WRLA Toolbox: January 8, 2015
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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


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!

 

New WRLA TV. Episode

 See why our members are so excited for Calgary!


Register for the 2015 Buying Show Today - CLICK HERE

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

 

Online Registration Closes January 12th 
After this date you wait in line at either the BMO Centre or Opening Night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel
  • 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 completed your New Products Form for Innovation Station located in Hall D? See Section 11.
  • Do you have a Show and/or Pallet Special?  See section 12
  • Have you read Section 18 & 19  - Safety Checklist and Fire Department Requirements?
  • Did you know Advance Show Warehousing is available – see 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
Did you know - All Show information is available http://www.wrla.org/about-the-show


 
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
 

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

 
Industry News

"It is with great sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of our dear friend Alan C. Jack.  As a founding partner, President and CEO of AFA Forest Products inc., Al was an industry leader, an icon and a legend.  For more than 40 years there was never a challenge that Al would not face head on.  His recent battle with his health was no different but eventually he succumbed to his ailments.  Right up to the end Al continued to work, ensuring that AFA was well positioned to carry on his legacy." 

This is a great loss not only for our company but for the Industry.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Al's family during this difficult time.  We extend our condolences and strongest support to Al's daughters and his extended family.

Grant Yegavian, the CFO of the company will assume the role of CEO.  Murray Finkbiner will assume the role of President.

We will forward all the funeral arrangements as soon as they are made available.


AFA Forest Products Inc.
Murray Finkbiner
Grant Yegavian
 
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

Central Builders' Supply Ltd.
610 Anderton Avenue
Courtenay, BC    V9N 2H3
Phone: 250-334-4416
Fax: 250-334-4073
Main Contact: Al Versteeg
(Retailer) HOME HARDWARE

Wasa Hardware & Building Centre
Box 779
6102 Wasa Lake Park Dr.
Wasa, BC    V0B 2K0
Phone: 250-422-3123
Fax: 422-3300
Main Contact: Steve Witson
(RETAILER) Independent

West Central Building Supplies
20275 Logan Avenue
Langley, BC    V3A 4L5
Phone: 604-533-3441
Fax: 604-533-9630
Main Contact: Casey Leyenhorst
(Retailer) SEXTON

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

FlexTex Synthetic Inc. (Head Office)
12179 - 86 Avenue
Surrey, BC    V3W 3H8
Phone: 604-594-3439
Fax: 604-594-3839
Main Contact: Gary Sandhar
(Manufacturer) synthetic roof underlayments

 
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