Landmark Arizona association convention

EOR two-thirds of a century, the I lumber dealers of Arizona have gathered in annual convention to discuss industry matters and explore methods to operate their businesses more efficiently. This year was no exception as the Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Association met for their 66th annual convention, May 1417 in Tucson.

Like the gatherings that preceded it, this convention was marked bv a relaxed, friendly atmosphere of people getting their work done and having some fun while doing it. Registrations for the convention were 440. up from last year.

Events began with a Thursday evening steak fry and dance held outdoors at a nearby guest ranch, the activities getting only slightly wet from some passing thunderstorms.

Next morning the business program began with an address by Con- gressman Jim Kolbe (R) from the Fifth District, who forecast a healthy state economy for the new two years, with interest rates up onty slightly as Arizona enjoys moderate growth. The construction sector will have only modest growth as construction shifts to residential from industrial/ commercial reacting to the new tax laws. "A contraction up to 340/o in multi-family unit construction is possible," Kolbe said. He urged greater involvement in import/export and a show of hands demonstrated that some 200lo of those present were already active in foreign commerce.

The following speaker on that morning's program was Lute Olson. the head basketball coach at the University of Arizona. Elements involved in the making of a winner were described by him as consistency, hiring good people, organizing to avoid time wasting, innovation, developing a team attitude and the sharing of both responsibilities and successes. A believer in Positive Mental Attitude, Olson said it was preferable to pull people, not push them, to lead by example.

Story at a Glance

Continued good business expected . interest rates likely to decline...well-attended convention elects Mike O'Malley president. next annual: Crdscent Hotel, Phoenix, May 12-14, 1989.

Economist Dr. John E. Buehler next described the national economv as "doing extremely well," and accused the media of misrepresenting our economic health. "We all get wound up in numbers that may not mean anything," he said. Buehler observed that "the federal deficit has nothing to do with interest rates." saying that inflation was the culprit behind increases. It is likely, he said, that we will avoid double digit interest rates and that rates will decline in late 1988.

The market potential for redwood in Arizona was then explored by

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Debbie Howland, Larry & Donna Giboney, Connie & Randy Cutbirth, Dolores & Cliff Moore. ll0l Scott & Lani Gates. llll Lucky Haves, Sue Spellman. ll2l John & Estelle Ald-ridoe. ll3l Marv Warren, Carl Cotsakis, Henrv-Aros, Hal Huff. Il4l James Trenter, Daneite Uiiler. llSl Howard Ashment, Tom

Halter. ll6l Walt Coleman, Sam Birdsong. llTl Joe Sblendorio, Tom Harper. (l8l Jeff Curtis, Charley Langford. ll9l Jo & Terry Powell. l20l Carl & Charlotte McElrath, Amelia & Fritz 0ligschlaeger. 12ll Stan & Jodeen Ste0hens. l22l Charlotte Forschen, Tim Spellman. (231 Scott & Shawn Roerig. .-I

ARlZ0tlA Congressman [lf Jim Kolbe, a convention speaker, and outgoing president Ray Lopp. (21 Dave & Diana Mas6n, Sharon & E. J. Johnson. l3f Bob Mullen, Don Lue. Don Fink. [4] Sam Hauerl, John Buehter. l5l nicn Gonslaves, Mitch Boone, Jim Gonsalves, Bob Ransom. 16l Harlan Hummel. l7l Bob Darrah. Max Sauder. [8] Doris & Don Hossack, Bill &

Laurie Herman. {91 Nelson & Evelvn Sembach. ll0l Janeen & Terry Burkholiler. (lll Donna & Keith Lanning. ll2l Sherry Gaylor, Tom & Berdetta Gilstrap. ll3l Sande Simon, Juan Sanchez. ll4l Lisa Warren, Peggy Foster. llSl Rick & Claudia Chandler, Richard & Lynette Provost. ll6l Jerry & Nell Jewett,

Dick Doran. llTl Mary Warren, Sandi Brown, Terry Mick, Terry Stein. llSl Bob & Sherrv lvie, Jan & Jack Sombrio. llgl Paul & Geii Anderson, Jayne Killen. l20l Marsha Dayton, Frank Stewart, Butch Bossenbroek, John Mullen. 12ll Jim Davis, Frank & Terrv Rodriguez, Bob Ransom.