The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: August 28, 2014What's Going On
 Plumbing and Electrical with Bob
IMPORTANT INFO - Bob Sutherland will retire at the end of the year and will no longer take this traveling course to Western Canada. This is your last chance to attend Bob's unique and valuable hands on plumbing and electrical training program for those with novice and intermediate experience. October 22 - Winnipeg, MB – Plumbing with Bob Sutherland
October 23 - Winnipeg, MB –Electrical with Bob Sutherland
 Manual Estimating October 20 & 21 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 1
Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages October 22 & 23 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 2
Estimating for Residential Construction
November 3 & 4 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 1
Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages November 5 & 6 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 2
Estimating for Residential Construction Online Registration links are also available on the Education Calendar at http://www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-calendar
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44th ANNUAL WRLA INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Our Association’s Greatest Honor!
The WRLA wants to recognize the individual who is or has been actively involved in the building supply industry, who has faced challenges and recognized opportunities, and who wishes to s h are best practices with the association. This individual has received the respect of fellow members of the association through contributions to the industry, the community, and the WRLA.
Deadline for receipt of Nominations - Friday, September 5th, 2014
Nomination forms are available on our website
www.wrla.org/about-wrla/industry-achievement-award or contact Gary Hamilton at ghamilton@wrla.org or 800.661.0253 ext 1 |
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Get your Application in Today!
 Scholarship Deadline: Friday, October 3rd, 2014 For more information on the 2014/15 WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Program visit: http://wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships |
 Attention 2015 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitors Booth invoices have been emailed and are due no later than September 30, 2014. If you have not received your booth invoice or have any questions, or if you wish to cancel, please email Caren at ckelly@wrla.org If you would like to pay your booth invoice via Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only), please contact Lannie in accounting at 800-661-0253 ext. 4 or lmertz@wrla.org. All Exhibitor information is available by following this link http://www.wrla.org/exhibitors which includes the interactive floor plan. If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste or type into your web-browser.
Online registration for name badges and evening event tickets will be available on the WRLA website by September 15th.
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 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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Thanks to all those who joined us at The Links at Quarry Oaks last week for the Annual WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Tournament!
Check Out all the Photos from our events on Facebook!
STILL TIME TO REGISTER:
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Kenosee Golf Course, Kenosee, SK
STILL TIME TO REGISTER:
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Kenosee Golf Course, Kenosee, SK
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Industry News
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Bob has been in the lumber and building material industry for most of his career, working for a number of nationally known companies. Bob has had the opportunity to cover many spectrums of the industry in roles such as outside sales representative, franchise dealer partner, buyer, category manager, plant manager, most recently as Outside Contractor Sales and Pricing Manager for the GTA and Ontario markets. "Wearing many hats and sitting on all sides of the table have given me the opportunity to understand the many facets of this industry and I look forward to the challenge of recruiting new dealers to the group as well as maintaining the needs of the current membership."
Bob can be contacted via Email bobhill@torbsa.com or at 905-857-5711
Bob will be reporting to Mr. Bob Holmes the General Manager.
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- ABSDA Appoints New President
- NB Trades Given Compulsory Designation
- 2014 Summer Convention
- Home Hardware Celebrates 50 Years
- Other Industry News
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/ABSDA_New_Pres.pdf 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=282040&issueID=36432 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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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 ASSOCIATE MEMBER
EzeeDam Inc. (Head Office) 348-370, 5222-130th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 0G4
Phone: 403-690-0960
Phone TF: 877-995-4599
Main Contact: Michael Albert
(MANUFACTURER) universal window drainage pan used to assist building envelope and water management systems.
NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER TORBSA Limited (Head Office) 2 Marconi Court Unit 13
Bolton, ON L7E 1E5
Phone: 905-857-5811
Fax: 905-951-9923
Main Contacts: Bob Holmes, Bob Hill
(BUYING GROUP)
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GRAB YOUR SHARPIE! NEW MEMBER ADD Page 120 EzeeDam Inc. (Head Office) 348-370, 5222-130th Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2Z 0G4 Phone: 403-690-0960 Phone TF: 877-995-4599 Main Contact: Michael Albert mike@ezeedam.com www.ezeedam.com (MANUFACTURER) window drainage system Page 128 Landmark General Products MAIN CONTACT: Michael Givens mg@landmarkgeneralproducts.com PRODUCT LISTINGS: TOOL POUCHES, TOOLS & ACCESSORIES Page 144 Wyatt Marketing Inc. NEW ADDRESS: 1060 Murray Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 4K8 NEW MEMBER ADD Page 146 TORBSA Limited (Head Office) 2 Marconi Court Unit 13 Bolton, ON L7E 1E5 Phone: 905-857-5811 Fax: 905-951-9923 Main Contacts: Bob Holmes, Bob Hill bob@torbsa.com, bobhill@torbsa.com www.torbsa.com (BUYING GROUP) |
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=282043&issueID=36432 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!  |
