KEYNOTE ADDRESS
2001 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
BCMC BOWL SPONSORS/WINNERS
LAKESIDE TRAILER WINNER
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE WINNERS
GOLF WINNERS
PLANT TOUR
ANNUAL MEETING
“As an attendee at the recent BCMC show in Louisville, Kentucky, I overheard differing viewpoints from exhibitors, vendors and other attendees regarding whether the BCMC show should be held every year or every other year, and whether the show should be bigger or smaller, etc.
“Speaking as an attendee, I can only say this. Over the period of years that I have attended the annual BCMC shows, I have examined the equipment offered, talked to the suppliers, and ultimately made decisions based on the opportunity to ‘see, touch, taste and feel’ the equipment. Our company has spent approximately $3.5 million on equipment during this four year period, and I personally find it ultra-convenient to have everything in one place at one time, as opposed to having to travel all over the country to compare the different types of equipment available.
“My point is, but for the BCMC show, many of the vendors and exhibitors who participate would have a much harder time in getting their products seen by the people they need to reach. The BCMC show is a great marketplace for them. They can show their products to real advantage, and talk to many industry decision makers, all at one location. From my conversations with both vendors and attendees at this year’s BCMC show, I would have to say that many others seem to share this opinion.”
—Michael Cahoon, Razor Components
“Our company thought the show was a ‘Hit.’ This was our first time exhibiting at the BCMC show and we were unsure what kind of reaction we would get. Not only did we have very positive feedback, but have several great leads for our company that will keep us very busy. Though the traffic was down due to other circumstances in the country, the people we met and talked with were the ‘decision-makers.’ We try throughout the year to get advertising in peoples’ hands, but nothing works better than for someone to be at a show and put their hands on the product. The group running the show and the floor did a great job and made our move-in and out easy. We will definitely be back for the next show in Columbus and look forward to another great show.”
—Dale Kamarata, General Manager, Imperial Group, Inc. dba Imperial Laminators
“I wasn't sure that this would be a good show for our company. It turned out to be very effective. We had a great response and had almost 100 companies to follow up with. BCMC was great exposure for our company. We will definitely be sending someone to Columbus for BCMC 2002.” —Larry Rafferty, GRK Fasteners
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“I thought that BCMC was a very good conference and Louisville was a great location. I am in the process of starting a company and it was very helpful to me to be able to meet engineers, suppliers and other owners all in one place. This experience will help me put a comprehensive business plan together that will give my company direction.” —Thomas Biernat, P.E.,
“We were delighted with the attendance in our booth. For the most part, they were the decision makers, the ones who ask the right questions. It was great to be able to give them the answers they were looking for. What's more, we made some significant machinery sales and have many other follow up opportunities.” —Tom Whipple, Marketing Director, Alpine Engineered Products
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ORDER 2001 SESSION AUDIO TAPES
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Thomas N. (Tommy) Thompson • President, Thompson Homes, Inc. In addition to learning about the latest developments from industry suppliers on the show floor and exploring pertinent industry issues in breakout sessions, BCMC is a perfect opportunity for the component industry to hear from its builder customer. In his Keynote Address to the participants of BCMC 2001, Tommy Thompson provided his perspective both as a homebuilder and as a past president of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He touched on four main areas in his presentation: (1) the state of the nation’s housing industry and the housing economy, (2) the recently-expired Softwood Lumber Agreement and the possible future of lumber trade between the U.S. and Canada, (3) what the home building industry and the component manufacturing industry have in common and (4) how the events of September 11 have affected the nation and the state of home building.
In general, he concurred with much of what has been said recently about the economy—housing has been a pillar of strength in this difficult year and it will continue to prop up the economy as we go through this short period of mild recession. He showed great optimism for home building in the coming year and stated that the “underlying fundamentals are good” for a strong future as the economy starts coming out of this recession in the second half of 2002.
The recurring theme throughout Thompson’s presentation was one of unity and collaboration between the home building and components industries. He mentioned a number of areas in which cooperation is especially important, including continued labor shortages and the growing debate about “smart growth.” On the latter, Thompson commented, “We have to find a way to provide for growth and the benefits that come from growth as well as try to protect the things that make our country and our states unique as well as protect our natural resources.” For Thompson, finding balance is key to this issue.
At more than one point in his presentation, Thompson mentioned the need to speak with one voice and work together to reach the customer. He summed up his address in this way: “I think Abraham Lincoln said it best when he said, ‘The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people.’ Let’s continue to work together to build that strength.” “What you do is very important to this country, because every time that you as a component manufacturer provide something that goes into an American home, you give the people that live in that home hope, security and a chance for a better future. And there is nothing more important or more noble than doing that.”
—Tommy Thompson
2001 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE - BERNIE BOILEN
Co-founder of Bemax, Inc., the first connector plate member of WTCA, Bernie Boilen is responsible for the initiation of many industry “firsts,” such as low cost commodity connector plates, self contained in-house engineering systems, truss engineering and wall panel software development for use by component manufacturers, and the ACES program. It is said that Bernie, virtually alone, brought the concept of in-house engineering to our industry, and thus brought about the greatest change in our industry in the past 20 years. He was responsible for bringing many very important people into this aspect of our industry, and he has had little recognition for his own participation. Congratulations, Bernie, and thank you for your many years of contribution!
BCMC BOWL
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of this First Annual Event
Arch Wood Protection
Prize: BCMC 2001 Desk Clock
Winner: Scott Arquilla, Best Homes
Prize: Dricon Folding Chair
Winner: Richard Brown, Truss Systems, Inc.
Building Components Manufacturing Conference
Prize: $500
Winner: Tim Rouch, Gang-Nail Truss Co. of Visalia
Canadian Wood Council
Prizes: Wood Design Book
Winners: Ronnie Jones, Jones Building System
Taft Ketchum, PDJ Components
Coronis Building Systems, Inc.
Prize: $50
Winner: Tim Riegel, Rigidply Rafters, Inc.
Eagle Metal Products
Prize: $500 Gift Certificate for a Field Repair Press
Winner: Michael Ellis, Reno Truss
Finnforest USA–Engineered Wood Division
Prizes: $50
Winners: Curt Jolicoeur, Builders FirstSource
Helen Brugger, U.S. Components
Hoover Treated Wood Products
Prize: Wood Pen & Pencil Set in a Wood Box
Winner: Donna Smith, Rogers Mfg.
Imperial Laminators
Prize: Work Bench
Winner: Jeanne Todd, Todd Truss Co., Inc.
Prize: Picnic Table
Winner: Marty Levering, Advanced Truss Sys. LLC
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International Paper Co. Engineered Wood Products
Prize: Ladies Leopard Skin Golf Bag & Head Covers
Winner: Rich Pearce, Richco Structures
Maximizer Technologies LLC
Prize: Maximizer Technologies Jacket
Winner: Mark Casp, Casmin, Inc.
MiTek Industries, Inc.
Prizes: MiTek Jacket
Winners: Gary Dorris, Builders FirstSource
Eric Lundquist, Allwood Building Components
Open Joist 2000 Inc.
Prize: Digital Camera
Winner: Scott Siegfried, True House Inc.
Senco Products, Inc.
Prizes: Screw Gun & Bucket of Screws
Winners: Greg Moburg, Kintec LLC
Judy Jones, Jones Building System
Tolko Industries
Prizes: Leather Jacket
Winners: David Mitchell, Engineered Building Design
Dave Valle, Los Fresnos Truss & Door
Truswal Systems
Prize: Eddie Bauer Jacket
Winner: Jerry Vulgaris, Reliable Truss
USP Lumber Connectors
Prizes: USP Windbreaker Jacket
Winners: Michel Carle, Nelson Lumber
Bob Heap, R&K Building Supplies
Michael Vulgaris, Reliable Truss
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 LAKESIDE TRAILER WINNER
Robert Herron (of Letherer Truss, Inc., Clare, MI) won the use of the loaded 2002 48' J.D.H. Trussmaster Heavy Duty Roll-Off Trailer for an entire year!
Another reason it pays to be a member of WTCA.
2001 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE WINNERS
#1 Chapter Membership Recruitment Award: We had an extremely successful membership drive this year. Indeed, the race for the #1 chapter was quite close. Honorable mentions go to both the North Carolina and Texas chapters for their work at recruiting new members. Even so, led by the personal efforts of Bob Becht and John Herring, the chapter that recruited the most new members is the South Florida Truss & Component Manufacturers Association. SFTCMA earns the privilege of being the very first winner of this award. WTCA will be sending press releases to their local newspapers to announce this, and the chapter will receive ten customized Professional’s Guide to the Structural Component Industry binders. Last but not least, South Florida is the first chapter to be engraved on the new WTCA #1 Chapter Membership Recruitment Award that will be proudly displayed at WTCA headquarters. Great job, guys!
#1 Membership Recruiter Award: Thanks to his hard work recruiting companies both inside and outside of his home state, this year’s winner of the WTCA #1 Membership Recruiter Award is Ken Cloyd of California Truss! Ken will receive an engraved plaque and a free registration to BCMC. WTCA will also be sending press releases to his local newspapers. Congratulations, Ken! Thanks to everyone for all of their hard work. Good luck in next year’s competition!
GOLF OUTING WINNERS
In what turned out to be an extremely close contest, the team consisting of Steve Cabler, Dick Marriott, Robert Mac-Gillivray and Norm McKenna turned in the low score in this 18-hole scramble. They pulled off the win by one stroke! Congratulations on a great day of golf!
KINTEC PLANT TOUR
After the BCMC 2001 show floor officially closed on Friday, November 2, more than 100 attendees embarked on a field trip to Kintec, LLC in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Participants toured Kintec’s state-of-the-art facility and learned more about Kintec’s business. "The Kinsers were kind enough to allow us an opportunity to tour a relatively rare, self contained manufacturing facility; the only thing outside was finished product. Those in our group were impressed with the well thought out flow of raw material into finished product with minimal handling and few redundancies.” —Scott Arquilla, Best Homes, Inc.
“I try never to miss an opportunity to tour another production facility. Regardless of size or age, I find that there is always something to be learned. I’m glad that so many people were able to tour our facility, and hope that they were able to take an idea home that will be helpful in their businesses.” —Keith Kinser, Kintec, LLC
ANNUAL MEETING
WTCA’s 2001 Annual Meeting, which was held on Thursday, November 1, provided both a good look at all the association has accomplished in the past year and a clear picture of expectations for the future. Executive Director Kirk Grundahl walked attendees through the 2001 Annual Report and highlighted the key areas of work undertaken by WTCA in 2001. Mary Pat Keller also reflected on some important areas of accomplishment in the past year as she ended her term as WTCA President. She then turned the gavel over to Michael Ruede of Trussway Ltd., who thanked her for her commitment to WTCA and a great year as president.
Then Ruede turned to the future of WTCA. “I’m looking forward to an exciting year of change and accomplishment,” he stated. “As I expressed in my message to the membership in the annual report, ‘I want to foster an active membership.’” To do this, Ruede continued, involvement is key. He outlined “ten reasons you joined your association” and encouraged members to consider what that decision means.
“The bottom line is this is OUR association, and there are lots of ways that you can provide support, take the step and get involved,” Ruede stated. “This is going to be a terrific year, and I am truly looking forward to what we will accomplish together.”
The Annual Meeting concluded with the induction of Bernie Boilen into the WTCA Hall of Fame and the introduction of the Carbeck Structural Components Institute. “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” —Theodore Roosevelt, as quoted by Micheal Ruede, 2002 WTCA President
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THANK YOU! 
We are committed to making BCMC the place to find business solutions for the component industry. The BCMC Committee and Staff are constantly recruiting new exhibitors that supply products and services to our industry.
