Women in Propane Council 
The Women in Propane Council was established to provide positive opportunities for all members of our industry to support the advancement and success of women in every scope of business operation and professional development. The Council was founded in January 2012, and is preliminarily governed by a Steering Committee and a task force of industry members. Adopted by-laws define the foundational structure and opportunity for membership and involvement.

Are you a woman in the propane industry who wants to achieve parity and increase your leadership skills? Are you a man in the industry with the capability to promote women with potential? Are you a woman or man in the industry who has capacity to mentor someone to achieve her goals? Are you someone who wants to learn how to better work side-by-side with co-workers of both genders? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, you may benefit from joining and engaging in the Women in Propane Council activities. 

Benefits

  1. Mentorship programs - confidentially connect with others in the industry to move your career forward
  2. Professional development via networking programs and webinars
  3. Learn how to recognize and encourage capable female workers with leadership potential
  4. Sensitivity training via webinar sessions designed to provide valuable information about working side-by-side with both genders for both internal and external customers (within the office workplace and in the field)
  5. Outreach programs to attract more women to our industry
  6. Education seminars defining the power of women/men leadership boards and their ability to govern more effectively and drive improved profits
 
Membership
 
The Women in Propane Council has two types of memberships. Individuals may join at the rate of $25. Companies may join at the corporate rate of $500 which includes an unlimited number of individuals from the company. Membership in the Women in Propane Council is open to any individual (both female and male) or company that is a member of the NPGA. Membership in the Women in Propane Council runs on an annual basis through the NPGA fiscal calendar ending in February. Click on one of the following links to join the Women in Propane Council.
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Bylaws
 
I. Purpose
 
i. Encourage the employment of women in the propane industry, including appointments to leadership positions
ii. Provide strategies for equal opportunities to minimize obstacles faced by women in the propane industry
iii. Promote professional development through educational offerings
iv. Develop best practices and resources 
v. Advance awareness of the contributions women have made to the propane industry
vi. Offer opportunities for networking and mentoring 
 
II. Membership

i. Membership in the Women in Propane Council is open to any individual (both female and male) or company that is a member of the NPGA and which supports the purposes of the Council as set forth above.
 
III. Dues
 
i. Annual dues running through NPGA's fiscal year ending in February
ii. Individual Member:  $25
iii. Corporate Member (unlimited individual members from one company):  $500
iv. Dues may be adjusted by the Steering Committee of the Council.
 
IV. Governance and Staffing

i. A Steering Committee shall be elected from among the Council members. The Steering Committee shall comprise three members including: Chair, Chair-elect and Past Chair. Position terms shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31.
ii. The Chair shall appoint committees and/or task groups to perform specific functions, as needed.
iii.  Administrative and management services are provided by NPGA Staff.
 
V.   Meetings
 
i.  Women in Propane Council shall meet at least twice per calendar year. The Annual Meeting of the Membership shall be held in conjunction with the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. The General Business Meeting shall be held in conjunction with the NPGA Fall Board of Directors Meeting. 
ii.  Meetings of the Women in Propane Council are open to the general public.
iii. Meeting dates may be adjusted by the Steering Committee of the Council.
vi. Meetings shall be conducted by the Chair of the Council using Robert's Rules of Order.
 
VI. Relationship to the NPGA
 
i. The Women in Propane Council may develop its own strategies and engage in various actions without prior notice to or approval by the NPGA as long as those activities are consistent with the NPGA's standing policies and procedures. All activities shall be reported to the NPGA through the NPGA Executive Committee. If new or differing policies and procedures are proposed which are not addressed by the NPGA, then the NPGA staff, Executive Committee and Board of Directors will expeditiously review the issues and communicate the NPGA position to the Women in Propane Council.
 
VII. Dissolution
 
i. The relationship between NPGA and the Women in Propane Council may be dissolved by either party at any time, subject to notification. Upon dissolution, the Women in Propane Council may elect to continue to operate separately from the NPGA or may discontinue activities altogether.
 
Questions
Want more information? Email wip@npga.org.

 


 

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