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Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: July 25, 2013
What's Going On


Increase your company’s strategic position with enhanced recognition at the 2014 Prairie Showcase!

Become "Top of Mind" with Retailers

Follow our link below for more information on Sponsorship Opportunities.  Or if you know you want to sponsor Print out the form below and send to our office today! 


Sponsorship Program

2014 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention Sponsor Form

 


Over $30,000 in Bursary and Scholarship funds per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants who:

  • Are full or part-time employees, owners and their dependants of a WRLA Retail, Afilliate or Associate Member firm.
  • Be in their first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program.
  • Have been accepted full-time (minimum 60% course load) as of September 2013
  • Must be under 25 years of age at the time of application

You must be a member of the WRLA (for 1 year minimum) and meet the criteria listed above in order to apply.

Bursary Application Deadline:
August 9, 2013



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

 


             2013/14 WRLA  Bursary & Scholarship Sponsors

  • CERVUS Equipment
  • All Weather Windows
  • Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre
  • ALL FAB Building Components Inc.
  • Holland Imports Inc.
  • D & D Lumbermart Ltd.
  • Cherry Insurance
  • Steel Craft Door Products Ltd.
  • NUVO IRON

 


Make note to register soon for one or all of the upcoming WRLA golf tournaments. Playing a golf tournament is a great way to mix with people in your industry in an informal casual setting. Not the best golfer?  No worries! There's competition, if you want it, but you can also join others on a team to smack the ball and putt the green if you are new to the game.

Support your association by registering yourself, your twosome or your team for a golf tournament near you!



     WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament - AUGUST 20th, - Steinbach, MB

     WRLA Calgary Classic Golf Tournament - SEPTEMBER 5th, - Sundre, AB

     WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament - SEPTEMBER 11th, - Moose Mountain, SK

                            Visit our website at
www.wrla.org for registration

 




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Grow the green in your business by going with the greenest decking composite the market has to offer! TerraDeck by Nature’s Composites is made with recycled milk jugs and wheat straw – Plus, it’s better-looking, and more durable than the competition.




Shave minutes – even hours – off your construction, repair, or renovation job. FEIN’s MultiMaster is the most versatile oscillating multi-tool on the market – saw, sand, scrape, cut, trim, polish, and sharpen with one tool.



 


West Can Group and WRLA Inc. have been working together to provide excellent rates and services to WRLA Members and there family and friends!

A Quick list of WRLA Long Distance Rates

  •  2.5¢ per minute within Canada
  •  2.5¢ per minute to the USA
  •  International calls rater per country
  •  No monthly recurring charge
  •  No contracts


Start your saving Today! 

AND Sign up before August 1st and a $5 credit will be applied to your account!


CLICK HERE for the Full Brochure and Application Form

 


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Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!

 
Industry News

Some of the most valuable real estate space in your store lies in a narrow display at the end of a gondola run: The endcap. But whether your customers stop and look at the items you place there or just pass on by has everything to do with how you merchandise.

Click Learn More below to read this months Tips!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=227201&issueID=25648 to view the full article online.

 

The Outstanding Retailer Awards, Canada’s premier awards program for home improvement dealers is now owned and managed by Hardlines Inc. The ORAs will be presented at the Annual Hardlines Conference, October 23-24 in Toronto. The call for entries to the Outstanding Retailer Awards is effective immediately.

Use the following URL to submit your entry today!

https://hardlines.wufoo.eu/forms/2013-ora-entry-form-part-1-of-4/

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=227476&issueID=25648 to view the full article online.

 

Sunbelt Rack, which has built more facilities and structures for lumberyards than any company in North America, today announced it is changing its name to CT Darnell Construction. While Sunbelt Rack has been known in the lumber building materials industry (LBM) for its quality racks and storage systems, company President Travis Darnell points out they have actually been building lumberyard solutions on a much bigger scale for years.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=227547&issueID=25648 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events


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

 
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=227204&issueID=25648 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
iRecycle Inc.
Castle Building Centres