b'Inside the OIRCA The Longevity of OIRCA and Its MembersBy Don Marks, Executive Director, OIRCAI t would seem that the theme for this issue of ORN is the long life of our roofing contractornia) at 77, Industrial Roofing Services (Concord) at 73, T.P. Crawford (Ottawa) at 76 and Sch-members and that of the OIRCA itself. Our cover story celebrating Dean Chandlers 100- reiber Brothers Limited (Hamiliton) at 71 years oldor a whopping 108 if you include their year anniversary is simply amazing. In some ways, it makes our 60-year celebration at theU.S.-based operation.association pale by comparison. Mind you, I am particularly proud of our permanence. From there, we can take note that we have a number of members in their 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s Our president, Jason Campbell, who coincidently is the Vice-President of Dean Chandlerand 20s. Not one OIRCA member is younger than 20 years old. I have probably gotten myself Roofing, comments on the OIRCA anniversary in his Presidents Message and is quoted in ourinto a bit of trouble by not mentioning the names of our other members of advanced age, but cover story about his company.I think I have made my point.These feats of longevity prompted me to conduct an informal survey to find out how ourIn this publication, we often discuss the uniqueness of our association and how we have the other roofing contractor members faired by comparisonpretty well, as it turns out. Lets startbest ICI roofing contractors in the province. I think it goes without saying that the longevity with Gallaway Roofers Limited in Sarniathey are 99 years old this year! We have two other members in their 90s: Atlas-Apex Roofing Inc. at 96, and Bothwell-Accurate Co. Ltd. at 97,of our membership comes down to the fact that these companies are very successful businesses both from Toronto.that provide the finest workmanship, and do so with the safety of their workers as a priority.Not far behind is J.G. Fitzgerald & Sons Ltd., based in North Bay, at 83 years, and anotherCongratulations to Dean Chandler Roofing and every other member of the OIRCA. Heres five in their 70s: Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation (Toronto) and Imperial Roofing (Sar- hoping you all reach your centenary.24ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 1 2024 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'