News & Information September 2015 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA October 4, 3:00 PM CT The Women in Propane Council s annual meeting will be held in conjunction with the NPGA board of directors meeting in the Big Easy on Sunday, October 4. The business council meeting and all NPGA committee meetings and the board meeting are open to every member of the industry. See attached agendas for complete schedules. See you in New Orleans! LEADERSHIP FORUM Presented by WIP Save the Date: Friday, APRIL 8, 2016 The Leadership Forum is the only industry-wide opportunity focused on the impact of leadership skills and the role they play in advancing our people, our businesses and our industry. The Leadership Forum offers an interactive, workshop-centric experience in its first-ever appearance at the NPGA Southeastern Convention & Expo in Nashville, April 8-10. As a WIP member, you will be the first to receive the 2016 agenda. Today is the time to plan, not only for the winter season, but also for your future career. The value-added package will include: Four Leadership Skills Training Sessions (presented by nationally-known trainers/business experts) Professional Photo Headshots (scheduled in a photo booth on the trade show floor, April 9 and 10) Networking Lounge (exclusively for Leadership Forum participants) Bonus WIP Events on April 9: Roundtable Session featuring Industry Leaders and Networking Reception Details will be published in NPGA Expo promotions and through Women in Propane communications. An additional fee will apply. Mark your calendar now! WIP MEET A MEMBER Jane Newton Owner and President, Collett Propane, Inc., Xenia, Ohio Formerly Director At-Large, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA) Board of Directors, co-chaired the OPGA convention committee, served on the OPGA Executive Committee, and served as OPGA President 2000-2001 Quote: Since birth I ve been involved in the family propane business. Over the years I ve enjoyed getting to know so many colleagues I can call true friends. I value the relationships I ve gained not only with suppliers but also close competitors I trust would be there to help out my company if a situation arose. Fun Fact: Life away from propane revolves around spending
quality time with her family, volunteering with the Greene County Community Foundation and working out at the local YMCA. WHY LINK IN? Social media useful or wasteful?? One site that makes a difference in your career development is LinkedIn. Our business council has a private group named Women in Propane. As a member, you have access to the group and to the discussions designed with members in mind. Join the conversation. Lend your voice. Join the group here. UPDATES & REMINDERS Contribute to your council by joining a WIP Committee all committee meetings are held by telephone conferencing. WIP video resources may be accessed on our web site: WIP Video Resources Topics of interest to propane professionals at the Women in Propane group on LinkedIn, join here NPGA Women in Propane Council WIP@npga.org
NPGA Women in Propane Business Council Annual Meeting Agenda October 4, 2015 3-5 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Welcome 2. Self-Introductions 3. Committee Reports a. Marketing b. Membership/Treasury c. Programs & Events 4. Advisory Board Update 5. Introduction of 2016 WIP Officers 6. World LPGas Forum Update 7. 2016 WIP Initiatives a. The Knowledge Exchange: WIP Mentor Network b. The Leadership Forum 8. Monday WIP Networking Luncheon 9. General Discussion 10. Adjournment
2015 Fall Board of Directors and Related Committee Meetings October 4 6, 2015 Omni Royal Orleans 621 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-529-5333 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, October 4, 2015 9:00am 5:00pm Registration Grand Salon Foyer 10:00am 12:00pm Executive Committee Meeting Toulouse / Dauphine Room 12:00pm 2:00pm Member Services Committee Meeting West Salon 1:00pm 3:00pm Propane Supply & Logistics Committee Meeting East Salon 3:00pm 4:00pm State Association Executive Meeting Center Salon 3:00pm 5:00pm Women in Propane Council Meeting St. Louis/Chartres 4:00pm 5:00pm PropanePAC Steering Committee Meeting West Salon 5:00pm 7:00pm PropanePAC Event (Ticket Required) Maison Bourbon Jazz Club Monday, October 5, 2015 7:00am 5:00pm Registration Grand Salon Foyer 7:00am 8:00am PropanePACoffee (Invitation Only) 8:00am 12:00pm Marketer and State/District Directors Meeting Grand Salon 9:30am 11:00am NPGF Scholarship Fund Committee Meeting Royal Garden Terrace 11:00am 12:00pm Services Section Meeting St. Louis/Chartres 11:00am 12:00pm Manufacturers Section Meeting Toulouse Room 11:00am 12:00pm Distributors Section Meeting Conti Room 11:00am 12:00pm Propane Suppliers Section Meeting Burgundy Room 11:45am 1:00pm Women in Propane Council No Host Lunch Rib Robb 1:00pm 3:00pm Cylinder Exchange Council Meeting Toulouse Room 1:00pm 4:00pm Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Grand Salon 3:00pm 5:00pm Conventions Committee Meeting Esplanade Room 5:30pm 7:30pm NPGA Chairman s Reception Royal Garden Terrace Tuesday, October 6, 2015 7:00am 12:00pm Registration Grand Salon Foyer 8:00am 12:00pm NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Grand Salon