The industry made plans once again to hold Propane Days to continue the successful industry outreach and educational effort for Washington policymakers.  Propane Days 2008 was held June 9-11, 2008 in Washington, D.C. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.  It was held in conjunction with the Mid-Year Board of Directors meeting and annual Presidential Forum.     The keynote speakers this year were Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Tucker Carlson, host of MSNBC’s lively political talk show Tucker.  Invited guest speakers were Tom Barrett, Deputy Secretary of Transportation and Honorable Rick Boucher, United States House of Representatives, Virginia. The schedule for Propane Days allowed a generous amount of time for industry members to meet with their Representatives and/or Senators on the afternoons of Tuesday, June 10th and Wednesday, June 11th followed by a Congressional Reception each evening.     Back by popular demand!  Tucker Carlson enthralled participants of 2007 Propane Days with his insightful analysis and humorous anecdotes on the Who's Who of Washington, D.C.  Carlson is the host of MSNBC's Tucker, a fast paced, no-holds-barred conversation about the day's developments in news, politics, world issues and pop culture.     Propane Days is part of the industry's Capital Action Program (formerly the Capital Awareness Program), a multi-year joint partnership between the National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education & Research Council to educate Washington, D.C. policymakers about the many benefits of propane and its multiplier effect on the U.S. economy. Past Propane Days Propane Days 2007 information can be found via this link. Propane Days 2006 information can be found via this link. Propane Days 2005 information can be found via this link.

Questions? For questions regarding congressional meetings, please contact NPGA Legislative Department at 202-466-7200 ext. 228 or  email propanedays@npga.org. Propane Days Program and Agenda Follow this link for the Propane Days program, the agenda for both days on Capitol Hill, a description of events, and more information about the events in Washington. (Adobe PDF) Download Brochure   Propane Days Information and Materials Looking for your Propane Days photos? Click on the above link to be taken to the commercial Website where you can examine photographs taken at the Tuesday and Wednesday events, and order copies for yourself. Below are the event IDs that you must use to view the proofs. Also note that you must download and fax the order form into the vendor, as the online shopping cart is not currently working. NPGALUNCH GENERALSESSION1 GENERALSESSION2 RECEPTION1 RECEPTION2   Propane Days Issue Briefs Congress may face a number of industry issues this year. These NPGA issue briefs will give Propane Days attendees a good background into the most important issues that are being discussed in early June 2008.  Attendees downloaded these briefs and read them before coming to Washington. (All Adobe PDF) Chemical Facility Security Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFSTS) reauthorization Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S.2191) Extend Federal Tax Credits For Propane Vehicles, Propane Refueling Infrastructure, and Propane Used As a Motor Fuel Extend Federal Tax Credits For Energy Efficient Water Heaters, Furnaces, circulating fans, and tankless water heaters Propane Days 2008 Sample Letter Page State association executives can find on this page sample letters to send to marketers inviting them to Propane Days, as well as an invitation letter that can be sent to Congressional offices. Propane Days attendees also can find on this page sample letters that they can use to send on company letterhead to their Representatives and Senators inviting them to the day's events.         NPGA Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting: June 9, 2008 The NPGA Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting was held in conjunction with Propane Days in Washington, D.C. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The Nation's Capital by Night The NPGA Scholarship Foundation hosted a spectacular evening tour of Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 8th from 8:00pm-10:00pm.  Members enjoyed a tour narrated by an experienced tour guide as they traveled around Washington, viewing the nation's capital in all of its splendor. Participants enjoyed wine and cheese served at the various tour sites.  Proceeds benefited the NPGA Scholarship Foundation. Making a Meeting With Your Member of Congress' Office While in Washington for Propane Days, members took the opportunity to set up meetings with their elected representatives or their staff to tell them about what propane provides to America and their states. This NPGA fact sheet made it easy for members to schedule meetings with your representatives. (Adobe PDF)     2008 Propane Days   The Industry's Day in D.C.!