i.THE ARIZCNA SGtrNE

By FRANK executive president

DAVIS vice

T HE United States Chamber of I Commerce has a campaign concern- ing the fluel shortage 'ent'itled Save AmericaSave 25Vc.

It is aimed at all Americans: businessmen, consumers, employees, the general public. The goal is a 25Vc reduction in weekly gasoline consumption by each vehicle (or fleet of vehicles) consuming gasoline.

The campaign involves three major elements:

( I ) That each of us voluntarily refrain from driving on any two days every week. or achieve at least a 257c reduction in gasoline consumption through other means. Greater use of car pools and mass transit for commuting, together with more careful planning of our personal automobile use, can substantially reduce gasoline usage. For example, one-third of all automobile trips are "family business" trips-to school, to stores, todoctors appointments. By planning and consolidating family business into fewer trips, we can use gasoline more judiciously.

(2)Thut businesse.s reduce bv 257cthe gasoline constrtned by cotnpunv velti- c/es. Measures which would help achieve the goal would include conducting more business by telephone as opposed to direct contact; curtailing or combining some trips by company vehicles; and, when possible, urge both business and consumer buyers to "take home" purchases rather than require delivery.

(3) 'l hat all otttomohiles, v'ltether ox'tred or operdted l>y btt.sittcss, govertrment, employee.s or the generol public', be maintained and operated for optitttutn gasoline eJficiency.

Specific measures include:

I Properly inflated tires.

I operating vehicle smoothly, without sudden starts and stops.

I reducing engine idling time. turning off the motor if idling time is likely to exceed three minutes.

I reducing speed on highways when possible.

I regular engine tune-ups.

The Arizona association is cooperating in the campaign by sending liteiature to its members and urging each member to get behind it.

By R. V. PETERSEN executive secretary

DLANS for the 38th Annual f MBMDA Convention, to be held in Missoula, are well under way even though clouds on the horizon foretell of possible gas rationing and of energy crises which could impose obstacles to attendance. Dates for the convention are March 18, l9 & 20,1974. Headquarters will be the Village Motor Inn. And it is hoped, even in the face of possible adversity, that your plans for attendance will already have been made to assure a good representation of both dealer members and associate members,

Appropriate to the current business atmosphere, program features will in- clude panel discussions concerning sources and availabilitv of monev for tomorrow's building. and on the availability of construction materials, the products and the sources, for tomorrow's use. An analysis of the motor fuel situation and its impact on normal dealer delivery services and practices will include a critical look at motor transport services to our industry, and the pioblems and pitfalls surrounding dealerowned equipment.

Management incentives and guidelines suggested by the convention iheme "Look to Tomorrow" will be the basis of a seminar by a nationally-known business counselor.

The first off-year legislative session, under the decree of Montana's new constitution for annual sessions. has gotten under way with every evidence of a repeat of the customaiy frenetic hodgpodge of legislative activity. Hold-over legislation from the first session together with new submissions, and the handling thereof, will provide the electorate opportunity to judge the merit and necessity of annual sesiions.

Welcome additions to our roster of asgociate members are: Don Grainger, Winter Hardware Co., Billings; John Hammett, H.E. Simpson Lumber Co., Kalispell; and Gary Trusty and Dave Johnson, Lumber Enterprises, Inc., Gallatin Gateway.

WHERE SHIPMENTS ARE BACKED BY A COMBINED TOTAL OF MORE THAN 725 YEARS EXPERIENCE

HARRY MENDENHATT execuiive vice presidenl Lumber Merchqnls Associolion of Norlhern Coliforniq

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[,OR the past few months my bit of I'allocated space in this great magazine has been dedicated to editorializing. Thanks to the Western Lumber and Buildinp Materials Merchant Magazine staff I have been permitted to exceed my authorized allocation of column inches.

' I can't, and won't, stop my attack on I the interference and usurpation of

Nor will I stop my attack on each one of

Nor wlll I attacK oI you lumber and building material dealers, including the association members of LMA, until you cease rolling in a featherbed of apathy and join several dealers who are trying to change the tide of government control.

In each instance where we, from the association, have requested YOU the individual to write or phone your elected representatives to oppose or support regulations concerning our industry, the response has been minimal. This obviously means that you are satisfied with what the government is doing to you. How about Phase I, II, III, IV, the lumber crisis, the building moratoiium to protect the environment, and EPA parking lot assessments and,,, and,,, and,,,. Obviously all of these meet with your approval!!!!. Why is it then that when I visit with you, you ask me if something can't be done? You tell me you are concerned about the future ofthe industry. Why is it that when we launch a protest and need your support you feel that you will let the other dealers get involved. You're too busy.

We can, and have, attacked the ridiculous laws that attempt to close our doors. We've attacked them from the association level an{ from our National Association level as a group, but at the same time this barrage is taking place letters and phone calls from you will add tremendously to the pressure.

Don't cry to us about OSHA, price controls, energy crisis. when you personally will not become involved. All of these regulations are being imposed upou us because _you as an individual are not carrylng the rcsponsibility you have as a businessman and a leader in expressing your opinions to your elected representative. (Regardless of party affiliation.)

Several years ago the businessman told his elected representative that he opposed certain legislation and had the power to make that representative sit up and listen. Slowly we adopted an attitude of compromise. When a bill was introduced we didn't violently object and put pressure on the legislators. We tried to figure out a compromise. (The same as we do in our wars now.) The age of compromise has passed. Now we see a bill or regulation and figure out how we can live with it.

Why? Should we not be back to the point in time where we strenuously objected and insisted our legislators vote against legislation that would interfere with our free enterprise system?

Government is slowly closing the doors of small business. Your business. You can see it every day. You have so many government forms to fill out on periodic requirements that even the smallest business needs additional staffjust to take care of this one requirement.

The executive committee and board of directors, as well as (Please turn to page 46)

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And help you profit from the huge purchosing power of o compony thot delivers more thon o quorter billion boord feet o yeor

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I tive more offices lo serve you. Inlond I Lumber covers the West with bronch offices in Gross Volley ond Tustin, Colifornio (shown), Eugene ond Portlond, Oregon ond Jockson, \AAToming Eoch corries o "Wholesole only" sign thot meons we're your supplier,., never your competitor.

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