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The Eastern Constructors Student group is involved with the outing on an annual basis. However, our thanks go out to the following alumni committee that handled most of the work:
John Weeks
Acoustic Ceiling and Partition
The Winners 
MCAA 2004 OPENING SESSION SOARS WITH WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT WILLIAMS, ADDRESS BY RUDY GIULIANI, FLIGHT OF CHALLENGER (THE EAGLE):
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, internationally
renowned for his extraordinary leadership capabilities, both delighted
and riveted the audience with stories of how he helped restore economic
stability and vibrancy to the Big Apple, and then, how he helped
bring calm,
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Following
a fun-filled Sunday evening Opening party that was marked by a stunning
laser show and fabulous music, MCAA President Thomas L. Williams
opened the association’s 115th annual convention to thundering
applause from more that 1800 appreciative attendees. President Williams
began this morning’s program by sharing his insights and perceptions
about meeting and overcoming the challenges of modern life –
i.e. the frustrations we all face with “device creep”
– that keep us connected, but complicate our personal and professional
lives.He also reminded MCAA members that the association can help
their business’s development with exceptional educational programs
that provide strategic, leadership and operational tools.
comfort,
security, and order to a shocked and shaken New York following the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. And then, members watched
in stunned, amazed silence as Challenger the eagle, a foundling
American bald eagle raised by his rescuers, spread his magnificent
wings and took flight. Following the Opening Session was Ret. General
Barry McCaffrey-National security and terrorist analyst for NBC
news, former national drug czar, and military commander in Desert
Storm-who explained how he planned and executed various military
and anti-crime campaigns during his distinguished career. Other
fascinating speakers were Scott Milligan of the Disney Institute
who explained how the Disney culture motivates employees to new
levels of excellence in service to customers of the Walt Disney
World Resort®. FMI’s Hugh Rice provided his industry forecast
for the coming months, and Sarah Whitney and Chris FitzGerald explained
how Six Sigma can be applied in any business environment to improve
productivity and profitability. MCAA members will glimpse the future
as they watch finalists in the 2003 Student Chapter Competition
face off this afternoon for cash and glory. Organized around the
theme, Experience the Experience, the remainder of the convention
presents an extraordinary array of major sessions, nationally renowned
speakers and special interest workshops that offer members new perspectives,
insights and ideas to enrich their personal and professional development.
Featured speakers, drawn from many facets of American life and culture,
include U.S. Senator Robert Dole, White House historian Michael
Beschloss, NBC Special Correspondent Dr. Bob Arnot, and Closing
Session featured speaker Frank Abignale, whose life inspired the
hit movie Catch Me If You Can. On Wednesday evening, attendees will
gather for the Sensational Finale, a delicious dinner, unique entertainment
and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth that will light up the sky
and the senses. MCAA 2004 ends on Thursday morning with the closing
session.