Concotenoted Order of Hoo-Hoo Goes Forword lnto 1959 With Broqd Progrom Adopted of Supreme 9 fileeting

Recognizing that Hoo-Hoo today plays an important and responsible role in the lumber industry, the Supreme Nine, in its annual meeting, adopted important measures to further establish and strengthen its position. Headed by newly elected Snark of the Universe Robert E. Gallagher, 52499, the nine men heading the nine lurisdictions of Hoo-Hoo. met in Milwaukee October t7-18.

The parley and definite action covered two main categories: Hoo-Hoo responsibility and active participation in general industry programs of promotion and education and, more specifically, the support of the National Wood Promotion Program, and second: matters of internal administration.

Under the Wood Promotion Program, the Supreme Nine again approved, offering to the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, in full cooperation, the use of Hoo-Hoo's far-flung organization and facilities. Acting on the request of A. B. Hood, 55548, chairman of the National Wood Promotion committee, it authorized the setting up of a committee to work with the NLMA on a continuing basis in future development of the National Promotion Program effort.

Awards of Merit

Under promotional efforts, it recommended that clubs provide annual awards to design students of architectural engineer- ing schools for the best use of forest products in design and also awards of merit for local architectural firms designing outstanding structures using the products of the forest as the principal medium of construction.

Club Legislative Committees

All clubs are directed to provide Legislative committees to combat legislation and building codes detrimental to the use of wood. The record reveals fhat Hoo-Hoo clubs have been in many instances, for improved building codes more favorable to the use of wood.

EducationSalesConservation

Recognizing that the lack of trained sales personnel is a weakness in the industry today, and sales training is important in the over-all program of wood promotion, it recommended that Hoo-Hoo clubs inaugurate educational meetings for the training of sales personnel. Under education it recommended that the subject of conservation also be given consideration at club meetings.

The 116 active clubs have established an enviable record for effective, constructive programs covering industry education and wood promotion, all with greater membership participation. The adoption of Youth Programs by more clubs stand out as accomplishment. Then, too, there is evidence of greater recognition and publicity for Hoo-Hoo, both in the public press and trade iournals. These recommendations and directives indicate

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