b"PRESIDENTS MESSAGENEW BEGINNINGS IN 2021B eing that this is my first official commu- Speaking of new beginnings, the members of the nication as RCABC President, Id like toboard and myself are thrilled by the opportunity beginbysayinghelloandofferingmyto roll out a new service to our RCABC members well wishes to our members, their fami- andclients.Itsfinallybeenapproved:effective liesandtoeveryoneinourRCABCcommunity.January 2021, we have rolled out an addition to our MURRAY TYSOWSKIThe upcoming year will be an absolute whirlwindRoofStar 5 and 10 Year Guarantee, the new 15 Year RCABC President of business, social and health developments in ourRoofStar Guarantee.association and our province. But before we get intoThe extended peace of mind and feeling of secu-that Id like to introduce myself!rity that this guarantee offers is going to be such I started my roofing apprenticeship with Pacifica huge benefit to building owners and dwellers, Coast Roofing, owned by the late Don Wilson inand Im excited to see the benefits a 15-year guar-themid70s.DonwasalsoPresidentofRCABCantee delivers to our members and observers as (MSMRCA, at the time). By the late 70s I decidedwell. Being able to ensure an even greater sense of to jump out on my own with my good friend andsecurity and longevity is a flashing neon sign to colleagueJimWatson.Wesharedourbusiness,any potential client that theyre making the right Aurora Roofing, for 15 years until Jim decided tochoicewithusandIforeseethemappreciating move on to other adventures as the Technical Directorthat incentive.of the RCABC and now with his own roof observa- Above all, our association provides a certifica-tion company in Victoria. As for myself, I have beention of the legitimacy to our members and their operating Aurora Roofing for more that 40 years. businesses. If you want to be a bona fide roofing Now, I am honoured to serve as your RCABCcompany in B.C., you want to be a member of President and excited to see what leaps and boundsRCABC.Finally,Idliketoextendmyutmost we can make as an association, industry and prov- thanksandappreciationtoourstaffandboard ince in 2021. directors for all the incredible work they have done Obviously, the impact of COVID-19 has beenover the years to make this association what it is immense on us all, and I give my condolences totoday: ELITE.those who lost loved ones and pray for speedy recov- I am entering into my 15th year as a board eries to those affected. Thankfully, we now get tomemberandhaveenjoyedattendingfunctions look forward to the stunning developments of ourwith RCABC and serving on the board. After all harm reduction/social distancing protocols and thethe great years this association and this industry has promising vaccines that are slowly but surely rollinggiven to me, I am excited to pay back my dues by out.Onthebusinessside,ifCOVID-19provedvolunteering my time. I am honoured to be elected one thing to me, it's that the people in our industryyour president. I plan on dedicating this year to certainlyprovedtheyareanessentialservice.Ibeing a support to the board, the staff and you, our know many of our members, including myself, canmembers. So please do not hesitate to reach out to report a busy year with full work schedules not onlyme and the boardwe want your input, and we are this year, but last year as well. ready to raise the roof in 2021. BUILDING ENVELOPE CONTRACTOR SPECIALIZING IN250-374-0154 westernroofi ng.cainfo@westernroofi ng.ca 6lROOFINGBC l WINTER/SPRING 2021"