The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: October 30, 2014What's Going On
 November 1st, 2014 is your renewal date. Please contact Lannie at lmertz@wrla.org with any questions or concerns.
For general information on the WRLA Group Property & Liability Insurance Plan visit our website at www.wrla.org/membership/group-employee-benefits-plan |
Manual Estimating
November 3 & 4 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
November 5 & 6 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
A one day course to focus on the principles to successfully operate a building center yard or warehouse. Learn the key principles of; professional leadership, efficient inventory management and logistics, customer service, staffing management, yard layout, equipment and safety elements. There is a recognition of the different yard sizes in the discussions and each participant will be challenged to create the steps necessary to move forward in their setting.
November 7 – Winnipeg, MB
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Attention 2015 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitors
Booth invoices are now PAST DUE. If you have not received your booth invoice or have any questions, or if you wish to cancel, please email Caren at ckelly@wrla.org
If you would like to pay your booth invoice via Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only), please contact Lannie in accounting at 800-661-0253 ext. 4 or lmertz@wrla.org.
All Exhibitor information is available by following this link www.wrla.org/exhibitors which includes the interactive floor plan. If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste or type into your web-browser.
Online registration for name badges and evening event tickets are now available on the WRLA website.
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Register Online Today for your Name badges & Event Tickets
 For information on the 2015 Buying Show and Convention Events please visit www.wrla.org/buying-show
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2015 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors
Platinum
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond
PlyGem
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart Group
Gold
All Weather Windows
Epicor
Naylor Association Solutions
ProfitMaster Canada
Silver
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
Task Tools
Bronze
Alexandria Moulding
CanWel
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc Industries
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
National Forest Products
National Forest Products
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Quikrete/Target Products
Seljax
Under 40 years of age and involved in the Building Supply Industry?
Come and join us for Lunch, Presentations, Round Table Discussions and
Come and join us for Lunch, Presentations, Round Table Discussions and
Networking with Leaders in our Industry!
Join us at our Lunch Meeting in Calgary!
Friday January 23, 2015 | 11:45am - 1:00pm | Tickets $10
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Check out Chicago's own - The Ken Arlen Orchestra!
 Belagio's favorite New Years act will entertain us as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary on Thursday January 22, 2015 at the WRLA Buying Show in Calgary!
Get your Tickets Now!
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The WRLA was founded in 1890.... over the past 125 years we've managed to save some pretty interesting memorabilia. From vintage training manuals and legal documents, to photos and original video footage of Buying Shows and conferences over the past century.  We are excited to celebrate our 125th Anniversary in Calgary at the 2015 WRLA Buying ShowWe're asking our members to join in and share their histories with us too! If you have any memorabilia from your business, your home or the Building Supply Industry throughout the 1900's, we'd love to see it! Please submit memorabilia to ckelly@wrla.org or call Caren toll free at 1-800-661-0253 |
Industry News
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The Power to Compete
 "Compete in your market while maintaining your independence with no additional fees" Interested in advertising opportunities with the WRLA? CLICK HERE for more information. |
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St. Jacobs, ON, October 28, 2014 – In recognition of their outstanding commitment to public relations and community service, John Locke and Bill Ecklund, Dealer-Owners, Orillia Home Hardware Building Centre were awarded the 13th annual Paul Straus Public Relations award during Home Hardware’s semi-annual Shareholders’ Meeting in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=292197&issueID=36441 to view the full article online. |
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NRHA Monthly Program Communication – October 2014 Your customers are always searching for ways to organize their lives and possessions better. Whether simply seeking to decrease clutter or organize items in the "junk" drawer, space is at a premium for most home owners. Use the following tips to make the most of your storage sales: 1.) Display assembled products. 2.) Keep current on style. 3.) Sell the basics. 4.) Use special orders. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=292102&issueID=36441 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
November 3 - 6, 2014
Manual Estimating Courses
Winnipeg, MB
November 6 - 10, 2014
Sexton Member Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact: Callak@sextongroup.com
November 7, 2014
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Winnipeg, MB
To learn more about upcoming events please visit www.wrla.org
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Member Updates
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!  |
