SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION

Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association expects over 100 members and guests at its annual summer conference July I l-14 at the Marriott Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Al. The agenda includes executive committee, suppliers advisory council and board meetings, Internet seminar, government affairs update by National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association's Allynn Howe, fishing and golf tournaments, and dinner cruise.

Oklahoma Lumbermen's Association will hold its annual summer conference June 2l-23 at the Western Hills Guest Ranch, Wagoner, Ok. Billed the "Family Summer Sports Olympiad," the event promises a "festival of fun and athletic challenges for the whole family."

Florida Building Material Association's summer management retreat will be June 20-23 at the PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens. Themed "Technology: Building for the Future," the 76th annual convention and buying show Sept. 4-7 at the Marriott World