Masonry Magazine June 2006 Page. 55
Georgia
Apprentices attend school every Tuesday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are winding down for the summer, but will begin again August 1. Apprentices are working hard to ready themselves for the testing of their semester physical stage projects, which will be judged by the contractors. Apprentices must pass their curriculum tests and physical stage projects to move to the next semester and year level. The best of the best in each year level will represent MAG at the 2006 Manpower Forum contest, held in Destin, Fla., in October.
Established in 1977, MAG has been serving the masonry industry with its apprenticeship program since the 1980s. More than 60 masonry contractors, general contractors and industry suppliers have signed on so far in 2006 to support the training program.
For more information about the MAG apprenticeship training program, contact Jamie Buck at (678) 518-1104, or visit the association website at www.masonryassocga.com.
Kentucky
Eighteen students from the University of Kentucky School of Architecture were presented scholarships for their designs in the Kentuckiana Masonry Institute (KMI)-University of Kentucky (UK) College of Design annual masonry design competition and scholarship program.
This year's competition was sponsored by both the James O. Bethel Memorial Fund and KMI, and was held in honor of the late architect, James O. Bethel, of Henderson, Ky.
Students were instructed to design buildings for the tennis complex to complete the downtown riverfront master plan in Henderson as envisioned by the Bethel. The city of Henderson, in cooperation with the Henderson Tennis Club, will have final input on potential design concepts utilized to upgrade the existing tennis facility.
First place winners in the competition were Sarah Wilson, Ali Baker, David Bruster, Sean Cottengim and Shelly Rogers. Second place winners were Christina Calland, Amanda Henry, Joy Leonard, John Mason, Robert Nack, Daniel Ruberg, Caleb Sears, Andrew Ulinski, Samantha Wenger, William Zembrodt, Paul Masterson and Lisa Douglas. The third place winner was Jillian Tillery.
Students who received an honorable mention were Neal Esser, Eric Rowling, Brandon Harvey, David Stout, Teddi Hibberd, Perer Fisher and Laurn Snyder.
KMI is a trade association for the promotion of masonry in Kentucky and southern Indiana. For more information, visit www.kentuckianamasonry.com.
Michigan
More than 100 members and their guests enjoyed the Michigan Mason Contractors' Association (MMCA) Las Vegas reception on March 30 at the Venetian Resort. Friday, a general membership meeting and golf outing took place at Angel Park Golf Club.
Michael Adelizzi, MCAA executive director, provided a summary of legislative activities concerning silica, man basket usage with forklifts and the immigration issue.
Ed Boettcher of Boettcher Masonry further discussed the silica issue and its potential impact on insurance coverage.
Tony Darkangelo, Masonry Institute of Michigan's marketing director, made a MV Tech presentation. The program provides online training for specific masonry functions.
The spring general membership meeting and golf outing took place at the Oak Lane Golf Club in Webberville on May 9. Joe Forgue, CAM safety consultant, spoke to the members and their guests.
For more information about future activities, please visit the MMCA website at www.mmca-mi.com.
Minnesota
The Minnesota Concrete and Masonry Contractors Association (MC&MCA) held its annual convention and election of officers this past March. Barry Blazevic of ADB Construction and chair of the nomination committee announced the 2006-