MRCA 2019 Conference & Expo
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, November 20th
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Exhibitor Set-up
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Attendee and Exhibitor Registration
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Board Meeting including Orientation of New Directors (Closed Meeting)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM WinR Luncheon (By Invitation Only)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM DISC Assessment Session
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM CERTA Train-the-Trainer Course (Part 1) (Separate Registration)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Young Contractors Council Service Project Session (Separate Reg.)
4:00 PM – 7:15 PM Steep Slope University
Preferred Service Providers – Pros and Cons
Tax Code Issues and Business Organization Strategy
Recruiting, Developing and Retaining Installers
Insurance Coverage for Roofing Contractors – Are you Covered?
Steep Slope Safety – Practical Strategies for Compliance
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Past President’s Dinner (By Invitation Only)
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM New Member and First Time Attendee Reception
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM Young Contractors Council Fundraiser Welcome Party (Separate Reg.)
Thursday, November 21st
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast Buffet for CERTA Class Attendees
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Attendee and Exhibitor Registration
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Exhibitor Set-up
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CERTA Train-the-Trainer Course (Part 2) (Separate Registration)
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM CERTA Applicator Training (Part 1) (Separate Registration)
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Continental Breakfast for All Attendees
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM Managing in an Uncertain Economy
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM Membership Meeting and Award Presentations
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Keynote Speaker - UFC Champion, Daniel Cormier
11:45 AM EXPO Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Expo Open
Expo Floor Classroom Sponsored by GAF:
1:00 PM Industry Intel
- GAF Sponsored Session
2:00 PM Professional Sales Coaching
- GAF Sponsored Session
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM MRCA Reception and Foundation Auction, Foundation Scholarship Award
Winner Recognition and Live Auction
Friday, November 22nd
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Buffet for CERTA Class Attendees
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM CERTA Applicator Training Course (Part 2) (Separate Registration)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Low Slope University
Low Rise Foam Adhesive Research Project Report - T&R Research Study
NRCA Update on Current Roofing industry Technical Issue
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Safety University
OSHA Mock Inspection, Informal Conference & Trial
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Expo Open and Roofing Olympics
11:30 AM Lunch on Trade Show Floor
Expo Floor Classroom Sponsored by GAF:
11:00 AM State of the Roofing Industry - GAF Sponsored Session
12:00 PM SHARP Plus Safety Program and New App Launch
1:00 PM Compliance with ES1 Perimeter Edge Requirements
