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Competing Globally: Register Today for WIC 2008

The La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, Calif. will host the 17th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference.

The global woodworking industry is changing rapidly -- increased competition from traditional and emerging sources, alternative materials and a growing concern about the global environment. To remain competitive, your company must gather information, identify opportunities and shift strategies. With a weak dollar and recent China concessions, now is the time to position your company to achieve success in the global marketplace.

The 17th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference provides resources and solutions to help you achieve that goal.

Set for April 23-26, 2008 at the La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, California, WIC 2008 will be an information powerhouse.

• Hear about the future of the woodworking industry– and its effect on your organization.

• Understand how to manage the generational differences reshaping the American workforce.

• Learn to recognize when to redefine or expand your business for greater profitability.

• Conduct face-to-face business meetings with leading manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.

• Meet and network with woodworking professionals from throughout the industry.

• Share and compare challenges and solutions with your peers and potential business partners.

• Participate in lively networking functions and important association committee meetings.

 Here are links to everything you need to know:

Registration Form Hotel Registration Golf Registration Golf Sponsorship Memo Golf Sponsorship

Palm Springs Follies Full Conference Brochure Contact Table Program Rental Car Registration Tour Information

LIGNA Sponsors WIC 2008

The AWFS® (Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers®), WMIA (Woodworking Machinery Industry Association) and WMMA® (Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America®) are proud to present the first gold sponsor—LIGNA 2009—for the Opening General Session Luncheon of the 17th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference (WIC) in La Quinta, California, April 23-26, 2008. DETAILS

Are You Taking Advantage of all WMIA Member Benefits?

All members are entitled to the products and services offered by the National Association of Wholesale-Distributors (NAW) by virtue of WMIA's membership in NAW.  DETAILS

Announcing a New Health Insurance Program for Members

Through our affiliation with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), we are pleased to announce the new NAW Health Insurance Program—available to all Woodworking Machinery Industry Association members—not just distributors. This health insurance program takes advantage of NAW’s collective member company buying power, rewards healthy companies with lower premiums and offers the added benefit of a pooled reserve fund.  DETAILS

2008 Membership Dues Invoiced

Your 2008 dues should be paid by now. If yours are still outstanding and you have questions about your dues invoice, contact Carol Hannan at 410-628-1970.

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Howard Twichell Passes Away

Howard Scott Twichell - Born June 13, 1919 in Athol, Mass; died February 11, 2008 in Dallas, TX. He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Scott Twichell, Mother, Mary Alice Bassett, and brother Paul Maxham Twichell.

After graduating from high school, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Colorado. He then joined the Army Air Corp and served through WWII with an honorable discharge as Lieutenant. Married Ruth Harriet Weiler, August 4, 1943 and moved to Houston, TX. Two sons, Carl Scott Twichell,II and Michael F. Twichell. The family moved to Dallas in 1961 where Howard worked for Tri-State Machinery Company.

In April, 1966, he started the Howard S. Twichell Company, woodworking machinery specialists. He was one of the founding members of the United Woodworking Machinery Exchange and later served as president. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and bird hunting with his sons. He and Ruth enjoyed several trips outside the United States, many with old friends. Later in life, he was an avid stamp collector.

He courageously and gracefully battled Alzheimer’s disease for over 17 years. He is survived by two sons, Scott and Michael, Scott’s wife, Lee, and their son Kevin Scott Twichell and daughter Shelby Kathleen Twichell; Mike’s children, daughters Lauren Harryette Ruth Twichell, Leah Michelle Twichell, and son John Michael Scott Twichell; brother Charles Bassett Twichell, Sr. of Santa Rosa,CA and step-brother, Jon Twichell. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter. His family and friends will greatly miss him.

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