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average state of the Pacific Northwest economy, not all firms seeking to be exhibitors were able to be included. In
a change, the showcase was one day only, held all day Sunday. It proved a popular departure from past years' prac-
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DUCATION and information across a broad range of topics
marked the biggest format change for Western Building Material Association as it unveiled a streamlined new look at its annual convention and building products showcase. How to find, train and keep employees, coping with drug and other substance abuse, credit, collections, motivation, security, yard and people problems were among topics addressed
by an array ofexperts. Dealer-to-dealer discussion groups were a popular new aspect of the educational programs. U.S. Bancorp economist Dr. John Mitchell forecast a slightly improved
overall performance for the economy this year. He believes "the recession is over, but that's not the same as saying prosperity is back." The showcase was a sell out again this year, with exhibitor booths from wall to wall. Reflectine the better-than-
The gathering was held November 16-19 at the Red Lion Inn Lloyd Cen-
ter, Portland, Or. Next year's convention will be in Tacoma. Wa. Elected new president was Robert Jacobsen, Lloyd Lumber Co., Nampa,
Id.; lst v.p. Mark Balfour, Umpqua Building and Hardware, Reedsport, Or.; 2nd v.p. Kenneth Marson, Jr., Marson
and Marson Lumber, Leavenworth, Wa. ; ntl. director Frank Powers, Seattle
Lumber Co., Renton, Wa.; ntl. liaison
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CONTINUITY at WBMA convention: new president (1) Bob Jacobsen, past pres. Mick Bush. (2)John Myers, DaveWildeman, Don Mclalwain,
Chuck Lawler, John Jones, Tom Horstman. (3) Terry Wiggins, Julie Voorhees, Al Godfrey. (4) Mike & Cheryl Eckley. (5) Sandy & Dave Amlin,
Don Hess, Calhy Johnson. (6) Andi Petley,
Mark Balfour. (7) Natasha Edscorn, Lori Lamb, Bill Cobble, Laurie Creech. (8) Kole Kinkade, Tom Case. (9) Pam Christianson, Kyle & Hobin Kincaid, Scott Smith. (10) Cecil & Bev Cleve-
GaryConnolly, Kenneth E. Lyon. (15) Ken Parise, Vaughn Pipes, NeilMcKenzie. (15) LesSjoholm, Dave Dittmer. (17) Frank Powers, Dick Rust. (18) Dick Wegner, Craig Larsen. (19) Dugan
land. (11) Randy & Terry Gregory. (12) Chris Barry, Mike Brallier, Troy Good, Bob Gruhlke. (13) Stan Nybo, John Hart, Paul Brewer. (14)
Baker, Brad Halverson. (20) Craig Lilly, Lany Frieman, Mark Meckhof, Bert Fisher, Bob Penin.