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2005 NECMA Design Awards of Excellence Program

Words: Dan KamysThe New England concrete Masonry Association (NECMA), in cooperation with the National Concrete Masonry Association, is pleased to announce the 2005 Design Awards of Excellence program. This program honors excellence in the design and construction of buildings utilizing concrete masonry, as well as landscaping projects using concrete pavers and retaining wall products. The deadline for entering is June 15th.

Also, now is the time to get those clubs out of the back of the closet and hit the links! The Annual NECMA Golf Outing will take place on Tuesday, June 21st at the Sterling Country Club in Sterling, Mass. Don't delay, this event is sure to fill up fast!

Brochures and registration for both events are available on the NECMA web site. For further information, contact Dave Dimmick, NECMA Executive Director, at (508) 476-3466, or visit www.necma.com.

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