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By R. V. PETERSEII executiYs Yice president

I)LANS AND arrangements are well unr der wav for the f969 MBMDA Convention and Building Products Exposition which will be held this year in Great Falls, April l0-I3.

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Convention co-chairmen Paul Olson and Gary Hindoien, State Lumber Co., Gt. !'alls, are rounding out an interesting and informative program o{ speakers and features. Exhibit space reservations coming in give assurance of an excellent building products display.

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This is ROSBORO with a reputation for ' quality finished lumber products. Our extensive mill layout and modern methods enable us to do most things that are done by the largest lumber operations and to do it the most economical way. Yet, being small, we are able to give personal attention to each customer's needs. Mixed carloads and combinations of DOUGLAS FIR plywood, lumber and "stock" glu-lam beams are available to your specifications.

An added feature this year will be open' ing o{ the exhibit hall to the public. Par' ticipating in the exhibits by local suppliers of related home construction products and furnishings will make the event a home' show for people in the Great Falls area.

Congratulations to Neifert-White Co., Townsend, on their recent celebration of their 25th anniversary. Partners D. W. Neifert and H. G. White give every evidence of anticipating another 25 years in the business of providing shelter.

Retiring National executive committeeman for district 5, Brooks Robinson, has accepted appointment as chairman of National's market and marketing trends committee.

We note with regret the passing of J. Earl Healey, one-time president of Montana Building Material Dealers' Association. A former lumber dealer in Belt, Montana, he was long active in both the Montana and Western Associations.

Welcome to new members: Western Woodwork & Supply, Kalispell, and Tanglen Brothers, Inc., Crane. And to new associate members: Kalispell Lumber Co., Kalispell, and St. Regis Paper Co., Libby. Old friends and loyal associate members renewing for 1969 include: Anaconda Forest Products, Billings; Boise-Cascade, Billings; Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Co., Utah; Wilhold Glues, Inc., Calif.; Plywood Distributors, Spokane; Vince Davies, Gig Harbor, Wn.; Empire Building Maierials, Bozeman; Ferguson Lumber Sales, Gt. Falls; Georgia-Pacific, Billings & Gt. Falls; Havre Builders Supply, Havre; L.A. Hamiltong Lumber Co., Missoula; Joe Carbonari (Armstrong Cork), Spokane; Ideal Cement Co., Billings; Kaiser Cement & Gypsum, Helena; Hellgate Industries, Missoula; Yellowstone Lumber, Miles City; Slavens Lumber Sales, Billings; James Steider (Ceco Corp.), Minneapolis; Don Tripp (Palmer G. Lewis Co.), Spokane; U.S. Epperson Underwriting Co., Portland.

Son Diego Associqtion Officers

James C. Gilchriest has been elected new president of the San Diego Lumbermen's Association. George Cordrey, retiring as manager after six years, was honored by the group at the recent meeting. Outgoing president James E. Easterly made the presentation.

Morton Lieberman was chosen as new vp. and Morton Stanley, treasurer.

Seated as directors were Mearl L. Baker, Ed Boies, William S. Cowling, Jr., O. J. Evenson, Gordon T. Frost, L. V. Ingrahm, H. G. Larrick, Jr., Joseph E. Marinello, John L. Maxwell, John E. Murray, Donald W. Olson and John D. Sullivan.

By R0SS KINCAID executive vice president

HE National Lumber & Building Ma. terial Dealers Assn. is again an active sponsor of "Home Improvement Time" the promotion with the National Home Improvement Council, National Assn. of Home Builders and NERSICA, Inc. Consumer attention and local communitv action will be generated through the proclamation oI M"y as "National Home Improvement Nlonth."

The Guideline to Profit book is being mailed to 100,000 dealers, builders, remodeling contractors and others interested in the home improvement market. It is the kickofi for the program and the guide book contains many ideas and suggestions for- advertising and promotion pianning and mailer pieces available. A promotion kit-is available at $5.50 ea. posipaid and includes promotional materials,posters, banners, pennants, etc.

Read the November-December 1969 is- sue of Narinnal y'Vears announcement of NLBMDA's low income housing program designed for building material dealers. The 1968 housing act allows several opportunities for dealers; the National's research committee has an approved program tlat can be of considerable assistance to members who want to capitalize on this opportunity. I{ you've mislaid the National lVears and want full details, let our ofrce know and we'll send you full details. Incidentally, when fully funded the act will provide market opportunities to dealers and their customers not onlv in new residential construction, but remodeling and second homes. We will help you keep abreast of developments.

We'd like to welcome the following new members: Warrenton Builders Supply, Warrenton, Ore.; Oahu Lumber & Hardware Co., Honolulu, Hawaii; Lakewood Lumber Co., Tacoma, Wash., and Mt. "Ilood Building Supply Co., South Bend, Ore.

We'd like to salute members of over 40 years standing, from the beginning of the 40 Year Club in February, 1957, to De-