In addition to your independent Association support, here are a few membership benefi ts provided Lobbying and Government Relations Each state organization works as an active voice for petroleum marketers and convenience store operators with state government agencies and with state legislatures. Each State Executive Director is dedicated and knowledge- able, effi ciently representing marketers within their state. The WPMA head offi ce coordinates regional issues and national issues as covered by EMA. Publications / Communications WPMA keeps members abreast of trends, changes, regulations, and laws aff ecting the petroleum and convenience store industry. We do this through our WEEKLY UPDATE, along with our quarterly resource magazine, the WPMA NEWS. These two publications include current industry information; the resource magazine includes articles from each state executive offi cer, listing of state directors and associate members, message from the WPMA President and CEO, industry news and advertising (ad rates available on-line at www.wpma.com/advertising, or upon request). WPMA also sends individual mailings, emails, and posts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn with specifi c and timely information when necessary, concerning up-to-date changes in regulations and practices. Among the social media is the WPMA APP. Download the free app for state conventions, Silent Auctions and WPMAEXPO schedules, exhibitors and more. Meetings / Conventions / Networking WPMA works continually to improve communications among all petro- leum marketers through both local and state meetings, and is involved in regional and national conventions (States and EXPO). These meetings give petroleum marketers a chance to meet fellow marketers from other areas and exchange strategies and ideas. Those who attend these meetings, workshops, and trade exhibits gain insights that help increase profi ts. Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • Utah • Washington FALL 2025 2024-26 WPMA President MATT BERRY with wife Amie NEWS 1cvr-32.indd 1 9/4/25 11:19 AM Scholarships / Higher Education As one of our expanding services to our members, WPMA awards merit scholar- ships. The program awards four $10,000 scholarships (paid $2,500 annually) to deserving students of marketer member companies and one $6,000 scholarship (paid $1,500 annually) to a student from an associate member company. The program is intended to help children of WPMA members receive a higher education, and may be used for a college/university, a vocations/technical or CDL school. Any fi eld of study will be considered for the awards. The scholarship program is supported by the WPMA scholarship Foundation, Inc. Donations to the foundation can provide tax benefi ts for WPMA members. SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Hertz Car Rental Hertz In the United States: • 10% Discount on Hertz Daily Member Benefi t Rate (car classes A through F, Compact 2-Door through Full-size 4-Door). • 10% Discount on Hertz Standard Daily, Weekend, Weekly, and Monthly Rates (all car classes). • 5% or greater Discount on Hertz Leisure Daily, Weekend, Weekly and Monthly Rates (all car classes). © National Purchasing Partners - NPP NPP – Access Savings on a Variety of Products Group Purchasing Made Easy NPP is one of the nation’s largest group purchasing organizations, leveraging the purchasing power of its combined membership to off er superior discounts from world class vendors. VERIZON - 22% off monthly access fees and more. Share Verizon discounts with your employees. Sign up your busi- ness today and start saving with 5G built right. Verizon is building the most powerful 5G experience for America. STAPLES is designed to help you consolidate business purchasing with one convenient vendor. Sign up and save on offi ce supplies and solutions for all of your company’s needs, including technology, furniture, printing, promotion- al items and more. Staples delivers it all to you. Give your business an advantage. Visit www.wpma.com/partners for more membership benefi ts 28 www.wpma.com / Spring 2026 Spring 2026 MARKETER MEMBER Information
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