Masonry Magazine February 1992 Page. 33
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS AND OPTIONAL SOCIAL EVENTS
The 42nd MCAA Conference and Masonry Expo '92 will feature both the best in educational programs and a wide variety of family entertainment.
Nestled among the excitement of Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World and Universal Studios, attendees will be offered an abundance of activities to choose from, making this year's convention a truly family vacation destination.
This year, as well as in previous years, MCAA will offer contractors its 42nd Annual Conference, featuring a program packed full of seminars, workshops, an exclusive golf outing on one of the premier Walt Disney World Golf courses, the election of its new officers and a post convention trip to Walt Disney World.
MCAA is known for offering its convention attendees the best in marketing, technical and management educational programs, and this year is no exception. In addition to MCAA's educational programs, Masonry Expo will offer six seminars targeted toward the mason contractor.
Top speakers address such areas as reinforced masonry seismic design, restoration masonry cleaning and effective sales strategies.
Nearly 250 exhibitors from around the world will offer visitors state of the art products and services for the masonry industry. Industry favorites such as the Fastest Trowel on the Block contest and the Rough Terrain Forklift Showcase will again be spotlighted at the Expo.
The Conference and Expo headquarters for MCAA will be the Peabody Hotel. The Peabody is directly across the street from the Orange County Convention Center...which is the site of the Masonry Expo.
Rounding out the convention, MCAA will offer attendees a post convention trip to Walt Disney World Resort and its fabulous theme parks. The Magic Kingdom® Park, EPCOT Center and The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park will fill four days of fun and entertainment for everyone.
Today's success, Tomorrow's promise... They come together at Masonry Expo.
OPTIONAL SOCIAL EVENTS
# SPOUSE PROGRAM
This years MCAA Conference offers a wide array of activities sure to please each participant.
The MCAA Spouse Program will kick-off on Thursday afternoon, February 6, with a "Welcome To Orlando" reception. This event will acclimate each participant with all of the activities that Orlando has to offer. On Friday, February 7, a three hour program called "Magic in Pictures" will instruct participants from the beginner to the advanced photographer on how to take better pictures. On Saturday morning, February 8, the program will take everyone on a tour of Historic Winter Park. A one hour open-air boat ride offers a unique waterway tour of Winter Park. This cruise travels over five beautiful lakes and canals and affords a splendid view of Winter Park mansions, gardens and attractions. Stop to browse along Park Avenue and informally tour quaint "Little Europe" shopping district, a haven for boutique shoppers and gourmet palates. Enjoy the Morse Art Gallery with the largest collection of Louis B. Tiffany glass in the world. Rounding out the Spouse Program will be a one hour workshop entitled "It Can't Be Me, It Must Be You." This workshop is devoted to the challenges of the 90's. Sheryl Nicholson, a member of the National Speakers Association, will present a program designed to help recognize and understand the differences in people we love and have to work with. This fast paced interactive workshop will have you laughing and enjoying the realization that we can actually build on the skills learned to guarantee our success personally and professionally. Price for the MCAA Spouse Program is $85.00 per MCAA spouse.
# SPOUSE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN PROGRAM
A special program has been designed for those spouses with young children. A unique breakfast will be offered on Saturday morning, February 8. Cartoon characters from Universal Studios will be present at the breakfast for picture taking and autographs. An MCAA Childrens Pool party is planned for Sunday afternoon February 9 (weather permitting), while the adults are attending the MCAA Banquet on Monday evening. February 10, a private MCAA Children's Banquet will be offered concurrently with the adult banquet.
# MCAA GOLF TOURNAMENT
The brand new Osprey Ridge Course at the Walt Disney World Resort will be the site for the MCAA Masonry Expo Golf Tournament. This Tom Fazio course will feature a circulating 18-hole routing with holes that will play in all different directions, covering 6,705 yards and will wind its way through some remote areas.
A highlight for many MCAA Program attendees, the tournament will begin with a shot-gun start on Thursday, February 6 at 8:30am. This immaculately groomed and brand new course will offer golfers an ultimate in golf experience. If you feel that you are hitting your way through a tropical wilderness, you're right, you are. But don't despair, that green is out there...somewhere. Cost for the MCAA Golf Tournament is $145.00 per person which includes continental breakfast, green fees, cart, complimentary refreshment cart, gifts and awards luncheon.
# POST CONVENTION WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT TRIP
A survey of MCAA members told us overwhelmingly that while you're in Orlando attending the Conference and Masonry Expo, attendees plan to visit the Walt Disney World Resort and Theme Parks. Attendees also want MCAA to offer a package. From Tuesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 16, MCAA is offering 4 post convention trips to Walt Disney World Resort and its fabulous theme parks. Details appear later in this registration packet.