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Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: August 14, 2014What's Going On
WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Tournament
Tuesday, August 19, 2014, The Links at Quarry Oaks, Steinbach, MB
Registration 9:30 a.m.
Shotgun start 11:00 a.m.
Go to www.wrla.org Friday to view team listings.
WRLA 9th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 4, 2014, Sundre Golf Club, Sundre, AB
Thursday, September 4, 2014, Sundre Golf Club, Sundre, AB
**SOLD OUT**
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Kenosee Golf Course, Kenosee, SK
Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Kenosee Golf Course, Kenosee, SK
Thank you for supporting the WRLA Bursary and Scholarship Fund!
 Housing Policy/Disclaimer:The WRLA, producer of the WRLA 2015 Buying Show, would like to remind all Show attendees and exhibitors that WRLA 2015 Buying Show uses ICS (International Conference Services Ltd.) for show accommodations.
*Any claims by any other organization stating that they are the official WRLA 2015 Buying Show housing agency are untrue.
Please go to www.wrla.org/buying-show for hotel booking information.
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The 2014 -2015 WRLA Annual Directory will be in the mail by the end of July
Each membership will receive one directory.
Additional copies are available to members only at a cost of $60 each.
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Industry News
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August 11, 2014 – TIM-BR MART Group, the largest buying group for Independents in Canada, appoints Yves Guérin into the role of Sales Development Supervisor for St-Nicolas, Quebec, Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) division.
Guérin brings with him over 28 years of experience in LBM sales where he’s held sales management and supervisory roles at CanExel, (J.Géo. Chalifour) Chalifour Canada, and Guardian Building Products Distribution. Reporting directly to TIM-BR MART’s National Director of Business Development, Eddie Durocher, Guerin will be responsible for overseeing the St-Nicolas Sales Development Team and ensuring operational efficiency in all aspects of LBM sales. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=280099&issueID=36430 to view the full article online. |
 If you always feel behind—and think the only way to stay on top of your business is to work non-stop—try these time management tips. 1. Itemize tasks 2. Turn off technology 3. Set boundaries 4. Schedule Strategically 5. Quiet time 6. Get help Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=280093&issueID=36430 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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August 14 – 16, 2014
Orgill Fall Market
Chicago, IL
August 19, 2014
WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament
Steinbach, MB
September 4, 2014
WRLA Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Sundre, AB
September 4 & 5, 2014
RONA Dealer Market Montreal, QC
September 10 - 13, 2014
BSIA 2014 Westcoast Building & Hardware Show
Whistler, BC
September 17, 2014
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK
September 20 -23, 2014
Home Hardware Fall Market St. Jacobs, ON
September 27 - 29, 2014
TruServ Fall Market Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Contact :kreimer@truserv.ca
October 22 & 23, 2014
2014 Hardlines Conference
Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre
October 22 & 23, 2014
Plumbing & Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, MB
November 6 - 10, 2014
Sexton Member Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
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NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Alpine Lumber
Box 70
628 Sparwood Dr.
Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0
Phone 250-425-2411
Fax: 250-425-2397
Main Contact: John Perry
(RETAILER) TIM-BR MART
Lumberworld
3955 Quadra St.
Victoria, BC V8X 1J7
Phone: 250-479-7151
Fax: 250-479-3743
Main Contact: Jarrett Flaig
(RETAILER) (CASTLE)
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER Keystone Patio (Head Office)
Box 7
Warren, MB R0C 3E0
Phone 204-322-5332
Fax: 204-322-5435
Main Contact: Randy Skulsky
(MANUFACTURER) paving stones, patio blocks and other concrete products
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GRAB YOUR SHARPIE! ADD PRODUCT SOURCE
The Luxwood Corporation
COMPUTERS & CONSULTING
ESTIMATING
SOFTWARE
Page 78
Thorsby, AB
NEW COMPANY NAME: Thorsby Home Hardware Building Centre
OLD COMPANY NAME: Hoffman’s Hardware Ltd.
NEW BOX NUMBER: Box 920
NEW CONTACT: Rose Oliver
NEW EMAIL: rose.oliver@homehardware.ca
Page 104
ADD - Alpine Lumber
Box 70
628 Sparwood Dr.
Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0
Phone 250-425-2411
Fax: 250-425-2397
Main Contact: John Perry
(RETAILER) TIM-BR MART
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ADD - Lumberworld
3955 Quadra St.
Victoria, BC V8X 1J7
Phone: 250-479-7151
Fax: 250-479-3743
Main Contact: Jarrett Flaig
(RETAILER) (CASTLE)
Page 120-121 Expocrete, an Oldcastle Company
St. Albert, AB
CORRECT EMAIL: john.moroz@oldcastle.com
Expocrete, an Oldcastle Company
Acheson, AB
CORRECT EMAIL: john.moroz@oldcastle.com
Expocrete, an Oldcastle Company
Balzac, AB
CORRECT EMAIL: jeaneen.galas@oldcastle.com
Expocrete, an Oldcastle Company
Winnipeg, MB
CORRECT EMAIL: lee.hotas@oldcastle.com
Expocrete, an Oldcastle Company
Saskatoon, SK
CORRECT EMAIL: ron.berry@oldcastle.com
Page 127
ADD Keystone Patio (Head Office)
Box 7
Warren, MB R0C 3E0
Phone 204-322-5332
Fax: 204-322-5435
Main Contact: Randy Skulsky
(MANUFACTURER) paving stones, patio blocks and other concrete products |
Association Publications
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Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=280096&issueID=36430 to view the full article online. |
WRLA Videos
 Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel. Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership! Check it out here!  |
