Check Out the New FastestTrowel.com

Words: Tim O'toole
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The new Fastest Trowel on the Block website.
Log on to www.fastesttrowel.com and view the all new website for the Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition where you’ll be able to watch video of last year’s competition, view past winners, and register to compete in this year’s competition.

The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, hosted by the Mason Contractors Association of America, is a showcase of industry craftsmanship and a testament of both the speed and skill of our industry's workforce. Only those journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry's best are invited to compete.

While you’re there, don’t forget to sign up to compete in the 2010 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition presented by QUIKRETE where you’ll have the chance to win over $10,000 in cash and prizes that will be given away!

Visit www.fastesttrowel.com today!
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