MEMBERSHIP

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Convenience Store Member
Neighborhood businesses offering gasoline, food and other services at convenient locations all around West Virginia.

Petroleum Marketer Member

Local businesses that fuel public and commercial transportation through the marketing, blending and transport of various grades of fuels and lubricants to industrial customers, gasoline stations and convenience stores.

Grocer Member
Community grocery stores providing lifes essentials - foods, household goods and much more.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
State and National Liaison We act as a liaison with many state agencies including the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Labor (DOL), Public Service Commission (PSC), Department of Transportation (DOT), State Tax Department and many others. We work closely with National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) on Federal legislation and government affairs. 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 industry and members.
We represent the industries on such issues as:

OMEGA Members have access to our UST Class C Operator Training free-of-charge via our web site. A membership directory is published bi-annually. This directory serves as a great reference guide for members. OMEGA sponsors informational seminars to help keep members up to date on regulations, trends and industry changes. We host Workers Compensation, DEP/Weights & Measures, UST Re-certification and other specialized seminars. Survival Hotline Members are urged to call the OMEGA ofce at (304) 343-5500 anytime with questions concerning new laws and regulations or any matters that affect their business. Workers Compensation Discount Eligible OMEGA Members receive a 6.1% discount on their workers compensation insurance through BrickStreet Insurance. (The discount percentage is calculated annually in March.) Trade Expo Annually we host a Trade Expo and Golf Outing. This show offers approximately 100 booths of the newest products and services for our industries. Childrens Charities Annually, OMEGA spearheads our members in fundraising efforts to benefit charities, which better the lives of West Virginia children. In the past, we have raised money for Childrens Miracle Network, YMCA After School Programs, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and WV Childrens Home Society. To date, we have raised over $1.9 million for these worthwhile charities.

Promoting the common business interest and welfare of those engaged in the petroleum marketing, retail grocery and convenience store industries

Credit card fees Fuel tax stability Tax reform Fair competition and border stability

Civil justice reform Health care Bottle bills Governmental regulatory authority and cooperation

Communication and Education We constantly strive to keep members informed regarding issues affecting their businesses. For example: We supply a monthly newsletter, At the Pump and Down the Aisle, and various timely bulletins throughout the year on specic issues. When the Legislature is in session, members receive News From Inside the Capitol legislative updates to keep them abreast of legislative activity and to aid in our grassroots efforts.

www.omegawv.com

We have a web site, www.omegawv.com, which supplies a vast array of information to keep members informed, as well as links to other industry sites.

Membership Application
Active Convenience Store Member
Gross Sales
1 Million, gross sales 2 Million, gross sales 3 Million, gross sales 4 Million, gross sales 5 Million, gross sales 6 Million, gross sales 7 Million, gross sales 8 Million, gross sales 9 Million, gross sales 10 Million, gross sales 11 Million, gross sales 12 Million, gross sales 15 Million, gross sales 20 Million, gross sales 30 Million, gross sales 40 Million, gross sales 50 Million, gross sales 60 Million, gross sales

Dues
$260 $390 $595 $775 $980 $1,160 $1,365 $1,545 $1,725 $1,935 $2,140 $2,320 $2,835 $3,245 $3,865 $4,510 $5,150 $5,795 Company Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Website Email Contact Title

Annual Dues

75 Million, gross sales & above $6,440

Active Petroleum Marketer Member

Total Annual Gallons
(Gasoline & Fuel Oil)

Dues

Out of state marketers compute dues on West Virginia gallons only. West Virginia Marketers are also assessed $445 annually for Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) Dues.

Under 1 Million $235 1 to 2 Million $360 2 to 3 Million $465 3 to 5 Million $695 5 to 7 Million $1,160 7 to 10 Million $1,545 10 to 15 Million $2,085 15 Million $2,785 20 Million $3,245 30 Million $3,865 40 Million $4,510 50 Million $5,150 60 Million $5,795 75 Million & above $6,440

Please mail this completed application to OMEGA WV at:

2006 Kanawha Boulevard, East | Charleston, WV 25311

Active Dues (See Dues to the left for Calculation) Rener Dues | $1,200 Supplier & Associate Dues | $515

Active Grocer Member

Gross Sales
Less than $2,000,000 $2,000,000 - $6,250,000 $6,250,000 - $10,000,000 $10,000,000 - $12,500,000 $12,500,000 - $15,000,000 $15,000,000 - $20,000,000 Above $20,000,000

Dues
$165 $325 $490 $650 $975 $1,135 $1,300 Dues $515 Dues $1,200

Call us today to make an investment in your business through membership in the WV Oil Marketers & Grocers Association.

JOIN TODAY! 304.343.5500

Grocers selling gasoline add $210 to dues level.

Associate & Supplier Rener Dues

www.omegawv.com

P 304.343.5500

F 304.343.5810

E jan@omegawv.com

2006 Kanawha Blvd. E. | Charleston, WV 25311