Masonry Magazine October 1999 Page. 46
MASONRY
SHOW
National Masonry
Manpower Forum
The MCAA will conduct the 3rd Annual National Masonry Manpower Forum during THE MASONRY SHOW. This informal round-table discussion will cover the important issues facing apprentice training in masonry today. Methods, problems and solutions related to training and recruiting will be discussed. Time will also be given for discussion of current training and recruiting efforts. All MASONRY SHOW attendees interested in training and recruiting are invited to attend this complimentary breakfast session.
Manpower Forum
Thursday, February 10,
7:00am - 8:30am
Masonry Skills Challenge
Come watch as regional winners from apprentice competitions around the United States and other countries compete to be named international champion. Each competitor will be given three hours to complete a specified project. The projects will then be judged on laying to the line, plumb and level, appearance, cleanliness and overall quality. Awards, including a $1,000 cash prize for first place in each level, will be presented in the competition pavilion at 3:00pm. The Masonry Skills Challenge is an international competition of masonry apprentices in three levels: 1st, 2nd, 3rd. The Challenge is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry and is designed to not only spotlight our industry's finest young masons, but also to spotlight careers in the masonry industry.
Masonry Skills Challenge
Thursday, February 10,
11:00am-2:00pm
Blockbuster
Competition
The spotlight will be on the top masons from around the country as the Blockbuster competition takes Nevada by storm. There are no second-chances in this single-heat competition hosted by the Mason Contractors Association of Southern Nevada. Experienced mason artists will compete to lay the most block with the most accuracy with just a tiny bit of time. If you have not seen this competition, you have not experienced the roar of the cheering crowd.
Blockbuster
Wednesday, February 9, 10:00am-11:30am