b"Ml TABLE OFCONTENTS ARTICLE FROM THEPRESIDENTGOVERNMENT UPDATE: CHANGES TO DETERMINING RVALUE?Q&A WITH BoLACOSSEAVOIDINGHEAT EXHAUSTION THIS SUMMERWOW!That's how I felt after the recentals, MRCA will again take the. hr - MRCA Board of Directors meeting in Kansasing a program for the good of the industry.l'l'l,,)0,111.:S':, City. The directors spent much of a Thursday,Membership in MRCA continues to grow. Friday and Saturday working on programs, ser More and more roofing professionals are realvices, benefits and promotion for everythingizing the importance of association member-from the MRCA Annual Convention and Tradeship. Contractors in the Midwest want a Show to GERTA. The MRCA Board is a dedi source of information, programs and services cated group of roofing professionals that giveto meet their unique roofing needs.MRCA is up their time and expense to serve as direc proud to be that source. All of the many and tors for the association, and all of them shouldvaried programs and services offered by be commended for their efforts.MRCA have been designed with just one goal The next issue of thewill bein mind, and that is to improve the bottom line issue. It will describe theM eiddwuceastti oRnoaol fperroof its members. 0the convention and trade show promotionSpeaking of membership, I want to grams, provide an update on who will becommend the actions of everyone who has exhibiting at the show, and allow you theparticipated in the Power of One contest. Our opportunity to register to attend the show. Inumbers continue to increase thanks to people don't want to spoil the surprise, but I can con like you.I encourage everyone to take just a fidently say that this show will be one of themoment or two each week to promote the best ever. This year's show will have some benefits of membership in MRCA to a thing for everyone, and you should make plansnonmember roofing professional. You will be now to attend. The show will be held Octoberhelping out MRCA by increasing the power of 13-15 in Milwaukee. MRCA in the industry, and you will be helping Good news for anyone with an interest in yourself by being eligible for a drawing for torch-applied roofing.MRCA has created an$1,500 cash or a trip for two to the Bahamas. ad-hoc committee to review and update theI hope everyone is enjoying the new look of MRCA Certified Torch Welding ApplicatortheIt is the culmination of (GERTA) Program. Torch applied modified bitu- hard work by many people. Congratulations to men is a significant part of the roofing industry,Bob MHiaduwsemsat nR oanodfer. ausman Metal Works and Hand a major safety concern for all parts of theRoofing. Their church reroof job has been industry, including building owners and insur selected to be thefirst job profiled in the ance companies.Because instruction in the safe application of this system was lacking,I would also like to thank Marg and Jim MRCA responded by developing a safety certi Mhiditwtieesr tf oRro hoofesrt.i ng cocktails and dinner for the Wfication program in conjunction with roofingboard of directors at their home in Kansas contractors, manufacturers, suppliers andCity. other interested professionals.Now the time has come to upgrade the program to meet theSincerely. needs of the ever-changing work environment. BY RAY HOSELTONWith the cooperation of several major manufacturers, roofing contractors and profession- Ray MRCA PRESIDENT MR JUNE 952"