And The Winner Is...

Words: Bob Abel
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Congratulations to Keith Sommer, winner of MCAA's “Free Flight from Southwest Airlines” contest.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the MCAA booth at the 2010 World of Concrete in Las Vegas and entered to win our “Free Flight from Southwest Airlines” contest.

Congratulations to Keith Sommer of Pyramid Masonry Contactors, Inc. (Orlando, FL). His name was randomly selected to receive one (1) round trip ticket aboard Southwest to fly anywhere within the continental United States.

Enjoy the trip Keith & we look forward to seeing you all again next year at the 2011 World of Concrete.
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