Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 8

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Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 8

Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 8
President's Message
Frank Campitelli
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

MCAA
New Members

The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Asociation. MCAA would like to take this opportunity to thank them for joining their fellow mason contractors nationwide in helping to build a stronger masonry industry. MCAAs members look forward to a long affiliation with their fems.

Wrapping up Another Year

It's hard to believe another year is quickly coming to a close. In the same respect, it is even more shocking to realize that next month's message will be the last of my presidency. The two years that I have spent as president of the MCAA have been some of the fastest years of my life. One the greatest accomplishments, when reflecting on my presidency, is that of selling our trade show and becoming the primary sponsor of World of Masonry, which just recently occurred.

I would like to invite everyone reading this article to attend World of Masonry, Jan. 21 through 25. It will certainly be one of the most exciting shows the MCAA has ever been associated with, and it is quite exciting to be a part of that experience. If you have not had a chance to register for the program, you may do so at www.masoncontractors.org.

You will notice four MCAA programs, plus an impressive list of Hanley Wood-offered education courses. All members of the MCAA will receive discounts on their education registrations through Hanley Wood and need to indicate on their forms that they are members. The two years that I have spent as president of the MCAA have been some of the fastest years of my life.

The convention will be filled with action and exciting programs, from Henry Winkler giving our Opening Session presentation and the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500, to the MCAA International Skills Challenge and the Fastest Trowel Contest, all happening at the same place in the same week for the very first time.

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that our time is so important, especially during this holiday season. I would encourage everyone to sit back and enjoy the holidays with your family and friends, and don't let the hustle and bustle of the season pull you away or affect the time you spend with them. We all know it won't be long before we're all asking ourselves where 2008 has gone. I wish you and yours a very happy and special holiday season!

California Glass Block, LTD.
7102-B Thomas St.
Buena Park, Calif. 90621
Chapter Associate Member

Granieri Construction & Renovation LLC
P.O. Box 153
Linwood, N.J. 08221
Volume Classification: #A

J. Scrofani Construction Corp.
20 W. Sunset Road
Pompton Plains, N.J. 07444
Volume Classification: #A

Lime Contracting, Inc.
381 Whiton St.
Jersey City, N.J. 07340
Volume Classification: #A

P and S Masonry, Inc.
P.O. Box 793
Hamilton, Texas 76531
Volume Classification: #D

United Concrete, Inc.
P.O. Box 831
Vineland, N.J. 08362
Volume Classification: #A

If your company is interested in becoming a member of the Mase Contractors Association of America as a contraction, supplier instructor, please contact MCAA at (800) 536-2225, or complete application at www.masoncontractors.org

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