Compete in the Fastest Trowel Competition

Words: Tim O'toole
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The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition will be held Thursday, February 5, 2009, at the MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Photo by Jenkins Custom Photography, Ltd.
Do you have what it takes to be the Fastest Trowel on the Block? Do you have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry's best? If you are up to the challenge, download a registration form and sign-up to compete in the Mason Contractors Association of America's annual Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, held February 5, 2009 at the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition showcases the speed and skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. With the time limit that is placed on the contestant, they must make certain decisions based on the judging criteria set forth. Only those journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry's best will be invited to compete. Winners of the contest will take home over $10,000 in cash and prizes!

If you or someone you know is up to the challenge to compete in this exciting competition, download a registration form and send the completed form to the MCAA by December 19, 2008. The registration fee is $250 and must be paid at the time of registration. Further information on rules, meeting locations, schedules and contest check lists will be sent after teams are confirmed.

Please contact the Mason Contractors Association of America at 800-536-2225 or visit us online at www.fastesttrowel.com for more information.
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