MCAA Convention At The World Of Concrete/World Of Masonry

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) would like to invite you to join us this January in Las Vegas for the 2019 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry.  

The MCAA Convention is the perfect opportunity for you and your company to learn and participate in many new and exciting happenings taking place at the MCAA and in our industry today, including a number of great education programs focused on helping your company maintain a competitive advantage. 

The MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge, the MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block and the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® will once again take place on Wednesday during MASONRY MADNESS®. You will not want to miss these great competitions. 

The MCAA's South of 40 Committee is excited to once again offer a fun event for all guests. And don't forget the Closing Dinner where we'll induct new members into the Masonry Hall of Fame. 

We look forward to seeing you all in Las Vegas! 

 
SCHEDULE    

MCAA Committee Meetings  

Monday, January 21: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM  

Las Vegas Convention Center, N212 

1:00 PM: Safety Committee  

1:15 PM: Marketing Committee  

1:30 PM: Workforce Development Committee  

1:45 PM: South of 40 Committee  

2:00 PM: Legislative Committee  

2:30 PM: Education Committee  

2:45 PM: Technical Committee  

Bruce Starrenburg Photography for MCAA

3:00 PM: Membership Committee  

MCAA Annual Meeting  

Monday, January 21, 2019: 3:30 – 5:00 PM  

Las Vegas Convention Center, N212  

MAC PAC Reception  

Monday, January 21, 2019: 5:30 – 6:30 PM  

ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas, Lobby Bar  

Cost: Donation required upon entry (minimum $500)  

Silica Train-the-Trainer Course  

Tuesday, January 22, 2019: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM   

Las Vegas Convention Center, N210  

Cost  

MCAA Members: $350.00  

Non-Members: $700.00  

World of Concrete Exhibits   

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 – Thursday, January 24, 2019 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM  

Friday, January 25, 2019: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM   

Las Vegas Convention Center  

Masonry Innovations & Workforce Development Zone  

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 – Thursday, January 24 2019: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM  

Friday, January 25, 2019: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  

Las Vegas Convention Center, Bronze Lot   

South of 40 Party AtDrai’sAfter Hours  

Tuesday, January 22, 2019: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM   

Drai’s After Hours   

  Cost:  

MCAA Members: $80.00  

Non-Members: $105.00  

MASONRY MADNESS®  

Wednesday, January 23, 2019: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM   

Las Vegas Convention Center, Bronze Lot   

MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge  

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM   

SPEC MIX Toughest Tender®  

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM   

MCAA’s Fastest Trowel On The Block  

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM   

SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®  

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM   

Masonry Executives Council Meeting  

Thursday, January 24, 2019: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  

Las Vegas Convention Center, N210  

Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar  

Thursday, January 24, 2019: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM   

Las Vegas Convention Center, N215    

Cost:  

MCAA Members: $225.00  

Non-Members: $275.00  

Networking Roundtables  

Thursday, January 24, 2019: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM   

Las Vegas Convention Center, N212  

Union Committee Meeting  

Thursday, January 24, 2019: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   

Las Vegas Convention Center, N212  

Closing Banquet   

Thursday, January 24, 2019: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM   

Vdara Hotel & Spa  

Cost:   

MCAA Members: $210.00  

Non-Members: $260.00 

Words: MCAA Photos: MCAA, MASONRY, Bruce Starrenburg 
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