b'2023 WPMA State Report OREGON Fuels Association ReportSpring Greetings from Oregon!Its a great time to be outside as our spring rains gradually give way to sunshine, blossoming trees, and plenty of spring flowers.The 82nd Oregon Legislative Assemblyconvened January 17th for the 2023 session. This was following the inauguration of Oregons 39th Governor, Tina Kotek, on January 9, 2023. OFAs amazing team from Romain Freese LLC., Danelle Romain and Mike Freese, diligently continued their lobbying this ses-sion on the issues of great importance to our members here at OFA. HB-2426, Tracey AndersonConsumer-Choice Fueling, was one being watched most closely. It quickly moved OFA out of committee and then passed through the House handily with strong bipartisan Executive Director support. At the time of this writing, we are eagerly anticipating that it will pass the Senate as well. In May, OFA is looking forward to taking a full contingent of five association representatives to Washington DC for the EMAs Day on the Hill. Under the leadership of our current EMA director, Gabriel Zirkle, we will be meeting with Oregons members of the U.S. Congress, discussing national issues that impact our industry here at home. I am extremely pleased at the welcome and willingness to meet that has been shown by the offices of our elected officials and Im confident there will be productive conversations that will allow our interests to be known.Its almost that time of year again! Bring your families and please join us July 16-18, 2023 at the beautiful Sunriver Resort for the annual OFA Convention. We are switching things up a bit with our schedule to allow for more time to enjoy all that Sunriver has to offer, and our room block has been extended to accommodate longer stays. We will kick things off with a PAC Wine, Spirits, and Craft Beer Tasting event followed by the Sunday Dinner graciously presented by Northwest Pump. We have a great lineup of speakers for Mondays Business Session followed by the 11th Annual Jerry Guiliano Memorial Trap Shoot at the Bend Trap Club. Ive been practicing each week with The Fitz and you really dont want to miss out on this event, if only for the sheer humor in watching me shoot. The PAC silent auction and dinner are Monday night, which culminates with the always entertain-ing Casino Night. Our event concludes on Tuesday with the OFA Golf Tournament at the beautiful Woodlands golf course. Book your rooms and register now if you have not done so already. We cant wait to see you!Let me conclude by expressing deep gratitude on behalf of our President,Jeff Rouse, as well as our OFA Board of Directors for allowing us to servethe OFA membership. We consider it a great privilege and look forward tocontinuing in the new fiscal year.With Thanks,Tracey Executive Director, Oregon Fuels Association28 www.wpma.com / Post WPMAEXPO 2023'