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This will be my last monthly commentary as President of the MCAA. I must say, the last two years have gone by quickly. I now understand what all of the past MCAA Presidents told me before I took office.

This will be my last monthly commentary as President of the MCAA. I must say, the last two years have gone by quickly. I now understand what all of the past MCAA Presidents told me before I took office.

The last two years have gone by quickly. I now understand what all of the past MCAA Presidents told me before I took office.

Here we are, another year behind us, and a hope for a better year ahead. Many will ask me, as President, what is ahead for the MCAA in 2010?

Start the year strong and rejuvenate at the World of Masonry, Feb. 2-5, 2010. While the economy is still not as strong as anyone would like it to be, we can’t pass up this great opportunity to rejuvenate with fellow industry members.

Start the year strong and rejuvenate at the World of Masonry, Feb. 2-5, 2010. While the economy is still not as strong as anyone would like it to be, we can’t pass up this great opportunity to rejuvenate with fellow industry members.

Start the year strong and give your company a competitive edge by attending the 2010 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry.

“Green” is the catchphrase of the construction industry and society, in general, these days. The MCAA recently had an excellent green opportunity for our members.

We just completed our 2009 Midyear Meeting held at the Hyatt Manchester on the waterfront in San Diego and we had a great time.

As president of the MCAA, I often will hear, "What is the MCAA doing for me?" Following are just a few of the many important issues with which your association is involved.

There has been much talk as of late regarding the potential change of what has traditionally been known as a C-216 standard brick.

The MCAA met with the NCMA and the BIA for a Vision 20/20 strategy meeting June 4 and 5 in Chicago.

The MCAA has just completed another successful legislative conference, held April 20-22 in Washington, D.C.

As president of the MCAA, I am often asked why one would want to be a member, and what one gets out of a membership.

Are you a contractor member of the MCAA? If you are, you need to be applauded.

The MCAA has just concluded another successful annual convention at the World of Masonry Show.

When you think of vision 2020, your mind goes straight to the thought of your eyesight and having perfect vision. In the next few years, the masonry industry is going to have a new understanding of vision 2020.

When you think of vision 2020, your mind goes straight to the thought of your eyesight and having perfect vision. In the next few years, the masonry industry is going to have a new understanding of vision 2020.

In the next few years, the masonry industry is going to have a new understanding of vision 2020.

2008 began with a quick start with the MCAA new partnership with Hanley Wood World of Concrete and World of Masonry.

As an industry, we need to be prepared to take advantage of future recovery.

"How is your business doing?" This seems to be the first question I hear when speaking with someone.

Have you ever been to a Fastest Trowel on the Block contest? I know many of you have. These contests are energetic and exciting.

Have you ever been to a Fastest Trowel on the Block contest? I know many of you have. These contests are energetic and exciting.

Have you ever been to a Fastest Trowel on the Block contest? I know many of you have. These contests are energetic and exciting.

Next month, U.S. citizens will elect a new leader of our country as well as his supporting cast in Congress.

I've spent the last few days sitting in on meetings with one of our industry partners and have come away very enthused about the future direction of our industry.

Many of my friends and business acquaintances have asked me what I get out of my membership and participation in the MCAA. I share the following story with them.

While many of us in the industry are feeling the impact of the economic downturn, it is extremely important to keep the MCAA in your plans for the year ahead.

The impact our leaders in Washington have on our bottom line is extremely important to the well being of our businesses.

The recent rollout of the MCAA national certification program has been successful. Together, the industry is working to help alleviate one of our greatest concerns: quality of work.

This month, I want to share some insight about a very important MCAA annual event: the Legislative Conference.

If you were at the World of Concrete, I know you had a rewarding experience. If you did not attend, you missed a lot.

It was a great honor for me to be installed as the new president of the MCAA in January at the annual convention in Las Vegas.

The 2006 Masonry Showcase was a success, with Vegas always being a popular destination, the exceptional education sessions we offered, and the variety and quality of our exhibitors.