b'Presidents MessageYear In ReviewBob Schenkel, MRCA PresidentI t has been my honor and pleasure to have presided over this organization this past year. I have valued the input of the many presidents who have come before me and Im encouraged by the strong first year of the Past Presidents Council. Im looking forward to the next edition of the MRCA History and to having them lend their experience to MRCAs current leaders.I am excited at our renewed investment in our future leaders as well. We have expanded the ability of the YCC Committee Members to gain leadership experience at each of the Board and Committee Meeting events and we have been able to reinstate the Foundation Scholarship Program. I am encouraged to see the ongoing development of several new programs that will provide value to our members. The ELITE Roofing Contractor Program, the new SHARP Safety App, and the new projects taking shape in the T&R Committee. I appreciate the Membership Committees use of real dollar ROI in making case for members to join and renew. We have continued our successful partnership with the National Roofing Contractors Association on the CERTA Torch Safety Program, which had another banner year! Im also pleased to report that the MRCA Foundation has recently contributed $7500 to NRCAs Silica Study to gather objective data on common industry exposure levels to address OSHAs new Crystalline Silica Standard.Hopefully the results of this study will provide a huge savings to all members in costly compliance requirements.As we watch the industry rebuild and readjust after the shock of recession Im pleased that the MRCA has been able to remain at the forefront of innovation and that we didnt miss a beat in keeping a full offering of member services to support each other through this difficult time in the industry. The longevity and strength of this association is its greatest asset and it was very gratifying this year to see the associations finances continue to improve and the membership growing again. I have the utmost respect for the strong leaders who will lead MRCA from here and continue our strong progress. Thank you for allowing me to lead the association this year. I look forward to taking my esteemed seat on the Past Presidents Council alongside so many individuals who continue to dedicate themselves to the industry. Sincerely,Bob Schenkel2016 MRCA PresidentCL Schust Company, Fort Wayne, IN rschenkel@clschust.comwwM d r 5www.wm.rmcrac.ao.rogr g MiidwweessttRRooooffeer'