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Roofing Industry Industrial Insurance Claims Information

Apr 19

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Attached is some very interesting state industrial insurance claims information about the roofing industry. Some of the key points are:

Over the 5-year period, 2005 – 2010, the roofing industry had 4694 claims – 900+ per year and this is way down according to L&I because of the slower economy
Those claims have already cost the industry $70 million and many are not yet finalized and closed
These claims are expected to cost the industry $94+ million once they are all closed.
The 45+ most common claims and their average claims costs are below:

Check out this spread sheet.2006-2010-DataToShare It is really important to examine this table as it covers many sub divisons of the roofing category.

The above information underscores the need for a good and contineous safety programs in very one of the RCAW member companies. We will be writing to all of the members highlighting all of the safety programs we provide as an association, which we hope the members will take part in and support.

Website Consultation and Design

Mar 4

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Do you need web site design?

The current RCAW website was redesigned in late 2011 by Aaron Pedersen of AP. If you have any questions about your company’s web presence, contact Aaron and mention that you are a member of the RCAW. He can answer questions regarding website design, social media and online marketing.

AP Web Design

RCAW Partners with the Affiliated Associations of America (AAOA)

Feb 28

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We are currently negotiating with AAOA to restore our Membership to their organization. This will benefit all of our members and their employees.
Because as an active RCAW member you are, at no additional cost, also a member of the Affiliated Associations of America (AAOA)? The Affiliated Associations of America (AAOA) provides many services that you can take advantage of today by logging onto www.aaoamerica.org, click on ‘logon’ (on the left hand side) and enter your pin (your pin card will be mailed to you soon).

The following services can help you reduce your overhead cost, putting more money in your pocket each year!
• Business services including advertising services, business forms, credit card processing, graphic design, HR & Payroll services, publicity services, telephone on-hold services, website design, and website shopping carts.
• Communication services including conference calling, and innovative long distance.
• Healthcare services including Group Medical Plans, Individual Medical Plans, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Part D, Med-Advantage, Group Dental Plans, Group Vision Plans, Discount Prescriptions, COBRA Management Services, Flex-Plan Services, and Long Term Care.
• Merchant Discounts including Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants, Discount Contact Lenses, and Discount Prescriptions.
• Programs including business seminars, healthcare seminars, legislative email services, and speaker’s bureau.
• Publications including Eagle Online and Editorial Library.
• Shipping services includes, and Roadway.
• The Loyalty Concept services including Online Shopping Mall.
• Travel services including Avis rental car discounts, Hertz rental car discounts, Cendant Hotel discounts, Choice Hotel discounts, hotels at half price, and roadside assistance.

These services can help you improve employee benefits at no additional cost, gain a competitive advantage for your business, reduce your long distance and toll-free costs by 50%, save on shipping costs, receive low rates on credit card processing and receive free equipment configured to work over any phone or internet connection, and much, much more!

Personal Identification Numbers (PIN’s)

AAOA will provide Personal Identification Numbers (PIN’s) for each member of the RCAW. PIN numbers allow members to access the exclusive discount codes and view online reservation and order links. New members will be provided PIN numbers as they join and members that do not maintain their membership in good standing will have their PIN numbers deactivated.

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Membership Directory

Feb 5

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We have a new feature on our web site and that is the the way the Membership Directory works. Every member has a short bio attached to their record for prospective customers to make an informed decision about the type of contractor they are looking for and the area that they work in. It would be really nice if all of our members would look up their posting and check the details if there are any corrections to be made please inform the Executive Director of the error and he will have it corrected immediately.

For those of you who do not have web sites please send the Executive Director a copy of what you would like published in a word document it can include pictures and diagrams if you wish. You can look upon this listing as a mini website which comes with your annual subscription.

With this Directory listing your are able to search for members by place of business, zip code, or type of member. Each listing has the ability to give an immediate location on the map provided.

OUR NEW BOARD of DIRECTORS for 2012

Dec 11

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The new members to the board have now been elected and I would like to congratulate the following members to our new Board of Directors who start their new terms Jan 1st 2012.

They are as follows:-

Donald Vose – Legends Roofing – Term will Expire 2014

Randi Parkin – Northwest Roof Services.- Term will Expire 2014

D.J. Esary – Esary Roofing. Term will Expire 2013

Marty Palmer – Allied Building Products Term will Expire 2012

Gary Gilmer – Fields Roof Service. Term will Expire 2014

Donovan Gladstone – GAF Term will Expire 2014

Joe Horn – Convoy Supply Term will Expire 2013

Steve Andrews – Signature Safety. Term will Expire 2013

Dennis Derks – Sound Roof Services. Term will Expire 2012

(At the last board meeting held Nov 3rd 2011, the size of the board was reduced from 11 members to 9 by a unanimous vote of the existing board. The bylaws are currently being changed to reflect this decision. Which has been recorded in the minutes of that meeting.)

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