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Pope & Talbot is one of America's largest and most self-sufficient quality lumber producers with: r a company-owned timber base of 1.2 billion board feet

. lumber mills with some of the most modern equipment in the industry r perhaps the best lumber stress rating system in North America f T'S gooO to have your wife on I your team to help you in guidance when you have had a rough or frustrating day; to settle you down or remind you that certain things go with a job.

When you add them all up, Pope & Talbot's vast resources and modern facilities mean one important thing. We don't have to depend on others to help us provide the materials and services you need. You can depend on us. For a complete file folder on our lumber capabilities, write Sy Rodakowski at Pope & Talbot, 1700 S.W. Fourth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201, or phone (503)228-9161.

My wife, Maye, an educator, is a lot of help to me in doing a better job for my association. One thing she does is clip from the paper little tid-bits that might apply to me. The following is anonomous, but appeared on my desk one day from her. It read as follows:

"We place so much emphasis on gaining recognition becoming president of a statewide organiza- tion, being star player on the college football team, winning a national writing contest. But nobody really cares about it the day after it happens.

"Many people try to live on these past glories. They tell over and over of the time they won the baseball championship, of the committee they chaired that changed a state law, of the national company they once presided over.

"No one really listens. The world is not interested in what vou

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By R.V. PETERSEN

tlor.rrauA'S Lien Law has, over lUlthe vears. withstood numerous assaults in-the Legislature which have sought to weaken or redirect its provisions to the disadvantage of the materialman.

These attacks have been rather broadly repelled and the Lien Law maintains its essential character in providing necessary protection to the dealer.

Recent activity on the federal scene may bring still another attempt on the Lien Law. The National Con- ference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws has approved and recommended for adoption by the various state legislatures a proposed Uniform Simplification of Land Transfer Act, which may be up for consideration in state legislatures within the next two to four years. This act includes Article 5, Construction Liens, which is directed toward establishing substantially the same lien law in every state.

As of now there are hurdles which may require clearing before the recommended changes can be effectuated. The commissioners are seeking approval of the act by the American Bar Association, but have apparently did yesterday. It's only interested in who's who and what's what today. encountereo an expresslon oI concern on the part of ABA. ABA is now considering a redraft of the commissioners' proposal in the hope of an improved version. While ABA endorsement of the act is not essential, without it there would be reduced chances for acceptance by the state legislatures.

"The water of time closes quickly over the things we get our names in the paper fbr-the accomplishments that add length to our obituaries.

"It's the understanding and affection we give friends, family and people around us that leave a gap in the fabric of lives when we go. It is these things that make people remember us."

In any case, to some extent, one must understand that getting new members is a continual rebuilding job. People in an association must be enthusiastic, sold on association work, and dedicated to it.

Continual rebuildjng goes on, since general managers and key personnel change. The last person who made the decision to continue membership in an association is sold: the new decision maker sometimes does not believe in, or understand the services received from an association; the rebuilding job begins all over again. Therefore, members must be continually reminded of the value of an association.

When management sells, retires, or changes jobs they should pass on to their successor the knowledge of the value of continuing membership.

NLBMDA is currently trying to provide the American Bar Association with information which will help strengthen existing lien laws and, at least, provide desirable compromise in Article 5. There is much to be accomplished in this vital area in the next several years for the sake of dealers everywhere.

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