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5 Oil Prophets CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS So I am sure you are now thinking, Shayne, this is a great story, but what in the world does this have to do with P&CMA? Like the family in the story, groups like P&CMA often do things that on the surface would appear to be what everyone wants done. But, when we take the time to look deeper into the issue, that may not be the case. Association events are a perfect example. Last year we make the decision to eliminate the Fall Golf Outing. It had a great 25-year run, but looking at the attendance it became apparent that the event had run its course. We realized we were only doing it because "we had always done it." Over the next few months, we'll be taking a closer look at all of the association's activities to determine if they are actually providing value or, if like the story of the trip to Abilene, we are only doing it because we think it is what the group wants us to do. Anyone who may have thoughts on this concept, and our efforts to correct any "trips to Abilene" the association may be experiencing, is encouraged to contact Bart, me or any member of the board of directors. It's a privilege to serve as your Chairman. Sincerely, Shayne Lord P&CMA Chairman WWW.PPMCO.COM ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 5555 Bankhead Highway | Birmingham, AL 35210 | 205-836-5650 30704 Sergeant E.I. Boots Thomas Drive | Spanish Fort, AL 36527 | 251-990-9000 Government Retail UST Energy Commercial Manufacturing PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES THAT EXCEED OUR CLIENTS' EXPECTATIONS PPM understands the unique environmental challenges facing the petroleum marketing industry.The PPM team will guide you through the regulatory and scientific process associated with soil and groundwater assessment/remediation, compliance, and environmental due diligence.