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We need your feedback to plan the WRLA Fall 2011 Education Programs.

 

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The WRLA membership year is April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012. WRLA members were sent renewal invoices and papers. You have one last chance to get it right in the printed directory. Fax or email those changes today.

* Also, your membership dues must be paid in order to reserve your booth and exhibit at the Prairie Showcase

º We will distribute the WRLA Directory & Product Source Guide in July 2011

º We want to hear from you all year. If you've made changes to your contact information, location or Banner, we want  NEED to know!


WRLA Member enquiry?

Contact Susan at the WRLA office at 800-661-0253 ext. 0 or
slabossiere@wrla.org

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If you would like to post a position or if you are looking for a new career in the
building supply industry, go to www.wrla.org/careers.html - we have many exciting opportunities available!

Email your requests to Caren at ckelly@wrla.org

 

With fuel across the Prairies at a seasonal high everyone is looking for a way to save money at the pump, especially if driving is part of your job.

All WRLA Members are eligible to apply for a Petro-Canada SUPERPASS which can save you and your company money on fuel as well as other Petro-Canada services.



CLICK HERE to download the form and apply today!

(Some restrictions apply. See form for details)

 
Industry News


The Sexton Group has added over 50 new dealer locations in the past several years as well as many new hardlines and building materials suppliers. In order to maintain and enhance our positive working rapport with our 280 member locations, and manage increasingly complex vendor relationships, we are pleased to make the following announcements.

Dave Leonzio has recently joined the Sexton Group as Business Development Manager for the Prairies. In this role, Dave is responsible for working with Sexton members in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Dave joins us from TruServ where he was responsible for business development over the past seven years. Dave’s experience in hardlines will be very useful as we continue to expand our offering of industry beating, direct-from-manufacturer, hardlines purchase programs.

Norm Bougie will be relocating to Winnipeg and effective July 1st will take on the role of Marketing Manager. Norm has had several years’ experience leading our efforts in Eastern Canada and a number of year’s prior history in the construction materials industry. This appointment will enable the Sexton Group to work closely with our expanding supplier base to ensure Sexton members remain competitive in their local markets.

Phil Brown has recently joined the Sexton Group as Business Development Manager for Eastern Canada. Phil has senior leadership experience in the construction materials and hardlines industry. Most recently Phil was responsible for the start-up and successful market introduction of Prime Source, North America’s largest supplier of construction fasteners, to the Canadian market. The addition of Phil to our team, positions the Sexton Group well for continued expansion in Eastern Canada.

The Sexton Group remains true to its mission of negotiating industry leading product supply programs and delivering them to our members cost effectively, day-in-day out. With a total staff of 12 strong and experienced people, the Sexton Group continues be, by far, the most efficient and focused buying group in Canada.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Steve Buckle at 204-694-0269 or
buckle@sextongroup.com

 
Calendar of Events

June 2. 2011
WRLA Board of Directors Summer Meeting
Calgary, AB

August. 12. 2011
WRLA Bursary Application deadline
www.wrla.org

August. 23. 2011
WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament
Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Steinbach, MB
www.wrla.org

September 1. 2011
Calgary Classic
Sundre, AB
Mikejr@thehomeimprovementwarehouse.com

September 8. 2011
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK
ddlumber@sasktel.net

 
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