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T he 2015 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo will take place April 11-13, 2015 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 200 exhibitors and an expected 3,000 attendees, the Expo is the largest propane industry show in the United States NetworkiNg Networking at the Expo is one of the best resources for making new business contacts and connecting with colleagues, old and new. Each day the Expo will offer valuable networking opportunities, including: Saturday, April 11, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall Celebrate the opening of the Exhibit Hall at the end of the day on Saturday. All attendees are welcome and will receive 2 complimentary drink tickets (received at registration). Check out the 2015 exhibitors and begin networking with col- leagues, old and new. Sunday, April 12, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Women in Propane Networking Reception Keep the conversation going and join the Women in Propane for a Networking Reception. Learn more about WIP's near and short-term goals and find out how to get involved. 7:30 p.m. - Midnight Young Gassers Reception Join the Young Gassers for an evening with friends and colleagues at our annual Members Reception, held in conjunction with the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. Don't miss this opportunity to relax and have a little fun in our comfortable rooftop surroundings in beautiful downtown Atlanta. Open to everyone in the Propane Industry. Young Gasser Members who have paid their 2014-2015 dues will be admitted at no charge; if you are not a Member admis- sion is $20. Open bar, wine, beer, coffee, soft drinks, buffet style hors d'oeurves, snacks and desserts. educatioN This year Expo will feature a Propane Delivery Automation Workshop. Four additional educa- tion sessions will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This workshop is a must for anyone wanting to learn more about new delivery technologies and how to maximize one's current delivery strategies. Saturday, April 11, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • Hacked! How to Build a Winning Web Strategy Without Getting Hacked Ben Gutkin, Vice President Marketing Services - Warm Thoughts Communications 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. • Propane Delivery Automation Workshop Bill Stomp, Vice President & Senior Consultant - Digital Dispatcher • Propane Delivery Automation Workshop Shelby Ahmann, General Manager, Americas - Touch Star 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. • When Bad Routes Happen to Good Fleets - A Tale of Two EBITDA's John Rosen, Vice President of Sales - Vertrax Josh King, COO - Vertrax • What to Expect When Implementing Truck Automation Jason Levine, Director of Sales, Truck Automation - BASE Engineering, Inc. 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. • Learn How to Make a Sale Without Giving a Price Kirk Wright, President - Pro Image Communications • CYA Service Call - How to Handle the Problem Customer Rich Dahl, National Service Trainer, NFI-Master Hearth Professional - Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. • New & Updated Safety Workforce and Autogas Programs from PERC Stuart Flatow, Vice President, Safety & Training - Propane Education & Research Council • Exit Your Business Without Being Clobbered By Taxes: Different Paths, Values, and Taxes Kevin Kennedy, Founder & CEO - Beacon Exit Planning Joseph Bazzano, COO - Beacon Exit Planing • Global Trends in Propane Today and for the Future WLPGA Panel • How to Grow Residential Gallons Randy Doyle, CFO - Blossman Gas Tom Jaenicke, Owner & Principal Advisor - ATomiK Creative Solutions Mike Peacock, National Energy Business Development Manager - Rinnai America Corporation 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. • Using Data to Prevent Vehicle Accidents Del Lisk, Vice President, Safety Services - Lytx • If It's Not Documented It's Not Done Tim Quinn, Regional Vice President - Boston Environmental/P3 Propane Safety Michael DiGiorgio, Principal - Silverback Consulting Group, LLC • Fleet Management - Best Practices for Fuel and Maintenance Expense Management Steve Durdin, Manager of Fuel and GMS Programs - ARI • Propane Autogas Success - 7 points to consider Mike Taylor, Director of Autogas Business Development - Propane Education Research Council • Women in Propane Professional Development Robin Jorgensen, CPCC, ACC, President & Founder - Ignite The Next International • U.S. Propane Supply Changes - Navigating through Rough Sea! Charles Robertson, President - Twin Feathers Consulting, Inc. J.D. Buss, Trading Manager - Twin Feathers Consulting, Inc. 36 MARCH 2015 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www.fueloilnews.com BUSINESS OPERATIONS The SouTheaSTern ConvenTion & inTernaTional ProPane exPo