Arizona association's annual convention

A NOTHER powerhouse conven11 vention has been held by the ALBSA that featured, among other attractions:

The ranking Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, The Honorable John Rhodes of Arizona, Minority Leader. Richard Snyder, managing officer of the national dealer ASSN.

Several first class panel discussions.

Four excellent speakers. Golf, swimming, sunning and a variety of other social pursuits.

The whole ball of wax got off to a roaring start with the Western steak fry, May 16, when nearly 450 attended the poolside outing.

Following a dynamic kick-off speech by Dr. Harry E. Olson on breaking through the impossible barrier, the energy crisis was explored by 'a panel discussion moderated by Richard Snyder, exec. v.p., National Lumber & Building Material Assn.

An effective film that gave the oil companies side of the problem was narrated by Standard Oil's John Rountree, followed by pan- elist Jack Sullivan. Midwav Lumber Co., Tucson, who expressed his confidence that there was enough oil (though at high prices) and that the U.S. could and would solve its oil problems.

Dean Drake, The O'Malley Companies, noted the shortages in petroleum-based products that could result from a continuing squeeze on oil supply and related some of the step his and other firms had taken to adjust to the changed operating climate. David Cutler, The Merchant Magazine, noted that though the crisis was real, he felt the facts seemed to be such that it was unlikely that the oil companies weren't partially responsible for a condition that had produced such notable benefits for them. Despite a rocky short term picture, he was bullish for the long term future of the lumber and building materials business.

Don Comstock, WWPA, told the audience that the country also faced a crisis in timber supply that was being masked by the oil flap, and then detailed in his usual articulate manner the pertinent facts involved.

Banker Ken Braun began the afternoon sessions with a runthrough on money and its availability, current money market techniques to create more mortgage money and the encouraging news that his firm (First Federal Savings & Loan, Phoenix) is still optimistic in the face of some pret- ty discouraging developments in the housing markets.

Employee and employer relations were examined by the next panel, chaired by Chuck Bivenour, Thoren Consulting Group, which was led off by O'Malley's Ray Wells who noted the vital need t-o recognize and pay employees adequately in order to get the best performance from them.

Joyce Parker, State of Arizona, urged that employee training programs follow recruiting of new employees and the necessity to create an environment for employees to learn and hence work more effectively for their employers. Ed Saunders of the Arizona Employers Council called for a reshaping of employee attitudes; the highly satisfactory safety record of female employees; and the failure of supervisors to take full advantage of education oppor- tunities in upgrading their workers.

Ted Yorke, Salt River Project personnel director, explained their attitude survey and how these surveys could be tailored to fit individual company requirements.

That night, pro football referee Arthur Holst broke up the banquet guests with a very funny mixture of sports anecdotes and human failings and flailings.

Eleven term Arizona Congressman John Rhodes, the House minority leader, told a packed audience at the Saturday breakfast of Congressional efforts to increase the supply of timber through greater funding of the Forest Service, the impact of government money policies on

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Story at a Glance

Big crowds, strong program, special speech by House Minority Leader John Rhodes

Jay O'Malley named "Lumb€rman of the Decade", Earl Heldt named "Lumberman of the Year" next year's confab: Braniff Place, Tucson.

1974-1975 Officers & Board of Directors

President Al Schechter Treasurer Earl Heldt 'lstv.p. ...... George Rothfuss Exec. v.p. .Frank Davis 2nd v.p. Charles Ray Asst. treasurer . Mike Ray

Directors

John Gaskin

Ray Lopp

Ace Mason

Bob Silvey

John Shipley

Ronald Foreman

John T. King

Dean Drake

Bob Ramsey

Sam Hauert

Charles Mann

Glenn Bell

Larry Gregory

Don Lue

BillWalker

Ray Wells

Jim Barlow

Marty Wist

Bob Horr

Harold Dunn

George Rothfuss

Tony Padilla

Frank Rosales

Jack Sullivan

Carl Bastian

John Entz

Mike Medigovich

Larry Hamman

Jim Killen

Pat Manley lmmediate past president Ray spelts National dealer director Frank Davis National dealer director . Dean Drake past president of national Jay o'Malley

(Conttnued from puge 9) housing, the oil crisis and land use policies.

To the inevitable question about Watergate, Congressman Rhodes said he expected the House would complete its inquiry the middle of this month and that if they impeach (indict) President Nixon, the the chances were "very good" that the Senate trial would occur during this Fall's November elections.

He said businessmen should all worry about a "veto-proof" Congress as it could result in pro- union legislation that could be harmful to business.

Chet Nortz, president, Management Advisors, Inc., Salt Lake City, spoke later that morning on how inventory control can have a direct influence on a firm's profitability, noting that inventory costs 2lY2% per dollar per year; cut the inventory, save money.

He also covered related areas for accounts receivable, pricing, making a market analysis and budgeting.

The evening banquet honored Jay O'Malley as Lumberman of the Decade, Earl Heldt as Lumberman of the Year. Jack Sullivan for his industry contributions and John Turner. John Turner & Associates, Phoenix and Dave Cutler, The Merchant Magazine, with the Public Relations award for their service to the Arizona industry.

Held at the new Hilton Hotel in Scottsdale. the 53rd annual convention again demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of the Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Assn. and the effects that a strong group of officers and members have produced for the association.