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Welcome all WRLA members to the 2019 Buying Show! Here are some important details:

  • Download the WRLA Buying Show App. This App is essential in your Buying Show experience. Trust us. It contains up-to-the-minute information on exhibitors, Launch Pad Live Stage, Education Sessions, raffles, and MORE. Download it in iOS and Android for all show details (search for "2019 WRLA Buying Show"). This ALL-NEW App is designed for all members (Retailers, Associates, and Affiliates) to navigate the show, and includes the full exhibitor list, specials, new products, floorplan, schedule, speakers, events, and more!
  • Education Sessions: January 17 & 18 at BMO Centre (inside Show). Take advantage of these free sessions and sharpen your skills. 
  • NEW Education Session added! Alberta Municipal Affairs will be hosting a session on January 17 at 10am. 
  • Check out the Launch Pad Live Stage for 30-minute demonstrations of the latest trends and products in the industry.
  • "The Place" to be! Celebrate your colleagues at the Networking and Awards Night January 17 at 7:30pm Hyatt Regency Ballroom. The Hyatt Ballroom will be transformed into "The Place" - cozy cabin places, patio places, sleek modern interior places - explore "The Place" with colleagues. Wear your badge for access to "The Place."
  • WRLA Annual General Meeting – January 17 at 2:00pm in Hall D. All are welcome.
  • Member directories will only be available for purchase at the Show via credit card payment only. Member Directory 2018-19 is $60 + GST. Any directories purchased on-site will be delivered via mail. No directories will be available on-site.
 

What is Lead Retrieval?

Use the WRLA Lead Retrieval app to collect Retailer information at the Buying Show. Simply scan your customer's badges at the show and the app collects all the pertinent information for you. After the show is over you can export your leads.

  1. Download the app to your iPhone or Android phone. Get it for iOS or Android at eventbriteonsite.com
    Important: Please ‘allow’ camera access when prompted to enable QR scanning
  2. Enter the event code: wrla
  3. Login using your company code (go to the Members Area for your company code)
  4. Scan badges at the Buying Show to capture leads.
  5. Manage and export contact information

Identify the leads that need attention with your own lead qualification questions and scoring. The App allows you to access and export your event leads after the event. 

 

Notice is given to all Members of the Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. (WRLA). The Annual General Meeting of the WRLA will be held at 2PM, on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Hall D 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 a Retail Member representing Manitoba.
  • To approve the WRLA Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018
  • To appoint the auditor for the WRLA
  • To adopt the Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting
  • To hear reports from the Chair of the Board, the President, and the Chairs of a number of Standing Committees.
 
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Each purchase order qualifies for one ballot. 
WRLA Lounge Area is located in the centre of the Show floor - next to the New Product Area.
Draws will be held at 4:30pm on Thursday, January 17 and 2:00pm on Friday January 18.

 
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Make sure to vote by Friday Jan 18 at 10am. Presentations will take place at 11:30am at the Live Pad Launch Stage. Join us for the awards! 

 

Know someone who is looking for a fulfilling career? Want to introduce someone to the lumber and building materials industry? Please pass along this newsletter to those who are looking for a change or a chance at a new career. Taking an education course is a way to increase your skills as well as open up new career opportunities.

Important deadlines are coming up – register now for WRLA Education Courses:

Course Location Course Dates Registration Deadline
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Winter 2019 Session
Online Jan. 7 - Feb. 1 Jan. 6, 2019
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Winter 2019 Session
Online Feb. 4 - Mar. 1 Feb. 3, 2019
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Winter 2019 Session
Online Mar. 4 - Mar. 29 Mar. 3, 2019

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For MRU course details and to register visit the MRU website.

Interested where these courses can take you? Have a look at the current job opportunities across Canada on the BMCC website.

 
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Calendar of Events

January 16, 17, and 18, 2019 – WRLA Buying Show, Calgary, AB
January 17, 2019 – Annual General Meeting, Calgary, AB

April 29 & 30: Level 1 (Manual Estimating, Decks & Garages), Winnipeg, MB
May 1 & 2: Level 2 (Manual Estimating, Residential Construction), Winnipeg, MB
May 3: Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations, Winnipeg, MB

May 6 & 7: Level 1 (Manual Estimating, Decks & Garages), Saskatoon, SK
May 8 & 9: Level 2 (Manual Estimating, Residential Construction), Saskatoon, SK
May 10: Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations, Saskatoon, SK

NexGEN Edmonton tour in spring 2019. Follow WRLA on social media and stay tuned for more details on the tour. 
 
Contact the WRLA to renew your membership or for any member information at membership@wrla.org or phone 1-800-661-0253.
 
 
 

 

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