New Changes at ARCA Expo 2019 Well Received

By Arizona Roofing Contractors Association.

Overwhelmingly, attendees at the 50th Annual Expo & Trade Show have given the event a solid vote of approval.

The Expo committee overtly tried to shake up the tried and true event delivery schedule. These renovations were largely successful and favorably received, though we did run into some unforeseeable problems (to be corrected next year). One such obstacle was the disruption of high winds to our sporting events, which caused significant delays in both the sporting clays and golf tournaments. (Leave it to us roofers to place the blame on Mother Nature.)

One change that went over quite well was the limitation of sporting clays and golf tournaments to one day respectively, which relinquished the need for attendees interested in both events to make a painfully difficult decision. Thursday’s sporting clays venue had 10 stations in tree-surrounded, undulating terrain—a definite change of pace from our usual grounds, the desert landscape of Ben Avery Shooting Range. This is the second time we have ventured out to the Northern AZ Shooting Range and I’m sure we will return. Friday’s golf tournament sold out at 128 players and was held at Continental Country Club. It was a long, windy day, but everyone left smiling

Hosting the Get Acquainted Party on the Little America property was also a big hit, offering a safe, collegial environment for the several hundred attendees to network to their hearts’ content. America Roofing took ownership of the cornhole tournament this year and made it into a competitive event—it turned out to be one of the evening’s main attractions with attendees gravitating to the area all night, creating a fun and festive environment. As usual, the bar area was raucous, and I have it on good authority that several of our marketers set expense report records for their tabs.

The trade show on Saturday was also a huge success and allowed us to segue right into the Annual Meeting and Casino Night.

We would like to thank all the attendees that helped make our 50th Anniversary event memorable. For those not a part of the Expo Committee there is a plethora of activities happening behind the scenes— before, during, and after each event— contributing to this success. A BIG THANK YOU goes out to the Expo Committee for all their work and dedication. Our co-chairs, Michelle Brown from WRECORP and Pete Schmautz from Star Roofing did an exemplary job throughout the year and at the event, and we cannot express our deepest gratitude to them for all their efforts.

Planning is already starting for the 51st Annual Expo & Trade Show —reserve the date on your schedule to join us at Harrah’s Ak-Chin in Maricopa September 24-26, 2020.

Awards

Contractor of the Year-

Headlee Roofing

Associate of the Year- 

WRECORP

Volunteer of the Year-

Tracy Wallis, America Roofing

Chairperson of the Year-

Andy Clarke, Roofing Southwest

Chuck Chapman, Tecta America Arizona

Pete Schmautz, Star Roofing

View winners of the golf, sporting clays, cornhole, and horseshoes here.