b'MRCA News President\'s Conference Welcome Ronnie McGlothlin, MRCA President As a professional in the roofing industry, you know that the road to suc panel discussion cess isn\'t always the path of least resistance. You encounter pothol e s and"TPO Long-Term detours and occasionally lose your roadmap altogether.Asvocate,Performance," your adMRCA is committed to helping youavigateourney by bringing theare highlights of n this jindustry\'s best education and networking opportunities to the conferencethe "Breakfast of in Indianapolis, IN, the nation\'s racing capital.Champions" on Whether you are a commercial or residential contractor, consultant,Thursday. architect, engineer, facility manager, manufacturer, supplier, orThere are new distributor, the 2010 MRCAational Conference has your uniqueeedsenhancements N ninith more than0ours of educational programming nto tfie trade show mind. W 4 h itechnology and esearch,s ales and marketing,business operations, andfloor as well. View rhealth and safety, very employee in your organization is sure to findthe best products, evalue in attending.services, andffered by the more than 100 exhibiting equipment oThis year\'s conference includes more than 20 hours of additionalmanufacturers and suppliers, and partake in hands-on product demprogramming th a n lastear, including a CERTA Train-the Traineronstrations, a TPO pipe welding competition, and fun activities such as yworkshop and 10 hours of OSHA training. Other exciting enhance remote-control race cars and a money machine. ments include a keynote presentation byndiana CommissionerAs you can see,is full of promise. the I MRCA 500 . 7be Road to Success of Labor and three new awards for industrycellence.nd aSo, ladies and gentlemen tartour engines! ex These, a . s yWhat\'s In It For You?MRCA Young Contractors Featured Member Benefit: ApplicatorCouncil to Meet at Conference Agreement ReviewThe MRCA Board of Directors is excited to announce the inauDid you know that MRCA provides members a complimentary reviewgural meeting of the MRCA Young Contractors Council (YCC) at the of manufacturer applicator agreementsby our legal counsel?6lstAnnual National Convention in Indianapolis, IN. The YCC meeting will be held on Thursday,rom As a roofing contractor, you know that standard applicatorOctober 28, fagreements from material manufactwers can beomplicated and4:45-5:45 pm. The YCC is a group of MRCA roofing industry profescconfusing. Prepared by legal teams to protect material manufacturers,sionals under the age of 40. Their goal is to create an environment contracts are usuallyirly to reflect the rights and obligationswhere young roofers can learn about the industry, develop leadership written faof both parties, but occasionally they favor the material manufacturer.skills, network, build relationships and benefit from one another. It\'s vital that you familiarize yourself thoroughlyny contractThis goal drives home the group\'s potential mission st a tement to with abefore signing it and seek professional advice if necessary.build "tomorrow\'s industry leaders today by creating an environAs the "contractor\'s advocate," MRCA provides free legal counselment that fosters professional and interpersonal growth through to review your documents and ensure that provisions are fair andeducation, technology, training and networking." reasonable. When appropriate, we will recommend revisions to protectMRCA YCC members welcome and encourage all those who meet your rights.ounsel will highlight important issues-before youthe membership requirements to join them and becomeart of Our c pcommit you and your company to an agreement.their group as they continue their vision to build tomorrow\'s leaders Contact MRCA legal counsel at 888.MRCA.LAW (888.672.2592)today. Says Tracey Donels of KPost Company,"I am Dallas, TX: or e-mail membership@mrca.org. To read comments on previouslyreally ooking forwar.d to interacting with my peers as we make use lreviewed agreements,nly" section of MRCA\'sof t00ls and techn0l0gf r row our roofing companies faster andvisit the "Member\'s O website.easiefurui our: familiesreviously could." p10Midwest ValuesBusinessResourcesNetworking'