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2022 marks 75 years the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association has been in existence. Members gathered to commemorate during our June 22 – 24 Annual Meeting in Erie with a special anniversary dinner where a special video (below) was shown. Below the video you will find a recap of the meeting.
Annual Meeting Recap
If you were unable to join us in Erie you missed not only an informative meeting, but one of the most beautiful areas we have been to in Pennsylvania. The (no filter) pictures were taken of the sunrise out my hotel room window (looking left and right) on Friday, June 24 at 5:25am.
Below are the requested presentations that can also be found under the members only area, presentations tab on our website:
Click HERE for the PERC Update Presentation from Pat Hyland
Click HERE for the NPGA Update Presentation from Eric Sears
Thank You to our Annual Meeting Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: Diamond Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
75th Anniversary Dinner Sponsor: Welcome Dinner Sponsor:
Congratulations to Dan Waters, Premier Safety Services and Matt Heard, EL Heard & Son for winning the Corn Hole Tournament. They each took home a $100 Amazon gift card and will have their names engraved on the (perpetual) PA Propane PAC Corn Hole Champion Trophy
Silent Auction Winners:
Katelin Boyer, Moyers Gas JBL Flip Speaker & Basil Hayden Bourbon, donated by DeAnn Driscoll, Ditech Testing
Tom Krupa, NGL Supply Bison 24 can Softpack Cooler with 2 Tumblers, donated by Stephanie Davis, DHT
Chris Wolfe, Ray Murray 20 Victor Sinclair Double Shot Cigars with Lighter & Cutter, donated by Dale Aldrich, Bergquist
Sue Peritz, Heller’s Gas Primo Grill, donated by Chris Wolfe, Ray Murray
Jill Moyer, Moyers Gas 8 York Revolution Baseball Tickets/4 Parking Passes, donated by Beth Donovan, Shipley Energy
Chris Wolfe, Ray Murray Basket of Men, donated by Mary Gaiski, PA Manufactured Housing Association
Adam Moyer, Moyers Gas Coach Purse, donated by DeAnn Driscoll, Ditech Testing
Over $1,800 was raised for the Political Action Committee (PAC) between the Silent Auction and the Corn Hole Tournament. I’m happy to report that this pushes us over the half-way mark towards reaching our goal of raising $10,000 this year! We need to keep the momentum going – please consider donating to the PAC. Click HERE to donate online or to print a form – remember all contributions MUST be made by personal credit card or check.
Thank you to our donors and all those who placed bids and participated in the Corn Hole Tournament.
Hugh A Rich, III, Richgas Elected President
The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association (PAPGA) is pleased to announce our members have elected Hugh A Rich, III, Richgas, Kane, PA as the new President. His term is for two-years. Hugh has served PAPGA in numerous capacities since 2009, most recently as President of the Pennsylvania Propane Foundation.
Hugh succeeds Beth Donovan, Director of Propane Operations, Shipley Energy, who served as President since 2020 and will continue to serve on the executive committee as Immediate Past President.
Newly Elected Executive Committee (term expires 2024):
- President Hugh Rich, III, Richgas, Inc
- President Elect Chris Wolfe, Ray Murray, Inc.
- Vice President Mike George, E.F. Laudenslager, Inc.
- Treasurer Mark Delehanty, Independence Propane
- Secretary Tim Jackson, Energy Links/Premium Power Services
- National State Director Kara Tucker, Koppy’s Propane
- Immediate Past President Beth Donovan, Shipley Energy
Newly Elected District Directors (term expires 2024):
District 1 – Norm Cupples, Reed Oil District 2 – Zac Cromie, Smith Propane & Oil
District 3 – John Maruska, Algas District 4 – Dan Messett, HD Supply
District 5 – Rick Feiler, RDF Training District 7 – Dan Balmer, Penn Valley Gas
District 8 – Randy Styer, Styer Propane
Newly Elected Director-at-Large (term expires 2023):
Dale Aldrich, Bergquist, Inc. DeAnn Driscoll, Ditech Testing
Pat Shay, Tarantin Industries, Inc. Jim Wiltshire, F.W. Webb
Michelle Wilson, P3/Boston Environmental
Current District Directors (term expires 2023):
District 2 – Mike Salansky, III, Stuck Enterprises, Inc. District 4 – Randy Witmer, Koppy’s Propane
District 6 – Greg Smith, Bluhm’s Gas Sales District 7 – Jay Gorzkowski, Modern Gas Sales
District 8 – John Cepiel, Clyde S. Walton
Board service is one of the toughest volunteer roles of all and you give that which is most valuable – your time. We not only thank you for your time we thank you for your leadership, knowledge, and loyal dedication to the association and members.