PMCA Announces New Program for Members:  
Accudata Credit Systems

PMCA of Kansas is pleased to announce a new online platform for conducting a variety of background checks with information that is customized to meet the growing needs of our members.

PMCA has partnered with Accudata Credit Systems (Accudata) to greatly expand the options members have with online access to databases that are designed to deliver the following services:

Multi-State Criminal Record Reports

Social Security Number Verification and Fraud Protection

High Level Security Clearance Reports

Commercial and Consumer Credit Reports

Online Driving Records

The partnership between PMCA and Accudata provides members with the advantage of "volume pricing" for these services at below market rates.

To participate in the program, please see the following documents:

Accudata Introduction (pdf 82kb)

PMCA Member Pricing (pdf 59kb)

PMCA Members Agreement (pdf 146kb)

Once you review, complete and fax the "Accudata Application for Member Service Contract" to Accudata at 573.893.7211, Accudata will send you an email confirmation which will include instructions on online processing and your online access codes. Monthly invoices will be sent to you by PMCA.

If you have questions about the services, Accudata will be happy to answer them. Please contact Kevin Thompson at Accudata at 800-475-6703 or email Kevin at KThompson@AccudataServices.com

Kansas Retailer Meth Watch Program

PMCA is proud to be a founding member of Kansas Retailer Meth Watch Program. The program is administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and is aimed at halting the illegal production of methamphetamine in clandestine labs across the state. The Kansas program has become a national model for other states. Since "meth" is produced by using products readily available in retail, convenience and grocery stores, the Kansas Retailer Meth Watch Program is designed to limit the accessibility of products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, the critical components of "meth." The Meth Watch Program provides employee and management training, signage to let customers know the participating retailer is taking steps to reduce the production of methamphetamine, tips on product placement to deter theft, and a close working relationship with local law enforcement agencies. For more information on the Kansas Retailer Meth Watch Program or to obtain Meth Watch materials, contact: Kansas Department of Health and Environment -- 785.368.7301 or fax -- 785.296.4823.

PMOCO - Spirit Brand

In the wake of recent mergers and consolidations by refiner-suppliers, PMOCO was created. This new private brand, Spirit, is available to qualifying members of the Petroleum Marketers Association of America's 42 state associations. PMAA also has an agreement with Paymentech, a national credit card processing company, to work with Spirit marketers in processing their credit card transactions at low rates. For more information on PMOCO Spirit brand or Paymentech, check the Spirit website at www.pmoco.com.

D.E.T.E.R. Crime Prevention Program

Dedicated to Encouragement of Tips, Education and Rewards

This innovative not-for-profit program, developed by PMCA and endorsed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Kansas Highway Patrol and over 60 other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, provides rewards for information leading to arrests in service station or c-store robberies. D.E.T.E.R. utilizes a three-part approach to fighting crime by encouraging tips, by educating members of the convenience store and gasoline station industry about crime prevention techniques, and by providing rewards for informants. D.E.T.E.R. works with Crime Stoppers chapters and local law enforcement units. For more information, contact PMCA at 785.233.9655.

Holiday Highways Safety Program

Each year, during the period of time between Christmas and New Year's Day, members of PMCA of Kansas contribute free fill-ups of gasoline to local Kansas Highway Patrol troopers. The extra fuel allows troopers to increase patrol time during this period of heavy holiday traffic. The PMCA Holiday Highways Safety Program will celebrate its 18th anniversary in 2008. PMCA members have donated nearly 45,000 gallons of gasoline to the program since its inception. The 2004 PMCA Holiday Highways Safety Program was selected as the recipient of the Kansas Society of Association Executives (KSAE) Community Service Award for Outstanding Community Project.

GASPAC

PMCA's political action committee, GASPAC, raises funds which are used to provide contributions to candidates campaigning for the Kansas Legislature. Two major fund raising events for GASPAC are the Auction and Golf Tournament held each spring. All proceeds from the events are used as contributions to worthy legislative candidates.

Tank Management Services, Inc.

TMS,PMCA's wholly-owned subsidiary, provides a complete line of services to help tank owners with UST/AST compliance: leak detection for USTs, inventory control training, risk management and loss control and tank audits. TMS also specializes in environmental areas such as real estate environmental site assessments, environmental audits, training classes, and soil and water sampling. TMS also provides motor fuel tax filers with electronic date interchange (EDI) for filing returns with the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Education

Throughout the year, PMCA sponsors educational programs that provide members with information and training in a variety of areas such as employment issues, hazardous materials transportation, commercial drivers license, financial planning, state and store security, alcohol and tobacco sales, in addition to regulatory-specific seminars (i.e. tax changes). During the annual district meetings each fall, PMCA takes to the Kansas highways with a series of member forums across the state. A legislative briefing is the major agenda item at each district meeting. Seminars and workshops are also held during the annual convention each September and at the PACE exposition each February.

Regulatory Guidance/Representation

PMCA of Kansas maintains close lines of communication with the many state and federal regulatory agencies which have a direct impact on the business operations of members. Members rely on PMCA publications and announcements to keep them abreast of compliance issues. Staff members also welcome phone or e-mail inquiries concerning regulatory compliance.

Legislative Representation

PMCA's lobbyists are actively monitoring and commenting on proposed legislation during the 90-day session of the Kansas Legislature and during any interim hearings at other times of the year. PMCA's lobbying efforts often have a gras roots foundation, with members offering testimony or participating in calling/email campaigns to legislators. PMCA members are represented on the federal level by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America, a federation of state petroleum marketer associations. PMAA monitors legislative and regulatory activity in Washington, D.C., and maintains a strong lobbying presence for the nation's petroleum marketers.

Supplies, Forms

PMCA stocks labels, decals and stickers, as well as various tax, compliance and registration forms. PMCA attempts to locate and fill any requests for special decals or labels.

Insurance Programs

Reliable, affordable insurance programs for property & liability, health and cancer coverage are available to PMCA members through the association's arrangements with a number of insurance carriers. PMCA insurance trustees seek to obtain the best coverage at the best price.