| RCI,
Inc. formerly Roof Consultants Institute, is an international
non-profit association of professional roof consultants,
architects, and engineers who specialize in the specification
and design of roof systems. From sprayed polyurethane
foam to cedar shake, RCI, Inc. has a member-expert for
most every type of roof system used in the world today.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the chapter
is to provide a medium for a local level of advancement
of the objectives of the Roof Consultants Institute,
to promote closer relations and cooperation among
the professions, contractors, manufacturers, trade
associations and societies which are engaged in,
or directly connected with the building construction
industry.
This purpose will be
met by achieving the following goals:
• To represent
the interests and values of the roof consulting
professional
• To provide for the professional development
of our members
• To convey the consultant’s perspective
to the roofing industry and the public
• To support professionalism, ethical behavior,
education and research in the roofing industry
• To provide educational opportunities for
the roofing industry at the local level
• To raise awareness of RCI and the roof
consulting profession at the local level
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)
From the President
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
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- 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
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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
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