Masonry Magazine February 1995 Page. 68
THE LAST WORD
By GENE ADAMS
ASBPE, SPD, SNAP
Editor, Masonry Magazine
We've
Got A
Full
Plate
MASONRY MAGAZINE'S 2nd International Excellence In Masonry Awards competition promises to be bigger and better than ever. Caliber of entries to date has been outstanding, they will be displayd at Masonry Expo '95 in Las Vegas to greater advantage than they were last year and the awards breakfast has been dramatically enhanced with a state-of-the-art audio-visual presentation. The only international excellence in masonry competition judged by the entrant's peers all registered attendees at Masonry Expo 95 is open to all previously recognized entrants in local, state or regional competitions.
NCMA'S BOB VAN LANINGHAM has joined the growing roster of members of our avdvisory board who have opted out of the trenches by deciding to kick back and enjoy retirement. Thanks, Bob, and Godspeed.
THIS ISSUE marks Masonry Magazine's first all-industry buyer's guide. It contains listings of over 500 major másonry industry manufacturers and suppliers, their addresses, phone and fax numbers, followed by a comprehensive cross-referenced product directory. Although all known companies were queried, some failed to respond or responded too late for our deadlines. If your firm was omitted, and you wish to be included in our Buyer's Guide Addendum, to be published in the May/June issue, please call 708/782-6767 or fax 708/782-6786 and ask for a listing form.
RENOWNED SCULPTOR Donna Dobberfuhl will reprise her appearance in Masonry Magazine's booth during Masonry Expo '95 in La Vegas. She'll be working on another brick sculpture. Drop by to to see her at work, and she'll be pleased to field your questions about the art of brick sculpture.
WE'RE STILL EXCITED about publishing Masonry Expo Dailies in LasVegas, February 6-7-8. A joint effort of the National Concrete Masonry Association and the Mason Contractors Association of America, the dailies will contain schedules of activities, speaker profiles, where to go and where to dine in Las Vegas, as well as daily on-site photo and reportorial coverage. Look for copies under your door each morning during the Expo. We think you'll be excited, too. -Gene Adams