b'I am writing to you in thisScheduleat a Glanceissue with very mixed emotions. Im pleased to be announcing one of the best programs we have ever offered with this specialMondayTuesdayConference and Expo issueOCTOBER 16 OCTOBER 17of MR Magazine. We have developed a strong line up8:00 am4:00 pm 7:00 am10:00 amof educational programs,Exhibitor Registration and Move In Exhibitor Registration, the most interesting mix of8:00 am4:00 pm Foundation Auction Pre-hands-on demos and cutting-edge programming onAttendee Registration Open andRegistration and Move In the Expo floor, a new program exclusively devotedFoundation Auction Pre-Registrationto the Steep Slope segment of our industry, and7:00 am4:00 pmthe best array of social programming weve ever8:00 am4:00 pm Attendee Registration offered. I hope youll join us in St. Louis Octoberl Program on Paid NegotiationsOpen and Foundation 16-18. provided by GAF (SeparateAuction Pre-RegistrationRegistration Required)It is with a heavy heart that we are also mourning7:00 am6:00 pmthe loss of our friend and Board Member. Mark10:00 am11:00 am lCERTA Train-The-Trainer Gwaltney of Diamond-Everley Roofing in KansasMRCA Incoming BoardNew Authorizations passed away suddenly on August 7th. The GwaltneyDirector Orientation (Executive(Separate Registration family has been a part of the MRCA family for manySession) Required)years. Mark, in particular, gave countless hours to the Association with his work on the Board, as11:00 am1:00 pm 7:00 am2:00 pmChairman of the Business Management Committee,MRCA Board of DirectorslCERTA Train-The-Trainer and most recently as Chairman of the CERTAMeeting(Executive Session) Re-Authorizations(Separate Taskforce. 1:00 pm3:00 pm Registration Required)Marks leadership led to the development ofMRCA Women in Roofing6:30 am8:00 amthe ELITE Roofing Contractor program and he(WinR) Roundtablesremained dedicated to its development and growth.Deluxe Continental Moreover, Mark was a great man. He was a steady4:00 pm5:00 pm Breakfast (all attendees leader within the MRCA. We could always count onSpecial Presentation onwelcome)him for quiet, steady, and positive decision making.Understanding Your Overhead8:00 am8:15 amHe was dedicated to improving the industry. Hepresented by Larry Stock leaves behind a legacy of developing leaders withinfrom Queen City RoofingAttendees take their seatshis own organization and for the Association. He(Included in Full Contractor8:15 am8:30 amRegistration & Arrowhead Steep will truly be missed. Our hearts go out to the entirePresidents WelcomeSlope University Registration)Gwaltney family as we offer to them the full support of the MRCA. 5:00 pm7:00 pm 8:30 am9:30 amWe will continue to honor Marks memory bylArrowhead Steep SlopeKeynote Speakerlearning from his steadfast leadership and tryingUniversityVentilation9:30 am10:15 amour best to live out these ideals through our ownProgram presented by AirVent service. (Separate Registration Required) Awards Ceremony, MRCA Membership Meeting, 5:00 pm5:30 pm Passing of the GavelNew Member / 1st Time Attendee Welcome and10:15 am12:15 amIntroduction Educational Sessions5:30 pm7:30 pm 10:15 am 11:15 am MARK E. LANGER Presidents Reception andPsychological SellingDinner (By Invitation Only) Knowing your pitch to the Dove, the Eagle, the Owl, or MRCA president 7:30 pm9:30 pm the ParrotlYoung Contractors Council11:15 am 12:15 pm (YCC) Charity FundraiserYCC/PPC Hosted Round Outing(Separate Registrationtable SessionAround the Required) Roof6 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'