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Florida Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association broke ground in early May for new headquarters on Limit Ave., Mount Dora.

President Tom Joyner, building committee chairman Don Smyth Sr., Mount Dora city manager Dale Cunningham and pastor William Mcloud participated in the ceremonies attended by more than 40. A gold plated shovel was used to break the ground, followed by a champagne toast to the building to be completed by November. A luncheon followed the ceremony.

Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association members received this message from president George Kellett, George Kellett & Sons, New Orleans:

Many of us have experienced tough times, recently and in the past, and realize that the tough people do indeed last. Although we can see the light at the end of the tunnel businesswise. there are battles to be fought on other fronts.

Legislatively, many new bills affecting our businesses have been introduced in Baton Rouge. Rest assured that your association is keeping abreast ofthe activity and will keep you informed of the developments. Unless we get tough with our legislators and on some of the damaging issues at hand, we may be in for some tough times that the tough people may be unable to surmount.

Registration material has been mailed for The Main Event. theT2nd annual convention and buying show, at Marriott Orlando World Center, Sept.24-26.

Mississippi Building Material Dealers Association board members have a midyear meeting in Tupelo July 17-18.

Kentucky Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association has completed the move to Louisville. Offices are located in Suite 107 of theAshlandBuilding, 12700 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville 40243. T oll free Kentucky number is (800) 844-1774. Outside the state, phone (502)245-6730.

Also, you recently received a packet containing new directory information and I trust you have updated yours. I ask that you pay close attention to the list of association services. Not only does the list outline ways to put the association to work for you, it has proven to be a valuable member solicitation tool when accompanied with an application. If you need copies of this list or applications, contact the association office for extras,

Be not afraid to ask a fellow dealer, supplier or potential associate to join with us in our common cause. Remember, the cost of membership is an investment, not an exPense.

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