Mission

The mission of RCI is to ensure the credibility of the roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope consulting professions.

• To represent the interests and values of the current and future membership
• To provide for the professional development of our current and future members
• To convey RCI’s perspective to the public and to the roofing, waterproofing and building envelope industries
• To support professionalism, ethical behavior, education, career opportunities and research in the roofing, waterproofing, building envelope, and related industries

Education

RCI, Inc. regularly hosts education programs designed to demystify and explain the practical application of roofing technology and sound building envelope theory. a monthly journal and newsletter and international and regional events provide interactive forums for information exchange and networking. the registered roof consultant (RRC), registered waterproofing consultant (RWC) and registered roof observer (RRO) programs distinguish professionals with the proven standards of education, experience and ethics. Click here to view our chapter calendar.

President's Message

Welcome to the Great Lakes Chapter website!

With summer behind us, fall all around us, and the holidays right around the corner, the Great Lakes Chapter is starting to wind down for the year.

Our first benefit golf outing in September at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon, MI was a huge success. With over 80 attendees, it was a fabulous turnout on a fabulous fall day. Thanks to the kindness and charity of our participants and sponsors, the Chapter was able to raise $10,000 for the Roofers Local 149 Apprenticeship School and the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. What an awesome model of generosity. Special recognition goes to our sponsors for without them, it would not have been possible. They were:

Avrie Group, Inc. T. F. Beck Co. Benson’s Construction Supply Bornor Restoration Inc. Bradco Supply J. D. Candler Roofing Co., Inc. CEI, Inc. CertainTeed Dow ELT Easy Green/Tri-R Products Firestone Building Products Firestone Metal Products GAF Georgia-Pacific Johns Manville Koppers LaDuke Roofing & Sheet Metal Lutz Roofing Meta-Era MWA Commercial Roofing Systems

Newton Crane Roofing Inc. North Roofing NTH Consultants, Ltd. L. T. Ollesheimer & Son, Inc. Derbigum Roofing Solutions Port Huron Roofing Roofing Products of Michigan, Inc. Roofing Technology Associates, Ltd. Royal Roofing Co., Inc. Schreiber Roofing & Sheet Metal Siplast Roofing & Waterproofing Systems Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association Soprema Summit Roofing USG

Our fall educational session on October 9th was a “hands on” workshop held at the Roofers Union Local 149 Apprentice Training School in Oak Park, MI. We had our largest group yet at 45 people strong. Many thanks to our presenters and all attendees for their support and participation.

Our last event of the year, the Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting, is scheduled for December 4th at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon, MI. Come relax, reminisce about the Chapter’s accomplishments, and discuss our goals for 2009 and beyond!

Lastly, I would like to state that it’s been a great honor to serve as President of the Great Lakes Chapter in 2008. It’s been a true pleasure and a great experience. Enormous gratitude goes to our present Board for their countless hours of volunteer work to improve our Chapter.

As we continue to grow, explore new opportunities, and set some new targets, volunteers are needed. If you wish to participate, please let me know.

Sue Baumberger
Chapter President