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MASONRY APPRENTICE CLASSES ARE STARTING!

1/7/2020

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MAF Masonry Apprentice
Classes Starting Soon!
OPEN HOUSE EVENT SCHEDULE

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The Masonry Association of Florida MASONRY APPRENTICE CLASSES are beginning soon. See dates and locations for Open House events in your area:

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2020
Individual class times are listed below:
ORLANDO PROGRAM
@ 7:00 AM

Orange Technical College
2900 W. Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, FL 32809

Contact:
Sheila Parsons
mafapprentice@gmail.com
407-251-6050

Map & Directions
TAMPA BAY PROGRAM
@7:30 AM

9117 Florida Mining Blvd
(at the Cemex Yard)
Tampa, FL 33634

Contact:
Linda Boyd
239 201-6011
memberservices@floridamasonry.com

Map & Directions
MANATEE PROGRAM
@ 7:30 AM

Manatee Technical College
6305 State Road 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203

Contact:
Roy Nystrom
nystromr@manateeschools.net
941-744-6971

Map & Directions
SOUTHWEST PROGRAM
@ 7:30 AM

Preferred Materials
25061 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs, FL


Contact:
Linda Boyd
239 201-6011
memberservices@floridamasonry.com

Map & Directions
NORTH CENTRAL PROGRAM
@ 7:30 AM

Marion Technical Institute
1614 East Fort King Street
Ocala, Fl. 34471

Contact:
Linda Boyd
239 201-6011
memberservices@floridamasonry.com

Map & Directions
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MASONRY APPRENTICE COMPETITION - TAMPA BAY & SOUTHWEST

6/10/2019

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St. Cloud High School Masonry Pre-Apprenticeship program

4/3/2019

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Pictured left to right: ​Dan Kroeker (MAEF), Melissa Johnson (Lee Public Schools Adult & Career Education), Donna Hinson (MAF), Roseanne Perez (Island Coast Assistant Principal), Brad Kibbe (MAEF), Dr Michelle Cort-Mora (Island Coast Principal), John Lear (Instructor St Cloud), Robert Dombo (Assistant Principal St Cloud)
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Inside the St Cloud High School Masonry pre-apprentice program classroom.
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Dr. Michelle Cort-Mora, Principal at Island Coast High School,recording her message to students about the benefits of a career in masonry construction.
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Dan Kroeker, MAEF Apprenticeship Coordinator
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Donated masonry materials and ample workspace for students at St Cloud.
​St. Cloud High School hosted a tour of their facilities and existing pre-apprentice masonry program on Friday, March 29th. Island Coast High School, in Cape Coral FL, is in the planning stages of their own masonry pre-apprentice program and came prepared with questions and ideas to run by the experts.  Attending the event were Donna Hinson, MAF Executive Director, Dan Kroeker, MAEF Apprentice Coordinator, and Brad Kibbe, MAEF Executive Director,  Dr. Michelle Cort-Mora, Principal of ICHS, Roseanne Perez, Assistant Principal ICHS, Melissa Johnson, Lee Public Schools Adult & Career Education, Robert Dombo, Assistant Principal St Cloud, and John Leal, Masonry Instructor St Cloud. We wish to thank St. Cloud for hosting us and for providing informative and helpful ideas for the new masonry pre-apprentice program.
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SAVE THE DATE - MAF 2019 CONVENTION SEPT. 5 - 8, 2019

3/7/2019

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Picture3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL
September 5 - 8, 2019
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Please join us at the 2019 MAF Annual Convention, hosted by the MAF SE Chapter at the beautiful Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale!

Details for registration, competitions and sponsorships will be available soon on:   www.MAFConvention.com
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MAF CENTRAL FL CHAPTER - 2019 Golf SCHOLARSHIP Scramble

3/5/2019

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Friday, April 19, 2019 @ 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Please Join US!
Come enjoy a day of relaxation, golf, refreshments and prizes at the MAF Central Chapter Fundraiser Golf Tournament.
All proceeds will benefit the MAF Central Chapter Apprentice Programs.

Location
Orange County National
Golf Center & Lodge
16301 Phil Ritson Way
Winter Garden, FL 34787

Map & Directions

Schedule
7:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM Shot-gun Start
12:30 PM Lunch, Prizes & Awards

Cost
$175/player | $600/foursome
Sponsor Opportunities available!
Registration fee includes golf, breakfast, raffle ticket and lunch.

Registration
For registration, please use the PDF form available here:
2019 MAF CF Golf Scholarship Scramble
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Junior Achievement inspire event

2/15/2019

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On Friday, February 8, 2019, Robert Ball, Vice President of Coastal Masonry, Masonry Association of Florida (MAF) Southeast Chapter President and Donna Hinson, MAF Executive Director represented the association's apprentice programs and masonry industry at the 1st Annual Junior Achievement Inspire Event.  The educational job fair featured a concrete block/masonry demonstration by Central Broward Construction (Justin Lord, Owner Central Broward Construction and MAF State Board Vice Chairman).  Over 2000 students attended and were exposed to the masonry industry and construction trades.

Ken Urquhart, Workforce Employment Manager for Junior Achievement of South Florida thanked the MAF for their participation:

​"Thank you for reaching out about getting kids involved in the masonry specialty, and the construction industry in general.  I agree that this is a great avenue for the kids to get involved.  I will be in touch in the near future about some of our upcoming events and opportunities. 

From all of us at Junior Achievement, we truly value your relationship and collaborating with you going forward." 
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For more information, please contact Robert Ball robert@coastalmasonry.com,  Justin Lord justin@cbcfl.com or Donna Hinson, donna@floridamasonry.com
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PETER SAUNDERS AWARDED MAF Emeritus Membership

2/14/2019

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Pictured left to right: Mike Ryan (Cast-crete), Peter Saunders (retired CEMEX) and Robert Ball (Coastal Masonry)
The MAF Southeast chapter honored chapter treasurer and longtime member Peter Saunders with the Masonry Association of Florida's Lifetime Emeritus Membership. Emeritus members are those members that have dedicated many years of service to the association and the masonry industry.  Emeritus members are nominated by their local chapters and approved by MAF State Board of Directors.    In November 2018, the board voted unanimously to award Peter for his many years of service.  Congratulations Peter! 
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Kenny Tilghman Level 3 Apprentice @ World of Concrete representing the MAF and MCAF Tampa Chapter Apprentice Program

1/24/2019

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MASONRY ASSOCIATION SE CHAPTER CHRISTMAS PARTY

12/16/2018

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The MAF SE Chapter invited the Treasure Coast and Southwest Chapter Members to their annual Christmas party that was held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Galuppis Restaurant in Pompano Beach.  The event featured an informal cornhole tournament, an open bar and complimentary dinner for the 45+ attendees.  It was a great evening and Doris Portes of Coastal Masonry did a fantastic job coordinating the event! 
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