Masonry Magazine October 2005 Page. 52
News
News continued from page 48 represented the Michigan Mason Contractors Association (MMCA) at the Mason Contractors Association of America Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. in June.
Bay Harbor Resort was the location of the MMCA annual fall meeting and board of director election. Several family activities including golf, horseback riding, member and guest reception, and a banquet were held at the beautiful resort on the shores of Lake Michigan near Petoskey, Sept. 16-18.
Planning has begun to join MCAA in Las Vegas during the Masonry Showcase in March 2006.
For more information about future activities, please visit the MMCA website at www.mmca-mi.com
Washington, D.C. A silver anniversary is worth celebrating in a silver way!
The National Building Museum's (NBM) 25th Anniversary Bash, set for Saturday, Oct. 29, is arguably the best upcoming party of the year. Come socialize around the fountain, try your luck at our luxury raffle, indulge in neon cocktails and gourmet munchies, enjoy live entertainment, and bid on one-of-a-kind items at the unique silver-themed auction.
Let's not forget the chance to mingle with the most well-known members of the design, architecture and building arts world, as well as several surprise celebrities - all in the museum's historic Great Hall.
You can guiltlessly celebrate from the cocktails at 8 p.m. until the fireworks at midnight knowing that your ticket contributions support the museum's exhibitions and education programs-a step in ensuring the museum's success for the next 25 years. Tickets can be bought individually or at varying levels and are available online or by calling the museum at (202) 272-2448. Individual tickets start at $75 for members, $95 for non-members. Reserved tables, access to private lounges, a listing in event materials, and special parting gifts are included at certain sponsorship levels.
For more information, visit www.nbm.org.
Industry News
FRACO is First N.A. Company to Offer IPAF Mast Climber Training
FRACO, a manufacturer that produces high performance hydraulic mast climbing work platforms, signed up as the first North American company to offer mast climbing training with the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
Training will begin at its Atlanta office, with Bobby Reece of Atlanta-based Mastclimbers LLC conducting the training.
KellerOnline Wins CODIE Award
KellerOnline, J. J. Keller's online safety management tool, was recognized as
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