hadjipateras, CEO, President and Chairman, Dorian LPG

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 1ST OCTOBER

TUESDAY 2ND OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER

THURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER

Hilton Americas Hotel

Hilton Americas Hotel & George R. Brown Convention Center

GRAND BALLROOM Hilton Americas Hotel

GRAND BALLROOM Hilton Americas Hotel

Grand Opening

8:30am-11:30am Coffee Break 10:30am-10:45am

LUNCH

Exhibition Networking & Power Play General Assembly & Standing Lunch 12:00pm-2:00pm

1:15pm-2:45pm

Coffee Break 2:45pm-3:00pm

Coffee Break 9:45am-10:15am

10:15am-11:45am

10:45am-12:15pm

WLPGA Matrix Day

9:15am-9:45am

RoundtableTomorrow's Energy Today

WLPGA Matrix Day

Business Lunch 12:15pm-1:15pm

9:00am-9:15am

Keynote Address

Global Technology Conference Part 1

12:00am-1:00pm

Business Lunch 1:00pm-2:15pm Exhibition Area

AIGLP Lunch 1:00pm2:15pm

AFTERNOON

3:00pm-4:30pm

WLPGA Association Executives Meeting 4:00pm6:00pm

WLPGA Board Meeting 4:45pm- 6:15pm

9:30am-11:00am Coffee Break 11:00am-11:30am

Session 3 A Time of Transition in the Americas 11:30am-1:00pm Business Lunch

Nigerian Lunch

1:00pm-2:30pm Exhibition Area

1:00pm2:30pm

Exhibition Networking & Power Play 2:15pm-3:15pm Coffee Break 3:15pm-3:30pm

2:15pm-3:45pm

WLPGA Matrix Day

Session 2 Communications: Evolution or Revolution?

Exhibition open 9:30am-4:30pm

MORNING

9:00am-10:30am

WLPGA Industry Council

Exhibition open 9:30am-5:30pm

WLPGA Matrix Day

Session 4 Secrets of Success 2:30pm-4:00pm

Take-Aways from Power Play Coffee Break 3:45pm-4:00pm

Global Technology Conference Part 2 4:00pm5:30pm

3:30pm-4:00pm

Session 1 Prospects for Propane 4:00pm5:30pm

WINLPG Meeting 4:00pm5:30pm

Closing & Welcome to Amsterdam 4:00pm

Exhibition Opening Cocktail 5:00pm7:00pm

WLPGA Association Executives Cocktail

Exhibition Area

EVENING

6:00pm8:00pm

Members' Dinner

“Texan Night Out”

7:30pm-10:30pm

7:30pm-11:00pm

Petroleum Club

George Ranch Historical Park

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Featured Continued from page 16.

October 3 – 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibition Open October 4 – 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibition Open Exceptional Energy Expo Stage

October 3 – noon - 1 p.m.

LPG in Humanitarian Settings October 3 – 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

The Food Truck Revolution Please register for free access to Expo floor by acquiring a visitor’s pass, visit https://www.worldlpgforum2018.com. At

the link you can also see a list of exhibitors.

Global Technology Conference – Free Exhibitors

Other notable Forum events include The Global Technology Conference (GTC2018), which will once again showcase the most innovative and original technological ideas from around the world. The Industry’s 11th Global Technology Conference will take place in Houston on Tuesday, October 2nd during the 31st World LPG Forum.

Access to GTC is completely free for exhibitors and provides an exceptional opportunity to hear about the latest LPG innovations. The prestigious WLPGA Innovation Award will be granted to the winner of the GTC 2018 program and will be chosen from papers presented in Houston.

Full Conference

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In addition to exhibition and the Global Technology Conference, there are several breakout sessions from marine ships to bio propane. Those interested in receiving a full conference pass, can purchase an all access pass by visiting https://www. worldlpgforum2018.com/.

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Propane Emergencies Training Returns This November The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) invites the propane industry and their area emergency responders to Propane Emergencies Training. ProCOT hosts the training every other year at Texas A & M University’s TEEX Brayton Training Field in College Station, TX, the world’s largest liquid-fueled live fire training facility where 75 countries from around the globe trained last year. The training combines class room and live-fire over an action-packed two days on November 5-6, 2018.

TRAINING LOCATION TEEX Brayton Fire Field  College Station, TX THE SCHEDULE Monday, November 5, 2018 7:30 am Breakfast; 8:00am – 5:00pm Training 6:30pm – 8:30pm Dinner Reception at Kyle Field Tuesday, November 6, 2018 7:30 am Breakfast; 8:00am – 5:00pm Training REGISTRATION Emergency Responder Registration $125 per person Registration includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 days of training, book, & TEEX certificate.

Dual Registration: Propane Industry/ Emergency Responder $125 per person

This option is for propane professionals that also serve as firefighters.

Your registration includes all the above plus RRC continuing education.

Firefighters may be eligible for full tuition reimbursement through the Texas Forest Service. This does not apply to hotel or travel.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TFS BEFORE TRAINING STARTS. Grant funding renewed September 1, 2018. www.http://tfsweb.tamu.edu

Propane Industry Registration $50 per person Includes the above except hands-on live fire training & TEEX certificate are excluded.

Register online at www.procot.org LODGING Hilton College Station 801 University Drive East College Station, TX 77840 T: (979) 693-7500 Rate: $107

Group Code: PCT18 Group name: Propane Council of Texas Reservation deadline: October 26, 2018

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Phone: (800) 325-7427 Email: jmason@txpropane.com www.procot.org

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Robert Monroe McDonald, 58, of Paris, Texas, passed away on August 4,

2018. After high school Robert joined the Air Force and became an aircraft electrician. After his military service, he continued to serve his country at defense contractors LTV, Lockheed-Martin and E-Systems. He later worked as a truck driver for Red River Transport. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

James Carlton Adams, Sr., 87, of Marlin, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2018. Carlton retired from Star-Tex Propane in 1996 where he was a serviceman. He loved being outside deer hunting, farming or working with his cattle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

8 North Texas Propane Autogas Users Win Fleet Awards

The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition held their bi-annual

meeting and fleet awards on August 21.

Eight out of 18 fleet award recipients are propane autogas fleets.

Congratulations to the following award winners that have integrated propane into their fleets: City of Plano – Bronze Tarrant County – Bronze Denton ISD – Bronze City of Denton – Bronze City of Lewisville – Bronze City of North Richland Hills – Silver City of Southlake – Silver City of Euless – Silver

D.L.Morrison Welding & Construction L.P.

Have your customers fall in love with the Propane Council of Texas’ Propane Living newsletter by subscribing them to the Autumn 2018 Propane Living newsletter.

Over 100,000 consumers receive the newsletter. Do yours?

The consumer newsletter is a way to remind your customers about seasonal propane matters, propane safety tips, and fall marketing messages.

Sign-up to get the newsletters in bulk or have the Propane Council of Texas mail them for you branded with your b & w logo. The cost is just slightly over 3 pennies per address with a $45 fulfillment fee for the quarter.

Sign up for the newsletter at http:// www.propanecounciloftexas.org/publications by September 10, 2018.

Duty to Warn Safety Mailing

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It’s that time of year, again! Register for the Propane Council of Texas’ Duty to Warn Safety Mailing Program.

The program will use PERC’s newly updated Important Information for You & Your Family scratch n’ sniff brochure with the Texas required consumer safety notification.

All registrants will receive postage statement and notarized affidavit for their duty to warn files.

The cost to per participate is $35 per propane company registrant and a little over 7 cents per address mailed to.

Registration is required. Register and

Inside the Industry upload your mailing list at www.procot. org beginning on September 15, 2018.

TPGA Regional District Meetings Scheduled

Districts 1 & 10 Regional Meeting September 18, 2018

10:00a - 12:00p Q&A Northwest Propane, 1515 W Belt Line Rd, Carrollton, TX 12:30p - 3:00p Lunch Meeting La Hacienda Ranch 3300 N Interstate 35E Carrollton, TX Districts 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Regional Meeting October 16, 2018 Tom Green County 4-H Center 3168 US Hwy 67 North San Angelo, TX

10:00 - 4:00p Come & Go with mini expo 12:00p Lunch provided Hazmat Class with certification 1:30p - 2:30p Hazmat class with certification (3yr/90 day new hire) Learn more about the meetings at www. txpropane.com/events.

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Inside the Industry Clean Cities Technologies Conference in Houston

LPG Charity Fund Golf Classic

October 8, 2018 at Stonebridge Country Club (a Peter Dye Course) in McKinney, TX just north of Dallas. Pros4Care will have guests from the MLB, NFL and NBA along with Fox4DFW as our media sponsor. Pros4Care is a non-profit that supports research for a cure for Prostate Cancer and also provides funds for patients in need. Pros4Care was founded in 2006 by Energy Industry professionals.

Prostate Cancer effects 1 in 7 men in the United States. It is a very curable disease if detected early. Our mission is education on getting checked on a frequency basis and help with critical information to understand the risks and symptoms.

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The 25th Annual LPG Charity Fund Fall Classic will be held on October 23, 2018 at Tour 18 Golf Course, 3102 FM 1960 East, Humble, TX. The LPG Charity Fund’s principal objective is to assist members of the LPG and Gas Processing industry during a time of catastrophic medical expenses and/or financial need such as temporary living expenditures or funeral expenses.

All proceeds will benefit the LPG Charity Fund.

To register, https://www.lpgfund.com.

The Clean Cities Technologies Conference will be held on October 23 - 24, 2018 at Faust Distributing in Houston and will discuss the cleanest technologies available for use by mobile sources including both on-road and off-road vehicles and equipment. Vehicle and equipment ride and drives using these new and improved technologies are being scheduled.

Panel discussions will cover natural gas, LPG, and electric vehicles and equipment.

Day one of the conference will conclude with a panel discussion on the availability of the different types of funding for assisting in the purchase of these clean low NOx and zero emission vehicles and equipment, and how to apply for this funding.

Day two will offer break-out sessions featuring EV, CNG and propane/autogas landscaping equipment.

Learn more or register at https:// www.h-gac.com/events/clean-cities-technologies-conference.

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Inside the Industry Complimentary Packages Available for LP Gas Growth Summit

Space remains for retail propane decision-makers to attend the LP Gas Growth Summit, a buyer/seller networking event set for Oct. 24-26 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. LP Gas’ goal is to help propane retailers improve their businesses and build lasting partnerships with other retailers and industry vendors.

The unique event is based on a series of prescheduled one-on-one meetings between propane retailers and equipment/ service vendors. LP Gas is offering complimentary lodging, meals and golf.

Interested retailer decision-makers should contact LP Gas Editor Brian Richesson at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Visit the summit webpage at: http:// www.lpgasmagazine.com/lp-gas-growthsummit/

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Calendar PetroStar Equipment Resources Purchase & Sale Pre-Owned Propane Tanks 5,000 gallons to 120,000 gallons FOR SALE 90,000 gallon, 250 psi, Trinity - 2011 18,000 gallon, 250 psi, Westmor - 2007 Contact: Jim Oliver (936) 755-6108 petrostar@pdq.net

September

3 TPGA Office closed for Labor Day

23 LPG Charity Fund Golf Tournament Humble, TX

8 Fall NPGA TS&S Committee Meeting Baltimore, MD

23-24 H-GAC’s Clean Cities Technology Conference Houston, TX

10 Fall Propane Living newsletter Deadline 18 TPGA Regional District Meeting Carrollton, TX

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16 TPGA Regional District Meeting San Angelo, TX

25-26 Fall PERC Advisory Committee Meeting Kansas City, MO 29-01 2019 NPGA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Houston, TX

24-26 LPG Growth Summit Orlando, FL

November

5-6 Propane Emergencies Training College Station, TX 8-9 PERC Council Meeting Savannah, Georgia

October

2-3 TPGA Board & Committee Meetings Houston, TX 2-4 World LP Gas Forum Houston, TX

10 Propane Living newsletter Winter Deadline 22-23 TPGA office closed for Thanksgiving

8 Pros4Care Golf Tournament McKinney, TX

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Propane With Purpose

Company Aims to Create Hybrid Propane Powered Boat for Paris’ River Seine

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he Paris must-not-skip tourist list includes the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Champs-Elysees. It also includes taking a boat trip on France’s most famous river, the Seine, which meanders past many of these important sites. Parisian tourists will hopefully soon be able to cruise the River Seine in a hybrid electric/LPG boat.

Alystech, a French company founded in 2016, is currently working on a project called The OdysSeine, which consists of the construction and navigation of an 18-meter boat with a hybrid electric/LPG engine that will sail on the Seine, and specifically within Paris. This project is part of the sustainable mobility’s policy implemented by the City of Paris, and in fact of any metropolis that must reduce the impact of urban mobility for public health reasons.

This boat will serve as a demonstration model that will integrate LPG in a global approach of innovation (digital design of the hull, hybrid chain, automation software, steering wheel with a tactile tablet). The boat will be situated next to the City of Sciences & Industry in the heart of the Parc de la Villette, which welcomes more than two million visitors per year where an extended visit could be implemented with this demonstrator and thus promote LPG. The boat will at first be registered as a recreational boat

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because LPG is not yet allowed as fuel for freight transportation (including passengers). The boat is designed to welcome on board at least 50 people as passengers, although this is subject to a further regulation.

Alystech’s wish is that the regulations will change quickly. By integrating LPG into the community, they hope to move forward collectively faster.

For the 2024 Olympics in Paris, they hope to see passenger transportation through an electric mobility generated by LPG!

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