The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: June 6, 2013
What's Going On

  Brad Wilson of McMunn & Yates, Roblin, MB Winner of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Tablet

Congratulations Brad!
 



Registration is now OPEN for our following Golf Tournments:      



WRLA Terry Yates Memorial -          August 20th


8th Annual WRLA Calgary Classic - September 5th


WRLA Golf Kenosee - September 11th



CLICK HERE 
to Register your team Today!

 

Since 1990, the WRLA has demonstrated its commitment to continuing education by offering
scholarships and bursaries to selected applicants of WRLA member employees and their dependents.

Seven $1,500 bursaries and seven $3,000 scholarships per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants who have been accepted as of September 2013 for their
first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program.

 2013/14 Application Form

Or CLICK HERE for more Infromation on the Bursary & Scholarship Program.

 


This is your opportunity to meet and network with your Board and welcome our 2 newest Directors:

Marc Palsson - RONA Home Building Centre - Gimli, MB
&
Tom Bell - Jeni's Hardware - La Salle, MB

Dinner is June 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Regina, SK - Restaurant TBA

For more information please contact Krista by Monday June 10th, 2013

 Email: kristas@wrla.org  
Phone: 204- 953-1692

 

Featured in this Video:

  • NRHA Canada Training and Online Education
  • Product Knowledge Training
  • Loss Prevention Courses
  • Project Sales Modules

Stay current with what's happening in your Industry by watching WRLA's monthly video updates.

CLICK HERE or visit us a www.wrla.org to see all our videos! 

 

WRLA MEMBERSHIP
April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014

The WRLA Bylaw states:
"Members whose annual fees are in arrears for a period of sixty (60) days shall be suspended from membership."

         • All WRLA Show exhibitors MUST have a paid membership in order to exhibit.
       
  • Sexton, TIM-BR MART, Windsor, RONA Corporate and Castle dues have been paid by your head office.


WRLA Member listing enquiry - Susan:   800-661-0253 ext. 0 or  slabossiere@wrla.org
WRLA Member accounting enquiry - Lannie:   800-661-0253 ext. 4 or lmertz@wrla.org

Annual Fees (per location, plus tax)
Associate Head Office  $349
Associate Branch  $149
Affiliate Head Office  $349
Affiliate Branch  $149
Retailer   $169

 

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Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!

 
Industry News
The business is a member of a very well-known retail group since 1990. The business is located in a town of about 800 people and in an area bordered by oil country on one side and cottage country on the other. The oil industry continues to expand into the area and cottage developments continue to thrive. The business has no local competition with the nearest competitor some 50 kms away. The owner is nearing retirement age.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=221339&issueID=25643 to view the full article online.

 
Understanding the components of the most common DIY projects and how to sell a customer an entire project—instead of just specific products—can make a big impact on your store’s sales. To arm store associates with this skill, NRHA has developed the brand new project-based sales training program, Project PRO.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=221058&issueID=25643 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

June 18-20, 2013
Castle Buying Expo
Saskatoon, SK

August 20, 2013
WRLA Terry Yates Annual Golf Tournament
Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Steinbach, MB

August 22 - 24, 2013
Orgill Market
Boston, MA 

September 5, 2013
WRLA Calgary Classic Annual Golf Tournament
Sundre Golf Course, Sundre, AB

September 11, 2013
WRLA Kenosee Annual Golf Tournament

Kenosee Golf Club, Kenosee, SK

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 
Member Updates

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER

IPEX HomeRite Products (Head Office)
6805 Invader Crescent
Mississauga, ON   L5T 2K6
Phone: 905-564-3384
Phone TF: 866-777-8023
Fax: 905-564-4856
Main Contact: Anne Zonni
sales@ipexhomerite.com
www.ipexhomerite.com
(Manufacturer) plastic piping systems, PVC, CPVC, ABS, PP, PVDF, PEX, and PE

 
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=221061&issueID=25643 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
iRecycle Inc.
RONA Revy Inc. “TruServ Canada”