Masonry Magazine March 1981 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, Richard Matthews, William Dentinger, Brad Procter, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Jerry DuFour, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Donald Leonard, Louis Helbert, Fred James, Blaine Warner, Anthony Zotollo, Dino Maniago, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, D.T. Allen
Masonry Magazine March 1981 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine March 1981 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
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.

Vice President
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.

Secretary
William Dentinger

Treasurer
Robert Tubesing

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Brad Procter
Richard Matthews
Jerry Dufour
Richard Felice
D. T. Allen
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
Dino Maniago

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.

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona

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

LOOK FOR...
'81 CONFERENCE REPORT,
APRIL ISSUE OF MASONRY

MARCH, 1981-Number 21, Volume 3

Masonry Institute of Memphis
Presents Design Awards
6

Coming Events
8

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
9

People & Events
9

Egyptian Stone Mason Honored
In Aga Khan Architecture Award
12

Masonry Foundation Announces
Two More Research Proposals
14

Stone Buildings Make a
Comeback in American Cities
16

Books
18

New Heat Flow Measurement System
For Foundation Insulation
24

About Our Cover
Baptist Memorial Hospital-East, in suburban Memphis, Tenn., was recently presented an "Excellence In Masonry" design award by the Masonry Institute of Memphis in cooperation with the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. For the story and pictures, please turn to page 6.

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 (USP5469470) is published 11 times annually (November December issues combined). Subscription rate: $6.50 per year, Canada $7.50, U.S. currency. Copyright 1981, 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
Controlled Circulation postage paid at New Richmond, WI 54017. Send address changes to: Masonry, 17W601-14th St, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

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