Another record setting convention for the Arizona association

IMONG the many accomplish- Ilments of the Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Association has been the setting of a number of records for growth and attendance over the years. Last year, despite the general business climate, the group managed to set new attendance records. That they set more atten-

Story at a Glance

Money, management, mort. gages and manpower examined at 60th annual ... new group formed to educate and inform those under 40 . Bob Ramsey new president.

dance records again this year at their 6oth annual is nothing short of amazing. A record registration of more than 500 were present for the May 7-9 convention, held at The Pointe Resort in Phoenix. The banquet that concluded the convention drew a record total of more than 300; the steak fry that initiated activities notched more than 400. Even the

F0UNDERS of new "Young Lumbermen of Arizona" group, part ot the AL&BSA were (1) Steve Garrison, Sherry Gaylor, Kelvin Hamman, Larry Grabe. Peggy Foster, Greg Butler, Dave Miller, Bill Herman. Miller, ol Publishers Forest Products, spoke t0 the group at their organizational meeting. (2) 0utgoing prez Larry Hamman presents golf and tennis tourneys set records for participants, with more than 100 in play.

Carrying a theme of "Be Ready," the program was built around topics that included the economy, mortgage money, material shortages, the housing outlook, sales and energy. A major feature of the conclave was

(Please turn to page 44) plaque honoring Al Schechter to Al; Bob Ramsey. (3) Hank Smith, John Williams. (4) Ken Johnson, David Simmons. (5) Bob Dunlap, Bob Heun, Gary Labanow. (6) Jim Frodsham, Dick Brooks. (7) Terry Mullin, Fred McDonald, Ken Gerhart. (8) Doug McCullough, Sherry Gaylor. (9) Mary & Steve Hancock. (10) "Marty" Wist.