Arizona's May convention

A strong program featuring nationally recognized industry leaders features the annual convention of the Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Association. It will be held at the Double Tree Inn, Tucson, Az.,May l8-2O.

John Walker, executive v.p. of Lowe's Companies, one of the largest retail lumber and building materials chains in the U.S.. will be the lead off speaker. A dynamic Southern, with a gift of gab, Walker has years' of retailing experience and is expected to challenge his audience to increase the profitability and effectiveness of their businesses.

Story at a Glance

"How a Dealer Can Cope With Changing Times" is the theme of the 57th annual convention of the Arizona Lumber & Builders Supply Assn., May 18-20, Doubletree Inn, Tucson.

"Carter's RARE II Bird" is the topic of the second speaker, Bill Hagenstein, exec. v.p. of the Industrial Forestry Association.

Troy Bussey, a sales motivator who works to involve his audience in his presentations, will present a talk on "Rx for Sales and Profits." He is from Washington State and has worked with a number of lumber and building materials organizations across the United States.

A panel discussion on "How the Dealer Can Cope With Changing Times," the convention theme, completes the business portion of the progrilm on Friday, May 19. Moderating the panel is The Merchant Magazine's editor publisher David Cutler. Panelists include William Adams, general sales mgr., residential ceiling systems div., Armstrong Cork, Lancaster, Pa.; Tom Wood, president of Wood Bros. Lumber Co., Tucson; the third panelist is expected to be Emest Becker, Sr., president of the National Association of Home Builders.

Representative Eldon Rudd of Arizona, a local Congressman, will speak Saturday a.m., May 20, on legislation concerning the industry. He will be followed on the program by a panel discussion on "How Dealers Can Be Effective With Their State and Federal Legislators." Frank Davis, exec. v.p., Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Assn., will moderate, with panelists Joe Hobson, staff v.p., National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Assn.,; Ed Wren, v.p., public affairs, Southwest Forest Industries, Phoenix; and Jim Young, asst. to the president, Kaibab Industries, Phoenix.

A comprehensive fun side of the convention program includes the annual golf tournament, Thursday, May 18, at Randolph Park. Tee-off time is 9 a.m. That evening there is a Western cookout, with entertainment, at Westward Look, above the City of Tucson. Friday evening's dinner headliner will be Dr. Harry Olson, Jr., one of America's top after dinner speakers.

The Annual Banquet, Saturday evening, will honor outgoing president Jim Barlow for the fine job he has performed during his year as president.