AMCA Annual Dinner and Ole! Fiesta Party

Words: Lori Kirk-RolleyThe Arizona Masonry Contractors Association's Annual Dinner Meeting and Ole! Fiesta Party on Saturday, January 22nd at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.

With an Ole! Fiesta Party theme as a backdrop, we will celebrate our 2010 accomplishments and unveil our plans for 2011. The AMCA Leader of the Year and Master Mason Awards will also be presented. The evening will end with dancing, games and a raffle.

Please join us for this fun-filled evening by clicking on the registration link.

Dress: Cocktail Attire
Dinner Tickets: $75.00

Need a room? A block of suites are reserved for the AMCA until December 31, 2010 at the rate of $169 for single/double occupancy. After this date, price will be based on availability at prevailing rates. Call 1-800-Hiltons (1-800-445-8667) and ask for Arizona Masonry Contractors Association event rate.

If you have questions about the event or would like to register over the phone, please contact our office at 602-262-0510.
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