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The 2026 MCAA Annual Online Auction is Now Open ↗

2023 MCAA MIDYEAR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Words: Isa Stein

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The MCAA is happy to announce that the registration for the 2023 Midyear Meeting is OPEN. This year, the meeting will be held in Hershey, PA at the Historic Hershey Hotel from September 17, 2023 - September 20, 2023. with many exciting events such as Hands-On Speed Dating, a Lunch & Golf Outing, The Clay Café Tour & Dinner Presented By Glen-Gery, and the Masonry Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony & Dinner. 

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