December 22, 2008 7:35 AM CST

Paris? Not invited. But you are.

By Tim O’Toole

We're throwing an exclusive party for all mason contractors attending the 2009 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Vegas, and you're on the guest list.

Join us at the hottest social event to take place at the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry. If you attended our Mason Contractor Appreciation Party last year in Las Vegas, you know we can throw a party. And this year's event is shaping up to be even bigger and better. There will be free food and drinks for the hundreds of mason contractors in attendance and we'll be raffling off prizes throughout the night.

But we can't have a party without you. Register today for the 2009 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry and be our guest at the only party in Vegas everyone wants to be seen at. Don't wait to sign up! After December 30, 2008, registration prices will increase.

And don't forget about the 900,000+ net square feet of exhibits and all of the other exciting activities taking place through the week. Over 70 courses will be offered that will allow you to earn Masonry Certification credit while gathering the resources and information you need to stay competitive, and thousands of dollars in cash and prizes will be given away throughout the week to the best masons in the industry competing in the International Masonry Skills Challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, and the Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition.

Even world famous celebrities want in on the action such as actor, author, and composer Alan Thicke. Thicke's distinctive charm and humor have established him as one of America's all-purpose entertainers and he'll be having lunch with the MCAA and keynote our Opening Session on Tuesday, February 3.

Spend the week in Vegas with the MCAA at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, one of the world's most luxurious resort and convention destinations and the largest property in the country to receive AAA's Five Diamond Award and Mobil Four-Star. Hurry! Reserve your room today for a special rate of only $259 per night before they're all booked. After December 30, 2008 we can't guarantee room availability for anyone, even if your name is Britney or Lindsay.

Visit convention.masoncontractors.org for more information or register today. We'll see you in Vegas.

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About the Author

Tim O’Toole is the Director of Marketing, Education, and Information Technology for the MCAA. He has a Masters in Business Administration from Webster University and has worked in the masonry industry since 2003.