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Exhibitor Contracts and invoices will be sent out by the end of August.  Please complete your contract and either fax or email back to Caren at ckelly@wrla.org as soon as possible - your invoice is due in 30 days - which means payment is due on or before September 30th to secure your booth(s)! 

The Exhibitor Manual is available for downloading by following this link http://www.wrla.org/prairieshowcase/exhibitor_guide.html  Please ensure you read all sections.

If circumstances have changed and you plan NOT to exhibit please email me, so I can rent the booth to the next on the waitlist.

Online registration for booth personnel name tags and evening events will be available at www.wrla.org in early October.  Everyone must register!

 


We are pleased to offer you this chance to increase your company’s strategic position and become "top-of-mind" with retailers. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $500 to $20,000. Each category guarantees the sponsor profile, recognition, and access to attending retailers.

The sponsorship program has been modified for the 2012 show. After a thorough review by the Board of Directors, it was decided to give enhanced value to all sponsors by recognizing them throughout the year and not just during the Prairie Showcase. As such, with the exception of the Platinum Sponsored evening events, we will no longer attach an event or program to the various sponsorship levels.

If you would like to sponsor the 2012 Prairie Showcase and did NOT receive your sponsorship package, click here to download

Our theme is 2012 Prairie Showcase "The Wild West at its Best"! The Wednesday, Opening Night Meet and Greet, proudly sponsored by TIM-BR Marts Ltd., will feature Anders Magis and will be held at the Radisson Hotel, mezzanine floor.

On Thursday, the Gala evening will feature funny men "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood" proudly sponsored by Jeld-Wen, and will be held on 2nd floor of TCU Place. 

Llast but not least the Friday Closing Night Party, "April Wine" and "Loverboy" will rock us. This night, proudly sponsored by the Sexton Group Inc., will also be held at TCU Place, 2nd floor.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at 800-661-0253 ext #3 or by email ckelly@wlra.org .

Thank you for your continued support of the WRLA Prairie Showcase.

Current 2012 sponsors are: CanWelBroadleaf, Cherry Insurance; Duchense et Fils Ltee, Harris Rebar, Mitten Inc., Resisto, National Concrete Accessories, OGC Inc. ProfitMaster Canada, Epicor Software. Home Hardward Stores Limited, Lancashire Distribution, Owens Corning, PlyGem, RONA, JELD-WEN, the Sexton Group, TIM-BR Marts, Guardian Building Products, Naylor Publishing, & Steel-Craft Door Products.

 

What’s NEW on the schedule?

Plumbing and Electrical with Bob Sutherland

Make your employees more valuable. Let Bob instruct and inspire students on the rudiments of plumbing and electrical.

Plumbing with Bob Sutherland NOVEMBER 7, Calgary, ABonline registration coming soon
Electrical with Bob Sutherland NOVEMBER 8, Calgary, ABonline registration coming soon
Plumbing with Bob Sutherland NOVEMBER 24, Winnipeg, MBonline registration coming soon
Electrical with Bob Sutherland NOVEMBER 25, Winnipeg, MBonline registration coming soon


Manual Estimating

Estimating Fundamentals OCTOBER 3 & 4 Leduc, AB
Estimating for Residential Construction OCTOBER 5 & 6 Leduc, AB
Advance Estimating Forum – OCTOBER 7 Leduc, AB
Estimating Fundamentals OCTOBER 17 & 18 Winnipeg, MB
Estimating for Residential Construction OCTOBER 19 & 20 Winnipeg, MB

Online Registration is NOW OPEN for the following courses
CLICK HERE to REGISTER NOW

 

Please make the following changes to your copy fo the
2011-2012 WRLA Directory & Product Source Guide



Also, you may cross-reference contact information using our online directory
CLICK HERE for the ONLINE DIRECTORY

Page 31 and Page 54
Correct Name: UFA Co-operative Limited
REMOVE FAX
New Email: Donald.snider@ufa.com

Page 91
Sanford Lumber & Building Supplies
New Owner / Main Contact: Andrea Morann
amorann@mymts.net

Page 94
Umingmak Supply (2007) Ltd.
NEW NAME: Umingmak Supply / BLCS Development Ltd.
New Main Contact: Jim Walker
jimw@umingmak.com

Page 126
PrimeSource Building Products
(Calgary Branch)
Correct Address:
6666 – 40th St. SE
Calgary, AB T2C 2A5

Page 129
Product Source Guide TAB
Woodland Supply & Mfg. Ltd.
ADD: Distributed also by:
Summit Distributors Inc. (page. 129)
Edmonton, AB
 





Thanks everyone for toughing it out at the WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament. It was a hot day with a high of 37 degrees. Visit our website to read more about the tournament and watch for the full report in the November YardStick.

The WRLA Calgary Classic September 1 at the Sundre Golf Course
There will also be a "MILL TOUR" tour of West Fraser Treated – Sundre at 9:30 a.m. that morning before golf. Contact Mike Doyle at The Home Improvement Warehouse and the WRLA website for details and registration forms.

CLICK HERE for details on the Calgary Classic

The WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament held September 8 in Moose Mountain, SK. It’s worth the trip. Visit the WRLA website for details and registration and sponsorship forms

CLICK HERE for details on the Kenosee Tournament

 
Industry News
WRLA Industry Achievement Award Nominations are being accepted until September 9th!

"This Is Our Association’s Greatest Honor"

The WRLA Industry Achievement Award is celebrating its 39th Anniversary. This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA and the communities in which they live.

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 share 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.

We invite you to honor your mentor, colleague, vendor, competitor, or a friend. Nominations are now being accepted - Deadline is September 9, 2011

Click here to download the 2011 Industry Achievement Nomination Form
 
Calendar of Events


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

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


September 18-20, 2011
Home Hardware Fall Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
mailto:tammie.piel@homehardare.ca


October 1, 2011
WRLA Scholarship Application deadline
http://www.wrla.org


October 1 - 3, 2011
TruServ Canada Fall Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
http://www.truserv.com

October 3-7, 2011
Manual Estimating Program
Edmonton, AB
http://www.wrla.org/education_courses.html

October 17 - 20, 2011
Manual Estimating Program
Winnipeg, MB
http://www.wrla.org/education_courses.html

To View our Full Events Calendar CLICK HERE

 
Member Updates


NEW RETAIL MEMBER

Whitemouth Home Hardware
Box 247
155 Railway Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R0E 2G0
Phone: 204-348-2638
Fax: 204-348-7150
Main Contact: Rudie Friesen
whitemouthhh@mts.net
(Retailer) Home Hardware

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Alu-Rex Inc. (Head Office)
2180 Ave. de la rotonde
Charny, QC G6X 2L8
Phone: 418-832-7632
Toll Free: 888-909-2224
Fax: 418-832-4587
Main Contact: Didier Sevigny
Didier.sevigny@alu-rex.com
www.alu-rex.com
(Manufacturer) eavestrough related products – leaf guards, hangers (continuous)

MOEN Inc. Canada (Head Office)
3816 Bristol Circle
Oakville, ON L6H 5S7
Phone: 905-829-3400
Toll Free: 800-465-6130
Fax: 905-829-3008
Main Contact: Robbie Long
rlong@moen.com
www.moen.ca
(Manufacturer) faucets, plumbing repair parts, bath safety and bath hardware

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
All Weather Windows Ltd.

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