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New President

Mark Ogren

*********

Annual Golf Outing June 13, 2016

Stillwater Country Club Pg. 13

Issue #1898 April 29, 2016

Minnesota Petroleum Marketer

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Issue #1898 April 29, 2016 Inside this Issue:

MINNESOTA PETROLEUM MARKETERS ASSOCIATION

3244 RICE STREET ST. PAUL, MN 55126-3047

651/484-7227 800/864-3813 FAX 651/484-9189

E-Mail: [email protected] www.mpmaonline.com

The Minnesota Petroleum Marketer (ISSN 1062-8282) is published semi-monthly by the Northwest Petroleum Association dba Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association. Standard—postage paid at the St. Paul, MN (USPS 5220). Subscription cost $25.00 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Minnesota Petroleum Marketer at address above.

New President: Mark Ogren 2

Medical Examiner’s Certificate 3

Enbridge 3

Full-Time Pays Off 4

Bill Advances 5-6

AAA Price From DTN 7

Crashes 8

Insurance Corner 9

Legal Corner 10

In Memoriam: Donald Grandquist 11

Classifieds 12

Golf Outing 13

EMV Update 11

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Bulletin No. 1898 -2- April 29, 2016

Mark Ogren become President of the Minnesota Petro-leum Marketers Association at the Annual Meeting in April. Mark owns Croix Oil Company which is located in Stillwater, MN. The company has been owned by the Ogren family for over 50 years. Mark grew up in the family business doing various jobs and duties over the years. He became a full-time employee of Croix Oil

Company in 1985 and has held positions in multiple areas of the organiza-tion. He is currently the President of the company and has served in that capacity since 1995. He has served on numerous marketer advisory boards for various oil companies over the years. Mark is the majority owner of various sports teams in the area including Mankato MoonDogs, Sioux Falls Canaries & Sioux Falls Stampede who were winners of the Clark Cup in 2015. Mark is an active member of the Church of Saint Michael in Stillwater, having served on various committees and councils. He is a member of the Stillwater Country Club. He is a committed fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF), a cause that is very near and dear to him as a result of having both a niece and a nephew who suffer from the disease. Through the year 2015, Mark and his company have raised more than $200,000 for CF. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management and his Mas-ters of Business Administration both from the University of Saint Thom-as. Mark and his wife Dawn have two sons and two daughters and currently reside in Stillwater.

NEW MPM PRESIDENT

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Bulletin No. 1898 -3- April 29, 2016

ENBRIDGE As part of the regulatory review process for the Sandpiper Pipeline and Line 3 Replacement Pro-jects, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has directed the Department of Commerce (DOC) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will study our Proposed Route and a num-ber of Route Alternatives that were proposed by others.

The DOC has opened a public comment period and scheduled 12 scoping meetings beginning to-day, April 25. The public scoping meetings and comment period are designed to solicit feedback regarding issues that should be considered in the EIS.

Ads were placed in newspapers across the state with information about the projects and the upcom-ing meetings. The DOC also mailed an official notice to elected officials and landowners along the various routes informing people of their inclusion in the EIS scoping process. The DOC will accept written comments through May 26.

We have a new tool on our http://minnesotaprojects.enbridge.com/take-action where you can sub-mit comments directly to regulatory dockets in one easy step. We encourage you to click the link below and tell the DOC what topics you think they should consider when developing the EIS.

MEDICAL EXAMINER’S CERTIFICATE

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reminds Medical Examiners (MEs) and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers that, as of April 20, 2016, certified MEs performing physi-cal examinations of CMV drivers must use the revised versions of the Medical Examination Report (MER) Form (MCSA–5875) and the Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) Form (MCSA–5876). In April 2015, FMCSA published the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration final rule, de-signed to facilitate the electronic transmission of MEC information from FMCSA’s National Registry to the State Driver’s Licensing Agencies, and required the use of revised MER and MEC forms. In December 2015, FMCSA announced a 120-day grace period – from December 22, 2015 through April 20, 2016 – during which MEs may use either the old “substantially in accordance with” ver-sions or the newly revised versions of the MER Form and MEC Form. FMCSA provided a grace period to ensure that MEs had sufficient time to become familiar with the new forms and to program electronic medical records systems. MEs and CMV drivers with questions are directed to contact the FMCSA Medical Programs Divi-sion at (202) 366-4001 or [email protected].

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Bulletin No. 1898 -4- April 29, 2016

FULL-TIME PAYS OFF The Wall Street Journal this week wrote about a hiring trend that is “bucking” how convenience retail and other foodservice channels approach their workforce: hiring more full-timers. “At a time when many chains are shifting workers to part-time,” writes the news source, Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz Inc. “is making a big bet on full-time hires, who now comprise 53% of the company’s 17,000-person workforce.” Leaders at Sheetz agree that staffing full-time employees behind the register results in better customer service, lower turnover rates and a more engaged workforce—“all of which, executives say, will lead to higher sales and profits.” Sheetz and other retailers acknowledge full-time employees tend to be more reliable and invested in their jobs, as well as more cost-effective in terms of saving time and resources on training. The news source notes that just 27% of full-time workers leave their jobs per year, versus 68.7% of part-timers, according to a Korn Ferry Hay Group report. “This is a moment where some employers at least are taking stock of whether they’ve gone down the labor flexibility path a little too far,” Susan Lambert, a University of Chicago professor who studies hourly work, told the Wall Street Journal. He research suggests that full-time employees are the “glue” that holds a busi-ness together because they are more likely to anticipate business needs, go the extra mile on the job and are overall more committed. Stephanie Doliveira, vice president of human resources at Sheetz, noted that on employee surveys the full-timers tend to report more commitment and willingness to put in extra effort than part-timers, which leads to higher customer service. For Sheetz, retention of full-timers is strong, at less than a quarter of its workforce leaving each year, compared to 83% of part-timers who leave each year. Overall voluntary turnover at Sheetz has dropped two percentage points from 2015, saving $925,000 in recruiting and training, Doliveira told the news source. Buffalo Wings & Rings CEO Nader Masadeh commented that full-time employees at the 50-unit restaurant chain ring up 6% higher sales per hour on average. The chain has doubled its full-time workforce since 2013, with about 37% of employees working full-time, and training costs have dropped 25%, he told the news source. &pizza, a Washington, D.C.-based pizza chain, brought store growth to a halt to sort out high turnover among its part-time workforce, as well as address the low customer service ratings at new stores, accord-ing to CEO Michael Lastoria. Today, about 31% of &pizza staff is full-time, up from 15% in 2014, and the concept is planning to open seven new stores this year. Store managers often need to adjust to having more full-time employees on board, notes the Wall Street Journal. Doliveira commented that there was an initial resistance from Sheetz store managers, who were used to having a pool of part-timers to call on when employees called out sick. Now, store managers are also planning shifts that accommodate more workers with vacation time. For Tammy Shepard, a salesper-son at a Sheetz store in Statesville, N.C., moving to full-time gives her health insurance and a larger paycheck. “It gives you a sense of security, which is a huge thing,” she told the news source.

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Bulletin No. 1898 -5- April 29, 2016

ADA BILL ADVANCES As the embattled Minneapolis attorney Paul Hansmeier fights to save his law license amid myriad allegations of wrongdoing, he can at least take credit for one pretty unusual accomplishment: His recent foray into serial Americans with Disabilities Act litigation has brought a rare measure of bi-partisan accord to the Capitol. In a departure from the contentious atmosphere that has thus far defined the session, key commit-tees in both the DFL-controlled Senate and GOP-controlled House have now passed legislation aimed at curtailing the flood of “drive-by lawsuits” like those Hansmeier has been bringing against shops, restaurants and other places of public accommodation across the state for the past few years. While differences remain between the proposals in the two chambers (Senate File 2584 and House File 2955), supporters are optimistic they can be reconciled, either through floor amendments or in conference committee. “We’re still going to need to work on the language, but our expectation is that we have strong sup-port and we can get it passed and on to the governor,” said Beth Kadoun, the director of Tax and Fiscal Policy at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, which has led the charge for a legislative fix. The breadth of that support was evident at a recent meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which advanced its proposed remedy by a unanimous voice vote with the backing of diverse group of stakeholders that included Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, the Minnesota State Council on Disabilities, and the Chamber of Commerce. Even the Minnesota Association for Justice — the trial lawyers association — agreed to drop its ob-jections, albeit a bit reluctantly. “We’re at the point where we can support this legislation,” said MAJ lobbyist Joel Carlson. Because the ADA is a federal law, the proposed legislation won’t diminish plaintiffs’ right to assert claims under the ADA and to seek injunctive relief and attorney fees. But backers hope tweaks to the parallel state statute, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, will make the sue-’em-and-settle busi-ness model less lucrative for practitioners like Hansmeier. According to Kadoun, the MHRA, in current form, gives plaintiffs’ additional leverage because it ex-poses business owners to a potential bias-offense charge, which can be used as “an intimidation factor” to induce cash settlements. And while federal claims are rendered moot when violations are promptly remedied, she noted, business owners can remain on the hook for claims brought under the MHRA. The bill’s author, Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, said she hopes to stop litigation where the goal “isn’t to improve access but to just to put people on notice and get some quick money.” At the same time, Dziedzic insisted, she doesn’t want to do anything that would stymie genuine efforts to improve access for the disabled. Among other things, Dziedzic’s proposal would bar attorneys from bringing suit under the MHRA without first sending a demand letter to the business owner that both specifies the violation at issue and provides a “reasonable time frame” to respond.

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Bulletin No. 1898 -6- April 29, 2016

ADA (cont’d) The bill would prohibit attorneys from including a financial demand or settlement offer in the de-mand letter and, if the business owner fixes the alleged violation within the response time, it would scotch the claim. For cases in which a violation is not readily remedied, the bill also provides for a variety of affirmative defenses. Ron Elwood, supervising attorney at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, said the proposal isn’t perfect but strikes “an acceptable balance” in protecting businesses from abusive lawsuits and preserving the rights of the disabled. Like others at the judiciary committee hearing, Elwood did not refer to Hansmeier by name during his testimony. Still, he managed to take a shot at the controversial lawyer. “The unprincipled tactics of the plaintiffs’ attorney that led us here besmirches the entire legal pro-fession,” Elwood told lawmakers. While serial ADA litigation has been a hot topic in states like California for years, it first surfaced in Minnesota a couple of years ago when several business owners in Marshall reported that they had been served with lawsuits demanding cash settlements over alleged ADA violations. By the Chamber of Commerce’s tally, more than 170 such claims have since been filed against shops and restaurants across the state, with Hansmeier and an associated nonprofit, the Disability Support Alliance, behind the vast majority. In previous years, according to Kadoun, only a handful of such claims were typically filed on annual basis. While Hansmeier is facing a disciplinary petition that could result in the loss of his law license, Ka-doun said the legislation is still needed because other attorneys have recently begun to file similar claims. Even so, Kadoun said, the legislative solution might not be a magic bullet. “Our hope is that this will undermine these abusive lawsuits but we’re not certain that will occur,” said Kadoun said, who added that some states have been trying for years to curtail abusive ADA suits with limited success. For his part, Hansmeier said in a telephone interview that he doesn’t believe the legislation will ac-complish its intended goal and it won’t prevent him from suing businesses on behalf of his clients. “Honestly, I think the bill is almost a stimulus package for lawyers. You had a pretty well-defined federal law and you had a pretty well-defined and interpreted state law,” Hansmeier said. “In the manner that it’s drafted currently, there are now hundreds of issues that will arise for the first time. There are more points to litigate. There is a whole new area of law to be created.”

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Bulletin No. 1898 -7- April 29, 2016

AAA PRICE REPORT from DTN

AAA said the national average pump price of gasoline moved up 2cts this week through today to $2.14 gallon and is 10cts higher than a month ago, but is at its lowest price point for this calendar date since 2009. Relatively cheap gas prices are boosting driving demand, and 2016 remains poised to be a record year for both gasoline consumption and annual miles trav-eled, AAA said, adding that todays average is 39cts lower than a year ago. As the nation enters the summer driving season, AAA said all eyes will focus on whether refiners can keep pace with the expected increase in demand. Gasoline demand continues to surpass 2015 year-to-date levels, and as more driv-ers take to the roads, refiners will work to increase gasoline production to levels that meet this higher demand. This likely means another higher-than-normal year of refinery runs, which can put additional strain on refinery equipment and overall operations. In preparation for the busy summer driving season, a number of refineries are reportedly ramping up production and keeping a close eye on their utilization rates. Barring any unfore-seen challenges in supply and refinery production, drivers are expected to pay some of the lowest prices for the summer months in more than a decade. The global oil market is at a crossroads and it is a mystery as to where oil prices might head going forward. Market fundamentals continue to point to extreme over-supply, though expectations of global demand growth or production cuts by major oil producers could influence crude oil prices higher. Geopolitical factors, such as the recent oil strike in Kuwait helped push crude oil to 2016 highs late last week, also continue to influence prices in unexpected ways. Energy Information Administration data shows domestic production declined yet another week in mid-April, and the U.S. oil rig count also fell for the fifth consecu-tive week. However, it is important to note that output is falling at a slow pace and is likely to bounce back to previous levels should prices rebound. As a result of this dynamic, the global oil market is expected to remain well supplied, keeping the price at the pump relatively low compared to previous years.

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Bulletin No. 1898 -8- April 29, 2016

CRASHES

Information on the circumstances of large truck crashes. A summary of some of the infor-mation on crashes:

· Of the approximately 411,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in 2014, 3,424 (1 percent) resulted in at least one fatality, and 82,000 (20 percent) resulted in at least one nonfatal injury.

· Single-vehicle crashes (including crashes that involved a bicyclist, pedestrian, nonmotorized vehicle, etc.) made up 21 percent of all fatal crashes, 14 percent of all injury crashes, and 23 percent of all property damage only crashes involving large trucks in 2014. The majority (63 percent) of fatal large truck crashes involved two vehicles.

· Approximately 61 percent of all fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred on rural roads and 26 percent on rural or urban Interstate highways.

· Thirty-seven percent of all fatal crashes, 19 percent of all injury crashes, and 20 per-cent of all property damage only crashes involving large trucks occurred at night (6:00 pm to 6:00 am).

· The vast majority of fatal crashes (84 percent) and nonfatal crashes (88 percent) in-volving large trucks occurred on weekdays (Monday through Friday).

· Collision with a vehicle in transport was the first harmful event (the first event during a crash that resulted in injury or property damage) in 73 percent of fatal crashes in-volving large trucks, 83 percent of injury crashes involving large trucks, and 75 per-cent of property damage only crashes involving large trucks.

· Overturn (rollover) was the first harmful event in 5 percent of all fatal crashes involv-ing large trucks and 2 percent of all nonfatal crashes involving large trucks.

· In 2014, 30 percent of work zone fatal crashes and 9 percent of work zone injury crashes involved at least one large truck.

· There were 10.7 fatal large truck crashes per million people in the United States in 2014, a 1-percent increase from 2010.

· On average, there were 1.14 fatalities in fatal crashes involving large trucks. In the majority of those crashes (90 percent), there was only one fatality.

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Bulletin No. 1898 -9- April 29, 2016

INSURANCE CORNER

Slip and Fall Danger Zones: Protect C-Store Employees Slips and falls are a leading cause of workplace accidents, representing approximately 39 percent of workers’ compensation claims* submitted by convenience store employees. The average cost of a slip, trip or fall accident is more than $10,000*. Check out these common danger zones for c-store employees and our suggestions for making them slafer: Coolers–Prevent slips and falls in the coolers by adjusting your shelf storage to make stocking easier and safer. Stock larger items on the lower shelves, and don’t allow employees to stand on stock or climb shelves. Instead, place a good step stool at each location where employees need to reach elevated stock and remove empty milk crates, which are often misused as climbing devices. Wet Floors–Wet floors should be mopped dry as soon as possible, and wet floor signs should on-ly be put up when floors are actually wet. Entrance mats are designed to keep moisture from being tracked in from the outside, so they should be switched out and extracted when saturated. Check them regularly and replace them when damaged or worn. Make sure they don’t have bulging are-as or upturned edges that could catch someone’s foot. Slip-resistant or water-absorbent mats are also helpful in areas where moisture is common, such as in front of fountain drink dispensers. Cleaning Procedures–Be sure to use the correct cleaning chemicals and methods for your floor types, and consider using commercially available floor treatments designed to increase traction. Remind employees to follow the instructions for any cleaning products you are using—using more than the directed amount of chemicals can actually make floors more slippery. Parking Lots–Potholes in concrete create tripping hazards while also collecting water, which can freeze and lead to a slip. Repair potholes as soon as possible or temporarily fill them with gravel or paver base until permanent repairs can be made. Sidewalks–Check the paths employees follow while doing outdoor tasks, such as taking garbage to a dumpster, to make sure there are no tripping hazards along the way. Inspect sidewalks for changes in elevation greater than ¼ inch and mark them with paint or cones until they can be re-paired. Make sure that downspouts don’t discharge water across walking paths, as this can cause slippery algae buildup in the summer and icy surfaces in the winter. Other Tips–Encourage employees to wear slip-resistant footwear. You should be extra vigilant about slip hazards in cooking areas where liquid or grease might be present—follow a cleaning schedule and install slip-resistant mats. Make sure employee areas are organized with no clutter or debris on the floor. *EMC Insurance Companies claims data

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Bulletin No. 1898 -10- April 29, 2016

LEGAL CORNER

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Bulletin No. 1898 -11- April 29, 2016

EMV UPDATE by NACS Big merchants who had counterfeit fraud occur at the end of 2014 have found a decline of more than 18% for such transactions since switching to EMV-compliant terminals, according to Visa, USA Today reports. Previous studies have found many retailers have yet to transition to EMV-compliant cards, but that customers don’t seem to care. In the nearly two dozen retailers who had numerous instances of fraud, five that made the transi-tion to EMV technology have seen a significant drop in infractions during the fourth quarter of 2015, according to Stephanie Ericksen, vice president of risk products at Visa. In addition, five of those retailers not using EMV technology experienced a bump of 11.4% in fraudulent transactions. “We’re seeing EMV is having a positive impact on counterfeit fraud,” she said. “Merchants who im-plement chip, their counterfeit fraud is going down, while those still finalizing plans, their counterfeit fraud is going up.” This week, Visa officially unveiled a software update to speed chip-card transaction time. Its “Quick Chip” allows customers to dip cards into the terminal and remove the cards within a couple of sec-onds, rather than waiting for the purchase to complete. “From a consumer perspective, leaving your card in the terminal makes it feel longer,” Ericksen said. “So we wanted to work on ways to make it, from a consumer experience perspective, and from the merchant perspective, a lot more seamless.”

IN MEMORIAM Donald Arthur Grandquist, 90, Aitkin, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at River-wood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. He was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Drayton, N.D., to Arthur William and Alma Regina (Hendrickson) Grandquist. He grew up and went to school in Kennedy, Deer River and Parkers Prairie. He served in World War II as Seaman First Class in the United States Coast Guard aboard the U.S. Muskogee PF 49 from 1943-1946. He saw service in the South Pacific, the Aleutians, and off the west coast of the U.S.

After the war, he attended the Universities of North Dakota and Minnesota. He went to work for Phil-lips Petroleum Co. in 1951 and retired in 1976. Donald was united in marriage to Susan Ann Kukacka at St. Columbia’s Catholic Church in St. Paul in 1957. He moved to Aitkin in 1976 after buying into Rasley Oil Co. (Phillips 66) until 1999 when he sold his share of the business. He contin-ued to work for Rasley Oil Co. in a part-time capacity until 2013. He was a member of Aitkin American Legion Lee Post 86 and Aitkin Moose Lodge 1060. He en-joyed grouse hunting, reunions with shipmates and sports. Donald is survived by his wife of 58 years Susan; daughter, Julie Marie Grandquist; cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Bulletin No. 1898 -12- April 29, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS

REMINDER—This newsletter is available in an electronic version to be sent directly to your email. If you would like to receive the newsletter electronically, email Holly Werner at [email protected] and request the electronic ver-

sion of the MPM Marketer.

NOTE: Classified ads are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The cost is $3.00 a line for non-members. The Association office does not look into nor endorse the products and services offered through the Newsletter ads.

FOR SALE: Rollies Sales & Service, Inc. / Pictures http:\rolliessales.com\ New tank 4500, 5 compartment Polar Tank, New LC Meters, dual inverted hannay reels, opw nozzles, sculyl swivels, 3rd high speed reel, purge tank-comes w/ warranty. 2011 freightliner, Cummins. 2100 Gallon, repainted, 5 compartment, current testing V,K,I,P & D.O.T. dual reels & meter, 2003 freightliner, automatic transmission-2014 polar 2 axle, 5400 gallon pup, w/ extendable draw bar (like new & FET already paid) 07 Polar, 9500 4 compartment, air ride, 3” hydrolick drive pump & manifold FOR SALE: 1996 Beall 4 compartment (9500 gal) trailer. $31,200 or best offer. Call Gary 563-845-9711 FOR SALE: 2 gasboy CFN site II. Cardtrol systems complete. 1 gasboy CFN site III cardtrol system com-plete. Make an offer. Wade—507-830-0525 FOR SALE: APW WYOTT HRS-50S Roller Grill $1000. Almost new, this roller grill w/ bun holder and menu board was purchased in 2010 for $2600 and used for only one year. Great for convenience store, food cart, charitable groups, special events and more. Would be willing to deliver within 100 mile radius of McGregor. Ron 612-961-2570 FOR SALE: JE adams dual motor 110 volt stainless steel commercial vaccum. Unit has very little use/ great condt. Dual recessed locks & user adjustable quarter mechanism for setting the price. Comes w/ several new hoses. $795. Scott 507-276-0655 FOR SALE: Scottsman CME306 Ice Machine. Standalone Ice Center, Owner’s Manual included. Good con-dition. Dimensions 24 x 22 x 28. $500 or best offer. Contact Reed at (952) 461-2251, or at [email protected] . Elko New Market, MN FOR SALE: Established gas station/repair shop/car wash business in Bagley, MN/ 3 bays w/ hoists, 2 pumps w/ gas & diesel & 24 hr computer pay on one. Rental & U-Haul also available but not included in price. All tanks etc with up to date inspection certificates. $240,000 call Dick at Grimes Realty 218-556-2882 FOR SALE: Trailer from Felling Trailer in St. Cloud, 16000#, wood platform (8x20), ramps, brakes, only used 2x. Located in Central MN, pics available $7500.00. (763)-300-2298 SPECIALIZING in the petroleum industry, Flaten Sandblasting and Paint LLC, fuel tanks, lp tanks, bulk plants, piping. Schedule your next job now with Blake @320-815-4468. FOR SALE: Petroleum Transports . Contact Dick Otterstrom– LBT Inc-Regional Sales Manager 651-402-2838. [email protected] // pictures & Specification sheets available. (1) 2009 LBT Inc-petroleum transport-9500 gallon –4 compartment (4000//1500//1000//3500) double bulk-heads-disc wheels-hose tubes –11R22.5 –air ride

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MPMA ANNUAL GOLF OUTING The Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016. Stillwater Country Club is in Stillwater, Minnesota will be the setting for this annual event. As in years past, the event will be a scramble format with first and second place prizes along with other games and door prizes. The event includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner.

This annual Summer Event is sponsored by the Association and the Associate Members who sponsor holes and is the main fundraiser for the MPM Political Action Committee. Registration materials are available online at www.mpmaonline.com and on the inside back cover of this issue. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING REGISTRATION FORM Stillwater Country Club—June 13, 2016

GOLF REGISTRATION

List names of foursome and PGA hcp or last 18 hole score. Contribution is $125 per golfer.

(Don’t have 4 players? We will try to fill your group.)

Name PGA Hcp or 18 Hole Score

__________________________________ _____

__________________________________ _____

__________________________________ _____

__________________________________ _____

______ Check Enclosed (Must be personal)

______ Charge my personal Visa, MC, Amex, or Disc.

______________________________________ Card Number

____________ Exp Date ________ CVV #

________________________________________ Signature

Name: ________________________________________ Company: _____________________________________ Address: ______________________________________

City: _____________________State: ____ Zip: _______ Phone: ___________________ Fax: ________________ Email: _________________________________________

SPONSORSHIPS ______ We wish to sponsor a golf hole at $350.

Note: If payment does not accompany this form, your company will be automatically billed.

_____ Email company logo to: [email protected]

(Must be in by May 30th to allow time for preparation of sign.)

_____ We wish to donate a door prize(s). _____ We wish to donate an item for gift bag each partici-

pant will receive. (We will have 144 golfers) _____ We will have _______ attending dinner $25 each at

4:30 pm on June 9th. If you are golfing, dinner is included. (please list names )

____________________ ___________________

Name: _________________________________________ Company: ______________________________________ Address: _______________________________________

City: ______________________State: ___ Zip: _______ Phone: ___________________ Fax: ________________ Email: _________________________________________ ____ Check enclosed ____ Amx, Visa, Mastercd, Disc. ________________________________ Card Number Exp date ________ CVV#______

Mail/Fax to: Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Assn.; 3244 Rice St.; St. Paul, MN 55126. Fax: 651-484-9189 Or email to [email protected]

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