"Move with the Times" Themes Meef of Nafional Building Material Distribufors

Approximately 600 wholesale building material distributors, guests and manufacturers are expected to attend the National Building Material Distributors Association's 10th Annual Spring Convention, April 29 through May 2, at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, Calif. Delegates will learn how to "I\{ove With The Times" according to S. M. Van Kirk, NBI\{DA general manager.

First day sessions will be limited to board of director and committee meetings for outlining various activities for the comrng year.

NBMDA President Donald B. Richardson, president, Richardson Lumber Company, Denver, Colorado will call the first general session to order on Sunday, April 29, at 9:15 A.M.

Some highlights of the action-packed program include: o A brain-storming session on controlling warehouse operation costs. o Business Seminars: Sales, Markets, Operations, Management. o Remodeling-Home Improvement Panel Discussion. o New Trends in Component Marketing. o Idea Swap Session. l\{ember-distributors will have ample opportunity to meet and talk with manufacturers and their representatives.

Several top industry and business leaders will discuss the nation's economic outlook as it affects the wholesale distributor, how to use creative selling effectively, and distribution trends.

A conducted tour of the Kaiser Center in Oakland, Calif. is offered delegates through the courtesy of Kaiser Aluminum Co.

Instead of adjourning on May 2, a 24 hour intermission will be declared while delegates are whisked to Hawaii for a 10-day Post Convention Conference, May 3-13. Headquarters will be the Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu.

Deko Stone-with c "K"

No doubt you have been reading about the new and atltractive Deko Stone Panels which are now offered through authorized dealers.

You would think that, having used the term, "Deko", four times in the advertisement for this new innovation in natural decorative masonry, we would use the correct spelling in the signature of the company. But, no, we tripped over the final hurdle and spelled the company name, ttDeco" !

While we're on the subject of "Deko", have you looked into this attractive new stone paneling? You should, for you will find that it is a product which will find wide and quick acceptance from your customers.

"Deko Stone Panels", manufactured of inorganic materials and fiberglass, have an eye-catching appearance of natural masonry. They come in true 2'x4 and 4'x8' panels, are easy to install and require no special tools.

For a retail item that combines low cost with high profits, try stocking "Deko Stone Panels". Call or write Deko Products, Inc., 15123 Colorado St., Paramount, Calif. Phones: SP 4-1832, NIE 3-5191 or ME 4-4753.