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By R. V. PETERSEI{ orocutive secletary

A Ng of the aftermaths of the new V state constitution is work currently being done by the five-member districting and apportionment commission in redistricting the state for electoral purposes.

The new Montana constitution requires each member of the House of Representatives to be elected from a separate district and each state senator to be elected from two adjacent House districts. The results of the current deliberations will be given to the state legislature when it convenes next January.

The mid-summer Directors' Meeting was again scheduled to coincide with the annual Hoo-Hoo sponsored summer outing of the salesmen's association. Held in Lewistown in early August, it provided opportunity for casual camaraderie between salesman and dealer with some not-so-casual confrontations on the golf course.

Recent changes within the industry include the ownership change of Bryant Building Supply, Ronan, the new owner being Henry Dolezal who receives best wishes for success. Also for the record, new owner Bob Smith has changed the name of Suden Lumber and Hardware Co. , Stanford, to Stanford Lumber & Hardware Co. A new entity in the retail group is Langston Building est rates, everyone should be concerned with turning his money fastermaking it "spin"and do more work for you in each turn.

Materials at Arlee, with best wishes being extended. Lindsey Lumber & Building Supply, Columbia Falls, has been closed.

Poulsen's, Inc., Great Falls, is now doing business in completely new. spacious quarters under the title of Poulsen's Thunderbird Store. A splendid job of design and lay-out has resulted in an exceotional retail store. United Building Centers, Glasgow, is likewise enjoying the benefits ofa new, expanded sales otlice and display room. Our congratulations. Newest member of MBMDA is Bitterroot Farm & Building Supply, Stevensville, under the management of Bob Brandbo. We are pleased to extend a hearty welcome.

Bob Payne, Missoula, has, in addition to other duties, been busy commuting to Alaska on affairs for Anaconda Building Materials Co. Dean Barney, representative for Lumbermen's Underwriting Alliance, has been transferred to LUA's Seattle office.

In November our members will be experiencing the annual management conference at an entirely new locationthe Palm Springs Spaand the overall program for 1973 will revolve around the home center operation.

By WAYNE GARDNER executive vice president

T RADITIONALLY, the Fall has been I. meeting time for LASC members.

In September and October, the area meetings for the entire industry are conducted. So. California is divided into areas so that each retail and wholesale lumber distributor has the opportunity of attending an evening meeting in his own immediate vicinity. To be able to attend an informative meeting close to home is always more desirable than going to one a long distance awaY.

Meetings will be held in West Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Ventura, Orange County, San Bernardino, Palm Springs, El Centro, Escondido, El Monte and

Pico Rivera.

The subject of these sessions will be "security - Shoplifting, Pilferage, Mysterious Disappearance"all those things which reduce profit margins and over which the retailer thinks he has so little control' Hopefully, it will be shown how he can control and/or eliminate these losses' ln late September there will be a board of directors and generalmembership meeting at La Costa in northern San Diego County. The subject to be discussed there will be "How To Spin Your Money". SomebodY is going to misread that and say, "I know how to spend moneyI don't need anY help." Well, read it again. It said "SP/N" your money. Everyone is in the business of money management. With today's high inter-

How to make the decision to become a home center, what merchandise will be stocked, who will he buy from, who will his customers be.

Opening the conference this year will be Petro Kulynych, exec. v.p. of Lowe's Companies, Inc., a multi-unit home center operation on the East coast.

Yes, lots of meetings, but all very worthwhile. All association members should plan to attend. If you are not a member of LASC, look into membership. It's a way to keep abreast of some of the changes, and ahead of most of them.

25 itors. Tours, skiing, sightseeing, shopping and special events for the women will make for a most enjoyable trip to the 49th state.

KINCAID vice

F OLLOWING a by-law change by the f board ofdirectors. the executive committee has unanimously elected Arnold Kirkebo to the new position ofexecutive director.

The ensuing twelve months is serving as an indoctrination period for Arny as he gradually assumes management of WBMA; then, following the board and executive committee meeting in July, 1974, he will replace yours truly as the managing officer.

I'm going to exchange the title of exec. v.p. on that July, 1974 date for the newlycreated title of director of learning resource center of WBMA. Special study groups, the board of directors and the executive committee have been in unanimous agreement that Western's educational function must be

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expanded both at the LRC and throughout the WBMA region.

Amold Kirkebo joined the staff in 1960 and has worked up through the ranks as field representative, director ofinsurance & pension and for the past three years as administrative assistant.

He is thoroughly familiar with the broad scope of WBMA's programs and membership and will have no problem in handling this new mantle of leadership as it gradually settles on his shoulders during the next twelve months.

Planning has begun for a WBMA Alaska Marketing Conference in Anchorage, Feb. ll-15, 1974. Alaska members are already enthusiastically arranging an exciting program ofbusiness, entertainment and fun.

The beautiful 565 room Anchorage Westward Hotel will comfortably accommodate all events and conference visitors. The gala Annual Fur Rendezvous will add excitement and genuine Alaska color for WBMA vis-

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