Masonry Magazine January 1981 Page. 6

Words: Robert Ebeling, Jerry DuFour, Ray Lackey, Ray Prossen, Robert Manley, William Veneris, W. Jr, Ren Bigge
Masonry Magazine January 1981 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine January 1981 Page. 6
MCAA CONFERENCE OUTLINE

REN
BIGGE
THE BIGOREN
THE BIGORIEIN
REN
THE BIGGEST LITTLE CLEM IN THE WORLD
mini computer systems for the first-time
user. His firm's first major development was
for the masonry industry. IMS has been
involved with the masonry field for more
than five years and has developed
computer programs which analyze
production performance, job costs, position
on contracts, estimating, and other standard
financial applications.

2:00 p.m.
President's Reception
Grand Salon, Lobby Level

3:00 p.m.
Opening of the '81 MCAA Educational
Trade Show
Grand Ballroom, Lobby Level. Show hours:
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.


SATURDAY continued

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Workshop #1-"Manpower in the 80s"
(Session #26) Capitol Room #4, Mezzanine Level

This session will be presented by Robert Ebeling, Chairman of IMAT (International Masonry Apprenticeship Trust) and will cover the masonry industry's manpower requirements in the 80s. Mr. Ebeling will describe current training procedures and set forth IMAT's objectives. As Chairman of MCAA's Manpower Committee, he will review industry-wide manpower needs, including those of the related crafts with which the mason contractor has traditionally worked.

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Workshop #2-"ESOP/Employee Stock Ownership Plan"
(Session #27) Palace Room, Mezzanine Level

The Workshop leader, Robert A. Manley, President, The Commonwealth Group, San Francisco, Calif., is a specialist in ESOP financing and will review this concept as it affects management/employee relations.

9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Workshop #3-"Industry Promotion"
(Session #28) Capitol Room #3, Mezzanine Level

The ongoing promotion and advertising programs benefitting the masonry industry will be detailed by Ray Lackey. Executive Director, International Masonry Institute, Washington, D.C.

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Workshop #4-"Ten Steps to Successful Automation"
(Session #29) Capitol Room #4, Mezzanine Level

Leading this session will be William C. Veneris, President, Interactive Management Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo. His firm is a software development house specializing in the installation of micro and mini computer systems for the first-time user. His firm's first major development was for the masonry industry. IMS has been involved with the masonry field for more than five years and has developed computer programs which analyze production performance, job costs, position on contracts, estimating, and other standard financial applications.

6 MASONRY/JANUARY, 1981


SUNDAY, March 1

11:00 a.m.
Conference Registration-Until 4:00 p.m.
Conference Registration Desk, Lobby Level

11:00 a.m.
Masonry Industry Showcase
(Session #30) Location to be Announced

This highly popular event will consist of live demonstrations of the newest material handling equipment by the nation's leading manufacturers. The program is presented by the MCAA Material Handling and Safety Committees. Program moderators: Jerry Dufour, Material Handling Committee Chairman; Ray Prossen, Safety Committee Chairman, and W. C. Dentinger Jr., MCAA Secretary


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