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A S MY term as president of the Lumber IMerchants Association draws to a close, it brings to mind both accomplishments and disappointments. This past year has been a difficult one for LMA in some respects and a most rewarding one in other areas. Like everything else, I guess, we must take the bitter with the sweet.

DUANE BENNETT president of the Lumber Merchqnls Associotion of Northern Coliforniq 45t16 El Comino Rml, Suite O los Alic. Calit. 94022 tltsl 94t-1617

The recent Top lVlanagement Seminar at Asilomar is still being talked about by dealers who attended as "one of the best meetings ever held." The speakers dicl such an excellent job that there probably isn't a man who was there that wouldn't go to hear the same man speak again tomorrow. Certainly this is a tribute to men who know their su,bject-matter and can expre$g it to others.

From a staff standpoint, the LMA office has had several changes in the last couple years and we will introduce a new exec. vp. at the up-coming convention at Monterey. We believe this man will be a real asset to our organization.

Speaking of the convention, this year's is shaping up as €rn excellent one. Our chairman Don McCann reports more time will be available for all to socialize with fellow dealers, and for the golfers, Monday afternoon has been set aside for this in addition to the usual Sunday LMA tournament.

Elsewhere in this issue of The Merchant you'll find more details on the 30th Annual Convention, but I'd like to take this opportunity to encourage you. to attend-whether you are from northern or southern California, or from the Western part of the country. We are always delighted to have new dealers meet with us and from past experience, I can say that this is beneficial to all.

Why not plan on being at Monrerey, April 26-28? You'll find many oj your friends there and I promise you the program will be highly entertaining. Hope to see you there !

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