Masonry Magazine December 1961 Page. 8

Words: Donald Cook, George Miller, Robert Sneed, Stephen Ra, Che Olgiati, Richard Johnson, Ralph Schafer, Selmon Franklin, Jack Norman, Walter Lerch, Charles Soloff, David Soloff, Charles Watkins, Wilbur Fortiner, Wesley Vaughn
Masonry Magazine December 1961 Page. 8

Masonry Magazine December 1961 Page. 8
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TENNESSEE CHAPTERS HOLD NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. One of the most info tive, yet enjoyable, Tennessee Chapter State Meeting held here on Dec. 8th and 9th at the Lakeshore L- With each of the Tennessee Chapters well represent full agenda of business matters was completed. Atter the meeting were MCAA President, Stephen D. Ra and George Miller, MCAA Executive Vice President.

The Saturday morning session presided over by Che R. Olgiati, President of the Chattanooga Chapter fea the following: Richard O. Johnson, Engineer, Cement Association, discussed Masonry Mortars and sented a movie on Fallout Shelters; Ralph M. Sch Assistant Treasurer, Signal Mountain Portland Ce Co., spoke on Competition. Mr. Schafer's remarks we timely that they will be printed in full in the Jarm issue of Masonry; and Selmon T. Franklin, Jr., Pres of the Chattanooga Chapter A.I.A. who reviewed the of the architect.

Sneed Vice President-Elect Por Following the luncheon the annual State Meeting held and State Vice President Walter A. Lerch pres Mr. Robert Sneed of Nashville was selected to be the President-elect for the State with Jack Norman of M ville being elected State Secretary. George Miller revi the plans and programs of the MCAA and discussed problems with the members. The Tenth Annual Meeting will be held in Nashville during December.

Officers of the Chapters are: Chattanooga-Charles ati, President; David B. Soloff, Jr., Vice President; W Lerch, Jr., Secretary and Edward Norris, Treas Memphis Donald Cook, President; Wilbur Fortiner, President and Charles Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer. ville-Robert R. Sneed, President; Jack Norman, President and Wesley Vaughn, Secretary-Treasurer.


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