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The Alliance announces scholarship winners

The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has announced the winners of its Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year.

The Alliance awarded new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarships to Gabriella Abbondanza of Southwick, Mass., daughter of Vincent Abbondanza, national account manager for OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Mass.; Alexis Belote of Red Oak, Texas, daughter of William Belote, estimator for American Roofing and Metal Co., San Antonio; and Charanya Kaushik of McMurray, Pa., daughter of Mala Kaushik, software engineer for CentiMark Corp., Canonsburg, Pa.

Individuals or companies that commit a minimum of $100,000 to the scholarship fund can choose to name a scholarship and participate in the selection of recipients each year. A new Firestone Scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year was awarded to Joseph Baker of Apex, N.C., son of Andrew Baker, vice president of Baker Roofing Co., Raleigh, N.C. The Alliance renewed three named scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year. The recipients are Jennifer Baxter of Carthage, Tenn., who is attending Brevard College, Brevard, N.C., and will receive the Fred Good Scholarship; Addie Kuhn of Fort Wayne, Ind., who is attending Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., and will receive the Firestone Scholarship; and Laura Stabile of Wolcott, Conn., who is attending Lee University, Cleveland, Tenn., and will receive the Dan Cohen Scholarship.

The Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarships provide recipients with $5,000 per year based on eligibility for up to four years of enrollment in accredited university or vocational programs. NRCA member contractor or supplier companies or immediate family members of employees of NRCA member contractor or supplier companies are eligible for the merit-based scholarships, which are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability or national origin.

Four scholarships of $1,000 each from the Alliance's previous scholarship program also were renewed for the 2010-11 academic year. The recipients are Elizabeth Ahn of Silver Spring, Md., who is attending the University of Maryland: College Park; Brittany Cook of Naperville, Ill., who is attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jason Hartman of Nashville, Tenn., who is attending the University of Tennessee: Knoxville; and Ashley Jones of Lavaca, Ark., who is attending the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

For more information about the scholarships, visit www.roofingindustryalliance.net or contact Bennett Judson, the Alliance's executive director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7513 or bjudson@roofingindustryalliance.net.

The Alliance announces new leadership

The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has announced the members of its 2010-11 board of trustees.

Geoff Craft, vice president—Southwest region for Roofing Supply LLC, Dallas, will serve as the Alliance's president; Will Fort, president of Fort Roofing & Sheet Metal Works, Sumter, S.C., will serve as vice president; Dan Murphy, Longmeadow, Mass., will serve as secretary/treasurer; and Alex Hernandez, vice president of Clark Roofing Co., Broadview, Ill., will serve as NRCA vice president liaison.

To view a complete list of 2010-11 Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress board members, visit www.nrca.net/rp/related/nrf/board.aspx. For more information about the Alliance, visit www.roofingindustryalliance.net or contact Bennett Judson, the Alliance's executive director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7513 or bjudson@roofingindustryalliance.net.

NRCA announces special membership offer

Join NRCA by Aug. 31 and receive membership benefits for the rest of 2010 free of charge; your membership will be valid through 2011.

With the limited-time offer, you will receive 17 months of membership for the price of 12 and up to $1,500 worth of NRCA publications and DVDs free. In addition, your company will be listed in NRCA's online Membership Directory and online referral service, which generates thousands of leads each month.

When you join NRCA, you also will receive:

• Access to exclusive members-only online information at www.nrca.net
• Free Professional Roofing subscriptions
• Priority access to NRCA's highly skilled technical staff for answers to questions about roof system performance, materials and application techniques
• Significant discounts on NRCA publications and educational programs
• Customized worker training programs tailored to your company's specific needs
• Valuable job leads from more than 40,000 consumers who search the "Find a Contractor" section of NRCA's website each month
• Representation at local, state and national levels as NRCA lobbies heavily for fair and reduced regulatory practices

For more information, contact NRCA's Membership Department at (800) 323-9545 or nrca@nrca.net. You also can join NRCA online at www.nrca.net/join.

NRLRC announces new board of directors

The National Roofing Legal Resource Center (NRLRC) elected new officers and directors during NRCA's 123rd Annual Convention Feb. 20-24 in New Orleans. Their terms began June 1.

David Tilsen, president of Tilsen Roofing Co. Inc., Madison, Wis., is NRLRC's 2010-11 president, and Rob Therrien, president of The Melanson Co. Inc., Keene, N.H., is NRLRC's vice president. NRLRC's directors are Brad Beldon, president of Beldon Roofing Co., San Antonio; Tim Black, president of Black Roofing Inc., Boulder, Colo.; Alex Hernandez, vice president of Clark Roofing Co., Broadview, Ill.; David Karel, president of Garlock-French Corp., Minneapolis; Scott Kawulok, project engineer for B&M Roofing of Colorado Inc., Frederick, Colo.; Don Kennedy, president of Don Kennedy Roofing Co. Inc., Nashville, Tenn.; and MacDonald Sprague III, owner of MacRoofing Inc., Brockton, Mass. Scott Baxter, vice president of CRS of Monroe Inc., Monroe, N.C., is NRLRC's immediate past president.

NRCA offers On-Demand tutorial

NRCA has made available an online tutorial for NRCA On-Demand, a Web-based service that allows NRCA members to view more than 200 NRCA publications electronically, purchase hard copies of NRCA products, and register for NRCA University's online programs and live educational seminars.

The tutorial provides a step-by-step demonstration and addresses questions members may have regarding how to navigate through NRCA On-Demand.

When members purchase NRCA On-Demand, they can select an account that includes 100 or 200 NRCA points, which can be used to purchase hard copies of NRCA products and pay tuition for NRCA University's educational programs; the 100-point service is $500 per year, and the 200-point service is $800 per year. Additional points can be purchased any time through a current NRCA On-Demand account.

For more information or to view the tutorial, visit shop.nrca.net and click NRCA On-Demand; NRCA On-Demand is only available to NRCA members.

NRCA and the center launch RISE

NRCA and the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing have launched Roof Integrated Solar Energy (RISE) Inc., a professional credentialing entity designed for roofing professionals who wish to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience with rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Individuals who successfully complete the requirements set out by RISE will receive the Certified Solar Roofing Professional (CSRP) credential. The credential will be based on performance and proficiency, and candidates will be asked to demonstrate basic knowledge about different PV system types and key components, benefits and risks applicable to building owners, PV systems' integration with electricity, installation guidelines, building codes and post-installation considerations. The RISE CSRP certification is a voluntary certification for professionals who plan and oversee the installation of PV systems on roofs.

For more information, visit www.riseprofessional.org or contact Jeanne Schehl, NRCA University's program development director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7566 or jeaschehl@nrca.net.

Callback: In "It's not fair!" July issue, page 46, the federal minimum wage was listed as $8.25 per hour when, in fact, it is $7.25 per hour. In addition, in "A culture of safety," July issue, page 30, it was reported that KPost Co., Dallas, spends $10,000 per year on safety. The company actually spends $100,000 per year on safety. Professional Roofing regrets the errors.