Masonry Magazine February 1983 Page. 5

Words: Richard Felice, C. Dewitt Brown, Ivey Griffin, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Walter Derk, Gerald Dufour, Donald Leonard, Fred James, Anthony Zotollo, Dino Maniago, Jack Bailey, Stan Misunas, G.W. Veazey, W.C. Dentinger, Richard Lietz, George Pedersen, L.C. Pardue, Richard Matthews, Robert Hatch
Masonry Magazine February 1983 Page. 5

Masonry Magazine February 1983 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
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

FEBRUARY 1983
Volume 23
Number 2

Vice President
W. C. Dentinger, Jr.

Legal Counsel
Official '83 MCAA Conference Program
11

Peer Pedersen
Secretary
Gerald L. Dufour
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt

Treasurer
C. DeWitt Brown, Jr.

Insurance Consultant
1982-83 MCAA Officers and
Regional Vice Presidents
14

Walter T. Derk
Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Ivey Griffin, Jr.
Richard C. Matthews
Robert C. Tubesing
Richard Felice
G. W. Veazey, Jr.
Jack J. Bailey
Robert H. Hatch
L. C. Pardue. Jr.
Dino Maniago
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James & Co.

Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park,
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MCAA Past Presidents
16

MCAA Conference Facts
18

1982-83 MCAA Committees and
State Chairmen
20

BIA Technical Notes 19-D-
"Russian Fireplaces"
23


About Our Cover
San Diego, one of the nation's most progressive and beautiful cities, will host MCAA's 33rd International Masonry Conference & Trade Show February 20-24, 1983. The headquarters hotel is the spacious Town & Country complex situated in Mission Valley. This special Conference issue of Masonry carries the official program as well as other essential information starting on page 9.

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
39

People and Events
39


Editorial Policy
Masonry is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA). The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving, or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim, or opinion appearing under a byline, or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. Also, the appearance of advertisements and new product information does not constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA of products featured.

Coming Events
42

The Masonry Computer Connection
43


Subscription Rates & Contact Information
Masonry (USPS469470) is published 7 times annually (January, February, March April May June July August, September October, November December). Subscription rate: $6.50 per year; Canada $7.50 U.S. currency. Copyright 1983, Mason Contractors Association of America.

Send subscriptions, advertising, editorial and business matter to: Masonry. 17W501-14th St., Oakbrook Terrace/Villa Park, IL 60181. Phone: (312) 620-6767.


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