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57th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMAY 28 to 30, 2016

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CRCA’s 57th Annual Conference and Annual General MeetingMay 28 to 30, 2016Prince George HotelHalifax, Nova Scotia

It has been 20 years since CRCA's Annual Conference was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This year CRCA returnsto historic Halifax to celebrate its' 57th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting from May 28 to 30,2016.

CRCA's headquarter hotel and Conference host is The Prince George Hotel. This stylish hotel is only a 5 minutewalk to the waterfront. Due to their convenient downtown location, some of Halifax’s best local historicattractions and sightseeing hotspots are right outside their front door.

Stay up to date on the latest Conference news and announcements at: www.roofingcanada.com

Prince George Hotel ReservationsCRCA will be at The Prince George Hotel. CRCA has a room block at a special rate of $179 per night (single ordouble occupancy). The rate is effective 3 days before and 3 days after the Conference for those who wish toextend their trip. Reservation procedures can be found on Page 3.

Flight DiscountsAir Canada, West Jet and Porter Airlines are offering the Conference attendees an exclusive discount on selectfare classes. For more information, please visit the respective airline below.

Air Canada: Go to www.aircanada.com and enter the promotional code NZZK6WH1.Travel period begins May 20 and ends June 7.

WestJet: Go to www.westjet.com and enter promotional code YHZ02 and Coupon Code MPABIWC.Travel period begins May 21 and ends June 6.

Porter Airlines: Go to https://flyporter.com/Flight?culture=en-CA&promocode=CRCA16Travel period begins May 25 and ends June 3.

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CRCA's 57th Annual Conference Schedule*

Day 1 (Friday, May 27): 11:00am - 5:00pm - 1st day of Registration 9:00am – noon: Provincial Affiliate and CRCA Executive Directors meeting 1:00 - 5:00pm: CRCA Board of Directors meeting - training session with Provincial Affiliates

Day 2 (Saturday, May 28): 8:00 - 10:30am - Registration continues 7:30am - 11:00am: CRCA Board of Directors meeting with Provincial Affiliates 11:00 - 6:00pm: (Choose one of the two activities)

Activity #1: CRCA Golf Tournament at Granite Springs Golf CourseORActivity #2: Annapolis Valley Wine Experience

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Free Time 7:00 - 9:00pm: Welcome Reception at Prince George Hotel (Hosted by RCANS)

Day 3 (Sunday, May 29): 7:00 - 10:30am - Final day of Registration 7:15am - 8:30am: Breakfast for delegates & spouses 8:30am - 3:00pm: Spouses Tour - Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg

Note: This group will be dropped off directly at Pier 21 to embark on the Tall Ship Silva for a3:30pm departure

8:30 - 10:00am: 1st Business Session - Roofing 101o Speaker: Wendy Fraser, CRCA Technical Manager

10:00 - 10:15am: Coffee & Networking 10:15 - 11:45am: 2nd Business Session - Wind design and CSA

o Speaker: Peter Kalinger, CRCA Technical Director 11:45am - 1:00pm: Lunch 1:00 - 3:00pm: 3rd Business Session - Labour and Human Resource in the Construction Industry

o Speaker: Malcolm Boyle, Lawyer - McInnes Cooper 3:00 - 3:30pm: Free time 3:30 - 5:30pm: Boat Tour on Tall Ship Silva (Delegates & Spouses) 6:00 - 10:00pm: Lobster Dinner at Pier 21 (Delegates & Spouses on their own to return to hotel)

o Entertainment: Merimac

Day 4 (Monday, May 30) 7:15am - 8:30am: Breakfast for delegates & spouses 8:45 - 11:15am: Spouses Deluxe City Tour 8:30 - 10:15am: 4th Business Session - Liabilities / Risks with Construction Contracts

o Speaker: Geoff Saunders, Lawyer - Wickwire Holm 10:15 - 10:30am: Coffee break 10:30 - 11:15am: Annual General Meeting 11:15 - 11:30 am: New Board of Directors meeting 11:30am - 12 noon: Cocktail Reception 12 noon - 3:00pm: Awards Luncheon

o Keynote Speaker: Pete Luckett: Turning buyers into believers - How to create raving fans! 3:00 - 6:00pm: Free time 6:00 - 7:00pm: President's Cocktail Reception 7:00pm - 1:00am: President's Ball

o Entertainment: The Chess Club*Schedule subject to changeAll CRCA Conference details and registration information can be found at: www.roofingcanada.com

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Prince George Hotel Reservation Procedure

CRCA will be at The Prince George Hotel in Halifax. A roomblock has been reserved at a rate of $179.00 per night.You can access the following web link to make onlinereservations:https://bookings.ihotelier.com/The-Prince-George-Hotel/bookings.jsp?hotelID=13608&groupID=1342109

NOTE: This rate will be honoured until Wednesday,April 27, 2016. Don't delay - Please book NOW!!

You can also reserve by calling (800) 565-1567.Please mention that you are with the Canadian RoofingContractors Association to get our special room rate. In theevent that you need to cancel your reservation, you have24 hours prior to your arrival time to do so.

Book now to lock in the CRCA discounted room rate!

Opening Reception - Hosted by Roofing Contractors Association of Nova Scotia - RCANS

This year’s reception is hosted by RCANS and will take place at the Prince George Hotel. Join us as we discoverthe "Tastes of Nova Scotia" and the cultures that helped shape this unique province and dynamic city ofHalifax. From the Acadian French, to African Nova Scotia to the Mi'kmaq First Nations spiritual influences, tothe rich Celtic and Gaelic music and the British style, you'll be able to taste it all! Come and greet friends bothold and new.

Keynote Speaker

Pete Luckett

Pete is a born entrepreneur. At age 14, he saw opportunity in the sightssounds and flavours of England’s busy outdoor food markets. Part theatricalsideshow, part business-savvy – Pete saw a perfect niche for his gregariouspersonality and produce know how. He learned how to stand out in a crowdby offering excellent quality, unique products and a fun, exciting shoppingexperience. He knew everyone by name, treated them like good friends, andthey never left his stall without knowing something new, trying somethingnew, a full basket and a smile on their face.For more information on Pete visit: http://peteluckett.com/

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Business Sessions

Business Sessions 1 - Roofing 101Wendy Fraser, CRCA Technical ManagerThere have been significant advancements in the roofing industry over the pastnumber of years. The introduction of new materials, systems and technologies havechanged in the way we design and build roofs. Today, sustainable andenvironmentally sound roof construction are as important as technical performance.Architects, regulators and building owners need to know how to design and buildroofs that will achieve these objectives. This presentation will highlight the roofingoptions available to roof designers and owners, and provide guidance on how toselect and use current roofing products and systems that will deliver long term andsustainable performance.

Business Session 2 - Wind Design and CSAPeter Kalinger, CRCA Technical DirectorDesigning roofs to stay in place during wind events is one of the most importantrequirements of roof construction. The influence of dynamic wind forces on roofbehaviour is complex and needs to be carefully considered in their design. CRCA, incollaboration with its industry partners and the National Research Council ofCanada, has been investigating wind performance of roofs through the industryconsortium SIGDERS for the past two decades. This ground breaking research hasculminated in the development of leading edge consensus wind standards that arenow referenced in Canadian building codes. This presentation will provideinformation on how and why these standards were developed, their significance interms of roof performance, and their impact on roof design, construction and codecompliance.

Business Session 3 - Liabilities and Risks with Construction ContractsGeoffrey Saunders, Lawyer - Wickwire Holm Barristers & SolicitorsGeoff is a member of the Energy & the Environment, Advocacy & Dispute Resolution,Construction, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring and Insurance practices. Heconcentrates on commercial issues and litigation with emphasis on energy, naturalresources and construction disputes. Geoff has acted as general counsel and corporatesecretary to LASMO Nova Scotia Limited, the operating partner for Canada's firstoffshore oil production facility.For more information please visit www.wickwireholm.com.

Business Session 4 - Labour and Human Resource in the ConstructionIndustry Malcolm Boyle QC, Lawyer - McInnes Cooper LawyersMalcolm is a Partner in the Halifax office with a well established practice labour andemployment law. He represents local, national and international employeesthroughout the Atlantic region in all sectors and industries. He also has a successfulrecord representing management during union organizing campaigns and appearsregularly as employer council before provincial and national labour boards,

employment standards tribunals, human right tribunals, workers' compensation hearing boards and manyprivate arbitration or mediation boards. For more information please visit www.mcinnescooper.com.

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Activities and Entertainment

Granite Springs Golf Course

Delegates will enjoy a great day on the links at this scenic 18-hole, Par-72 golfcourse overlooking the picturesque Shad Bay. Prizes will be awarded at theOpening Reception. For more information on the Granite Springs Golf Course,please visit www.granitespringsgolf.com.

Wine Tour: Annapolis Valley Wine Experience (Ambassatours)

Delegates on the Wine Tour will visit two wineries - Gaspereau Vineyards andDomaine de Grand Pre Winery. These are guided tours and will consist of someleisure time for sampling some of the acclaimed wines of Nova Scotia and topurchase your favorites. You will also enjoy a gourmet lunch with local flare at oneof two award winning restaurants.

For more information on these wineries please visit:www.devoniancoast.ca/our-vineyards/gaspereau-vineyards/

www.grandprewines.ns.ca

Peggy's Cove /Lunenburg

Located 43 kilometers (26 miles) southwest of Downtown Halifax,Peggy’s Cove comprises one of the numerous small fishingcommunities located around the perimeter of the ChebuctoPeninsula. The community is named after the cove of the samename, a name also shared with Peggy's Point, immediately to theeast of the cove. The village marks the eastern point of the St.Margaret's Bay. For more information on Peggy's Cove pleasevisit: www.peggyscoveregion.com/peggys-cove-area/

Jump back on the bus and head to Lunenburg. Lunenburg is thewinner of the Communities in Bloom most beautiful small town inCanada, Prettiest Painted Places in Canada, Port City of the Yearand Society of American Travel Writers’ awards. PicturesqueLunenburg lies nestled along the scenic shores of southern NovaScotia.For more information on Lunenburg please visit:www.explorelunenburg.ca/visitor-information.html.

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Tall Ship Silva

This schooner was built in Sweden in 1939. During the first two decades of herlife she was traded with general cargo under sail and motor in WesternEurope. In the 60's, she was refitted as a bulk freighter. She continued coastaltrading in Sweden until 1994 and in 2001, Silva was towed to North Americawhere restoration was undertaken. Now completely refurbished, Silva offers aunique and relaxing atmosphere and is simply the finest charter board Halifaxhas to offers. For more information please visit www.tallshipsilva.com.

Pier 21

You will have time to visit the museum before enjoying a traditional lobsterdinner complete with kitchen party and music by Merimac!

Pier 21 is a National Historic Site which was the gateway to Canada for onemillion immigrants between 1928 and 1971. It also served as the departurepoint for 500,000 Canadian Military personnel during the Second World War.Today, Pier 21 hosts the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21-Atlantic Canada’s only national museum!For more information please visit www.pier21.ca.

Merimac

Based in Halifax, Merimac brings a variety of influences and are sure to pleasethe CRCA crowd during and after the Lobster dinner at Pier 21.For more information please visit www.merimac.ca.

Deluxe Halifax City Tour: Heart of Halifax Past & Present

Halifax is steeped with history filled with tales of pirates and privateers. Youwill enjoy at 2.5 hour tour passing through the vibrant city with stops at theFairview Lawn Cemetery where 121 victims of the Titanic disaster are buried,Citadel National Historic Site, Victorian Public Gardens, followed by ProvinceHouse National Historic Site, the 1802 Old Town Clock, St. Paul's AnglicanChurch to name a few. This tour will give you a splendid oversight of thehighlights and the best that Halifax has to offer.

The Chess Club

Our President's Ball band will get you on your feet! The Chess Club’scombined experience and performances are a sure hit with any crowd. Theycover tunes from artists like CCR, Beatles, Black Keys, Colin James, AmyWinehouse, Adele, to name a few. For more information on The Chess Cluband see some of their performances, please visit:www.limelightgroup.com/entertainment/the-chess-club/

CANADIAN ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPMay 28 - 30, 2016

Prince George HotelHalifax NS

Platinum Level Sponsor - Cost: $5,000

All Platinum Level Sponsors will receive:

Priority placement of company name on all Conference promotional material Priority placement of company name and large logo in Conference Program Recognition of Sponsorship throughout the Conference Recognition of Sponsorship in Roofing Canada Magazine Recognition of Sponsorship on CRCA Web site for 2 months before Conference and 6

months after Conference

Gold Level Sponsor - Cost: $3,000

Gold Level Sponsors will receive:

Company name on all Conference promotional material Company name and medium logo in Conference Program Recognition of Sponsorship throughout the Conference Recognition of Sponsorship in Roofing Canada Magazine Recognition of Sponsorship on CRCA Web site for 2 months before Conference and 3

months after Conference

Silver Level Sponsor - Cost: $1,000

Silver Level Sponsors will receive:

Company name on all Conference promotional material Company name and small logo in Conference Program Recognition of Sponsorship throughout the Conference Recognition of Sponsorship in Roofing Canada Magazine Recognition of Sponsorship on CRCA Web site for 2 months before Conference and 1

month after Conference

CRCA’s 56th Annual ConferencePrince George Hotel

May 28 - 30, 2016Halifax NS

REPLY SHEET

In order to help us in the planning of our 57th Annual Conference, couldyou please complete below indicating your Sponsorship participation.

Sponsorship

I agree to Sponsor at the following Level (please indicate level):

$5,000 Platinum ( ) $3,000 Gold ( ) $1,000 Silver ( )

Name: __________________________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________

Please email your reply to [email protected] or fax it to(613) 232-2893.

CANADIAN ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION57th Annual National Conference

REGISTRATION FORM

Prince George Hotel, Halifax, Nova ScotiaMay 28 - 30, 2016

* Please make a copy of this form for additional registrants*

DELEGATE INFORMATION (please print clearly)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________Last Name First Name

______________________________________________________________________________________________________Company Name

______________________________________________________________________________________________________Address City/Prov./Postal Code

______________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone # Fax #

______________________________________________________________________________________________________Email

SPOUSE/PARTNER INFORMATION

______________________________________________________________________________________________________Last Name First Name

In order to better plan the 2016 Conference please indicate your participation in the following activities.

ACTIVITIES Delegate Spouse/Partner Sat. May 28 CHOOSE ONE - Golf or Wine Tour

Golf (Granite Springs) OR Yes No Yes NoAnnapolis Valley Wine Tour Yes No Yes No

Opening Reception (Hosted by RCANS) Yes No Yes No

Sun. May 29 Breakfast (all) Yes No Yes No1st Business session Yes No Yes No

Spouses only tour - Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg Yes No2nd Business Session/Lunch Yes No Yes No3rd Business Session Yes No Yes NoBoat Tour on Tall Ship Silva Yes No Yes NoLobster Dinner at Pier 21 Yes No Yes No

Mon. May 30 Breakfast (all) Yes No Yes No4th Business session Yes No Yes No

Spouses Only - Deluxe Halifax Tour Yes No Annual Luncheon - Keynote Speaker: Pete Luckett Yes No Yes No

President’s Cocktail/Dinner/Dance with The Chess Club Yes No Yes No

SPONSORSHIP

If you wish to be a Conference Sponsor please indicate which level by checking below.See attached Conference Sponsorship literature for details on the benefits of each sponsorship level.

□ $5,000 - Platinum □ $3,000 – Gold □ $1,000 - Silver

Price before Price afterRegister category Quantity April 30th April 30th TOTAL

Member Delegate ______ $850.00 $950.00 _____________

Member Partner ______ $650.00 $750.00 _____________

Non-member Delegate ______ $1,000.00 $1,200.00 _____________

Non-member Partner ______ $800.00 $900.00 _____________

Conference Sponsor ______ (as per above sponsorship level) _____________

TOTAL _____________

SPECIAL NOTE: No payment is required in advance CRCA will invoice you upon receipt of your Registration Form

Please indicate any special dietary requirements/accessibility needs: _____________________________________

Please complete and return to:

Canadian Roofing Contractors Association2430 Don Reid Drive, Suite 100Ottawa ON K1H 1E1Tel.: 613-232-6724 Toll free: 800-461-2722Fax: [email protected]

Cancellation Policy:

Should it be necessary to cancel your participation, please send written notification to CRCA’s office.Please note that after April 30th, 2016 there will be no refunds but substitutions will be accepted.

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