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CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Mark Kemp Chairman
Mason Contractors Association ofAmerica Mark@superiormasonry.com
Staying Busy for You
So, I hope everyone had a great July and the rest of the group for the out�4th, but also took some time to remem�standing job they do. Events like this will 1had the honor of ber how fortunate we are to have our ensure our industry has the craftsmen or freedoms. So often, we have a tendency craftswomen needed for our future. speakingat the National to take things for granted, not realizing Julyhas been abusymonth for MCAA
MasonrySkills Challenge
all the hard work and dedication of oth�We had our training session for our Mason�ers. Well the same applies to MCAA, so I ry Foundation in Dallas in mid-July. We
luncheon in Kansas City.
would like to say "thank you" to all our have a great group ofleaders who are now members for supporting the association, ready to go out spreading the word about and a special thanks to the members your MasonryFoundation and start getting ed to have the opportunity to meet more who are actively supporting the associa�the commitments. This foundation will mason contractors from Florida and to tion -not only financially -but also enable our industry to not only control its give them an update on everything through time commitment. future, but also impact your businesses MCAA is doing for them nationally. This
I had the honor of speaking at the future. I hope all of you will support the is a very exciting time for the Florida National Masonry Skills Challenge lun�Masonry Foundation, and remember that Chapter, because they just got approval cheon in Kansas City. What a great it is an investment in your future. of their State Check Off program. event! A special"hats off" to Bryan Light As this issue ofMasonry goes to press, They always say,"Save the best for last."
Jeff and I will be heading to D.C. to talk So, here it is: the MCAA Midyear Meeting withthe Bricklayers Union about continu�in Milwaukee! This will be a great event, so COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2014 ing their sponsorship of the skills cbal1enge don't miss out on this opportunity to have
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at Masonry Madness, among other things. a great time in a great city on a Great lake
Be sure to catch the September 2014 issue of Masonry, which will feature We will be speaking with the Laborers (no pun intended). My wife, Pauline, and
articles covering current trends and Union about sponsoring a new eventto be I are looking forward to showing you our examining industry issues, including:
held during Masonry Madness as well hometown. Pauline has puttogether a nice
SAFETY Both the Bricklayers and the Laborers welcome basket for you upon your arrival, Get sound advice and know�Union continue to work with MCAA for highlighting local favorites. Some of the how on integrating safety into the advancement of the masonry industry. social events we have scheduled are a spe�
your company from an industry
While in D.C., we also will meet with some cial event at our condo, Awards Banquet at
executive.
key representatives on the Check-Offbill the Harley Museum, and our Oosing MIXERS, PUMPS AND While we expect the bill to hit the floor in Banquet starting with a river cruise stop�DELIVERY SYSTEMS
August, we need to make thatlastpush.As ping at Barnacle Buds (a true land mark Masonry examines how mixers,
of July 18, 2014, we have 218 House and along the river), and then to our final des�
pumps and delivery systems can
20 Senate sponsors. tination, The Horny Goat
perform well on the jobsite, withstand vigorous use and We executive officers will head to Park There will be music to fit the theme of reduce labor costs. City, Utah, at the end ofJulyfor the NCMA the eveningand different events inwhich to JOBSITE SET-UP convention. Both organizations look for�participate. Mark your calendars for Sept
Masonry will spotlight a few of ward to this meeting, so we can discuss 10-13. Along with the fun, we will have the latest and greatest essentials whatis happeningin the masonry industry, some important meetings, such as our to make setting up your jobsite
our organizations, and worlefficient and cost effective.
industry problems. We have applied for a upcoming year, a board meeting, contrac�For advertising information, contact grant with the NCMA Foundation to be tor's round table and something new this
Marvin Diamond used for workforce development year, SpeedDating.vVe look forward to see�770.431.0867, ext. 208 After spending a couple days in Park ing allofyou in Milwaukee and, ifyou have Toll-free: 888.303.5639 City, Jeff and I are heading to Florida for anyquestions, please frel free to contact me,
E-mail: marvin@lionhrtpub.com
a State Masonry Convention. I am excit-Mark@superiormasonry.com IMAS
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