Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 11

Words: Calvin Brodie, Mark Muratore, Darrin Hall
Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 11

Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 11
Want to Make Orlando the Happiest Place on Earth?
Win $7,000 in the Fastest Trowel Contest!

MCAA'S
FASTEST TROWEL
On The Block
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In 20 minutes you could be $7,000 richer in the Mason Contractors Association of America's annual Fastest Trowel on the Block Contest at Masonry Showcase in Orlando, Florida on February 24, 2007.

Do You Have What It Takes To Win?

Are you strong enough to lift over 120 standard lightweight concrete masonry units in 20 minutes?

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Can you keep your 24-foot long courses plumb, level and void-free?

Have you got two tenders who will make your team out-build the best?

Speed counts, but so does quality. The first place winner will have the wall with the most block laid with skill and precision. Will it be you???

To submit a team (consisting of one journeyman mason and two tenders), visit www.masoncontractors.org for an application, or call MCAA headquarters at 800-536-2225.

Want to visit the Happiest Place on Earth? Come to Masonry Showcase and win $7,000 in the Fastest Trowel contest.

Registrations and payments must be received by January 5, 2007, or before the remaining spots are reserved.


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