NRCA Resources

Membership benefits

NRCA offers members money-saving benefits through its affinity program partnerships. Following is a list of NRCA's partner companies and programs:

• Access One offers NRCA members local and long-distance telephone service rates that are as much as 45 percent less than exchange carriers. Long-distance rates are as low as $0.015 per minute and T1 lines are as low as $260 per month. Access One offers single, easy-to-read invoices and customer service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The program also offers a 90-day, risk-free trial and best-rate guarantees. Call Jason Buttner at (312) 441-9973, or e-mail jasonb@accessoneinc.com.
  
  
• DHL offers NRCA members a full range of domestic and international shipping services covering more than 220 countries and territories. NRCA members are eligible for preferred DHL association member pricing, which offers up to a 25 percent savings. In addition, there are no enrollment fees. To find out more, contact the association hotline at (800) MEMBERS (636-2377) from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. EST or log on to www.1800members.com/nrca.
  
  
• Electronic Data Payment Systems (EDPS) offers NRCA members a low-cost bankcard-processing program and payment options for your customers. There is no enrollment fee or monthly minimum on debit-processing fees. In addition, if you offer credit card payment options to your customers or are considering offering these options, this program can offer you savings opportunities. You have access to toll-free, personal, bilingual customer support 24 hours per day, seven days per week for any account or equipment inquiries. Optional processing services are available, as well, including check guarantee service, American Express and Discover/NOVUS. For a no-obligation cost comparison, contact EDPS's merchant services department at (866) 578-9740.
  
  
• Hertz Rental Cars offers NRCA worldwide service, unsurpassed convenience, proven experience and time-saving efficiency. Through this partnership, NRCA members receive year-round discounts of up to 15 percent; value-added offers; and a toll-free, 24-hour members-only reservation number: (800) 654-2210. When calling, just mention CDP Card #0431800 to start saving immediately.
  
  
• IBM Members Plus Program offers you affordable technology and a wide selection of IBM products with discounted prices not available to the public. You can either call IBM's dedicated telephone number, (800) 426-7235, Ext. 3653, where skilled IBM representatives can help you find what you need, or visit IBM's Web site at www-132.ibm.com/content/home/affinity/association.html for ordering and information.
  
  
• Yellow Transportation offers NRCA members up to a 54 percent discount on all qualifying shipments through a full range of national, regional and international services for the movement of industrial, commercial and retail goods. For more information, contact Dale Pelland at (800) 458-3323, Ext. 5789, or e-mail dale.pelland@yellowcorp.com. To download Yellow Transportation's enrollment form and credit application, go to www.nrca.net/rp/about/membership/yellow.pdf.
  
  
• Office Depot offers access to more than 14,000 competitively priced products and an additional 100 items further discounted exclusively for NRCA members. In addition, NRCA members will enjoy free next-business-day delivery on orders of $50 or more in local trading areas (orders must be placed by 5 p.m.). To take advantage of these Web-exclusive benefits and discounted pricing, go to www.nrca.net, click on the "Quick Links" drop-down box and scroll down to "Affinity Programs."
  
  
• Provantage offers contractors the option to provide homeowners and home-improvement dealers attractive, easy financing options that make paying for home-improvement projects a breeze. Customers will enjoy quick credit decisions while you will enjoy increased sales, direct deposits and improved cash flow. Other dealer benefits include simplified credit approval, increased cash flow and faster funding, minimal paperwork, special rates, lower fees on promotions and extended service hours. For more information about Provantage or to enroll, contact the enrollment center at (866) 578-9740.

Be sure to visit NRCA online at www.nrca.net for more information about NRCA's affinity programs. If you have questions, contact Chris Casey, NRCA's manager of membership development, at (800) 323-9545, Ext. 7530, or ccasey@nrca.net.

Upcoming NRCA events

July

13-16
NRCA's Midyear Meetings
Chicago
Contact: Michelle Iniguez
(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7544
NRCA's Executive Committee and board of directors, among other committees and task forces, meet to discuss NRCA and industry issues.

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Ask the Expert—The Legal Limits: Drug Screens and Medical Testing
Online
Contact: Janice Davis
(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7505
Education/Q & A session about laws regarding drug screening and medical testing

September

13
Ask the Expert—Risk Rap: Fall Protection Dos and Don'ts
Online
Contact: Janice Davis
(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7505
Education/Q & A session about safety and training issues

October

18-21
NRCA's Fall Committee Meetings and Legislative Conference
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Michelle Iniguez
(847) 299-9070, Ext. 7544
NRCA's committees meet to discuss NRCA and industry issues; members are invited to engage in legislative activities.

NRLRC news

Plan to attend the National Roofing Legal Resource Center's (NRLRC's) 26th Annual Seminar: Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets in Los Cabos, Mexico, Nov. 3-5. The seminar will provide in-depth information about contractual, legal, technical, insurance and safety issues. Learn from industry experts; share ideas and best practices; and find solutions to problems. Seminar details, including registration fees, educational topics and speakers will be available by late summer. For more information, please contact Alison LaValley, NRLRC's executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net or (800) 323-9545, Ext. 7573, or log on to www.nrlrc.net.

NRLRC is offering CDs of its 2004 seminar, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets. The CDs include information about legal, technical, safety, insurance and contractual issues affecting roofing businesses. CDs can be purchased separately or as a set.

Online—all the time

NRCA's Web site, www.nrca.net, offers a multitude of resources and benefits. Following are some ways to get involved with NRCA's online community.

• Discuss roofing industry issues and events with fellow roofing professionals at NRCA's discussion forum: www.nrca.net/member/discussion forum/default.aspx.
  
  
• Register to receive NRCA's E-news, a weekly electronic newsletter, by registering for the Web site: www.nrca.net/register.aspx.
  
  
• Members can join NRCA's listserv, an e-mail-based discussion group where roofing professionals can discuss industry issues with many of their peers at the same time: www.nrca.net/member/listserv/default.aspx.
  
  
• View or post classified advertisements, services, equipment, business opportunities and materials: www.nrca.net/consumer/about/advertising/classifieds/default.aspx.
  
  
• Explore job opportunities, and let potential employers know about your availability by posting a free advertisement through NRCA's "Jobs Wanted" classified advertising section: www.nrca.net/rp/industry/careers/jobop.aspx.
  
  
• Shop online for publications, videos and programs, among other things, at NRCA's virtual store, Shop NRCA: shop nrca.net.
  
  
• Search for member contractors, manufacturers, etc., with NRCA's online membership directory: www.nrca.net/rp/directory/.
  
  
• Check out NRCA's year-round educational programs and events: www.nrca.net/rp/education/.
  
  
• NRCA members can peruse the Members Only section, which features access to the discussion forum, listserv and Special Reports, among other features: www.nrca.net/member/membersonly.aspx.
  
  

Educational opportunities

Following are in-depth descriptions of the education programs offered by NRCA during 2005:

Ask the Expert-The Legal Limits: Drug Screens and Medical Testing

NRCA and NRLRC are co-sponsoring this Ask the Expert session, which will teach you when and under what circumstances drug screens and medical testing are permitted, as well as safeguards and requirements the law imposes on employers that conduct such testing.

Ask the Expert—Risk Rap: Fall Protection Dos and Don'ts

Topics for this session include safety, industry work force issues, and training and roofing issues. You have the opportunity to experience an online learning session and ask the presenter specific questions related to the topic.

For Foremen Only, Level One

The program focuses on communication and management skills for field managers and introduces foremen to the idea that management is a critical skill area on which to focus. It also provides foremen with concrete methods to help them become better communicators. This program is a great way to increase foremen's abilities to succeed.

Exploring Roof System Options

For many, being responsible for the management and maintenance of roof systems is intimidating. Not having a clue how to do it feels even worse. "Exploring Roof System Options" provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to make roofing decisions and establish a roof system management program.

Roof Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair

Learn the latest techniques for performing roof inspections and explore the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of nondestructive evaluation methods in this one-day workshop.

Performance Technology for Roof Systems

This interactive course is the most comprehensive roofing technology program in the industry. The seminar provides a detailed overview of all low- and steep-slope roof systems available in the market; reveals the advantages and disadvantages of various systems; examines new and changing products; and explores a variety of roof system design issues. The course includes videos, product samples, PowerPoint lectures, participant exercises and time to answer your specific questions.

Ask the Expert—Tech Talk: Hot Topics on Roofing Technology

This session discusses a variety of roofing technology-related subjects.

You have the opportunity to experience an online learning session and ask the presenter specific questions related to the topic. You also have an opportunity to submit topics for future "Ask the Expert" presentations.

Maximizing the Life of Your Roof: Implementing a Roof Asset Management Program

A roof system's performance during its life span is determined by a number of factors. You will learn the steps and procedures to address these factors and help make the best decisions to manage your customers' roofing assets. The curriculum provides solutions by offering a solid framework to help you make the right choices to extend roof system life.

For more information, contact Janice Davis, NRCA's manager of risk management, at (800) 323-9545, Ext. 7505, or jdavis@nrca.net.