LMA Names New (Xficers

Tom Griesbach, Lampe Lumber Co., Tulare, Ca., was installed as president ol the Lumber Mcrchants Association of Northern ('alifornia at their 52nd annual convention. Other of,ficers. Larry McFadden, lrairftrx Lumber Co.. Fairfax. lst v.p.; Kathleen Patterson, ('entral Vallcy Buildcrs Supply, St. Ilelena, 2nd v.p.. Mack Gilcs. North llay Lunrber C'o., Corte Madcra. treas.

Directors: Al Stockton Jr.. Dirk l:tienne, Mike Wilson. Phil Larios. Mary Nicson, Brooks Schafcr Jr.. Allan Smith. Don Wattenbarger, Ilob I:den, Irrank Solinsky. llecky Hibbert, Rick Whiting, Larry McFadden. Mike Mayfield, Kathlccn Pirtterson. Iloh Rossi.

Ilob Hudson chairs the associates council with (ierald Grider. Jim Mcrchant, Gary DeYoung. Bob Jessell. Don Johnson. Bob Patterson, Greg Fowlcr, Ilob Robcrts and I)ale Winslow uith the officers comprisc thc exccutive comnrittce.

Brucc Merrifield. Merrifield ('onsulting (iroup. opened the meeting at I larvey's Resort/Casino. Lake Tahoe, May ll-14, with an all day se minar showing dealers how to maximize business dollars and targe t success. Ciary Donnelly, NLIIMI)A cxecutive vicc president, brief'ed the association on what's happening to the industry nationally and changes crpcetcd in thc futurc.

Donn Zea, Tintber Association of ( alifornia, brought everyone up to date on the forest issues and reminded them that they play an inrporlant part in getting the story to thc public.

Teamwork was the topic of Jerry Reynolds, director, player personnel, Sacramento Kings basketball team, who used humorous anecdotes from his NBA days to stress the importance of working together.

More than 30 exhibitors participated in the trade show, advising LMA members on the latest in products and services. Both the trade show and associates reception were well.attended.

Richert Lumber Co., Pleasanton, received the outstanding yard award at the president's dinner. The l9th annual president's award went to Bill Norman of Frank R. Close & Son in Sutter.

The annual golf tournament at Lake Tahoe Country Club with trophies presented at the barbecue following concluded the convention.

The 1992 event will be May I -4 at the Hyatt Regency, Monterey, Ca.

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