Last chance to register for Manual Estimating!
Courses start next week October 24 - 27 in Winnipeg
Plumbing and Electrical with Bob Sutherland – Calgary and Winnipeg
Retail Business Management Studies Program – Edmonton
CLICK HERE to visit the education calendar and register today!
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WRLA Retail Members - show guides are in the mail!
Online registration for your name badges and evening events will be open by October 14th! www.wrla.org- have your credit card ready - you must pay for your evening events at time of registration!
If you require assistance registering please call Grace or Susan at 800-661-0253 or 204-957-1077
Don't forget to reserve your hotel rooms now!
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Please sign and return your Exhibitor Contracts and Health & Safety Forms NOW (if you haven't already).
Exhibitor Booth Payments are now PAST DUE (September 30, 2011)!
If payment is not received by October 21st (at the very latest) you will not appear in the December Show edition of the YardStick! To pay via credit card please call Lannie at 800-661-0253 ext. 4
All show information can be found by following this link http://www.wrla.org/prairieshowcase/exhibitor_guide.html
If you would like to cancel your booth, please send an email to ckelly@wrla.org
Online Registration for your name badges and evening events will be available by October 14th - so watch www.wrla.org for links - don't assume someone else has registered you - check and make sure to avoid the line-up at the door! Have your credit card ready - you must pay for your evening events at time of registration!
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Booth Staffers Attitude and Etiquette
We often avoid the Attitude and Etiquette portion of our pre-show meetings. (Or sometimes that is the only thing we talk about - "don't drink, don't smoke and don't eat your lunch") This segment is vital to your exhibiting success since the outcome is very visible, but it must be presented in the positive if it is to be received and internalized.
• Wear your badge on the right hand side so it can be seen by your visitor when shaking hands.
• If you don't know the answer to a question, say so and use it as an excuse to follow up after the show with the answer when you locate it.
• Make only those commitments that you and others can keep - visitors remember staffer commitments, especially those that are not kept.
• Exhibiting is a TEAM event - other staffers are counting on you and you on them.
• Visit with prospects, only. A crowd of staffers does not attract a crowd of visitors.
• Smile - 90% of the time if you smile, someone will smile back at you.
• The exhibit is your office away from the office - as visitors see your environment, they see your company and make a judgment as to whether they want to do business with you.
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The WRLA would like to announce Castle Building Centres is the new Platinum sponsor for the Opening Night Meet & Greet - Thank you!
We would also like to thank the following sponsors for their new and continued support:
Platinum Level:
Castle Building Centres - Opening Night Meet & Greet
Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors - Gala Evening
The Sexton Group - Closing Night Party
Gold Level:
Lanchashire Distribution
Epicor
Home Hardware Building Centre
Madero Doors & Hardware - New
Owens Corning
RONA
Ply Gem
Silver Level:
Can-Cell Industries
Naylor
Guardian Distribution
Steel-Craft
All-Fab
Bronze Level:
Mitten - New
NewDuchesne - New
Morneau Shepell
CanWelBroadLeaf
Cherry Insurance
Alliance Door
Harris Rebar
National Forest Products - New
Resisto
Convention Club Level:
SELJAX
OCG Business Software
National Concrete & Accessories
ProfitMaster Canada
Johns Mansville
Thank you to all our sponsors, your support is very much appreciated!
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Alliance Door Products, a major wholesale distributor with branches in Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Abbotsford, Calgary, Winnipeg and Ontario has launched a new website: http://www.alliancedoorproducts.com
The new site is divided into distinct sub-sites for the USA, Western Canada and Eastern Canada and each site contains product information and resources for interior doors, exterior doors and millwork.
The site offers a rich source of information on products and services available and features twitter and LinkedIn links, a large Photo Gallery and a Latest News section.
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According to Skills/Compétences Canada, a national not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies, WorldSkills London 2011 marks Canada's best overall performance for medallions from any WorldSkills Competition. At the 2009 WorldSkills Competition held in Calgary, Canada won thirteen medallions of excellence.
"Preparing for WorldSkills London 2011 has been an intensive two-year training process for the 34 young competitors who make up Team Canada," said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer, Skills/Compétences Canada. "We are exceptionally grateful for their enthusiasm and hard work and congratulate them on their excellent overall performance. With ongoing support from the Government of Canada, industry leaders and educators, these talented young people represent a bright future for Canada's skilled trade and technology workforce, and we couldn't be more proud."
WorldSkills London 2011 represents Canada's eleventh participation in WorldSkills, an international Competition which takes place every two years and brings together the world's brightest in skilled trades and technology. This year's Competition brought together more than 1000 competitors from 51 Member countries/regions who participated in team and individual competitions. Team Canada, one of the largest delegations Canada has ever sent to WorldSkills, competed in 32 of the 45 skills categories.
TEAM CANADA RESULTS FROM WORLDSKILLS LONDON 2011
Medal Winners
Name Trade Award Home Province / Region
Jonathan Sinke Cabinetmaking BRONZE ON
Jenica Bubar Beauty Therapy BRONZE NB
Aaron Hebb Car Painting BRONZE NS
Ryan Gomes Aircraft Maintenance BRONZE ON
Medallions of Excellence Winners (Point Scores over 500)
Name Trade Award Home Province / Region
Thierry Lecours and Gabriel Thérien Mechatronics Medallion of Excellence QC
Michael A. Christensen Mechanical Engineering Design - CAD Medallion of Excellence BC
Steven Heidel IT - Software Solutions for Businesses Medallion of Excellence SK
Mikael Hudon Welding Medallion of Excellence QC
Nigel Renschler Autobody Repair Medallion of Excellence AB
Timothy Twa Electrical Installations Medallion of Excellence AB
Nicolas Richard Bricklaying Medallion of Excellence QC
Benjamin Church and Adrian Schut Mobile Robotics Medallion of Excellence ON
Kaylyn Mack Ladies' - Mens' Hairdressing Medallion of Excellence SK
Marie-Ève Lazure Confectionery - Pastry Cook Medallion of Excellence QC
Claude Côté Automobile Technology Medallion of Excellence QC
Antoine Corriveau Cooking Medallion of Excellence QC
Hubert Gravel Restaurant Service Medallion of Excellence QC
Sean Donnan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Medallion of Excellence AB
Guillaume Parent IT Network Systems Administration Medallion of Excellence QC
Andrew Power Graphic Design Technology Medallion of Excellence NL
More information on WorldSkills London2011, including complete international results, is available at: www.skillscanada.com
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Rona, the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, in partnership with The Calgary Flames Foundation for Life and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Goals & Dreams fund, revealed today to the mayor Nenshi and to the community, the newly refurbished Whitehorn Community Association Rink.
To mark the official unveiling of the facility, representative from both organizations were on hand including Calgary Flames Defenseman Jay Bowmeester and Forward David Moss, who is also representing the NHLPA. Community members and students from the surrounding three schools were treated to an autograph session from some of their favourite Flames.
"Together, RONA, the Calgary Flames Foundation and the NHLPA share a commitment to the promotion of important values like team spirit, social responsibility and determination. To show this in a tangible way, we teamed up and refurbished the outdoor rink, which is now completely renovated and ready for young people here in the region to enjoy," said Luc Rodier, RONA’s Vice President, Retail for Western Canada. "Restoration of the outdoor rink at the Whitehorn Community Centre is in keeping with our goal to promote physical activity among young people. It’s also a way of thanking the community for their loyalty and support."
"We have been blessed to have the support of Calgarians for over 30 years now and this is one of many ways we express our thanks." said Ken King, President and CEO of the Calgary Flames. "The Whitehorn community is a caring community that, like most communities, faces many challenges. The children who attend the surrounding schools or utilize the rink on the weekend derserve a clean and safe place to play year round." added King. "We want to thank not only the many organizations who joined us in this project but also the members of the community."
"The NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund is excited to partner on this project with the Calgary Flames Foundation and Rona. By rebuilding the Whitehorn Community Outdoor Rink and donating 75 complete sets of equipment to the surrounding schools, the members of the NHLPA are helping to provide deserving children with the opportunity to chase their dreams on the ice this winter," said Devin Smith, NHLPA Goals & Dreams Chairman.
The three surrounding schools—Colonel J. Fred Scott School, École St. Wilfrid School and Annie Gale School utilize the Whitehorn Community Association Rink year-round as part of their physical education curriculum. Thanks to the generosity of the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund, each school will receive 25 bags of hockey equipment. This gift was in addition to new hockey nets, player’s benches and rubber mats donated by the group whose focus is helping kids get involved in the sport of hockey.
RONA and The Calgary Flames Foundation For Life invested over $60,000 to modernize and substantially upgrade the outdoor rink, which is located next to the Whitehorn Community Centre. RONA employees and members of The Calgary Flames devoted many hours working as volunteers to make the rink good as new, including laying new asphalt, upgrades to the lighting system, complete replacement of the rinkboards and painting the storage space for equipment.
In addition, Enmax generously funded the upgrade to an LED lighting system, which is both environmentally friendly and will reduce overall costs to the community association.
Completion of the renovations was also made possible by the expertise of the Vermilion Energy/YWCA Skills Training Centre, which helps equip women with the skills needed to become self-reliant and economically stable, and Home Court .
RONA’s partnership with The Calgary Flames is a natural outcome of the company’s longstanding commitment to sports at both amateur and professional levels in Canada. RONA is a national partner with Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams for the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games It is also a proud partner of the Calgary Stampeders, the Vancouver Canucks Hockey Club and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which notably includes the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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To view our WRLA Education Calendar CLICK HERE
October 27-28, 2011
Hardlines Conference 2011
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Toronto, ON
Contact: brady@hardlines.ca
October 29 - 30, 2011
Chalifour Fall Market
www.chalifourexpo.com
Place Bonaventure, Montreal, QC
November 2 - 6, 2011
Sexton Member Conference
San Diego, CA
www.sextongroup.com
November 17 - 18, 2012
New Canadian Home Improvement Show
Toronto Congress Centre
e-info@canadianhomeimprovementshow.com
November 24 - 26, 2011
RONA 2012 Spring Market
Le palais des Congress, Montreal PQ
January 18-20, 2012
2012 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
ckelly@wrla.org
February 2, 3, & 4, 2012
Orgill 2012 Spring Market
Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com
March 30-31, 2012
TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
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NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Globe Union Canada / Eurostream
189 Earl Stewart Drive - Unit #5
Aurora, ON L4G 6V5
Phone: 905-907-7220
Fax: 905-713-9921
Main Contact: Shelly Klimtschuck
Shelly.klimtschuck@globeunion.com
www.eurostream.ca
(Manufacturer) bath and kitchen fixtures, bath accessories, vanities, shower heads.
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