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75th Anniversary Video

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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
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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:

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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

A person and person holding a plaque Description automatically generated with medium confidenceThe 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.

PAPGA’s Salute to our Veterans – A Video Feature

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On this Veteran’s Day 2019, Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association Members honor family, employees and friends who have served our country in the Armed Forces.

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Thank you for your service and a thank you to all of the women and men protecting our freedom worldwide.

PAPGA Supports the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association’s 70th Anniversary Celebration

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The 2019 Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association’s (PMHA) Industry Networking Conference and 70th Anniversary Celebration was held March 12 – 13 at the Wyndham Gettysburg. 

The conference, sponsored by PMHA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association (PAPGA) drew a record number of attendees and exhibitors. 

Steven B. Wiley, President & Founder of the Lincoln Leadership Institute was the keynote speaker.

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Wiley’s powerful multi-media experience provided attendees an insight into leadership, followership and organizational effectiveness using history as a metaphor and the battlefields of the Gettysburg National Military Park as a classroom in leadership. Wiley was welcomed and introduced by long-time friend and PAPGA Board of Director, Dan Messett, who also chairs the PAPGA Marketing Committee.

Dan Messett was the surprise recipient of the prestigious President’s Award. The winner, selected solely by the PMHA President, was revealed during the 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner themed “Honoring Our, Past and Present, Industry Greats’. President John Fanelli announced he chose Messett for his unfaltering 20+ years of support and participation in the Association and the Pennsylvania manufactured housing industry.

PAPGA Marketing Chair Dan Messett accepts the President’s Award from PMHA President John Fanelli

‘I am honored to receive the President’s Award. I am very surprised and accept it on behalf of the past and present members of PAPGA who support and participate in the events we sponsor with PMHA. The true success of our efforts with the manufactured housing industry is our propane marketers providing the energy needs daily to the thousands of families who live in factory built housing’, said Dan Messett.

The propane industry was also represented by guest speaker, Jesse Marcus, Director of Residential & Commercial Business Development with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Marcus

PERC’s Jesse Marcus presents the latest industry trends to attendees

provided an overview of propane and discussed the many benefits of propane usage within manufactured housing projects and construction. 

The next event on the PAPGA calendar is the Spring Membership/Board of Directors Meeting on April 4, 2019 at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA. For more information and to register, follow this link.

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association (PAPGA) is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry. PAPGA continues to focus on education, networking and representing the interest of Pennsylvania’s propane businesses to the government, while assisting members in remaining current on topics vital to the propane industry. The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is affiliated with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) and Women in Propane Council (WIP).

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Pennsylvania Announces 2018 Grant Funding Awards for Alternative Fuels Incentive Program – Including Propane Autogas Projects

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $2.6 million in grant funding to municipalities and businesses, as well as $610,000 to four school districts, for clean vehicle projects statewide as part of the Commonwealth’s 2018 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) Program.

The projects for the municipalities and businesses are expected to reduce emissions by more than 2,800 tons and save more than 1 million gasoline gallon equivalents annually. The funding for the school districts will enable them to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 316 tons annually and save more than 67,000 gallons of diesel per year.

Here is a summary of the awards that involve Propane AutoGas projects:

Delaware County

  • Colonial Airport Parking Inc.: $66,000 for four propane AutoGas shuttle buses.

Montgomery County

  • Suburban Transit Network Inc.: $300,000 to purchase 14 propane AutoGas shuttle buses and convert seven additional vehicles to propane AutoGas.

Washington County

  • Monark Student Transportation: $76,000 to purchase eight propane AutoGas school buses.

Dauphin County

  • Derry Township School District: $68,000 to purchase eight propane AutoGas school buses.

McKean County

• Bradford Area School District: $19,000 for this first-time AFIG recipient to purchase two propane AutoGas school buses.

Delaware County

  • Haverford Township School District: $68,000 to purchase eight propane AutoGas school buses.

Montgomery County

• North Penn School District: $300,000 for this first-time AFIG recipient to purchase 10 propane AutoGas school buses and convert 16 buses to propane AutoGas, as well as $155,302 to construct a fast-fill propane AutoGas fueling station for its fleet.

“The AFIG program continues to be a valuable incentive for school districts choosing propane as the alternative fuel to power their school bus fleets,” stated Steve Bell, Director of Transportation with Derry Township School District. “It has assisted my school district to make an environmentally responsible decision, as well as a financially responsible one, enabling us to purchase propane school buses at a cost comparable to diesel and gasoline. Our propane buses have proven to be cost effective and reliable.” 

“The primary goals of the AFIG program is to improve the air quality in Pennsylvania and reduce imported oil consumption.” stated Shelby Bell, Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association. “Propane AutoGas achieves and even exceeds these goals.”

About the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association (PAPGA) is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry. PAPGA continues to focus on education, networking and representing the interest of Pennsylvania’s propane businesses to the government, while assisting members in remaining current on topics vital to the propane industry. The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is affiliated with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC).

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Sweepstakes Winners Enjoy a Penn State Football Weekend

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Joseph Piotrowicz of Lansdale was randomly selected as the Grand Prize Winner in the 2018 PAPGA Football Sweepstakes.

Joe and family enjoyed an experience of a lifetime in State College as the Nittany Lions defeated Maryland on Senior Day at Beaver Stadium. 

They also won a prize pack, two nights stay, a field visit, tickets to a pre-game hospitality tent and of course four great seats for the game. 

PAPGA would like to thank everyone who entered this year’s sweepstakes and look forward to another great event in 2019.