b'Interest Tracks for Educational Programming Programs You Want - Information You Need P toaadePass or aanyalland maintenance ofyo systems aretheirol 8:45-9 a.m.are in ted toin iti candiurchasingOne-DayFullthesein Registration enables you to attendorinfancy. Will theof "greentechn MRCA Elections additionroof" of the educational programs,wel as theogy help you en ur roofing business?MRCA membersvi nom ate asIhance trade show. Tr Show Only registrants areCome to th is session toout all you shoulddates for o and board member pos ons, findfficers not allowedattend educational programming.consider before youinto this new marketand to votetheof their asso a on. jumpforleadersci tiAll programs have been submitted for CEU credit,niche. pending approval.9-10a.m. 12 p.m. -1:15 p.m.Health and Safety Program I Allare in the Cincinnati ConventionTicketed Event events"Online MSDS Management" Center unless otherwise noted."MRCA Luncheon"SHARPinistrativer. Jeff Baum,Adm MgJoin fellow mem ofroofing industry atThe MRCA\'s Safety and Healthfor berstheAgenda Thursday, Oct. 23the "MRCA Luncheon."enjoying aRoofing P (SHARPTM)prog m Afterfinerofessionalsraa.m lunchentertainment, properwillprovidesn cific training materials a8:30 - 9. andaccoladesroofi g-spe nd Opening Sessionbe bestowed upon distinguished mem of thecompany-customized documentation thatlps bershe"MRCA Business Meeting and Nationalroofing community. The highlight of the lunch participants exceedstan Newly Legislative Update"OSHAdards. eon will be theofJames Oavailable toSHARPembers is an online presentationthemMRCA will kick off this year\'s convention withMccawley Award to a distinguished memberservice that helps memb easilynd mate al ofersfi riaOpening" general session to fire up thethe roofing industry. The Mcca Award safety data sheets,yyp "Grandwleyrec (MSDS\'s) so the ma keecrowd for what will be an outstanding conven ognizes outstanding achievement and dedicationcopies available onjobsites that use h allaztion. MRCA President Ed Williams will welcometo the improvement ofindustry.ardous materials in accordance with OSHA sthetanattendees and introduce invited dignitaries.Ato the "Opening L is includeddards. Find outt,y they ticketuncheon"more abou MSDS\'s whNRCA 2003-04 President John Gooding andas part of a full registrationfor the con are important to use, andotherA-rela\'.ed packagegetOSHNRCA Executive Vice President Bill Good willvention and trade show. A ticket for the luncheonquestions answered inis informative s ion. th essllly bring us a up to date on the latest nationwidemay also be purchased separate by day-pass developments in the roofing industry.holders foradditifee.Business Management Program ananal "Energy Efficient Roofs -Part II 9: a.m. -10 30How the Government may help inmiting Technical and Research Program IFriday, Oct. 24Choice ofLi Your Roofing" "Cold Process Modified Bitumen Adhesives/Pee/7 -10:45 a.m.Frank,Inc.; Clyde Hen , Moore Honeywell,ry&Special ProgramKoppers, Inc.;Petrick, Ridgewo Rtg. CStick"Rodrtho. T ,last;Hunt, Performance Roof"GERTA Applicator Training"Inthe CityChicago manda that all im Kersey Sip Ken2002ofted SystemsDavid Dick,Building Productsroofst ma in ary high reflectivity coe Firestonemus inta ve ffiThis program will explore the uses of coldGERTA is the onlyinroofingcient, which wo have resulted in the insta aprogramtheuldllprocess adhesives when installing modified bitu industrycertifies roof mechanics for safetytion of only white roofs th tcity. thatroughou theThe men roofs along with the pros and cons.training in torch-applied roofing. Contractors canreflectivity requirementsosten ly intended weresibThe recent development of self-adhering modi have their roof mech and foremen certifiedto redu the "Urban Heatnd" Without anicsceIsla Effect.fied bitumens will also be presented, along withfor awGERTA trainees willto v tresearch inof the U . to suplo fee.wantisi thethe northern part.Stest results on their adhesion strengths.booths of suppliers of materials and equipmentportlogic, the city withdrew theguideitsnew for torch-applied roofing during the afternoon.lines. Questions still remain,sim g deandilarui10:45 -11:45 a.m.GERTA participation requires special registrationlines wait in the wings inand o pa oi thistherrts Technical and Research Program IIwhich includes aidaysh pass.the U T speakers will p an up te Fr tradeowGERTA.S.herovideda on "Green Roots: Your Next Market Niche?"participants may also wish to register for athe situ in. Rodtrick w l ationChicago Pe ilMark Gaulin, MAGCO, Inc.Thursday One-Day Pass and/or for other ticke describe h the ChicagoCon actors tedowRoofingtrGreen roofs,referred to asevents.Association worked with the r ngortium sometimes alsooofi cons"living" or "vegetated" roofs, are composite sys to effect the change to the Chicago en gy c e. er odtems that combine asystem with a waterproofingParticipantsdisc the implicationsthe willussof vegetated cover system. First popularized inproposedforroofinga roof codetheindustry,nd Europe, vegetated roof covers offer arange widereflectivity issues. in fun and appearance. However,are ctionthey new in the U.S., where standards for installationContinued on page 22'