b'State ReportIDAHO Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association Report2025 IPM&CSA Convention & Trade ShowGovernor Brad Little Joins Us in Sun ValleyThe afternoon and evening brought our signature events, highlighted by Governor Brad Littles appearance! The trade show was a hit with our vendors, raffle, and the Governor gathering a crowd for his remarks. Then it was on to dinner, remarks from our own Matt Berry, WPMA Presi-Suzanne Budgedent, and the silent and live auction, featuring IPM&CSAExecutive Director our favorite auctioneer Kenny Chambers. On Friday, we closed out our event with golfWelcome to Idahowhere theon the Sun Valley Golf Course in the shadowGovernor just happens to drop byof Baldy Mountain. Folks gathered for the BBQto chat with members at our annualat the Club House patio and awards. Then itconvention and trade show. Whatwas fond goodbyes until next year when we might be unusual in many statesreturn to Coeur dAlene. is standard practice here in the Gem State. WeAnd in this era of acquisitions and consolida-know our elected officials, and they know us, ourtions, and retirements in our industry, we are families and our issues. They are our neighborshappy to report another successful event in 2025. and friends. IPM&CSA was thrilled to hostBut it is no surprise that its the people we enjoy Idaho Governor Brad Little at our 2025 summerseeing most of all. Renewing those old and new gathering in Sun Valley. He joined us Thursdayfriendships in a pleasant place. We are lucky to on the Trade Show floor, where he mixed andlive in Idaho. mingled with our members, business associates, friends and families. The governor spoke to theOur success, of course, is due to the commit-assembled participants, shared his experiencesment of IPM&CSA board and members, and that as governor of the great state of Idaho, andof our national and regional business partners. answered questions from our members. Only inThanks as always to Team WPMA and theIdaho do we have this opportunity to have theexcellent staff at the Sun Valley Resort. We look highest elected official in the state drop by toforward to seeing you in 2026 Aug 5-7join in our festivities. Thank you, Governor, forin Coeur dAlene! taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us in Sun Valley. IPM&CSA Member MeetingIPM&CSA members gathered for our annual& Programconvention and trade show in Sun Valley July 30-Aug 1, a week earlier than usual. The weather was lovely and our three-days were packed full of enjoyable activities, networking and relaxing in the scenic Wood River Valley.Our opening reception on the Boiler Room Patio featured the music of Dewey Pickett and Howe, while members reconnected to kick off the event. Thursday started with sporting clays and trap atMember Meetingthe Sun Valley Gun Club, followed by lunch and our member meeting, where a new board and Derek Brewer, IPM&CSA President, wel- slate of officers were elected. Industry presenta- comed all and introduced board members. tions included an impressive lineup featuring theThe report of the nominating committee was industry issues of the day: the Green New Deal,presented to the group, for consideration of all economic trends we need to know, cybersecuritymembers present. defense, and news from the Idaho Lottery. New officers and board members were electedby vote of the general membership. WPMA News / Fall 202535'