SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION

Mississippi Building Material Dealers Association, "if all goes well," will have governor Kirk Fordice speak at its 69th annual convention March l6-18 at the Treasure Bay Resort Hotel, Biloxi. Convention chairman Ken Morris and his wife, Madeline, have also set a sold-out trade show (60 exhibitors at 84 booths), board and committee meetings, socials and a golf toumament.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association's annual building products expo at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Mo,Feb.22-24 will be opened by motivational speaker Bill Chaffin. Seminars will cover "Big Help for Small Business," "Who Will Receive the Lion's Share of Your Estate... Your Heirs or Uncle Sam?," "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wood," "What is Your Business Really Worth?," "What's Happening in Washington, D.C.?," "Ergonomics... What Is It?," and a panel discussion on "What Should the Chain of Distribution Be?"

Greater Houston, Tx., Lumber & Building Materials Dealers Association ln business since 1955, HooverTreated Wood hoducts, lnc., isthe prcmierfull-line pressure trcater in North Amedca. In addition, Hoover's firc retardantfomulations are licensed to a select group of licensee treating plants.

Charitable Foundation will award its second group of Dan Ledermann Memorial Scholarships at its annual barbecue and general membership meeting May 11.

Applications are available through association members and must be submitted with reference letters to the sponsoring member by Feb. 28. The scholarships total $1,000 for one year ($500 per semester) paid directly to the college or university. Seven scholarships were awarded last year.

Lumbermen's Association of Texas' annual expo April 6-8 in San Antonio will follow the theme "LAT-O." Attendees can play the Lucky LAT-O Doozy Dues scratch-off game to try to win $10, $20 or $200 off next year's dues. Other activities include the trade show, educational seminars, golf and April 7 general membership meeting, where members will approve 1995-96 officers and directors.

Hoover has had the same American ownership since 1983 and the same executive team for over 20 years. Stability and experience assure the industry's most e'flective prcducts and support.