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ROBERT KIMBI.E president of the lumber Merchqnts Associotion of Northern Colifornio

,1546 El Camlno Ral, Sullc O Lor Afior, Colll.94o22 (4r51 94t.1617 rnHIS year marks a milestone in my - ca.reer in the building materials industry. Being elected president of the Lumber Merchants Association of Northern California is a singular hbnor for me since the association is held in such high esteem by the entire industry. *'t*

Being president will be no easy task nor will I take this responsibility lightly.

My executive committee is composed of first vp., James Webber, Hubbard & Johnson Lumber Co., Mountain View; second vp., Gordon Knott, Yosemite Lumber Co., Flesnol treasurer, Al Stockton, San Bruno Lumber Co., San Bruno; immediate past president, L1'le Schafer.

And Robert T. Butcher, San Lorenzo Lumber Co., Santa Cruz; Homer Hayward, Hayward Lumber & Home Supply, Salinas; Arthur Masters, The King Lumber Co., Bakersfield; Duane Bennett, Mead Clark Lumber Co., Santa Rosa.

All of these gentlement are tops in their profession and will provide a working team for the association that is capable of accomplishing the tasks at hand. ***

The members of the board of directors have indicated some of the goals they desire to be accomplished during this year. We will accept these tasks and accomplish trhem with the professional attitude inher'ent in our association. !t**

I can assure all members of the association that we.will attempt to provide you with the programs that will benefit your business and assist you in the progress you desire. We ask in return that you participate in these progrfms.

Ells Memoriql Tribute

"EYR|E," carved from a redwood root taken from the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais, Calif., was presented to the Forest ldustries Bldg., Washington, D.C.; as a memorial to Russell H. Etls by the directors of the California Redwood Assn. The title, "Eyrie," means "Aerial-a position aloft."