{"id":92964,"date":"2007-11-27T15:57:44","date_gmt":"2007-11-27T15:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/article\/forming-local-rmca-chapters_o"},"modified":"2007-11-27T15:57:44","modified_gmt":"2007-11-27T15:57:44","slug":"forming-local-rmca-chapters_o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zonda-develop.go-vip.net\/concrete-construction\/projects\/forming-local-rmca-chapters_o\/","title":{"rendered":"Forming Local RMCA Chapters"},"content":{"rendered":"

One important aspect of becoming a member of the Residential Masonry Contractors Association (RMCA) is the ability to start a chapter in your local area. Here are several ideas\/suggestions for ensuring quality workmanship, standardization of residential masonry commitments, and increasing networking capabilities within your local region.<\/p>

1. Commitment \u2014<\/b> Joining the national RMCA is a great first step, but it doesn’t end there. Start a chapter in your area by first talking with other residential masons in the region. Set a date, time, and place for a \u201cget acquainted\u201d meeting. Listen to the ideas of others, and find out what their needs are. Look for ways to fulfill those needs.<\/p>

Elect officers \u2014<\/b> Elect a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Set a dues structure. These funds will be used for the association’s operating expenses. Officers receive no pay. National membership in the RMCA is required, and a small percentage of all membership or yearly dues will go to support national organization programs.<\/p>

Bylaws \u2014<\/b> The national association can provide a template for bylaws which have been approved by our state government (Washington). They can be adapted to your local or state requirements.<\/p>

2. Worker Training \u2014<\/b> Initially, our worker training program was conducted \u201cin house.\u201d RMCA has an excellent program and will provide both the textbook and hands-on sessions’ curriculum. The information can be revised to meet local rules and regulations. The basic template is masonry-specific and can be used anywhere in the U.S.<\/p>

3. Certification \u2014<\/b> Certification is a critical step in our continuing education series. Contractors learn how to work \u201con\u201d their business, not \u201cin\u201d it. We set aside a weekend in the late fall and reserve rooms at a resort or business center for this very important event.<\/p>

A committee decides upon topics of relevance, selects a chairperson to spearhead the program, and finds guest speakers\/experts in those fields. At the conclusion of this intensive weekend, we issue certificates to attendees. Certification is something we can all be proud of \u2014 it is a title of achievement. Obviously we’re all proud of being masons \u2014 some of you are second- or third-generation. This program allows you to take pride in a new level of achievement: Certified Residential Mason.<\/p>

Once your chapter is established, immediately plan the certification weekend. Get ideas for topics, line up speakers, and use this vehicle as a way to recruit members.<\/p>

4. Meetings \u2014<\/b> We hold monthly board meetings where current issues and topics of importance\/interest are discussed. Hold quarterly \u201cgeneral member\u201d meetings.<\/p>

5. Members \u2014<\/b> We have two levels of membership: 1) Residential masonry contracting firms \u2013 with no requirements or restrictions for either union or non-union, and 2) Associate members, who are local suppliers and\/or manufacturers. They pay a flat fee for an annual membership, and affiliation offers them exposure to their customer base at meetings and seminars.<\/p>

6. Communication \u2014<\/b> Set up a Web site. This communication tool is essential for recruitment and announcements. In addition, consider a newsletter. The national organization sends one out each quarter, and can provide a good template, or even publish the newsletter for you.<\/p>

7. What Else?<\/b> Let us know what the national can do to help you start a local RMCA chapter. We all benefit from this exchange of ideas. Let us know if you can think of something else that the national association can add to our program.<\/p>

These chapters offer the advantage of sitting down in a non-threatening venue to discuss local masonry matters, being able to build a stronger working relationship with suppliers, and establishing an excellent resource base for questions and answers. RMCA becomes a valued tool each and every day.<\/p>

Join us at our Annual Meeting, Jan. 23, 2008, at the World of Masonry\/World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Our template and your ideas for starting local chapters will be an important agenda item.<\/p>

Contact us any time. You can find our information at www.residentialmasonrycontractors.com<\/a> . Get involved!<\/p>

Barbara Headrick is the Executive Director of RMCA and has been actively involved in the promotion of masonry as a building system for many years. For more information regarding starting a local RMCA chapter, contact her via the Web site.<\/i><\/p><\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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