Masonry Magazine December 2001 Page. 8
from the
editor
HIGHLIGHTING OUR INDUSTRY'S ASSOCIATIONS
For 51 years now, the Mason Contractors Association of America has been devoted to the interests and welfare of the mason contractor, serving as a vehicle for strengthening the masonry industry and preserving its future. As the official national association for mason contractors, we felt it was appropriate and necessary to highlight the several other masonry associations within the U.S. and Canada who are also devoted to serving the masonry industry, offering technical, promotional, legislative and educational services to mason contractors, engineers, architects and suppliers alike.
We hope this listing will prove to be a valuable resource to you, helping you in locating the trade association that will best meet your needs. To make it easy to navigate, we organized this directory in alphabetical order by association name for both US and Canadian associations. Under each association listed are abbreviated types of services they provide, such as seminars or workshops, site observations/ inspections, architect/engineer technical assistance, government affairs/lobbying, etc. Of the associations appearing in this directory, many have scheduled to conduct their own meetings in conjunction with the MCAA's Masonry Showcase being held in Phoenix, February 6-9, 2002. These organizations and individuals understand the value of coming together, face to face, to build a stronger industry. Here's a preview of those currently participating at the 2002 Showcase:
Arizona Mason Contractors Association
California Conference of Mason Contractors
Canadian Masonry Contractors' Association
Fresno Chapter of the California Conference of Mason Contractors Association
Mason & Builders Association of Northern California
Mason Contractors Association of Monterey & Santa Cruz
Mason Contractors' Association Inc. (Michigan)
Mason Contractors Association of Dayton
Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis
Mason Contractors Association Nation's Capitol
Mason Contractors Association of SE Missouri
Mason Contractors Association of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
Mason Contractors Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties
Mason Contractors Association of Spokane
Mason Contractors Association of Tacoma/Pierce County
Mason Contractors Exchange of Southern California
Masonry Association of Sacramento
Masonry Contractors Association of Greater Chicago
Masonry Contractors of New Jersey
Masonry Institute of Dayton
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association
National Masonry Instructors Association (Alabama)
North Bay Chapter of the Mason & Builders Association of Northern California
Orange County Chapter of the Mason Contractors Exchange
Saddleback Chapter of the California Conference of Mason Contractors Association
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter of the California Conference of Mason Contractors Association
Skills USA VICA Masonry Technical Committee
South Bay Chapter of the California Conference of Mason Contractors Association
Texas Masonry Council
Tri-State Masonry Institute, Cincinnati, OH
Upper South Carolina Mason Contractors Association
Not only do we hope the Directory of Masonry Associations will be beneficial in servicing all of your needs-we hope that some of you will take the initiative and take part in one or more of these associations and take an active role in shaping our industry your industry! When you're at the Masonry Showcase in February, find out which room they'll be meeting at, sit in on their meetings, introduce yourself, and see how you can make a difference... I'm sure they'll be happy to see you there- and so will we!
We thank you for your continued support.
Acheppetstell
Debra J. Mitchell, Editor-In-Chief
Note: If you're part of an organization not listed, or if your contact information has changed, please fax all updates to (630) 705-4209.
8 MASONRY DECEMBER, 2001