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Florida Building Material Association welcomed Greg Bell, Window & Door Design Center, Sarasota, as 2015 chairman during its recent 94th convention and show in Orlando, Fl. (see photos on previous page).He succeeds Judge Nottingham. Carolina Lumber. Jacksonville.

During the show, Millicient Davis, Huttig Building Products, received the Leslie Thaxton Sales Excellence Award; Tom Bruce, Millwork Sales, the Charlie Harnden Industry Services Award; and Juan Quesada, Tibbetts Lumber Co., and Erick Forholt, exDixie Plywood, Hall of Fame Awards.

Booth Awards went to Huttig Building Products (lst place, multiple booths), Dixie Plywood (2nd), Green Forest Industries (3rd), Roman Rock Architectural Composites (lst place, single booth), Mako Rep Group (2nd), and Timberland Door (3rd).

FBMA is offering a blueprint reading class Oct. 9 and a building material take-off course Oct. 15, both at FBMA headquarters in Mt. Dora, Fl.

Northeastern Retail Lumber Association will hold its annual meeting in conjunction with the Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Associations' annual Oct. 24-25 at The Equinox in Manchester Village, Vt. VRLDA will install its new chairman, JoeMiles. r.k. Miles. Manchester.

During its recent annual meeting, Eastern New York Lumber Dealers Association honored Jim Venezio, Park Building Supplies, Schenectady, N.Y., as Lumber Person of the Year.

New Jersey Building Material Dealers Association's annual meeting is Oct. 8 at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, Bedminster, N.J. The event will include lunch, golf, dinner and presentation by Jeffrey Otteau on

Mid-Hudson Lumber Dealers will fete Lumber Person of the Year Joe Begnoche, ProBuild, Middletown, N.Y., at its annual meeting Oct. 17 at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Goshen. N.Y.

Other upcoming annual meetings include Long Island Lumber Association, Oct. 16, at Milleridge Cottage, Jericho, N.Y.; Lumber Dealers Association of Connecticut, Nov. 5 at Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, Ct.; Rhode Island Lumber & Building Material Dealers, Nov. .14 at Crowne Plaza, Warwick, R.I.; and Western New York Lumber Dealers, Nov. 14 at ARTISANworks, Rochester, N.Y.

Builder's Supply Association of West Virginia is hosting an ACI Grade I field testing school Oct. 28 in Charleston, W.V.

Construction Suppliers Association is sponsoring a blueprint reading and building material take-off workshop Dec.4-5 at CSA Headquarters in Tyrone, Ga.

Northwestern Lumber Association is closing the year with a flurry of activities. On Nov. l, NLA travels to Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Ia., for a Hawkeyes vs. Wildcats football game.

A heritage roundtable takes place Nov. 10-12 in Rochester, Mn.

In Eagan, Mn., a blueprint reading and material take-off workshop is set for Nov. 17-18 and a contractor sales seminar Nov. 19.

Then in Sioux Falls. S.D.. there will be an introduction to building material sales class Dec. 9 and a blueprint reading and material take-off workshop Dec. 10-l l.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association has enlisted BlueTarp c.e.o. Scott Simpson to speak on healthy cash flow and managing credit accounts during its annual Fall Fling Nov. 6-7, at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, Branson Mo.

Illinois Lumber & Material Dealers Association is hosting a board Christmas dinner Dec. 2 at the Hilton, Springfield, Il., following by a board meeting Dec. 3.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association is staging its annual industry summit Oct. 28-30 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, Ca.

Presentations include "Envisioning the Lumberyard of the Future," "The National Green Building Standard: Green Certification Game Changer," "Understanding Today's Residential & Commercial Construction Cycle Will Be Radically Different," "Using Mobile Technology to Advance Your Business," "Beat Last Yearl Cultivating Continuous Sales Growth," and a D.C. legislative update.

North American Retail Hardware Association will spend $4 million to purchase and renovate a threestory, 30000-sq. ft. building in downtown Indianapolis. In., to serve as its new national headquarters.

NRHA will rent out about a third of the ground level to the existing occupant, and use the remainder of the first floor as a conference center. The association will occupy the entire second floor and lease the top level.

North American Building Material Distribution Association will hold its upcoming annual convention jointly with National Association of Floor Covering Distributors Nov. 18-20 in Dallas, Tx.

H.B. Fuller Buys ProSpec

H.B. Fuller Co., St. Paul, Mn., has acquired ProSpec Construction Products from Bonsal American, Charlotte, N.C.

The deal includes three plants that expand Fuller's production reach into Texas (Eagle Lake) and California (La Mirada). ProSpec, which makes tile/stone installation products, will be folded into Fuller's North America Construction Products segment.

According to Fuller c.e.o. Jim Owens, "We will be able to better serve our big box customers with locations in the West and Southwest, broaden our product line, reduce our manufacturing and freight costs, and increase our presence with customers and key distributors in the Southeast."

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Southern Forest Products Association - Oct, $7. annual meeting, Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, S.C.; (504) 443-4464; www.sfpa.org.

Material Handling Industry of America - Oct, 5.8, annual meeting, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, Ca.; (704) 676-1190; www.mhi.org.

New Jersey Building ilaterial Dealers Association - Oct. 8, annual meeting, Fiddle/s Elbow Country Club, Bedminster, N.J.; www.dealer.org.

Building Component Manufacturers Conference - Oct. 8.10, annual conference, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, N.C.; (608) 274-4849; www.bcmcshow.com.

Florida Building Material Association - Oct. 9, blueprint reading class; Oct. 15, building material take-off, FBMA Hq., Mt. Dora, Fl.; (352) 383-0366; www.tuma.org.

True Value Co. - Oct. 10.12. fall market. Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Co.; (773) 695-5000; huevaluecompany.com.

Long lsland Lumber Association - Oct. 16, annual meeting, Milleridge Cottage, Jericho, N.Y. ; (51 8) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.org.

Mid-Hudson Lumber Dealers Assn. - Oct. 17, annual meetinq, Harness Racing Hall of Fame, Goshen, N,Y.; (518) 286-101d; www.nna.org.

Do it Best Corp. - Oct. 18.20, fall market, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, In.; (260) 748-5300; www.doitbestcorp,com.

Association of Millwork Distributors - Oct. 19.23, annual convention, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Fl,, (727) 372-3665; www.amdweb.com.

Construction Suppliers Association - Oct. 21, insight meetings, Hilton Garden Inn, Jackson Pearl, Ms.; Oct. 22, Doubletree by Hilton, Baton Rouge, La.; (678) 674-1 860; www.gocsa.com.

DeckExpo - Oct 22-24, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md.; Oct. 22-24, North American Deck & Railino Association a n n ual meeti n g ; (S66) 475-6495 ; www.deckexpo.co-m.

Greenbuifd Expo - Oci.22.24, sponsored by U.S. Green Building Council, New Orleans, La. ; (800) 7 95-17 47 : www.usgbc. com.

Green Industry & Equipment Expo - Oct. 22.24, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; (800) 558-8767; www.gie-expo.com.

Remodefing Show - Oct.22-24, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md.; (866) 475-6495; www.remodelingshow.com.

Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Assn. - Oct. 24-25, annual meeting, Equinox Resort, Manchester Center, Vt.; (800) 292-6752, www.nna.org.

Builders Supply Association of West Virginia - Oct. 28, ACI grade | field testing school, Charleston, W.V.; (30a) 342-2450: www.bsa-wv.com.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association - Oct. 28-30, annual industry summit, Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, Ca.; www.dealer.org.

Northwestern Lumber Association - Nov. 1, lowa Hawkeyes foot ball event, Kinnick Stadium, lowa City, la.; (S88) 544-6822i www.nrassn.org.

Lumber Dealers Association of Gonnecticut - Nov. 5, annual banquet, Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, Ct.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.org.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association - Nov. 6.7, annual Fall Fling, Hilton Promenade, Branson, Mo.; (800) 747-6529; www.themla.org.

APA-The Engineered Wood Association - Nov. 8-11, annual meeting, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Tx. ; (253) 565-6600; www.apawood.org.

Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association - Nov. 9. 11, annual convention & show, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlofte, N.C.; (800) 352-2981; www.stafda.org.

Northwestern Lumber Association - Nov. 10.12, heritage roundtable, Rochester, Mn.; (888) 544-6822: www.nlassn.org.

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp. - Nov. 11.12, forest products & building materials expo, Maniott Downtown, Philadelphia, Pa.; (6101 293-7 121 : www.lmc.net.

NAWLA Traders Market - Nov. 12.14, sponsored by North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Hyatt Regency, Chicago, ll. ; (800) 527 -8258; www.nawla.org.

Rhode lsland Lumber & Building Material Dealers AssociationNov. ,|4, annual meeting, Crowne Plaza, Wanrick, R.l.; (518) 286-101 0; www.nrla.org.

Western New York Lumber Dealers Association - Nov. 14, annual meeting, ARTlSANworks, Rochester, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nna.0rg.

Northwestern Lumber Association - Nov. 17.18, blueorint readino & material takeoff; Nov. 19, contractor sales ilass, Eagan, Mni (888) 544-6822; www.nlassn.org.

North American Building Material Distribution AssociationNov. 18-20, joint annual convention with National Association of Floor Covering Distributors, Sheraton, Dallas, Tx.; (888) 7477862; www.nbmda.org.

Wallace Hardware - Dec. 2.4, fall market, Convention Center, Gatlinburg, Tn.; (800) 776-0976; www.wallacehardware.com.

Construction Suppliers Association - Dec. 4.5, blueprint reading & building material take-off, CSA Hq., Tyrone, Ga.; (678) 6741860; www.gocsa.com.

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Renovating and repurposing a beloved school building has brought increased attention-and increased sales-to a family business.

Braly Builders Supply, Palestine, Tx., opened on what was a main highway in 1932. However, as the town grew and competitors such as Lowe's moved in, the old location became less accessible. Co-owners Vicki and Stephen Braly (he's the fourth generation to run the store) started looking for a new location, but nothing clicked until the city decided to sell an unused property: the former Rusk Elementary School.

Built in 1938, the sturdy brick building surrounded by grassy fields offered a main highway location and room to grow-about 15,000 sq. ft., triple the size of Braly's original location. Another plus: the community supported the project because so many residents had fond memories of attending the school.

"People like to see an old building refurbished rather than destroyed," Vicki says. "With this building, we feel we were able to keep the old store feel in a new location."

Inside, all the trappings of a school-chalkboards, teacher cabinets, and lockers-were repu{posed for displays, showcases and aisle signs. Drywall was removed to reveal structural timber beams, and worn carpeting was ripped out to uncover the beauty of the original hardwood floors. "We worked hard to preserve that old-time historical feeling we had in our original store," says Vicki. "We wanted to keep our old customers, yet attract new ones, too."

Outside, half of the grass was removed to create a large parking lot that comes right up to the door. "Easy access is key, so customers can walk right in the store," believes Vicki. The remaining grass creates a green zone in the busy location.

Even before the new store opened last fall, locals stopped by to check on the renovations, share personal school memories, and donate old school photos. Acting as honorary curator, Vicki maintains a scrapbook of the old photos and displays some on the store's attractively designed Facebook page.

"There are so many wonderful photos that I may start a 'Throwback Thursday' feature on our page," she says. "It seems like everyone has a favorite story or photo to share."

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