2010 MC&MCA and MCMA Annual Convention

Words: Hector KarrmasonryThe 2010 MC&MCA and MCMA annual convention and awards program have been combined to a one day event on Friday, February 26 and will be held at the Double Tree Park Place Hotel in St. Louis Park.

The MC&MCA will hold its 28th Annual Excellence in Concrete and Masonry Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 26. The winners of sixteen categories will be recognized. There were nearly 40 entries submitted in the contest this year. There were many committee members and architects that donated their time in the judging process for our awards - special thanks to those folks.

We also are accepting prizes and donations for this years silent auction/raffle. You may deliver items to the MC&MCA office or bring them to the Double Tree on the 26th.

Register for this event online at www.mcmca.com.
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