2024-11-15T10:28:10-06:00 2023-12-31 363168081 SIKICH LLC 3051 HOLLIS DRIVE 3RD FLOOR SPRINGFIELD IL 62704 990 2023-01-01 370775965 ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION ILLI 2175258000 5240 S 6TH ST FRONTAGE RD E SPRINGFIELD IL 62703 BRAD BLAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2175258000 2024-11-15 1 1 BRIDGETTE MUGGE P00671418 2177933363 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z BRAD BLAIR 5240 S 6TH ST FRONTAGE RD E SPRINGFIELD IL 62703 1473063 0 X WWW.ILPGA.ORG X 1959 IL PROMOTE AND SPONSOR THE SAFE AND VARIED USES OF PROPANE AND TO SPONSOR EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS. 20 20 4 22 0 0 801460 1117479 287047 310911 1036 1654 26140 32624 1115683 1462668 0 0 0 0 239339 241821 0 0 0 989697 863494 1229036 1105315 -113353 357353 908011 1323005 272898 330539 635113 992466 X TO PROMOTE AND SPONSOR THE SAFE AND VARIED USES OF PROPANE, TO SPONSOR EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS IN THE PROPANE INDUSTRY, MONITOR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION OF OTHER SOURCES OF ENERGY THAT MAY DISRUPT THE USE OF PROPANE, AND TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AS PROPANE CONSUMERS THROUGH THE COOPERATION OF ITS MEMBERS. 0 0 APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAMTHIS PROJECT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE SAFE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PROPANE APPLIANCES 2022 PROGRAM. THE APPLIANCES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 2023 PROGRAM INCLUDE: NEW PROPANE FURNACES OR FURNACE BOILERS ($300 REIMBURSEMENT); VENTED GARAGE HEATER OR DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE ($200 REIMBURSEMENT). THERE IS A MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $400 PER INSTALLATION ADDRESS PER YEAR. ELIGIBLE INSTALLATIONS WILL INCLUDE: NEW CONSTRUCTION; NEW MANUFACTURED HOUSING; OR THE REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC/FUEL OIL/NATURAL GAS/PROPANE APPLIANCES WITH NEW PROPANE UNITS. APPLICANTS TO THE PROGRAM WILL CONTACT A PARTICIPATING ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETER WHO WILL START THE PROCESS, DOCUMENT THE APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION INFORMATION AND CONDUCT A LEAK CHECK INSPECTION. MARKETERS WILL EMAIL ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (ILPGA). THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL ONLY BE PAID TO THE APPLICANT. DEALERS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH MARKETING TOOLS FOR LOCAL PROMOTION.THE $400 TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM WILL ALLOW FOR CONSUMERS OR CONTRACTORS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR MULTIPLE APPLIANCES PER INSTALLATION WHICH PRESENTS AN ATTRACTIVE SITUATION FOR A CONSUMER TO GO WITH AN ALL-PROPANE APPLIANCE HOME. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE SAFE PROPANE APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS THROUGH THE COMPLETED LEAK CHECK INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THE MARKETER. THIS GRANT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA.THIS PROJECT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE SAFE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PROPANE APPLIANCES 2022 PROGRAM. THE APPLIANCES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 2023 PROGRAM INCLUDE: NEW PROPANE FURNACES OR FURNACE BOILERS ($300 REIMBURSEMENT); VENTED GARAGE HEATER OR DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE ($200 REIMBURSEMENT). THERE IS A MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $400 PER INSTALLATION ADDRESS PER YEAR. ELIGIBLE INSTALLATIONS WILL INCLUDE: NEW CONSTRUCTION; NEW MANUFACTURED HOUSING; OR THE REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC/FUEL OIL/NATURAL GAS/PROPANE APPLIANCES WITH NEW PROPANE UNITS. APPLICANTS TO THE PROGRAM WILL CONTACT A PARTICIPATING ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETER WHO WILL START THE PROCESS, DOCUMENT THE APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION INFORMATION AND CONDUCT A LEAK CHECK INSPECTION. MARKETERS WILL EMAIL ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (ILPGA). THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL ONLY BE PAID TO THE APPLICANT. DEALERS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH MARKETING TOOLS FOR LOCAL PROMOTION.THE $400 TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM WILL ALLOW FOR CONSUMERS OR CONTRACTORS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR MULTIPLE APPLIANCES PER INSTALLATION WHICH PRESENTS AN ATTRACTIVE SITUATION FOR A CONSUMER TO GO WITH AN ALL-PROPANE APPLIANCE HOME. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE SAFE PROPANE APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS THROUGH THE COMPLETED LEAK CHECK INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THE MARKETER. THIS GRANT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA.THIS PROJECT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE SAFE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PROPANE APPLIANCES 2022 PROGRAM. THE APPLIANCES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 2023 PROGRAM INCLUDE: NEW PROPANE FURNACES OR FURNACE BOILERS ($300 REIMBURSEMENT); VENTED GARAGE HEATER OR DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE ($200 REIMBURSEMENT). THERE IS A MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $400 PER INSTALLATION ADDRESS PER YEAR. ELIGIBLE INSTALLATIONS WILL INCLUDE: NEW CONSTRUCTION; NEW MANUFACTURED HOUSING; OR THE REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC/FUEL OIL/NATURAL GAS/PROPANE APPLIANCES WITH NEW PROPANE UNITS. APPLICANTS TO THE PROGRAM WILL CONTACT A PARTICIPATING ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETER WHO WILL START THE PROCESS, DOCUMENT THE APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION INFORMATION AND CONDUCT A LEAK CHECK INSPECTION. MARKETERS WILL EMAIL ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (ILPGA). THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL ONLY BE PAID TO THE APPLICANT. DEALERS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH MARKETING TOOLS FOR LOCAL PROMOTION.THE $400 TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM WILL ALLOW FOR CONSUMERS OR CONTRACTORS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR MULTIPLE APPLIANCES PER INSTALLATION WHICH PRESENTS AN ATTRACTIVE SITUATION FOR A CONSUMER TO GO WITH AN ALL-PROPANE APPLIANCE HOME. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE SAFE PROPANE APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS THROUGH THE COMPLETED LEAK CHECK INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THE MARKETER. THIS GRANT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA. WATER HEATER REBATETHE 2023 WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH HVAC INCENTIVE IS DESIGNED TO REIMBURSE HOMEOWNERS AND HVAC CONTRACTORS THAT HAVE A SAFETY INSPECTION DONE BY THE PROPANE PROVIDER AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION OF ELIGIBLE APPLIANCES. ELIGIBLE APPLIANCES INCLUDE PROPANE POWER VENT OR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS ($300 REIMBURSEMENT) AND STANDARD WATER HEATERS ($200 REIMBURSEMENT), IN EITHER NEW CONSTRUCTION, REPLACING ELECTRIC OR FUEL OIL OR PROPANE TO PROPANE APPLIANCES WITH NEW PROPANE APPLIANCES. THIS INCLUDES AN INCENTIVE OF $200 FOR A STANDARD OR $300 FOR POWER VENT OR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS FOR HVAC OR LICENSED PLUMBERS TO INSTALL IN NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REPLACE AN ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS OR OTHER FUEL SOURCE WITH A NEW PROPANE APPLIANCE (IT DOES NOT INCLUDE PROPANE TO PROPANE REPLACEMENTS) APPLICATIONS WILL HAVE A LINE FOR THE FEIN, TAX ID OR PLUMBER'S LICENSE NUMBER. THERE WILL BE NO HVAC INCENTIVE FOR PROPANE-TO-PROPANE REPLACEMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE CONSUMER ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF INSTALLING APPLIANCES SAFELY AND CORRECTLY BY REQUIRING THE PARTICIPATING ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETER TO PERFORM A LEAK CHECK INSPECTION. CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM (CETP) THE CETP BASIC PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF PROPANE CLASS IS A 2-DAY CLASS AND IS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CETP CLASSES. THE TRAINING COVERS THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPANE, THE IDENTIFICATION OF PROPANE INDUSTRY STANDARDS, SAFETY CODES AND REGULATIONS. STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN THE BASIC PARTS OF TANKS, CYLINDERS, BULK STORAGE INSTALLATIONS AND HOW TO MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY PIPING AND TUBING MATERIALS, FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED TOOLS USED BY PROPANE PERSONNEL. THE CETP PROPANE DELIVERY IS A 3-DAY CLASS. THE TRAINING COVERS PRE AND POST TRIP INSPECTIONS, CARGO TANK MARKINGS, PLANT LOADING SYSTEMS AND CUSTOMER DELIVERIES OF PROPANE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS, THE STUDENT SHOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROPER FILLING PROCEDURES FOR PROPANE STORAGE CONTAINERS, RECOGNIZE PLACARDS AND UNDERSTAND TRIP INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.THE CETP VAPOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS (DSO) CLASS IS A 3-DAY CLASS. THIS TRAINING EXAMINES THE INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPANE STORAGE TANKS AND CYLINDERS, VAPOR REGULATION, DISTRIBUTION AND METERING SYSTEMS, LIQUID DISTRIBUTION AND VAPORIZER SYSTEMS. IT ALSO COVERS PRESSURE TESTING, LEAK CHECKING PROCEDURES, INSTALLING AND TESTING CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS, THE STUDENT SHOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY POLYETHYLENE (PE) TUBING, COPPER TUBING AND BLACK PIPE FITTINGS. THE STUDENT ALSO SHOULD BE ABLE TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE LINE SIZE AND MANIFOLD SYSTEMS WHEN PLACING REGULATORS AND APPLIANCES INTO OPERATION. 2023 MILITARY EDUCATION & RECRUITMENT PROGRAMILPGA PROPOSES TO PARTNER WITH THE VETERANS EDUCATION & TRANSITION SERVICES (V.E.T.S) AND GENERATIONEXT TO PROVIDE THE PROPANE INDUSTRY AND VETERANS WITH THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OUTREACH NECESSARY TO INCREASE MILITARY RECRUITMENT INTO THE PROPANE INDUSTRY IN ILLINOIS FROM THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS. MANY PROPANE COMPANIES DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO ACCESS MILITARY GI BENEFITS FOR TRAINING AND TO MINIMIZE THEIR EMPLOYEE EXPENSES, OR HOW TO PROPERLY ATTRACT MILITARY PERSONNEL. ILPGA PLANS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH V.E.T.S. AND GENERATIONEXT TO PROVIDE THIS TRAINING TO OUR INDUSTRY SO THAT WE CAN INCREASE THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED VETERANS WORKING WITH PROPANE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. ILPGA PLANS TO WORK WITH V.E.T.S. TO DEVELOP OUTREACH MATERIALS AIMED AT VETERAN GROUPS SO THAT WE CAN EDUCATE THE MILITARY COMMUNITY ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE PROPANE INDUSTRY AND SUCCESSFULLY RECRUIT HUMAN RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THE SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF THE PROPANE INDUSTRY.2023 PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISINGTHIS GRANT IS FOR PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING AND MATERIALS TO ASSIST THE MARKETER IN PROMOTING OUR REBATE AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. THIS TIES IN WITH THE CONSUMER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE REBATE AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS FORMS OF MARKETING. EXAMPLES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PRINT ADS, RADIO, AND WEB-BASED.THE BILL STUFFERS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED WITH THE MARKETERS LOGO AND PHONE NUMBER. PERC HAS PROVIDED THE DESIGN AND LAYOUT; WE JUST PAY FOR PRINTING AND SHIPPING. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA.2023 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION INCENTIVEAS PART OF AN EFFORT TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROPANE TECHNOLOGY, WE ARE OFFERING A MONETARY INCENTIVE TO QUALIFYING CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS WHO BUILD NEW HOMES AND REMODEL EXISTING HOMES USING PROPANE APPLIANCES. THE BUILDER / CONTRACTOR WOULD NEED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF FOUR (4) QUALIFYING PROPANE APPLIANCES TO QUALIFY FOR THE INCENTIVE. QUALIFYING PROPANE APPLIANCES ARE: FURNACE OR BOILER AND A WATER HEATER ARE MANDATORY INSTALLATIONS; THEN AT LEAST 2 OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIANCES MUST BE INSTALLED: STOVE/OVEN, CLOTHES DRYER, DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE OR VENTED SPACE / GARAGE HEATER. NOTE: MOBILE HOME DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS GRANT. TO PROMOTE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A "TOTAL" PROPANE HOME WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE PROPANE CONSTRUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM OFFERS BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AND REMODELERS UP TO $1,000 FOR EACH HOME BUILT OR REMODELED WITH QUALIFYING PROPANE APPLIANCES. CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE INCENTIVE FOR UP TO FIVE (5) HOMES FOR A TOTAL OF $5,000. THE HOMES MUST BE COMPLETED IN 2023. IT'S A WIN-WIN FOR THE CUSTOMER AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS, WHO WILL ENJOY THE IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE, COMFORT AND CARBON-EMISSION REDUCTIONS OF PROPANE HOMES WHEN COMPARED WITH ALL ELECTRIC COUNTERPARTS. THIS GRANT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. MONTHLY UPDATES WILL BE SENT OUT. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA.2023 VEHICLE INCENTIVE PROGRAMTHIS PROJECT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE 2022 PROPANE VEHICLE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. ILLINOIS ORGANIZATION'S & RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE REBATE WITH THE PURCHASE OF NEW PROPANE VEHICLES OR NEW VEHICLE CONVERSIONS TO PROPANE. THE PROGRAM PAYS UP TO $4,000 (OR COST OF THE CONVERSION KIT IF LESS THAN $4,000) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PROPANE POWERED VEHICLE. THIS WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED AND WHEN FUNDS ARE DEPLETED THIS PROGRAM WILL CLOSE.APPLICANTS WILL MAIL OR EMAIL ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (IPGA). THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL ONLY BE PAID TO THE APPLICANT. DEALERS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH MARKETING TOOLS FOR LOCAL PROMOTION.REBATES ARE AVAILABLE TO ILLINOIS RESIDENTS FOR ELIGIBLE PURCHASES ON NEW PROPANE VEHICLE, NEW VEHICLE CONVERSIONS. THE PROGRAM PAYS UP TO $4,000 (OR COST OF THE CONVERSION KIT IF LESS THAN $4,000) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PROPANE POWERED VEHICLE. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE PROPANE AS A SAFE "GREEN FUEL". THIS GRANT IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN DEPLETED. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA.2023 WEBSITE GRANTTHE 2023 CONSUMER BASED WEBSITE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GENERAL AWARENESS OF PROPANE AS A GREEN, CLEAN FUEL, FOR HOME HEATING, WATER HEATING, CLOTHES DRYING AND COOKING AS WELL AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR VEHICLES. THE WEBSITE WOULD PROVIDE A PLACE FOR OUR REBATE PROGRAMS TO BE FEATURED AND FOR THE CONSUMER TO APPLY FOR THE REBATE PROGRAMS WE OFFER ALL IN ONE PLACE.THE WEBSITE IS A PROJECT THAT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CONTINUED HOSTING, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE WEBSITE. THERE IS INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE THE CONSUMERS AND THE PROPANE INDUSTRY CAN USE TO KEEP INFORMED. THE INTENT OF THIS WEBSITE IS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS, IPGA MEMBERSHIP, AND OTHER INDUSTRY PERSONNEL QUICK AND RELIABLE ACCESS TO BASIC INFORMATION ON THE REBATE PROGRAMS FOR APPLIANCES, WATER HEATERS, CONSTRUCTION AND VEHICLES. WITH THE INCREASING PREVALENCE OF WEB-SAVVY CONSUMERS AND INDUSTRY PERSONNEL, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE IPGA NEEDS TO MAINTAIN A PRESENCE IN CYBERSPACE TO KEEP PACE WITH TODAY'S INSTANT INFORMATION-GATHERING OPPORTUNITIES. 2022 EDUCATION TRAINERTHE EDUCATION TRAINER GRANT IS ESTABLISHED TO EMPLOY JOHN TIBBS IN ASSISTING A NEW EDUCATION AND SAFETY DIRECTOR. THIS GRANT WILL NOT START UNTIL A NEW EDUCATION AND SAFETY DIRECTOR HAS BEEN HIRED BY IPGA. IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN HIRING THE REPLACEMENT EDUCATION DIRECTOR, JOHN WILL BE THE SOLE EDUCATION AND SAFETY DIRECTOR, THEREFORE, NO EXPENSES WILL GO AGAINST GRANT UNTIL A NEW HIRE IS ESTABLISHED. THIS GRANT WILL RUN CALENDAR YEAR WITH THE UNDERSTANDING JOHN TIBBS WILL WORK UNTIL MAY, 2023. IF THE GRANT IS NOT UTILIZED FROM START OF CALENDAR YEAR, THE GRANT FUNDING WILL ROLL OVER TO THE FOLLOWING YEAR.THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE 2022 GRANT TO TRANSITION THE NEW TRAINER HIRED IN AUGUST OF 2022. NO ADDITIONAL GRANT MONEY WAS FUNDED TO THIS PROJECT FOR 2023 BUT THE 2022 GRANT ALLOWED FOR DISBURSEMENTS IN 2022 UNTIL MAY OF 2023.2023 FIRE BURN TRAINING PROGRAMTHE 2023 FIRE BURN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM IS A CONTINUATION OF THE 2022 PROJECT. DUE TO THE INCREASED COST IN BUSINESS, THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2023 WILL REMAIN AT THE LAID IN PRICE OF PROPANE USED PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $.60 PER GALLON FOR LABOR. BY OFFERING THIS REIMBURSEMENT TO ILLINOIS MARKETERS, THE IPGA HOPES THAT FIRE TRAINING UNITS WILL BE ABLE TO LOCATE AREA MARKETERS WILLING TO ASSIST IN THESE IMPORTANT TRAINING EXERCISES. NOT ONLY WILL THIS FOSTER A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FIREFIGHTERS AND MARKETERS, BUT IT ALSO EMPHASIZES AN INDUSTRY COMMITMENT TO SAFE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE HANDLING OF PROPANE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA.2023 SAFETY MEETING PROGRAMTHE PROJECT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE 2022 CONTINUING EDUCATION/ SAFETY MEETINGS. IPGA STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND SAFETY TRAINING FOR ALL ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETERS. THIS TRAINING INCLUDES MEETINGS HELD AT 12 LOCATIONS, 2 TIMES PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 24 MEETINGS PLUS SAFETY TRAINING VIDEOS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION. THE FORMAT OF THESE MEETINGS IS TO INCLUDE A DINNER FOLLOWED BY AN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR. IN RESPONSE TO DEMAND, THE IPGA INTENDS TO PROVIDE GREATER DEPTH IN THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF THESE MEETINGS INCLUDING HANDS-ON TRAINING WHENEVER POSSIBLE.THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA.2023 INTERN PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM ESTABLISHES INCENTIVES FOR PROPANE MARKETERS TO HIRE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AS INTERNS FOR THE SUMMER. BY DOING SO, IT IS THE INTENT OF THE IPGA TO DRAW NEW EMPLOYEES INTO THE PROPANE INDUSTRY THAT MAY NOT HAVE CONSIDERED A CAREER IN THE FIELD PREVIOUSLY. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALLOW THE INTERN TO EXPERIENCE ALL AREAS OF THE RETAIL PROPANE INDUSTRY. THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO SPEND 1/4 OF THEIR TIME IN OFFICE/CUSTOMER SERVICE, 1/4 OF THEIR TIME IN SERVICE, 1/4 OF THEIR TIME WITH A BOBTAIL DRIVER, AND 1/4 OF THEIR TIME WITH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. THERE WILL BE A ONE DAY INTRODUCTORY MEETING AT THE IPGA OFFICE TO GET A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE CTEP BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF PROPANE CLASS. THE IPGA WILL REIMBURSE THE MARKETER FOR HALF THE INTERNS HOURLY RATE UP TO $7.50/HR FOR A MAXIMUM OF 480 HOURS. THE MARKETER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE HOURLY RATE. MARKETERS MUST SUBMIT ALL TIME CARDS WITH AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT IN EACH AREA. REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE IPGA. 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X THE ORGANIZATION 2175258000 5240 S 6TH ST FRONTAGE RD E SPRINGFIELD IL 62703 JERRY BARNETT PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK GRESHAM IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LOREN MEEKER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LOGAN LONG SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRAD BLAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00 X X 89273 0 0 TODD MEYER DIRECTOR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROD REED DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CATHY HRNCIAR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT SCHMIDT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA MORRIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACK DIBBLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TONY HAHN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADIN TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHORTY DEVALL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM FULTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SID HELLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ED CARLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID YOUNG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY ONEAL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM KENNEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN TIBBS THRU 0523 EDUCATION DIRECTOR 40.00 X 34811 0 0 124084 0 0 0 0 0 0 BOSTON ENVIRONMENTAL BOSTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 600 STAT STE PORTSOUTH NH 03801 MARKETING CONSULTING 110100 1 1117479 1117479 MEMBERSHIP DUES 611710 206581 206581 IPERC AFFILIATION 541610 90250 90250 EDUCATION, CONVENTION, 611600 14080 14080 310911 1654 1654 25952 0 25952 25952 25952 16242 10395 5847 5847 OTHER MISC INCOME 900099 825 825 825 1462668 316758 0 28431 124084 74268 5525 18317 19627 980 40460 21750 14501 23481 8622 88198 5441 9848 121 64247 24067 19369 IPERC PROJECT EXPENSE 523467 DRUG TESTING 11346 MEMBER SERVICES 4450 MISC 1631 1515 1105315 354641 328722 3896 3871 242690 706176 7237 7237 11331 12850 816948 552799 288216 264149 908011 1323005 59156 123479 192892 187430 20850 19630 272898 330539 X 604124 982238 30989 10228 635113 992466 908011 1323005 357353 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED PROPAC 5240 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SPRINGFIELD IL 62703 8250 0 0 0 206581 40460 40460 38985 1475 46500 46500 430006 235859 194147 220331 196829 23502 56101 56101 0 64010 64010 0 264149 OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 587 PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE 5693 UNEARNED PROPAC 11350 SECURITY DEPOSIT 2000 19630 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD REVIEWS THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE BOARD AT THEIR ANNUAL MEETING. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED AND RESOLUTIONS ARE DETERMINED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD EVALUATES ALL PERSONNEL EACH YEAR AND DETERMINES APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ILLINOIS PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL 5240 SOUTH SIXTH ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62703 371367771 ESTABLISH PROGRAMS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF IL PROPANE INDUSTRY IL 501(C)(6) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ILLINOIS PROPANE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL C 1117479 ILLINOIS PROPANE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL L 90250