www.mrca.org  —  Midwest Roofer
4
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Rachel Pinkus, Midwest Roofer Magazine Editor
A
s we close out yet 
another year together, 
I just wanted to take a 
moment to say thank you for 
your support of the Association 
and the Roofing Industry. 
By maintaining your MRCA 
membership and your event 
participation, we are able to 
continue to bring you the member benefits that you have 
come to depend on.
In case you are not yet a member, newer to the Association 
(or maybe just need a little refresher), I’ll remind you what 
those Member Benefits are:
QUARTERLY MAGAZINE: MR Magazine highlights 
Association activities and upcoming industry events. It also 
provides relevant news, including labor, legal and safety 
matters, items of general business interest, and economic 
updates.
EMAIL BULLETINS: The MRCA EBulletin brings 
industry news to our members in between newsletter issues. 
It also provides information on any upcoming seminars, 
webinars or training available to our members.
CONFERENCE: For 75 years, MRCA has hosted one 
of the best industry conferences in the Midwest. The 
conference provides an excellent opportunity to hear 
from industry leaders about trends & forecasts, updates 
on regulations and codes, network with peers, establish 
relationships, and meet dozens of industry manufacturers 
and suppliers.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: MRCA’s Technical & 
Research Committee comprised of a dedicated group of 
contractors and prestigious technical advisors, serve as 
a powerful watchdog in the roofing industry, protecting 
contractor interests and keeping MRCA members informed 
about the viability of new and existing roofing systems. 
MRCA also provides Professional Technical Advice relating 
to engineering or roof performance issues.
MRCA FOUNDATION: The purpose of the MRCA 
Foundation is to raise awareness and improve the industry 
by supporting educational programming, industry research, 
and industry-related academic scholarships. Your ongoing 
support of the MRCA Foundation is critical to sustaining 
this important mission.
SAFETY PROGRAM: Included in every MRCA 
Membership is the SHARP Plus (Safety and Health Agenda 
for Roofing Professionals) program which provides quality 
work safety materials to help you and your company meet 
the minimum requirements of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration (OSHA). Materials include Monthly 
Meetings; Weekly Toolbox Talks; an Annual Safety Awards 
Program; a Company Safey Manual Template; Employee 
Safety Orientation Videos in both English and Spanish; 
CERTA Applicator Training; Hot Air Weld Safety Training; 
and the SHARP Plus Safety Certification Program to 
advance the safety culture of your company.
LEGAL SERVICES PLAN: Members get one free 
30-minute consultation each month with NFBA Legal 
Counsel at the office of Auman, Mahan & Furry.
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATION STAFF: MRCA Members 
receive the service of full-time staff; ready to give direct 
answers to your questions or to find the source with the 
answer you need. We’ll help you get the resources you need 
to keep your business running smoothly. 
If you have any questions about your membership or joining 
MRCA, just contact MRCA Membership Director, Morgan 
Arwood, at marwood@mrca.org or 800-497-6722.
I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season and remember, 
your MRCA staff is here to support you!
Rachel Pinkus
Midwest Roofer Magzine Editor
MRCA Managing Director
Editor’s Message

View this content as a flipbook by clicking here.