Masonry Magazine April 2009 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 strong masonry industry. MCAA's members look forward to a long association with their firms.
Are you a Contractor Member of the MCAA? If you are, you need to be applauded. Why? As one of our contractor members, you are in the unique position of being a small business owner. As a small business owner in the masonry industry, you are a contributor to the economy. You employ people, purchase products and contribute to the growth of the economy. Why is this important, and why are you unique? As a small business owner, some would say, "Wow, you're rich. You have got it made. You can do whatever you want."
It's too bad that many politicians have this same viewpoint. We are the ones who work very hard at making sure we sell the work, and build it with qualified personnel on schedule and for a profit. We then collect the money for which we invoice, and repeat the same cycle over and over to maintain profitability. Through this whole process what else are we responsible for? Let's look at the list: payroll, payroll taxes (state and federal), health care insurance, union benefits, pension funds, city business licenses, business property taxes, corporate taxes (state and federal), federal highway use tax, county business asset tax, fuel tax, contractor license fees, contractor license bond, general liability insurance, general liability umbrella insurance, workman's compensation insurance, auto insurance, equipment insurance, etc., etc.
Have I missed anything? I am sure many of my fellow contractor members can add to this list. This is why, if you are a contractor member of MCAA, you should be applauded for all that you endure to insure your business is successful. The next time you watch the news and hear that politicians want to raise small business taxes, write to your representative. Cut this page out, and send it with your letter. Tell him that enough is enough. We don't get bailed out. The buck stops with us. We either make it happen or go out of business. It's about time that politicians realize that small business employs the majority of the workforce in this country. We need their support to lessen our burden, not add to it. IMAS
COMING IN MAY 2009
Be sure to catch the May 2009 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examining industry issues, including
# SCAFFOLDING
Scaffolding provides essential components for most masonry projects. Masonry examines this industry, especially the best ways to remain safe on the jobsite when using different types of scaffolding.
# BLOCK
Masonry takes a look at the durability, maintenance, cost, efficiency, flexibility and safety of block. What does the market warrant today in the way of block, and what's out there to meet those needs? We'll examine this vibrant part of the masonry industry
# TRENDS IN GREEN
Does green equal green? It's important that everyone in the masonry industry promote the use of masonry as a sustainable, green material. Masonry examines the trends in and methods of promoting masonry, as well as the importance of LEED.
For advertising information, contact
Marvin Diamond
770.431.0867, ext. 208
Toll-free: 888.303.5639
E-mail:marvin@lionhrtpub.com
DelPrete Masonry, Inc.
13548 Jarrettsville Pike
Phoenix, Md. 21131
Class A
Born Bros., Inc.
315 E. Kechi Road
Kechi, Kan. 67067
Class A
Stephen's Masonry, Inc.
P.O. Box 20366
Cranston, R.1. 02920
Class A
Sellers Masonry, Inc.
E. 16111 Stoughton Road
Rockford Wash, 99030
Class B
D K Sons Masonry, LLC
15473 W. 800 South
Francesville, Ind. 47946
Class A
Phoenix Masonry, LTD.
645 W. Church Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
Class C
Masonry Cleaning Systems, Inc.
7706 Industrial Court - Suite E
Spring Grove, III. 60081
Class A
Advanced Masonry Systems, Inc.
211 Cockeysville Road
Hunt Valley, Md. 21030
Class B
McAree Mason Contractors, Inc.
22 Doris Road
Bristol, Conn. 06010
Class A
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) 536-2225, or complete an application at www.masoncontractors.og
The Voice of the Masonry Industry