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Lumber Association of California & Nevada has slated its annual convention for Nov. 9-l I at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort. Indian Wells, Ca.

Keynote speaker Dusty Baker. manager of the Chicago Cubs, will share tips on team building. Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, a building scientist and principal of Building Science Corp., Westford, Ma., will speak on energy-efficient construction techniques. Building Green's Brian Gitt will discuss how to gain the competitive edge with green building.

LACN's political action comminee is seeking donations for a silent auction to be held during the convention.

Western Wood Preservers Institute is searching for a new executive director due to the comine retirement of Dennis Hayward.

lns Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club holds its annual golf tournament Nov. 2 at the Costa Mesa Country Club. Costa Mesa, Ca.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association stages its annual Industry Summit Ocl26-28 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Sconsdale. Az.

Presenters include Jason Jennings, author of lt's Not the Big that Eat the Small-lt's the Fast that Eat the Slou'. and consultant Jim Harris, exploring the importance of developing future leaders within your company.

Association of Millwork Distributors is readying its 42nd annual convention for Oct. 14-19 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine. Tx.

Keynote speaker Oliver North will address "America in the New Millennium" at the opening general session. while Afterburners. an energetic team of former fighter pilots. rvill present "Business is Combat" at the awards breakfast.

The exhibit hall will be open for three days, rvith dealers. builders, contractors and architects admitted on the final dav.