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VER 218 exhibitors and more than 2,6fi) delegates participated in the Florida Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association's 66th annual convention and buying show at the Marriott Orlando World Center, Orlando.

Johnny Bench, baseball's greatest catcher, was among the enthusiastically received speakers. Newscaster Paul Harvey, often referred to as "The Biggest Voice in America," was considered on target with his remarks as was political humorist Mark Russell in his dinner presentation. Author and composer Tom Sullivan delighted his luncheon audience.

Story at a Glance

Nearly 3000 at Orlando meeting, buying show ... Nicholson named Lumberman of the Year ... Dawkins is new president.

Charles Nicholson, vice president and general manager of Nicholson Supply Co., Wauchula, was named 1986 Lumberman of the Year. Joe Morris, formerly of Dixie Plywood and Lumber Co., Miami, was honored with an industry award for 45 years ofdedicated service to the Florida lumber and building material industry. Robbins Manufacturing Co., Tampa, won the 1986 associate of the year awards, which was accepted by Dionel Cotanda.

Membership campaign winners were announced and designated as FLBMDA ambassadors. These included Bonnie Lewis, president of Independent Fasteners of Florida, Pinellas Park, who obtained 19 new members for an alltime record high; Bob Hoffrnan, Lumbermens Underwriting Alliance, Thmpa, and Jack Gilbert, Weyerhaeuser Co., Miami, three new members each, and Don Jennings, Construction Components, Thmpa, five new members.

First place ribbon for best of show went to Simpson Door Co., Seattle, Wa., for their outstanding presentation in the buying show. Visador Co., Atlanta, Ga., received a second place ribbon and Marvin Windows, Minneapolis, Mn., a third place ribbon.

Clint Dawkins, Big D Building Centers, Inc., Jacksonville, accepted the gavel as 53rd president at the Sept. 12 annual meeting. Other officers installed include Clark Yandle, Yandle Building Materials, Inc., Ocala, president-elect; Bob Allen, Gulf Stream Lumber Co., Inc., Boynton Beach, lst v.p. ; Don Smyth Sr., Smyth Lumber Co., Orlando, treas-