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From the Editor
Taking Tech to Work
Tom Inglesby, editor
tom@editor7.com

Are you of the Connected Generation? Do you pilot a Palm around the job site? Does your business card have "I pack an iPaq" on it?

Technology comes in

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cation for the association, the development of a kit to assist in the recruiting of young people and the development of three training textbooks as a response to projected shortfalls in the future workforce. In addition, Pettit has served as S

During a recent board meeting, it was agreed the association needed a long range plan if we were to achieve a greater goal. It was clear that as we launched this new plan, we needed to state our philosophy of action and effect. It is appropriate to talk

THE LAST DAY OF THE EXPO, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed registrants for the post expo Disney tour to a reception featuring Disney characters who helped meet, greet and welcome attendees.



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G. Alan Griffin
Vice President, Region B

Edgar Boettcher, III
Vice President, Region C

Donald E. Larsen
Vice President, Region D

John J. Smith, Sr.
Vice President, Region E

W. T. (Jerry) Vernon

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in the Knoxville Room of the Opryland Hotel. Following roll call and the filing of reports by Officers, Regional Vice Presidents and Committee Chairmen, the Chair called upon Charles Velardo, Ch

"Masonry Week" Declared in Michigan

Michigan Governor William G. Milliken recently honored the masonry industry in his state by declaring "Masonry Week in Michigan." Pictured are those who were on hand for the ceremony in the governor's office (

On Saturday afternoon the MCAA International Mixed Doubles Invitational Tennis Tournament was held. Center photo-the winners, Alice Sutherland and Bill Dentinger. In the right photo are the runners-up, Shirley Dentinger and Jerry Dufour while in the left

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Elect Boettcher State Chairman

New MMCA Officers, Edgar Boettcher, Jr., and Francis Costella (second and third from left) are congratulated by MCAA President Robert Ebeling (left) and Regional Vice President William Dentinger, far right.

Guilie Soave of Skyline Construction Co.

Charles Costella, Steve Finkle, Gabriele Girimonte, Medard Heimann and Walter Schmidt of Monte Costella Co.

Mike Ebeling. Tom Ebeling and George Howarth of Ebeling & Hicks.

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