Masonry Magazine February 2010 Page. 12
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Tom Daniel
President
Mason Contractors Association of America
MCAA
# New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. MCAA would like to take this opportunity to thank them for joining their fellow mason contractors nationwide in helping to build a stronger masonry industry. MCAA's members look forward to a long affiliation with their firms.
A Fond Farewell
This will be my last monthly commentary as President of the MCAA. I must say, the last two years have gone by quickly. I now understand what all of the past MCAA Presidents told me before I took office.
"This is an opportunity for you to be a representative for all of the mason contractors in the country. To insure the association is financially stable, to continually grow and maintain its position of leadership in the industry."
COMING IN MARCH 2010
Be sure to catch the March 2010 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examining industry issues, including:
# MIXERS, PUMPS & DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Mixers, pumps and delivery systems can perform well on the jobsite, withstand vigorous use and reduce labor costs. Masonry takes a closer look at the latest and greatest available systems.
# PLANKS & DECKING
Properly installed work surfaces must be completely decked and planked in accordance with OSHA's regulations and requirements. We'll take a look at what's new in safe planks and decking.
# SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY
Masonry examines how software can improve efficiency in your business while saving you time and money.
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I feel we have accomplished our primary goals as a team.
These were the words of wisdom that I have tried to lead by. At the start of my term, I met with the MCAA's senior officers and our executive director. We agreed on four primary goals. The first was to stabilize our annual convention and its activities. The second was to keep our financials in the black and create a cash reserve. The third, to reestablish strong ties with our other industry partners, NCMA, BIA, BSI and IMI. Lastly, to relocate the MCAA headquarters to a new facility that would be more cost effective for the association.
I feel we have accomplished these goals, and when I say "we," I mean all of us as a great team the committee chairs, the regional vice presidents, the senior officers and the MCAA staff. Our association would not be as successful as it is today without all of the efforts of these individuals committing their valuable time, experience and expertise to our industry.
MANY THANKS
Mazzilli Mason Contractors
535 South Ave.
Garwood, NJ 07027
Class A
National Construction Materials
6340 E. Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Regional Supplier
Interstate Brick
9780 South 5200 West
West Jordan, UT 84081
National Supplier
York Building Products Co., Inc.
950 Smile Way
York, PA 17404
Local Supplier
United Brick & Tile
10449 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50322
Local Supplier
If your company is interested in becoming a member of the Mason Contractors Association of America as a contractor, supplier or instructor, please contact MCAA at (800) 536-2222 or complete an application at www.masoncontractors.org.
In closing, it is hard to express the deep honor and gratitude I feel having had the opportunity to serve as President of the MCAA. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to being an active participant in the association for years to come. IMAS
The Mason Contractors Association of America would like to offer a heartfelt "Thank you" to Tom Daniel for his strong leadership during the last two years, as he served the office of President of the Association. We look forward to a continued and long relationship with Tom in the years ahead.