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Lodging is available for 2009 International Roofing Expo

Washington, D.C.-based Hanley Wood, which owns and manages the International Roofing Expo® (IRE), has announced lodging options are available for the 2009 IRE, to be held Feb. 3-5, 2009, and NRCA's 122nd Annual Convention, to be held Feb. 1-5, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The expo and convention will provide attendees with opportunities to network with fellow roofing professionals from around the world; see the newest industry products, equipment and services; and learn from the industry's leading experts.

To receive hotel, airfare and car rental discounts, you must book your reservations through Hanley Wood. The events' official headquarters is Mandalay Bay, where NRCA's meetings will be held. To make reservations online, visit www.hanleywoodhousing.com. Reservations also can be made by calling (212) 532-1660. Other hotels offering rooms with discounted rates include Excalibur, Luxor,® Monte Carlo and New York New York™ Hotel & Casino.

For more information about the 2009 IRE, visit www.theroofingexpo.com or call (972) 536-6413. For a preliminary schedule and more information about NRCA's 122nd Annual Convention, visit www.nrca.net or contact Bennett Judson, NRCA's associate executive director of meeting services, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7513 or bjudson@nrca.net.

NRCA's annual report is available online

NRCA's 2007-08 annual report is available online. The report provides a comprehensive summary of NRCA's activities and accomplishments during the year.

NRCA's annual report includes messages from Bob Daly, NRCA's immediate former president, and Bill Good, NRCA's executive vice president. It also includes information about NRCA's membership; communications and marketing efforts; education and risk management activities; technical resources; legislative involvement; environmental initiatives; international activities; partnerships; charitable contributions; leadership; and financial data.

NRCA's annual report can be viewed at www.nrca.net/rp/about/annualrpt/0708/default.aspx.

NRCA to hold Fall Committee Meetings

NRCA will hold its Fall Committee Meetings/Legislative Conference Oct. 20-24 at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, D.C. Events for the week will include a reception, ROOFPAC event, White House briefing, The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress meeting and NRCA committee meetings. In addition, a SpecRight Program training session will be held Oct. 21.

The SpecRight Program offers information about energy conservation and environmental protection through quality roof system design, installation, materials and maintenance. Participants will discuss green roofing, recent trends and energy codes and learn how to use NRCA's EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online.

Following is a schedule of Fall Committee Meetings/Legislative Conference events.

For more information about the SpecRight Program training session, contact Janice Davis, NRCA's manager of education and risk management, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7505 or jdavis@nrca.net. For more information about NRCA's Fall Committee Meetings/Legislative Conference, contact Bennett Judson, NRCA's associate executive director of meeting services, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7513 or bjudson@nrca.net.

Upcoming NRCA events

Additional information about upcoming NRCA events can be viewed at NRCA's Web site, www.nrca.net.

September

11-12
Roof Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair for Commercial Building Owners
Chicago
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Designed for commercial building owners and facility managers, this course discusses roof inspections, roof moisture surveys and test cuts, as well as emergency/temporary repair procedures for several common low-slope roof systems.

16
Ask the Expert Webinar: Safety
Online
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Explore current roofing-related safety issues with industry leaders and experts.

26
NRCA/MRCA CERTA Train-the-trainer Reauthorization
Chicago
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Authorized CERTA trainers can renew their accreditations; renewal is required every three years.

October

6
Exploring Roof System Options
San Jose, Calif.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Learn to match roof system characteristics to a building's design and use.

7-10
Performance Technology for Roof Systems
San Jose, Calif.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722)
Get a detailed overview of various low- and steep-slope roof systems and examine the benefits and limitations of each.

20-24
NRCA's Fall Committee Meetings/Legislative Conference
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Marla Ramos
(800) 323-9545, ext. 7539
NRCA committee members meet to discuss relevant topics related to legislation and the roofing industry.

NRCA launches redesigned Web site

Later this month, NRCA will launch a redesigned version of its Web site, www.nrca.net. The Web site will feature a new look and restructured navigation.

The Web site's content and navigation will be customized for NRCA's three primary audiences: members, roofing professionals and consumers. Users will be able to click the appropriate category to access information best suited for them. Each category has a specific color, which is reflected in the tabs, to give users a visual reference of their location on the Web site.

NRCA's home page will have a modular format to include as much content as possible. The new format will provide details about NRCA's products and services, as well as highlight information from various sections of the Web site.

The Web site will include a new section below the left navigation with links to NRCA's related Web sites such as Professional Roofing, SpecRight, the National Roofing Legal Resource Center, Roof Wind Designer, EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online and the board of directors/Executive Committee section.

From any page on the Web site, users can search for information, join NRCA, e-mail or print a page, find an NRCA contractor member, access quick links to frequently accessed information, register for NRCA's electronic communications, read NRCA and roofing industry news, or take NRCA's online polls.

Gold Circle Award entry deadline nears

NRCA is seeking nominations for its 2009 Gold Circle Awards program, which recognizes NRCA members for significant contributions to the roofing industry.

Gold Circle Award categories include outstanding workmanship—low-slope; outstanding workmanship—steep-slope; innovative solutions—new construction; innovative solutions—reroofing; service to the community; and service to the industry.

Additionally, the Gold Circle Safety Award will be presented for an accident-free project where public protection challenges demanded creative safety solutions, challenging safety procedures or extensive involvement of multiple trades. The safety award is not a Gold Circle Award nomination category but a special honor awarded by the Gold Circle judges.

In 2007, NRCA introduced the Gold Circle Platinum Award to honor companies whose Gold Circle Award submissions excel in all facets and surpass all other entries. The Gold Circle Platinum Award and Gold Circle Safety Award will continue to be awarded for exemplary roofing projects but will not necessarily be awarded every year if no projects are found to be eligible.

Unique roofing-related projects, programs and services completed between June 1, 2006, and May 31, 2008, are eligible for the competition. Entries must be postmarked by Sept. 19. Winners will be honored during NRCA's 122nd Annual Convention in Las Vegas.

For more information or to obtain a Gold Circle Award application, contact Chrystine Hanus, NRCA's executive assistant, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7522 or chanus@nrca.net.