The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: January 9, 2014
What's Going On
Going to the 2014 WRLA Prairie Showcase?
Join us for our first NexGEN Networking Session!
This program will be for the Next Generation; designed by the Next Generation.
When:
Friday, January 24, 2014
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
(Last day of the 2014 Prairie Showcase)
Where:
Prairieland Park
Help yourself to our Buffet and join us in Breakout Room #5 - Hall A
Watch for NexGEN Signage!
Help the WRLA develop a program where you can become engaged and create relationships with other professionals and leaders in the Western Canadian Building Supply Industry.
For Details and to REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE
Having trouble? Paste this URL into your browser http://www.cvent.com/d/k4qkr1
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Our Association’s Greatest Honour - Watch now to find out who the 43rd WRLA Annual Industry Achievement Award Recipient is!
WRLA T.V is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Annoucements | Highlights from Industry Events | Advertising | New Products | Helpful Tips
CLICK HERE for our Media Kit and to find out how you can advertise on WRLA T.V!
CLICK HERE to Watch Now!
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 Hi Retailers,
My name is Professor Woody O’Tool
My colleagues have been very busy inventing some pretty cool items for you!
Let us know which invention & booth
are the best!
Included with your badges are 2 entry forms for Retailers Choice Crystal Awards. One for Best New Product and the other for Best Booth. You make the decision!
Drop off your completed entry forms in the WRLA booth in Hall C by 11am Friday!
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Give your company and product a boost!
Enter your new product in the New Product Showcase Crystal Awards
For Details and Form CLICK HERE
*Only those companies exhibiting at the WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show are eligible to enter the New Product Showcase Awards.
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The Board of Directors extends this special invitation to all Retail, Associate and Affiliate members to attend the Annual General Meeting and take advantage of the opportunity to voice your opinions and ask questions
There will be an election for two (2) new board members - For those members unable to attend the AGM but would still like to have their voice heard, we have attached a Proxy Vote application. This proxy will allow another qualified member to vote on your behalf.
As Per Article 9.4) Not less than 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting, the nominating committee shall circulate a listing of the nominees for Director to the membership together with a profile of each.
Nominee Bios:
Scott McKee
Director of Store Support for McMunn & Yates Building Supplies. I have been part of the retail building material supply business for over 17 years. It all started as a summer job, driving the forklift and delivery truck. When I completed university, Mark McMunn convinced me to come back to work and I haven’t looked back since! In this time, I have had the opportunity to learn many sides of the business including Sales & Contract Sales, Kitchen Design, and Store Manager and now I’m proud to say I’m involved with all our Retail Store Operations.
Don Wygiera
Started with Beaver Lumber in Calgary, in early 1986. Worked his way up through the ranks and then moved the family to Chilliwack, B.C in 1991 to open a new Beaver Store. After 4 great years there they headed back Calgary where Don started with the Home Depot. In March 1999 he left Home Depot for the UFA, United Farmers of Alberta. 15 years later, Don’s proud to say that he’s still here as the Lumber & Post Buyer as well as the Lead Buyer, Building and Construction Supplies.
CLICK HERE for the 2014 Proxy Form
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Canada’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (NFPC) came into force on October 17, 2011 and all federally incorporated organizations have until October 17, 2014 to comply with the Act. This new Act is designed to increase transparency and accountability and provide organizations with more modern governance principles.
The WRLA Board of Directors have approved the new by-laws and Articles of Continuance and recommended that both the by-laws and Articles of Continuance be referred to members for approval at WRLA Annual General Meeting on January 23, 2014 in Saskatoon.
Letter to Members - Regarding WRLA By-Law Amendments - CLICK HERE
DRAFT By-Laws - CLICK HERE
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Platinum Sponsors
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond Sponsors
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart
Gold Sponsors
All Weather Windows
EPICOR
Home Hardware Stores Limited
iRecycle
Lancashire Distribution
RONA
Taiga
ProfitMaster Canada
Silver Sponsors
All Fab Building Components
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.
Naylor Publishing
Bronze Sponsors
Alexandria Moulding
Alliance Door
CanWel Building Materials Division
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Duchesne et Fils ltee
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Harris Rebar
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
National Forrest Products
Olfa
Quikrete/Taget Products
Resisto
Seljax
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Industry News
This month the NRHA in partnership with the WRLA offer you tips on Loss Prevention Four Ways to Prevent Shoplifting - and yes one of them is good customer service! And how to make a plan for philanthropy, we all get busy - but it's an important decision to make, making time for your community. Click Learn more below to find out how!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=248347&issueID=32897 to view the full article online.
Home Hardware Stores Limited will once again welcome contractors, renovators, builders and trades people to attend its annual Tough as Nails Contractor Tradeshows. The popular series, which kicks off in Sudbury, Ontario on January 9, will stop in six cities across Canada, providing attendees with the opportunity to learn about new products, meet industry experts, attend seminars and network with other building and renovation professionals.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=248455&issueID=32897 to view the full article online.
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A new look for the Hardlines website now includes a history of the Canadian home improvement marketplace in one location. Back issues of the HARDLINES e-newsletter, representing a weekly chronicle of home improvement retailing for almost two decades, are now available for public use, while breaking news becomes easier than ever to access.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=248465&issueID=32897 to view the full article online.
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Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Fantastic Fall Shopping Spree. This exciting nation-wide promotion was held October 1st to November 30th and was open to all Castle member locations across Canada. Castle customers had the opportunity to fill out a ballot in store for the opportunity to win one of three $5000.00 Castle Shopping Sprees. The prizes were awarded regionally with one winner per region. Click Learn more below to find out the winners!
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Press_Release_-_Castle_Fantastic_Fall_Shopping_Spree_-_Regional_Winners_Declared.pdf to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
January 22 - 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Prairieland Park - Saskatoon, Sk
ckelly@wrla.org
January 22, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Opening Night Meet & Greet
Radisson Hotel - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
January 23, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Gala Evening
TCU Place - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
January 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Closing Night Party
TCU Place - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Eston Building Supply Ltd.
Box 1190
122 Railway Ave. W.
Eston, SK S0L 1A0
Phone: 306-962-4745
Fax: 306-962-4746
Main Contact: Dayton McIvor
Estonbuildingsupply@gmail.com
(Retailer) Sexton
Revelstoke Home Hardware Building Centre
Box 140
201 Campbell Avenue
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Phone: 250-837-2185
Fax: 250-837-2184
Main Contact: Sheryl Hermansen
shermansen@homehbc.com
(Retailer) HOME HARDWARE
Trail Home Hardware Building Centre
8130 Old Waneta Rd.
Trail, BC V1R 4X1
Phone:250-364-1311
Fax: 250-364-2517
Main Contact: Tim Harding
tharding@homehbc.com
(Retailer) HOME HARDWARE
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Hardwoods Specialty Products LP. (Head Office)
895 Keewatin St.
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2X4
Phone: 204-633-6150
Fax: 204-694-5037
Main Contact: Wayne Chambers
wchambers@hardwoods-inc.com
www.hardwoods-inc.com
(Wholesaler) (Distributor) (Importer) hardwood lumber and plywoods, related sheet good, Melamine, particle board, Mdf, phenolic face form plywood, underlayment, hardwood decking
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