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FROM THE EDITOR
Jennifer Morrell Editor
Jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com
Footsteps to the Future
This issue of Masonry examines efforts to develop our masonry workforce. I have had this conversation repeatedly with mason contractors around the country. It's a common theme: We don't have enough skilled labor. The time to rebuild our workforce is now, and the MCAA is mak�ing strides in a progre~ive initiative to do just that (see "A Masonry Workforce for Tomorrow:' p. 32).
This issue also covers SkillsUSA win�ners (p. 14). Our own MCAA chairman, Mark Kemp, was a keynote speaker at this fantastic event that showcases the skills and hard work of our young and future masons.
And now, more good news: I received a note from Beverley McCauleywho, with her husband, Don, owns and operates Hunt Shown Is Tyler McCauley as aColonial brick
Country Masonry Inc. in Leesburg, Va maker during Colonial Days at bis school In
Beverly asked herlocal rep,Lynne Dewitt Vlrgl_n_la_. _________ from LC Smith, if she could provide samples of handmade bricks from Old Carolina for her son's school project about Colonial Days. Nine-year-old Tyler decided h.e wanted his Colonial occupation to be a brick maker.
Don worked with Tyler for a while, showing him the technique of building with bricks. Tyler made a brick planter, all by himself He also made a display to share with his class showing the different way that bricks were made in the Colonial Days.
Tyler explained to his classmates how bricks stand the test oftime and are truly the most green, reusable, long-lasting, valuable, and cost-efficient material, and how masonry truly is a craftsmanship trade.
"He had a speech and demonstration, and he really did an amazing job:' Beverly said. "We were so proud that he wants to follow in his Dad's footsteps in masonry at the age of 9 ;'
I am happy to know we have a mason in the making, who will have excellent instruction at the hands of the McCauleys and Hunt Country Masonry. Every skilled mason counts. IMAS
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