The hall, packed with a record number of attendees at an RCI opening ceremony, is pitch dark. A hush has fallen. A drum beat commences from backstage. Another. And another. And another. The beat swells. Suddenly a sign, labeled "Thunder," lights up on stage, and the silhouettes of four drummers can be glimpsed through streaks of "lightning." The original Roof Consultants … [Read more...]
Photos From Convention Available
Every year at its annual convention, RCI has a professional photographer present to capture the event. One of the benefits we offer to convention attendees is free download of photographs taken there. The 2019 photos are up on photographer Tony Kawashima's website. Feel free to download and use them as you see fit. Share some great photos, spread the word about how much fun you … [Read more...]
More Education, Meeting of the Members on Monday
Monday's schedule boasts four sections of education, broken up by the Annual Meeting of the Members, which happens from noon to 2 p.m. and includes a box lunch. The morning educational sessions run from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m., and then from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and attendees can choose from the following offerings. How to Build a Sustainable, High-Performing Workforce: The … [Read more...]
Volunteers Honored at Final RCI Awards Luncheon
The final annual Awards Luncheon of RCI, Inc. honored scores of volunteers who have given tirelessly of their time and talents to the association over the last year and prior to the institute’s new rebranding as IIBEC. Lifetime Achievement Awarded with the association’s ultimate honor for a “lifetime of service and contributions to the success of RCI” were Phil Dregger and … [Read more...]
More Great Education to Come
Today from 2-3:30, and then again from 3:45-5:15, choose from one of the following great presentations: International Codes Updates presented by RCI's own Senior Director of Technical Services Wanda Edwards, PE. Good Code vs. Durable Roofs – Which is the Missing Link? Where is the Sweet Spot? presented by Bas Baskaran and Dominique Lefebvre of the National Research … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss the Awards Luncheon
Come support your fellow members as they are recognized for the many contributions they make to our organization to keep it running like a well-oiled machine. Beginning at 12:45 p.m. and featuring a meal, the awards luncheon is when we take the time to recognize new registrations earned, new fellow(s), chapters who have reached various levels of chapter awards based on their … [Read more...]
Be a Winner!
Cash drawings will be held Sunday morning. The trade show opens at 8:30 a.m. with a hot breakfast. If you head to the RCI announcement area and put your name in the cage, you just might get lucky. You must still be present, and respond when your name is called. … [Read more...]
Record Number of Golfers Enjoy Tournament
The largest gaggle of golfers ever at an RCI President Elect’s Golf Tournament teed off into a beautiful, hot Orlando morning Friday at the Shingle Creek Golf Course. One-hundred sixty-four golfers teed off into a sunrise on the beautiful Arnold Palmer-designed course. The winning team of Justin Cooper, Jeremy Bridwell, Bryan Staffel, and John Shook scored a best-ball 57 on … [Read more...]
RCI 2019 Convention Feed – Friday
Region Meetings Saturday Morning Even if you’re not sure which RCI region you belong in (see adjacent map), you should attend your regional meeting Saturday following the morning educational sessions. Meet other members from your part of the continent. Network and learn what’s happening in your back yard and at RCI International. Enjoy a box lunch and camaraderie, and plan to … [Read more...]
Coming to Convention? Read This.
Each year, we send out an email we like to call the "Know Before You Go." This email contains the basic information that will help you successfully navigate your convention experience. This year, we're also putting it on the newsfeed. You can bookmark this link and refer to it any time. New This Year: Proceedings will only be available in Digital Format. You can download your … [Read more...]