FRED CARUSO executive secretary

At the recent board of directors meeting in Denver, Co., a special membenhip promotion was discussed to tie in with the special anniversary year. It was suggested that the promotion be called "90 in '81."

The directors agreed that anyone who sponsored a member should receive special recognition, such as a plaque,- which wo[ld be awarded at the convention.

The directors agreed that the association should take advantase of the 90th anniversary to prom5te spirit and visibility of the MSLDA in an

effort to build an even stronger association.

The board also made a maior commitment to hosting the national convention in Colorado Springs, Co., next November. It was asreed that the national convention- and the MSLDA participation in it would be a priority project for the coming year.

Another high priority, according to the board, is ebucati6n. A revie# of the results of an education survey conducted recently showed replies coming in faster than expected. More than 70 replies were received in a week with the yard layout program receiving the hiehest resoonse. Contacts arE being-made aSout putting on schools and seminars such as an estimating course and a financial management seminar.

Those working on special events include Ken Nelson, Ft. Collins, Co.; Denell Ballard, Alamogordo, N.M.; James Beardall, Ogden, Ut.; Keith Ker, Idaho Falls, Id.; Rick Heimsoth, Cheyenne. Wv.: Raloh Hutchison. Albirquerquei N.Ml; Howard Anderson, Ogden, Ut.; K.D. Ker, Idaho Falls, Id.; Jerry Harwood, Rocky Ford, Co.; Dave Mclelland, Pocatello, Id.; Bob Young, Orem, Ut., and Fred Caruso and Alma Nestlebush, Littleton, Co.

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Hardwood Association's 25th

Dick Lambert, Lane Stanton Vance Lumber Co., City of Industry, Ca., is serving a second term as president of the Northwest Hardwood Association following the 25th annual meeting held on the island of Maui, Hi.

Others elected are Arnold Curtis. Northwest Hardwood, Inc., Portland, Or., v.p.; Jerry Nizich, Nizich Forest Products. Philomath, Or., treas., each to a second term. Board of directors elected to three year tenns are Gaee McKinney, MacBeath Hardwood Co., San Francisdo, Ca.; Jac( Lundberg, Barton Wood Products, Inc., Lynnwood, Wa., and Rollin Tapley, Ross-Simmons Hardwood Lumber Co., Longview, Wa.

Activities included traveling to Hilo to tour the Campbell Burns Wood hoducts sawmill under the guidance of Glenn and Missy Mueller. Delegates observed the milling of the native koa wood and learned the properties of the wood, much like black walnut, which make it suitable for furniture and cabinets.

Annual meeting speakers emphasized Hawaiian ecology with James C. Luckey, v.p. and gen. mgr. of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, discussiig the humpback whale. Libert K. Landgraf, Hawaii's state forester, emphasized that their forest lands policy is much like that of other states, "the multiple use of and sustained yield of the forest resources including timber, recreation, wildlife, and watershed."

He pointed out that Hawaii has nearly 2 million acres of forest lands with about l.l million designated as "commercial" with half of that in public ownership. Less than 3Vo of the local requirements are supplied, he said, although the potential to grow timber bi.ceeds the volume imported. He explained that with proper management yields of native forests, especially koa, can be increased. - The next meeting is set for Portland, Or., on June 4 and 5 with ttre 26ttrannual to be held in Reno, Nv., next October.

Housing Gets Downsized

Rising land and construction costs and resource shortages miy mean Americans will be living in still smaller h6mes on smaller lots. The average square footage of living space in new homes declined from 1,704 in the third-quarter of 1979 to 1,688 in the fourth quarter and 1,667-in the first quarter of 1980, contrary to a longterm trend toward larger homes.

Hardwood Flooring Outlook

Cautious optimism for the oak flooring industry was voiced by two speakers at the annual meeting of the National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association, Dec. 2-3, at Memphis, Tn.

Noting that oak flooring demand is tied in with housing starts, Monroe Kimbrel of Thomson, Ga., listed three factors that favor an increase in housing construction:

(l) A basic need for shelter with a strong trend toward singlefamily homes.

(2) Home ownership is one of the best hedges against inflation, with values currently increasing at a 3OVo rate over the rate of inflation.

(3) The new approaches mortgage lenders are taking to make home purchases possible in spite of high interest rates.

Robert Sheehan. an economist with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C., cited a recent survey by the NAHB of 1700 new home buyers in which 3lVo said they want wood flooring in their homes.

Other factors revealed by that survey include: less than 25Vo of new home buyers are first-time buyers; young people want larger homes but families overall are getting smaller so the expectation is for construction of a greater proportion of twobedroom houses compared to larger ones; two-story houses are making a strong comeback, with their energy-efficiency being a factor; l3Vo of the respondents have a second home, another indication of public awareness of home ownership as a hedge against inflation.

Sheehan agreed with Kimbrel on the strong trend toward single-family housing and added that buyers are becoming more luxury-oriented.

Bigger Tax Bite

Social security taxes increase this month with the wage base rising to $29,700 and the rate jumping to 6.65Vo for both the employees and employers.

The $3800 higher wage base and the maximum tax of $1975 amounts to an increase of $387. The rate for a self-employed person goes up to 9.3Vo with top tax of $2762, a $664 lncrease.

Those 65 and older receiving benefits will be able to earn up to $5500 with no loss in payments. After age 72, there is no limit to earnings. In 1982 the no-limit earning age will drop to 70.

Hardwood Group Views Economy

Paul D. Webster was elected president of the National Hardwood Lumber Association at its 83rd convention.

President and c.e.o of Webster Lumber Co., Wayzata, M[., partner in Webster Wood Preserving Co., and a director of Forest Resources, Inc.. he heads a board elected for two year terms. John B. Veach, Jr., was chosen lst v.p.; E. R. Thomas, Jr.,2nd v.p.; Walter M. Fields, Jr., 3rd v.p.

Over I 100 persons attended the convention held in Chicago, Il., under the direction of Henry W. Jones, Jr., retiring NHLA pres. Bill Brock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, briefed the group on the present state of the economy and the Republican program for recovery. Looking ahead to the future were Gordon W. Babcock with suggestions from a furniture manufacturer's viewpoint, and Dr. Susan S. Bies, economist, who outlined the unusual economic conditions and prospects for the hardwood industry.

S. Canoll White. executive manager, as well as the chairmen of various standing committees made reports. Seven new directors were nominated and elected. None are from the West.