The Southeast Concrete Masonry Association (SCMA) 2026 Annual Conference is set for June 17-21, 2026 at the Hilton Head Sonesta in Hilton Head, SC.
This year’s conference is 100% devoted to helping attendees understand the CMU Checkoff. Designed for producers, masonry contractors, suppliers, and other industry professionals, this conference offers an opportunity to learn firsthand about the progress of the CMU Checkoff. With over 13 speakers and 15 breakout sessions, all geared toward deepening your understanding of the CMU Checkoff programs, attendees can expect comprehensive and informative experience.
All Things CMU Checkoff: Building Tomorrow Together
Wednesday, June 17
3:00 – 4:00 PM SCMA Executive Committee Meeting | Location: Charleston Room
4:00 – 5:30 PM SCMA Board of Directors Meeting | Location: Charleston Room
8:00 – 9:30 PM Board & Family Dinner | New Member Invitation Dinner
Quarterdeck Restaurant160 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Thursday, June 18 – General Session & Breakouts
7:15 – 8:15 AM Registration Open
8:15 – 8:30 AM Annual Kickoff – Neal Ragsdale (Salon D/E)
8:30 – 9:15 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session
Speaker
Location
Checkoff 101 – Checkoff Program Basics
Alicia Hodges
Salon A
Checkoff 200 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups
Brent Gleason
Salon B
Checkoff 203 – R2 Codes & Standards
Jody Wall
Salon C
Checkoff 204 – R2 Masonry Framed Homes
Ece Erdogmus
Salon D
Checkoff 301 – Masonry Foundations for Educators
Connor Birdsong
Salon E
Checkoff 208 – MFH Wall Design Guide
Mike Schuller
Salon F
9:15 – 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions
Checkoff 102 – Leveraging The Block Design Collective
Tino Kalayil
Checkoff 104 – Webinar, Block Bites & Presenter Course
Danielle Mokris
Checkoff 201 – Youth Promotions & Outreach
Ryan Shaver
Checkoff 202 – R2 Marketing Program
Sue Dillon
Checkoff 207 – AIA Design Professionals
Byard Stevens
Checkoff 205 – University Education & Outreach
James Cain
10:00 – 10:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
Checkoff 206 - Webinar, Block Bites & Presenter Course
Checkoff 104 –Checkoff Program Basics
Checkoff 203 - R2 Codes & Standards
Checkoff 204 - R2 Masonry Framed Homes
Checkoff 301 - R2 University Education & Outreach
Checkoff 205 - Masonry Foundations for Educators
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 – 11:45 PM Concurrent Sessions
Checkoff 105 – Block Learning Hub Vs Block Design Collective
Checkoff 202 – Marketing Program
Checkoff 207 - R2 AIA Design Professionals
Checkoff 301 - Masonry Foundations for Educators
11:45 – 12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
Checkoff 205 - R2 University Education & Outreach
Checkoff 206 - R2 AIA Design Professionals
1:00 – 2:00 PM - SCMCA Board Meeting
6:30 – 7:30 PM Opening Reception – Oceanfront Pavilion
Dinner on your Own
Friday, June 19 – Breakout Sessions
7:00 – 7:30 AM Prayer & Praise (Open to All)
8:00 – 8:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
Checkoff 201 – AIA Design Professionals
Checkoff 204 – Masonry Framed Homes
Checkoff 302 – Leveraging Technical Director
Checkoff 207 – Youth Promotions & Outreach
Checkoff 301 – MCAA Future Developments
8:45 – 9:30 AM Concurrent Sessions
Checkoff 200 – St. Judes Masonry Framed Home
Checkoff 104 – BLH & Block Design Collective
Checkoff 206 – R2 Youth Promotions & Outreach
Checkoff 201 – Masonry Framed Homes: Wall Design Guide
9:30 – 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions
Checkoff 302 – Leveraging R2 Technical Director
Checkoff 105 – Delegated Design
Sue Dillion
10:15 – 10:30 AM Break
10:30 – 11:15 AM National Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board Update
11:15 – 12:00 PM Pulling Together: Involvement is Key
12:00 PM Closing Remarks – Neal Ragsdale
12:30 – 2:00 PM All Masonry Contractors Associations Meeting
Saturday, June 20
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Butch Hardy Memorial Golf Tournament & Spouse Time—All Day Pool Cabana
6:30 – 9:30 PM SCMA Annual Banquet – Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
Dinner—Taste of the South Buffet
Awards—Safety, Tenure Lifetime Achievement, Rising Star, Ambassador.
Sunday, June 21
11:00 AM Hotel Check-Out
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The RANC room block at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head June 17-21, 2026 is closed. Call 843-842-2400 for pricing and availability.
*please note, rooms are sold out on Wednesday, June 17th. You can book a room for Thursday, June 18 - 21st. SCMA has overflow rooms held nearby, if you would like an overflow room on Wednesday, June 17th email SCMA at jfreeman@scmaonline.org
Overflow Hotel Options:
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Nestle into the comfort of recently updated, coastal chic accommodations with stunning views and modern amenities. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is designed to delight every kind of traveler, whether you are looking for a fun-filled adventure or a peaceful retreat to unplug and recharge.
If you are selecting a sponsorship that includes conference registration, you do not have to register separately for the conference, it is included with your sponsorship. If your sponsorship includes golf, we will be following up with you to confirm your players name or you can send to jfreeman@scmaonline.org
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