Masonry Magazine May 2001 Page. 30
MASONRY SHOWCASE REVIEW
MCAA'S MASONRY SHOWCASE 2001
By Rachel A Young, CMP
Director of Meetings and Conventions
Orlando, Florida
February 21-24, 2001
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Annual Conference and the Masonry Showcase Exhibition was held in Orlando, Florida, February 21-24. Once again the Masonry Showcase placed a national spotlight on the masonry industry as thousands of professionals united to support the advancement of the masonry industry. The Masonry Showcase is a major source of income for the MCAA, which invests all revenue from the showcase into key association programs that enhance the masonry industry. Resources are primarily focused in the areas of workforce recruitment and development, contractor education, codes and standards, legislative representation and overall masonry promotion.
The Showcase offers something for every level of involvement within.
Halfway through the contest the cheering crowd offered support to the exhausted contestants.
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(Above) Contestant Mike Magee takes the pressure of the contest in stride.
(Left) Masonry industry veterans carefully judged each wall in six categories.