MARCH 30-31, 2016

NERCA invites you
to join us for our
90th Annual Convention
and Trade Show!
Join us in Mashantucket, Connecticut at the Fox
Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino and experience
one of the largest regional roofing tradeshows
in the country. This year’s show continues to
deliver quality education and will feature nearly
200 booths displaying products and services
designed for you – the roofing professional!
MARCH 30-31, 2016
FOX TOWER • FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO
MASHANTUCKET • CONNECTICUT
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NERCA’s Annual Business
Meeting & Luncheon
Sponsor: ABC Supply Company Inc.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ticketed Event – $40.00
Guest Speaker: Michael McCann, Harvard Law School, LLM,
University of Virginia School of Law, JD and Georgetown
University, BA
Michael McCann is a legal analyst and writer for Sports Illustrated and
SI.com. He is the founding Director of the Sports and Entertainment
Law Institute (SELI) at the University Of New Hampshire School Of
Law, where he is also a tenured professor of law. McCann has won the
Professor of the Year Award for outstanding teaching several times and
has written more than 20 law review articles, including placements in
the Yale Law Journal, Wisconsin Law Review and Boston College Law
Review.
Michael is the author of more than 400 legal columns and investigative
articles for Sports Illustrated and SI.com articles, covering such stories
as the Aaron Hernandez murder case, Boston Marathon bombings,
the legality of NFL teams asking college players about their sexual
orientation, steroids scandals, NBA, NFL and NHL lockouts, the Penn
State scandal and of course ”Deflategate” involving Tom Brady and the
New England Patriots.
Mr. McCann is one of the nation’s leading experts in sports law, a
seasoned sports attorney, and an award-winning teacher, scholar
and journalist. He is also the Editor and an author of the forthcoming
Oxford University Press Handbook of American Sports Law. The book
is expected to be published in 2017 and will be intended for law
students, graduate students, college students and attorneys interested
in the study of American sports law.
Presentation of the Clarence J. Carr Roofing Industry Annual
Award to NERCA’s 2015 Outstanding Member
19th Annual Thomas S. Gunning, Membership
Recruitment Award
Election – Executive Committee & Board of Directors
Greetings and Updates from NRCA
Lindy Ryan, NRCA President
Roofing Industry Night
High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge
Located in Grand Pequot Tower
Thursday Evening, March 31, 2016, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Ticketed Event - $60.00 per person
Sponsors: Beverages by Beacon Sales Company, Quality Roofing
Supply Company & Carlisle SynTec Systems.
Join us at the High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge. Characterized
by a retro-chic feel coupled with 21st century cutting-edge
technology, High Rollers is an experiential boutique bowling
complex and state of-the-art dining & entertainment destination
located in the heart of Foxwoods Resort Casino. The 35,000 square
foot venue, with two full service bars, features 20 bowling lanes,
four professional billiard tables, two-level lounge with a piano, a
50 seat marble bar and more than 60 big-screen high definition
televisions. Enjoy some cocktails, try your hand at bowling or
billiards, or sit and chat with some old friends. There will be plenty
of food and refreshments for your pleasure. Roofing Industry Night
is a wonderful time for all!
Happy Hour Reception
Exhibit Hall Floor
Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Join us for complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks. Enjoy a light
snack as you visit with the exhibitors on the show floor.
ACCOMMODATIONS
NERCA will be using the Fox Tower at Foxwoods Resort
Casino as this year’s Headquarter hotel.
To reserve your room log onto:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/nerca2016
YOU MAY ALSO RESERVE YOUR ROOM BY PHONE AT
800/369-9663, AND ENTER #2, 1.
PLEASE REFERENCE GROUP CODE MI9249
Fox Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino
SPECIAL CONVENTION RATES:
Tuesday, March 29
Single/Double
$140.00
Wednesday, March 30 Single/Double
$140.00
Thursday, March 31
Single/Double
$140.00
Exhibit Hall open Wednesday & Thursday
1:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Register online at www.nerca.org
MARCH 30-31, 2016
FOX TOWER
FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO
MASHANTUCKET • CONNECTICUT
ANNUAL CONVENTION
FREE EDUCATIONAL
& TRADE SHOW
“How to Find, Train, Motivate
and Retain Employees”
Speaker; Kevin Dougherty
A nationally recognized spokesperson in the construction industry.
Sponsor: G. Brouillette and Son Inc.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In a recent survey released by the AGC, about 86 percent of construction
firms surveyed said they are having trouble finding workers for both salaried
and hourly positions. “How to Find, Train, Motivate and Retain Employees”
will assist roofing contractors interested in building and retaining the most
productive efficient team for their companies. This program will address
proven recruiting methods, leadership skills, productivity enhancement and
motivational techniques. The session is designed for anyone who manages
people, including roofing contractor owners, field foremen, office managers,
project managers, department heads, superintendents, and estimators.
This seminar has proven to be the number one convention program, and a
leading frontline efficiency tool.
DOT Seminar on Show Floor
Presented by: State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit
Sponsor: NorthStar Construction Services Corp.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit will conduct mock
inspections and update contractors, suppliers and distributors of the
current federal and state compliance information that impacts your
drivers, trucks, and bottom line. The session will cover important topics,
including: hours of service, driver qualifications, alcohol and drug testing,
record-keeping requirements, driver training, enforcement and other
complicated commercial motor vehicle (CMV) rules and regulations.
The roofing industry has thousands of vehicles on our roads every day –
this session is intended to update your employees/drivers of the current
laws ultimately protecting the safety of your workers and the public.
“Technical Issues in the Roofing
Industry panel”
Panelists: Mark Graham, Associate Executive Director of Technical
Services, National Roofing Contractors Association
Stephen Phillips Esq., Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman and Flatt
Robert W. Therrien, President, The Melanson Company Inc.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
There’s no easier way to keep abreast of technical developments and
updates in the roofing industry. Tradition dictates that NERCA offers
employers the opportunity to discuss and deliberate on the technical
issues found within the roofing industry. NERCA is proud to have panelists,
Mark Graham, NRCA’s Associate Executive Director of technical services,
who will provide information about current technical issues in the roofing
industry and provide answers to your questions. Stephen Phillips, Esq.
who constantly has the pulse of the legal issues facing the roofing industry,
will cover the spectrum of issues that protect roofing contractors in today’s
litigious world. Rob Therrien, President of The Melanson Company Inc.,
past President of NERCA & NRCA will give practical advice as seen through
the eyes of a roofing contractor reinforced by his years of experience as a
member of NRCA’s Technical committee.
SEMINARS
We encourage contractors, manufactures and roofing partners to debate the
issues that are affecting the roofing industry with our experts. This expert
panel will educate you about how to limit your liability and protect yourself
from a number of legal, technical and relationship problems, including such
topics as moisture in concrete roof decks, field uplift testing, impact-resistant
asphalt shingles, analyzing insulation R-values, and much more.
Building Code Update
Speaker: Mark Graham, Associate Executive Director of Technical
Services , National Roofing Contractors Association
Thursday, March 31, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Mark Graham, NRCA’s Associate Executive Director, technical services,
will provide an overview of the roofing-related changes incorporated
into the International Building Code, International Residential Code,
the International Energy Conservation Code, the 2 International Green
Construction Code and International Fire Code. He will discuss the new
construction methods and technologies that are incorporated into the
codes along with compliance requirements specifically applicable to
roof assemblies.
Individual state and federal government agencies generally are free to
adopt their own codes meaning possible changes to the applicable codes
prevailing in your state, city or town. Keep your companies abreast of the
latest changes affecting the roofing industry.
“Legal Challenges facing the
Roofing Contractor”
Speaker: Stephen Phillips Esq., Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman and Flatt
Sponsor: Lincoln Equipment Associates Inc.
Thursday, March 31, 2016, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Stephen Phillips, Esq. has been defending the interests of the roofing
contractor for many years with consistent successful results. His expertise
and character has elevated his reputation to one of the top legal professionals
in the country. Stephen will highlight some of the toughest legal, business and
employment issues facing the roofing industry today. He’ll assist contractors
with contract language, employee relations, regulatory compliance, payment
provisions, insurance and safety coverage, warranties, delay claims, OSHA
citations and other legal challenges facing your business. Construction
litigation is on the increase and Mr. Phillips has the expertise to help
employers avoid some of those costly and avoidable legal headaches.
DOT Seminar on Show Floor
Presented by: State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit
Sponsor; NorthStar Construction Services Corp.
Thursday, March 31, 2016, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit will conduct mock
inspections and update contractors, suppliers and distributors of the
current federal and state compliance information that impacts your
drivers, trucks, and bottom line. The session will cover important topics,
including: hours of service, driver qualifications, alcohol and drug testing,
record-keeping requirements, driver training, enforcement and other
complicated commercial motor vehicle (CMV) rules and regulations.
The roofing industry has thousands of vehicles on our roads every day – this
session is intended to update your employees/drivers of the current laws
ultimately protecting the safety of your workers and the public.
“IT PAYS TO LEARN”
After each seminar we will award a $100 Casino Chip to one lucky attendee by drawing a name
from those who participated in the seminar from start to finish.
Register online at www.nerca.org