NRCA
NRCA and Affiliate Executives Council Partnership
The purpose of the NRCA Affiliate Executives Coun- cil (AEC) is to serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns of NRCA’s affiliate associations. The council dis-cusses and addresses issues and positions of importance being considered by NRCA’s board of directors and committees, whether submitted for comment to the council by NRCA or originating from the council.
NRCA and its affiliate associations work together to:
- Encourage memberships in each association
- Promote programs and benefits of membership in each association
- Advance communication among their joint roofing contractor members, suppliers and the industry
- Support implementation of regulatory and legislative matters of interest and concern
- Optimize participation in each association’s gov- ernance, program development and association activities
The council elects a chairperson every two years; however, there is no limit to the number of times an affiliate executive may serve in this role. The council formally meets in July in Chicago during NRCA’s Midyear Meetings and in February during NRCA’s annual convention.
To become an affiliate of NRCA, an association must have at least five members who also are NRCA contractor members, as well as provide NRCA with the organization’s current membership roster and bylaws. The affiliate executive of each affiliate organi- zation is given all the benefits of NRCA membership, and the affiliate association is eligible for discounts on NRCA products. Affiliate executives or the desig- nated administrative staff person is automatically a member of NRCA’s AEC.
There is no legal relationship between NRCA and its local, state, regional and international roofing contractor affiliates; each organization operates with its own bylaws, board of directors and (often) staff.
NWiR (National Women in Roofing)
National Women in Roofing (NWiR) is a volunteer based organization with the goal to provide networking, recruiting, mentoring and education for women roofing professionals. NWiR will strive to provide an opportunity for women and men, new and established, to find ongoing success working together in the roofing industry. Four Pillars of Leadership National Women in Roofing has four pillars of leadership that the organization has set forth, which include:
Mentoring
Mentor and empower women in the roofing industry to advocate for themselves and achieve excellence in their chosen careers.
Education
Create high-quality learning programs and experiences for men and women to build successful businesses and careers in the roofing industry, with a focus on personal and professional development, and self-advocacy to support their technical expertise and advance their careers.
Recruiting
Reach beyond traditional recruitment strategies to attract, hire and retain women who will bring diverse backgrounds, talents and experiences to the roofing industry, and elevate the professionalism and diversity of our community.
Networking
Provide opportunities to interact with and learn from women in the roofing industry, creating strong, long-lasting and supportive networks through strategic alliances with other roofing organizations.
RoofersCoffeeShop
Member Resource Advantage Rewards
RoofersCoffeeShop.com was established in 2002 by Vickie Sharples, with a little help from her friend Heidi Ellsworth. It was a support site for Roofers Exchange, a newspaper focused on classified ads. Working together they named the new site RoofersCoffeeShop.com. This represents a space similar to how many contractors in the past used coffee shops or diners early in the morning to meet with fellow contractors and crews. While there, they were able to exchange advice, tell stories and talk business. By naming the website RoofersCoffeeShop.com it gives the roofing community a sense of past comfort and a doorway into new technologies that are essential to strong business in today’s world.
Today Vickie and Heidi are proud of where the RoofersCoffeeShop has come and all it has to offer the overall industry. It is now comprised of a community of roofing professionals that share ideas, tell stories, do research, sell items, find items and get help. Advertisers are able to connect with roofing contractors across the country not only selling but learning about key issues and trends utilizing the site’s tools such as the forum and classifieds. It is one of the premier networking sites in the industry, helping contractors find information, materials, services, tools, labor and training all in one place. RoofersCoffeeShop.com has become the place to celebrate the roofing industry and the great people that work in it. From the rooftop to the boardroom, RoofersCoffeeShop.com is for all roofing professionals!
RT3 (Roofing Technology Think Tank)
Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), is a consortium of thought leaders exploring emerging technology solutions for the roofing industry, striving to inform contractors by bringing together progressive and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry.
Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) strives to find innovative technology solutions to be used within the roofing industry. RT3 provides insights from progressive thought leaders along with practical resources for implementing potential solutions successfully. The organization will encourage and enable contractors to embrace technology as they seek to grow their businesses.
Western States Roofing Contractors Association
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) was formed in 1974 to preserve and promote the roofing industry in the western region. WSRCA’s purpose is to provide assistance to enable its members to operate successfully and competitively.
WSRCA members recognize that the perpetuation of such a healthy business environment is greatly influenced by their professional conduct. The association strongly supports the following practices and encourages their members to do the same.
Professional roofing contractors:
- Are honest and straightforward in their dealings with clients, submitting reasonable proposals and answering all questions pertaining to those proposals
- Stand behind their work, offering warranties or guarantees where appropriate
- Enter into contracts that are fair and equitable, and that clearly assign and delineate responsibilities
- Offer evidence that their companies are bonded, insured or licensed in locations where it is appropriate or required
Recognize that the employee’s health and safety are of paramount concern to the company and its employees
Support the education and training of their employees
Davis Memorial Foundation
The Davis Memorial Foundation’s mission is to support education, particularly as it relates to the development of a well-educated construction industry. Founded in 1997 in memory of Larry and Mary Davis, the Davis Memorial Foundation awards scholarships and grants, and sponsors technical seminars at colleges and universities. Become a Partner of the Future by donating to the Davis Memorial Foundation scholarship fund.
Larry and Mary Davis personified the heart and spirit of the roofing industry community. Committed to supporting the professional standing of roofing contractors, Larry promoted high standards and believed that a well-educated membership was key to the industry’s future success. Founder of State Roofing Company in Modesto, California, Larry served as a director on the Western States RCA Board of Directors and was active on several committees, often flying to meetings with his wife Mary in their private airplane. They perished in a plane crash in 1995 when they were returning from a committee meeting.
Lobby Washington
Lobby Washington, LLC is designed to provide a comprehensive solution to the lobbying and legislative needs of the roofing industry. They offer a wide array of services to our clients and aim to provide all your government affairs needs in one place. Their services include. Legislative Priorities, Strategies, and Process, Fundraising and Political Action Committees (PAC), Grass Roots Organization and Representation, Capital Budget, Fiscal and Tax, Coalition Development, and Communications.
Lobby Washington, LLC and RCAW work together to provide strategic leadership and take a collaborative approach in the areas of client communication, association support, legal review, rulemaking, and membership development.
