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SOFIW RE SHOOTOUI sc]tedule b*kdrcpo ltlollowing a record winter of wet l' cold and fluctuating lumber prices, NAWLA members sought solace in the warm sunshine of Scousdale (Phoenix), Az., for their 102nd annual meeting. Relief from the gyrating wood prices has yet to be found. Caution was in tbe air.

(1) Lamar Lognn, Nirjr Kenl. (2) Bob l'landegtd, Rrndy &mce. (3) Glcg ftUeo, Ken Loll, Rlch Bllby. (f) Lawrene Newton, Harvey Gnvco. (5) Slan Conowall, Mike Shaffer. (0 Bud & Betzy Baker, Bob Owens. (7) Matk Fngele, Bill Jones, Mike Herbert. (8) Tom Kroidri, Bob Menifl. (9) Joan Schakel, Lorcn Nuller, Tom Pelty. (10) Mike Shaffet, Rich Sdrabsrg, Bary Russin. (11) Mad( Inglb, Jim Carroll, Mike Canfield. (12) John Cizek, Johnny and Bevedy Mailin. (,|3)Jim Brcyrn, Frank While, l,lelsoh Assink. (.|0 Jad( Adon, Dennis Downer, Sleve Silkwood. (.|5) John Branstetler, Dan Rickad. (16) Dan Chetry, John Jayne. (17) Burrle Elmore, Bill Scott, Dave Kaney.

Nearly 525 attended, the best att€ndanc€ in five years for a North American Wholesale Lumber Association gatbering. Five manufacturer associations held various meetings as advisory councils, working 0o height- en cooperation between mills and wholesalers in the distribution channel.

The Great Software Shootout was a presentation by various computer finns outlining their wares and services. Following were one-on-one sessions for NAWLA members t,o get up close and personal with the latest in oomputers.

The prestigious John J. Mulrooney Memorial Award, NAWLA's highest honor, went to Jobn C. Hampton, chief executive officer of Hampton Affiliates, umbrella firm for seven cmrpanies. It is presented for exemplary service to the North American forest poducts industry and the community at large. The award, a handcarved eagle, symbolizes the freedom its recipients have enjoyed pursuing tbeir goals.

Jack Skriden, Metropolitan Lumber Co., Oak Brook, Il., was elected president. Eric P. Canton, Canton Lunber Co., Minneapolis, Mn., is the new first vice president; Steve V. Snavely, Snavely Forest Products, Pittsburgh, Pa., second vice president;

Stephen F. BoyG Manufacturers Reserve Supply, treasurer, and Nicholas R. Kent, NAWLA, executive vice president and secretary.

The balanceof the executive committee includes Fagan Cox, Jim Epperson, Ted Fullmer, Jerry Guscafson, Bob Guthrie, Jim Liverurore, Mark Lofland, Jim McGinnis, Bob Owens, W. E. TufB, and Duthie Welsfond.

The contact sessions were again popular, attracting 76 table-top exhibits and four displays, the largest sessiut in several years.

This year's meeting was held Apin22-26 at Mafiioc's Camelback Inn. Next year's gathering will be May 6-9 at the Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C. The 1996 annual meeting is slated for Loew's Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Az.,May 3-7.

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Story at a Glance

Well attended 102nd annual follows a rough lst quarter ... Hampton wins Mulrooney Award Skriden elected pres.

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