Masonry Magazine April 1981 Page. 5

Words: Richard Felice, Richard Matthews, William Dentinger, Brad Procter, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Jerry DuFour, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, 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 April 1981 Page. 5

Masonry Magazine April 1981 Page. 5
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


About Our Cover
The magnificent MGM Grand Hotel forms a dramatic backdrop for the rough terrain construction forklifts that participated in the Masonry Industry Showcase during MCAA's '81 International Masonry Conference and Educational Trade Show at the MGM in Reno, Nev., February 26-March 3. The Conference proved to be one of the best attended and most successful to date. For a comprehensive wrapup of the proceedings, please turn to page 6.


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,
III. 60181
Area Code 312/620-6767


APRIL, 1981-Volume 21, Number 4
'81 MCAA Conference Report 6

Masonry Industry Showcase
Pictorial Review 11

'81 MCAA Trade Show Exhibitors 12

BIA Technical Notes 43C-
"Passive Solar Cooling, Part I" 15

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry 21

People & Events 21

Masonry Institute of Michigan
Presents "M Awards" 24

Coming Events 33


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 (USPS469470) 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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