The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: November 29, 2012
What's Going On

Don't delay register today for your name badges and evening events!

If you are an Exhibitor CLICK HERE to Register NOW!

New Products - if you would like to put a NEW product in the display area, please complete your form and fax or email into the office. Forms can be found in the Exhibitor Guide by following this link www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information/exhibitor-guide 

ExhibitorsClick here to read the Top 5 Rules & Regs - please pass on to all booth personnel

If you are a Retailer CLICK HERE to Register NOW for your name badges and evening events!   

Thank you!

 

The 2013 WRLA Scholarship Recipients

Nikki Bell
Jeni’s Food and Hardware, La Salle, MB
In commemoration of the late Bernie Roth, Canwell Broadleaf, Edmonton

Josh Bond
Kindersly District Co-op, Kindersley, SK
In commemoration of the late Charlie Lindsay, Mclilveen Lumber, Calgary

Rochelle French
Wilds Home Hardware Building Centre, Sundre, AB
In commemoration of the late John Mueller, Swift Current Building Supplies, Swift Current

Amanda Hamm
Westek Truss Systems, Edmonton, AB
In commemoration of the late Hugh Schneider, Schneider’s Building Supplies

Brenda Lam
Steel Craft Doors Products, Edmonton, AB
In commemoration of the late Sharon Bielech, Can-Cell, Edmonton

Kristine Lovatt
Westrum Lumber, Rouleau, SK
In commemoration of the late Gary Wychynski, RONA, Saskatoon

Shaylyn Plett
Madero Distribution, Winnipeg, MB
In commemoration of the late Harold Neufeld, J & H Builder’s Warehouse, Saskatoon


Congratulations to you all on such an Achievement!

 

Guest rooms are still available at the following hotels:

  • Sandman Hotels
  • Saskatoon Inn
  • Travelodge
  • Country Inn and Suites

For the complete hotel summary with contact information, visit our show website or CLICK HERE 

 
Industry News
JR Home Products today announced its new Paramount EcoLogo® Certified Ethanol Gel Fuel for use indoors and outdoors. This new Ethanol‐based formula has received the EcoLogo® certification. The EcoLogo® Program is an environmental leadership standard setting and certification program. Founded by the Canadian government and now used around the world, EcoLogo® is North America’s oldest and most trusted environmental leadership certification mark.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=198183&issueID=25616 to view the full article online.

 
Castle Building Centres Group 100% Castle Media Campaign is in high gear gaining momentum nationwide with every new message. The campaign; launched in Q3; has proven to be one of the most successful Castle recruitment campaigns of the past decade with a 300% increase in and recruitment site traffic and a steady increase in new Castle membership.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=198185&issueID=25616 to view the full article online.

 

Mississauga, ON-  President; Ken Jenkins, VP of Finance; Sarina Kaluzny, and VP of National Marketing; James Jones were honoured to present SickKids Foundation representative Vicky Milner with a donation of $17,500. Castle was able to make this significant donation by matching the generous donations of our Vendor Partners this past September in Ontario at the 2012 Castle Vendor Appreciation Golf Tournament.

Castle Building Centres Group would like to thank our Vendor Partners for their generous donations at this year’s charity event. This is the fourth year that Castle has contributed to this worthy cause. The SickKids Foundation raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children and through generous community drive donations like this; their mission is to be able to improve the health and well-being of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

 

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, will be featured on the popular series American Chopper in its final episode to include a customer-commissioned motorcycle. The episode will air on December 3, 2012 at 9pm EST on the Discovery Channel, leading to the end of the show’s 10-year run.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=198189&issueID=25616 to view the full article online.

 
It is with great pleasure I announce Mr. Peter McCarthy has joined AFA Forest Products Inc. Langley Division.

Effective November 13th, 2012, Peter joined our sales team on the allied products side of our business, his working knowledge and years of experience in the wholesale side of our industry provides depth, focus and a firm commitment to AFA Forest Products Inc. core business values.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=198389&issueID=25616 to view the full article online.

 

Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. officially launched their 50th Anniversary celebrations this week at the corporate head office. Castle is proud to be the first Canadian buying group in the industry to reach this significant milestone in 2013, as they celebrate 50 years of building excellence.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=198393&issueID=25616 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

January 23 - 25, 2013
2013 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase  
Contact: ckelly@wrla.org

February 7 - 8, 2013
Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Annual Buying Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB
http://www.absda.ca/trade_show 

February 21 - 23, 2013
Orgill Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com  

March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca  

 

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 
Member Updates

Watch WRLA's latest video update!

 In this month's video: 

  • Ringers Telephone Mystery Shopping Program

  • Prairie Showcase 2013

  • Upcoming Plumbing & Electrical Workshops

Click here to watch our latest video

 
Association Publications
Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=198069&issueID=25616 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
Epicor Software Corporation - Formerly Activant
All Weather Windows Ltd.