The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: October 3, 2013
What's Going On
GROUP HOUSING and MEETING SPACE BOOKINGS
January 21 - 23, 2015 - Calgary, AB
The WRLA has enlisted the professional services of International Conference Services (ICS) Housing Bureau to assist in coordination of the delegate housing requirements for the 2015- 2017 WRLA Showcases.
If your company requires meeting space and group hotel blocks please refer to the following official list of preferred hotels. Group blocks will be assigned on a first come first serve basis so don’t delay.
View venue map, hotel summary and access group housing order form here:
http://www.wrla.org/about-the-show
2015 ITINERARY
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Opening Night – Hyatt Regency
Thursday, January 22, 2015 Buying Show – BMO Centre
Gala – Hyatt Regency
Friday, January 23, 2015 Buying Show – BMO Centre
Closing Night Party – Telus Convention Centre
Housing Policy: The WRLA, producer of the WRLA 2015 Showcase, would like to remind all Show attendees and exhibitors that WRLA 2015 Showcase uses ICS (International Conference Services Ltd.) for show accommodations. Any claims by any other organization stating that they are the official WRLA 2015 Showcase housing agency are untrue. Please feel free to contact slabossiere@wrla.org for further information.
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Online registration is now open for classroom training: Manual Estimating, Yard Operations, & Plumbing and Electrical basics.
Check out course details, dates and locations by visiting the WRLA website now.
CLICK HERE to visit our website and learn more!
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Visit our website at www.wrla.org for more information or APPLY below.
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2013/14 WRLA Bursaries & Scholarships Proudly Sponosored by:
D & D Lumbermart Ltd.
Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre
Holland Imports
NuvoIron
Cervus Equipment
All Weather Windows
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Cherry Insurance
Steel - Craft Door Products Ltd.
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The audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2012-2013 are now available to all WRLA members. If you would like a copy, please contact Lannie Mertz, Manager of Finance and Insurance, at lmertz@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253 ext. 4.
The audited statements will also be presented at the WRLA Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2014 during the Showcase in Saskatoon.
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Industry News
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Henry Company's, Blueskin VP was featured on Tuesday's Make It Right with Mike Holmes.
If you didn't tune in on Tuesday CLICK HERE to see what happened!
Make it Right is showcased on HGTV Tuesdays at 9:00pm EST
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October 2, 2013 (Calgary, AB) – TIM-BR MART Group today announced Randy Martin’s appointment as Vice President , Operations.
Formerly Vice President of Merchandise and General Manager for Western Canada, Martin joined TIM-BR MART in 2000, overseeing Chalifour and TIM-BR MARTS’ SPANCAN contracts and negotiations, as well as procurement. Martin brings to the role more than 35 years of experience in the building material and hardware industry, and has worked for public and private companies prior to joining the TIM-BR MART team.
Based in Calgary and supported by the Senior Leadership Team, Martin will report directly to the interim CEO.
In operation since 1967, TIM-BR MART Group is a $2 billion+ member-owned organization serving over 750 building material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers across Canada. The organization exists to help Canadian entrepreneurs involved in the sale of building materials and hardware be more profitable.
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In-store services like screen and glass repair, as well as blade sharpening and small engine repair, are likely already going strong this summer. Here are some ideas to keep customers coming in for services and repairs as the weather turns cold! Click Learn more below to read September Tips from NRHA!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=236478&issueID=25655 to view the full article online.
Calendar of Events
October 5 - 6, 2013
Chalifour Expo
Montreal, QC
October 5 - 7, 2013
TruServ Market
Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
October 20 - 21, 2013
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
2013-2014 WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide
Page 118
CP Distributors
NEW CONTACT: Greg Fast
NEW EMAIL: greg.fast@cpdist.ca
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