We are happy to report that this year's recently completed convention was well attended and looks to generate a healthy net income. The UST operator training class was filled to capacity and from all accounts attendees should be able to easily complete the online test and become certified. The trade show was also well attended by both vendors and marketers. read more...
We are now approximately 60 days out from the annual meeting & trade show scheduled for June 8th-10th in Billings. We would encourage you to secure your room reservation at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center, (800) 537-7286, as the Association room block is filling up. read more...
The Association newsletter published periodically will no longer be sent in a printed, mailed format. It will be sent to the membership electronically and will be available on the website at www.wpma.com. At times the bulletin will be faxed if containing information deemed of high importance as is the case with this edition. This first publication of the New Year contains information about recently adopted rules or pending rule notices. Please take time to read it as the issues outlined will affect your business. read more...
It's time we talked Association "Biz" as July marks the beginning of a new Association year and brings changes to the elected officers and directors who spend their volunteer time managing the affairs of the organization. Before we introduce these new individuals we must first extend our sincere thanks to a couple of outgoing directors that have served you so well! First is Buck Pandis who spent several years as a director, two years as Vice-President, two years as President, and most recently two years as the Association's national director to the Petroleum Marketers of America. Buck is a dear friend and we will miss him on the Board. We also thank Dick Clark of Kwik Way Stores in Billings for his years of service from our retail membership. read more...