WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY SHOW DAYS - 72nd Annual Western Propane Trade Show & Convention - Western Propane Gas Association
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72nd Annual Western Propane Trade Show & Convention May 11 – 13, 2022 Silver Legacy Resort Reno Events Center Reno, Nevada SHOW DAYS… WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
Welcome
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 72nd Annual Western Propane
Trade Show & Convention, May 11–13, 2022, in Reno, NV!
The 2022 Western Propane Trade Show & Convention will host more than 200 exhibiting
companies giving you the opportunity to explore the most up-to-date propane products, vehicles,
and services for our industry. You and your colleagues from around the world will hear from
seminar and session presenters as they discuss new technologies, how to provide safety for you
and your customers, and how to position your business by leveraging propane’s clean air benefits
to help combat climate change. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Co-sponsoring associations of Western Convention:
ARIZONA PACIFIC PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Photographic Consent Event Cancellation Policy
Attendance at the Western Propane Trade In the event that the Western Trade
Show & Convention or other activity Show and Convention is cancelled due to
constitutes an agreement by the registrant significant and unforeseen events inhibiting
for WPGA/conference co-hosts to use and travel to Reno (for reasons such as weather,
distribute the attendee’s image or voice in fires, floods, labor dispute, failure of
photos or videos of such meeting or activity. power or utilities, delay in transportation
facilities, communicable diseases, etc.),
Disclaimer show management will refund fees paid for
The views and opinions expressed by registration, sponsorship, and exhibit booth
speakers and presenters at this event are their space, less a pro rata share for expenses
own and do not necessarily reflect the official actually incurred by show management in
policy or position of the co-sponsors of this connection with the show. Fees for travel,
conference. All presentations are intended time investment, and all other event-related
for educational purposes only and do not expenses will not be reimbursed. Please
replace independent professional judgment. note this refund policy applies only in the
The conference co-sponsors do not endorse event of a full event cancellation made at the
or approve and assume no responsibility for discretion of the organizers. No guarantees
the content, accuracy, or completeness of the are made with respect to the schedule for
information presented. reimbursement payments.
Non-Compete Request
The co-sponsors of the Western Propane
Trade Show & Convention respectfully
request that no other events be scheduled
during trade show hours or other events
related to the trade show.
Resort/Travel Information
ROOM RESERVATIONS
To make your room reservation at the Silver
Legacy Resort or Eldorado Resort Casino,
simply click the room reservation link here
or call (800) 687-8733. If calling to make your
reservation, be sure to mention code WPGA2022
to receive the group rate of $78 per night plus tax
& resort fee ($140 per night plus tax & resort fee
on Friday & Saturday nights). Reservations must
be made by April 8, 2022 to receive the group
rate.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations should ONLY be made by using the registration link below or calling
the number above. NO OTHER FIRMS (such as Trade Show Housing, etc.) are authorized to act on
behalf of the WPGA or ANY OTHER STATE ASSOCIATION to make reservations for this show.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Airport: The Reno Tahoe International Airport Car Rental: For your convenience, there is a
(RNO) is a mere 4 miles from the resort and takes complete Enterprise rental desk located in the
only 12-15 minutes to arrive. Silver Legacy Resort lobby. Cars can be rented
and returned at the airport or the hotel. For
Shuttle: The Silver Legacy offers shuttle service rentals, please call (775) 322-4755 and present
daily from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight running every group discount code L54H176.
30 minutes. The shuttle leaves the hotel valet at
both the hour and half hour and picks up at the
airport at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.
Driving: The Silver Legacy is easily accessible
from both the 395 and 80 freeways.
Schedule of Events
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
8 a.m. – Noon Exhibitor truck move-in
Noon – 5 p.m. Registration desk open
1 – 5 p.m. Exhibitor booth set-up
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Membership Meeting – Silver Baron A
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting – Silver Baron C, D, & E
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. PACIFIC PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION Membership Meeting – Silver Baron A
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Golf Tournament – Lakeridge Golf Course
7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sporting Clay Tournament – Capitol City Gun Club
7:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thunderbird Lodge Tour
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibitor booth set-up
9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration desk open
2:30 – 4 p.m. Seminar: PERC Update with Tucker Perkins
4 – 7:30 p.m. Trade Show Opening/Exhibitor Reception
7 p.m. Raffle prize drawing – $500 Cabela’s gift card
TRADE SHOW HOURS
Wednesday 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Friday 8 – 11 a.m.
n Seminars held in Reno Ballroom
n Training Sessions held on the Trade Show Floor
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
7:45 – 9 a.m. Membership Meeting – Silver Baron C, D, & E
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration desk open
8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast for exhibitors
9 – 10:30 a.m. Continental breakfast for attendees
9:15 – 10 a.m. Training Session: Food Truck Safety
10:15 – 11 a.m. Training Session: New Entry Level Driver Training
Requirements Coming Soon
11:15 – Noon Training Session: PERC
11:30 a.m. Raffle prize drawing – $100 Amazon gift card
Noon – 1:15 p.m. Buffet lunch for attendees/exhibitors
12:30 p.m. Raffle prize drawing – $100 Best Buy gift card
1:30 p.m. Raffle prize drawing – $500 Costco gift card
1:30 – 3 p.m. Seminar: Growth Through Recruitment & Retention
Seminar: Creating & Leading a True Safety Culture
3 – 4:30 p.m. Seminar: Lawsuit Protection & Tax Strategies
Seminar: Successful Navigation of a Family Business
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022
8 – 10 a.m. Continental breakfast for attendees/exhibitors
8 – 11 a.m. Registration desk open
8:15 – 9 a.m. Training Session: Propane Standby Power,
It’s Peace of Mind
9 a.m. Raffle prize drawing – $500 Home Depot gift card
10 a.m. Raffle prize drawing – $500 REI gift card
9:15 – 10 a.m. Training Session: Why Are Training and Development
Programs Important?
11 a.m. Grand prize raffle drawing – $1,500 VISA gift card
Thank you Sponsors
If you would like to be recognized as a
sponsor of the Western Propane Trade Show
& Convention, please email Summer Leon in
the WPGA office at info@westernpga.org.
Seminars
PERC Update
with Tucker Perkins
Safety, training, and compliance programs for the propane industry are being updated
at PERC to meet ever changing regulatory and employee needs. Join PERC to learn
about improvements to the CETP training program, the CETP certification program,
and other PERC safety, training and compliance programs like CSR training. There
will be a live demonstration of PERC’s Learning Center, showing why it is such a
powerful tool in your company’s arsenal and can help you meet all of your training
and compliance needs.
Wednesday, May 11
Reno Ballroom 1
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Tucker Perkins has worked in the propane industry for nearly thirty years in a variety
of roles for both large national companies and small regional propane marketers. He
is active with many organizations aligned with PERC, including the National Propane
Gas Association, the Industrial Truck Association, the Outdoor Power Institute, and
the World LP Gas Association. A Virginia Tech graduate with a bachelor’s degree in
civil engineering, Perkins earned his MBA from the University of Richmond.
Growth Through Recruitment & Retention
The 2022 Women in Propane sponsored seminar features an esteemed speaker to help
propane companies find and keep qualified candidates to grow their business. Cultivating
a strong corporate culture requires thoughtful and purposeful planning. When you build
your culture by design, rather than default, you can leverage it to attract and retain the
superstars you need to grow. In the same way that marketing sets the table for sales, culture
sets the table for recruiting and retaining top talent. This presentation will give you the
tools you need to meet the expectations of today’s top talent and integrate a sales mentality
into your culture that will ensure a competitive edge in today’s tight market for talent.
Kathleen Quinn Votaw is the CEO of TalenTrust, a consulting firm that is
revolutionizing how companies find, keep, and grow great people. She is an
engaging and authoritative speaker on culture, talent, human capital strategy,
recruiting, retention, onboarding, and more. With thirty years of professional
experience, including 15+ years as a CEO, Kathleen offers invaluable advice to
CEOs, executives, and HR leaders on how to find and keep their most valuable
asset — their people.
Thursday, May 12
Reno Ballroom 1
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Creating & Leading a True Safety Culture
This seminar will address recent negative trends in transportation safety performance and
make the case that we collectively need to do more and be better. Learn the essentiality of
creating and leading a true safety culture in your organization. Understand what pragmatic
actions that you can take to reduce risk exposure. Whether we look at safety through a
moral or financial lens—safety pays!
Don Osterberg served as senior vice president for Schneider National, Inc., a
premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services. In this
position he was responsible for safety, security, driver training, and regulatory
compliance. While in this role he was named Heavy Duty Trucking’s Fleet Inno-
vator of the Year. His extensive involvement advanced the safety culture within
Schneider National and the industry at large. The Truck Safety Coalition recog-
nized Osterberg in 2010 with the 1st ever Distinguished Safety Leadership award.
Don holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a
master’s degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
Thursday, May 12
Reno Ballroom 2
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Lawsuit Protection & Tax Strategies
The American Society for Asset Protection teaches professionals how to structure their
assets for lawsuit protection and prevention. Attendees will learn how to protect their
business and personal assets from lawsuits. Find out how to ensure your hard-earned assets
cannot be taken to satisfy a judgment. This session will provide you with security and
financial peace of mind.
Larry Oxenham is a Senior Advisor at the American Society for Asset Protec-
tion. He has helped professionals achieve financial peace of mind by teaching
them how to properly structure their assets for lawsuit protection and tax
reduction. He has authored and co-authored several articles and books on the
subject including The Asset Protection Bible. His career has been dedicated to
helping thousands of people save millions of dollars.
Thursday, May 12
Reno Ballroom 1
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Successful Navigation of a Family Business
Family businesses introduce a set of unique dynamics and issues. This seminar presents
results from research to help family owned and operated businesses be more successful.
The session will focus on leadership, succession planning, family meetings, and conflict
resolution. Understand how to better navigate inter-personal issues and other components
that also are just beneath the surface of generational businesses. With this knowledge,
attendees can improve company the culture for a bright future.
Ed Hart is the Senior Vice President of Genesis Bank Institute for Entrepreneur-
ship. Prior to that, Mr. Hart was the Director of the Center for Family Business
at California State University Fullerton. His career also includes serving as the
Director of Business Development at the USC Marshall School of Business. Mr.
Hart has been an author, trainer, consultant and executive coach with a focus on
leadership, strategic planning, developing strengths, developing relationships,
success in family business, mentoring and improving corporate culture. Hart has
a degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University, and certificates in
Management Development, and Executive Leadership from USC.
Thursday, May 12
Reno Ballroom 2
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Training Sessions
Food Truck Safety PERC
As the popularity of food trucks continues, Safety, training, and compliance programs
so do concerns around the potential for the propane industry are being updated
for fires and related hazards. NFPA has at PERC to meet ever changing regulatory
taken several steps in response to these and employee needs. Join PERC to learn
issues, including the development of an about improvements to the CETP training
updated food truck fact sheet, which program, the CETP certification program,
maps out specific areas of the truck with and other PERC safety, training and
corresponding tips and information on the compliance programs like CSR training.
proper usage and maintenance. To find out There will be a live demonstration of
more about keeping food truck employees PERC’s Learning Center, showing why it
and patrons safe, visit us in the training is such a powerful tool in your company’s
session area of the trade show. arsenal and can help you meet all of your
training and compliance needs.
Presenter: To Be Announced
Presenter: Chris Hansen
Thursday, May 12
9:15 – 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12
11:15 a.m. – Noon
New Entry Level Sponsored by:
Driver Training (ELDT)
Requirements Coming Soon Propane Standby Power,
As of February 7, 2022, the Federal Motor It’s Peace of Mind
Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
There are thousands of major power
will require all new Commercial Driver’s
outages across the U.S. each year, and more
License (CDL) and Hazard Materials
are sure to come. You can be the builder
Endorsement (HME) applicants to
that customers turn to for resilient homes
successfully complete knowledge and
to weather those storms by including a
behind-the-wheel training before they
propane standby generator in your plans.
are eligible to take state CDL or HME
It’s more than just power: it’s comfort,
exams. PERC and NPGA have developed
security, and peach of mind during the
programs that will be available to satisfy
next outage. Unlike gasoline or diesel,
this new requirement and provide
propane won’t degrade over time. Find
resources needed to successfully train new
out more about the resilience of propane
drivers.
generators and rebate programs available
Presenter: Paul Horgan to your customers.
Thursday, May 12 Presenter: Greg Gilbert
10:15 – 11 a.m.
Friday, May 13
8:15 – 9 a.m.Why Are Training and Development
Programs Important?
Training and development programs Presenter: Rob Scott
provide a host of benefits. They
enhance employee performance, Friday, May 13
boost employee productivity, reduce 9:15 – 10 a.m.
employee turnover, and improve
Sponsored by:
company culture. Come explore
the importance of training and
development programs for employees
and employers.
TRAINING
SESSION
AREATournaments and
Special Events
Golf Tournament Sporting Clay Tournament
Buses board at 6:30 a.m. in the Silver Buses board at 7:30 a.m. in the Silver
Legacy’s Valet Parking Entrance. We Legacy’s Valet Parking Entrance. Following
have a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at the a 30-minute safety orientation, the
Lakeridge Golf Course. A box lunch and tournament will begin at 9 a.m. and
two complimentary beverages will be conclude at noon. Coffee, pastries, and
provided. lunch will be provided at the Capitol City
Gun Club.
All proceeds from the golf tournament
will go to the WPERC Scholarship A limited number of rental guns are
Program. available. Participants are encouraged
to bring their own. Ammunition will be
We respectfully request that all groups available for purchase at gun club.
extend the courtesy of NOT scheduling
any other golf events during our We respectfully request that all groups
convention dates. extend the courtesy of NOT scheduling
any other sporting clay events during our
$175 fee and convention registration are convention dates.
required to participate in this event.
$125 fee and convention registration are
required to participate in this event.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11
7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Thunderbird Lodge Tour Silent Auction
Legend springs to life as guests learn Attendees will have the opportunity to
about Lake Tahoe’s magical Castle-in- view and bid on a variety of auction items
the-Sky and world-famous Thunderbird during the opening reception of the trade
Yacht. Docent-guided tours take visitors show and again the following day. Auction
on a walk through the stone mansion and winners will be announced Thursday on
grounds of Thunderbird Lodge to reveal the trade show floor shortly after bidding
the mystery and legacy of the enigmatic concludes.
George Whittell, Jr. Guests will also explore
the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, as All proceeds from the silent auction will
well as 600 feet of underground tunnels be donated to the WPERC Scholarship
leading to the cavernous Boathouse Fund.
(alternate routes are available if you are
claustrophobic). After the tour, guests will If you would like to donate an item to the
be transported to the shores of Lake Tahoe auction, please complete the enclosed form or
where they will enjoy a picnic-style lunch contact the WPGA office at (916) 447-9742.
and some free time to wander the shores of
the “Jewel of the Sierras.” Bidding Times:
Buses board at 7:45 a.m. in the Silver Wednesday, May 11
Legacy’s Valet Parking Entrance. 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please be advised: Access to the sight Thursday, May 12
and some of its attractions are on uneven 9 a.m. – noon
ground and paths. This tour is not
wheelchair accessible.
$95 fee and convention registration are
required to participate in this event.
Wednesday, May 11
7:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.Registration, Tournament,
& Event Pricing
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Trade Show & Seminars State or National Association Member - $300/Non-Member - $350
Single Day Trade Show State or National Association Member - $95/Non-Member - $225
(PLEASE NOTE: In order to qualify for a ‘Single Day’ ticket purchase, you MUST be an employee of a
marketer company that has already purchased at least one ‘Trade Show & Seminars’ ticket.)
SPECIAL EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS
Thunderbird Lodge Tour State or National Association Member - $95/Non-Member - $105
Sporting Clay Tournament - $125
Angelo Mandis Golf Tournament - $175
(PLEASE NOTE: Trade Show registration is required to participate in all tournaments and events.)
REFUND POLICY
Refunds for attendee registrations will only be provided with proof of a positive COVID-19
test provided 10 days or less prior to the start of the show. Those who test positive for
COVID-19 at any time immediately prior to or during the show will not be admitted to
any show events or business meetings. Sponsors reserve the right to test attendees for
COVID-19 at the event.
TO REGISTER FOR THE TRADE SHOW
Click the attendee link below.
Attendee Link
For additional show details, including sponsorship, click here.Exhibit Floor Plan * *Subject to change
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