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2014 MCA of Greater Chicago Annual Golf Outing

Words: Jimmy AdamidisThe 2014 Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago’s Annual Golf Outing will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Markay Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, Ill.

Price includes 18 holes of golf, shared golf cart, refreshments throughout your round, and dinner with drinks and appetizers after we're done. Raffle and golf prizes will be awarded

Golf and Dinner: $175.00/pp Member, $200.00/pp Non-Member
Dinner Only: $55.00/pp

We will only be able to accomodate 75-100 people for golf. Please keep in mind that this is a first come- first served reservation list. Payment is due at time of reservation. We will maintain a waiting list.

To reserve, call Jim or Heidi at 847-824-0146. This is a sell-out event, so please make your reservations early!
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