b'ANDTHAT EARLYRENEWALREWARDEDtions, so why sound like them? Rest assured In the last two issues of Midwest Roofer, itthat nothing else has changed. MRCA or Midzwas announced that as a special incentive,west RCA, we are still your source for unique contractors who returned their dues paymentprograms and services that can not be found by 31- December, 1995, would be eligible toanywhere else in the roofing industry. win one ofgreat prizes, either: two A free registration to the 47th Annual Mid SCHOLARSHIPNOTICE west RCA Convention and Trade Show in Indi It\'s only February, but for new and returning anapolis; or a free membership in Midwestcollege students, it\'s already time to consider RCAgood toward1997 dues!financial aid for next year. The Midwest RCA Midwest RCA is pleased to announce theFoundation is once again pleased to announce winners of the "early-bird" contest. It is:the availability of scholarships for students. If Robert Cronin of Knickerbocker Roofing &you know someone who is a deserving stuPaving Co., Inc., Harvey, Ill.dent, call the Midwest RCA office for a scholarCongratulations!ship application. Watch for more info as the It\'s not too late to renew your membership inyear continues. the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. Dues are still just $325 per year for regularCONVENTIONVIDEO ANDAUDIO TAPES members and $425 for associate members.There were some great, and we do mean Dues are 1percent tax deductible. As aGREAT, educational programs at the 1995 con00 member of Midwest RCA, you will continue tovention in Milwaukee. If you were unable to atreceive the latest information through Midwesttend (or were able to attend, but missed someRoofer, participate in the MRCA Applicatorthing) you can still have access to all of the Agreement Program, and take advantage ofvaluable information designed by roofing conthe many and varied programs and services of tractors for roofing contractors. Midwest RCA fered by Midwest RCA. You are also able tohas audio tapes ofof allthe educational pronewthe take advantage ofprograms being devel grams, except forSunday T&R Program, oped for 1996. Being a memberMidwestand video tapes of the Health and Safety and of RCA also entitles you to discounted prices atBusiness Management program. You can rethe 47th Annual Midwest RCA Convention andceive an orderMidwest form by calling the Trade Show to be held October 24-27 in Indi RCA office. anapolis. Ifdo not renew your membership in Midyou west RCA, this could be your last issue of MR! Don\'t delay, return your dues today! MRCA BECOMESMIDWESTRCA ever-increasing acronyms, In a world ofMidwest Roofing Contractors Association staff members are trying to stop using one. Under the direction ofMRCA Board of theDirectors, staff members will no longer use the acronym "MRCA." Instead, we will use the full title of the association, "Midwest Roofing Contractors Association," or"Mida somewhat shortened, west RCA." This may take some getting used to, but it will certainly help with recruiting efforts and to help secure the unique identity ofassociayour tion. We\'re not the same as other associa-MRFebruary 96'