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Join Us For The 75th Anniversary Midyear Meeting Sep 7-11 ↗

2016 MAF Convention

Words: Deborah BarberYou're invited to the 2016 MAF Convention, July 28 - 31, 2016 at the Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort & Marina.

Please join us for a weekend of competition, networking, learning and relaxing at the beautiful Hutchinson Island Resort.

Event highlights include:
  • Masonry Code Changes for the 2014 FBC-Don Beers, PE (one continuing education hour available for Florida GC's and Engineers) - Friday , July 29, 2016
  • Apprentice Competition & State Fastest Trowel Competition on Saturday, July 30, 2016
  • MAF Masonry Excellence & Industry Recognition Awards Ceremony Saturday, July 30, 2016

Hotel Information & Reservations

Marriott hotel is offering the special group rate of : $129 USD per night (rate will be honored 7/24 - 8/3) If you need assistance making reservations, please call 1-800-775-5936, and ask for group code MAFMAFA, otherwise, use the link to book your room!

Convention registration is $249/person. Register now at www.floridamasonry.com/convention-registration.html.
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