Masonry Magazine April 1985 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, C. Dewitt Brown, Eugene George, Mack Pettit, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Kenneth Thompson, Fred James, Anthony Zotollo, Stan Misunas, G.W. Veazey, W.C. Dentinger, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, Richard Matthews, Robert Hatch
Masonry Magazine April 1985 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine April 1985 Page. 3
masonry
The MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY

Official Publication of:
Mason Contractors Association of America
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
W. C. Dentinger, Jr.

Vice President
C. DeWitt Brown, Jr.

Secretary/Treasurer
Robert H. Hatch

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Mack H. Pettit
Richard C. Matthews
Robert C. Tubesing
Richard Felice
G. W. Veazey. Jr.
Kenneth P. Thompson
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Eugene George

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James & Co.

Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park.
IIL 60181
Area Code 312/620-6767

MARCH/APRIL 1985 Vol. 25 No. 2
'85 MCAA Conference Report
5

Planning & Education:
MCAA President's Report
15

Seminar on Computer Assisted
Masonry Estimating
19

'85 MCAA Trade Show Exhibitors
21

Coming Events
26

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
27

People & Events
30

Washington Wire
32

About Our Cover
Some scenes from MCAA's 35th International Masonry Conference & Trade Show at the Las Vegas Hilton depict the Trade Show ribbon cutting, the outdoor Material Handling Showcase, and the seminar on Computer Assisted Masonry Estimating. Coverage starts on page 5. (Photo by Ken Gutschick, National Lime Association)

Editorial Policy
Masonry is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA). The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving, or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim, or opinion appearing under a byline, or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. Also, the appearance of advertisements and new product information does not constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA of products featured.

Subscription Rates & Contact Information
Masonry (ISSN 0025-4681) is published 6 times annually (January February, March April May June July August, September October, November December). Subscription rate: $6.50 per year: Canada $7.50 U.S. currency. Copyright 1985, Mason Contractors Association of America. Send subscriptions, advertising, editorial and business matter to: Masonry, 17W601-14th St., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. Phone: (312) 620-6767.

Postmaster
Second Class postage paid at Oakbrook Terrace Villa Park, IL 60181, and additional mailing offices. Send address changes to: Masonry, 17W601-14th St. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

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