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The IPGA Board is seeking speakers for its 2023 Annual Convention. Potential speakers are asked to submit a topic(s) and descriptions(s) or a training you would like to provide to our members. We encourage you to share your best practices, successes and proven techniques.
The 2023 convention is scheduled for:
June 21-23
French Lick Resort
8670 IN-56
French Lick, IN 47432
The submission deadline is January 11, 2023.
Contact Lauren Concannon with questions.
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HOS Waiver Expires Tonight | |
The regional interstate waiver issued by the FMCSA will expire on the evening of January 6, 2023 at 11:59pm. At this moment, we are not aware of any intention to extend this waiver. Some states have intrastate waivers that will expire at one point over the next few weeks. Please update NPGA with information affecting your state or regional association using the attached document. If there is pertinent information, NPGA may communicate this to the FMCSA before the waiver expires. | |
Let Your Voice Be Heard: District Breakout Meetings | |
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 11:30 am ET
District breakouts are open forums for marketer members to share challenges facing the industry. District breakout sessions will take place via Zoom prior to the Marketers Section meeting being held on Tuesday, January 31 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
All NPGA marketer members are welcome to attend the District 5 session to share any legislative or regulatory challenges and/or opportunities confronting the industry in your state. This open forum will allow others within our district to learn about issues in neighboring states and share ideas and potential solutions based on their experience.
See the agenda here. Click here to register.
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The Indiana Propane Gas Association will host it’s Annual Day at the Statehouse, in conjunction with a Membership Meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend, registration is required. Learn more
8:15am – 9:00am Committee Meetings & Continental Breakfast
9:00am – 11:00am Board & Membership Meeting
11:00am – 11:30am Statehouse Visits
11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch at the Statehouse
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2023 IPGA Dues Collection | |
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The 2023 IPGA membership dues notices were mailed out at the end of last month. Simply fill out the payment information, make any needed changes to the contact information, and return to us. You are also able to pay dues directly online, if you prefer. We ask that you also review the enclosed contact sheet for your company, make any needed changes and send it to the IPGA. This will assist us in keeping our membership information up to date.
If you have any question or concerns about your 2023 renewal, please feel free to contact Trina Miller in the IPGA office at 317-655-4444 and she will be happy to assist you with you questions.
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Learning Center: New Courses and Resources | |
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Every year since PERC launched The Learning Center it has added content to help the industry learn new skills and ensure that safety remains a top priority. Last year, 16 new courses and resources were added that will help keep your employees and customers safe and keep your businesses running.
Click on the links below to review the new courses and resources that were added this past year and ensure all of your employees have access to the information they need to safely do their jobs:
As you go into the new year, make sure you and your employees are taking advantage of all of the available training opportunities that can be found in The Learning Center.
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Government Affairs Update | |
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As lawmakers prepare to come back in to session next week, Governor Eric Holcomb released his 2023 Next Level Agenda calling for $5.5 billion in new spending in the biennial budget. Holcomb is seeking major funding increases for K-12 support, childcare, public health services, economic development, and more. The governor’s budget focuses on what he referred to as the “foundations of good government:” economic, educational, workforce, public health and well-being, and community development. Highlights from the governor’s budget include:
Economic Development
- Establish $300M/year deal closing fund
- Formalize $300M/year tax credit flexibility fund
- New $150M revolving fund for site acquisition
- Double funding for manufacturing modernization to $40M over the biennium
Education and Workforce Development
- Establish $25M innovation grant with federal funds to provide funding and licensing support for employer sponsored childcare
- Reduce regulatory burdens for existing and new childcare providers
- Modernize Paths to Quality to better measure kindergarten readiness
- Expand access to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and On My Way Pre-K by raising eligibility criteria to allow another 5,000 families to qualify
- Increase K-12 tuition support by $1.157B over the biennium
- Eliminate textbook fees
- Increase higher education funding by $184M over the biennium
- Automatically enroll eligible students in the 21st Century Scholars Program
- Increase funding for Next Level Jobs to $29M/year
Public Health and Well-Being Development
- Increase annual public health appropriation by $120M/year in FY23 and $227M in FY24
- Out of these increases, $100M in 1st year and $200M in 2nd year will be solely dedicated to locals who opt-in for public health funding
- The remainder of state level public health funding will assist in areas such as healthcare workforce planning, data analytics, emergency preparedness, and promoting child screening and oral health programs
- Complete the 92-county rollout of My Healthy Baby program
- Expand 9-8-8
- Continue transition to certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Community Development
- $500M for READI grants
- Invest remaining Next Level Broadband internet dollars and prepare for new federal dollars
- Support Gary Airport’s cargo development projects
- Double state food bank funding to supplement locals
- Increase Indiana State Police starting salary to $70,000/year
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Apply Now for the Leadership in Energy Ambassadors Program | |
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We are excited to invite you to identify one of your company’s rising leaders to participate in PERC’s inaugural Leadership in Energy Ambassadors program. Selected Energy Ambassadors can look forward to learning critical content, competency development and tools on topics such as: Understanding Carbon Intensity, Renewable Propane, and Why Do They Matter, Media Training, and Using Social Media to Educate Influencers.
The select group of individuals who will be accepted into this program must seek nomination from their Company CEO or owner, agree to pre-and post-meeting work, and be enthusiastic about the opportunity to engage with their communities and other industry colleagues. Applications are open until January 15th, apply here.
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Children of employees of NPGA member companies, state propane associations, or PERC are eligible to apply. Applicants may pursue any course of study at two- and four-year colleges or technical, trade, or vocational schools. Students pursuing propane-related careers are especially encouraged to apply! Every year, the NPGF/SF awards $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships to 100+ students. Learn more about this opportunity including important FAQs. Apply here. Questions? Contact scholarship@npga.org
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President's Council Members | |
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