Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 3

Words: Steven Fechino, Jim Farrell, Dave Jollay
Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 3
SUNDAY
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Foreman Development (Day 1)
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Masonry Quality Institute (Day 1)
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open

MONDAY
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Masonry Quality Institute (Day 2)
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Foreman Development (Day 2)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Journeyman's Challenge (Day 1)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM TEAM Awards

Spend the night with your fellow celebrities of the masonry world as we celebrate the best of the best in the industry and announce the winners of the first annual Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards competition - Hollywood style.

TUESDAY
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM-8:30 AM Membership Committee Meeting
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Journeyman's Challenge (Day 2)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Marketing Committee Meeting
9:30 AM-10:30 AM Legislative Committee Meeting
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibits Open
10:30 AM 3:00 PM Job Site Scheduling
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Understanding Masonry Codes and Standards
11:00 AM 3:30 PM Masonry Skills Challenge presented by Lafarge North America
5:00 PM 6:00 PM MAC PAC Reception
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Opening Session Dinner


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