b'onventionNews ComingHomefor our 50thAnnualConvention You\'ve heard about it again and again - the time is nigh to fill in thatA ticket to the "Opening Luncheon" is included as part of a full-registraattendance form and get ready to go\'Just a few of the myriad detailstion package for the convention andoray trade show. A ticket f the luncheon minvolved with his year\'s convention appear below.also beurchasedolders at andditional ee. t p separately by day-pass h a fThe "50th Annual Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Convention and Trade Show", October 28 and 29 at Kansas City,Mo.\'s, Bartle Hall"Eye-opener Breakfast" promises to be among the biggest roofing industry events ever held in Kansas City, Mo.Your eyes will certainly be opened by the enlightening and important MRCA will have a huge trade show floor at Bartle Hall, featuringpresentation MRCA has in store for you at the "Eye-opener Breakfast!" exhibits from all major roofing industry manufacturers and suppliers.Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC) is implementing a new Massiveranes and exciting exhibits of new products wille featured onapproval standard that will restrict roofing contractors who do not meet its c bthe MRCA\'s show room floor.Frequent drawings will be conductedregimen for bidding on FM-insured facilities. Find out the latest developthroughout theoivewayrizesaluedenshousandsments in MRCA-FM negotiations, and how the new standard will affect convention t g a p v at t of tof dollars.A "Best Shingler in the Midwest Contest" and silent auctionyout this vitally important session! awill also be featured on the trade show floor.Dr. Rene Dupuis and James Whittier, J.D., have been communicating MRCA is coordinating a "Secondnnualll-Industry Party"at t\'s hostwith Factory Mutual for more than two years to advocate for contractor A A ihotel, the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, at the end of the trade showinterests regarding this proposed standard. They will give a presentation on Friday, October 29. Convention attendees will be treated to a live blueson the current status of the FMRC Approved Standard 4490: Approval of band, free beer and soft drinks, and the wide variety of barbecue recipesRoofing Contractors, and help answer contractor questions. Kansas City is world-famous for - a Blues, Brews and Barbecue Review.FMRC believes there is a need for such a standard due to the problE Companies involved in the roofing industry make the party possibleand inadequacies uncovered during the investigation of numerous facilthrough co-sponsorship.Trade show exhibitors willlso be sponsoringity damage claims from various storms. This far-reaching and controverafestive hospitality functions on the evening of Thursday, October 28. Spe sial proposed standard has gone through several draft revisions and has cial tours of interest to spouses and other guests will also be featured.had meaningful input from MRCA and other contractor associations. Of Top-notch educational programming, including presentations byhighest concern are the strong possibilities that the design community MRCA\'s prestigious Technical and Research Committee, willighlight thewill incorporate this standard into its all-inclusive list of parameters and hConvention. Also, you will not want to miss valuable educational pro thatargeortion of responsibility and liability for allspectsf he roof a l p a o tgramming about business management. health and safety and industry assembly will burden the contractor. related research.The "Eye-opener Breakfast"lso feature a presentation by Mark will aNauserRCA Insurance & Bonds hatill detail plans by our associaof M t w"Opening Luncheon"tion\'s own insurance agency to form a "Rent-a-Captive" that will help in ffurther reducing insurance costs or participating contractors. The "Openinguncheon"will eview 50ears of MRCA oofing contrac Attendees will also receive an update on association activities during the L r y rtor advocacy. The program will feature a video presentation on the history ofMRCA Business Meeting, which will be conducted before the T&R presenthe MRCA, and an oral presentation by former MRCA Executive Directortation. Members will vote on officers and directors for 2000, and vote Bob Lyons, regarding theheRCAregarding changes to the MRCA bylaws. Exercise your right to vote as an laudable figures who contributed to t M over the past five decades.MRCA member at this important meeting. To top off the luncheon, there will bend celebration of ourA ticket to the "Eye-opener Breakfast" a formal toast a is included as part of a full-regisupcoming golden anniversary, complete with an enormous birthday cake andtration package to the MRCA Convention and Trade Show. A ticket for the other festive amenities. This will be a memorable event celebrating the greatbreakfast may also be purchased separately. history of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. 1 141111'