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The committee was given two goals, neither has been obtained and progress is slow. This committee is vital for future manpower requirements. A training needs survey must be conducted. I suggest greater focus by all MCAA officers and staff for the coming year.
Education Committee (co-chaired by Harold Kochan and John Smith) The committee has done an outstanding job this past year as already noted.
Finance Committee (chaired by Don Larson) The committee has completely computerized MCAA's accounting system of MCAA which has improved our reporting system.
Insurance Committee (chaired by Ed Boettcher) The committee launched what has turned out to be a very successful program. This program offers members a variety of insurance coverages and is looking into health and workers compensation coverage.
Legislative Committee (co-chaired by Mike Johnston and Alan Griffin) This committee had an extensive list of goals to accomplish and only a few members to do the work. During the year they have been working to educate members on key issues. Legislative updates were mailed to members throughout the year and legislation was monitored in Masonry Magazine and the MCAA newsletter Update. MCAA must participate to a greater degree with the ASC Legislative Conference held in Washington each year. We must also study the need for a political action committee with resources, if we are to compete in this area.
Masonry Panels (chaired by John Smith) This committee is always active. But two goals remain to be accomplished: publishing of articles and the producing of a publication on the use of panels.
Marketing Committee (co-chaired by Robert Scherman and James Cope) The committee has accomplished the development of the membership referral program, which to date has referred over $15-million in projects to the membership. To date nearly 100 members have completed the profile and have been computerized for referral. Their goal is to have all members profiled and refer over $125-million each year.
Masonry Magazine Review Committee (co-chaired by Don Larson and Richard Felice) Along with our editor, Mr. Gene Adams, this committee has been active in upgrading the image of Masonry Magazine. Continued focus will be on the editorial content, advertising sales and subscriptions.
Material Handling Committee (under the outstanding leadership of Ed Smith) The committee has upgraded the caliber of the material handling showcase at the Masonry Expo. This committee also oversaw the development of the rough terrain.
We're one year into our long range plan and it has been successful in focusing our association on our goal of becoming the leader for all mason contractors.
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