Masonry Magazine February 1999 Page. 6

Words: Jeff Buczkiewicz, Frank Campitelli, Roy Swindal, Donald Larsen, William Mcconnell, John Spencer, George Miller, Tom Daniel, Michael Adelizzi, G. Griffin, Richard Johnston, Rachel Young, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Bob Barkshire, Robert Schuerman, Robert Fenimore, Liz Fidoruk, Richard Olson, Kimberly Shifflette, Judy Shearer
Masonry Magazine February 1999 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine February 1999 Page. 6
Don't Get Yourself Caught Behind the 8-Ball

As a contractor, you encounter many different problems on the job site. The benefits of belonging to an association of your peers can never be overlooked. A shared experience often times saves contractors thousands of dollars. The MCAA offers many opportunities for mason contractors to share in experiences, learn from one another and continue to grow professionally as well as personally. Every dollar you spend with the MCAA goes directly back into your industry. The MCAA is the only national, non-profit association fighting for the issues that involve the mason contractor. For a free video and packet on information regarding membership in the MCAA, please call 800 536 2225 or send a request to MCAA, 1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101, Lombard, IL 60148. Attn: Jeff Buczkiewicz.

Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Mason Contractors Association

Editor
Richard N. Olson

Staff Photographer
Debbie Yatka

Mason Contractors Association of America

President
Donald Larsen

Vice President
Richard M. Johnston

Secretary
William McConnell

Treasurer
G. Alan Griffin

Regional Vice Presidents
Bob Barkshire, Frank Campitelli, Tom Daniel, Robert Fenimore, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Robert Schuerman, John Spencer, Roy Swindal

Executive Director/Publisher
Michael Adelizzi

Executive Staff
Jeff Buczkiewicz
Director of Marketing and Membership

Kimberly Shifflette
Director of Education

Rachel Young
Director of Meetings and Conventions

Liz Fidoruk
Controller

Judy A. Shearer
Administrative Assistant

George Miller
Consultant

Executive Office
1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone 630 705 4200
Fax 630 705 4209

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. Opinions expressed by officers do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA or product featured.

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