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lBy CHUCK LINK

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Aun 1977 wBMA Convention/ ter just a short distance away. Convenient shuttle bus service will be provided between the two facilities. Here are some convention highlights to keep in mind: sion to help the ever rising rates to be moved to a more realistic cost.

\/Building Products Showcase will be Nov. l2- I 5 in Portland Or.

The ALBSA office was advised Sept 6, by Rep. Jim Skelly, chairman of the commerce committee, that our request for the study committee had been granted. The association office as well as ALBSA members will testify at meetings of the committee to substantiate our views and perhaps aid in the solution of lower WC rates.

In other news, the location of our 1978 convention has been changed from Flagstaff to Tucson due to the lack of rooms available at the Flagstaff location. The new dates are May 1820.1918.

The lst quarter board of directors meeting was held in Lake Havasu City, Sept. 9 & 10 and ten new members were approved for membership.

I The Western Welcome Mixer Saturday evening at the Thunderbirdalways a popular and enjoyable time.

O Dinner Theater at the Benson, featuring "Plaza Suite," a hilarious and richly funny stage play presented Monday evening especially for Western Conventioneers. You'll enjoy it.

An exciting showcase of building

O On Saturday, November 12, the products, informative and practical convention will open with lunch business programs and entertaining and Grand Opening of the Buildsocial events - you'll find them all ing Products Showcase at the at this 74th Annual WBMA Conven- Exposition Center. It's a Buying tion. Our theme is: "ENERGY SAV- and Selling Show offering many ING IS OUR BUSINESS." value-packed specials, plus the

The fine Thunderbird Motor Inn greatest number and variety of at Jantzen Beach will again be our products we have shown in several headquarters. Exhibits will be at the years. Be there for the Grand Multnomah County Exposition Cen- Openingl

O On Monday, a Special Luncheon Honoring Women will include a program of surprises. Everyone is invited. Women are urged to attend and participate in all Convention activities.

Our Convention Committee is Pete Sylvester, chairman, Gerrie Sylvester, women's activities, Max Clark, Tim Sterrenberg, Rod Dow, Rick Williams, Don Lea, Duane Wolfe, and Winston Pool.

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