Masonry Magazine February 2000 Page. 4

Words: Jeff Buczkiewicz, Frank Campitelli, Roy Swindal, Donald Larsen, John Spencer, Tom Daniel, Michael Adelizzi, G. Griffin, Richard Johnston, Rachel Young, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Bob Barkshire, Robert Schuerman, Robert Fenimore, Liz Fidoruk, Richard Olson, Kimberly Shifflette, Judy Shearer, Kelly Burke, Wiliam McConnell, George Milier
Masonry Magazine February 2000 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine February 2000 Page. 4
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• Virtually indestructible hard polymer bumper designed for easy tamping of brick and block.
• Resilient handle reduces fatigue.
• Integral finger guard protects against callouses, heat and cold.
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MARSHALLTOWN TROWEL COMPANY
P.O. Box 738 Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
Phone: 515/753-0127 Fax: 515/753-6341



Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association
Editor
Richard N. Olson
Staff Photographer
Debbie Yatka
Mason Contractors Association of America
President
Donald Larsen
Vice President
Richard M. Johnston
Secretary
Wiliam McConnell
Treasurer
G. Alan Griffin
Regional Vice Presidents
Bob Barkshire, Frank Campitelli, Tom Daniel,
Robert Fenimore, Mark Larsen,
Shirley Schiesser, Robert Schuerman,
John Spencer, Roy Swindal
Executive Director/Publisher
Michael Adelizzi
Executive Staff
Jeff Buczkiewicz
Director of Marketing and Membership
Kimberly Shifflette
Director of Education
Rachel A. Young
Director of Meetings and Conventions
Liz Fidoruk
Controller
Judy A. Shearer
Administrative Assistant
Kelly Burke
Administrative Assistant
George Milier
Consultant
Executive Office
1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone 630 705 4200
Fax 630 706 4209



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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. Opinions expressed by officers do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA or product featured.

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