Masonry Magazine February 1979 Page. 5

Words: Richard Felice, Richard Matthews, Eugene George, William Dentinger, Paul Clements, George Miller, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Gerald Sutherland, Robert Harrison, Donald Leonard, Louis Helbert, Fred James, William Young, Blaine Warner, Anthony Zotollo, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue
Masonry Magazine February 1979 Page. 5

Masonry Magazine February 1979 Page. 5
masonry
The MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY

Official Publication of:
Mason Contractors Association of America
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Eugene George

Vice President
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.

Secretary
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.

Treasurer
Robert Harrison

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Paul Clements
Richard Matthews
William Dentinger
Richard Felice
Gerald Sutherland
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
William J. Young

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James Agency, Inc.

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona

Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181
Area Code 312 620-6767

FEBRUARY, 1979-Volume 19, Number 2

1978-79 MCAA Officers and
Regional Vice Presidents
6

MCAA State Chairmen and
Committee Chairmen
8

Conference Facts
13

Official '79 MCAA Conference Program
15

Masonry Research Foundation Formed
20

Mason Contractor News and
News of the Industry
23

Who's Who and What's What at the
'79 MCAA Educational Trade Show
31

Coming Events
38

People & Events
41

Hammurabi Masonry Design Awards
44

Advertisers' Index & Classifed Ads
48


About Our Cover
The '79 MCAA International Masonry Conference and Educational Trade Show in Atlanta promises to be a genuinely rewarding educational experience. This special issue contains the Official MCAA Conference Program and Guide to Exhibits. Everything has been designed for your convenience to gain the most from your attendance at the Conference and Show.

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association, Masonry publishes authoritative articles and timely news concerning activities of the MCAA and CMCA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA or The CMCA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised or statements made concerning them.

Published 11 times annually (November/December issues combined). Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 17W601 Fourteenth St., Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181. Area code 312/620-6767. Subscription price: $6.00 per year (Canada, $7.00). Copyright 1979, Mason Contractors Association of America.
Application to mail at controlled circulation rates is pending at New Richmond, Wis. 54017.

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