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Friday, 07/04/2008
Gas Price Backgrounder

Gas Price Backgrounder w/Notes (PDF)

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Lobbying


We maintain strong one on one contact with state legislators and government leaders. We are proactive in our efforts for the benefit of our industries and members. We engage the members in a grass roots effort for the benefit of the industries.

Education

We keep members informed of constantly changing laws and regulations to help keep them informed and aid them in holding down the cost of doing business. We publish a monthly newsletter, At the Pump and Down the Aisle, to all members to keep them up to date on regulations, trends and industry changes.

We fax and e-mail several times a month, the one-page publication, At the Pump and Down the Aisle - Mini Edition, with education information and industry tips.

When the legislature is in session members receive the OMEGA WV Legislative Update, to keep them abreast of legislative activity and to aid in our grass roots efforts.

National Liaison

We act as a liaison with the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Petroleum Storage and Transportation Association (PTSA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and National Grocers Association (NGA) for federal legislation and governmental affairs.
Library

OMEGA WV maintains a library that contains the WV Code, various state and federal rules and regulations, periodicals, videotapes, CD's and books to aid members in running efficient businesses.

Seminars

OMEGA sponsors informational seminars to help keep members up to date on regulations, trends and industry changes. Check our Events section for more information.

Survival Hotline

Members are urged to call the OMEGA office anytime with questions concerning new laws and regulations or any matters that affect their business.

Member Services

OMEGA provides its members access to a variety of critical services including an insurance program, a coupon redemption program, money order services, a credit information service, a collection service, as well as many other cost effective resources.

We also provide a Members Only section of our website. With an constantly updated and growing library of online information and services the section houses up to date legislative information along with archives of our monthly and weekly newsletters, PTSA bulletins and exclusive news and information for OMEGA members only. We also provide access to register for member events and purchase OMEGA POS material.

Membership Directory

A Membership Directory is published annually. This directory serves as a great reference guide for members.

Classes of Membership

Active Members


Active members represent businesses actively engaged in: (I) the purchase of petroleum products at wholesale and the sale of a substantial part of such petroleum products directly o resellers or consumers, (provided that member is not controlled directly or indirectly by a refiner, producer or supplier of petroleum products); (III) the retail grocery business, or (III) the convenience store business. Active membership dues vary by class of business.

Refiner Members

Refiner members represent businesses actively engaged in the refining of petroleum products, and which are interested in the purposes of the corporation. Refiner members have no voting rights.

Supplier and Associate Members

Supplier and Associate members represent businesses which are vendors and service personnel in the petroleum and food distribution businesses, or are engaged in the food, beverage and tobacco distribution businesses, and which are interested in the purposes of the corporation.

Dues for supplier and associate members are $375 annually.