Masonry Magazine December 1986 Page. 10

Words: J. Borchelt, Dee Brown, Turner Smith, Howard Noziska, Jim Amrhein, John Koller, John Dyk
Masonry Magazine December 1986 Page. 10

Masonry Magazine December 1986 Page. 10
Loews Anatole-A World Class Hotel
The gracious elegance of The Anatole ranks it as one of the premier resort properties in the Southwest. The hotel has been vastly enlarged since it officially opened in 1980 and now has 1,620 rooms. Almost a city in itself, The Anatole is capable of pleasing every dining taste imaginable with its 19 restaurants and lounges offering everything from French and Oriental cuisine to light snacks. If you yearn to be in the lap of luxury, try The Anatole!

To take advantage of the special MCAA rates at The Anatole, either call the hotel at (214) 748-1200, indicating you are attending the Conference, or request a room reservation card from MCAA when returning your Conference registration forms contained in this brochure.

The Best Minds in the Business
Hear what some of the leading authorities in the masonry field have to say about running your business more efficiently. A partial list of the speakers for the Pre-Conference sessions includes Dee Brown, President of MCAA and head of Dee Brown Masonry, Inc.; Jim Amrhein, Masonry Institute of America; J. Gregg Borchelt, Masonry Institute of Houston/Galveston; John C. van Dyk, Construction Consultants Corp.; John Koller, Portland Cement Association; Turner Smith, Masonry & Concrete Consultants, Inc., and Howard Noziska, Minnesota Masonry Institute.

Meet Your Industry Associates at the MCAA Conference
While you renew friendships and make new ones, you'll enjoy the many planned social activities at the Conference, including the President's Reception preceding the opening of the Trade Show and the fun-filled Theme Party, which this year will feature a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration with genuine Irish food, music and entertainment. Whether you're Irish or not, it surely will be an evening you won't want to miss, so plan to be there.

Big Savings on Travel
Delta Air Lines is the official carrier for the MCAA Conference and is offering up to 30% discounts for travel to Dallas. And when you get there, Alamo Rent-A-Car has bargain rates you just can't afford to pass up. So by land or air, you can be in Dallas at minimal expense.

Invest in your future now by attending the 1987 MCAA Conference. It's smart business that's bound to pay off!


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