b'MRCA Celebrates MRCA celebrated our impendingexperiencesandextraordinaryming sessions. Among these were 50thanniversaryatour"50th recreational activities accented anationally-renowned experts who AnnualConventionandTradeplethora of well-organized businessprovidedhands-onartisan Show"at H.RoeBartleHallinand learning experiences of benefitdemonstrations in specific roofing to all convention attendees.applications. Some arrived early to participateThe"Opening Luncheon"feain the MRCA Foundation\'s Annualtured a retrospective of 50 years of Golf Tournament on October 27.MRCA contractor advocacy, preGolfers enjoyed a spectacular day atsented by former MRCA executive the Deer Creek Golf Club, with adirector Robert P. Lyons. Luncheon pre-tournament"Tips and Tricks" attendees enjoyed birthday cake presentation by golf pro Tom Beeler,andchampagne,liftingtheir sponsored by Cougar Paws. Pro glasses in a unanimous toast to ceeds from the tournament helpMRCA\'s golden anniversary. fund the MRCA Foundation in itsTheMRCA\'smostcoveted mission toprovidescholarshipaward, the James Q. Mccawley opportunities for those enrolled atAward,wasgiventhis yearto HeleneHardy-Pierce,TAMKO ABOVE: MRCA and NRCA Officers madeRoofing Products, Inc. director o a foursome at the MRCA Foundation Goffcommercial roofing systems, for Tounament.r (L -R) NRCA 1999 Seniorher untiring efforts in behalf of the Vice President John Miller, Westernroofing industry. The Mccawley Rooting Service, San Francisco; NRCA 1999 President Jamie McAdam, F J.award has recognized outstanding Dahill Co., Inc., New Haven, Conn;service to the roofing industry since MRCA 1999 President Kurt Baumgartner,1969, and Hardy-Pierce is the first Martin Rooting Co., Wichita, Kan.; andwoman to be selected for this MRCA 1999 First Vice President Davidhonor. Ti/sen, Ti/sen Rooting Co., Madison, Wis.At MRCA\'s annual"Eye-openerRIGHT:MRCA Foundation Golt Tourna Breakfast,"MRCA president Kurt ment Championship Flight Winners. (LBaumgartner presented the results -R) Dan HatleY, Sellers & Marquis, Kansas of the MRCA survey of contractors City, Mo.; Randy Me/born, and Kent Blan Kansas City, Mo. More than 2,200the post-secondary level who intendregarding proposed Factory Mutual chard and Craig Petersen, both of TAMKORoofing Products, Joplin, Mo.participants were on-hand duringto pursue a career in the construc standard for roofing contractors, this event, which took place ontion industry. More than $30,000FM4490. MRCA technical adviser Thursday and Friday, Oct. 28-29,worthofvaluableprizeswereDr. Rene Dupuis and legal counsel 1999.awarded during the golf tournament,James Whittier discussed MRCA\'s The splendor of Kansas City bur and during the convention.reasons for opposing the standard geoned at every juncture for thoseTop-notch educational program and recent developments. who made the trek. Fabulous shop ming dealing with a wide variety of ping opportunities, rich culturaltechnical and business management issues enriched participants. The MRCA extends its gratitude to more than 20 speakers who led program-4'