Advancing the Masonry Industry
2005 Report of the President
The past year has been remarkable for our industry and our country. We have witnessed things that have never before happened in our life times.
The Boston Red Sox did the unthinkable by actually winning the World Series, and now our attention focuses on the Chicago Cubs to see if they too can make history in the Fall Classic. The New England Patriots won the SuperBowl again, proving that there still can be a dynasty in football. Hockey was cancelled this year, but did anyone notice? Lance Armstrong won an unprecedented sixth Tour De France. We witnessed a disaster larger than anything we've ever experienced and learned the real meaning of ?Tsunami'. Martha went to the big house. We got iPods, BlackBerries and instant messages, making it unnecessary to ever talk to each other in person.
Brad and Jen separated, and now millions of us hope that we will be the one to provide comfort to the broken hearted. We said goodbye to friends such as Frazier, Everybody Loves Raymond and Sex in the City. We found Desperate Housewives intriguing, and we were fascinated with Wife Swap. The Apprentice captivated us, and every week we heard those dreaded words: YOU'RE FIRED. We lost some very good friends: Ray Charles, Julia Child, Rodney Dangerfield, Janet Leigh, Jack Parr, Christopher Reeve, Reggie White, Marlon Brando, Ronald Reagan and Johnny Carson.
One of the closest and most contested Presidential elections took place last fall and America became further divided between red states and blue states. Still, we all came together as one nation with our support and admiration of our military and the sacrifices that they are making for our freedom and for the hope of freedom everywhere. The war in Iraq can anger many, but there is little doubt that our troops make us all proud to be Americans. We can all sleep safer knowing that thousands are sacrificing to keep us safe from the harm of terror.
This past year has been very exciting for the Association. Our committees have been getting stronger and more active. Our Board has continued to provide strong leadership and stewardship in guiding the Association. Our Senior Officers have met more regularly with Association Staff to provide support and guidance in moving the MCAA and our agenda forward. And I am pleased to report that our working relationship with partner chapters has begun to galvanize the contractor segment into a cohesive force for change. This past year, our financial situation began to improve as we settled into our new home in Schaumburg. Our Staff and Board are to be commended for their hard work in strengthening our financial picture. We look forward to an even brighter financial statement this coming year. As President of the Association, I am proud to report that the state of our Association is sound, strong and engaged.
Strategic Vision
The Association Board and Staff have been guided by our Long Range Strategic Plan. This past February, the MCAA Executive Board and representatives from several of our chapters met in Napa, California to review the vision we established five years ago, to determine if the road we set is still relevant today, and decide what changes need to be made to our long range course. This long range strategic thinking has helped us attain some very significant achievements. Not only will it guide the Board as to how to effectively allocate resources and effort, but it will aid the MCAA in accomplishing even greater successes in the future.
Promoting Masonry
One of the fastest growing areas of the Association is our effort to market the use of masonry and masonry systems. Millions of dollars are spent each year promoting the use of brick, block and stone. Yet we struggle as an industry to protect traditional masonry markets, let alone expand new ones. As mason contractors, we are in a unique position to promote the greater use of masonry through masonry systems. From this podium you have repeatedly heard that as contractors our only concern is to deliver what the customer wants. Be it clay masonry, concrete masonry, stone or other masonry materials, we will sell what the customer wants. Therefore, it is in our industry's best interest to have a national contractor effort to promote masonry.
Many of our chapters have effective promotional programs and we have learned from them. Working with our allied chapters through the Masonry Execs Council, we have launched MasonrySystems.org, a national effort to promote masonry systems. Launched this past October through a dedicated website and advertising campaigns, MasonrySystems.org is growing as a valuable tool to promote masonry. Hits to the site have steadily increased since its launch, with thousands of architects, specifiers, school and public works officials visiting it. The MCAA Staff has provided a great deal of resources to developing this site and working with our chapter exec partners.
The "Masonry: It Makes a Village" national contest at Construct America?, making its debut here in Chicago, is sure to draw the attention and imagination of the nearly 5,000 specifiers and architects attending. Five teams, made up of architects and contractors, will start with an array of masonry materials and will build a project that can be found in a village. Masonry Showcase and Construct America? attendees will select the overall winner. The goal of the "Village" contest is to stimulate those architects and specifiers to ask the question: Why don't we use more masonry on our projects? And why aren't we more creative with masonry? If we are successful with our "Village" competition, the impact to our industry will be significant.
Masonry magazine continues to be a very professional tool for promoting masonry. At last year's CSI show, Masonry magazine was distributed to every specifier in attendance. Again this year, Masonry will be widely available to the architects and specifiers at Construct America?.
Building Our Labor Force
We have struggled to build and sustain a quality workforce for decades. Traditionally, our industry invests substantial resources in recruitment and training when we have a backlog of work, and then we stop our efforts when work slows. The MCAA and our Board has continued to invest our time and resources to recruit even in lean times. Our High School Career Initiative has been highly successful in getting our message to our nation's high schools. Through the sponsorship of our contractors, suppliers, and affiliate associations, we have distributed masonry career information to more than 700 schools nationwide. These materials have introduced masonry to hundreds of thousands of young people who never before had knowledge of what our industry offers its workforce.
To continue this multi-stage, on-going recruitment initiative, we have been communicating on a regular basis with the guidance counselors at these high schools, and sending them quarterly newsletters, which have resulted in a growing number of career days and fairs- more than we've ever coordinated before. There are still over 16,000 high schools that need career information. Our job is just beginning but thus far, the results are exciting. I urge you all to help us sponsor this program.
Codes and Standards
This has been an exciting year for MCAA in Codes and Standards!
Masonry Standards Joint Committee
As a result of the OSHA Proposed Silica Regulations and the Bricklayer's and Allied Craftsmen requesting that all cutting of masonry units be cut wet, we rallied our troops as contractors, and wrote over 100 letters to the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) requesting to add this language to the 2005 Specification. We achieved our goal, and there is now verbiage in the 2005 MSJC Specification allowing masons to wet cut concrete masonry units. Thanks to your letters and influence, this was accomplished. There is certainly truth to the adage "strength in numbers".
Another revision in the MSJC that benefits contractors is the change in low lift grouting requirements. In previous documents, the maximum height of a grout pour was five feet. The 2005 document has raised this maximum height to twelve feet eight inches (within specified criteria). This should increase contractors' productivity when grouting masonry walls.
While the maximum reinforcement ratio code provisions are better, there is still quite a bit of work left in order to reduce lap splices and steel in load bearing masonry walls.
American Society of Testing and Materials
Our work in ASTM is ongoing. We have our staff and members leading key committees, ensuring our voices are heard and our influence is strong. There is a renewed effort to develop ASTM Standards for lightweight concrete masonry units and masonry workmanship.
Occupational Safety and Health
In May of last year, the MCAA entered into an Alliance with OSHA. As part of this Alliance, OSHA and MCAA will work together to provide our members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to wall bracing, fall protection, scaffolding, and forklift safety hazards. The Alliance's goals include: training, education, outreach and communication of safety issues as they relate to mason contractors. As a result, OSHA is exhibiting at this year's show and presenting an OSHA ten hour Safety Course specifically tailored for masonry construction.
In just 4 years, the MCAA's influence in codes, standards and regulations is monumental and growing as time progresses.
Influencing Our Nation's Leaders in Washington
No other area of our business can impact us greater in such a short time as government regulation and legislation. Five years ago, we envisioned the establishment of a Washington D.C. office. Roughly three years ago, we made the commitment to budget for and hire a full time Washington staff. Today, the MCAA has achieved a level of influence in Washington that we only could dream of five years ago. Today, we have influenced many OSHA regulations and been a major player in the formulation and promotion of legislation, such as, Association Health Plans and tax relief for contractors who hire and train apprentices. And, probably our greatest achievement thus far, has been our ongoing effort to draft industry proposals governing occupational exposures to crystalline silica, rather than contend with a more stringent standard put forth by OSHA. This June we will be holding a Legislative Conference in our nation's Capital. I urge you to attend this important and informative conference.
Communication
I am most proud of our Association efforts to communicate our issues and our activities to the 17,000 mason contractors in our industry, and to our customers, as well. Our website has had unbelievable growth over the past year. Prior to the establishment of a full time Internet Technology manager, our website was stagnant, with roughly 300 hits per day. Today, our website has become a focal point for our industry. Our hits have reached higher than 28,000 per day with over 10 million per year. Visitors come to our site to find out "what is going on in masonry" and to get information about masonry and masonry systems. In fact, our website reaches beyond our boarders to visitors from over 75 countries. Our Association is truly becoming global. In addition to our website, Masonry magazine and our email newsletter, Masonry Messenger, provide members and contractors with timely news and information which shape public opinion.
Protecting Your Future
Nothing can absolutely protect your future, but doing nothing will absolutely hurt your future. As MCAA's dedicated dues paying members, you can be proud that your investment in the future is having an effect. We thank you for your support this past year. You truly have taken the effort to make the masonry industry stronger for us all. You may know other contractors who have not yet chosen to join the MCAA. They may believe that they are not big enough or don't have enough revenue to pay dues. We still need them. We need every mason contractor. No matter how big or small, residential or commercial, we all face the same concerns just on a different scale. You make a huge difference in our industry's future and your own future by being a part of the MCAA. Everyday we fight tilt-up, precast, EIFS and other systems. The only one fighting for you and your masonry business is the MCAA.
In closing, I would like to thank you for attending our Convention and Showcase. I would like to thank our Board and dedicated hard working Staff who have made our successes possible. And I would like to thank you for the privilege of serving as your President this past year. It has been a memorable and rewarding experience.
Chairman’s Message Archive
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November 2019
Thankful for The Little Things
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October 2019
Here’s to Another Successful Midyear 2019
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September 2019
Texas Masonry Council: The Legacy
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August 2019
The American Dream
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July 2019
2019 Legislative Conference Recap
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June 2019
Safety Doesn’t Happen on Accident
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May 2019
Doing Our Part
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April 2019
Preparing for D.C.
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March 2019
More Than a Little Luck
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February 2019
Show Your Love For The Industry
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December 2018
The Opportunities are Endless
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November 2018
2018 MCAA Midyear Meeting Recap
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October 2018
Every Person’s Potential
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September 2018
Recent Updates
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August 2018
Masonry’s Future
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July 2018
An Offer You Can’t Refuse
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June 2018
Worthwhile Work
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May 2018
Masonry All Around
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April 2018
We’re Washington Bound
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March 2018
The Changing Tide And Road Ahead
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February 2018
A New Beginning
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January 2018
Givers Gain
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December 2017
The Reason for the Season
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November 2017
Always, Always, Always Something To Be Thankful For
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October 2017
Another Exciting Midyear Meeting
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September 2017
Learning From North Carolina
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August 2017
Let’s Help Close The Skills Gap
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June 2017
Calculating Your Return on Investment
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May 2017
Sweet Tea and Grits
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April 2017
Silica, Auctions and Policy
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March 2017
Things to Remember
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February 2017
Looking Forward
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January 2017
A Fresh Start
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December 2016
Making Our Industry Stronger
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November 2016
MCAA Midyear Meeting Does Not Disappoint
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October 2016
Have You Made Your Pledge to the Foundation?
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September 2016
Who Moved My Cheese?
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August 2016
Get Ready for MCAA’s Midyear Meeting
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July 2016
Making a Difference
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June 2016
Southern Hospitality
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May 2016
The 2016 MCAA Legislative Conference
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April 2016
MCAA: Looking out for your interests
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March 2016
Let’s share our passion!
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February 2016
Thanks for letting me give back
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January 2016
A week of masonry you can’t miss
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December 2015
Giving back
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November 2015
A successful Midyear Meeting in the Florida Keys
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October 2015
Seeing the future before our eyes
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September 2015
Join us for the Midyear Meeting
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August 2015
The MCAA Midyear Meeting is approaching
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July 2015
Spread the Word: Masonry Doesn’t Burn
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June 2015
Busy on ‘The Hill’ for you
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May 2015
Progress in the making
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April 2015
A voice in Washington
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March 2015
Another successful Convention in Vegas
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February 2015
An exciting year ahead
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January 2015
MCAA Convention is approaching
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December 2014
Defining success
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November 2014
Coming together for our industry
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September 2014
Hitting the road and making a difference
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August 2014
Staying busy for you
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July 2014
MCAA Midyear Meeting approaching
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June 2014
MCAA staying busy and making progress
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May 2014
Be a voice in your industry
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April 2014
The MCAA is on the move
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March 2014
It’s all about helping each other
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February 2014
Ready for action
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January 2014
Thanks
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December 2013
Happy holidays
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November 2013
MCAA Midyear update
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October 2013
Ushering in a busy fall season
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September 2013
Workforce a familiar friend
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August 2013
The MCAA in D.C.
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July 2013
A Lot Happening
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June 2013
Eye opening
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May 2013
Why not be a member?
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April 2013
First South of 40 Conference
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March 2013
Positive movement
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February 2013
Headed to Vegas
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January 2013
New beginning
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December 2012
It’s finally over
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November 2012
My trip to the Rockies
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October 2012
The 2012 election
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September 2012
Stay involved
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August 2012
Networking
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July 2012
Summer time
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June 2012
Exciting time
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May 2012
Working for you
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April 2012
Join us in D.C. next month
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March 2012
New beginnings
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February 2012
Farewell!
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January 2012
One more to go!
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December 2011
The life of a mason contractor
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November 2011
Join us in Vegas
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October 2011
The Future is Around the Corner
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September 2011
This ole cowboy is excited!
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August 2011
As the world turns
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July 2011
Update From the President
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June 2011
The Strong Spirit of our Industry
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May 2011
A Bright Future
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April 2011
Springtime Updates from MCAA
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March 2011
Tidbits From MCAA
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February 2011
Time Flies By
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January 2011
The MCAA Convention: A Priceless Experience
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December 2010
The End of the Year
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November 2010
Busy Times!
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October 2010
South of 40
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September 2010
Get Involved on All Levels
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August 2010
What Are We Doing?
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July 2010
Have a Great Summer
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June 2010
Adding Dollars to the Bottom Line
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May 2010
MCAA Key Accomplishments 2009-2010
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May 2010
The Government is Working, 24-7
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April 2010
MCAA is Working for the Mason Contractor
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March 2010
Moving Forward
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February 2010
A Fond Farewell
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January 2010
A New Year
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December 2009
Start the Year Strong
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November 2009
The Greening of our Industry
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October 2009
A Successful Midyear Meeting
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September 2009
MCAA in D.C.
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August 2009
Brick Voids
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July 2009
Vision 2020 Moving Forward
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June 2009
Success On The Hill
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May 2009
Show Your Support Through Membership
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March 2009
On a Positive Note...
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February 2009
Vision 2020
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February 2009
State of the Association
![The Silver Lining The Silver Lining](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2009
The Silver Lining
![How Is Your Business Doing? How Is Your Business Doing?](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
December 2008
How Is Your Business Doing?
![Fastest Trowel on the Block Fastest Trowel on the Block](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
November 2008
Fastest Trowel on the Block
![Thoughts on the 2008 Election Thoughts on the 2008 Election](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
October 2008
Thoughts on the 2008 Election
![Industry Cooperation for Positive Change Industry Cooperation for Positive Change](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
September 2008
Industry Cooperation for Positive Change
![Networking: Not Just a Buzz Word Networking: Not Just a Buzz Word](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
August 2008
Networking: Not Just a Buzz Word
![Impact on the Hill Impact on the Hill](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
June 2008
Impact on the Hill
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April 2008
Join Us Next Month in D.C.
![Were you at the World of Masonry in January? Were you at the World of Masonry in January?](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
March 2008
Were you at the World of Masonry in January?
![New Horizons New Horizons](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2008
New Horizons
![State of the Association State of the Association](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2008
State of the Association
![Thanks for an Enjoyable Term as President Thanks for an Enjoyable Term as President](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2008
Thanks for an Enjoyable Term as President
![Wrapping up Another Year Wrapping up Another Year](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
December 2007
Wrapping up Another Year
![Greetings From Italy! Greetings From Italy!](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
November 2007
Greetings From Italy!
![MCAA, World of Masonry Join Forces MCAA, World of Masonry Join Forces](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
October 2007
MCAA, World of Masonry Join Forces
![MCAA Looking to Expand Masonry Markets MCAA Looking to Expand Masonry Markets](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
September 2007
MCAA Looking to Expand Masonry Markets
![Certification: Good Efforts and Bad Rumors Certification: Good Efforts and Bad Rumors](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
August 2007
Certification: Good Efforts and Bad Rumors
![Positive Changes on the Horizon Positive Changes on the Horizon](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
July 2007
Positive Changes on the Horizon
![MCAA Appoints New Executive Director MCAA Appoints New Executive Director](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
June 2007
MCAA Appoints New Executive Director
![Isn’t It Time You Joined With Us? Isn’t It Time You Joined With Us?](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
April 2007
Isn’t It Time You Joined With Us?
![Advancing Masonry in a Global Economy Advancing Masonry in a Global Economy](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2007
Advancing Masonry in a Global Economy
![Certification Can Strengthen Our Markets Certification Can Strengthen Our Markets](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2007
Certification Can Strengthen Our Markets
![A New Battle Rages in Washington A New Battle Rages in Washington](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2007
A New Battle Rages in Washington
![National Initiatives Will Build a Stronger Industry National Initiatives Will Build a Stronger Industry](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
December 2006
National Initiatives Will Build a Stronger Industry
![Totally Engaged in Washington Totally Engaged in Washington](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
October 2006
Totally Engaged in Washington
![MCAA's Skills Competitions Create Enthusiasm for Training MCAA's Skills Competitions Create Enthusiasm for Training](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
September 2006
MCAA's Skills Competitions Create Enthusiasm for Training
![Heeding Huckabee's Call for Action Heeding Huckabee's Call for Action](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
August 2006
Heeding Huckabee's Call for Action
![MCAA Membership Can Pay Real Dividends MCAA Membership Can Pay Real Dividends](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
July 2006
MCAA Membership Can Pay Real Dividends
![I Can't Wait To Get Started! I Can't Wait To Get Started!](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
April 2006
I Can't Wait To Get Started!
![Coming Together to Advance the Industry Coming Together to Advance the Industry](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
March 2006
Coming Together to Advance the Industry
![Coming Together to Expand Our Opportunities Coming Together to Expand Our Opportunities](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2006
Coming Together to Expand Our Opportunities
![Strategic Planning Creates Successful Future Strategic Planning Creates Successful Future](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2006
Strategic Planning Creates Successful Future
![The work of the Construction Industry Silica Task Force The work of the Construction Industry Silica Task Force](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
December 2005
The work of the Construction Industry Silica Task Force
![It's Time You Joined the MCAA It's Time You Joined the MCAA](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
November 2005
It's Time You Joined the MCAA
![Volunteerism Advances America and Our Industry Volunteerism Advances America and Our Industry](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
September 2005
Volunteerism Advances America and Our Industry
![Strong Reasons to Go to Masonry Showcase Strong Reasons to Go to Masonry Showcase](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
March 2005
Strong Reasons to Go to Masonry Showcase
![Contractors Taking the Promotion Initiative Contractors Taking the Promotion Initiative](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2005
Contractors Taking the Promotion Initiative
![We Need Your Help! We Need Your Help!](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2005
We Need Your Help!
![Elections 2004: An Interesting Political Year Elections 2004: An Interesting Political Year](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
December 2004
Elections 2004: An Interesting Political Year
![The Internet is Opening New Doors for Contractors The Internet is Opening New Doors for Contractors](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
November 2004
The Internet is Opening New Doors for Contractors
![Mason Contractors + Specifiers = Construct America Mason Contractors + Specifiers = Construct America](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
October 2004
Mason Contractors + Specifiers = Construct America
![Your Influence Can Impact the Election Your Influence Can Impact the Election](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
September 2004
Your Influence Can Impact the Election
![Stepping Up to Sell Masonry Systems Stepping Up to Sell Masonry Systems](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
June 2004
Stepping Up to Sell Masonry Systems
![New Challenges Await Us! New Challenges Await Us!](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
April 2004
New Challenges Await Us!
![The State of the Association The State of the Association](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
April 2004
The State of the Association
![The MCAA: Getting Plugged into Washington The MCAA: Getting Plugged into Washington](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2004
The MCAA: Getting Plugged into Washington
![Contractors Organize to Tackle Promotion Contractors Organize to Tackle Promotion](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2004
Contractors Organize to Tackle Promotion
![The Strength of Unity The Strength of Unity](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
November 2003
The Strength of Unity
![Military Construction: Traditional Masonry or Modern Design Military Construction: Traditional Masonry or Modern Design](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
September 2003
Military Construction: Traditional Masonry or Modern Design
![Partnership with CSI Benefits Industry Partnership with CSI Benefits Industry](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
June 2003
Partnership with CSI Benefits Industry
![Strength Through Advocacy Strength Through Advocacy](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
April 2003
Strength Through Advocacy
![A New Year, a New Congress and a New Outlook A New Year, a New Congress and a New Outlook](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2003
A New Year, a New Congress and a New Outlook
![Masonry Showcase ... Take Your Business Further Masonry Showcase ... Take Your Business Further](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2003
Masonry Showcase ... Take Your Business Further
![Let's Not Lose Sight of Training Let's Not Lose Sight of Training](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
December 2002
Let's Not Lose Sight of Training
![MCAA Is Working Hard On Your Behalf MCAA Is Working Hard On Your Behalf](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
November 2002
MCAA Is Working Hard On Your Behalf
![Phoenix ... Rising From the Ashes Phoenix ... Rising From the Ashes](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
August 2002
Phoenix ... Rising From the Ashes
![Industry Beginning To Think Together Industry Beginning To Think Together](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
July 2002
Industry Beginning To Think Together
![Industry Training at a Crossroads Industry Training at a Crossroads](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
May 2002
Industry Training at a Crossroads
![Coming Together As Contractors Coming Together As Contractors](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
April 2002
Coming Together As Contractors
![A Steadying Force in Uncertain Times A Steadying Force in Uncertain Times](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
March 2002
A Steadying Force in Uncertain Times
![Changing of the Guard Changing of the Guard](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2002
Changing of the Guard
![Associate Members Play a Key Role in Industry Associate Members Play a Key Role in Industry](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2002
Associate Members Play a Key Role in Industry
![A Half Century of Service...A Half Century of Leadership A Half Century of Service...A Half Century of Leadership](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 2000
A Half Century of Service...A Half Century of Leadership
![Fifty Years of Serving the Masonry Industry Fifty Years of Serving the Masonry Industry](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
January 2000
Fifty Years of Serving the Masonry Industry
![Our Work Awaits Us… Let Us Begin! Our Work Awaits Us… Let Us Begin!](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
March 1998
Our Work Awaits Us… Let Us Begin!
![Meeting the Challenges Ahead Meeting the Challenges Ahead](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
March 1993
Meeting the Challenges Ahead
![A Message from Stephen D. Raimo A Message from Stephen D. Raimo](/images/no_image_mcaa_300x129.png)
February 1961
A Message from Stephen D. Raimo