LASC's 33rd annual management conference

Bill & Joyce Sharp, Al Newkirk. (12) Wayne Gardner.'Paul Haake at Fremont Forest Products'annual golf and tennis cocktail party (13) Bill Beale, Mark Boone, Gordon Woolard.

EOR A third of a century the F Lumber Association of Southern Califomia has held its annual Management Conference to assist its members in the conduct of their business. This year's gathering continued that tradition with a diverse program themed "Winds of Change."

LASC tailors its features for its membership, which is comprised of both retailers and wholesalers. It is one of only two industry groups in the country in this field to do so; the other being the Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Association. Outgoing president James Frodsham noted the gains LASC has made in the last Year in terms of membership Programs

Story at a Glance

Effect of change on PeoPle, transportation, credit Prac' tices, and timber suPPlY ad' dressed. .Jenkins named Lumberman of the Year. .attendance up. .Milton John' son elected president.

January,1984 and the increase in the number of members and attendance at this year's conference.

For the first time, the group honored one of its own with the designation "Lumberman of the Year." Receiving the award was Chuck Jenkins, Boyd Lumber Co.,

Ca. It is expected to become a yearly pres€ntation.

The theme of change was enlarged upon by keynoter Dr. Gary Wiren who reviewed lifestyle changes in this

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