Masonry Magazine February 1984 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, Don Leonard, C. Dewitt Brown, Eugene George, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Gerald Dufour, Kenneth Thompson, Fred James, Anthony Zotollo, Stan Misunas, G.W. Veazey, W.C. Dentinger, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, Richard Matthews, Robert Hatch, Mac Pettit
Masonry Magazine February 1984 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine February 1984 Page. 3
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
W. C. Dentinger, Jr.

Vice President
Gerald L. Dufour

Secretary
C. DeWitt Brown, Jr.

Treasurer
Robert H. Hatch

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Mac Pettit
Richard C. Matthews
Robert C. Tubesing
Richard Felice
G. W. Veazey, Jr.
Kenneth P. Thompson
Oscar Person
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Eugene George

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 & Co.

Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park,
I60181
Area Code 312/620-6767

FEBRUARY 1984 Volume 24 Number 2

'84 MCAA Conference Report
5

Meet MCAA's New President
8

Coping with Problems and
Opportunities
13

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
17

People & Events
17

Insurance Insights
20

Masonry Institute of Dayton Honors
Architects and Mason Contractors
21

Coming Events
23

Classified Ads
30


About Our Cover
Scenes from MCAA's 34th International Masonry Conference & Trade Show in New Orleans, LA, January 26-31, 1984 (clockwise from upper left): U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard; speakers Bruce Voss, Ray Lackey, Doris Lackey and George Plumb, keynoter U.S. Rep. John N. Erlenborn; MCAA Executive Board meeting: Paul Clements (left) receiving Kentuckiana Masonry Institute award from incoming MCAA President W. C. Dentinger, Jr.; Immediate Past President Don Leonard cuts ribbon to open MCAA Trade Show.


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.


Subscription Rates & Contact Information
Masonry (ISSN 0025-4681) is published 7 times annually (January, February, March April May June July August, September/October, November December). Subscription rate: 56.50 per year; Canada $7.50 U.S. currency. Copyright 1984, Mason Contractors Association of America.

Send subscriptions, advertising, editorial and business matter to: Masonry. 17W601-14th St., Oakbrook Terrace Villa Park, IL 60181. Phone: (312) 620-6767.


Postmaster
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