The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association held its 51st Annual Convention and Trade Show, September 7-8, 2000, in Madison, Wis.
Trade show floor activity included prize giveaways, a silent auction in benefit of the MRCA Foundation and artisan demonstrations on the installation of slate, tile and cedar-shake roofing systems. There was also educational programming on a wide variety of technical and business management issues. Speakers included former Wisconsin Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus, author Richard Hadden, technical advisor Dr. Rene Dupuis, and many nationally renowned experts in specific roofing applications.