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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.
WRLA Holiday Schedule:
December 21 - 23 | OPEN 8:00AM - 5:00PM
December 24 - January 3 | CLOSED
Regular office hours resume on Monday January 4, 2016
The WRLA Team wishes you all a happy and healthy holiday season!
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#2016WRLARockTheShow
– Take a selfie or group shot and upload it using our hashtag #2016WRLARockTheShow
Capture your favorite booths at the show, or share your memorable moments from one of the convention events! What ever your moment is, share it with us!
Win a $500 Visa Gift Card!
*Either get your name badge clearly in the photo or tweet your name and company so we can find you after the show! Contest eligible to WRLA members only
Over 265 Exhibitors in 700 Booths ~ 170,000 sq/ft
Innovation Station ~ Show & Pallet Specials
Get your name badges for the
Two Day Buying Show & Three Evening Events
*All Attendees must be WRLA Members*
Do you have questions abut the upcoming show?
Check out our online FAQ's and Exhibitor Guide
Plus learn more about travel, hotels and all our amazing events by visiting: www.wrla.org/about-the-show
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What New Products are you showcasing this year?
Important Exhibitor Information:
- Have you registered online for your name badges & event tickets?
- Have you checked the Online Exhibitor Guide? CLICK HERE
- Have you ordered your services?
- Have you sent in your Innovation Station (new products) Form?
Section 7 - CLICK HERE
- Have you sent in your Pallet Show Specials Form & Sell Sheet?
Section 8 - CLICK HERE
- Have you checked the Move-in Schedule?
Move in schedule is by booth size - largest first:
Red - Monday (unless otherwise requested directly to Caren)
Orange - Tuesday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Green - Tuesday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Blue - Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
If your shipment arrives prior to designated time - driver will be asked to wait or come back
Click here to view and download the PDF file
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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 noon, on Thursday, January 21, 2016 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 vacancies on the Board of Directors for a Retail Member representing Saskatchewan, a Retail Member representing Alberta and an Associate Member representing Manitoba.
- To approve the WRLA Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015
- To appoint the auditor for the WRLA
- To adopt the Minutes of the 2015 Annual General Meeting
- To hear reports from the Chair of the Board, the President, and the Chairs of a number of Standing Committees.
In accordance to section 9.4 of our By-Laws, the Nominating Committee is presenting:
- Wendell Gillert from Allied Lumberland in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan;
- Joel Seibert from Mountain View Building Materials in Calgary;
- Andrew Reimer from All-Fab Building Components in Winnipeg, Manitoba
As the nominees to fill Board of Directors vacancies as a Retail member in Saskatchewan, a Retail member in Alberta and an Associate Member in Manitoba respectively.
The nominees’ profiles are included in this notice.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW NOMINEE PROFILES
If you have any questions regarding the Annual General Meeting, the agenda or the nominees please don't hesitate to contact Gary Hamilton, WRLA President at ghamilton@wrla.org or direct at 204-953-1691
For a PDF of this announcement please CLICK HERE
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Do you have your Event Tickets yet?
Don't miss our wonderful 60's & 70's inspired evening events!
For more information or to register for the 2016 WRLA Buying Show visit:
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Thank you to our 2016 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors!
~ Platinum ~
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.
~ Diamond ~
Regal Ideas
TIMBER MART
~ Gold ~
All Weather Windows
Ply Gem / Mitten par by Ply Gem
Naylor Association Solutions
ACCEO
~ Silver ~
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
~ Bronze ~
Alexandria Moulding
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Irwin Tools - Newell Rubbermaid
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
Novik
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Target Products
Seljax
From personal to business needs, WRLA has you covered!
Checkout some of our most popular benefits:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW!
And be sure to check out the WRLA Videos Page, here you can view all our archived videos and learn more about advertising and promotional opportunities.
Visit: videos.wrla.org/home
 Paul Lafrance, the Celebrity TV Host and Professional Builder, from hit shows including Decked Out, Disaster Decks, Deck Wars, Custom Built, as well as being a judge on Canada’s Handyman Challenge, is teaming up with Regal ideas Inc., North America’s leading and most trusted brand in Aluminum Railings, Outdoor Building products, and Telesteps Engineered Climbing products to launch a series of cutting edge products in 2016.
The Paul Lafrance and Regal ideas Inc. partnership also includes a series of installation videos, event appearances, social media and website collaborations, national promotions and the launch of the Regal ideas University and Contractor Certification Programs. Regal will be the exclusive aluminum railing system and Telesteps will be the only telescopic ladders used on future Paul Lafrance TV shows.
"I am very excited to step into this new role and my main focus will be to ensure our current member network continues to strengthen and new opportunities are cultivated as Castle grows as a buying group."
Bruce Holman, Director of Business Development
Castle has announced a new role for Alan Schoemperlen as Castle Business Development Manager – Mentor. Alan will be working in a reduced capacity in 2016 as he looks to transition from his current role. He will play an important part in the continuous development of the Castle team by sharing best practices, industry insight and knowledge, and will support the professional development of the regional Business Development Managers across the country.
His first mandate will be to work closely with Chris Graves, Castle Business Development Manager, who will step in to take over in Manitoba - Saskatchewan. Chris Graves brings extensive industry experience, new spirit and a strong base of relationships in the Western Canada LBM industry. Chris comes to Castle with many accolades and prior to joining the team, spent several years as a key Castle supplier partner in the role of Senior Territory Manager.
Please join Castle in congratulating Bruce and Alan in their new roles and welcoming Chris to the Castle team.
ABOUT CASTLE BUILDING CENTRES GROUP LTD.
Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. is a Canadian member-owned, Lumber, Building Materials and Hardware buying group committed to the success of the independent. Our commitment is to drive this success to over the 300 member locations in our group and is achieved through Transparency, Freedom and Profitability. Our business model focuses on accountability to our membership, member freedom of choice, and a commitment to their success, growth and profitability through strategic partnerships with key vendor partners and a winning hardware distribution solution.
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
2016 WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB
Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency
January 24-30, 2016
Timber Mart National Conference
February 19 & 20, 2016
Timbr Mart National Buying Show
Palais des congrès in Montréal
March 2 & 3, 2016
62nd Annual Atlantic Building Materials Show
Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB
To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
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WELCOME NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Edge Eyewear (Head Office)
P.O. Box 845
1221 Marshall Way
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 866-953-7325
Fax: 866-324-7325
Main Contact: Customer Service
(Wholesaler) Designer safety-rated eyewear that is compliant with CSA standards
Keson Industries, Inc. (Head Office)
810 Commerce St.
Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: 800-345-9766
Fax: 800-345-8849
Main Contact: Jude Nosek
(Manufacturer) Mechanical measuring and marking tools, measuring wheels, tape measures, chalk and chalk line reels.
MEMBER UPDATE
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Renin Corp. (Head Office)
Correct Address and Contact:
110 Walker Drive
Brampton, ON L6T 4H6
Main Contact: John Gray
Direct Phone: 905-595-6916
 Have you watched the latest episode from WRLA Videos? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!
Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.
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