2009 MCAA Midyear Meeting

Words: Mason Contractors
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The 2009 MCAA Midyear Meeting will be held September 13-15, 2009 in San Diego, Calif.

All MCAA members are invited and encouraged to attend the 2009 MCAA Midyear Meeting and CCMCA 143rd State Meeting September 13-15, 2009 in beautiful and serene San Diego, California.

Attendees will experience the best the city has to offer. The festivities kick off on Sunday night with a reception and pairings for Monday’s golf tournament at the Grand Del Mar golf club, an exclusive course made available to attendees. Four educational sessions you won’t want to miss will be offered for certification credit. The events will wrap-up on Tuesday night with a trip to PETCO Park where we’ll watch the San Diego Padres face the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Western Metal Supply party suites.

Accommodations will be at the luxurious Manchester Grand Hyatt in the heart of San Diego, where you’ll be within walking distance of Seaport Village, San Diego Bay, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Make your reservations online now before it’s too late!

For more information and to register for the 2009 MCAA Midyear Meeting and CCMCA 143rd State Meeting in San Diego, visit www.masoncontractors.org/midyear.
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