Masonry Magazine June 2006 Page. 56
News
2007 officers and board of directors election results as follows:
**President:** Bill Dentinger W, B&D Associates Inc.
**President-elect:** Frank Grazzini, Carciofini Caulking
**Secretary:** Jack Tucci, Construction Midwest Inc.
**Treasurer:** Todd Frantz, Donald R. Frantz Concrete Construction Inc.
**Directors:** Paul Hatrick, Cemstone Products Company: Matt Hayes, Tailored Foam John Hoadley American Artstone: Pat McEvoy, Knutson Construction: Sean Spraungel, Spraungel Concrete & Masonry: and Karen Stanley, Stellar Concrete & Masonry
These individuals will team with the board members remaining from last year's term. They are: James Ericson, Kraus-Anderson Construction; Michael Hommer, PCL Construction; Dana Pugh, County Materials, Jim Turritto, Bulach/Custom Rock; and David Wells, Aggregate Industries.
Past President James Ericson and his board made great strides during his term to continue to move the association forward. During his term, MC&MCA continued to grow its membership to the out-state areas, advanced a masonry flashing training program, and welcomed efforts to work more closely with the Minnesota producers group (MCMA) on efforts that will enhance MC&MCA's market share.
When asked for his thoughts on the upcoming year for MC&MCA, newly elected President Bill Dentinger offered, "I've got some big shoes to fill after James, but the board is made up of really talented and aggressive people. I have no doubt we will keep things moving forward."
Once again, the MC&MCA looks forward to another successful year. For more information about the MC&MCA, please visit www.mcmca.com.
Missouri
SkillsUSA returns to Kansas City, June 18-June 24, for the 42nd annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, a showcase of career and technical education students.
More than 12,500 people, including students, teachers and business partners, are expected to participate in the week-long event.
The SkillsUSA Championships will be held on Thursday, June 22 in H. Roe Bartle Hall and Municipal Auditorium. More than 4,500 outstanding career and technical education students will compete hands-on in 77 different trade, technical and leadership fields.
Students work against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in occupations like masonry and other trades.
Contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations, and labor organizations, and test competencies are set by industry.
For more information, visit www.skills usa.org.
North Carolina
The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) installed new officers for the 2006-2008 term at the association's annual convention held in Myrtle Beach, S.C., at the end of April.
Pictured above, from left to right, are: Secretary/Treasurer Mike Rogers, Michael J. Rogers Masonry, Brevard, N.C.; President-elect Gary Manning, Manning Masonry, Williamston, N.C.; President Wayne Starr, Gates Construction Company, Mooresville, N.C; and Immediate Past President/Chairman of the Board Danks Burton, Pinnacle Masonry, Cary, N.C. Not shown are, Eastern Regional Vice President Jimmy Simmons, Simmons Masonry, Fayetteville, N.C.; Central Regional Vice President Danny Bowman, Bowman Masonry Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Western Regional Vice President Larry Kirby, Kirby Construction Services, Conover, N.C
Also, with a debut made possible in part by a $5,000 grant from Holcim (US) Inc., NCMCA rolled out its new Masonry Contractors Certification Program at the association's annual convention in April. NCMCA Certification is offered to association members and nonmembers alike as an opportunity for continuing education and professional development.
Pictured above, from left to right: Holcim's Kenneth Duncan presents the grant check to new NCMCA President and Certification Committee Chairman Wayne Starr and NCMCA President Danks Burton.
Burton characterized the grant as evidence of Holcim's commitment to the strong future of masonry construction.
For more information, visit www. ncmca.com.
Tennessee
Bricks and barbecue were the theme of this year's Young Architect's Forum competition held by the Masonry Institute of Tennessee (MIT).
Held annually, MIT hosts this competition to give young architects the opportunity to design a limited-edition print to be used in the Excellence in Masonry competition later in the year. The MIT Excellence in Masonry competition is an annual event held to recognize architects, masonry contractors and building owners.
Nineteen entries were submitted this year from across the state. The winning entry, submitted by Kim Kennedy, fea-
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