Masonry Magazine March 1971 Page. 13
Mason Contractor News
Hold Masonry Course
A two day "Masonry Construction" Institute will be held at the Madison campus of The University of Wisconsin May 20-21, 1971. The program is designed for architects, engineers, and contractors who desire design and construction knowledge of highrise bearing wall structures of clay and concrete (unreinforced) masonry.
Inquiries should be directed to Lawrence A. Soltis, University of Wisconsin-Engineering Extension, 432 North Lake Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53706.
People & Events
John E. Mitchell has been appointed to the board of directors of Massey-Ferguson Ltd.
Here's MCAA President Allen Young holding his Nassau catch a 7-foot 2-in. sailfish. Jim Lonie, center, verifies the size while the mate of the boat David looks on. Paul A. Standridge and E. W. "Bert" Drumm have been promoted to new positions in the sales organization of Dewey Portland Cement Co. Standridge becomes manager of customer and distribution services while Drumm has been named sales administrative assistant. Make your plans now for the MCAA Industry Tour of Spain.
Featured speaker at the Annual Smoker of the MCA of Greater Chicago will be Vince Lloyd well known sports announcer. The Masonry Institute of Michigan has produced a (Continued on page 32)
APPOINT R. E. STANLEY
Robert E. Stanley, Arlington, Texas, has been appointed Essick district manager for the company's South Central territory, according to Bill Allison, national sales manager for the California-based manufacturer.
Stanley previously was president and general manager of Cooper-Stanley Co., manufacturers and distributors of construction equipment in Arlington, and also was vice president and manager of A & B Equipment in Fort Worth.
In his new post he will service Essick dealers and distributors in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, western Missouri and southeastern Mississippi.
Sponsor Student Tour
The Florida Concrete & Products Association, Inc., will sponsor a tour for the architectural students of the University of Miami and the University of Florida, April 22 & 23, 1971. This tour will incorporate visits to outstanding examples of building architecture in the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg area. The students will also hear talks by the architects, designers, contractors, and builders of these prominent structures. The FC&PA Student Program Committee feels that field trips are invaluable complements to academic studies and enhances the student's outlook on the world of architecture.
UMA ACTIVITIES
U.M.A. of Greater Cincinnati held a full-day Seminar, January 14, 1971 for the local Building Inspectors and Engineers from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The topic was "Structural Design of a 20 Story Brick Bearing Wall Building based on the Ohio Building Code and SCPI Code. Don Woodland, P.E. Structural Clay Products Institute conducted the In-Service Seminar.
On February 4, 1971, over 200 architects and engineers from local firms attended an INFORMATIONAL-DINNER MEETING also sponsored by U.M.A. of Greater Cincinnati. The guest speaker for the evening was Mario J. Catani, Structural Engi-
COMING EVENTS
1971
May
20-21. Masonry Construction Institute conducted by the University of Wisconsin, Contact: Lawrence A. Soltis, University of Wisconsin-Engineering Extension, 432 North Lake St., Madison, Wis, 53706. Phone: a/c 608 262-2061.
June
13-15. The Florida Concrete & Products Ass'n., Inc., will hold its 17th Annual Convention, St. Lucie Country Club & Villa, Port Lucie, Fla.
23-27. MCAA Summer Executive Board Meeting, Tan-Tar-A Resort Osage Beach, Mo. Contact: MCAA Executive Office, 208 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, III. 60604.
July
16. Annual Golf Outing of the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago, Brookwood Country Club. Contact: Jan Sutherland, a/c 312 CE 6-9742.
October
15. Fall Executive Board Meeting. MCAA. New York City, N.Y.
15-23. The MCAA Industry Tour of Spain. Contact: MCAA, 208 South LaSalle St., Chicago, 60604.
1972
January
8-12. 22nd Annual Convention & Educational Trade Show, MCAA, Americana Hotel, Bal Harbour, Flo. Contact: MCAA Executive Office, 208 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, III. 60604.