TPCA News
STRGA Will Offer Five College Scholarships in 2012! Applications Due May 1
 "Five" $2,000 college scholarships will be awarded to qualifying high school graduating seniors in the May of 2012 by the South Texas Retail Grocers Association (STRGA). For qualifications and application form, click and print the Scholarship Application.
Four general scholarships will be awarded to eligible children of STRGA members, or children of their employees, who are graduating and planning to attend a college or university of their choice.
Applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Tell your staff and employees about this outstanding opportunity being offered this year to the membership of STRGA and the Texas Food & Fuel Association. An 8 1/2' X 11" poster is available to post in break rooms or distribute through your company.
UST OPERATOR TRAINING
TCEQ Approved UST Operator Training Added to Online Courses Offered by 360TRAINING
TPCA’s UST Operator training course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Click here for access to the on-line course.
The course will fulfill both state and federal requirements for Class A and B operators. The course is an on-line and interactive allowing students to start and stop the course with interruptions without having to repeat the course lessons they have already completed. The course was developed by TPCA associate members 360Training and Tait Environmental Services. TPCA members are eligible for a 20% discount off the list price and can also receive bulk discount pricing by contacting Kevin Urbanowicz at kevin.urbanowicz@360training.com or calling Kevin at 512-539-2681.
2012 Gallonage Report -- Now Available!
The newest edition of our exclusive 120-page report lists the results of more than 1,300 permitted fuel distributors and suppliers in Texas (click here to see an example page).
Based on data obtained directly from all 2011 Fuels Tax reports filed with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Order your copy(s) today from the Texas Food & Fuel Association.
- Click here for online ordering, Choose the TPCA store from the drop down menu.
- Members must log in with your username & password to get the Member pricing.
- Open and print this Order Form for purchasing the Gallonage Report by fax or mail.
Support the "TPCA PAC" - An Influential Voice for the Petroleum Marketing and Convenience Store Industries in Texas
To build funds for the TPCA PAC, we will once again be conducting our Live and Silent Auctions during the 2010 Texas Food & Fuel Expo.
Your contributions are needed as we work to minimize the investment from TPCA, to maximize the return to the PAC. Please use the PAC Donation Form to contribute today.
Contact TPCA at (800) 460-8662 for assistance or any questions regarding TPCA's Political Action Committee.
Through your support of the TPCA PAC, the voice of marketers is heard throughout the halls of the state capitol, leading to the successful session we experienced in 2009. As we prepare for the 82nd session of the Texas Legislature and candidates vie for office in the November general elections, we need to reinvigorate our contributions to the TPCA PAC.
Please contribute today!
Federated Insurance . . . . is THE recommended insurance company for TPCA members. Whether it be for property & casualty, liability, health, workers compensation, or environment -al insurance, a call to your local Federated marketing rep should be your first call for assistance. If you don't already know their representative in your area, call the regional office in Hurst, Texas, at 1-800-633-6040. You may also want to research the numerous resources on their website at www.federatedinsurance.com.
Workers' Comp Group Buying Power - The Ultimate Convenience
 We are proud to recommend an insurance program exclusively for TPCA members: The Texas Petroleum Marketers Workers' Compensation Purchasing Group, underwritten by Texas Mutual Insurance Company. This plan has the ability to save Association members millions of dollars over their current Workers Compensation costs. Read this Letter of Introduction from TPCA Past-President Allen W. Smith and get a look at the program's dividend rate plan. Contact your insurance agent today and tell them you want to be a part of the Texas Petroleum Marketers Workers' Compensation Purchasing Group.
WORLDPAY TPCA Recommended Vendor
WorldPay, Inc. is the credit card processor recommended by TPCA to provide competitive and reliable payment processing. Visit www.worldpay.us/ for more information or contact Mr. Colin Ryan at 972-809-6853 for assistance.
FROM THEIR WEBSITE: "Around the world, around the corner, every second of every day, businesses rely on WorldPay. From London, England to London, (Texas), we are relied upon to quickly and safely process our customers’ payment transactions. We take that responsibility – and the trust that goes along with it -- seriously. So, whatever electronic payments you need to happen, whenever and wherever, WorldPay can make it happen."
TOMIC Provides Oustanding Pollution Liability Coverage
Tank Owners Members Insurance Company (TOMIC) is TPCA's recommended insurance carrier for underground storage tanks and pollution liability insurance. TOMIC was founded by marketers, marketers comprise its board of directors and being a mutual company marketers are still the owners and participate in favorable rates and outstanding coverage. Contact Dee Dee Byrne at 800-336-1338 or visit www.tankowners.com for more information.
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