b'Merry Idaho Ho Ho ON SPRINGS GOLF COU IDAHO Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association State ReportET R Industry Issues for 2020 dates! Most importantly - Idaho market-T S E As we roll into a new election cycle,IPM&CSA is ers continue to build relationships withwell positioned to protect and defend our industry in the 2020key legislators and governmentlegislative session. As always, we will be on guard for newofficials to ensure that our industrytaxes and regulations on cigarettes and vapingthis year at theis represented in the development of top of the list. And we are always on the watch for transporta- Idaho laws and regulations. tion and fuel-related proposals. Local option taxes have been2019 Golf Outings Meet AnnualIdaho Insider floated, with a mention of including fuel taxsomething weGoals: Two great events in 2019 helped would strongly oppose. Proposals that provide tax and marketus meet our annual fund-raising goalincentives to enhance the use of E-Vehicles, renewable fuels andthanks to all of you! 2019 is mid-way alternative energy are gaining ground across the country, and webetween elections, so this is the time toSuzanne Budge can expect them to appear in Idaho. Our deep red state isnt im- fill the piggy bank for the 2020 electionIPM&CSAExecutive Directormune to the climate change debate, and we should be preparedcycle. As always, thanks to our mem-to explain and defend the value of liquid petroleum fuels in thebers, vendors and friends who supported energy marketplace. four IPM&CSA PAC golf tournaments that make these contributions possible! Petroleum Clean Water Trust Fund Trustees:Also, a huge Thank You to our event coordinators (noted below the Teton Heres the New Line Up Springs golf photos on previous page) With a new administration and legislature in 2019 who donate countless hours to making come new appointments to the Petroleum Clean Water Trustthese events a success! Fund (otherwise known as the Petroleum Storage Tank Fundor PSTF). Heres the line-up for 2019-2020:Upcoming Events -Robert NoniniChairmanappointed by Governor BradMark your Calendar: Little in 2019. Bob served on the PSTF as both House and Senate representatives and we are thrilled to have him returnIdaho Member meeting inas Chairman of the board. Nonini replaces Forde Johnson, whoLas Vegas: Tuesday, February served as chairman since the board was created in 2003. 18, 2020 Time/Mirage Room TBA .-Senator Steven ThaynNewest member of the board,Come get an update on the 2020 legisla- appointed to represent the Idaho Senate. Sen. Thayn is tive session and weigh in on issues im-from Emmett, Idaho, and is a farmer who has served in pacting our industry. Stand by for more both House and Senate.details to come. -Representative Randy ArmstrongRepresenting theIdaho House, Rep. Armstrong is from Inkom, Idaho and isa retired financial planner.Get Your Room Reserved Early:-Kirk Clarich is retired from Idaho Power. From Nampa, August 5-7, 2020 IPM&CSA Convention and Kirk fills the role of environmental specialist on the board. Trade Show , Coeur dAlene Resort, Coeur dAlene, Idaho . Petroleum Marketer members include:Hold the date for a family vacation on the shores of Lake-John JacksonJackson Energy. John is an original member ofCoeur dAlene for the 2020 IPM&CSA Convention and Trade the board and we appreciate his many years of service. John isShow, August 5-7, 2020. Bring friends and family and stay from Meridian, Idaho. awhile. Get your reservations now, because summer is the high -Brett AdamsAdams Petroleum. Brett resides in Burley andseason and our room block sells out early. Call Coeur dAlene is the newest marketer on the board, having been appointed byReservations at 1-855-703-4648 ask for the IPM&CSA room Governor Otter in 2017. block. For more information and to register for the convention, -Dennis deRocheDeRoche Oil Inc/Short Stop. Dennis is ango to www.wpma.com/idaho/convention. PLEASE NOTE in original member of the board and we appreciate his many years2020 we return to Wednesday thru Friday convention schedule.of service. Dennis is from Blackfoot, Idaho.Check This OutSuccessful PAC Events Help IPM&CSA Website Has Photos, Registration, and News! Support Like-Minded Candidates Check outthe Idaho section of the WPMA Website. Register IPM&CSA PAC Supports Our Allies at the Statehouse: for events, find critical industry information and see your favor-IPM&CSA commits time and resources to legislativeite photos from IPM&CSA events. Visit the updated Idaho page and statewide races and supports elected officials who share ourand let us know what you think and how we can improve the philosophy of government policy and regulations. In the past information we provide. www.wpma.com/idaho.18 years, the Idaho PAC has contributed $145,250 to candi-continued on page 30WPMA News / Winter 201915'