b'RCABC UPDATETHIS ZOOM THINGMIGHT JUST CATCH ONBRYAN WALLNERO n December 6th RCABC hosted its 2020 AGM andTech Crete Processors10 Year Chief Executive Officer,Awards Presentation via Zoom. Although we all lookMemberRCABC forward to an in-person event next year, both events Westform Metals25 Year Memberwere well attended, and the feedback has been excel- Kelowna Roofing, Langley Roofing lent. There is no doubt that some aspects of the virtual presentation will be included next year, when we meet in person to conduct theand Brock White Canada50 Year AGM, RRR and Awards luncheon. MembersThe AGM included presentation of the 2020 Service Awards toSpecialrecognitionwasmadeto the following companies: HowardSchlamb,ownerofChilliwack Roofing, who retired from the Board this year after 10 years of service to RCABC and its members.During the AGM Management presen-tation,RCABCannouncedthenew RoofStar 15 Year Guarantee is now avail-able. This new offering was developed in responsetorequestsandinquiriesfrom building owners and the design commu-nity. The 15 Year includes enhanced stan-dards, approved materials and one addi-tional Roof Observation at year 12. You will see more info on this new program in the coming months.Virtual Lunch and Learn sessions have been a big success and provide an opportu-nity to learn more about good roofing prac-tices, the Roofing Practices Manual and the 15 Year Guarantee. Call today to book a time, no group is too large or too small.Finally,asIwritethis,theB.C. Provincial Health Officerjust announced new travel restrictions for the border and WorkSafeBCannouncedconducting over21,000COVIDworksiteinspec-tions.Constructioncompaniesreceived 373violationsduringsitevisits.Both announcements serve as a reminder that we all need to stay focused, the hard times are not over, yet. Roofing and construction overall have weathered the challenges of the past year and kept people working. The roofing industry should be proud of what has been accomplished over the last year and continue to stay focused as we head into the 2021 roofing season.What you do makes a difference. Keep it up. 8lROOFINGBC l WINTER/SPRING 2021'