b"DECEMBER 1994 MTROOFER MRCA'sMONTHLY NEWSLffiER FOR PROFESSIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SUCCESSFUL PAST YEAR? byMRCAPresident Ray Haseltonthe above criteria, that we can say if we have had a successful year. Member.ecember brings the end ofship in the MRCA has conthe calendar year, and for many of us, ourtributed to myccess by sufiscal year as well. As we welcomehelping to keep me eduthe holidays and look forward tocated in many aspects of family gatherings, we also reflect onour business. I hope all our past year in business. Many questions mustmembers, like myself, conbe asked to determine ifwere successful, not only insider the MRCA as an we terms of profitability, but also in business generally.asset to their operations. First, what kind ofwe have? Many factorsFurthermore, I hope that all a return did will affect overall profitability: weather, competitive biddingmembers will continue to environment, type of work, location ofand numerousmake MRCAof work,a parttheir factors.business operations. I other Second, did we operate safely? Accident rates, OSHAencourage everyone to CONTENTSinspections, lost work days, employee morale and a safecontinue their dues investwork place all affect profitability. What greater feeling thanment in the Association for having a safe and productive year, knowing that both man 1995. agement and labor have been successful in providing andIn closing, I wish you all CONVENTIONmaintaining a safe, profitable work place for everyone.a very Merry Christmas, Workers compensation cost, morale, and profit all sufferand a Happy NewI HIGHLIGHTSYear. without a safe work place.hope you have enjoyed PAGE2&3Third, is our work force adequately trained and how cansuccess in 1994, and wish we plan for continued training and safe employment prac you well in the upcoming BY~LAWS UPDATEtices? Off-season training, asbestos programs, and safetynew year. PAGE4programs emphasize the previous year's record and helpP.S. Remember, it is plan for the upcoming season.never to early to make your Finally, did we stay with our business plan in terms ofplans now to attend the QUESTIONS&short-term and long-term goals? This involves many facets1995 MRCA Convention of operation, which include: equipment maintenance andand Trade Show. The 1 ANSWERS995 PAGESpurchasing programs, insurance packages, subsidiary oper Convention and Trade ations, financial arrangements, federal and state legislation.Show will be held October Other factors include what we perceive as a benefit in12-15 in Milwaukee, Wisbelonging to trade organizations and chamber groups, suchconsin. as the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. It is when we evaluate the whole year, with respect to Aft4840 WEST 15TH STREET, SUITE 1000, LAWRENCE,KANSAS66049-3876PHONE:(913) 843-4888FAX:913) 843-7555 0 \\"