Western Hardwood's fall meeting

p ACH companv must find its E o*n marKer n,ane ,t lt s to survive in the 1990s, Wells Fargo Bank economist Joseph A. Wahed told the fall meeting of the Western Hardwood Association.

He foresees a slowdown in 1990. but no recession; declines for interest rates, inflation and housing (to 1.3 million starts). Demographic changes will affect markets as will government deregulation. Wahed said managers will have to be toughminded and carefully watch the bottom line. Companies must be prepared to make changes before they're needed, due to a faster business pace.

Jerry Van Dorn, Norvik Timber.

Delta, 8.C., was elected president. JackSheldon, Ross-Simmons, Longview, Wa., v.p.; Jack Lundburg, HMC Industries, treasurer. New board members are: Jim Hunt, Jerry Haney and Joe Cortese.

A new study on Oregon hardwoods discussed at the October 25-

Story at a Glance

Favorable long range outlook

Van Dorn elected pres. . spring meeting in Ashland, Or., April25-27.

27 meeting held in Newport Beach, Ca., found hope for the future supply of logs. Despite numerous short term problems, the long range outlook was called generally favorable.

It was agreed at the meeting that the Western Forest Industries Association would handle lobbying efforts for the Western Hardwood Association in areas including log supply, riparian rights, exports and related issues.

Association secretary-manager David Sweitzer reported progress and developments in the Oregon and Washington legislatures affecting the WHA membership.

The spring meeting will be held at Ashland, Or., April 25-27.