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News
News continued from page 48. Information on the Institute's 2005-2006 Seminar Series will be available soon. MISL is a technological organization that serves as an educational and informational resource for those interested in masonry design and construction. For more information, please visit www.masonrystl.org.
Texas
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will host its 50th anniversary celebration and convention in Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort, September 7-10.
The convention will include inspirational speakers and networking events, as well as educational seminars and workshops to educate women in construction and prepare them for brighter futures. The meeting's keynote speaker, Cathy Larsen, will engage attendees with her keynote address: "Radical Ideas for Radical Results." To learn more about NAWIC or the convention, please visit www.nawic.org or call (817) 877-5551.
Washington, D.C.
Future handymen and handywomen can have fun learning about the art and craft of building at the National Building Museum's Festival of the Building Arts on September 17 from 10 am. to 4:30 pm.
Master craftspeople will lead children and adults as they lay brick, practice hammering and nail driving, create photo stands with quick-drying concrete, build a city out of boxes, thatch a roof, climb aboard construction equipment, help build a log cabin and much more. In addition to the hands-on activities, families can watch craftspeople build furniture from tree limbs and can climb aboard construction equipment at the outdoor "petting 200." A free hard hat will make youngsters part of the team and the action.
The free, one-day festival, held rain or shine, will give visitors of all ages the rare opportunity to participate in and observe traditional and contemporary building crafts. The Festival of the Building Arts is presented by The Associated General Contractors of America.
The National Building Museum, created by an act of Congress in 1980 and celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is a private, nonprofit institution that examines and interprets American achievements in building through exhibitions, education programs and publications.
The Museum is located at 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., at the entrance to the Judiciary Square Metro station on the Red Line. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 pum. Admission is free; a donation of $5 is suggested.
For public inquiries, call (202) 272-2448, or visit www.nbm.org.
Autumn in Asheville:
MCAA's Midyear Meeting
Guests at this year's Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Midyear Meeting, October 9-11, will enjoy North Carolina's fabulous fall. Nestled near Asheville and tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the historic Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa welcomes guests with splendid views, old world charm, luxury amenities and an award-winning golf course. Built in 1913 from granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain, the resort boasts exceptional service and Southern hospitality, making it one of the most original hotels in the country.
Attendees can grab a round of golf at the Inn's Donald Ross course, as well as enjoy an indoor pool and giant sports complex. Plus, the Inn features a 40,000-square-foot spa, consistently ranked one of the top in the world.
In addition to MCAA meetings, activities throughout the three-day event include a historic trolley tour, a golf outing and tours of the world-famous Biltmore Estate-a 250-room chateau that was once home to George Vanderbilt and his family. Other attractions in and near Asheville include Linville Caverns, the Hickory Furniture Mart and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. For the adventurer, Asheville is home to plenty of hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing and horseback riding.
For more information about the 2005 Midyear Meeting, contact MCAA at (800) 536-2225 or visit www.masoncontractors.org. Be involved in your industry's future!
Industry News
Hanson Brick & Tile Appoints
New Director of Marketing
Hanson Brick & Tile, the largest brick manufacturer in North America, has announced Kathleen Jonila as its new. News continued on page 52