The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: August 7, 2014
What's Going On


WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Tournament
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

WRLA 9th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament 
**SOLD OUT**

WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament


Thank you for supporting the WRLA Bursary and Scholarship Fund!

 

Housing Policy/Disclaimer:

The WRLA, producer of the WRLA 2015 Buying Show, would like to remind all Show attendees and exhibitors that WRLA 2015 Buying Show uses ICS (International Conference Services Ltd.) for show accommodations. 

*Any claims by any other organization stating that they are the official WRLA 2015 Buying Show housing agency are untrue. 

Please go to www.wrla.org/buying-show for hotel booking information.
 

What do you want to see featured on the next episode of WRLA T.V?


   

WRLA TV is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Announcements | 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!


 


The 2014 -2015 WRLA Annual Directory will be in the mail by the end of July

 
Each membership will receive one directory.
Additional copies are available to members only at a cost of $60 each.

CLICK HERE to Order ADDITIONAL COPIES

 

Want to maximize your online presence?
Have a special event coming up?  Having a big sale or store promotion?  TWEET about it!



Twitter 101: An Essential  Intro for your Business

   
You can find us on Linkedin, Facebook & Twitter!

 
Industry News
Johns Manville (JM) announced they would merge their American, European and Asian activities for Engineered Products into one global business unit. JM’s Engineered Products business manufactures and markets premium-quality glass and polyester nonwoven products for the building and construction industry, filtration and battery separation media, reinforcement glass fibers for composites and specialty industrial glass products.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=278862&issueID=36429 to view the full article online.

 

If you always feel behind—and think the only way to stay on top of your business is to work non-stop—try these time management tips.

1. Itemize tasks
2. Turn off technology
3. Set boundaries
4. Schedule Strategically
5. Quiet time
6. Get help

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=278854&issueID=36429 to view the full article online.

 




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Calendar of Events

August 14 – 16, 2014
Orgill Fall Market
Chicago, IL

August 19, 2014
WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament
Steinbach, MB

September 4, 2014
WRLA Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Sundre, AB

September 4 & 5, 2014
RONA Dealer Market
Montreal, QC

September 10 - 13, 2014
BSIA 2014 Westcoast Building & Hardware Show
Whistler, BC

September 17, 2014
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK

September 20 -23, 2014
Home Hardware Fall Market
St. Jacobs, ON

September 27 - 29, 2014
TruServ Fall Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB

October 22 & 23, 2014
2014 Hardlines Conference
Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre 

October 22 & 23, 2014
Plumbing & Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, MB

November 6 - 10, 2014
Sexton Member Conference
Nashville, Tennessee

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE
 
Member Updates

GRAB YOUR SHARPIE!


Page 38
Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative
ADD NEW CONTACT effective Jan. 1, 2015– Gord McCusker

Page 74
NEW MEMBER
Butte Home Hardware Building Centre
233 Jamieson Avenue
Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0
Contact: Mark Heinen
Phone: 403-732-4621
Fax: 403-732-4584
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE

Page 89
Construction Fasteners and Tools
Saskatoon, SK
NEW CONTACT: Rick Smith

Page 83
Hanson Home Hardware Building Centre
Fort Qu’Appelle, SK
CLOSED

Page 104
NEW MEMBER
Slegg Lumber
P.O. Box 2235
2030 Malaview Ave.
Sidney, BC    V8L 3S8
Phone: 250-656-1125
Fax: 250-655-4996
Main Contact: Bruce Prittie
(RETAILER) TIM-BR MART

Page 83
Woodland Home & Building Products Ltd.
WRLA NON-MEMBER status

Page 76
Wildrose Co-op (Sedgwick)
Sedgewick, AB
NEW CONTACT: Ben James

Page 110
Archways & Ceilings
NEW ADDRESS: 1168 N. Great Southwest Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX   75050-2628

Page 112
Boise Cascade
NEW ADDRESS
Suite 102, 455 Fenelon Blvd.
Dorval, QC   H9S 5T8
NEW CONTACT: Pedro Da Silva

Page 117
CGC Inc.
NEW CONTACT in Calgary: Steve Stremecki
NEW CONTACT in Winnipeg: Andy Davis

Page 130
McKillican Canadian Inc.
NEW CONTACT: Jamie Barnes

Page 137
Roofers World
NEW CONTACT: Paul Pavia

Page 138
SM Products, LLC
WRLA NON-MEMBER status

Page 139
T.S. Simms & Co. ULC
NEW ADDRESS: 560 Main St. Suite 320
Saint John, NB   E2K 1J5

Page 140
Task Tools
NEW CONTACT:
Peter Ulmer 

Page 140
Tile Ideal
WRLA NON-MEMBER status

Page 143
Western Rugged Tools
WRLA NON-MEMBER stats

 
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=278857&issueID=36429 to view the full article online.

 
WRLA Videos

Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.

Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!

Check it out here!


 
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