Masonry Magazine September 2010 Page. 45
Indiana Cut Stone Event for Mason Contractors
On Oct. 8, masons from all over the United States and Canada are coming to Bedford, Ind., to participate in a free, one-day educational event. This event will provide instruction to mason contractors on all aspects of working with Indiana Limestone. Attendees will see the entire Indiana Limestone quarrying and fabrication process as well as take part in activities that will teach them the proper application, maintenance, repair and restoration of Indiana limestone.
This event is open to all mason contractors. Attendees can register online and get to the Indiana Cut Stone fabrication facility 7:30 a.m., October 8. From that point, Indiana Cut Stone will supply refreshments, lunch and bus transportation to Victor Oolitic Stone for the tour of their quarry and processing facility, and then return busses to Indiana Cut Stone for the round-robin classes on working with Indiana Limestone. Visit www.indystone.com for more information.
Gerald Gallegos Passes Away
Gerald Gallegos, founder of The Gallegos Corp., passed away of health complications. Right up to the end of his life, Gallegos was involved in the day-to-day operations of his company, mentor to his employees and active supporter of numerous charities. He was proud of his company and especially of the employees, who he often said were the backbone, and greatest asset, of the company. This year marked the 40th year the company has been in business, having survived several recessions, Gallegos made his mark from his first fireplace in Vail 40 years ago and continued to show the community how to give back in a very understated way. He will be greatly missed but his vision, strength, spirit and belief in his company and the causes he supported will continue to be with us. IMAS
MCAA Certification Calendar
The following is the MCAA's education calendar for certification:
October 20
ONLINE
Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 4
October 27
ONLINE
MCAA Safety Series
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
November 3
ONLINE
Seismic Performance of Masonry
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 1
November 10
ONLINE
Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 4
November 17
ONLINE
Masonry Inspection & Testing
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 1.5
January 16-17, 2011
Las Vegas
Masonry Foreman Development Course
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 20
January 16-17, 2011
Las Vegas
Masonry Quality Institute
Discipline: Masonry Quality Institute
Credits: 16
January 18, 2011
Las Vegas
Job Site Scheduling
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 4.5
January 18, 2011
Las Vegas
Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards
Discipline: Codes & Standards
Credits: 4
January 20, 2011
Las Vegas
Basic Masonry Estimating Seminar
Discipline: Bidding Practices
Credits: 6
January 20, 2011
Las Vegas
Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar (Hands-on)
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 6
ONLINE
29 CFT 1926 Subpart R Steel Erection
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
ONLINE
Analyzing Financial Statements Advanced
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 3
ONLINE
Arbitration and Mediation
Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices
Credits: 2
ONLINE
Beryllium and Cadmium Hazards in the Workplace
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
ONLINE
Bloodborne Pathogens
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1
Online classes available at www.masoncontractors.org. We now offer Masonry Products classes online. For more information or to register for any of these programs, please go to http://certification.masoncontractors.org/education/index.php