lmporters annual convention

Including the countries that had exhibits, more than a dozen exporting countries were represented at the convention. The exhibitors were honored and awardedteak plaques at a recognition luncheon held at the Ranchos Las Palmas Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

Throughout the convention, in the meeting rooms adjoining the exhibition hall, members of the IHPA participated in a varied agenda of board meetings, general sessions, deminars, luncheons, receptions and sports tournaments.

At the annual meeting on the opening day, the IHPA officiallychanged its name from the Imported Hardwood Products Association to the International Hardwood Products Association. The name change reflects the fact that many of the IHPA members engage in exporting of forest products as well as importing.

Sam M. Nickey III, retiring president of the IHPA, presided over the election and appointment of new officers. J.D. Prince of New Orleans, La., was elected president. Jack Millikan, Industry, Ca., first v.p. and Roy H. Benton, Mobile, Al., treasurer. James R. Summerlin,

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Foreign exhibitors . . . name change.. election of officers . informative sessions . . plywood prefinishing plant tour.