“2012 – A great opportunity for the Association” – Jeff Tuttle, Chair, 2011-2012

As we begin 2012, the natural gas industry and the pipeline component of the industry face some major challenges. New federal pipeline safety legislation, proposed regulatory changes at the federal and state levels, troubling public relations from high-profile incidents, declining gas prices (although this might work to the industry’s benefit) and challenges to manpower and [...]

2011 North Texas Golf Fundraiser an amazing success

For those of you that were unable to attend the TGA Scholarship Fund fundraiser in North Texas, you really missed a great time. The attendance was excellent, the golf hole sponsorships were generous and everyone managed to have a great time while supporting the college-bound children of the TGA members. Brief synopsis: 126 players 33 [...]

Strategic Operation Planning Session Planned

The TGA is planning on conducting a Strategic Operation Planning meeting in conjunction with the Summer Board Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for August 25th and 26th. The location for the meeting will be at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. The strategic operating meeting will begin at 1:00 and will go to approximately 5:00 [...]

Operations and Management Conference Materials now available!

We are pleased to provide the presentations that were made at the 2011 Operations and Management Conference. This year’s Conference was excellent because of the presentations given by our guest speakers. These were some of the best we have ever had. Follow the links below to find the presentations: Richard Kolodziej – “The state of [...]

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South Texas Scholarship Golf Outing Planned

January 24, 2011 News No Comments
South Texas Scholarship Golf Outing Planned

Final plans have been made for the 2011 South Texas Scholarship Golf Outing.

Date: March 28

Tee Time: 9:00 AM

Location:
Pecan Grove Plantation Golf Club
3000 Plantation Drive
Richmond, Texas

Proceeds from the golf outing support the TGA Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for incoming freshmen who are children of TGA member companies.

PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

2011 Safety Roundtable Re-Scheduled

January 24, 2011 News No Comments
2011 Safety Roundtable Re-Scheduled

The Safety Committee is pleased to announce the first annual Safety Roundtable.

The roundtable has been re-scheduled for August, 2011. It will still be held in San Antonio.

The schedule is as follows:

7:00 PM – Meet and Greet Reception
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Roundtable Meeting
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Roundtable Meeting
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Roundtable Meeting
12:00 PM – Adjourn

2011 Classes are being scheduled

December 8, 2010 News No Comments
2011 Classes are being scheduled

We are beginning to schedule classes for 2011.

Members: Please advise the Association office if you would like to set up a class in your town.

Associates: Please advise the Association office if you would like to teach a class. Be sure you have looked at your schedule so we can set up your classes for late January to May 15 of 2011. The classes will be scheduled in various places around the state.

2011 Winter Board Meeting

December 8, 2010 News No Comments
2011 Winter Board Meeting

Arrangements for the Winter Board Meeting.

Date: January 12, 13 and 14th.

Location – Austin, Texas

The registration form can be found here.

Hotel – Marriott Renaissance – 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759 -; Phone: (800) 468-3571
Room Rate $129 for single or double.
Deadline for the TGA rate is January 3, 2011!
Mention the “Texas Gas Association Event, January 12 -14th”

Schedule:

Wednesday, January 12:
11:00 Lunch – Golf
Balcones Country Club – Spicewood Course – 11210 Spicewood Club Drive,
Austin 78750 – phone: (512) 284-7303

5:00 – 7:00 Dinner and Reception
Baby Acapulco Restaurant – 9505-B Stonelake Blvd. – (512) 795-9000

Thursday, January 13:
9:00 – 12:00 – Committee Meetings – in the Glass Oaks Room
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:00 – Scholarship Board/Committee meeting – In the Glass Oaks Room
2:00 – 5:00 – TGA Board Meeting – In the Glass Oaks Room

Friday, January 14:
9:00 – Natural Gas City Board/Committee meeting
12:00 – Adjourn

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Did You Know?

Because natural gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, mercaptan (a chemical that smells like sulfur) is added before distribution, to give it a distinct unpleasant odor (it smells like rotten eggs). This added smell serves as a safety device by allowing it to be detected in the atmosphere, in cases where leaks occur.

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