Membership Information

Become a Member of OPGA to:

• Exchange ideas With others in the industry.
• Participate in decisions that directly affect your business.
• Obtain the tools you need to educate the public and government on the benefits and safety of propane.

OPGA Offers You:

Association Headquarters
The resource center for all association and propane industry information and activities.

Government Relations
Pro-active involvement with all state and federal legislation and regulations affecting the propane industry in Ohio.

Professional Development
Service schools for Certified Employee Training Programs (CETP) training.

Communications
OPGA web site www.OhioPropaneGas.org continually updated.
“Ohio Propane News” a bi-monthly newsletter, e-mails, correspondence, alerts and updates to keep members informed on industry issues.

Conventions and Membership Meetings
Two Quarterly membership meetings are held in Columbus; one at the Midwest Propane Gas Convention in Indianapolis; a two and a half day Annual Convention held in early August.
District meetings held as needed around the state.

Specialized Association Services
Group Worker’s Compensation program, which offers significant annual savings in worker’s comp premiums.
OPGA scholarship program offering several annual $1,000 scholarships for member’s employees and children of employees.
Discounted long distance telephone program.
Discounted credit card processing.
Submit Ohio Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) proposals and administer PERC grants received.

Safety and Marketing Materials
Through the NPGA Resource Catalog and PERC, a wealth of information, including handbooks, pamphlets, videos, cassettes and other materials, is available to promote safe practices and to market propane.
“Ohio Propane Gas Association Consumer Guide” available at no cost.

Membership Roster
A list of all OPGA members, board members, bylaws, meeting dates and other information is published annually. Members include retail marketers of propane gas and appliances, producers and wholesalers of propane, propane appliance and equipment manufacturers and distributors, fabricators of propane cylinders and tanks, transporters of propane gas, and other companies interested in the propane business.

Farm Science Review
Held in London, Ohio, the Farm Science Review annually attracts more than 200,000 people. OPGA plays an active role at the Review, with an array of items displayed which demonstrate the many uses of propane.

National Propane Gas Association
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) also provides a vast amount of information to members on federal laws and regulations, industry trends and other important matters. Except in the case of multi-state marketers, who join NPGA on their own, dues to OPGA include dues to the national association.

Annual Dues
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Dues in the OPGA are very reasonable weighed against the benefits, and except in the case of multi-state marketers, include membership in the National Propane Gas Association. They are as follows:

• Independent marketers (Intra-State)-  

• Multi-state marketers (Intra-State)  Any corporation engaged in the retail sale and distribution of propane gas in the State of Ohio and one or more other states. Dues per location billed by NPGA on a sliding scale. Call NPGA at 202.466.7200
• Individual members  Any person employed by a member firm of this Association and designated by such firm shall be eligible for individual membership in the Association. Dues are $125 and do not include membership in NPGA.
• Associate members  Any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation engaged in the production or manufacture, distribution, sale or installation of propane gas or propane gas equipment, appliances, containers, systems, insurance or other business related services. Dues are $275 and do not include membership in NPGA.
• Cylinder retailer  Any entity engaged in retail sales of propane gas having no bulk tank truck, and with sales of less than 100,000 gallons per year. Membership in this category does not include membership in the National Propane Gas Association. Dues are $125.

Membership Benefits Phone Directory Listings

If you have any questions please contact the OPGA at opga@assnoffices.com