WRLA Toolbox: August 13, 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

HOTEL SCAM ALERT!
High ALERT as there is increased activity in HOTEL SCAMMING for the WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, January 20 - 22, 2016.  Please keep your reservation information confidential.  Do not provide details of your reservation to anyone who calls you.  If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com

For more information on the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Hotels please visit: http://www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel 

 



WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
August 18, 2015 - Links at Quarry Oaks - Steinbach, MB

Team lists and tournament details will be posted Friday on the WRLA website
http://www.wrla.org/events/memorial-golf

Questions?  Call the WRLA Office at 204-957-1077
 
 



Courses are being offered in Winnipeg, Saskatoon & Calgary

*See our Calendar of Events below for course dates

Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Yard & Warehouse Operations

To learn more about these courses visit our website at:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses

 

2016 WRLA Buying Show 
January 20-22, 2016, Calgary, AB

Exhibitors
Exhibitor Contracts and booth invoices will be emailed out by mid-August.
Watch www.wrla.org/exhibitors for up-to-date information.  

Retail Participants
Check out www.wrla.org/about-the-show for show information as it becomes available

*Online Registration for Name Badges and Evening Event Tickets will be available in September

 
Member Benefits

Apply for one of seven $3,000 Scholarships!
Scholarship DEADLINE: 
October 2, 2015

*Bursary submission date has passed.



The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org 


 
Industry News

Whether you’re passing your business to a family member or an outside buyer, what steps should you take to succeed your business effectively?



Check out our simple steps to understanding your succession plan!
Visit: videos.wrla.org/succession-planning Today!


Learn from our other WRLA Videos, just follow the above link and click Browse.

 
Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 18, 2015 - *Next Week!
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks – Steinbach, MB

August 27-29, 2015
Orgill Fall Market
New Orleans

September 3, 2015
WRLA Calgary Classic
Sundre, AB

September 16, 2015
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK

October 21 & 22, 2015
Hardlines Conference

Toronto, ON
www.hardlines.ca


WRLA Fall Education Calendar:

October 26 & 27, 2015 
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals, 
Saskatoon, SK

October 28 & 29, 2015 
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction, 
Saskatoon, SK

November 2 & 3, 2015
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Calgary, AB

November 4 & 5, 2015 
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Calgary, AB

November 6, 2015
Yard & Warehouse Operations OR Advanced Estimating per demand
Calgary, AB

November 30 & December 1, 2015
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Winnipeg, MB

December 2 & 3, 2015 
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Winnipeg, MB

December 4, 2015 
Yard & Warehouse Operations OR Advanced Estimating per demand
Winnipeg, MB


To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
Member Updates

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Builders Choice Products (Head Office)
950 Bower Cresent
Regina, SK   S4N 7E4
Phone: 306-781-2099
Phone TF: 800-667-7894
Fax: 306-781-2568
Main Contact: JP Martin
(Wholesaler) tools and drywall, roofing, ceiling and stucco accessories


CORRECTIONS

Page 112
Dynaline Industries Inc.
Correct Address, phone and fax:
18070 – 109th Avenue
Edmonton, AB   T5S 2K2
Phone: 780-453-3964
Fax: 780-453-5040
New Contact: Bill Marsh

Page 123
Ortech Industries Inc.
Correct Address: 
13376 Comber Way
Surrey, BC   V3W 5V9

Page 128
Saint-Gobain ADFORS
New Phone and Contact:
Phone: 716-775-3900
Jim Griffin

Page 134
Zemco Door Products is now operating as ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

 
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Check it out here!



 
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