SEASON'S GREETINGS from

Bill Johnson

John Polach

Larry Hansen

Walt Hiort

Pete Middlekauff

Al Bell, Jr.

Ruby Spoor

Willine Brashears

Sonia Masfriana

Claudia Tynes and all the folks af

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[)URING the annual meeting of our " National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association tn San Diego, a restructuring of the national was proposed and*approved.

The restructuring establishes two separate divisions under the board of directors and executive committee. One division (supervisory committee) for national legislation and govern- ment affairs will provide federated associations, such as LMA, with the current informati,on on national legislation. It will also provide strong opposi-ti9n .to unwanted legislation and will promote needei-leg- islation. The dues income from federated associations v;-ll support these activities.

-tfe othq division (supervisory committee for industry lffairs) will develop programs in marketing, research ani development and transportation. Results of'the activities of this division will directly benefit the operations of re- tail dealers. Dues from manufacturers -and sustaining members will provide the budg*et for this division.

Since this division is supported by direct dealer dues and contributions rather than a dues assessment through each federated association, it is essential that dealers par- ticipate. _Participation for you may be through sustaiiing membership in national. Annual dues as i sustaining memler are very reasonable and the programs developed by this division will materially assist ln the improvement of your business and increased profits.

The studies and programs developed by national would be financially out of your reach should you attempt to develop them as an individual. Collectively you, aJa retail dealer, can take advantage of this national capability. Don't sit back and wait for someone else to participate in the programs and then expect to reap the binefits. Only those participating will be afforded the opportunity to benefit from the programs developed.

Literature on the national sustaining membership program has been mailed to all LMA members. Read it care- fully. Understand the importance of this program, then send your application to LMA or to national.