MMCA Annual Meeting Wrap-up

Words: Brad Leidal, Dale Haselhuhn, Kevin Ryan, Rick Cianek, Ray Bostwick, Curt Carr, Sue CarrThe 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 Masonry Association for the closing activities at Universal Studios.

For more information about future activities, please visit the MMCA website at www.mmca-mi.com.
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