President’s Message
RCI reached another milestone when its total membership ticked upward past 1,000 last autumn. As I write this message, we have 1,052 members. Unfortunately, good and bad news often come in pairs. As most of you know by now, RCI has experienced a tremendous loss in the passing of Richard Horowitz. Dick will be remembered as someone whose vision, energy, and enthusiasm great¬ ly advanced the goals of the Institute. He was instrumental in the development of RCI’s education and certification programs, both mammoth undertakings. The certification exam, in particu¬ lar, impacted the entire field of roofing. It set a high standard for roof con¬ sultants at a time when standards were dearly needed. The exam provided a way to establish credentials and sent a message throughout the industry that consultants were serious about their profession. In the process, Dick gained new respect among his colleagues. The sheer size of the task alone would easily have dissuaded someone else. More than anything, though, he is revered for giving his fellow consultants a real challenge — one that would endure the test of time. When looking over RCI archival material in recent days, it has become clear to me that Dick Horowitz can never be replaced. His ideas and hard work are clearly woven into the fabric of the Institute. But we can find comfort in the fact that the goals he labored to accomplish are realized every time an RCI member passes a registration exam or learns something new at an educational seminar. Dick’s dream for the future of RCI is now a reality and he will be a permanent part of that reality. Speaking for myself, the Board of Directors, and the Institute, our deep¬ est thoughts and prayers go to Dick’s family. We will all miss his leader¬ ship, endless drive, and most of all, his friendship. Arthur Sark, RRC President Advertisements in Interface are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call RCI headquarters at 800-828-1902 or 919-859-0742 for additional information. Interface is published by the Roof Consultants Institute. Copyright © 1996 Roof Consultants Institute. All rights reserved. Subscriptions are $35/yr (included with cost of RCI membership). Please address all submittals and subscription requests to the Roof Consultants Institute, 7424 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. The RCI logo, the name Interface, the titles “Registered Roof Consultant” and “Registered Roof Observer” abbreviated RRC and RRO respectively, are the property of the Roof Consultants Institute and must not be used without permission. Advertising in RCI publications does not constitute endorsement of any product or system by RCI or any of its roof consulting members. Interface RCI OFFICERS_ Arthur O, Sark, RRC, President Christopher L. English, RRC, First Vice-President William Marcum, RRC, Second Vice-President Robb Smith, RRC, Secretary Michael Blanchette, RRC, Treasurer Sam Huff, RRC, FRCI, Immediate Past President INTERFACE STAFF_ Lyle D. Hogan, FRCI, Senior Editor Jeanette Bottitta, Editor Tina Williamson, Designer PEER REVIEW_ William Rubel, RRC Gary Cattel, PE, RRC Rick Harris, RRC ADVERTISING SALES RCI Headquarters 7424 Chapel Hill Road Raleigh, NC 27607 800-828-1902 • 919-859-0742 FAX 919-859-1328 RCI COUNSELS_ Jeffrey L. Knapp, RRC David M. Orbach Paul E. Ridley Perry R. Safran Michael R. Sullivan RCI STAFF_ John Newark, Executive Manager Jeanette Bottitta Anneliese Deleon Elaine Deleon Natalie Moore RCI HEADQUATERS_ 7424 Chapel Hill Road Raleigh, NC 27607 800-828-1902 • 919-859-0742 FAX 919-859-1328 4 Interface
