1. The Roofing Industry “One Voice” Initiative and ROOFPAC
Presented to Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association
June 20, 2017

2. One Voice Initiative
Purpose: Unite the Roofing Industry by Speaking with One Voice
Contractors, manufacturers, distributors and other industry participants align on key issues
Focus on issues with broad agreement within our industry
Workforce Development
Regulations
Tax Policy
Other topics as identified by industry stakeholders
United action is needed to maximize roofing industry influence in Washington, DC

3. One Voice Initiative
Spring 2018 “One Voice” Roofing Industry Washington, DC Fly-in
Goal – Roofing industry speak with one voice on Capitol Hill
Focus on issues that unite our industry
Communicate top priorities to policymakers in Washington, DC
1-2 day advocacy event with focus on Congress and administration
Likely areas of focus:
Workforce development
Tax policy
Regulatory reform

4. ROOFPAC Collaboration on ROOFPAC between NRCA and RCMA
ROOFPAC is NRCA’s political action committee
NRCA currently raises $400,000 per election cycle for ROOFPAC
PAC funds must be personal contributions, not corporate funds
ROOFPAC supports pro-roofing industry congressional candidates
ROOFPAC has been positioned as “the voice of the roofing industry in Washington, DC”
Goal is to grow ROOFPAC in order to expand roofing industry influence in Washington, DC

5. ROOFPAC Collaboration between NRCA and RCMA on ROOFPAC
Enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
MOU outlines how partnership will operate
RCMA raises personal funds (“hard money”) from members directed to ROOFPAC
RCMA can direct ROOFPAC checks to congressional candidates of its choice
RCMA is responsible for adhering to all applicable FEC regulations
RCMA also provides corporate funds (“soft money”) to help support ROOFPAC

6. Next Steps NRCA and RCMA Collaboration
Finalize and implement ROOFPAC Agreement
Work together on Spring 2018 “One Voice” Washington, DC Fly-in
Have discussions on issues we can work together on interim
Questions/suggestions?

7. NRCA advocates for pro-growth policies that enable roofing industry entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses. Questions/Comments?
Reid Ribble, CEO
Duane Musser, Vice President of Government Relations
Nathan Pick, Director of Advocacy and Political Affairs
Andrew Felz, Manager of Federal Affairs