Masonry Magazine January 2007 Page. 78
News
MCAA's President, Frank Campitelli, and keynote speaker, Joe Clark. Portrayed in the Warner Brothers film, "Lean on Me," Clark is best known as the man who, with the aid of a bullhorn, a baseball bat and the strength of his convictions, took a crime-infested, drug-ridden, inner-city high school and transformed it into an institution filled with serious learning and immeasurable pride.
Chris Huckabee, AIA, presents his "Selling Masonry vs. Tilt-Up in the School Market" on Feb. 23. Attendees will leave with the facts and information to refute the false claims that are targeted at school officials by the tilt-up industry.
MCAA's International Masonry Skills Challenge apprentice competition will draw crowds on the afternoon of Feb. 23.
The Sea World Show Express Tour will give you VIP access, with reserved seats at two animal shows, as well as a guided tour. Park admission and transportation are included in this three-hour tour.
On Feb. 24, come cheer on the journeyman masons and their teams at the Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition.
MCAA and NCMA's joint closing event will be held at Universal Studios on Feb. 24. The evening will begin at the Groove Lounge, with a private buffet dinner and full bar. After dinner, our party will move to the "Islands of Adventure," where participants will have private access to one of the park's most popular locations: Marvel Super Hero Island. Ride the Incredible Hulk coaster, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Doctor Doom's Fearfall as often as you like - without waiting in line!
For more information, please visit www.masonryshowcase.com.
Texas
Texas Masonry Council's 2006-2007 Convention will be Aug. 7-9, 2007, at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, please visit www.texas-masonrycouncil.org.
Industry News
Marshalltown Company Promotes Dan Kester
Marshalltown is pleased to announce that Dan Kester has been promoted to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. Kester has been with Marshalltown for more than five years, serving as director of marketing and, more recently, director of operations. Kester will assume his new duties this month.
Marshalltown Company would also like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Jim Stormont, former vice president of sales and marketing, who retired at the end of 2006. Stormont has been with Marshalltown Company for the past five years, and has been instrumental in the company's growth and success.
Nawkaw Corporation Presents at the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference
Russell Gray, CEO of Nawkaw Corporation, recently spoke at the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Washington, DC. Gray's presentation highlighted two of Nawkaw's historic restoration projects, one in the United States and one in Australia. Both projects involved blending brick and mortar combinations to match historical masonry.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Names Steven P. Richman President
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven P. Richman as president.
Richman will be responsible for all facets of the business as it relates to the Milwaukee brand and its leadership role in manufacturing and marketing professional and industrial heavy-duty, portable corded and cordless power tools, pneumatic tools, accessories and safety equipment. He will report directly to Horst Pud-
Region B Skills Challenge Contest
Bryan Light
Brick SouthEast, Inc.
The 2006 Brick SouthEast (BSE) Manpower Forum was held on Oct. 14, 2006, at the San Destin Hilton in San Destin, Fla.
Twenty-eight, first-, second- and third-year apprentices from the nine state BSE region labored for, not only, southern bragging rights, but also for the opportunity to compete in the International Masonry Skills Challenge, sponsored by the Mason Contractors Association of America.
The contest was a 3-1/2 hour event, not including the written test that was given the day before. Local suppliers donated the materials, and a jury of selected masonry instructors, masons and architects from across the region completed the judging.
Next year's BSE Manpower Forum will be held at the San Destin Hilton from Oct. 12-13, 2007.
For more information, visit www.gobricksoutheast.com.
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