Established in 1965, the Roofing Association of Washington (RCAW) continues to bring the roofing industry together to increase success through advocacy, continuing education, professional collaboration, and consumer awareness.

RCAW is committed to expanding a diverse and inclusive membership that promotes credibility and camaraderie within the roofing industry. RCAW knows that sometimes all it takes to change the industry is a little support.

Since their founding, they have been determined to make an impact. The core of their efforts is to bring fresh ideas, education and passion to the range of activities we’re involved in to support the roofing industry in Washington. Through all of their endeavors they hope to display the conviction of their mission to help every member find success and raise the roofing industry to new heights. Their goal is to be every Washington Roofing Contractor's Ladder to Success.

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10th Annual Salmon Derby Competition

Join us Friday, July 26 at Point Defiance Marina in Tacoma, WA!

Join RCAW Members and friends at the 10th Annual Salmon Derby at the Point Defiance Marina on July 26, 2024, starting at DAWN, all Salmon MUST be weighed by 2pm at the Point Defiance Marina.

You MUST check-in at the RCAW Registration Table BEFORE you weigh your fish to get an official Salmon Derby wrist band and FREE Salmon Raffle Ticket to win an amazing prize. We will be searching for the BIGGEST salmon and hand out thousands in cash and prizes.

The first-place winner will get your name on the infamous RCAW Salmon Derby Trophy, $1,000 and bragging rights are on the line. We will have a delicious hot dog stand serving lunch at 11am and you can enjoy food while on the dock listening to the LIVE Billy Shew Band.

You can use your own boats fishing in areas, 10, 11 & 13, OR you can rent them from the Point Defiance Marina by calling (253) 404-3960 (MUST call at least 2 weeks ahead of time). You can also fish off the Point Defiance Marina Dock. Small 14’ boats with motor can be rented at the dock (Pt. Defiance Marina) for under $200 for a day to fish in the derby (25 boats) and you can rent a rod/reel set up too for about $15/day.

AND if you're really into our event, join Donovan Gladstone, GAF, RCAW Board of Director, Salmon Derby Chair, along with RCAW Executive Director, Amanda Fields, RCAW Board Members, Nick Krumweide, RoofSmart and Allison Woslager with Integrity PNW do a polar plunge into the water after the event is completed. We look forward to including ALL roofing professionals in this fun, once-a-year, exciting event.

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Ladder to Success

Here at Roofing Contractors Association of Washington, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the industry is a little support. Since our founding in 1965, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring fresh ideas, education and passion to the range of activities we’re involved in to support the roofing industry in Washington. Through all of our endeavors we hope to display the conviction of our mission to help every member find success and raise the roofing industry to new heights. We want to be your Ladder to Success.

Why Join Us

Join RCAW to expand your network, enhance your skills, and elevate your business in a community committed to excellence and growth.

Become a member today!

Boost Your Revenue Through Networking

Connect with like-minded contractors to share opportunities and strategies that directly contribute to increasing your bottom line.

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Member's Club House: Where Knowledge Means Opportunity

Step into the exclusive realm of the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) Member’s Clubhouse, where industry excellence and unparalleled opportunities converge. Designed with our esteemed members in mind, this dedicated section serves as a gateway to a wealth of resources and expertise aimed at elevating your roofing business to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just embarking on your entrepreneurial journey, the Member’s Clubhouse is your key to success in the roofing industry.

Learn more about our Member's Club House.

Access to Group Benefits

The CleanTech Alliance Health Trust is available to RCAW members through a partnership with the CleanTech Alliance. This exclusive program offers affordable, comprehensive employee benefits to companies based in Washington state that develop products and services in the energy, environmental, and construction and building sciences industries with as few as two enrolled employees. Plan options from trusted regional and national providers include:

• Medical from Premera Blue Cross
• Dental from Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision from VSP Vision Care Inc.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death from Unum
• Employee Assistance Program from Wellspring EAP
• Identity Protection from Allstate Identity Protection

Learn more about the diverse benefits available for the new 2024 plan year.

Membership Types

RCAW operates with a board of 12 voting directors. Each director serves a three-year term, and directors are elected each year as terms expire. RCAW’s Executive Committee is composed of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and 1-Year Past President. RCAW’s various programs and services are derived from its committees, which are appointed each year.

Nominations for RCAW officers and directors are received from individual members. RCAW puts nominees to a vote of the membership the first week of October and the new board is announced at the October Annual Meeting.

The chief paid executive is the Executive Director. The Executive Director responsible for the function and effectiveness of the RCAW and its personnel. Each staff person has specific assigned areas of responsibility and may work with several committees.

If you are interested in service on our board of directors you must be a member of the association. Please reach out to director@rcaw.com. We would love to have you. The voting member from each member company will have the opportunity for their voice to be heard and vote for the current board openings. We have openings for 1 contractor member and 1 associate (manufacturer, distributor, associated businesses) member to join the board of directors at this juncture.

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RCAW produced a webinar featuring Jennifer Richards, President of Safety Matters Training Institute in Seattle, as well as RCAW Board Member. She shares some valuable information on the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2 and what that means for your business. In case you missed it - please follow ...
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