January 10, 2022
In Brief
In this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, the Texas Propane Gas Association continues to update you on the upcoming Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirement that goes into effect next month.

Secondly, the first quarter TPGA Board & Committee Meetings have been scheduled. Find more information about the meetings and the schedule below.

Thirdly, both NPGA and TPGA have discount programs. Check out a synopsis of the discount programs available to you as a member.

Over the last 20 years, the LPG Charity Fund has assisted those in the need from the LPG and NGL industry. Check out more information about their next event happening later this month in our last story of the morning.

Access the latest Winter Weekly Price & Supply Update, the online PSC store, important appliance rebates updates, and the NPGF scholarship application in our Quick Links section.
In this issue

  • In Brief
  • Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Update
  • 1st Qtr. TPGA Board & Committee Meetings
  • Member Perks: Discounts
  • LPG Fund Annual Mixer
  • Quick Links
Entry-Level Driver
Training (ELDT) Update
As a reminder, February 7, 2022, marks the day that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will require all NEW CDL- and HME-applicants and anyone looking to upgrade their CDL to successfully complete classroom and behind-the-wheel training before applicants are eligible to sit for state CDL or HME exams.       

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), in partnership with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), have teamed up to help the propane industry comply with this new upcoming federal requirement.

WATCH the above-linked newest video from PERC for more information on when the FREE propane industry training will become available and what the training is comprised of.

Here are some questions PERC answered for TPGA recently regarding the training portion:
1. What date will the ELDT modules be released by PERC? PERC anticipates the ELDT training program to be available in the PERC Online Learning Center on or after February 1st, 2022. 
2. How many ELDT theory modules will there be? There are 35-37 modules, including exams, that make up this program.
3. How long will it take to take all ELDT theory modules? PERC estimates it will take the average learner about 10 hours of seat time to complete this program.
4. Will PERC have a checklist and/or training guide for the ELDT driver training portion? Forms and checklists will also be available to help document your company’s in-person, behind-the-wheel training, including • Vehicle Qualifications • Facility Qualifications • Range and Public Road Performance • Trainer Qualifications

As for NPGA's ELDT compliance program, it will officially launch on February 7, 2022. The propane industry can learn more about NPGA's compliance program and sign up for the waitlist to be notified by NPGA once it opens by visiting https://www.npga.org/ace.

TPGA will continue to update the industry with more information on the ELDT information and resources as it comes available.

Questions? Please contact the Texas Propane Gas Association at (800)325-7427.
1st Quarter 2022 TPGA Board & Committee Meetings
Join us in College Station for the 1st Quarter TPGA Board and Related Committee meetings. We have a full schedule of meetings and a tour of the new Exosent facility.

Meeting Location & Host Hotel
The George Hotel
180 Century Court
College Station, TX 77840

February 8, 2022
9:00a - 11:00p  T&S Committee
11:30p - 1:30p  Tour Exosent site; lunch
1:30p - 2:30p   Meeting Planning Committee
2:45p - 3:45p   Membership Committee
4:00p - 5:00p   Executive Committee
5:15p - 6:15p   Finance Committee
7:00p       Dinner - TBD

February 9, 2022
9:00a - 11:00p  TPGA Board of Directors
Hotel Information
The George Hotel is offering participants a discounted room rate of $129+tax & Century District fee per night, complimentary parking, and complimentary Wi-fi internet in guest rooms, public spaces, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is available for a fee. Check-in: after 3:00p; check-out: 12:00p.

Participants are responsible for reserving their own hotel accommodations. Please call 844-599-3871 and ask for the TPGA Q1 Board Meeting group when making your reservations. To make your reservations online click here. The deadline to receive the discounted rate is Monday, January 17, 2022.
Member Perk: Save With Discounts on Affinity Programs
NPGA members receive discounts on a host of NPGA Affinity Programs:
  • ELDT Compliance
  • P3 Safety Compliance
  • Debt Collection
  • Uniforms
  • Constant Contact
  • Office Supplies
  • Insurance &
  • FREE HR Support
TPGA members save with discounts on:
  • Items purchased at Propane Service Corporation (PSC)
  • Emergency Response Number Services
  • Workers Comp & Health Insurance (for those that qualify)
  • National Tire Program (commercial & passenger vehicles)
TPGA has a variety of payment options for members to pay renewals including debit, credit, PayPal, Venmo, and check.
LPG Charity Fund
Annual Mixer
The LPG Charity Fund would like to invite everyone in the LPG industry from logistics to marketing, from IT to trading, from brokers to back-office support to attend an evening of complimentary appetizers, great drink specials, and amazing raffle prizes to their annual mixer at The Sporting Club in Houston on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

The Annual LPG Charity Fund Awareness Mixer has been organized to inform, educate and make everyone aware of the impact that the LPG industry has on the LPG Charity Fund's mission which is to assist members of the LPG and Gas Processing industry during times of catastrophic medical expenses and/or financial need.
Please RSVP to the event at lpgfund.com.
Quick Links
JANUARY 5, 2022
WINTER FUELS WEEKLY
PRICE & SUPPLY UPDATE
NATIONAL, REGIONAL & STATE
PROPANE SERVICE CORP (PSC)
OFFERS CUSTOM ITEMS, BUSINESS FORMS, DECALS, SIGNS
& MORE
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 IS THE PROPANE APPLIANCE REBATE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR
2021 PURCHASES
NPGA SCHOLARSHIP ROUND
IS OPEN
THE DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 15, 2022