b'2023 WPMA State ReportWASHINGTON Independent Distributors of Energy Association ReportWIDE Members purposeful around our external perception and communications with State and Federal Legisla-ture to assure we are part of the discussion in all Continue to Strugglethings climate related. with Exemptions New Leadership:of CCAAlso as of the June Board Meeting,The Associationjust finished its annual con- we have a change in Leadership. The newlyLea McCulloughvention at Suncadia Resort, where the highlightsvoted in Executive Committee is:WA Associationwere our General Business Session, Tradeshow Executive DirectorPresident, Travis Coulter (CO-Energy)and Golf Tournament. Front and center focus isVice President, Jarrod Fransonon the complications surrounding implementation of the Climate Commitment Act. The primary(Sun Pacific Energy)complication is the exemptions required to be Second VP, Open Seatoffered to Agriculture, Maritime and Aviation. Mostly, we are concerned with the Agricultural Past President, Steve Snider (Snider Energy)piece, and getting farmers CAR Free Fuel. WIDE EMA Director, Chris Eerkes The Department of Ecology is doing a Summer (Sun Pacific Energy)Workshop trying to find a way through the process,In addition, we are pleased to announce that the but we continue to struggle under current regula- incoming Chairman of the Energy Marketers of tions. Our hope is that the workgroup results inAmerica will be Brad Bell of CO-Energy, and recommendations to the State Legislature andTodd Shaw is taking on the 3rd Vice PresidentGovernor on how we can fix this next session.role at WPMA. We are always so pleased and proud of the leadership in Washington and their Convention willingness to step into roles that serve the state, regional and national Associations that are atLocation: work for your business. In the most recent survey,many of ourWe are looking for new Board Members! members shared a desire to change locations fromWould you be interested in serving on the Board Suncadia to somewhere new. While Suncadia hasof Directors for the WIDE Association? We are shown that it isnt perfect in many areas, geo- looking for new members who are seeking to be graphically its unrivaled. If you were to recom- engaged, provide contribution, and get involved mend a new location, what would that be? Pleaseat the State and National level for legislative and email Lea at lea@waoil.org and send sugges- regulatory support. These leadership positions are tions! We are contracted with Suncadia throughrewarding and offer you a whole new perspective! 2024, but we could be looking for a new homeContact Lea McCullough or any member of our for 2025 and beyond.Board to get involved today! We currently have 15 members, and our bylaws allow for a range of no less than 12, and no more than 21 members. Acronym Change We have room if you are interested in serving! In the June 2023 Board Meeting,Your dues billing will be arriving soon. In that the group discussed how we could adjust our invoice, we have included a 20% Annual Vol-acronym to something less giggly than theuntary Assessment that will go to the PAC Fund WIED (often pronounced WEED). As a result,to support our efforts. Diana Carlen will use the the Board agreed and voted on a acronym andmoney to leverage influence we need to protect name change to the Washington Independentthe industry. Please pay your dues, and stay Distributors of EnergyWIDE. For many of us,involved! it will always just be WOMA, and honestly thatHave a great Summer! is okay too! The name change was directed and SWPMA News / Scholarship 202331'