SFPA Tightens lts Budget

In light of declining membershiP dues, members of the Southern Forest Products Association examined program funding and priorities at the association's annual meeting.

In keeping with the meeting theme "By Dawn's Early Light," the board of directors approved a balanced budget, altered programs for that funding and called for efforts to find fresh revenue sources.

Several speakers brought exPert insights into specific topics, including an analysis of plastic lumber as a building material, an uPdate on the high wind/seismic project, and a first look at the home Page of a World Wide Web site on the Internet for southern pine lumber Products.

Rep. Charles TaYlor (R-N.C.) gave top attention to environmental issues, including endangered species, property rights, wetlands and non-wood building materials.

Political analyst Charles E. Cook, Jr. told delegates that 1996 looked like a good year for RePublicans' however, voters remain nervous about the party's aggressive agenda.

Buford W. Price, Union Camp Corp., was elected chairman; John Hammack, Hood Industries Inc., vice chairman; Jim Olmedo, WeYerhaeuser immediate

Co., treas., and G. Robin Swift III, immediate past chairman.

Karl W. Lindberg was reelected pres. and Lionel J. Landry, sec.

Nearly 300 people attended the meeting Nov. 4-8 in Asheville, N.C.

In business since 1955, HooverTreabdWood Prcducts, Inc., isthe prcmierfull-line pressurctleater in North America. In addition, Hoover's firc retardant fomulations are licensed to a select group of licensee trcating plants.

Hoover has had the same Amedcan ownership since 1983 and the same executive team for over 20 years. Stability and experience assurcthe industry's most effective products and support.

L.istings qre often submitted montls in advance. Alwats verifi. dates and locations with sponsor before making plans to auend.

December

Virginia Building Material Association - Dec. 12, sales seminar, Williamsburg, Va.; (B04) 323_9262.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association - Dec. 13, warehouse comperition seminar, Tulsa, Ok.; ($ffi) 747_6529.

January

Hardware Wholesalers [nc. - Jan. 5-6, winter market, Walt

_ Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, Fl.; (219) 74g-5300.

Buttery Hardware Co. Inc. - Jan. 6-7, annual show, palmer Auditorium, Austin, Tx.; (915) 247-4141.

Servistar - Jan. 7-10, rental convention, Marriott World Center, Orlando, Fl.; (412) 2834567.

Ace.Hardware Corp. - Jan. ll-12. lumber & building marerials show, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, R.; fZOg) 990-6U1.

Handy Hardware Wholesale, Inc. - Jan. 12-14, market, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Tx.; (713) 644_1495:

Cotter & Co. - J"n. 14-16, winter lumber market, Las Vegas, Nv.

International Housewares Show - Jan. 14.17, McCormick

_ Place Exposition Center, Chicago, Il.; (70g) 2g2-42W.

Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association _ Jan. lg-21, annual convention, Baton Rouge Hilton, Baton Rouge, La.j (504) 927-4317.

Carolinas-Tennessee Building Material Association _ Jan. 19. 20, annual convention, New Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, N.C.; (704) 376-1503.

Monroe Hardware Co. - Jan. 20-21, dealer market, Charlotte

_ Merchandise Market, Charlone, N.C.; (70a) 2gg_3121

Southern Pressure Treaters Association _ Jan. 2l_22, winter meeting, The Statehouse Horel, Starkville, Ms.; (205) 96g_ 5726.

Southeastern Pole Conference - Jan. 22-25, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Ms.; (205) 96g_5726.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association - Jan. 22-26, Skill Builder Week, Fayetteville, Ar.; Jan.25-26, esrimating school, Little Rock, Ar.; (800)747-6529.

Virginia Building Material Association - Jan. 25, seminar, Richmond, Va.; (804) 323-8262.

National Association of Home Builders _ Jan. 26-29, annual convention & exposition, Astrodomain Complex, Houston, Tx.; (800) 368-5242.

National Association of Wholesaler.Distributors _ Jan. 29_31, annual meering, Capital D.C., Washington, D.C.; (202) g7Z0885.

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Retailers Find Benefits Of Giving

The giver certainly receives much when private enterprise puts its energy into projects that benefit the community while showcasing the company's goods and services. Here's how a group of building industry professionals in Texas recently did just that:

To kick off its "Spring Tour of Homes," the Tarrant County Builders Association needed an event to generate enthusiasm among builders and home buyers. At the same time, a group called A Wish with Wings was looking for a way to raise money to help grant wishes for children suffering from life-threatening diseases.

Together, the two organizations created the Fantasy Playhouse Show. Local builders would participate in a "home show for tots" by building elaborate playhouses, using materials donated by retailers and manufacturers. Those viewing the exhibit at Six Flags Mall in Arlington, Tx., could buy raffle tickets to win their favorite playhouse, with ticket proceeds to benefit A Wish with Wings.

The idea was presented to builders and retailers at a homebuilders association meeting. The local Home Depot and Payless Cashways got the ball rolling by volunteering to supply the necessary materials to builders who signed up that evening. Soon, eight different building teams had signed up to create playhouses.

Trish Johnson, Builder's Program manager for Home Depot, Arlington, says her store saw many benefits in donating a sizable portion of the building materials for the playhouses plus 80 hours of staff time to transport the playhouses to the mall and reconstruct them on site.

Although their primary reason for involvement was to help children, she admits, it also benefited Home Depot. "The show helped acquaint HBA members with our new Builder's Program and showed them the superior service we give," she said. "We forged strong ties with the eight participating building teams and have seen increased business from them. Most important, the community sees us as a company that has a heart."

Builder Fred Parker Co., Fort Worth, went all out, using the upscale design touches and products it uses in its custom homes. Manufacturers such as James Hardie and Marvin Windows donated materials to build a $15,000 house.

The firm received marketing benefits from its participation, including community exposure, a profile in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and several large remodeling jobs.