b'OCTOBER 1993 STROOFER MRCA\'MonthlyNewsletterforProfessionalRoofingContractors s CONVENTIONCOUNTDOWN By MRCA Preside nt Tony Spigarelli It isn\'t very often that an MRCAselect panel presentation President has the opportunity todealing with the many host the annual convention andissues facing the asphalt trade show in his home town.Myshingle industry today.A wife Nancy, I. and the MRCA staffhighlight of the program have been working very hard tofeatures MRCAechical T insure your visit to Minneapolis willAdvisorLaCosse who Bob be rewarding and memorable.will present results from Support from local manufacturers, suppliers, reps, distribu recently conducted MRCA tors and fellow contractors has been wonderful.Everyonesponsored tests. in the area is as excited as we are to have the MRCA here.Rounding out our educaCONTENTStional programs are two The fun will start on Saturday, October 16th, with our thirdsessions presented by our annual MRCA/MRCA Foundation GolfatTechnical and Research Tournament QUESTIONS&nationally acclaimed Bunker Hills Golf Course.Get yourCommittee.Topics ANSWERSfoursomes together and be ready for an enjoyable day onexplored include polyisoPAGE2the links.cyanurate insulation delamination, effects of liquid The convention promises to be action packed with a greatparting agents on fiberHowSAFE 1strade show and strong educational programs.We haveglass felts, the impact of scheduled over eight hours ofprograms gearednew Factory Mutual guidetop-notch SAEFTYto contractors.The Health and Safety Committee will pre lines on reroofing specificaPAGE3sent its program titled "Controlling Workers\'tions, Phase II ofconthe Compensation Costs Through Teamwork."This panel pre tinuing modified bitumen sentation will discuss safety and claim administration. med field study, and a report SCHOLARSHIPical issues, and employer/employee relationship issues.from Dr. Rene Dupuis on WINNERSThe Business Management Committee has elected to pre EPDM shrinkage problems. PAGE4sent the ever-popular contractorprofile.This year it jobwill America."youcourse be "Roofing the Mall ofAs many ofknow.Ofafter a long day the Mall of(or "Mega Mall" as we locals refer tovisiting trade show booths America it) is the largest enclosed retail complex in America.Alsoand the programs just offered by the business Management Commiteee is andescribed, wouldn\'t it be optional program entitled "Total Quality Management andnice to have some fun in the Roofing Industry" presented by Dr. Gerald Hannah.the North Woods?Then The Steep and Metal Roofing Committee has chosen adon\'t miss our Paul program that any contractor who installs asphalt shinglesBunyan/Northern cannot afford to miss."Asphalt Shingles:Application.Minnesota Festival!Decor Accessories and Performance Test Results" will be a continued on page 2 4840 West15th Street,Suite1000,Lawrence,Kansas66049-3846Phone:(913)843-4888Fax:(913)843-7555'