Masonry Magazine August 1984 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, C. Dewitt Brown, Eugene George, Mack Pettit, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Gerald Dufour, Kenneth Thompson, Anthony Zotollo, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, G.W. Veazey, W.C. Dentinger, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, Richard Matthews, Robert Hatch
Masonry Magazine August 1984 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine August 1984 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
W. C. Dentinger, Jr.
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
JULY/AUGUST 1984
Vol. 24
No. 5
Vice President
Legal Counsel
Gerald L. Dufour
Secretary
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
IMI Completes Introductory Phase on
Engineering Design Module III
7
C. DeWitt Brown, Jr.
Pedersen & Houpt
Treasurer
Insurance Consultant
Robert H. Hatch
Walter T. Derk
All-Masonry, Energy-Efficient Home
Wins Minnesota Design Competition
8
Richard J. Lietz
Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Mack H. Pettit
Richard C. Matthews
Robert C. Tubesing
Richard Felice
G. W. Veazey, Jr.
Kenneth P. Thompson
Oscar Person
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Eugene George
About Our Cover
Fred S. James & Co.
Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park,
.60181
Area Code 312/620-6767
The Landel Corp. designed and built the all-masonry, energy-efficient home in Minnetonka, Minn., that recently won an "Excellence In Masonry Design & Construction" award given by the Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association. The structure combines all the essentials of beauty, function and economy. Details on page 8.


Update on '85 MCAA Conference
in Las Vegas, Nevada
15


Washington Wire
17


Financial Statements for Contractors
20


Overview of Tax Reporting
22


Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
25

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.


People & Events
29


Coming Events
28


Letters to the Editor
34


Subscription Rates & Contact Information
Masonry (ISSN 0025-4681) is published 7 times annually (January, February,
March/April, May/June, July/August, September October, November Decem
ber). Subscription rate: $6.50 per year; Canada $7.50 U.S. currency. Copyright
1984, Mason Contractors Association of America.
Send subscriptions, advertising, editorial and business matter to: Masonry,
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6767


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