s%. iqrion news

Lumbermens Association of Texas has scheduled its summer board and committee meetings for Aug. 19-22 at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort, San Antonio.

Kentucky Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association is sponsoring a Bill Darling estimating seminar Sept. 15l7 at the Holiday Inn, Bowling Green.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association's Fall Fun Fling Oct.2-3 in Branson, Mo., will feature a golf toumament, Trout Fishing Extravaganza, and European Hunt and Trapshooting. On the planning committee are: Dan Thornton. Cedar Creek Wholesale; Kirk Shadduck, Rich-Mix Products; Jerry Henry, Mill Creek Lumber & Supply; Dennis Maggart, MSR; Woodie Acord, Acord Home Center, and Clint Reeves, Louisiana-Pacifi c.

Virginia Building Material Association plans its summer management conference Aug. 13-16 at the RamadaPlaza Resort Oceanfront, Virginia Beach.

The program includes seminars on "growing customers," yard technology and residential construction in the state; board and committee meetings; golf and tennis toumaments, and other activities.

Florida Building Material Association has enlisted consultant Bill Lee to present several seminars during its annual Florida Building Products & Design Show Sept. 17-19 at Marriott's Orlando World Center.

Lee will address "How to Regain Control of Your Market." "How to Take Business Away from the Competition," and '"Tactics to Take Your Business to the Next Level." Other speakers are Kari Hebrank, on "New Laws & Regulations that Passed During the 1998 Session," and keynoter Henri Landwirth, chairman and founder of Give Kids the World.

Also featured are a packed exhibit hall, annual meetings of the millwork and truss divisions, truss technology workshop, golf and tennis tournaments, family barbecue, and three nights of varied entertainment.