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The Masonry Showcase's Fastest Trowel Competition

Words: Colin Clampett/Public/News/10120031007-1.gif" width="100" height="100" border="0" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="1"> What is the Fastest Trowel? The Fastest Trowel, hosted by the MCAA and sponsored by Spec Mix, is a showcase of the industry craftsman and a testament of both the speed and skill of our industry's best. This is a contest that showcases the skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. With the time limit that is placed on the contestant, they must make certain decisions based on the judging criteria set for.

We are currently accepting contestant applications on a first come first serve basis. 16 slots are available so please contact MCAA to reserve your spot. The contest will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Wednesday March 24, 2004 at 10:00am.

Contact Colin Faul for further registration and contest information.

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