2013 MC&MCA Excellence Awards

Words: Renae RogersThis year’s Excellence Awards will be presented on Saturday, May 4, 2013. We will also be marking a major milestone for our association–the 50th Anniversary of MC&MCA. The evening’s events will take place at Double Tree Park Place Hotel in St. Louis Park.

There are opportunities for everyone to help make this celebration a memorable event. Opportunities include:
  • Sponsorship (Gold -$500, Silver-$250, Platium-$100)
  • Purchase a Table (seating at tables of eight)
  • Silent Auction Items–start gathering your contributions to the Silent Auction
Contact the MC&MCA office at 651-293-0892 if you would like to help!
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