b'CERTA NEWSCERTA Trainings at MRCA CON EXPOI nconjunctionwiththeMRCAExpoandConference, MRCA sponsored a CERTA Train-The-Trainer Class as well as an Applicator Class.CERTAstandsforCertifiedRoofingTorchApplicator Program.TheProgramisidealforcontractorswhose workinvolvestorchapplications.Theseprogramstrain experiencedroofsysteminstallersonthesafeuseofCERTA and to bring CERTA Train-The-Trainer and Applicator roofing torches used to apply polymer-modified bitumentraining classes to areas throughout the country.roofing products.CERTA training shows how proper roofIn addition, CERTA had a booth in the MRCA EXPO Show system configuration design and application techniquesarea where contractors could come by and get answers can result in fire-safe installations. any questions they may have about CERTA.TheCERTAProgramisjointlysponsoredbyMRCAandAnyone interested in providing a Train-The-Trainer Class or NRCA and both organizations work together to make sureApplicator Class can contact MRCA.MRCA will be happy the program is updated and provides the best practicesto make the arrangements.and new industry requirements for torching activities.MRCA is continuing to work with local roofing associations,For more information, contact aswellasindividualroofingcontractors,topromoteBob Pope, MRCA Executive Director at: (800) 497-6722 or mrca@mrca.orgMRCA NEWSMRCA Members Advocate for Small Business Tax ReformT heMRCAjoinedotherconstructionhouses to meet the Christmas deadline industryassociations,includingtheset by the White House. As of this writing, NRCA,inaskingourmemberstothe bill has moved into the conference reach out to their Senators to encourageprocesswithimprovedprovisionsfor them to fight for small businesses in theC-Corps included in the Senate-passed currentCongressionalefforttoreformversion of the bill. Thanks to all of you who thetaxcode.Smallbusinesses,whichtookpartinthecampaigntocontact representthemajorityoftheMRCAyourSenatorsonthisimportantissue. Membership, are truly the backbone ofYour voices were heard!the US economy.MRCA Members fromAnimportantpartofMRCAsroleas acrosstheregionrequestedthattaxTheContractorsAdvocateispolitical reliefforpass-throughcompaniesbeadvocacy on a national, regional, andtheRoofingDayinDConMarch6-7, on par with the corporate tax rate cutsstate level.MRCA is proud to provide2018 at the Marriott Marquis Capitol Hill. proposed and equally permanent.support,resourcesandinformationThisNRCAhostedeventseekstosend Oneofourregionalsenators,Senatorforourmembersandforourindustry1000 roofing professionals to DC to talk RonJohnsonofWisconsin,leadthisassociationpartnersonthisandmanyaboutthemostimportantlegislative effort to make sure small business voicesother issues.issues affecting the roofing industry.For were represented in this debate.The taxmore information go to: www.nrca.net/reform bills moved quickly through bothHaveanotiontodomore?YoumayRegister-Roofing-Day-2018alsowanttoconsiderparticipatingin www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 31'