Oklahoma convention sets records

THE 36TH Annual Convention I and Merchandise Mart of the Oklahoma Lumbermen's Association Sept. l0-12 in Oklahoma City's Myriad Convention Center demonstrated that the building materials industry in Oklahoma is as healthy and strong, perhaps more so, as most other sections of the nation, according to convention chairman Glen Haney.

"Registered dealer attendance was greater by six this year when compared to 1981," he said. The audit revealed the exhibitor sales volume exceeded the l98l total by slightly more than $200,000.

Also pleasing, Haney explained, were more exhibitor displays this year than ever before in the 36-year history of the event. A total of 197 display units were occupied by 125 firms. Last year, 104 firms occupied l8l display units.

An analysis of event attendance during the convention showed that dealers were slightly more conservative in their expenditures for breakfast, luncheon, and banquet programs and entertainment events. For example, Haney said, 2,106 peo-. ple purchased tickets and attended six different functions during the weekend in 1981. This year 1,954 tickets were purchased for the same six events.

"Generally, our audit shows this year's show was better in most all respects than our 1981 show," Haney said. "In view of the continuing depressed housing market, we are quite satisfied." His committee included Jim McKeller and Norman Rollins.

Irvin R. "Bud" Blakley was elected president. Owner of Blakley Lumber and Carpets in Davenport, he has previously served the OLA as a District 2 director as well as convention 'co-chairman and chairman. He also serves on the insurance committee.

Elected vice president was Glen Haney, Phillips-Haney Lumber Co., Coalgate. His service includes a three-year term as District 3 director followed by one year each as convention co-chairman and chairman.

Story at a Glance

Attendance up sales strong.. officers elected .. 37th annual set for Oklahoma City.

Tapped to serve a second year as association treasurer was Bill Roach, Roach Lumber Co., Oklahoma City. Six new district directors were elected: District l, Floyd Burton, Morrow-Gill Lumber Co., Sand Springs; District 2, J.A. Guerin, Cook Lumber Co., Muskogee; District 3, J.D. Ollie, George Ollie's Lumber Co., Spiro; District 4, Ken Rothschopf, The Lumber Mart, Guymon; District 5, William V. "Bill" Carey, Jr., Carey Lumber Co., Oklahoma City; District 6, Henry Bockus III, Gordon White Lumber Co., Lindsay, Tuttle and Pauls Valley.

Associate directors named are

Clark Wiens, Cedar Creek Wholesale, Tulsa, and James Hays, Rounds and Porter Co., Oklahoma City.

These men will take office effective Dec. I with formal installation at the fall meeting of the board of directors in early December.

The Buyers Contest prizes were awarded to Jim McKellar, Jr., M & M Lumber Co., Tulsa; Bob Smith, Smith & Sons Lumber Co., Anadarko; Sonny Richardson, Norman Builders Supply, Norman; Pete Currie, Flintco Lumber & Components, Edmond; Agatha Baker, Caton Lumber Co., Enid; Wayne Cheatwood, Hope Lumber & Supply, Pryor; Doug Blankenship, Big L Home Center, Edmond; Gene Coleman, Elk Supply Co., Clinton; Buddy Musgrove, Musgrove Lumber & Hardware, Wynnewood; Lester Blaser, Bank Lumber Co., Enid, and O.H. Woods, Jr., Overlees-Woods Lumber Co., Bartlesville.

The 1983 convention committee has already met to plan the 37th Annual Convention and Merchandise Mart September 9-ll at Oklahoma City's Myriad Convention Center.

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November

Kentucky Lumber & Building Meteriel Deelcn AssocirtionNov. 7-9, Marriott Inn, Lexington, Ky.

National Hardwood Lumbcr Associrtion-Nov. t-12, lumber inspection course, Haywood Technical College , Clyde, N.C.

Lumbermen's Association of TexrsNov. 10, financial planning seminar, Baylor University, Waco, Tx.

North American Wbolesde Lumber Associetion-Nov. 12, regional meeting, New Orleans, I.a.

Nationd Hrdwood Lumber Associrtion-Nov. 15-19, lumbcr inspection course, University of Kentucky, Lexingon, Ky.

North American Wholesele Lumber Associetion-Nov. lt, regional meeting, Atlanta, Ga.

Nationrl Lumber rnd Building Mrterid Derhn AssocirlionNov. 1t-21, 66th annual convention, Contemporary Hotel, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fl.

December

Alpine Engineered Produc'ts, Inc.Ilec. l-4, Fabricators Workshop, Disney World Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.

January

Bclknap, Inc.Jen 1617, Market, Hyatt-Orlando, Kissimmee, Fl.

National Houscwues Menufecturers A$odrtionJrn. 17-20, 78th International Housewares Exposition, McQormick Place/McCormick Place West, Chicago, Il.

Nationd Associstion of Homc BuiHersJrn. 21,25. 39th Annual Convention & Exposition, Astrohall-Astrodome complex, Houston, Tx.

Americen Herdwrre Supply Co.ltn.25-%, lst Annud Merchandise Market, Hyatt Regency, Orlando, Fl.

National Woodwork Mrnufrcturers AssoddionJrn. 29Feb. 3, Professional Golfen Association Sheraton, West Palm Beach, Fl.

Americen Hrrdwrre Mrnufrbrcn AssocbdotrJrn. 3lFeb. 2, Winter National Hardware and Home Center Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv.

February

Mississippi Building Mrtcrid Dedcrs AssocirtionFcb. 10-12, 57th Annual Convention and Building Products Trade Show, Royal D'Iberville Hotel, Biloxi, Ms.

Hardware Associetion of thc VirginheFeb. ill-15, convention, Holiday Inn of Old Town, Alexandria, Va.

BuiHer Mrrb of Americe, Inc.Fel. t2.A, l2th Annual Independents Days products and management s€rgvices exposition, Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, Ga

Internetionel Homc Cenler Merleting ConfennccFcb. 26, Convention Center, Dallas, Tx.

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