lmporters of Hardwood Decking,

Mountain States Lumber & Building Materials Dealers Association marks its l20th anniversary in 2011, with its annual building products expo March 10-11 at the Plaza at the Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver, Co.

This year's theme of "Navigating the Storm" will be highlighted by educational workshops and seminars.

Lumber Association of California & Nevada's 2nd Growth group meets March 3 at Radisson Resort, Buena Park, Ca.

The annual PAC golf tournament is on tap April 14 at Black Gold Golf Club. Yorba Linda. Ca.

California Forestry Association holds its annual meeting Feb.2-3 at the Sheraton, Sacramento, Ca.

Western Building Material Association is presenting an estimating workshop March 8-9 in Bozeman, Mr.

WBMA has set a March 18 deadline to apply for the annual Educational Link scholarships.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club will gather for its annual pool tournament Feb. l0 at Danny K's, Orange, Ca.

Golf follows March 10, with the annual spring golf tournament at El Prado Golf Courses, Chino Hills, Ca., then it's off to the races April 23 at Santa Anita Racetrack, Arcadia, Ca.

Western Hardwood Association holds its next board meeting March 8 in Portland, Or.

The following day, the Washington Hardwoods Commission meets in Olympia, Wa.

American Fence Association will travel to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv., for FenceTech and DeckTech, Feb. 8-10.

Actor Henry Winkler, "The Fonz" from Happy Days, and Lt. Col. Oliver the Cure, which for 30 years has been leading the global mlvement to end breast cancer.

North will be the keynote speakers. Educational seminars will cover such topics as bidding for government projects. maximizing profit in a recovering economy, low-cost marketing leads, social networking, principles of deck safety. and employee monitoring.

American Wood Council elected Joe Patton, Westervelt Co., Tuscaloosa. Al.. as its new chairman during its recent annual meeting in Chicago, Il. He succeeds Marc Brinkmeyer, Idaho Forest Group, Coeur d'Alene, Id.

Also installed were new lst vice chairman Brian Luoma, LP Building Products, Nashville, Tn.; 2nd vice chairman Fritz Mason, GeorgiaPacific, Atlanta, Ga., and new director George Emmerson, Sierra Pacific Industries. Anderson. Ca.

Southern California Hoo-Hoo Club plans a dinner meeting Feb. 16 at the Pomona Valley Mining Co., Pomona, Ca.