Welcome to Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association

Mission Statement

The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association exists to promote and educate current and prospective heating oil customers as to the benefits of oil heat and to support local oil companies, providing a wide range of products and services to enhance their customers' satisfaction.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Automatic delivery
• 24-hour emergency service
• Trained, professional staff
• Heating and air conditioning installations and repairs
• Convenient payment plans

The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association has strong ties in Berks and Schuylkill Counties as well as some surrounding counties. It is dedicated to serving the needs of the public as well as the industry.

The council is a member of the Berks County Chamber of Commerce as well as the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce. It also belongs to the Home Builders Association of Berks County and the Lebanon County Builders Association.

We are proud sponsors of:

Reading Phillies

The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association is a proud sponsor of the Reading Phillies. Providing family-friendly entertainment since 1967, the Philadelphia Phillies' minor league team is one of Reading's main attractions and one of the many benefits of living and working in this community.

Reading Royals

The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association is also proud sponsor of the Reading Royals. The Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading. The Royals serve in the farm system for the Toronto Maples Leafs and the Boston Bruins of the NHL. Since 2001, the Royals have ranked among ECHL leaders in regular season attendance thanks to the local fans.

T-102

The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association supports local athletics as well. The T-102 Game of the Week is a great platform to showcase local athletes and their schools. The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association is proud to work with T-102 and sponsor The Game of the Week, each week during the fall football season.

BSOHA charity of choice:

Salvation Army

We are also pleased to sponsor the Salvation Army in both Berks and Schuylkill Counties. In the past 6-years, BSOHA members have generated nearly $25,000 to help the heating needs of the less fortunate. Our support for the non-profit organization that boasts the motto of "doing the most good" for those who need assistance strengthens our commitment to serving the Berks and Schuylkill County communities.

Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association Donates $5,550 to Salvation Army

The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association (BSOHA) donated $5,550 to both the Berks and Schuylkill County Salvation Army Corps on Thursday, March 15, 2012 with each Corps receiving half of the total donation. Since 2006 the BSOHA charitable donation has directly helped the heating needs of the less fortunate by donating a total of $28,990.

Ms. Lisa Mills and Ms. Mary Metzger of the Schuylkill County Corp as well as Ms. Mindy McCormick of the Berks County Corp were on hand to accept the presentation from BSOHA President Kevin Steele of H.B. Steele & Son, Inc., Orwigsburg and BSOHA Secretary/Treasurer, Karen Bostard of Hafer Petroleum Equipment, Ltd. Reading.

"We were very pleased to be able to make the largest annual donation to the Salvation Army that BSOHA ever has since the fundraisers inception. These funds are administered directly by the Salvation Army and used solely for oil heat needs. This is a great way for business in the area to give back to those who support them," stated Kevin Steele President of BSOHA.

Donations for the annual fundraiser were received from the following member companies of BSOHA: Boston Environmental, Buckeye Energy Services, BRT Inc., Earl R. Martin Inc., Elite Fuel Services LLC, Elk Environmental Services, Global Companies LLC, Hafer Petroleum Equipment Ltd., H.B. Steele & Son Inc., Jack Rich Inc., Keller Oil, Kintzer Fuels and Petroleum Products Corporation.

As an organization comprised of independent heating oil distributors and dealers, and associated industries, The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association exists to promote and educate current and prospective heating oil customers as to the benefits of Oil Heat and to support local oil companies, providing a wide range of products and services to enhance their customers' satisfaction. To find a member dealer or to learn more about the Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association log onto www.bsoha.org.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church with its own distinctive governance and practice. Its doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasize God's saving purposes. To learn more about the Salvation Army log onto www.salvationarmy.org.