Masonry Magazine October 2000 Page. 40
MASONRY SHOWCASE
Fastest Trowel Competition, Sponsored by Spec Mix Inc.
Friday, 5:00 PM
Orange County Convention Center
(Masonry Showcase badge required for admittance)
The spotlight will be on the top masons from around the country as the Fastest Trowel Competition heats up in Orlando. There are no second chances in this single-heat competition. 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!
National Masonry Manpower Forum
Thursday, 12:00-1:00 PM
Rosen Plaza Hotel
The MCAA will conduct the 4th Annual National Masonry Manpower Forum during the Masonry Showcase. 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 Showcase attendees are invited to attend. Lunch will be served-please indicate attendance on registration form.
Masonry Skills Challenge
Saturday, 10:30-1:30 PM
Orange County Convention Center
(Masonry Showcase badge required for admittance)
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 area sharply at 3:30pm.
The Masonry Skills Challenge is an international competition of masonry apprentices in three levels: 1", 2", 3. 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.