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Southeast Building Gonference - July 11-13, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.; (800) 261-9447; sebcshow.com.

Mid-Hudson Lumber Dealers Association - July 22, golf outing, Otterkill Golf & Country Club, Campbell Hall, N,Y.; (800) 2926752; www.nrla.org.

Northwestern Lumber Association - July 24, golf outing, The Golf Club at Cedar Creek, Onalaska, Wi.; July 26, all-state Future Lumber Leaders conference, Bayer Built Woodworks, Belgrade, Mn. ; (763) tA4-6822; www.nlassn.org.

Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers - July 2427, woodworking fair, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv.; (800) 946-2937 ; www.auvfsfair.org.

Southern Building Material Association - July 25-28, summer meeting, Wyndham Resort, Virginia Beach, Va.; (704) 376-1503; www.southernbuilder.org.

Missouri Forest Products Assn. - July 26-27, annual meeting, Chateau on Lake, Branson, Mo.; (573) 634-3252: moforest.org.

Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Association - July 27-30, summer meeting, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W.V.; (336) 885-83 1 5; www.appalachianwood.org.

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association - July 31-Aug. 4, annual conference, Grand Hotel Maniott, Point Clear, Al.; (770) 631 -6701 ; www.slma.org.

Mid South Building Material Dealers Association - Aug. 2-3, midyear meeting, Courtyard Downtown/Convention Center, New Orleans, La. ; (601 ) 824-2884; www.mbmda,com.

Progressive Afiiliated Lumbermen Co-op - Aug, 7, buyers show, PAL hq., Grand Rapids, Mi.; (800) 748-8900;ww.pal-coop.com.

Handy Hardware Wholesale - Aug. 15-17, dealer ma*et, Henry G. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Tx.; (713) ?v44-1495: www.handyhardware.com.

New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Assn. - Aug. 19, annual golf outing, Knob Hill Golf Club, Manalapan, N.J.; njbmda.org.

Florida Building Material Assn. - Aug. 21-23, annual expo, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Fl.; (352) 383-0366; www.fbma.org.

Orgif f - Aug. 22-24, fall dealer market, Boston Convention Exhibition Center, Boston, Ma. ; www.orgill.com.

Florida Hardware Co. - Aug. 24-25, market, Doubletree Hotel, Orlando, Fl.; (904) 783-1650; www.floridahardware.com.

Western Red Gedar Lumber Assn. - Sept, 5, Cedar Summit, Whistler, B.C. ; (877) 422-9663; wrcla.org.

BC Wood - Sept. 5-7, Global Buyers Mission, Whistler Conference Center, Whistler , B.C.; (8771 422-9663; www.bctlood.com.

HDW Inc. - Sept. 6-8, dealer market, Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport, La. ; (800) 256-8527 ; www. hdwinc.com.

Hoo-Hoo International - Sept.6-10, annual convention, Dearborn Inn, Dearborn, Mi.; www.hoohoo.org.

Ace Hardware Corp. - Sept, 11-13, fall market, 0.C. Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.; (630) 990-7662; www.acehardware.com.

Blish-Mize Go. - Sept. 13-14, fall market, Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, Ks.; (800) 995-0525; blishmize.com.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association - Sept. 16-19, wood basics course, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or.; (800) 527-8258; www. nawla.org.

Sustainable Forestry lnitiative - Sept. 17-19, annual conference, Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, Tx.; www.sfiprogram.org.

Gonstruction Suppliers Association - Sept, 19-20, annual meeting, Dolce Hotel & Resort, Peachtree City, Ga.; (678) 674-1860; www.gocsa.com.

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One dealer in Gr""nsburg,In., found a way to celebrate fathers, flags and patriotism-plus demonstrate the wonders of Weber grills.

The Father's Day event took place at Pleak's Do-It Center, which has been in business for 55 years. And though founder Walter E. Pleak wasn't there in person-he passed away in February at age 98-his family honored his patriotism by collecting tattered, torn or soiled flags that will be disposed of respectfully by the local American Legion.

"We encouraged everyone to turn them in. They can put out new flags and be proud of our country," said daughter Cheryl Linville, who hopes to make the event an annual tradition. "It's a good feeling to help encourage pride in America, pride in our flag."

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The demonstration of the store's line of Weber grills also honored Walter Pleak, who was an enthusiastic outdoor cook. Throughout the day, Weber chef Teri Wedge and her assistant, Nick Wehlage, conducted grilling demonstrations, cooking sausage links, ribs, tomato-topped pizzas, and coconut rum-infused pineapples for happy shoppers and fellow employees.

"Lots of people came by to honor my dad, who was well-known and well-respected in the community," said Linville. "He was a member of American Legion for 60 years and served with the U.S. Army in World War II."

Radio ads and an article in the local newspaper also helped, especially with newcomers who work in the auto plant that Honda opened in town four years ago. "lt also didn't hurt that we had great weather for an outdoor event," she says. "Indoors, they could see everything we offer to compete with the big box stores, such as major appliances, reclining chairs, and mattresses."

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