Spring 1977

Soule Steel News

*"WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"*

VOLUME 6 — SPRING ISSUE APRIL 1977 — NUMBER 1

IN NEW ROLES

*Photo: Edward L. Soule', Jr. — Chairman of the Board*

*Photo: Stanley E. Soule' — President*

During their March meeting, the Board of Directors elected Edward L. Soule', Jr. Chairman of the Board, and Stanley E. Soule', President of Soule' Steel Company.

Lee Soule' has served as President since February 1954.

Born in Berkeley, CA, Lee was educated in schools there, including the University of California, where he received his B.S. degree in Business Administration. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He started with Soule' Steel Company in 1939, in the S.F. plant. He became General Plant Manager in 1947, Vice President and General Plant Superintendent in 1952. He has been a Director since 1945.

Lee and his wife, Suzanne, have one son and four daughters. He enjoys tennis and skiing, and jogs daily.

Organizations in which he is an active member are: The Conference Board's West Coast Executive Council, the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America (San Francisco Bay Area Council), the Bohemian Club (San Francisco), and the Diablo Country Club. He served on the Executive Committee for the Northern California Billy Graham Crusade, and is now Chairman of the Businessmen's Sponsoring Committee for Here's Life Greater Bay Area.

Stanley E. Soule' was also born in Berkeley, and attended local schools, including the University of California, where he majored in Civil Engineering, and was a member of Beta Theta Pi.

He joined the U.S. Army Coast Artillery in 1941. He subsequently went to

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SOULE' EARNS CONSERVATION AWARD

Wherever two or more people gather these days, "Topic A" seems to be conservation, and unlike the weather, in addition to talking about it, they are also trying to do something about it.

This is really nothing new for Soule' as we have long been interested in saving energy and natural resources. We could not help being proud and grateful, therefore, when our Carson Mill earned the Southern California Gas Company's Industrial Concern Award for lowering annual gas use nearly 80 million cubic feet. Translated into everyday language, this is enough to heat 9,600 homes for one month!

This notable savings was achieved by modifying the melting and casting, and the reheat and rolling phases of the production cycle.

During the melting and casting phase, Soule' melts selected scrap steel at 3,000°F in electric arc furnaces.

The molten steel is poured into large, brick-lined ladles and transferred to a "tundish" — a large trough which funnels the molten material into a casting machine. There the steel is formed into long 5 by 5 inch "billets."

The amount of gas used in this phase was reduced by installing more efficient ladle preheat burner jets that cut preheat times. Preheating removes all moisture from the ladles, preventing explosions when the 3,000°F molten metal strikes the cooler bricks.

Additional gas was saved by lining the inside of the tundish with an insulation material that eliminated the need for continually preheating it.

During the billet reheat and rolling phase of production, cooled billets are reheated to 2,300°F in large reheat furnaces and then "rolled," or formed, into the desired finished product.

Gas use during this phase was reduced by adjusting the reheat furnace burners.

These modifications have enabled Soule' to increase steel production without increasing gas use. For example, in 1972 the Mill used about 2,200 cubic feet of gas to produce a ton of steel. In 1975, after adopting its energy conservation program, they needed only 1,750 cubic feet of gas to produce a ton of steel.

Overall, the Mill has reduced its annual gas use by 79 million cubic feet between 1972 and 1975.

Pat Shea, Gas Company Vice President of Consumer Services, presented the Industrial CONCERN Award to Chairman of the Board, Lee Soule'. Individual CONCERN certificates were presented to Earl Neeb, Manager of Steel Mill Oper-

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*Photo: Chuck Akins (l), Acct. Exec. of Southern California Gas Company, with Earl Neeb, Mill Mgr., at the electric arc furnace where energy savings were made.*

*Photo: CONCERN AWARD PRESENTATION — (L to R) John Englert, Supt. Melt Dept.; Patrick R. Shea, VP, So. California Gas Co.; Lee Soule' Chairman of the Board; Chuck Akins, Acct. Exec. So. California Gas Co.; Arthur C. Spencer, Div Mgr. Southern Div., So. California Gas Co.; Earl A. Neeb, Mgr., Mill Operations; James Lucenti, Supt. Rolling Mills.*

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ORGANIZATION MOVES

*Photo: Donald C. Watkins*

Chairman of the Board Lee Soule' announced the election of new Director Donald C. Watkins.

Starting with Soule' 24½ years ago as a Cost Accountant, Don has worked up through the Accounting Department as Cost Accounting Supervisor, Auditor, Chief Accountant, Controller, and Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and his present position of Vice President-Finance and Treasurer.

He received his B.B.A. Degree in Accounting Magna Cum Laude from Armstrong College. Military service was with the 253rd Infantry 63rd Division and Military Government for Germany as a sergeant.

Don has held numerous offices in the National Association of Accountants (Oakland Chapter), and has the commendable record of 20 years of perfect attendance at Chapter technical meetings. Other affiliations are the Financial Executives Institute (San Francisco) and Advisory Council for Armstrong College.

Soule''s policy of promoting from within the organization whenever possible is demonstrated by the following recent promotions and transfers . . . Jack Simonson has been appointed to the position of Assistant Manager of the Steel Mill Products Division, and will be headquartered in Carson. Jack was formerly Manager of the Salt Lake City Reinforcing District . . .

Jerry Silva, formally a salesman with Reinforcing in Los Angeles, will assume the responsibilities of Manager of the Salt Lake City Reinforcing District . . .

Al Hotard moves in to the position of Manager, International Sales, in San Francisco. Al was previously a Steel Buildings sales rep in Los Angeles . . .

Gene Fuller is now Manager, Dealer Development, and will be responsible for dealer development and training for the entire Steel Buildings Division. Gene has been with Soule' since 1940 and has served in many capacities . . .

William Furst has been promoted to the position of Internal Auditor, with headquarters in our Carson Accounting Department. Bill joined our L.A. Cost Accounting Department in 1972, becoming supervisor in 1974. Bill has 20 years of service in the United States Navy in the field of supply . . .

Sandy Malgren was promoted to Coordinator in the Steel Buildings International Division, S.F. . . .

Leonard Diyco promoted to Engineering Supervisor, Carson Reinforcing . . . Thom Carter promoted to Engineering Supervisor at Santa Ana . . .

Bob Scott promoted to Traffic Supervisor, Carson . . .

Jim Soule' transferred from San Diego Reinforcing to Employee Relations, Carson . . . Title change for Fred Bartlett to Marketing Service Manager.

*Photo: Al Hotard*

*Photo: Gene Fuller*

*Photo: Bob Scott*

*Photo: Jim Soule'*

*Photo: William Furst*

*Photo: Sandy Malgren*

*Photo: Jack Simonson*

*Photo: Jerry Silva*

*Photo: Leonard Diyco*

*Photo: Thom Carter*

SERVICE AWARDS

Ray Ricks, Engineering/Estimating Supervisor (RF-Phoenix) was presented with his Fifteen Year Soule' service pin on January 8 . . . Nelda Canion, Lead Calculator Operator (RF-Phoenix) received her Five Year Pin. Actually, Nelda has a combined total of 18 years of service, however there was a break in service as she left the company in 1969 for two years.

GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK

GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK to the following employees on their retirement:

Fred Webster, Engineering Supervisor (RF-Carson) retired January 1 after 30 years with Soule'. Fred was honored by co-workers at a farewell luncheon held at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles . . .

Hurley Lambert served in many capacities during his 27 years with Soule'. He started in the field, and most recently was an Estimator for Steel Buildings in San Francisco.

Best wishes to these popular gentlemen for many happy years of retirement. We'll miss you both!

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WELCOME NEWCOMERS

Charles (Chuck) Jennings joined the Soule' Buildings Division in January as a Dealer Representative. General Sales Manager Dick Marsellos tells us that Chuck brings with him more than 14 yrs. of experience in the metal building industry. He will be based in the San Francisco office, and will be responsible for dealer development in the mountain and central California territory.

It is also our pleasure to introduce to you the following new employees:

Charles (Chuck) Jennings — Dealer Representative — Steel Buildings, SF

Paul Neal — Estimator Trainee — Steel Buildings, SF

Bob Lynch — Blueprint Operator — Steel Buildings, SF

Barbara Burnham — Secretary — Employee Relations, LA

Melvin Reagan — Jr. Detailer — Steel Buildings, LA

Tom Smith — Production Foreman — Steel Mill Prod., LA

Mary Chao — Computer Op/Engr. Clk. — Steel Buildings, SF

Lawanna Trial — Blueprint Operator — Steel Buildings, LA

John Richard Kimball — LVN — Employee Relations, Carson

Karen Violett — NCR/Mohawk Operator — Accounting, SF

Shelly Love — Tag Writer — Reinforcing, Santa Ana

George Weitemeyer — Detailer — Reinforcing, Newark

JOBS IN PROGRESS

Not only Evil Knieval can go across the Snake River — so can Soule' Steel, with a new job: The Heyburn Bridge in Idaho (RF-SLC) . . . There was a "Topping Off Party" for the near-closing of the Little America job (pictured in SOULE' NEWS Fall/Winter issue). No women allowed! The gals didn't mind being excluded as much as not knowing what went on "Behind Closed Doors!"

*Photo: Steel Building Secretaries Rosalie Kotch, SF and Kay Stebnitz, LA, compare notes during the latter's recent visit to San Francisco.*

Employee Relations SPOTLIGHT

Q. We have been hearing about a Joint Labor/Management Committee between Soule' and one of the unions. Exactly what is this?

A. In brief, you might say that a Joint Labor/Management Committee between a company and a union is a form of mutual cooperation to solve one or more common problems, to ensure the welfare, stability, and survival of all. This format for mutual cooperation was used extensively during World War II when we all faced a common enemy. A few of the problems we face jointly today — a depressed construction economy; an energy shortage with costs as much as five times as high as a few months ago; intensive competition from non-union companies; increased foreign competition; exceeding high unemployment; and, a staggering amount of governmental regulation and paperwork. By facing our problems together in a non-adversary environment, we think we can achieve much greater results. It's like the old adage "Two heads are better than one!"

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PUBLIC RELATIONS IN ACTION

Following are reports of outside activities in which Soule' employees participated. In so doing, they were unofficial "goodwill ambassadors" for the company . . .

Sam Stewart, Steel Buildings Dealer Rep., is combining energy research and conservation with public relations. Sam is working on a project with Jacobs Engineering under contract with the Energy Research Development Agency. Jacobs is developing a solar-assisted heating facility for a large laundry in El Centro, and Soule' will be providing the support framing for this system. This will be Soule' Steel Company's first project in solar heating. Sam is also working, on his own, with the Architectural Dept. at Northern University of Arizona, Flagstaff, on the development of a flat plate solar collector, which would integrate the solar collector and structural roof system in one piece. Currently, his collectors are being tested at Lowell Observatory through a federal grant held by Northern University. Sam is most enthusiastic about the future of solar energy and the manufacture of these collectors by Soule'. . .

A follow-up on the part Soule' played in the construction of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial (SOULE' NEWS Fall/Winter Issue) and the dedication of the Memorial:

Joanne Tricola of the Phoenix office is pictured with the Award Plaque and Citation of Service presented to the entire Soule' Phoenix office, shop and field operations in appreciation of their efforts and contributions toward making the Memorial a reality. The Plaque and Citation was presented by Arizona's Governor Rau'l Castro, and accepted by Bill Lucas (Dist. Mgr.-RF, Phoenix) on behalf of all Soule' personnel. This letter was subsequently sent to Bill by the Governor's wife Pat, who was Honorary Chairman:

"On behalf of those involved with the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, I would like to thank you for attending and being a part of the dedication ceremonies on December 7th."

"It was indeed an honor to have you as a part of this most memorable and historical event."

"The cost of liberty, justice, and our American ideals is high, as evidenced by the great sacrifice of the men we are honoring with this memorial. It is because of people such as you who realize the value of freedom that these gallant men have not died in vain."

"I feel this memorial will serve as a continuing reminder of Arizona's involvement and gratitude toward the unique role this ship and the servicemen of Arizona have played in our continuing quest for freedom for all."

"Again, I would like to convey my appreciation for helping make this memorial a reality." . . .

Bill Lucas has been elected President of the Arizona Steel Field Erectors Association. This Association acts as a negotiation instrument for labor contracts between the Ironworkers Union and Management, and also manages all the Arizona Ironworkers Trusts . . .

Bill has also been elected Treasurer of The Executives Association of Greater Phoenix, a management-type organization consisting of one member only from each of 110 designated categories of business.

Pat and Ralph Garcia (Controller-SF Acctg) just completed a one-year term as co-Presidents of Back Junior High School P.T.A., Los Altos, CA . . .

George Weitemeyer, Detailer-RF, Newark, an accomplished pianist, is giving of his talent to his church in Fremont, CA. Undoubtedly, his fine music is adding to the inspirational quality of the church work . . .

Chairman of the Board Lee Soule' is devoting a great deal of his time to the work of "Here's Life Greater Bay Area." As Chairman of the Businessmen's Sponsoring Committee (Finance Committee) Lee and his Co-Chairman Robert Stover (of Western Temporary Services, Inc.) lead the committee whose responsibility it is to raise approximately 50% of the budgeted expense of $374,000, and the other half is to be raised through the churches. This budget is to be used for reaching 4½ million people in ten counties with a plan — a strategy that deals with spiritual attitudes of people. They believe that when the hearts and attitudes of individuals are changed, entire cities change. People, cities, and finally the nation will feel the positive impact of the national program, "Here's Life America " . . .

FRIENDS, INDEED

Twenty-two co-worker/friends rallied to the call for blood donors needed by Kay Low (Estimator-Steel Bldgs., SF) for post-surgery complications. Many others also offered, but were unable to meet some of the stringent requirements for blood donors. The Irwin Memorial Blood Bank of San Francisco sent its new Donor Mobile Unit staffed by John W. Williams, Tom Crowell, and Nurse Emmy Baker to Soule''s premises for this service. Soule' donors were: Fred Bartlett, Dan Blue, Ed Castillo, Al Colombo, Byron Dickson, Hazel Dunnigan, Verne Freer, Gene Fuller, Gordon Hall, Norm Hopp, Ron Jorstad, John Kaskavalciyan, Sandy Malgren, Dick Marsellos, Carol Marty, Shirley Mounsey, Bud Putnam, Howard Rumrey, Ed Shaban, Kathe Smith, Marilyn Springer, and former employee George Ferreboeuf.

Everyone at Soule', in his own way, offers thoughts, prayers, and good wishes to Kay for speedy recovery.

*Photo: Donors Carol Marty and Byron Dickson are pictured with Nurse Emmy Baker, and Tom Crowell of the Irwin Memorial Blood Bank.*

*Photo: Howard Rumrey talks with John W. Williams in front of the new Mobile Donor Unit.*

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شركة الزامل ـ سوليه للمباني الحديدية المحدودة

Does the above logo seem familiar to you — but you just can't place it? Yes, it's the Arabic designation for Zamil Soule' Steel Bldg. Co., Ltd., our Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia.

As we have informed you in previous issues, reports of severe housing shortages and exorbitant rental costs in the Middle East and other developing countries prompted Soule' to work out designs with Temp-Con panels for houses and dormitories to fill these needs.

Soule' was fortunate to negotiate a Joint Venture Agreement with A.H. Al-Zamil & Sons of Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. It has subsequently taken months of concerted effort on the part of both firms to complete the documents required by the intricacies of foreign trade, as well as the tremendous amount of planning and coordination needed for the physical plant and products. The plant will have a production capacity equal to our Los Angeles operation.

The very first newspaper advertisement for the Joint Venture (Arab News Supplement 1/23/77) is reproduced below in its entirety. It tells a complete story of the starting setup, and what we are presently offering.

*Photo: George Ford is pictured during his recent visit with (L to R): Bob Butler, Managing Dir. of A.R.I., Arabian Refrigeration Industry Ltd.; Khalid Al-Zamil; Adeeb Al-Zamil; Ahmed Al-Zamil; Suliman Al-Zamil. (Note: Soule' Buildings in background for expansion of A.R.I.)*

This phase of operations is being handled by the Steel Buildings International Division under the direction of Executive Vice President and Manager, Soule' International, S.A., George S. Ford. On the scene in Saudi Arabia are: Marshall Colo, Managing Director; Jim Miller, Administrative Manager; Alan Soule', Operations Manager; and Ed Lesser, Chief Estimator and Manager of Detailing and Drafting. Coordinating efforts on the "home front" will be Al Hotard, Manager, International Sales; and Sandy Malgren, Coordinator. Ron Coble' will be leaving soon to serve as General Sales Manager in Saudia Arabia.

Al Hotard is currently spending 12 weeks at the site to familiarize himself with the operations and sell buildings for manufacture at our L.A. plant. George Ford, who just recently returned from a similiar orientation trip, reported, "Saudi is no glamour spot to live in, but the business available is considerable."

We will continue to update you on the progress of this challenging new Soule' venture.

*Photo: (L to R) George Ford, Khalid Al-Zamil and Alan Soule' in front of offices for Zamil-Soule' Steel Building Co. Ltd., which are on second floor.*

*Photo: Our camera caught this group just prior to their departure for Saudi Arabia (L to R): Ed Lesser, Jim Miller, George Ford, and Marsh Colo.*

AND WHERE IN THE WORLD IS AL-KHOBAR?

The small map (L) gives the general location of Saudi Arabia with respect to neighboring countries. The arrow points to Al-Khobar, site of Zamil-Soule' Steel Bldg., Co., Ltd. You might want to check this further in a World Atlas as it is a most interesting area.

[Reproduced newspaper advertisement]

ZAMIL SOULE STEEL BLDG. LTD.

A.H. AL-ZAMIL & SONS proudly announce the introduction of its joint venture with the SOULE STEEL COMPANY of San Francisco, California.

The new company, ZAMIL-SOULE STEEL BUILDINGS COMPANY LIMITED has received its Industrial licence number 110.

ZAMIL-SOULE can supply the Kingdom with steel buildings for warehouses, factories, cold stores, recreational facilities, offices, stores and dormitory type accommodation. Our 16,000 square meter fabricating plant, located on the Dammam Industrial Estate, has a production capacity of 1,000,000 square meter of covered area per year.

The construction of the plant began in December, 1976, and the first building is scheduled to be produced in August, 1977. The ZAMIL-SOULE buildings will be computer designed and fabricated with automated systems to ensure the highest standards of quality control. Every building is completely prefabricated and ready to erect.

The buildings can be provided F.O.B. the factory, or can be delivered to site and erected by ZAMIL-SOULE's skilled and fully equipped erection crews. To better serve their customers the new company will also offer turn-key building projects.

ZAMIL-SOULE will also provide the building components listed below:

1. Painted steel and aluminium sheets. 2. Urethane insulated panels for cold stores, houses and offices. 3. Structural members — welded "I" sections and roll-formed "Z" and "C" sections.

To fill the Kingdom's immediate building needs ZAMIL-SOULE is organized and equipped to provide the above-mentioned services while it is supplying buildings from SOULE's factory in the United States.

For brochures and answers to specific questions concerning our products please write to the address given here.

*Photo: COLD STORAGE FACILITIES*

*Photo: WARE HOUSE BUILDING*

PRESIDENT: KHALID A. AL-ZAMIL GENERAL MANAGER: MARSHALL A. COLO

ZAMIL-SOULE STEEL BUILDINGS COMPANY LTD. P.O. Box 9 Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia Telephone: Al Khobar 42567 — 42784 Telex: 60059 MIRATEX SJ

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"SOULE' SPRING TRAINING '77" THEME OF DEALER MEETING

*Photo: (L to R) (D=Dealer Personnel; S=Soule' Personnel) Front Row: John Rarig-D, Jim Lynn-D, H.R. Wallace-D, Bart Wallace-D, Chuck Jennings-S, Mel Kilner-D, Fred Bartlett-S, Bob Weyand-S, Dick Marsellos-S, Jack Miller-Guest Speaker, Verne Freer-S, Otis Graven-S, Jim Castino-D, Paul Mason-D, Carol Brooks-D, Gene Springer-D, Clyde Smith-D. (Second Row) Steve Rarig-D, Lonnie Smith-D, Fred Pace-D, Gene Fuller-S, Bob Thompson-S, Doug Murray-S, Dorland Kirk-D, Harvey Gore-D, Ian Miller-S, Doyle Burnside-D, Charles Beck-D, Frank Gore-D, Harvey Gore-D. (Third Row) Gail Gibson-D, Loren Seibel-D, Mark Imberi-D, Bob Bowers-D, Loren Sederquist-D, Alan Rosenberg-D, Bill Pelfrey-D, Rus Miller-D, Howard Rumrey-S, Jim Gary Hall-D, Wes Vaught-D, Ira Briggs-D, Jim Armstrong-D, Larry Smith-D, Dick Finlayson-D, Andy Shapiro-D, Phil Termath-S, Roger Benton-D, Paul Williams-D. (Fourth Row) R. R. Tydings-D, Arnold Raskin-D, Bing Prichard-D, Bob Bridges-D, Charles Lambert-D, Al Lampe-D, Doug Ted Molfino-D, Al Erhard-D, Sam Stewart-S, Leon Leisicka-D, Marvin Leisicka-D, Lee Soule'-S, Pete Heineman-S, Paul Houret-D, Bert Barber-D, Clive Sollitt-D, John Crowhurst-S.*

There were no "holdouts" at this Spring training session, held at Hyatt Lake Tahoe, Incline, Nevada, on Feb. 13-16. Steel Building Dealers paid careful attention as "Manager" George Ford, "Coach" Dick Marsellos, and their staff outlined plans for the coming year. An inspiring seminar entitled, "Marketing Construction Services," was conducted by Jack Miller, President of Group Communications, Inc.

Rosalie Kotch saw to it that the "Ladies' Days" were also busy and interesting.

On the final evening, an Awards Banquet was held with the following awards presented:

DEALER OF THE YEAR: - Central — S. L. Miller - Southwest — The Shapiro Co. - Northwest — Commercial Industries Co., Inc.

BUILDING OF THE YEAR: - Central — S & M Welding Co., Ltd., Honolulu — S & M Welding Co., Ltd., Dealer - Southwest — West Wings Center, Long Beach — Carl Brooks, Inc., Dealer - Northwest — Thurman Industries, Kirkland WA — Commercial Industries, Inc. Dealer

OUTSTANDING SALES: - Hallanson Corp. - Commercial Industries Co., Inc. - S & M Welding Co., Ltd. - Carl Brooks, Inc.

*Photo: (L to R) Front Row: Claudine Seibel, Esther Rumrey, Susie Jennings, Ruby Bartlett, Linda Armstrong, Jeanie Smith, Pad Ford, Linda Bridges, Helen Miller, Betty Wallace, Rosalie Kotch, Isobel Murray, Karol Heineman, Ann Finlayson, Margaret Cropper, Florence Vaughn, Sharon Springer, Sue Cairo, Jeri Kirk, Doreen Elhard, Emma Rashkin, Paddy Tydings. Back Row: Barbara Gore, Mary Brooks, Ann Soule', Coleen Molfino, Wanda Smith, Florence Burnside, Jan Gibson, Delia Marsellos, Debbie Benton, LaVella Lesicka, Betsy Hall, Sally Lesicka, Lenore Weyand, Shelby Shapiro, Olga Pace, Karin Crowhurst, Curly Lynn, Alice Briggs, Jane Beck, Lorraine Powers, Marty Gore, Paige Barber.*

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STEELING ATTENTION

THE MEMORIES LINGER ON: S.F. So-So-Crats' Annual Kiddie Party well arranged (as usual). 25 starry-eyed moppets, such as Shelly St. John, Rosalie Kotch's granddaughter, (pictured with Santa), so excited and happy, in a word: delightful! . . . And the So-So-Crats remembered the "big kids", too, with an evening at the El Rancho Motel in Millbrae. Pictured below are just a few of the many smiling faces at the well-attended dinner party . . .

The L.A. party at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello, on December 3, really got the holiday season off to a good start: Good friends, food music — and will you take a look at those prize packages pictured below!

*Photo: Harding and Dorothy Lem*

*Photo: (L to R) Mary Fabbri (Mrs. Andy), Rosalie Kotch, and Retiree Joe Fabbri.*

*Photo: Bill and Frances Bjorkquist*

*Photo: (L to R) Ken and Dorothy Notter, Helen and John Englert.*

*Photo: Barbara Gebauer*

*Photo: (L to R) Al and Judy Hotard, Leota and Warren Grundfor, Evelyn and Ken Gilpin.*

HERE COME THE BRIDES: When it comes to hiring employees who are compatible, you will have to look far to beat LA Employee Relations. Yes, Cupid struck again! Carol Turner (Steel Bldg. Sales) and Rick Wright (Steel Bldg. Engr.) were married at Las Vegas on Feb. 12. Their many friends at Soule' wish this popular couple a wonderful life. (Ed. Note: Since Rick is usually the photographer, who took pictures?). . .

*Photo: Mr. and Mrs. Rick Wright (Carol Turner)*

MOM IS A CO-ED: Remember the old "report card days" when mom and dad compared your grades unfavorably with theirs (and you thought age had fogged their memories)? Well, the Garcia boys (sons of Ralph, Controller-SF) have the actual proof. Mother Pat Garcia received her AA Degree from Foothill Jr. College, Mt. View, CA, with a 3.7 grade point average! Her major is Psychology. Nice going, Pat . . . So the boys proceeded to win honors of their own: Ralph, Jr. 16½, and Patrick 15½, played for Awalt H.S. JV Football Team which won the championship in the Santa Clara Valley League. Patrick also made All League Safety.

HOBBY LOBBY: Dave Taylor's (RF-SLC) hobby is custom built dog houses and cat trees. Dave will make them with carpeting and whatever the customer wishes. Isn't that a super idea? With coordinated decor of his own, Kitty should leave your furniture alone. Margery VanDusen purchased one, so maybe she can report on the effectiveness. And who would mind being relegated to a custom designed dog house!

*Photo: The Proud Winners: (L to R) Larry Clapp and Mel Durham (Doubles), Thom Carter (Team), Mike Hassett (Singles), and Wally Duniec (Team).*

THE CHAM-PEENS!!: Santa Ana Reinforcing won all the trophies in the Annual Ping Pong Tournament against Los Angeles Reinforcing Division.

Never mind, Los Angeles Reinforcing, remember the famous words of the Rams and the Dodgers: "There's always next year."

BASSINET SET: Cindy and David Taylor (Detailer-RF,SLC) proud, first-time parents with the arrival on Feb. 23 of Candice, 8 lbs. 1 oz. . . A third grandchild for Dee and Bill Lucas (Dist. Mgr.-RF, Phoenix). Eric Michael born to Kenny and Pati Dye . . .

Jerry Lynn Grimes 15, (daughter of Jerry Grimes (RF-Fresno) was crowned Ideal Miss at Clovis, CA. A sophomore at Clovis H.S., Jerry Lynn competed against 50 entrants, performing a mime of Vicki Carr's record "Wind Me Up." In August she will travel to Baton Rouge, L.A., to compete for the World Title of Ideal Miss. Good luck Jerry Lynn, we'll be expecting good news from that competition, too . . .

*Photo: A Mime Becomes "Ideal Miss"*

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ations, and Plant Superintendents John Englert and James Lucenti.

The Gas Company Industrial CONCERN Program started in 1974 to recognize industrial gas users that had recorded notable energy savings.

The objective of the program is to encourage industrial users to adopt energy conservation practices and disseminate information about energy saving industrial equipment and operation methods.

Soule' is only the second steel producer to earn Industrial CONCERN recognition.

Congratulations and thanks to Mill personnel on this outstanding effort!

CONSERVE ENERGY AT HOME — AT WORK

It's good for the world . . . and it's good for your wallet!

Whether we obtain our energy from oil, gas or electricity (or a combination of these sources) it's up to us to learn to use it wisely.

In some parts of the West we are also learning the importance of saving water.

Suprisingly, we find we have been unintentionally wasteful of resources taken for granted all of our lives. And with this realization, it can become almost a game to find ways and means of cutting down usage.

What have you discovered?

Just about everyone has found that cutting the thermostat down to 65° still provides adequate comfort . . . it's easy to get into the habit of flicking the switch so lights aren't burning in empty rooms . . baking several items at one time gives you two (or three or four) for the price of one . . . full loads in washers, dryers, and dishwashers cut usage of heat, water . . . and steps for the operator . . . washing cars with a bucket of water works just fine, doesn't it? . . . car pooling can be a real "trip" with the right group.

And if you still aren't convinced, remember: Pollution is a by-product of using energy. When we use less, we pollute less.

Let's resolve to do all we can to conserve wherever we are.

Some Soule' people have already started energy-saving innovations:

To keep electricity and company expenses down, Connie Davis (RF-SLC) made up a list of abbreviations for all telex users to reduce the number of impulses. All telex messages are prepunched on tape at no charge. Savings of approximately $5 to $10 per month have been effected since September 1976. Connie reports she hasn't had any complaints about not being able to decipher messages, either . . . The company van meets employees in San Francisco at a location convenient to public transportation . . . a number of carpools also proving beneficial for San Francisco commuters. The most news-worthy must be the 5-rider pool from the Walnut Creek area. Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow, nor flooded carburetors, nor flat tires, nor just plain conking out can daunt this hardy group: Carol Marty, Don Watkins, Charlie Mayers Ian Miller, and Bud Putnam. On more than one occasion Scott Anders[on] has "rescued" them from the aforementioned afflictions . . . Lowell Carstensen has been one of the pioneers in setting up solar heating for the swimming pool at his church. Although there are still a few problems to solve, the large pool is successfully being warmed with solar heat. . .

*Photo: If at first you don't suceed, try again! Salt Lake Reinforcing reports their Peterbilt (pictured in our last issue) "petered out" so it was returned to LA and an International brought in. (Trick of the month: Connie Davis managed to picture the large rig, loaded trailer, and three Soule' signs).*

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Officer's Training, and served with the Searchlight Battalion and Combat Engineers, and had overseas duty in Italy.

On returning to civilian life, Stan became a salesman with Soule' Equipment Company, and then in 1946 with Soule' Steel Company. He was promoted to Asst. Sales Manager in 1958, Vice President in 1961. He has been a Director since 1952.

Stan and Anne Soule' have four sons, one daughter, and three grandchildren. He is a member of the World Trade Club, Rotary Club of San Francisco, and Orinda Woods Tennis Club.

The late Edward L. Soule', Sr. believed that management — and especially Soule's — should work as hard as, or harder than everyone else. Accordingly, Lee and Stan are often the first to arrive and the last to leave; and are active, working members of the company, the industry, and the community.

We offer them congratulations and sincere best wishes in their new roles.

MR. BILLION

The movie starring Jackie Gleason and Valerie Perrine that was filmed in Soule's S.F. plant last year (SOULE' NEW SUMMER 1976) is now being shown under the name MR. BILLION.

SOULE' NEWS

Spring 1977 Issue

Published Quarterly by the Soule' Steel Company 1750 Army Street San Francisco, California

Betty Trailer, Editor Howard S. Soule', Advisor

- Connie Davis — Salt Lake City - Libby Kendrick — Sacramento - Furman Davis — Phoenix - Esther Longnecker — San Diego - Hazel Dunnigan — San Francisco - Niles O. Millar — Alumni - Jo Gould — Fresno - Terri Olesh — Los Angeles - Mary Ferrell — Santa Ana - Barbara Paige — Ventura - Maria Hebert — Newark - John Rogachenko — Carson