Masonry Magazine August 1974 Page. 12

Words: Eugene George, Greg Borchelt, Donald Bidwell, George Miller, Joseph Szabo, Robert Tubesing, David Soloff, Henry Toennies, Charles Velardo, Louis Helbert, Ray Lackey, James Richardson, Alan Yorkdale, Jack Bailey, Anthony Nolfi, David Ledvinka, Bruce Wise, Barry Berkus, Craig Ellwood
Masonry Magazine August 1974 Page. 12

Masonry Magazine August 1974 Page. 12


Masonry's qualities and economies in regard to energy conservation were discussed by (from left) Alan Yorkdale, P.E., Director of Engineering, Brick Institute of America: George A. Miller, IMI Secretary-Treasurer, and Henry Toennies, P.E., Vice President of Technical Services, National Concrete Masonry Association.




James Richardson, First Vice President of the BM&PIU, moderates a panel discussion of New Building Systems. Seated (from left) are Greg Borchelt, Masonry Systems International; David Ledvinka, AMSPEC, Inc., and Bruce Wise, BlocBond, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.




IMI Trustee Eugene George introduces Los Angeles Architects Barry Berkus and Craig Ellwood who gave a color slide presentation of how masonry fits into what has come to be known as the "California style" of architecture.




Exchanging pleasantries are Mr. & Mrs. Anthony P. Nolfi and MCAA Immediate Past-President David B. "Mickey" Soloff, Jr. Mr. Nolfi is President of the Employing Bricklayers Association of Delaware Valley, Pa.




Enjoying an informal chat are (from left) Mr. & Mrs. Ray Lackey; Mrs. David B. Soloff, Jr.; Joseph Szabo, Chairman of the Bricklayer & Trowel Trades Pension Trust, and IMI Secretary-Treasurer George A. Miller.




Posing for the photographer during the reception on the opening day of meeting, were (from left) MCAA Regional Vice President Louis J. Helbert, Jr.; MCAA President Charles F. Velardo; MCAA Colorado State Chairman Jack J. Bailey; MCAA Past-President Donald R. Bidwell; MCAA Regional Vice President Robert Tubesing, and IMI Secretary-Treasurer George A. Miller.




Renewing an old acquaintanceship with a couple of good stories is MCAA Regional Vice President Robert Tubesing & Mrs. Tubesing and MCAA Past-President Donald R. Bidwell.


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