Masonry Magazine April 2004 Page. 26
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Wry Showcase at Construct America. Developed by the Masonry Institute of Washington, this event is a contest between teams of architects and contractors. Each team must design and then build a unique masonry project, one that could be found in a village.
Throughout 2004, roughly 10 local "Masonry: It Makes A Village" contests will take place. The winning teams from each contest will then travel to the Masonry Showcase and Construct America shows to compete for an international title. The 2005 contest will be judged by both mason contractors and CSI attendees. I ask you all to think about the impact this contest will have on our industry when 10,000 architects and specifier attendees at Construct America view and judge our contest. The possibilities are immense.
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Like codes and standards, workforce development and legislative advocacy, the MCAA is clearly providing leadership in masonry promotion. And I know that in the coming years, MCAA's efforts will continue to grow in this important area.
Strategic Planning for the Future
WHEN I WAS FIRST ELECTED as a senior officer of the Association eight years ago, the MCAA was rapidly beginning to grow in its service and leadership to the industry's mason contractors. During the past eight years, the Association has added four key staff members and changed many functions, especially how we govern the MCAA. Today, our Association is guided by a member-developed, long-range strategic plan, and our Board meetings have become virtual planning sessions where members and Association staff continually revise and expand our strategic planning. Most importantly, we seek to expand the influence and effectiveness of the MCAA and our membership.
Our strategic plan has challenged the MCAA Board and committees to work together and put aside differences with our allied partners for the advancement of our collective interests.
We have partnered with customer groups, such as CSI and its Construct America. We have cooperatively worked with industry groups, such as the International Masonry Institute (IMI), in codes and standards, as well as government affairs. We will conduct a joint masonry industry legislative conference with the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) in the spring of 2005.
Although our long-range strategic plan has placed an increased financial burden on our members, it is allowing the Association to become a serious advocate for change. I am most proud of my fellow members who have responded to our increased request for financial support. We could not have achieved so much without your assistance.
Conclusion
AT THIS YEAR'S CONVENTION, we have elected a new President who will take over the stewardship of the Association. I know that the Association will be in good hands to continue our growth of influence.
I can't believe how fast the last two years have gone. It has been an unbelievable honor to serve you these past two years as MCAA's President. I would like to personally thank the Board of Directors, and most importantly my fellow officers and the MCAA staff who have made my job so easy.
I will step down and join fellow Past Presidents, such as Bill Dentinger, Don Grant, Dick Felice, Lenny Pardue, Dick Matthews, Don Larson and Mike Johnston, who continue to provide leadership and guidance to the Association long after their terms have expired.
Thank you.
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