The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: September 11, 2014What's Going On
2015 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors
Platinum
Castle Building Centers
JELD-WEN
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond
PlyGem
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart
Gold
All Weather Windows
Epicor
Naylor Publishing
ProfitMaster Canada
Silver
All Fab Building
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Task Tools
Bronze
Alexandria Moulding
CanWel
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Quikrete/Target Products
Seljax
 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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 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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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 |
 Plumbing and Electrical with Bob
IMPORTANT - 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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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 |
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Industry News
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Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. continues to attract members in all regions of Canada, including the thriving province of Ontario, fastest growing buying group in the country. It is with great pleasure that Castle welcomes their newest independent member location Napanee Brick and Tile Works. Castle’s latest member is a prominent, highly respected building materials and supply retailer in Napanee; family owned and operated business for over 100 years. "I am very pleased to welcome Napanee Brick & Tile Works to the Castle family." Ken Jenkins, President Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=284048&issueID=36434 to view the full article online. |
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We continue to hear about the on-going issue of data breach. Target, UPS, and a number of US and Canadian Government departments have been affected. Now Home Depot is the latest high profile target to be affected with customer data believed to be on sale through underground web-sites, not to mention countless other smaller organizations that do not make the headlines.  PROTECT YOURSELF Data Breach & Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage The WRLA and partner HUB International are proud to offer Data Breach & Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage. It goes without saying, better safe than sorry. Want to learn more?
Check out the links below for more on Home Depot's latest Security Breach |
 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=284044&issueID=36434 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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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
Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies 2580 Gilmore Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5C 4T5
Phone: 604-437-1111
Fax: 604-437-1772
Main Contact: Mark Hayden
(RETAILER) RONA Corporate
Northcoast Building Products Ltd.
14682 - 66th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3S 1Z9
Phone: 604-597-8884
Fax: 604-597-0854
Main Contact: Keith Craig
(RETAILER) Sexton Group
Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre
P.O. Box 550
Campbell River, BC V9W 5C1
Physical: 1270 Dogwood Street
Campbell River, BC V9W 3A4
Phone: 250-287-7147
Fax: 250-286-9962
Main Contact: Gary Thulin
(RETAILER) Home Hardware
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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=284046&issueID=36434 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!  |
