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CODE OF ETHICS The construction profession relies upon a system of technical competence, management excellence, and fair dealing to serve the public with safety, efficiency, and economy. Each member of the association is committed to following the Standards of Professional Conduct: 1. A member shall maintain full regard to the public interest in fulfilling his or her professional responsibilities. 2. A member shall not engage in any deceptive practice, or in any practice that creates an unfair advantage for the member or another. 3. A member shall not maliciously or recklessly injure, or attempt to injure, the professional reputation of others. 4. A member shall insure that when providing a service that includes advice, such advice shall be fair and unbiased. 5. A member shall not divulge to any person, firm, or company, information of a confidential nature acquired during the course of professional activities. 6. A member shall carry out his or her responsibilities in accordance with current professional practice. 7. A member shall keep informed of new concepts and developments in the construction process appropriate to the type and level of his or her responsibilities. Adopted by permission from the American Institute of Constructors. April 1999 Revision Inside This Issue Technology Has Changed RCA Scholarships Support Construction Students Every year, RCA awards scholarships to America's top construction management students at universities throughout the United States. It's a signature program that helps develop the business leaders of tomorrow. In the 2011-2012 academic year, RCA awarded scholarships to the following students, all of whom are enrolled in qualified construction programs: Noble Pettus, Auburn University Derick Johannsen, Bowling Green State University Logan Williams, California State Poly- technic University (SLO) Mitchell Penner, Clemson University Caroline McInerney, Colorado State University Dakota Lasslett, Ferris State University Matthew Dauk, Minnesota State University Mankato Larissa Johnson, University of North Florida Austin T. Miller, Northern Arizona University John Bledsoe, University of Oklahoma Petronilla Gonzalez-Magno, Pratt Institute Justin Klump, Purdue University Steven Pulver, Roger Williams University Johnny Pollack, Texas A&M; Christopher Jeppesen, University of Washington Shannon Doherty, Wentworth Institute of Technology Scholarships were also awarded at Kansas State University and University of Nebraska. The RCA Scholarship Fund depends on the support of generous contributions from our members. Many thanks to the RCA member companies who made a donation to the Scholarship Fund this past year: De Jager Construction, Inc. Eckinger Construction Company ELAN General Contracting, Inc. Elder-Jones, Inc. Page 2 New Advisory Board Members Page 3 President's Message Full Member Directory Member Directory Icons Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Past Presidents: Where Are They Now? Dean Olivieri RCA Sustaining Sponsors Page 6 Page 8 Fred Olivieri Construction Company Healy Construction Services, Inc. Lakeview Construction Inc. Marco Contractors, Inc. Royal Seal Construction, Inc. Scheiner Commercial Group, Inc. Schimenti Construction Company, Inc. Tom Rectenwald Construction, Inc. Westwood Contractors, Inc. Winkel Construction, Inc. Woods Construction, Inc. To make a contribution to the RCA Scholarship Fund, visit retailcontractors.org and click on Programs, then Scholarship Program. RCA's Mission is to promote professionalism and integrity in retail construction through industry leadership in education, information exchange, and jobsite safety. RCA's Mission: RCA Christian Elder Memorial Scholarship recipient, Matthew Dauk, and RCA Past President John Elder at Minnesota State University's scholarship banquet. RCA Past President Michael Ratner presented Pratt student Petronilla Gonzalez-Magno with her scholarship. "This semester, I made the Corps Honor Roll for the second straight semester. I look forward to my future in the field of construction. Before I can begin in the private sector, I will serve about four years as an officer in the U.S. Army. Hopefully, I can be a part of the Army Corps of Engineers during that time. Thank you very much for your contribution. I appreciate your support." — Johnny Pollack, Texas A&M;