b'Roofing Contractors Gather and Learn in Madison Tom Knight, MRCA Executive Director T Midwest RoofingContrac dation and artisan demonstrationsd\'oeuvres, and free wine and beer. he torsAssociation(MRCA),theon the installation of slate, tile a MRCA extends special thanks to nd oar memberslargest regional roofing contractorcedar-shake roofing systems.all the exhibitors, b d, advocacy organizationin theUS,T MRCA\'smostcovetedattendeesandstaffwhocame he drewroofingcontractorsfromaward,theJames0.Mccawleytogether to make the "51st Annual The MRCA\'s mostthroughout the nation for fun andAward,wasgiventhisyeartoMAGAConventionandTrade learning at its"51st Annual Con Glenn Langer of Langer Roofing &Show"the b est coveted award, theigg roofing contracvention and Trade Show. "The con Sheet Metal Inc., Milwaukee, Wis.toreventever he inMadison. ld Annual James Q. MccawleyventionoccurredSeptember7-8,The award recognizes outstandingMRCA\'s "52ndConvention 2000 at the Monona Terrace Com servicetotheroofingindustry.and Trade Show" is scheduled for Award, was givenmunity and Convention Center inAdditionally,newofficersandOctober 11-12, 2001at the Oprythis year to GlennMadison, Wis.directors for the association wereland Hotel and Convention Center Top-notcheducationalpro electedattheconvention.Thisin Nashville, Tenn. For more inforLanger ofgrammingona widevarietyofyear\'s MRCA Foundation scholar m ion, callMRCAat800/497-Langerattechnicalandbusinessmanage ship winnersrerecognized.6722or visit theMRCA InRoofing &we alsoternet Sheetment issues enriched participants.Morethanonehundredcon site at www.mrca.org. Metal Inc.,Roofmechanics,contractors,tractors and roofing industry reparchitects,engineers,specifiers,resentativesarrivedearlyto Milwaukee, Wis.buildingowners,manufacturersparticipate in the MRCA Founda Under the Magnifying Glass .f anddistributorscrowdededuca tion\'s Annual Golf Tournament onContinued from page 3,_ 1 tional sessions on various to September6.Golferse a pics,njoyed including"RoofingintheNewspectacular day at theBlackhawkmake this program accessible to Millennium,""Strategic PlanningCountryClub,withlunch,prizeallmembers in aof new number torYourBusiness,""Recruitingdrawings, talent c ns andand affordable ways. Currently in ompetitioandthe Best in the Busi more. Proceeds from the tourna use by 69 contractors in 7 Retainingstates, ness,""TheInternet and E-com ment help fund the MFounda theinpresent form is RCAprogramits merce," "Thermoplastictioninitsmissiontoprovidenot very manageable for smaller or Po/yoletin Formulas,""Polyisocyanuratescholarshipopportunitiesformid-sizedcontractors,except InsulationBlowing Agents," andthose enrolled at the post-second through the formationof"Safety "Hot Roofing Sat"ary levelwhointend topursue aCo-ops." But this will change. ety. The MRCA extends its gratitudecareer in the construction industry.Whether welcomed or not, a of ll to the many speakers who led pro Madison provided aofus are put under the magnifying plethora gramming sessions. Among theseculturalopportunitiesforthoseglass frequently.The MRCA has wereformer WisconsinGovernorwhomadethetrek.Fabulousprogramsandtoolsavailable to IIthat LeeShermanDreyfus,authorshopping, museums and extraor you that wiensureyou are Richard Hadden, technical advisordinaryrecreationalactivitieswell e to stand the test. quipped Dr. Rene Dupuis, and many nation accentedtheexperienceforalFortion on MRCA Imore informaa y renownedexpertsinspecificconventionattendees.ManyB inessManagementforms, ll usroofing applications.spouses and guests e spe MRCASHARPandotherpronjoyed contactMRCA Exhibitors proudly displayed thecialMRCA-organizedprograms,grams,theoffices, latesthigh-techprodu equip includinga tourofOlbrichGar visittheMRCAwebsiteat cts, ment andsupplies during exhibitdens and an educational programwww.mrca.organd stay tuned to hoursonThursdayandFriday.on the etiquette of wine and cheesethe Midwest Rooter. Tradeshow flooractivity bustledtasting.Theconventionculmiwith prize giveaways, aauc nated with an "All-Indu Party," silentstry tion in benefit of the MRCA Faun- featuringa live Polkaband,hors 4'