b'Presidents Message OIRCABoard of DirectorsChair of the Board Mike Godfrey Godfrey Roofing Inc.Past President Jason Campbell Dean Chandler Roofing Ltd.First Vice Chair Mark Mollison Conestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.Second Vice Chair Ryan Warner Covertite Eastern Ltd.Director Joel Dandele Dantech Building Technologies Inc.Director Marinos Barlas Schreiber Brothers Ltd.Director Mark Agius Flynn CanadaDirector David Rauth Rauth Roofing LimitedDirector Doug Maikawa Trio Roofing Systems Inc.Director Darcy Beites Douro Roofing Sheet Metal Contractors Ltd.Director Joe DiBratto Applewood Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.Director Mary Smith Presidents Farewell Message ONTARIOSoprema Inc.ROOFING NEWS is a market-ing and information periodical published for the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association by MediaEdge Publishing. By Jason Campbell, President, OIRCA Advertising in ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSis restricted to the member companies of OIRCA.Published for:I t has been a year since I assumed the presidency of the OIRCA, and ascounterparts in Quebec, Stephane Poissant and Mark Savard of the Que- Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association190 Attwell Drive, Suite 350this year comes to a close, I will soon be vacating the position. I look backbec Master Roofers Association, to discuss various topics affecting bothToronto, ON lM9W 6H8fondly on my time as president, and I was honoured to have been able toour associations and exchange valuable information that may be beneficialTel: (416) 695-4114 l Toll Free: 1 (888) 33-OIRCArepresent the organization. It was a great learning experience, and I was for- to both organizations. oirca@ontarioroofing.comtunate enough to have collaborated with some wonderful people. The BoardThat was the past year from my perspective. However, looking for- www.ontarioroofing.comof Directors was always prepared, engaged and added insightful commentaryward to 2025, there are several events that I am excited about and thoughtPublished by:each time we met to discuss the issues of the day. Their professionalism andI should bring to your attention. In January, the OIRCA will be hosting commitment helped make my transition quite easy. a reception at the Old Mill in Toronto following the AGM to commemo- 33 South Station St. l North York, ON l M9N 2B2Aside from the monthly board meetings and various calls and emails re- Tel: (866) 480-4717 l Email: robertt@mediaedge.cagarding association business, a good portion of my time was spent attendingrate the 60th year of the association. This is an impressive achievement 531 Marion St. l Winnipeg, MB l R2J 0J9events on behalf of the association. I honestly believe that, as president, itthat should be celebrated by members, and I hope that the event will beTel: (866) 201-3096 l Fax: (204) 480-4420is incumbent to be visible within the industry and active among member- wellattended.www.mediaedgepublishing.comPresident ship. This is what I had strived to do from the onset. My goal was to drawIn April, Ontario will be hosting the Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE)Kevin Brownsome attention to our association by making connections outside of our own formerly known as ROOFTechat the International Centre in Mis- Senior Vice President l Publisher organization, and to some extent our industry, and continue to promotesissauga. Although this is a CRCA sanctioned event, OIRCA is the titleRobert Thompsonthe OIRCA.Sales / Branch Manager sponsor, and our membership will play a vital role in the overall success ofNancie PrivIn June, OIRCA executive director Don Marks and I made the trek to Ot- the event. The OIRCA and CRCA will be hosting a joint lounge at theSenior Editor tawa to meet with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)Justyne Esserystaff and cap off National Roofing Week, which culminated in a barbequetradeshow, and many of our associate members will be displaying there asSenior Design Specialist well. This is a major event that highlights our industry and the many fineMarisa Giesbrechthosted by the CRCA. Later that month, I attended the IIBEC SouthernDesign Specialist Ontario Chapter golf tournament and was able to have some constructivecompanies and people that reside within it. Bethany GiesbrechtNational Sales Executive discussions with several roof consultants, many of whom are OIRCA con- Finally, in the first week of June during National Roofing Week, thePat Johnstonsultantmembers.CRCA will be hosting its inaugural golf tournament here in the GTA.All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may In September I travelled back to Ottawa to attend the Roofers MemorialMore details to be announced, but there certainly is a lot to look forwardnot be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, golf tournament that was hosted by our new incoming chair of the Board,without the prior consent of the publisher. to as we move into 2025. Published January 2025Mike Godfrey. That same month I attended the inaugural Randy WaldenSince this is my final Presidents Message, I would like to thank thePublication Agreement #40787580Charity Classic golf tournament on behalf of the OIRCA. This was a memo- Board of Directors and OIRCA staff Don Marks and Loraine Longo for rial tournament in honour of Randy, who was a past OIRCA president andOntario Roofing News is printed on 10%their unwavering support during my tenure. I would also like to congratu- post-consumer FSC certified paper using soyalongtime contributor to the association in various aspects. based inks. When necessary to mail an issuelate Mike Godfrey (Godfrey Roofing Inc. of Ottawa) on his appointmentin an enclosure, we use an environmentally-In October I attended the Ontario Construction Secretariat Conferenceas the new chair of the Board. Mike is a fine gentleman who likes to stay ac- friendly,100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap.in Muskoka along with Don Marks. This was a great opportunity to speak Please return undeliverable copies to:with other trades in the construction industry and discuss the various issuestive and get involved in industry discussions, so I know he will do a superb190 Attwell Drive, Suite 350, Toronto, ONM9W 6H8that are facing our industries. Finally, in November Don and I met with ourjob representing the association.4ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 4 2024/25 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'