MASONRY Issue August 13, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE
Event Calendar
Excellence Awards Banquet
Flagstaff Masonry Workshop
Apprentice Interviews
Fastest Trowel & Masonry Skill Challenge
MAILING ADDRESS:
530 E McDowell Rd, Ste. 107-624 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Executive Director:
Webmaster:
Erin Raden
Program Director:
Cassie Mejia
Erin@AZmasonry.org
Cassie@AZmasonry.org
AMC – AMG Phone: 602.265.5999
AMCA Phone: 602-262-0510
Support@AZmasonry.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
AUG 24 Flagstaff Masonry Workshop
SEP 20 Excellence Award Banquet
OCT 19 Fastest Trowel & Masonry Skills
NOV 2 PHOTO CONSENT Registration and/or attendance at Arizona Masonry Council, Arizona Masonry Contractors Association or Arizona Masonry Guild programs and events constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AMC, AMCA and/or AMG for its use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Bricklayer 500 Competition
Hands-on instruction will be given by a certified Journeyman Mason. Mason tenders currently working in the field and High School students interested in pursuing a career can learn how to spread mortar, lay to line and build leads. Masons can improve their skills by learning new systems and techniques of their trade.
DATE:
Trainees must come with the following tools, attire
August 24
and personal protective equipment (PPE):
TIME: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tools - Trowel, 2 ft and 4ft levels, jointer, tape measure, brush, string line, line block, hammer, tuck pointer • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, work boots, long-sleeved shirt, jeans/work pants
LOCATION: Block-Lite 3900 E Industrial Dr Flagstaff, AZ COST: Free to the Apprentice MAKE RESERVATION: Click here!
QUESTIONS: Cassie@AZmasonry.org 602.262.0510
FLAGSTAFF MASONRY WORKSHOP
DATE: September 20
TIME: 6:00-7:30 PM Cocktails 7:30 - 9:00 PM Banquet & Awards
Outstanding masonry projects featuring brick, block and stone will be recognized for design, workmanship and creativity. A distinguished panel of jurists from Santa Fe, NM judged the entries. Each project will be presented and recognized. Awards will be presented to the architectural firm, structural engineering firm, general contractor, major masonry supplier(s), masonry contractor(s) and the owner.
Special Awards will include:
LOCATION:
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas 6333 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Craftsmanship Award - Residential and Non-Residential: All projects submitted will be considered for the Craftsmanship Award. These awards will be selected by a panel of three retired masonry contractors. Gold Trowel Award – Residential and Non-Residential: An outstanding project as selected by this year’s jury.
COST: $115 per person Cash bar ATTIRE: Cocktail/Business REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sep 13 PURCHASE TICKETS: Click here!
Proceeds from this event benefit statewide educational programs for students as well as the professional community. We hope your organization will consider becoming a sponsor of this year’s event.
28th ANNUAL EXCELLENCE IN MASONRY AWARDS BANQUET
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The purpose of the Fastest Trowel Competition is to provide Arizona's best masons the opportunity to showcase their skills and craftsmanship in a friendly, competitive environment. This event is not intended to be a recruiting event but rather an opportunity for industry members to come together to support and celebrate our world class craftsmen and the next generation of masons.
DATE: October 19 TIME: Fastest Trowel 7:00 AM Check in 9:30 AM Competitor Meeting 10:00 –10:45 AM Laying of 1st Course 11:00 AM Competition Begins LOCATION: Superlite - Chandler 6741 W Germann Rd Chandler, AZ 85226 COST: $250 per team REGISTER: Click here! Must register to reserve space and materials. QUESTIONS: Cassie@AZmasonry.org 602.262.0510
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Region G Fastest Trowel on the Block competition will showcase the best of Arizona’s journeymen masons alongside their favorite tender. Each contestant’s goal is to build the largest block wall, using 8” x 8” x 16” CMU with only the mortar provided – in 20 minutes! Contestants must excel in both speed and craftsmanship. PRIZES First Place: $2,000, Trophy and entry in the national competition at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, NV (February 2020). Second Place:
$1,000 and Trophy
Third Place:
$500 and Trophy
FASTEST TROWEL COMPETITION
DATE: October 19 TIME: Masonry Skills - Apprentices 6:30 AM Check in 7:00 AM Start
The Masonry Skills Challenge showcases the training of first, second and third year masonry apprentices and high school construction education students. In this competition, contestants are given a project drawing appropriate to their skill level and must layout and construct the project in three hours. The winners (apprentices only) of the masonry skills challenge are then entered to compete in the MCAA National Skills Challenge at the World of Concrete/ World of Masonry in Las Vegas, NV (February 2019). CONTESTANTS Contestants must be currently enrolled in the AMCA Apprenticeship Program or any local high school to compete.
Masonry Skills—High School 7:30 AM Check in 8:00 AM Start LOCATION: Superlite - Chandler 6741 W Germann Rd Chandler, AZ 85226 COST: Free! REGISTER: Click here! Deadline is Aug. 30th. QUESTIONS: Cassie@AZmasonry.org 602.262.0510
MASONRY SKILLS CHALLENGE
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To join the next Apprentice class which begins in January, there are 2 steps:
Central Interviews
1. Complete the online application. Click here to access the online application. Click here to download the application.
DATE: October 24 TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
2. Complete the personal interview. Click here to register for the Central program interview. Click here to register for the Southern program interview.
LOCATION: The Reference Library 99 E Virginia St #140 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Southern Interviews DATE: October 26 TIME: 8:00 - 10 AM LOCATION: Sun Valley Masonry 2007 W McMillan St Tucson, AZ COST: Free to the Apprentice QUESTIONS: Cassie@AZmasonry.org 602.262.0510
APPRENTICE PROGRAM INTERVIEWS