The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: January 16, 2014
What's Going On
Here are five tips to make the most of your Showcase experience.
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 to find out how you can advertise on WRLA T.V!
CLICK HERE to Watch Now!
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2014 WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show
January 22-24, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
Forgot to Register for Name Badges?
Visit the WRLA Registration Desk at the Show- You must have a Name Badge to enter the Show floor.
All information regarding the show can be found on our website at www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase
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Going to the 2014 WRLA Prairie Showcase?
Join us for our first NexGEN Networking Session!
This program will be for the Next Generation; designed by the Next Generation.
When:
Friday, January 24, 2014
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
(Last day of the 2014 Prairie Showcase)
Where:
Prairieland Park
Help yourself to our Buffet and join us in Breakout Room #5 - Hall A
Watch for NexGEN Signage!
Help the WRLA develop a program where you can become engaged and create relationships with other professionals and leaders in the Western Canadian Building Supply Industry.
For Details and to REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE
Having trouble? Paste this URL into your browser http://www.cvent.com/d/k4qkr1
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 Hi Retailers,
My name is Professor Woody O’Tool
My colleagues have been very busy inventing some pretty cool items for you!
Let us know which invention & booth
are the best!
Included with your badges are 2 entry forms for Retailers Choice Crystal Awards. One for Best New Product and the other for Best Booth. You make the decision!
Drop off your completed entry forms in the WRLA booth in Hall C by 11am Friday!
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The Board of Directors extends this special invitation to all Retail, Associate and Affiliate members to attend the Annual General Meeting and take advantage of the opportunity to voice your opinions and ask questions
There will be an election for two (2) new board members - For those members unable to attend the AGM but would still like to have their voice heard, we have attached a Proxy Vote application. This proxy will allow another qualified member to vote on your behalf.
As Per Article 9.4) Not less than 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting, the nominating committee shall circulate a listing of the nominees for Director to the membership together with a profile of each.
Nominee Bios:
Scott McKee
Director of Store Support for McMunn & Yates Building Supplies. I have been part of the retail building material supply business for over 17 years. It all started as a summer job, driving the forklift and delivery truck. When I completed university, Mark McMunn convinced me to come back to work and I haven’t looked back since! In this time, I have had the opportunity to learn many sides of the business including Sales & Contract Sales, Kitchen Design, and Store Manager and now I’m proud to say I’m involved with all our Retail Store Operations.
Don Wygiera
Started with Beaver Lumber in Calgary, in early 1986. Worked his way up through the ranks and then moved the family to Chilliwack, B.C in 1991 to open a new Beaver Store. After 4 great years there they headed back Calgary where Don started with the Home Depot. In March 1999 he left Home Depot for the UFA, United Farmers of Alberta. 15 years later, Don’s proud to say that he’s still here as the Lumber & Post Buyer as well as the Lead Buyer, Building and Construction Supplies.
CLICK HERE for the 2014 Proxy Form
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Canada’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (NFPC) came into force on October 17, 2011 and all federally incorporated organizations have until October 17, 2014 to comply with the Act. This new Act is designed to increase transparency and accountability and provide organizations with more modern governance principles.
The WRLA Board of Directors have approved the new by-laws and Articles of Continuance and recommended that both the by-laws and Articles of Continuance be referred to members for approval at WRLA Annual General Meeting on January 23, 2014 in Saskatoon.
Letter to Members - Regarding WRLA By-Law Amendments - CLICK HERE
DRAFT By-Laws - CLICK HERE
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Platinum Sponsors
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond Sponsors
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart
Gold Sponsors
All Weather Windows
EPICOR
Home Hardware Stores Limited
iRecycle
Lancashire Distribution
RONA
Taiga Building Products
ProfitMaster Canada
Silver Sponsors
All Fab Building Components
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.
Naylor Publishing
Bronze Sponsors
Alexandria Moulding
Alliance Door
CanWel Building Materials Division
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Duchesne et Fils ltee
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Harris Rebar
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
National Forrest Products
Olfa
Quikrete/Taget Products
Resisto
Seljax
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Industry News
This month the NRHA in partnership with the WRLA offer you tips on Loss Prevention Four Ways to Prevent Shoplifting - and yes one of them is good customer service! And how to make a plan for philanthropy, we all get busy - but it's an important decision to make, making time for your community. Click Learn more below to find out how!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=249694&issueID=32898 to view the full article online.
A new look for the Hardlines website now includes a history of the Canadian home improvement marketplace in one location. Back issues of the HARDLINES e-newsletter, representing a weekly chronicle of home improvement retailing for almost two decades, are now available for public use, while breaking news becomes easier than ever to access.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=249697&issueID=32898 to view the full article online.
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Okaply announces the installation of sequential coding systems for their laminated panels and further expansion to their Calgary factory and warehouse.
Okaply Industries is pleased to announce the installation of an automated coding system for all the vinyl covered gypsum panels it manufactures for the modular building industry. Through the installation of computerized coders at the Quebec and Alberta plants, every panel that comes off the lines will have its own unique time stamp.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
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The winter Business Outlook Survey provides some positive signs for the economic outlook, notably for exports and investment, although responses do not yet appear to suggest a significant strengthening. For many businesses, weak demand and domestic uncertainty continue to temper sales expectationsand expansion plans. Click on learn more to view the all Results
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/BOC_Business_outlook_survey.pdf to view the full article online.
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With the announcement of two new independent member locations in Western Canada. President, Ken Jenkins commented "Castle is off to another great start and extremely pleased to welcome our newest Western region member locations." Click learn more below for the full News Story
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Castle___New_Member_Announcement.pdf to view the full article online.
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Airlite Plastics Co. could again boost its market share for insulated concrete form products for the construction industry through a new acquisition. Airlite has agreed to be the stalking horse bidder for Arxx Building Products Inc., a major designer and marketer of ICF products, based in Cobourg, Ontario. Click learn more below for the full Story.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Plastics_News.pdf to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
January 22 - 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Prairieland Park - Saskatoon, Sk
ckelly@wrla.org
January 22, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Opening Night Meet & Greet
Radisson Hotel - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
January 23, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Gala Evening
TCU Place - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
January 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Closing Night Party
TCU Place - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
WRLA Prairie Showcase Listing Correction - Our apologies!
Fleetman Consulting Inc.
2369 124B St.
Surrey, BC,
V4A 9X7
Contact: Scott McLeod, President
Ph: (604)614-3530
Fx: (604)531-6585
Email: help@fleetmanconsulting.com
Web: www.fleetmanconsulting.com
Company Description: Independent Forklift Fleet Management & Procurement Consulting Services. Distributor of Forklift Maintenance Tracking Software, Forklift Parts, Forklift Attachments & Forklift Accessories. Distributor of Warehouse Equipment. View Website Catalogue.
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