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Ldealers are members of a unioue industry. We are victims of customer complaints and over regulation by state and federal governments which in most cases leads to customer complaints.

We stand idly by and accept the complaints and over regulations. Oh sure, we gripe to each other and a few of us even take a few minutes to write or phone our representatives concerning pending legislation that may create additional monumental problems, but we still just sit by and hope. We seem to be a very passive group, reluctant to raise our voices. I/.iclY?

The Little Ole Ladies in sneakers have managed to out play us in every match. They have tied up the forests, the land, the air and the water while we have only griped about building moritoria, high lumber prices, shortages of materials and coastal initiatives.

Since it is extremely difficult to get you to actively participate in preventing your political and regulatory demise we have formed the Building Material Industry Political Action Committee, in coordination with the Lumber Association of Southern California and several credit reporting agencies which are members of the Western Building Material Dealers Association (A lobbying arm of our industry in Sacramento). The purpose of the political action committee is to extend our appreciation through contributions to those legislators in sympathy with our industry and to assist in persuading other legislators to join in our cause. If we are going to make contributions we must receive contributions from members of our industry.

We have mailed a request for funds to each of the California dealers. A few of you have contributed but it is a long way from the small goal of $15,000 we have established for LMA. The farmer workers. teachers. dock workers, etc., can contribute millions for legislative purposes. We sit here in the midst of regulations smothering us and can't get a pitiful $15,000 together. It isno wonder that we end up on the loosing end. I guess we deserve it.

We have asked dealers to contribute a very modest $100 per million of gross sales. Where is it? Are you so naive and sheltered from the attacks against the industry that you can't see what is happening? Maybe youlhave failed to comply with the many regulations issued that will provide you with a citation, fine or jail sentence if caught. Or, maybe you feel you are too busy to read the bulletins published on these regulations.

Our attempt is to bring to a halt this increasing flow of administration and regulations. We urgently need your assistance. If I seem to be rough on you please excuse me and accept my comments in the light that we are attempting to motivate you into realizing that the industry is undergoing rapid and drastic changes that hurt.

The only way we can protect our industry is through a joint effort of all. If the Little Ole Ladies in sneakers can do it, we certainly have the ability and the need to protect ourselves.

After the second very successful year there must be enough left in your budget to contribute to the political action committee. I fully expect every dealer to support the industry which provides him with his livelihood. Send your checks for your fair share to BMI/PAC, 1055 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, Ca.95125.

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By CHUCK L]NK executive director

A T Western's 1977 Showcase of l{Building Products, Nov. l2- l5 in Portland, about 100 firms will show and sell Western dealers a greater variety of products than we have shown in the past several years.

Many exhibitors will offer "money saving" specials, others will feature new products and ideas. It's a show you will want your buyers and sales people to see, in fact, we hope to see all of your people there. You are urged to register now for an informative and fun-filled convention.

Remind your customers to keep sales receipts for energy-saving devices and products they buy. They will want to refer to them at tax time next year. The government has not published the listing of materials which will qualify, but you can anticipate the inclusion of items such as storm doors and windows, clock thermostats, insulation, caulking and weather stripping.

Manufacturers of a wide variety of other products are campaigning to get their pet items on the list, so don't regard the categories mentioned above as being all-inclusive. The new energy legislation proposes that tax breaks will apply on energy saving products purchased after April 21,1977.

Erickson's Home Improvement Center, Cannon Beach, Or. has been sold to Ron and Nancy Morrison, formerly of Anchorage, Ak. Don and Leona Erickson started in the retail building material business over 30 years ago. They will continue their construction business, which has been operated in conjunction with the retail store, under the name "Homes By The Sea" and will be located in Seaside, Or.

Stevens Lumber Co.. Cashmere, Wa., has been purchased by Rollie Schmitten and is now the Schmitten Lumber Co. John Stoltenberg, one of the owners of Stevens Lumber. has been with the firm for 28 years and will stay on as manager until next April. The yard was founded by Schmitten's family in the early 1920s and sold to Carl Stevens in 1945. Schmitten said the yard will take on an Early American motif and will have a grand opening soon.

Lumbermen's of Palm Springs celebrated its grand opening recently.

Congratulations to the owners, WBMA past presidents Ike Parker and Bob Slettedahl, and to manager AndY Boyd.

Duane Wolfe, manager of Northern, Yards, Inc., Portland, is currentlY serving as president of the National Association of Reserve Supply Companies.

G. L. "Jerry" Day is now general manager of Builders Millwork & SuPply, Anchorage, Ak. Jerry was with Georgia-Pacific for I I years before joining United Lumber Co., Anchorage, in 1975 where he was prior to going with Builders Millwork.

The Welsh Panel Co. has changed its name to Timberland Panel Co. to coincide with the recent name change of the parent company from Pacific Western Industries to Timberland Industries, Inc.

A belated Happy 5Oth Birthday wish to Lakeview Building Materials, Lakeview, Or. They celebrated this anniversary with an "Old Fashioned Bargain Days" sale in June. Congratulations to Don Clause, Ray Harlan and staff. We wish vou manv more successful years.

million dry killr,.. feet more dry lumber and studs... n feet from 4 plants including our own mills

A tradition of continually improving product quality, taking care of customers when lumber items are in "tight" supply-these are two of many reasons why lumber and forest products buyers have relied on Dant & RusselltorT3 years.

Equally important to you are the years of experience and service of the D & R people you see on this page.They're resourceful, take pride in their knowledge of both product and your needs. They provide the "personal touch" and are just about the most helpful people you can find. lf you haven't talked to D & R recently, call the person you know. or would like to know. We'd like to thank you for your business and find out what we can do for you now! The toll-free number is 800/547-1943.

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