Masonry Magazine June 2005 Page. 24
MCAA-2005 Masonry Convention
Convention continued from page 16
Masonry Showcase
WITH OVER 4,600 CSI and 1,700 MCAA registrants in attendance, it's no wonder the exhibit hall was jam-packed for three days straight. Over 80 vendors exhibited their masonry products, equipment and services, offering something for everyone. Contractors and exhibitors alike were very pleased with the Masonry Showcase experience, and smiles were seen all around.
Some of the new items exhibited during the Masonry Showcase and other Spring construction shows can be found on page 36.
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International Skills Challenge
AT THE 2005 International Masonry Skills Challenge, 22 of the top apprentices across the nation showed their stuff for MCAA and CSI attendees, proving that the masonry industry's skilled workforce is alive and well.
The top-placing contestants for each skill level were:
First-Year Apprentices
First Place
Thomas Sautkus, District Council
Training Center, Addison,
Second Place
Brian Legarth, F&R Masonry, Inc.,
Valley View, Ohio
Third Place
Chad Galloway, Galloway's Masonry,
Conyers, Ga.
Second-Year Apprentices
First Place
Troy Holmes, Foti Construction,
Cleveland, Ohio
Second Place
Christopher Kowalczyk, District Councill
Training Center, Addison,
Third Place
Juan Capetilo, DMG.
Arlington, Texas
Third-Year Apprentices
First Place
John Nero, FB&S Masonry, Inc.,
Stow, Ohio
Second Place
Chris Pruitt, Masonry Specialist,
Chattanooga, Tenn
Third Place
Jaime Salas, Brodie Contractors,
Raleigh, NC.
All winners received trophies, tool bags and tools, plus first-place winners received $1,000, second-place winners $500, and $250 to third-place winners.