Oil Prophets

Summer 2014

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6 Oil Prophets Our association has progressed very well into this 2014 year. We've had nothing but success with all our endeavors thanks to all our sponsors and to each and every one that has participated. A great big thank you! I'm happy to report that our association has been very active on many issues from the political elections, to membership, new events, new programs, and strategic planning. I take a good deal of pride in the accomplishments our association has made over the years and as "a senior citizen" of our association, would like for you to be aware of some very significant and monumental achievements that have been critical to our businesses and industry. Many of the newer and younger members probably won't recall the days of the below cost sales and the devastation it caused our businesses. Many distributors, marketers, jobbers, resellers and retailers were put out of business. The inability to market their product against sellers selling below cost and with multistate, big box facilities and large volume supply contracts nearly ruined Alabama's fuel distribution infrastructure. Our association, your association, as members came together and created a plan that became known as the Below Cost Sales Bill. After much hard work, late night meetings, legislative conferences, disputes with some suppliers, political wrangling and resolutions within our own association, the bill was drafted, passed and put into law. I point all this out because this year is the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Below Cost Sales bill, a bill that has been tested many times and consistently upheld. Our Storage Tank Trust Fund was another creation from our association that has greatly benefitted all tanks owners in Alabama and is a model for many other states and associations. Our political strength is numbers and voters. Our PAC contributions play a very important part in our plans and legislative needs. I know Bart has talked PAC contributions until he is blue in the face, but this is an election year. Our PAC contributions are a vital part of our Association. Our PAC contributions are the best connections to our legislative officials, so please give a contribution, make a pledge and participate at some level in this completely necessary fundraising. Let Bart know how you wish to participate. We have many programs, and one will be sure to suit CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS Looking Back to Keep Moving Forward Mickey Crew P&CMA Chairman At Spirit ® Petroleum, we're focused on your bottom line, not ours. W W W . S P I R I T P E T R O L E U M . C O M ( 2 1 5 ) 3 4 5 - 4 1 1 9 N A T I O N A L F L E X I B L E A F F O R D A B L E

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