Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 16
MCAA Convention
2011 MCAA Annual Convention Recap
WORLD OF CONCRETE/WORLD OF MASONRY 2011 RETURNED TO THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER IN JANUARY WITH 48,554 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRANTS IN ATTENDANCE, AND MORE THAN 1,200 EXHIBITORS. During World of Concrete/World of Masonry, the MCAA held its annual Convention. Many of the industry's finest leaders and most enthusiastic masonry professionals were in attendance. Learning, networking and committee meetings took place, along with MCAA's annual competitions and some fun, new events.
Fastest Trowel on the Block
MASONS AND THEIR TENDERS were highlighted during the annual Fastest Trowel on the Block competition, presented by QUIKRETE. The event drew a large audience to catch the action and see who would win the $6,000 grand prize.
The Fastest Trowel on the Block showcases the skill of masons and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. The competition pitted the masons from across the United States and Canada against one another in a show of both speed and craftsmanship. Each contestant's goal was to complete as much of an 18-block-long wall as possible. With the 20-minute time limit that was placed on the contestants, they had to make split-second decisions based on the judging criteria.
Each mason worked quickly to build a quality wall while the crowd cheered them on through the 20-minute competition. After the judges completed their scoring, the results were announced.
Winners were presented with trophies, plus first place took home $6,000 and a plaque from Marshalltown, second place received $2,500, and $1,500 was awarded to third place. All contestants received a Marshalltown tool bag and tools, a Grout Grunt, and additional prizes. For more information about the Fastest Trowel competition, please visit www.fastesttrowel.com.
South of 40 Committee
THE MISSION of the South of 40, chaired by Lindsey Stringer, is to provide members the opportunity to learn, to become more involved, and introduce a youthful voice into the masonry industry by educating the leaders of tomorrow with the objective of increasing the masonry market share and ensuring the industry is solid.
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2011 Fastest Trowel on the Block, First Place Kris Chee, Sutter Masonry Inc., El Mirage, Ariz. Tenders: Enrique Esparza, Gilberto Palacios Aguero
2011 Fastest Trowel on the Block, Second Place-Keith White, Frazier Masonry, North Highlands, Calif. Tenders: Frankie White, Charlie Weger
2011 Fastest Trowel on the Block, Third Place Ray Robinson, JAM. Construction Inc., Gainesville, Fla. Tenders: Lynette Darby, James Alien
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