Masonry Magazine August 1966 Page. 25

Words: Donald Cook, Mickey Soloff, Allen Young, George Miller, Garland Sherman, William Ray, W. Crabb, Joe Shadden, Bill Gilstrand, G. Webster
Masonry Magazine August 1966 Page. 25

Masonry Magazine August 1966 Page. 25
Tennessee Holds 14th Annual Convention

GATLINBURG, TENN. The 14th Annual Convention of the Tennessee Chapters of the MCAA was held here on August 4th through 6th. Chairmaned by Garland Sherman, the convention heard discussions on a wide range of subject matters.

William L. Ray, Employers Insurance of Wausau, presented "Insurance Needs of the Mason Contractor", while W. O. Crabb discussed with the delegates "Safety Laws" of Tennessee. Joe Shadden, Vice President, Hulsey Concrete Products, presented a movie entitled "Art & Industry of Precast Concrete." George Miller, MCAA Executive Vice President, gave a presentation on the plans and programs of the Association.

At the Annual Meeting of the Chapters, Allen Young, Memphis, was elected State Chairman-Elect, while Donald Cook was selected State Secretary. During the meeting, it was agreed that a possible tri-state meeting could be scheduled during 1967 and a committee was appointed to study its feasibility and to select possible sites.

Mason Painter congratulates Allen Young on his election to the position of Tennessee State Chairman. Left to right are: Painter; Donald Cook, Secretary-Elect; Young, and David B. Soloff, Jr.

William L. Ray, Employers Insurance of Wausou, discusses a point with Walter Lerch, State Secretary, and O. L. Jellay, MCAA Regional Vice President.

Winner of the Annual Golf Tournament was Bill Gilstrand. Here, Mickey Soloff presents to Gilstrand the Tennessee Golf Award.

MASONRY. August, 1966

Playing the best game of golf over the Mountain Course at Gatlinburg was Donald Cook. Here he receives his trophy from Mr. Soloff.

Most durable golfer during the tournament was G. N. Webster. For his stamina plus a lot of work and sweat, he receives this trophy.

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