Building l cteriol Distributors to Gothei'ih Hot Springs, ffloy 8

The program for the National Building Material Distributors Association's 8th annual Spring convention, to be held at the Arlington hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas, May 8-11, has been finalized, according to Harold C. May of May Supply Company, Little Rock, Arkansas, who is program chairman for this year's eyent.

On Monday, May 9, the meeting will be open only to wholesale distributors and the day will be devoted to discussir-rg various aspects of the wholesale distributor's operations, including morning "Business Seminars" on Warehousing-Psl5ennsl-3nd Sales Problems.

Two newly activated committeesthe Lumber and Wood Products committee and the Educational committee will report to the general membership as to their objectives and recommendations.

A special program is planned to discuss Techniques for Employee-Customer-Supplier Relations.

Monday's activities will be culminated with an inspection trip to Dierks Forest, Inc. lumber mill at Hot Springs, followed by an Early-Bird Get-Acquainted Party to which wives and manufacturers and their representatives are invited.

A general meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, and Mr. May stated that advance registration indicated over 600 persons will be present for the two-day meeting.

Highlights of the Tuesday session will include a panel discussion on "Aluminum Products-Who's Carrying the Ball?" and a panel on "Components-Integrating the Distributor."

Outstanding national speakers on Finance, Personnel and Warehousing have also been engaged.

Tuesday's activities will conclude with a reception and group olnner.

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An optional meeting is available for wholesale distributors on Wednesday morning, May 11, rvhich u'ill be devoted to "A Free-for-All Bull Session."

Further details of the meeting may be secured by rvriting the executive ofFce of NBMDA, 22 West Monroe Street, Chicago 3, Illinois.

Gluqrtz Hill R.etoil Yord Wins Mqsonife Merchondising Awqrd

Plaques for Distinguished Merchandising in connection with Masonite Corporation's 1959 "Shou,case of ' Famous Brands" model-horne promotion have been presented to lumber dealers credited with having done an outstanding job of presenting the model homes in their area.

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Included among the 50 "DM" winners honored by Masonite Corporation are Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, Ukiah, Calif., Blue Lake Builders Supply Co., Blue Lake, Calif., and De\\rolfe Lumber Co., Qttartz Hill, Calif.

Each plaque, which bears the name of the dealer, cites him for an "outstanding contribution to modern lumber dealer merchandising upbn the completion of a successful 'Showcase of F'amous Brands' model-home promotion." It carries a gold seal and the letters "Dl\,f," for distinguished merchandising, against a circle of white.

Twelve model-home plans were offered to dealers-l 1 designed by Rudolph A. Matern & Associates, prominent New York architectural firm, and one duplicating the NAHB research house built at Knoxville, Teun.

Screen Monufocfurers Expond Field

The Screen Manufacturers Association has broadened its field by amending its by-laws and articles of incorporatior-r to include metal screen doors, swimming pool and patio enclosures, and kindred products. The amendment was votecl unanimously at the association's semi-annual meeting October 20 at Point Clear. Ala.