Masonry Magazine October 2000 Page. 31

Words: Tom DeLuca, Larry Csonka
Masonry Magazine October 2000 Page. 31

Masonry Magazine October 2000 Page. 31
Program Highlights

MCAA Opening Session Breakfast with Hypnotist Tom DeLuca

Thursday, 8:00-10:00 AM
Rosen Plaza Hotel

As President Johnston officially welcomes everyone to the 51st MCAA Annual Convention, he will also share the stage with entertainer Tom DeLuca. Audience participation will have a new meaning as MCAA attendees are brought on stage to uncover their talents and powerful imaginations. Hypnotist Tom Deluca opens windows to the imagination through the power of suggestion and humor to showcase audience personalities like never seen before. Part entertainment, part theater, this program demonstrates the inherent creativity of participants when relaxed, comfortable and given permission to be themselves.

MASONRY SHOWCASE Keynote Brunch with Larry Csonka

Friday, 9:30-11:00 AM
Orange County Convention Center

Many remember Larry Csonka as the quintessential fullback of the outstanding Miami Dolphin teams of the 1970's and of the National Football League as a whole. His amazing story includes roaring through defensive lines during his eleven-year football career, earning him a Dolphin career rushing record, which still stands, of 6,736 yards. Add to that his rushing yards from his years with the New York Giants, and you get a career rushing total of over 8,000 yards- placing him among the Top Ten in all time rushing. Csonka's importance to the game of football was exemplified when he was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1987. His inclusion in the prestigious group came in only his second year of eligibility. After 3 successful seasons co-hosting the popular syndicated program American Gladiators, Csonka continues his television career as host of ESPN's Suzuki's Great Outdoors. He is also producer of ESPN's new outdoor adventure program North to Alaska.
Larry Csonka will share his outrageously entertaining life story prior to the official opening of the 2001 Masonry Showcase.

Masonry Showcase Opening Reception at Walt Disney World MGM Studios

Thursday, 3:30-10:30 PM

We're packing up early for adventure at Disney MGM Studios Theme Park for literally, a day at the movies. For the first three hours of the day guests are free to enjoy the park and even dare to ride the Tower of Terror or the all new Rock-N-Roller Coaster. At 7:00 PM Disney movie magic will come to life in Fantasmic, an entertainment spectacular of water projections, pyrotechnics and character performances with magical Disney music. Then, exclusively for guests of MCAA's Masonry Showcase, the party continues at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Here a special presentation of stunts and special effects is in store for our guests. Set in the deepest Mayan jungle, witness Indy defy the odds through infernos and booby-traps to retrieve the Golden Idol. A very unique dinner will be served amidst the Cairo Grand Celebration.


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