The industry made plans once again to hold Propane Days to continue the successful industry outreach and educational effort for Washington policymakers.  Propane Days 2009 will be held June 8-10, 2009 in Washington, D.C. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.  It will be held in conjunction with the Mid-Year Board of Directors meeting and annual Presidential Forum.   The schedule for Propane Days allows a generous amount of time for industry members to meet with their Representatives and/or Senators on the afternoons of Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th. A combined Senate and House Reception will be held on the evening of June 9th. The keynote speakers this year will be David Plouffe, Campaign Manager of Obama for America and Gen. Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.), former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Invited guest speakers are TBA.     David Plouffe Campaign Manager for Obama for America   General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.) Former chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff   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 2008 information can be found via this link. 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 registration and hotel accommodations, please contact NPGA's Meetings Department at 202-466-7200 ext. 235 or email registration@npga.org. 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 The Propane Days 2009 brochure includes the meeting agenda, event descriptions, and detailed information about the program in Washington, DC. (Adobe PDF)  Headquarters Hotel The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill is the headquarters hotel the Propane Days 2009.  The Hotel is offering a discounted group rate of $159 single/double occupancy, plus tax for Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.  The discounted group rate for Sunday, June 7 through Thursday, June 11 is $269 single/$294 double occupancy, plus tax.   Please contact the Hotel at 202-737-1234 and request the NPGA group rate by Friday, May 1, 2009 to receive the discounted rate. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202-737-1234 Fax: 202-737-5773   Propane Days Information and Materials Propane Days Registration The link above will take you to NPGA's online registration site. You can register for Propane Days and pay the registration fee using your credit card. You can also download a registration form here and mail it to NPGA headquarters.   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 2009.  Attendees will be able to download these briefs and read them before coming to Washington. (All Adobe PDF) Waxman-Markey Climate Change Legislation Refueling Infrastructure; Motor Fuel; Lawnmower Credit Alternative-Fueled Lawnmower Fuel Credit Extended Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Appliances Eliminating Regulatory Burdens on LPG Engine Conversions Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) of 2009 Propane Days 2009 Sample Letter Page State association executives will be able to find on this coming 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 will also 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. Making a Meeting With Your Member of Congress' Office While in Washington for Propane Days, members can take 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 coming NPGA fact sheet will make it easy for members to schedule meetings with your representatives. Click here for a sample letter requesting a meeting. Click here for the online Congressional Report Form.   NPGA Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting: June 8, 2009 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.   2009 Propane Days   The Industry's Day in D.C.!