Masonry Magazine April 1980 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, Richard Matthews, William Dentinger, Brad Procter, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Jerry DuFour, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, Donald Leonard, William Young, Blaine Warner, Anthony Zotollo, Stan Misunas, Richard Lietz, Louis Hellbert, George Pedersen, L.C. Pardue, D.T. Allen
Masonry Magazine April 1980 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine April 1980 Page. 3
masonry
The MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY

Official Publication of:
Mason Contractors Association of America
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Louis J. Hellbert, Jr.

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

APRIL, 1980-Volume 20, Number 4

Vice President
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt

'80 MCAA Conference Report
9

Secretary
William Dentinger

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James Agency, Inc.

BIA Technical Notes 11-E-
"Guide Specs for Brick Masonry"
21

Treasurer
Robert Tubesing

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Brad Procter
Richard Matthews
Jerry Dufour
Richard Felice
D. T. Allen
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
William J. Young

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona

Meet MCAA's New President
27

Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park,
IIL 60181
Area Code 312/620-6767

Meet MCAA's New
Vice President and Secretary
28

Meet MCAA's New
Regional Vice Presidents
29

Masonry Industry Formulates
Research Plans for the Future
30

Coming Events
32

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
33

Books
37

People & Events
38


About Our Cover
Scenes from MCAA's '80 International Masonry Conference & Trade Show in Dallas, Texas, February 20-27. (Center) 1980-81 MCAA President Louis J. Helbert, Jr. and 1979-80 President Eugene George. (Starting at upper left, clockwise) Marine Color Guard presents colors at the Opening Session; attorney Robert A. Esperti delivers lecture on "Business Planning for the Future"; a Koehring rough terrain forklift goes through its paces at the MCAA Masonry Industry Show Showcase; ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens the MCAA Educational Trade Show. (Photos by Photographic Services, Las Vegas, Nevada.)

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association, Masonry publishes authoritative articles and timely news concerning activities of the MCAA and CMCA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA or the CMCA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised or statements made concerning them.

"Masonry" (USPS469470) is published 11 times annually (November, December issues combined). Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 17W601 Fourteenth St., Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, II. 60181. Area code 312/620-6767. Subscription price: $6.00 per year (Canada, $7.00. U.S. Currency). Copyright 1980, Mason Contractors Association of America.

Controlled Circulation postage paid at New Richmond, WI 54017. Postmaster: Send address changes to Masonry 17W601 Fourteenth St. Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, IL 60181

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