Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 46
News
Local, State and Regional
# Colorado
The Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI) announced that RMMI Technical Assistant Shahnaz Jaffari has earned LEED Accredited Professional certification. Jaffari passed the LEED examination on the first attempt, putting her in an elite class of testers nationwide.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes individuals with detailed knowledge of LEED project certification requirements and processes, and a command of integrated design principles. LEED accreditation is awarded to building industry practitioners who successfully demonstrate these proficiencies on a comprehensive exam.
Jaffari holds a master's degree in construction management, is a University of Colorado at Denver graduate student of architecture, and is a former owner of an architectural firm in Iran. She is in charge of the members-only technical section of the RMMI website, and also handles technical questions from architects, engineers and mason contractors.
RMMI is a consortium of more than 100 companies throughout the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. The organization includes brick and concrete masonry manufacturers, stone producers, mason contractors, suppliers and associates. RMMI's mission is to increase the use and understanding of masonry products and systems throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
For more information, please visit www.rmmi.org.
# Las Vegas
World of Concrete 2007 returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 23-26, 2007.
Highlights will include educational sessions, outdoor exhibits and demonstrations, the International Buyer Program, Concrete Industry Management auction, repair and demolition, producer center, technology for construction, artistry in decorative concrete, women in concrete luncheon and forum, and more.
For more information, visit www.worldofconcrete.com.
# Michigan
The Michigan Mason Contractors Association (MMCA) held its annual meeting at Treetops Resort near Gaylord, Sept. 8-10. Brad Leidal, Rick Cianek, Dale Haselhuhn and Kevin Ryan were re-elected to two-year terms. Officers were also re-elected: Kevin Ryan, chairman; Brad Leidal, vice chairman; and Ray Bostwick, secretary/treasurer. A reception, golf outing and banquet were held on the grounds. Curt and Sue Carr won the 50/50 drawing and generously donated their portion to MMCA.
MMCA continues to make plans to participate in the Masonry Showcase activities in Orlando, Feb, 22-24, 2007. A general membership meeting and golf outing is being planned for Thursday, Feb. 22. The MMCA membership will join with the Mason Contractors Association of America and National Concrete
MCAA Planning Industry Tour to Italy
Michael Adelizzi, Executive Director Mason Contractors Association of America
The Mason Contractors Association of America's (MCAA) President Frank Campitelli announced that the Association is planning an industry tour to Italy, Oct. 1-9, 2007.
The tour to Italy will depart immediately after the MCAA Midyear Meeting, which is being planned for Baltimore on Sept. 29, 2007. The tour will include visits to Venice, Verona, Florence and Rome. Planning has begun for the tour and the program is being developed with details being announced early next year.
Some of the highlights will include a visit to the Marmonmacc (Verona) Stone Show, which is one of the world's largest stone shows. In addition, masonry educational tours will be offered in Venice, Florence and Rome.
MCAA members should contact the Association if they are interested in participating in the tour. Please e-mail MCAA Executive Director Mike Adelizzi at madelizzi@masoncontractors.org.
For more information about the MCAA, visit www.masoncontractors.org.