GRAPEVINE
LORDCONEWS
Pacific Coliseum - April 2-3, 2025
We wanted to send a quick note thanking you all for your efforts over the last couple of days. Our trade show was an incredible success! The atmosphere was fantastic, our customers were engaged, and our vendors were extremely pleased with the experience.
Special thanks to each department for their outstanding contributions, particularly in organizing the event, managing logistics, and ensuring seamless customer interactions. Your dedication and teamwork made this event a memorable success.
We have numerous orders that need to be picked, packed, and shipped within the next few weeks. Please inform your customers on the status of their order, assist with the timing of when they will receive their orders, and help with put away when the shipment arrives. Please ensure all orders are processed accurately and timely to maintain our excellent customer service standards.
The fun has just begun, and we have exciting challenges ahead! We refocus our efforts on our booking promotion, which runs through the end of April and aims to achieve record sales and customer engagement.
We are extremely proud of everyone's dedication and hard work. Fantastic job team!
-The Coates Family
POSITION OPENINGS
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam POSITION: Replen/Quick Pick Lead
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam POSITION: Customer Service Representative
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam POSITION: Building Technician(Afterrnoons)
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam POSITION: Blend Center Associate
LOCATION: Ladner POSITION: Manager If interested, please apply through jobs.jobvite.com/lordco-internal/jobs
LOCATION: Armstrong POSITION: Manager
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam POSITION: Recruiter
LOCATION: Merritt POSITION: Manager
Congratulations To:
Laurie Chubarty - #6 Oxford
Jennifer Dickie - #35 Crandbrook
Arianna Schoch - #27 Newton
Each winner will receive a GIFT CARD. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Fill out the contest entry form and send it in to Liam Klassen at Lklassen@lordco.com for a chance to win a gift card. Good Luck!
Remember to cut out your entry forms before sending them to Liam Klassen LKlassen @lordco.com at #98 Head Office. Photo of the Month
Find the Cleaning Supplies
ENTRY FORM Find the Bike
We have hidden a Bike somewhere in the Grapevine. Find it and fill out the entry form for your chance to win a gift card! Find the Bike Name
Congratulations to the following gift card winners selected by a random draw. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Carla Hahn - #7 Hope
Toby Yuen - #28 Tsawwassen
Daniel Cote - #112 Calgary
Answer: Page 3 Did you Know?
This photo was sent to us by Reza Foolad from #83 Burnaby. Congratulations to Nicole Hucal from #69 Coquitlam on being for winning a gift card just for voting for his favourite photo. Enjoy!
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Please send your pictures with a title, your name, and store to Liam Klassen at Head Office or e-mail them to LKlassen@lordco.com. The Photo of the Month winner will receive a gift card. One person will also be drawn to win a gift card just for voting for their favourite photo!
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Johnson, Holly 12/03/2025
Powell, Quinten 12/03/2025
Rowland, Jessica 12/03/2025
Bhattarai, Alok 12/03/2025
Hailar, Joven Jerome 12/03/2025
Moore, Daniel 17/03/2025
Jareem, Zohra 17/03/2025
Kelly, Tristan 17/03/2025
Jain, Rachitagam Kumar 17/03/2025
Boettger, Haylee 18/03/2025
Ramshalu, Rajdeep Bawa 18/03/2025
Ezekiel, Justin 19/03/2025
Christensen, Brody 20/03/2025
Korinth, Sophie 20/03/2025
Li, Zilin 22/03/2025
Gonzales, Peanne 24/03/2025
Greenwood, Ryan 27/03/2025
Gupta, Jaspreet 27/03/2025
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Hendrickson, Mark D 01/04/1995
Lodge, Matthew A 19/04/1995
Wallace, Tara J 27/04/1996
Grant, Kenneth D 12/04/1997
Czuchro, Charles 22/04/1997
Davidson, Alexander 24/04/1997
Reid, Shawna L 05/04/1999
Timar, Peter J 12/04/1999
Perner, Franziska L 23/04/1999
Fleck, Theresa 27/04/2000
Pearson, Dawn 18/04/2001
Albuquerque, Sandy 19/04/2002
Simonds, Monique 23/04/2002
Chorzelski, Wlodzimierz 05/04/2003
Bors, Robert 07/04/2003
Ritter, Jason 07/04/2003
Woodhouse, Theressa 16/04/2003
Bartholet, Mathew 25/04/2003
Mcelveen, Geoffrey 05/04/2004
Emanuele, Matthew 02/04/2007
Speller, Alan 08/04/2007
Racz, Kayla 13/04/2007
Wilson, Amanda 18/04/2007
Simister, Keith 02/04/2008
Hicks, Martin 10/04/2008
Bodaly, Len 26/04/2008
Millar, Aaron 29/04/2008
Lousley, Brian 21/04/2009
Moran, Alysha 12/04/2010
Uhrich, William 14/04/2010
Church, William 20/04/2010
Sebastian, Raymond 01/04/2011
Hepp, Kelly 18/04/2011
Mcdonald, Steven 19/04/2011
Wild, Karl 02/04/2012
Chandler, Owen 21/04/2012
Vasquez Flores, Indra 01/04/2013
Sandy, Kevin 04/04/2013
Wesnoski, Terry 19/04/2013
Hepple, Ryan 22/04/2013
Tortora, Andrew 21/04/2014
Waldner, Christina 23/04/2014
Stossel, Gary 28/04/2014
Chapple, Christopher 07/04/2015
Meservia, Sherri 30/04/2015
Lambright, Jesse 18/04/2016
Foley, Valerie Ann 18/04/2016
Shipley, Webster 26/04/2016
Hancock, Christopher 03/04/2017
Scott, Kyle 03/04/2017
Egwalu, Martin 11/04/2017
Howes, Russelle 24/04/2017
Lavoie, Stuart 26/04/2017
Zhao, Miao 26/04/2017
Hof, Samantha 01/04/2018
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Webb, Matthew 08/04/2019
Missere, Stephanie 15/04/2019
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Roper, Kevin 11/04/2023
Lau, Angela 13/04/2023
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Dance, Sheila 21/04/2023
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Easson, Eryk 02/04/2024
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Quieto, Steven 02/04/2024
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Lee, Gavin 05/04/2024
Kohli, Harpreet Singh 08/04/2024
Foley, Patricia 09/04/2024
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April 22nd to 29th is World Primary Immunodeficiency Week! This week was designed to raise awareness for those living with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), provide support to those with PI and share resources to keep your immune system healthy.
What is the Purpose of Your Immune System?
Your immune system is made of cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that protect the body from disease, infection, and foreign substances. This complex system is dispersed throughout the body and includes organs and tissues of the lymphatic system and white blood cells called leukocytes. The major purpose of your immune system is to fight o foreign substances so that you don’t get sick, however, your immune system also protects your cells by keeping a record of every germ that tries to attack them, so that it can recognize and destroy foreign cells quickly.
What is Primary Immunodeficiency?
Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) includes a range of disorders that lead to a weakened immune system. This means that germs can get through undetected and wreak havoc on the body, causing those with PI to feel sick and fatigued more often. While many forms of PI are inherited through family genetics, some types of PI can be developed at any time. Unfortunately, this disease is hard to diagnose since most symptoms resemble common infections. Be sure to watch for signs such as repeated infections and talk to your doctor if you’re concerned.
Living with Primary Immunodeficiency
Since those living with PI feel sick frequently, many have said the disorder has had an e ect on their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Exercise, social outings, and self-care are some of the most important ways to maintain well-being while living with PI. A support system can greatly improve the lives of those with PI, so if you or someone you know has PI, don’t be afraid to reach out. If you’re looking for a support system to help with exercise and healthy eating in the management of PI, check out the Healthy Cravings and Get Your Heart Rate Up communities on our Wellness Platform!
Want to Learn More?
If you’re interested in learning more about Primary Immunodeficiency and how you can help, check out Immunity Canada at https://immunitycanada.org/. There are plenty of resources, guides, and ways to stay informed on the website!
Kudos
Roko Golubic - Kelowna #34
Here I go again with another rave about an employee at Lordco auto parts. This time I am raving about a guy named Roko!!!!! Yesterday I went to buy some coolant for my car just in case I needed some over the next few days. Roko was on his way out the door since he was done his shift . He offered to help me look at my car….thank God that he did as I was just going to put the coolant in my back seat of my car and go shopping. When he opened up my hood, the radiator cap had blown off since I likely did not tighten it enough when I added coolant in the morning ! It was a coolant explosion inside of my engine , and there was actually pools of coolant running from my car and streams. crazy!!!!!! All I can say is Roko is a super nice guy who went above and beyond even when he was done his day at work to help me. He is an incredible human being. We need more people like him on our planet.
-Cindy Bothe
N GK Hockey Night April 5th
Eric Rowlett - West Kelowna #39
Eric helped me with my wipers that had clips that didn’t fit. Absolutely phenomenal service! He spent a good 30 minutes hunting down the right size clips and wipers for me. He even went out and installed them for me to make sure they work correctly! Would definitely recommend his service to anyone! Very kind and professional.
Victoria Poirier
Harald Jahn - Port Alberni #91
Very friendly staff, easy to access location. Harald was very helpful and helped me pick out the right part for my car and made sure I got the best price! Would 100% recommend to anyone needing parts to swing by, thanks again Harald!
Kai Saito
STARS OF SAFETY
APRIL RECOGNITION
Safety EXCELLENCE
Recognizing Joe Ewan’s Exceptional Response in the MSI Reduction Campaign
Part of OHS’s commitment to workplace safety is the continuous efforts to reduce risks and raise awareness. Today, we are excited to recognize Joe for his remarkable contributions to the MSI (Musculoskeletal Injury) reduction campaign. Since the campaign's launch earlier this year, Joe has not only embraced the initiative but has gone above and beyond to lead by example. Recognizing the potential hazards caused by lifting heavy loads especially the blue bins which are an essential part at Lordco’s daily operations, Joe took immediate action to ensure his team understood the importance of proper lifting techniques and safe practices.
Understanding the risks associated with lifting heavy loads, Joe simulated a load of blue bins that are built to approximately 35-40 lbs so that his colleagues could learn the feel and ideal way a tote should be packed. During the morning safety huddle, Joe demonstrated this example to L1 pickers, offering practical insights into how to handle these bins safely. This allowed his colleagues to experience the feel of these bins, giving them a clear understanding of how best to pack items and reduce strain on their bodies.
His initiative not only raised awareness of potential risks but have also created a culture of care and responsibility within his team. Thanks to his enthusiasm, Joe has played an important role in helping everyone work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
Let's continue to follow his example by prioritizing safety in everything we do!
Together, we are stronger and safer!
