Masonry Magazine December 1998 Page. 14

Words: Art Canez
Masonry Magazine December 1998 Page. 14

Masonry Magazine December 1998 Page. 14
Highlights

Exhibits
MASONRY EXPO is the only opportunity to meet your suppliers face-to-face and take advantage of their SHOW DISCOUNTS. MASONRY EXPO is an international marketplace gathering over 5,000 masonry industry professionals.

Exhibit Hours:
Friday, February 19, 11:30am-6pm
Saturday, February 20, 11:00am-5:30pm

Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition
Art Canez will return in Orlando to defend his reigning "Fastest Trowel on the Block" title. This fast-paced event showcases the best masonry craftsmanship, the finest skillmanship and the overall speed of true mason artists. Come cheer these hard working, speed defying masons as they lay block like you have never seen before.

Heat 1:
Friday, February 19, 8:30am-10:00am
Finals:
Saturday, February 20, 9:30am-11:00am

International Excellence in Masonry Awards Ceremony
The Mason Contractors Association of America will announce the winners of the Annual International Excellence in Masonry Competition. The purpose of this program is to give recognition to mason contractors, architects and engineers for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction. All entries are displayed outside the MCAA headquarter hotel registration at the Sheraton World Resort.

Award Reception:
Friday, February 19, 5:30pm-7:00pm

Workshops
1999 MCAA Annual Convention and Masonry Expo attendees will have the opportunity to attend five of the eight educational seminars designed to sharpen skills, increase awareness and earn greater profits. Topics offered are: "Masonry Restoration: Facade Stabilization & Veneer Reanchoring:" "What to Expect from the New IBC:" "Turnover Turmoil (And the Effect of Morale on Employee Longevity):" "Wall Bracing," "Prestressed Masonry: Design and Construction" and "Subcontracts: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You."

Workshops run Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

MCAA PAC Luncheon
The MCAA PAC continues to work on Capitol Hill to protect the future of the masonry industry. Join other members in MCAA's effort to support federal political candidates who share this industry's views on matters that directly affect your business. (Personal contribution of $125.00 per person for this result-producing cause.)

PAC Luncheon:
Thursday, February 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm

MCAA/Masonry EXPO Golf Classic
Ridgewood Lakes Golf Course

Wednesday afternoon will be spent golfing eighteen holes in Sunny Florida. Relax with your fellow mason contractors as you ride in style to Ridgewood Lakes, located just thirty minutes from the Sheraton World Resort.

Golf Tournament:
Wednesday, February 17, 8:00am-2:00pm


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