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president of the lumber Merchonts Associotion of Northern Cqliforniq

4546 El Comlno Rol, Suitq O lor Aftor, Colil. 94022 {4r51 94r-1617 flUR 31st Annual Convention will v be held at Kings Castle this month and a new slate of officers will be elected. *** to more and more California dealers and distributors. For year around supplies of dimension lumber and precision-trimmed studs, depend on D&R. l{ow, over 5,000,000 leet of dinension lumber ild studs n0nthly manufactured especially for Southern California c0nstruction nseds.

It has been a great pleasure for me to serve as the association president during the past 13 months. This year has been difficult for many of you since unemployment rose sharply, the construction industry business slackened and the do-iLyourselfer had less money and was more selective.

During the same time environment and ecology gained the headlines. Preservationists fought to keep the forests in their natural state. Lumber prices climbed, but the industry is as stable as the giant redwood. We may show a srnaller growth ring in sorne years, but we inevitably weather the storms and the lean years and become stronger.

It has been heartening to watch the association grorir' and expand its activities during the past year, Many new programs have been developed. Old programs have been revitalized and updated. Personal contact with the membership has been of paramount importance. The large number of new members has strengthened our position. The success of the association must be directly related to the efforts of the association officers and committee chairmen for their outstanding support and many hours devoted to association activities.

My personal thank you for a task well accomplished goes to: Robert Kimble, first vp.; James Webber, second vp.; Robert Butcher, treasurer; Homer Hayward, Duane Bennett, Frank Heard and Arthur Masters, of the executive committee. Additionally, my thanks to Gordon Knott, membership; Lewis Silvera, convention; Armin Speckert, safety; Neil Keefer, marketing; Richard Cross, state legislation; Al Stockton, insurance and Robert Kimble, education. AII of these gentlemen are committee chairman and deserve the association's thanks as well as mine.

I would be remiss in my duties and personal feelings if I did not pay a very special tribute to our association exec. vp., Harry Mendenhall who joined us in June, 1970 and to Jan Brown, the exec. secretary who joined us in October, 1970. Much of the vitality and progress of the association can be attributed to their dedication and personal support of all of us.

The year ahead will be equally as difficult, however, I am certain that the incoming president and the newly elected officers and committee chairmen will continue to develop programs of great value to the membership. If the new president receives the same magnitude of support from his officers as that given to me, there can be only great success.

My sincere upp"""iutlor tJ" tl"*p"i,nilege of being your president.

Art Nett would appreciate an opportuni$ to tell you how you and your customels will benefit from using dependable D & R dimension and studs. You can reach him by calling 872-1280 or 783-05'14.