Pacific Coast Wholesale Hardwood Association Holds 3 8th Annual Convention on lsland of Kauai

The travel folder says: Kauai is the smallest and oldest of the Hawaiian chain and basks in rare tropical beauty. Its lush foliage and floral growth has caused it to be named the "Garden Island" . . and that is why the members of the PCWHDA selected this beautiful south seas spot for the 38th annual convention May 12th to 16th inclusive.

The mainland warriors converg'ed on the Kauai Surf Resort Hotel, combining business with relaxed pleasure, including side trips to the other islands.

James W. Higgins, J. E. Higgins Lumber Company, San Francisco, California, was elected president for the 196l-62 fiscal year and Jim Sullivan, of San Diego, was named lst vice-president. Don Braley, United States Plywood manager, Los Angeles, was selected for the important post of 2nd vice-president and John M. Higgins, San Francisco, will handle the finances of the association as secretarytreasuref.

Named to the board of directors to handle administrative and policy matters was Don White, K. E. MacBeath, Bruce

Mclean, L. B. Culter, Hal Von Breton and LeRoy Stanton, Jr.

Following the various business meetings each day the boys and girls entertained at beach parties, cocktail parties and golf tournaments. Trips were made 'round the island, up the Wailua river and to a Hukilau at Poipu beach. -The climax of the gala afrair was held May 15th when the 'membership attended the annual banquet and dinner party, preceded by cocktails and followed by dancing to soft Hawaiian music until the wee small hours of the following morning. The Aloha party included a special Luau af Kalapaki Beach before the mainlanders left for Honolulu and home.

"I hope this has become one of the finest conventions we will-enjoy for a long, long time," said retiring presi dent of the lumber association, LeRoy H. Stanton, Jr.

Guests present included Mr. and Mrs. Dick Grey of Honolulu Sash and Door Company, Roger Skolmen of the Department of Agriculture -and Consirvation, Hqgolulu, and Mr. and Mls. Clyde Doran of the Hawaiian Village Corporation.