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Wisconsin Retail Lumber Association has agreed to merge with the Northwestern Lumber Association, although WRLA will maintain its own convention, legislative work, and special events.

Transitional work will begin this summer and the merger is expected to be complete by Jan. l,20ll.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association is staging area meetings April 20 at Mid-Am Building Supply, Moberly, Mo.; April 2l at Forest Products Supply, St. Louis, Mo., and Aprrl 22 at American Building Products, Jefferson City, Mo.

Ohio Construction Suppliers Association is sponsoring an Ohio/ Kentucky dealer roundtable May 5-7 in Bowling Green, Ky.

Florida Building Material Association will hold a regional meeting on April22 at Jeld-Wen Millwork Distribution, Tampa.

On May 20, the Northern Florida Texas Hold-em Tournament begins with a cash-bar reception at Main Street Receptions, Leesburg, Fl., followed by a prime rib dinner. The next day is the Northern Florida Golf Tournament at Arlington Ridge Golf Club, Leesburg.

Northeastern Retail Lumber Association will move its annual LBM Expo to MGM Grand Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Ct., next year, after 34 years in Boston, Ma.

NRLA affiliates have packed the summer with a host of social activities, including Central New York Retail Lumber Dealers Association's annual day at the races July 17 at the Oswego Speedway, Oswego, N.Y., and annual clambake Aug. 19 at Hinerwadles Grove, E. Syracuse, N.Y.; Mid-Hudson Lumber Dealers Association's summer outing July 9 at Hudson Valley Renegades, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., and Northern New York Lumber Dealers Association annual fishing derby Aug. I I in Clayton, N.Y.

Annual golf outings will be sponsored by Lumber Dealers Association of Connecticut June 2 at Tunxis Plantation, Farmington, Ct.; New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association June l0 at Lake Sunapee, N.H.;

Central New York Retail Lumber Dealers Association June 14 at Pompey Country Club, Pompey, N.Y.; Eastern New York Lumber Dealers Association June l7 at Orchard Creek Golf Club, Altamont, N.Y.; Long Island Lumber Association Annual Golf Outing June 22 at Rock Hill Country Club, Manorville, N.Y.; Western New York Lumber Dealers Association June 22 at Bristol Harbor, Canandaigua, N.Y., and Northern New York Lumber Dealers Association June 23 at Potsdam Golf & Country Club, Potsdam, N.Y.

Lumbermen's Association of Texas is preparing a history of the association and its members to commemorate the 125th anniversary of LAT and the 70th anniversary of LBMDA in 2011.

Coverage of this month's LAT Expo will appear in the next BPD.

Indiana Lumber & Builder's Supply Association will offer a seminar on blueprint reading and material take-off April 20 at Holiday Inn North, Indianapolis.

Southern Building Material Association continues its series of informational webinars with "OSHA Inspection Procedures" May 1l and 20; "Tools & Machine Safety" June 8 and 17, and "Blood Borne Pathogens" Julv 6 and 15.

New Jersey Building Material Dealers Association has two summer activities planned, a golf outing Aug. l6 at Battleground Country Club, Manalapan, N.J., and a fishing trip Aug.20.

Construction Suppliers Association's summer management conference takes place July 7-10 at Bay Point Marriott, Panama City, Fl.

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturerts Association will converge on Hyatt Regency, Boston, Ma., May 1314 for its annual convention.

Speakers include Steve Lovett, Blue Ribbon Commission, on a new check-off program for softwood lumber; Paul Jannke, principal, Lumber Forest Economic Advisors, on "Lumber Markets Have Begun to Recover: Is the Recent Run Sustainable?," and Craig Lawson, president, Softwood Export Council, on "Can You Sell Lumber Overseas?"

Also offered are an optional tour of Fenway Park and a play performed by Steppenwolf Theatre.

Southern Forest Products Association will hold its midyear meeting May 26-27 at the Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, La.

Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association elected new officers at its annual meeting in Tampa, Fl.

Christopher Sackett, Turn Bull Lumber, Elizabethtown, N.C., is the new president, and Frank Vallot, Acadian Hardwoods & Cypress, Ponchatoula, La., v.p.

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WHOLESALE LUMBER distribution comoany in Chicago is looking for a salesperson ro sell lumber and specialty products to retail lumberyards and building store chains in the Midwest region. Ideal candidate will have experience presenting and seliing lumber products, along with establishing key purchasing relationships. Key qualifi cations:

Strong communication and social skills

Good phone presence

Aggressive, energetic and independent

Basic computer skills (Excel and Internet)

Ability to multi-task

This is a full-time commissioned position with base salary and benefits. Please send your resume to rspalmer@cookcountylumber.com

Employment Opportunities

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THE U"S. AND CANADA: Our client is seeking to hire Senior Commodity and Specialty Forest Products Traders NOW. Selected candidates must have a track record in generating in excess of $200,000 in annual gross margins. Commissions range to 45Vo of the gross. Client's working capital line exceeds $200M. Excellent benefit and retirement package. For a confidential discussion, contact Carl Jansen at Search North America, (541) 593-2717, email carlj @searchna.com, www.searchna.com.

WHOLESALE HARDWOODS, outside sales. Work from your region or relocate. Flooring, stair parts, specialties. Mail resume to P.O. Box 11171, Knoxville, Tn. 37939. Top commissions. Employee ownership.

WE ARE LOOKING for aggressive sales representatives to grow with our company. We are a well-established (since 1922) and reputable family-owned wholesaler looking to expand into new markets. Work from your hometown and eam the best commissions in the business. Call Jim at (800) 647 6242 for more information. The McGinnis Lumber Company, Inc., Meridian, Ms.

SIXTH GENERATION family-owned business in Southwest Michigan is looking for an experienced outside sales contractor. Applicant needs working knowledge of the lumber and hardware industry, successful background in sales, and a great character. Call Bruce at (269) 683-2700

FULL TIME/PART TIME person to represent Rocky Mountain BluWood in Western Colorado. Utah. Nevada. and Idaho. Sales will involve primarily FSC lumber & building materials. Contact Pat Bischel, cell (7 15) 210-4105 info, call (949) 852-1990. Make checks payable to Cutler Publishing. Deadline: 18th of previous month.

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LUMBER TRADER

We are a wholesale lumber company looking for an experienced trader. Any species. No restrictions on mills or customers. No relocation.60Vo split for trader. Call John at Lakeside Lumber ar (623) 566-7100 or email lakesidelumber@ cox.net.

TRUSS DESIGNER WANTED for truss manufacturer located in the Adirondack Mountains, N.Y. Candidate must have experience with Mitek software. Strong sales skills also required. Email resume and references to troblee@riversidetruss.com. Fax 518-494-4234.

LUMBER MARKET REPRESENTATIVE: Charlotte, N.C. Forest2Market, Inc., the emerging leader in lumber market price reports and analytics is seeking a lumber market sales representative. Candidates should possess knowledge of the commercial lumber supply chain and college-level mastery of descriptive statistics and supplyidemand economics. Email your resume to inquiry@forest2market.com.

INDUSTRIAL LUMBER and wood packaging sales representatives wanted. Conner Industries (www.connerindustries.com) is eager to recruit highly motivated sales professionals to expand its industrial sales force. Conner takes pride in its leadership role in the industrial wood products and services market. Please email your resume to gabram@ connerindustries.com.

SEEKING EXPERIENCED TRUCK,/RAIL

Transportation Broker. We are a growing lumber sales and transportation company in Eagle, Id. Experience with truck or rail freight is a must. Commission based. Fax resume to Roger at 208-323-919 | or email rbrown@eaglefp.net.

WANTED: LUMBERYARDS FOR SALE. We have a growing list of clients asking for yards to purchase. We are business brokers as well as financial advisors to the lumber & building material industry. We will prepare a marketing package that will create enthusiasm internally and externally. Contact Philip Arsenault of American Business Consulting at (508) 864-7500. See our website at www.amerbusconsultins.com

WE BUY AND SELL PANEL STRIPS

Plywood, OSB, particleboard and MDF by the truckloads. Lumber Source, Phone (800) 8741953, Fax 888-576-8723, email LumberSource@ worldnet.att.net.