b'Presidents MessageFocused On Serving the Roofing ContractorGreg Sprague, MRCA PresidentIt is with great anticipation and some apprehension, as I look forward to serving the MRCA membership as President this coming year.One of my goals for 2018 is to build on the success that was enjoyed in Saint Louis, MO at the past MRCA Conference and Trade Show. Highlights of that show were the Foundation Auction and YCC Fund raiser which raised almost $95,000.00 for the MRCA Foundation. MRCA also received high marks for the educational programming that was provided at the conference.I have asked the MRCA Staff, Executive Committee and Advisory Council to meet this fall to discuss the results of the Saint Louis Conference while it is still fresh in everyones mind. This discussion will entail on how we can improve the 2018 conference next October 24 - 26 in Omaha, Nebraska.If you havent heard, the MRCA Technical and Research Committee has a new Committee Chair. Steve Weinert has accepted that position, and along with the other members of the Technical and Research Committee they are in the process of evaluating the recent MRCA survey on roofing material performance issues. I expect the Technical and Research Committee to continue its role as the roofing industrys Fireman ready to respond at a moments notice should a fire break out, as well as continue to keep membership up-to-date on the latest technical issues facing the industry.Speaking of MRCA membership, I am pleased to announce that MRCA has added Morgan Arwood to serve as its new dedicated membership director and recruiter. At the past membership meeting, I announced the goal of increasing MRCAs contractor membership by 5% in 2018. Morgan, Membership Committee Chair, Ronnie McGlothlin, and the Membership Committee have already met and they are putting plans in place to meet that 2018 membership goal.The purpose of the MRCA is to provide resources and value added benefits to its members, the roofing contractor who can incorporate them into his or hers roofing business. Unlike some roofing industry associations which try to be all things to all components of the roofing industry, the MRCA is focused on serving the Roofing Contractor. The Midwest Roofing Contractor Association has, is, and will continue to be the roofing contractors advocate.Thank you and I look forward to the opportunity to serve in 2018Sincerely,Greg Sprague2018 MRCA PresidentSprague Roofinggmsprague@spragueroofing.com4 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'