August 2, 2021
In Brief
In this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, we are excited to tell you about the new multiple educational sessions announced for Thursday, August 12, 2021, at our upcoming TPGA conference in Corpus Christi. Learn more about how you can escape to the Texas coast and get in some beneficial takeaways from the Propane Education & Research Council to aid your business growth.

Additionally, the new issue of Texas Propane magazine is out. Check out the August issue for some information on the new Propane Energy for Everyone marketing campaign.

Also, TPGA gives you a detailed look at the upcoming Convention schedule.

Lastly, get a sneak peek of some of our charity silent auction items that we will have at the expo. Not coming to the expo? Learn how you can still support this worthwhile cause.

Check out our Quick Links section for important reminders on upcoming consumer education opportunities that have upcoming deadlines as well as other convenient links.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • PERC Training Announced
  • Texas Propane magazine
  • Detailed Xroads Agenda
  • Scholarships
  • Quick Links
NEW! PERC Educational Sessions
Announced for Crossroads!
In addition to the 6.1 LPG Managers Training hosted by the Railroad Commission, the national Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced what educational sessions they, too will hold concurrently from 12 PM - 4 PM at the Omni Corpus Christi for the 2021 Crossroads Propane Conference on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Lunch is compliments of PERC

  • PERC's Online Learning Center: why use it, what’s available, what’s new, its management capabilities, and new skills assessments.

  • General update to safety and training programs and workforce development and outreach

  • New propane brand rollout & how marketers can use it (includes giveaways).

  • Updates to residential technologies & programs including hydronic air handler and why/how marketers can use it in the residential market.

RSVP IS REQUIRED. RSVP for the FREE PERC training by emailing info@txpropane.com and include "PERC Training" in the subject line.
AUGUST 2021
Texas Propane magazine
PERC has a new national brand and campaign. Read some preliminary information about the campaign in the August issue of Texas Propane magazine and attend the Crossroads session hosted by PERC for more in-depth on how to use the campaign at the company level.
Stop by the PERC booth at the Crossroads Expo for some new brand swag.

CLICK HERE to shop Propane Energy for Everyone clothing,
A Closer Look at the
Crossroads Agenda Schedule
Join us in Corpus Christi, TX on August 12-14, 2021 for TPGA Annual Convention, the 2021 Crossroads Propane Exp & Conference. We have an action packed agenda. Something for EVERYONE!
Thursday, August 12, 2021
10:00a – 5:00p Registration open/badge pickup at the Omni Hotel
12:00p – 4:00p 6.1 RRC Training (lunch included) at the Omni Hotel
12:00p – 4:00p PERC Training (lunch included) at the Omni Hotel
4:30p – 5:30p U.S. DOT PHMSA Top Violations Session at the Omni Hotel
Friday, August 13, 2021
6:00a – 1:00p Fishing Trip at Come & Take It Sport Fishing in Port Aransas
7:00a – 5:00p Registration open/badge pickup at the Omni Hotel
7:00a – 12:00p Vehicle/Truck move-in at American Bank Center
1:00p-5:00p Exhibitor booth move-in at American Bank Center
8:00a-1:30p Golf Tournament & Awards Lunch at Lozano Golf Center
5:00p-6:00p Welcome Reception at the Omni Hotel
Supplier dinners/ dinner on your own
Saturday, August 14, 2021
8:00a – 3:00p Registration open/badge pickup at American Bank Center
10:00a-4:00p Expo (lunch included) at American Bank Center
5:00p-6:00p President’s Cocktail Reception at the Omni Hotel
6:00p-10:00p Gala/Annual Business/Board Meeting at the Omni Hotel
Questions? Call (800)325-7427 or email info@txpropane.com.
Support Propane Scholarships
The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) Scholarship Foundation will again be hosting our biggest annual fundraiser, our silent auction at the expo on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX.
For those attending, we have some great items to bid on:

  • Dallas Cowboys Luxury Suite Tickets Donated by Gas Equipment Co.
  • Texas Rangers Tickets Donated by Targa
  • Houston Astros Tickets Donated by 4JEnergy
  • Sports Memorabilia Donated by the Astros Foundation
  • Pros4Care Golf Entry Donated by Pros4Care
  • Apple Watch Donated by AJA Tanks
  • Ryobi One Cordless Drill Set Donated by Home Depot Pro
  • Industry Artwork Donated by BayGas
  • Encased Texas flag flown over the Texas Capitol
  • Gulf Coast Getaway Donated by Moody Gardens & Visit Galveston
  • & much more.
Thank you for all that have donated items so far and invite expo attendees to do some Xmas shopping early and bid it up, because it is for the future education of our children. All proceeds benefit the TPGA Scholarship Foundation.
Can't make the expo? You can still support the scholarship foundation.

No amount is too small or big. $25, $50, $100 or more. Every dollar counts.
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