WRLA Toolbox: December 18, 2014
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Welcome to the ToolBox, your portal to WRLA member news and information within the LBM market. We invite you to learn more about what's going on within your association and the companies whose products and/or services you utilize.

What's Going On

The WRLA Team wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Dec. 22 & 23 |  8am - 4pm
Dec. 24 - 26 | CLOSED
Dec. 29 & 30 | 8am - 4pm
Dec. 31 - Jan. 2 | CLOSED

*Please Note:
  • Online Registration for the 2015 WRLA Buying Show will remain open over the holidays
  • The next issue of The Toolbox newsletter will come out January 8th, 2015.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
 

In accordance with By-Law 7.1, Gary Hamilton, President of the WRLA, announces that the Annual General Meeting of the WRLA will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 22, 2015 in the Palomino Room at the BMO Stampede Park located in Calgary, Alberta.  

The purpose of this meeting will be:
  • Through an election, to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for an Associate Member representing the province of Saskatchewan
  • To approve the WRLA Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014
  • To appoint the auditor for the WRLA
  • To adopt the minutes of the 2014 Annual General Meeting
  • To hear reports from the Chair of the Board, the President, and a number of standing committees. 

In accordance to section 8 of our By-Laws, the Nominating Committee is presenting Mark Kuzma from Taiga Building Products in Regina, Saskatchewan as the nominee to fill Board of Directors vacancy for a Saskatchewan Associate Member. 

CLICK HERE to view Mark Kuzma's Profile and the AGM Agenda

 


While you register for name badges be sure to get your tickets for all 3 Evening Events!

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 |  7:00 - 11:00pm | Ticket $40
Opening Night at the WRLA Saloon
proudly Sponsored by CASTLE

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015  |  7:00 - 11:00pm | Ticket $80
WRLA 125th Anniversary Celebration
proudly Sponsored by JELD-WEN

Friday, Jan. 23, 2015  |  7:00 - 11:00pm | Ticket $80
Closing Night Party with Paul Brandt
proudly Sponsored by SEXTON

And join us for our FREE After-party on Friday night following Paul Brandt!

 

If you have already registered for the Show, Thank you!
If not, you can register online by typing this link into your web-browser: www.wrla.org/buying-show 

Included with your registration package (pick up at the show or buying group meeting): 
  • Name Badge
  • Schedule of Events
  • Purchased Evening Event Tickets
  • $1,000 Retail Attendance Draw Tickets (one for each day – 2 draws daily)
  • Best New Product Ballot Form
  • Best Booth Ballot Form

CLICK HERE For the complete Retailers Update and a detailed outline of the Best Booth & New Products Awards criteria

Did you know all Show information is available at www.wrla.org/about-the-show 
 

Check out our Exhibitors Guide on our website at www.wrla.org/buying-show 
  • Have you Registered Online for you name badges and evening event tickets?
  • Have you checked out the interactive floor plan to find your booth?  It’s pretty cool and when accessed from your smart phone via our website it becomes mobile.
  • Have you read all sections of the Exhibitor Guide? 
  • Have you read Section 18 & 19  - Safety Checklist and Fire Department Requirements?
  • Did you know Advance Show Warehousing is available – Section 21
  • Have you checked out the new Move-in Schedule - Section 23 
  • Have you ordered your tables, chairs, sign hanging, etc., yet?  See Service Providers Page - All forms are available online.  
  • Food for purchase is available in the exhibition hall from the concessions or in Hall D in the Food Court area where you can sit and relax with a sandwich or hot meal $6 -15 (receipts for purchases will be provided by cashier) Sorry, there is no more free lunch
NEW PRODUCTS
Feature a new product in the Innovation Station, It's Retailers Choice Awards!
Who better to choose than those that sell the product and interact with Booth Personal?

PALLET / SHOW SPECIALS
If you would like us to promote your Show Special with pricing, email it to ckelly@wrla.org and we will email out with the Pallet Specials.

CLICK HERE for the New Products Form
CLICK HERE for the Show Specials Form

 

New WRLA TV. Episode

We're getting excited for Calgary - See what our members had to say!


Register for the 2015 Buying Show Today - CLICK HERE

Or visit our website at www.wrla.org/buying-show for more Show information.

 
2015 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors

Platinum
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.

Diamond
PlyGem
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart Group

Gold
All Weather Windows
Epicor
Naylor Association Solutions
ProfitMaster Canada

Silver
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
Task Tools

Bronze
Alexandria Moulding
CanWel
Cherry Insurance 
DelRoc Industries
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
National Forest Products
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Quikrete/Target Products
Seljax
 
Industry News

St. Jacobs, ON, DECEMBER 18, 2014 –  Home Hardware Stores Limited also announced that Dale MacPherson has accepted the Senior Director, National Retail Operations position, effective immediately, and will be responsible for all Retail Operations and Dealer Development functions across Canada in addition to his existing responsibilities. 

"Dale brings many years of experience in the Operations group to his new appointment and we look forward to his ongoing contributions and leadership," said Davis.

Also announced this week within the Operations group, Sherri Amos has accepted the position of Director, Dealer Support effective January 5, 2015. Sherri replaces Bill Ferguson who has retired from the position, but remains with the company.

"Sherri has been a valuable member of the Home team as the Retail Education & Communication Assistant Manager," said Davis. "She brings a depth of knowledge, experience and leadership capabilities to her new role.  We thank Bill for his invaluable contributions to the success of our Dealers as the Director, Dealer Support."

About Home Hardware Stores Limited
Proudly celebrating its 50thanniversary in 2014, Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada’s largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative. Founded in 1964 by 122 independent Dealers, the 100% Canadian owned and operated cooperative now includes close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners, with annual retail sales of more than $5.4 billion. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have access to a world-class distribution system and 100,000 quality brand name and private label products at competitive prices. Home Hardware Stores Limited received designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. More information about the company is available at www.homehardware.ca.

 

After 12 years, Beere Timber Company continues to challenge our brand to reflect the highest level of quality and professionalism in our industry. Over the last few weeks, we have made some exciting new changes that will help us grow to the next stage of our business.

We're pleased to announce several new team members who have joined us:
Vivienne Bradwell, Controller; Richard Alexander and Jay Alexander, Contract Sales; and Taylor Fentiman, Logistics Coordinator and Sales Support. We are truly excited about our future, and confident you will find that with our new team in place, Beere Timber Company will be better equipped than ever to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. 


 
Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 21 - 23, 2015
WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB
  • Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 |  7:00 - 11:00pm
    Opening Night at the WRLA Saloon, proudly Sponsored by CASTLE
  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015  |  7:00 - 11:00pm
    WRLA 125th Anniversary Celebration, proudly Sponsored by JELD-WEN
  • Friday, Jan. 23, 2015  |  7:00 - 11:00pm
    Closing Night Party with Paul Brandt, proudly Sponsored by SEXTON 

To Register for the 2015 Buying Show or to Purchase Tickets to the evening events please visit: www.wrla.org/buying-show

Feb 3 - 5, 2015
ABSDA Annual Show
Moncton, NB

Feb 8 - 14, 2015
Home Hardware Convention

Feb 19-21, 2015
Orgill Spring Dealer Market
Orlando, FL

Feb 19 - 21, 2015
TIM-BR MART Show
Toronto, ON


 
Member Updates

NEW RETAIL MEMBER

Cardston Home Hardware Building Centre
Box 1558
336 Main Street
Cardston, AB   T0K 0K0
Phone: 403-653-3062
Fax: 403-653-3096
Main Contact: Justin Shaw
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Direct Sales Ltd. (Head Office)
3609 Commercial St.
Vancouver, BC   V5N 4G1
Phone: 604-876-9909
Fax: 604-876-3914
Main Contact: Jamie Sikorski
(Wholesaler) air powered nail and staple guns

Sika Canada Inc. (Head Office)
601 Delmar Avenue
Pointe Claire, QC    H9R 4A9
Phone: 780-486-6111
Phone TF: 800-933-7452
Fax: 780-483-1580
Main Contact: Bobby Cliffe
(Manufacturer) chemicals for construction – sealant & adhesives, concrete repair and crack injection products, interior levelers, anchoring.

Timberstone Distribution Ltd. (Head Office)
124 Tubby Crescent
Saskatoon, SK    S7K 8J4
Phone 306-653-2992
Fax 306-665-0331
Main Contact: Curtis Koehler
(Wholesaler) (Distributor) (Importer) masonry, flooring, landscaping, stucco, siding, cement materials, waterproofing and insulation materials

 
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