Masonry Magazine December 1983 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, C. Dewitt Brown, Ivey Griffin, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Gerald Dufour, Donald Leonard, Fred James, Anthony Zotollo, Dino Maniago, Jack Bailey, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, G.W. Veazey, W.C. Dentinger, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, Richard Matthews, Robert Hatch, Linda Wass, Steve Haines
Masonry Magazine December 1983 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine December 1983 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
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.

Vice President
W. C. Dentinger, Jr.

Secretary
Gerald L. Dufour

Treasurer
C. DeWitt Brown, Jr.

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Ivey Griffin, Jr.
Richard C. Matthews
Robert C. Tubesing
Richard Felice
G. W. Veazey, Jr.
Jack J. Bailey
Robert H. Hatch
L. C. Pardue. Jr.
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.

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

About Our Cover
The epitome of concentration, Linda Wass of Middleborough, Mass., intently levels her work (note the position of the bubble) during the 35th annual bricklaying contest for apprentices at Columbia Point, Dorchester Bay, Mass. More details on page 23. (Boston Globe photo by Steve Haines.)

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 (ISSN 0025-4681) is published 7 times annually (January, February, March/April, May June July August, September October, November December). Subscription rate: $6.50 per year, Canada $7.50 U.S. currency. Copyright 1983. Mason Contractors Association of America.

Send subscriptions, advertising, editorial and business matter to: Masonry, 17W601-14th St. Oakbrook Terrace/Villa Park, IL 60181. Phone: (312) 620-6767.

Postmaster
Second Class postage paid at Oakbrook Terrace Villa Park, IL 60181 and additional mailing offices. Send address change to: Masonry, 17W601-14th St., Oakbrook Terrace Villa Park, IL 60181.

NOV./DEC. 1983 Volume 23 Number 7

Three Seminars to Kick Off
'84 MCAA Masonry Conference
4

U.S. Rep. Erlenborn to Keynote
'84 MCAA Masonry Conference
6

'84 MCAA Conference Program Outline
7

Brick Sculpture Rediscovered
13

Unique Self-erecting Crane Takes
Pinch Out of a Tight Squeeze
17

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
19

People & Events
19

Bricklaying Contest Held at
JFK Presidential Library
23

Coming Events
31

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