MCAA Gateway: February 2019

Words: Todd Fredrick

Donate to the MCAA’s Annual Online Auction 

Show your support for the masonry industry 

Show your support for the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the masonry industry by donating to the MCAA’s Annual Online Auction, held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 through Thursday, April 25, 2019. The MCAA’s Online Auction offers mason contractors the opportunity to purchase products for a fraction of the cost of retail while supporting the Association and masonry industry at the same time. All proceeds support MCAA programs and efforts to support the interests of mason contractors. You can support the masonry industry by donating products and services to be auctioned during the MCAA’s Online Auction. Previously donated items have included scaffolding, mast climbers, masonry tools, gift certificates, vacation packages and much more. No item is too large or small. Please download the MCAA’s Online Auction donation form at www.masoncontractors.org/auction for additional information.  Benefits of Donating  All donors will be listed in MCAA Online Auction coverage in MASONRY. In addition, donors will also receive the following benefits:  Retail Value of $500 or More 
    • Featured product announcement or case study on the MCAA website and MCAA newsletter 
  • Company and donation listed in MCAA Online Auction coverage in MASONRY 
Retail Value of $5,000 or More 
  • Premium Buyer’s Guide listing on MCAA website for one year 
    • Featured product announcement or case study on the MCAA website and MCAA newsletter 
  • Company and donation listed in MCAA Online Auction coverage in MASONRY 
Retail Value of $10,000 or More 
    • One attendee package to 2019 MCAA Midyear Meeting 
  • Premium Buyer’s Guide listing on MCAA website for one year 
    • Featured product announcement or case study on the MCAA website and MCAA newsletter 
  • Company and donation listed in MCAA Online Auction coverage in MASONRY 
Retail Value of $15,000 or More 
    • Listed as a MCAA Corporate Partner for 2019 with full benefits 
  • One attendee package to 2019 MCAA Midyear Meeting 
    • Premium Buyer’s Guide listing on MCAA website for one year 
    • Featured product announcement or case study on the MCAA website and MCAA newsletter 
  • Company and donation listed in MCAA Online Auction coverage in MASONRY 
The MCAA’s Online Auction will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 through Thursday, April 25, 2019 at www.masoncontractors.org/auction. Please contact the MCAA office at 800-536-2225 if you have any questions regarding the MCAA’s Online Auction or how to donate. 

Top 10 Reasons to Join the Masonry Team Brochure

The masonry industry offers great benefits including advancement opportunities, job security, paid training, and financial strength - and that’s just the beginning! From endless career opportunities to working with cutting-edge technology, this essential promotional tool highlights the top ten reasons to start a career in the masonry industry. It’s great to use and distribute at career fairs, and it’s FREE to MCAA members. Visit www.masoncontractors.org/careers to order yours today!
Upcoming MCAA Webinars for February 2019 The MCAA Webinar Series features live and on demand webinars on topics such as job site safety new construction technology increasing profits and more.  Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live to view a full schedule of upcoming programs and to register. -------------------- LIFE: Live Incident Free Everyday Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST -------------------- How to Plan for a Successful Business Transition Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST -------------------- Building Engagement: Keep YOUR Top Talent from Becoming THEIRS Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST -------------------- Self-Evaluation Workshop Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST -------------------- Assuring the Successful Continuation of Your Family Business Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST -------------------- How to Prepare a Professional Masonry Submittal Package Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST

New MCAA Members for February 2019

Apache Stone Phoenix, AZ 623-581-7625 Contractor Member
Arizona Masonry Guild & Contractors Association Phoenix, AZ 602-262-0510 Chapter Member Bay State Restoration, Ltd. Warren, RI 401-245-0755 Contractor Member Harold Friberg Portland, OR 503-224-1940 Chapter Member Harris Consolidated Rebar Tucson, AZ 520-295-8989 Supplier Member Hensel Construction Fountaintown, IN 317-989-9993 Contractor Member Innovative Design, Inc. San Jose, CA 408-288-9200 Contractor Member
Mason Conctractor Association of California, Inc. Fair Oaks, CA 916-966-7666 Chapter Organization McMaster Concrete Products Medley, FL 305-863-8854 Supplier Member Metro Masonry, Inc. Cordova, TN 901-737-7001 Contractor Member Powers Reinforcing Fabricators Phoenix, AZ 602-349-5798 Supplier Member
RD Masonry Jacksonville, FL 904-992-6468 Contractor Member Safety Hoist Company Exton, PA 610-941-4333 Supplier Member Suncoast Post Tension Phoenix AZ 602-412-1842 Contractor Member Sunset Fence Tempe, AZ 480-838-2870 Contractor Member Tampa Bay Tools Palm Harbor, FL 727-534-5106 Supplier Member Trimble Kennesaw, GA 303-803-8591 Supplier Member Wire-Bond Charlotte, NC 480-489-0284 Supplier Member
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