Masonry Magazine June 2005 Page. 16

Words: James Ericson
Masonry Magazine June 2005 Page. 16

Masonry Magazine June 2005 Page. 16
MCAA - 2005 Masonry Convention

# Tuesday, February 1, 2005

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**8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - MCAA Committee Meetings**

MCAA committee members will meet to discuss association business. Please check with committee chairs for times and locations.

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**1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Masonry Camp**

This program is designed for children ages 5-12. Kids will participate in fun-filled activities while parents attend convention events.

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**6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Opening Reception**

Join us for the opening reception in the exhibit hall.

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**7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Opening Dinner**

Enjoy dinner with your fellow convention attendees.

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# Wednesday, February 2, 2005

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**7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Breakfast in Exhibit Hall**

Enjoy breakfast in the exhibit hall.

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**8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Opening Keynote Session**

* **Speaker:** TBD
* **Topic:** TBD

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**9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open**

Visit with exhibitors and learn about the latest products and services for the masonry industry.

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**12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch in Exhibit Hall**

Enjoy lunch in the exhibit hall.

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**1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Concurrent Sessions**

* **Session 1:** TBD
* **Session 2:** TBD

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**2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Break in Exhibit Hall**

Take a break and visit with exhibitors.

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**3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions**

* **Session 1:** TBD
* **Session 2:** TBD

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**6:30 PM - 10:00 PM - MCAA Auction**

Join us for the MCAA Auction.

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# Thursday, February 3, 2005

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**7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Breakfast in Exhibit Hall**

Enjoy breakfast in the exhibit hall.

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**8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Concurrent Sessions**

* **Session 1:** TBD
* **Session 2:** TBD

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**9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open**

Visit with exhibitors and learn about the latest products and services for the masonry industry.

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**12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch in Exhibit Hall**

Enjoy lunch in the exhibit hall.

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**1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Concurrent Sessions**

* **Session 1:** TBD
* **Session 2:** TBD

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**2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Break in Exhibit Hall**

Take a break and visit with exhibitors.

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**3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Closing General Session**

* **Speaker:** TBD
* **Topic:** TBD

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**6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - President's Reception**

Join us for the President's Reception.

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**7:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Closing Dinner**

Enjoy dinner with your fellow convention attendees.


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