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nll and winter education pro- I grams are being scheduled at locations throughout the state.

Although a complete list will be mailed with registration forms in the next few weeks, the following locations, dates and subjects have been established.

Insurance Management, Oct. 10, Irving; Basic Estimating, Oct. 14-16, San Antonio, Nov. 4-6, Arlington; Redwood, Dec.2, Houston, Dec.3, San Antonio; Dec. 4, Irving.

If you are interested in any of these programs or would like to schedule a seminar in your area or for your employees, please contact Barbara at the LAT office.

John D. Case, security consultant and well received speaker at LAT's 1987 convention held in Fort Worth, has provided us with a model company policy to use regarding employee use/possession of illegal drugs and alcohol. Also available from him is a guide to help you assess your business security posture, both internal and external. This simple five page evaluation/checklist can help you determine which areas of your business might be in need of additional security. exbcutlve vlce precldent also will finish his second term as District 8l representative to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Copies of both are available by calling the LAT office.

An inexpensive Polaroid camera can be your best asset to prove damaged shipments for claim. Photograph the problem shipment from several angles, trying to include the truck with the carrier's name and/or number in the photo as well, and write the date on each photograph. Even better, ifyou spot visibly damaged shipments at the loading dock, reject them immediately rather than accepting, then filing a damage claim.

Goods damaged in transit are not the responsibility of the receiver and they do not have to be accepted. Be sure to notify the suppliers and truck lines in writing of the policy. Also notify the truck dispatcher that goods are going back to make certain they do not disappear enroute.

I OUN Branscum, former administ- lf rative assistant of the Oklahoma Lumbermen's Association, has assumed the job of executive vice president.

Gaylon Stacy, who had been executive vice president since 1975, resigned to become marketing director for the Group Benefit Consultants of Oklahoma City. This firm specializes in marketing and administering employee group benefit plans for professional and trade associations as well as large firms. He

"My work with the Oklahoma Lumbermen's Association has been enjoyable and rewarding. I will miss my daily contact with retailers of building materials throughout the state," Stacy said.

Branscum, a native of West Texas, has been a resident of Oklahoma City since 1968. He has a BA degree in oral communications from Central State University in Edmond, Ok., and a junior accounting degree. His background before joining OLA included sales, accounting and income tax work.