The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: November 20, 2013
What's Going On
2014 WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show
January 22-24, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE
For all Show Details and to Register Now!
Interactive Floorplan Now Available!
All information regarding the show can be found on our website at www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase
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TWO Chances to win a $500 VISA Gift Card
As a valued member of WRLA we want to hear your thoughts on the communications that we offer. We have 2 surveys that we would appreciate your response on.
Upon completion of either or both surveys you will be entered to win
$500 VISA Gift Cards!
The first survey will help us determine how we can improve the benefits of your membership through our communication offerings including: Yardstick magazine, Toolbox eNewsletter, the Membership Directory, WRLA TV, and our website. This will take no more than 7 minutes to complete and you will be entered to win a $500 Visa Gift Card.
The second survey will provide us some insight on your needs in regards to promoting your brand. This will help us determine how to better serve you as an advertising medium in our multiple communications. This will take no more than 5 minutes to complete and you will be entered to win a $500 Visa Gift Card.
Thank you in advance for your participation and continued support. We value our members and our aim is to continue to improve the ways in which we serve you.
*If either of these surveys should go to someone else, please forward on. Thank you.*
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Opening Night Meet & Greet
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Tickets: $40
Mezzaine Level, Radisson Hotel
Proudly Sponsored by Castle
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Gala Evening
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Tickets: $65
TCU Place, 2nd Floor
Featuring: Alter Ego
Proudly Sponsored by Jeld-Wen
Friday January 24, 2014
Closing Night Party
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Tickets: $65
TCU Place, 2nd Floor
Featuring: Johnny Reid
Proudly Sponsored by Sexton Group Ltd.
BUY TICKETS NOW!
You will need to complete your 2014 Showcase registration before purchasing convention tickets.
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 WRLA Ladies Luncheon
Friday, January 24, 2014
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Da Vinci Room, Radisson Hotel
Tickets: $25
This year we are pleased to offer a wonderful selection of Food Stations, organized by returing favorite; Chef Trevor and his team of the Radisson Hotel. Should the food not be reason enough to join us, we're also very excited to taste some amazing wines that will accompany the individual dishes! This lunch will be one to remember, so please get your tickets before we sell out!
The WRLA encourages all women attending the 2014 Prairie Showcase to register for our Ladies luncehon!
CLICK HERE - Register Now!
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Plumbing and Electrical with Bob Sutherland, Winnipeg, MB
Plumbing (one day) November 25, 2013
Electrical (one day) November 26, 2013
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Gain product knowledge of the items sold to do-it-yourselfers.
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Get hands-on experience to explain do-it-yourself projects to customers.
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Increase selling confidence and learn to turn customer problems into solutions and increase sales.
CLICK HERE to REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
WRLA member rate: $289 per day *Register for one or both courses
($50 rebate per course) see online registration for details)
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2013/14 WRLA Bursaries & Scholarships Proudly Sponosored by:
D & D Lumbermart Ltd.
Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre
Holland Imports
NuvoIron
Cervus Equipment
All Weather Windows
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Cherry Insurance
Steel - Craft Door Products Ltd.
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Stay tuned for upcoming Showcase Information and Tips!
WRLA T.V is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Annoucements | Highlights from Industry Events | Advertising | New Products | Helpful Tips
CLICK HERE for our Media Kit and more Information on how you can advertise on WRLA T.V!
CLICK HERE to Watch Now!
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Got News? Share it with us! And always watch for new videos and updates from the WRLA!
  
Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!
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Industry News
Award winning Saskatchewan Tire Recycler and Manufacturer increases capacity to meet needs of growing province and industry demands. As one of the oldest facilities of its kind in Canada – and as the only fully integrated tire recycler/manufacturer in Saskatchewan, now processing over 25 million pounds of tires annually – Shercom has helped create the booming Green Industry. To read the full story click learn more below.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/ABEX_Expansion_Press_Release.pdf to view the full article online.
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Try out the new Project Pro Training Series: NRHA's new project-based sales training program, Project PRO, is made up of sections that are approximately 20 minutes long and combine PlanItDIY.com project videos to teach employees how to sell a complete project – not just a few products. It provides valuable selling tips to teach associates how to complete common DIY projects and how to sell them. Modules explain how to deliver better customer service and increase transaction size.... Click Learn more below to find out how!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=242761&issueID=25662 to view the full article online.
Calendar of Events
November 25 & 26, 2013
Plumbing & Electrical Seminars with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, AB
January 22 - 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Prairieland Park - Saskatoon, Sk
ckelly@wrla.org
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
2013-2014 WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide
Page 119
NEW NAME: Falcon Equipment (formerly Excalibur Equipment)
NEW CONTACT: Gary Moore
NEW EMAIL: gary@falconequip.com
Toll Free Phone: 855-955-4266
Page 128
NAME: Mainframe Associates
NEW MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 195
Nanaimo Station "A"
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5K9
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NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
ODL Canada (Head Office)
65 Courtland Avenue
Vaughan, ON L4K 3T1
Phone: 905-532-9495
Toll Free Phone: 800-288-1800
Fax: 905-532-9498
Main Contact: Bryan Bultema
Bryan.bultema@odl.com
www.odl.com
(Manufacturer) door glass inserts, tubular skylights, retractable screen doors, DIY door blinds, interior door storage systems.
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