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GRAPEVINE LORDCONEWS

ONLINE BUYING PILOT FOR OUR MOST POPULAR CAR CLUBS

E-commerce is reaching its first important milepost in June: The Online Buying Pilot. Car club members will be the first group invited to buy online and pilot the process. The pilot will rollout gradually, allowing us time to troubleshoot potential issues before releasing our Click & Collect service to the public.

Now, you may be thinking, “What discount will club members receive?” “Are we calling it a discount?” And “Are club discount cards on the way out?” Read the updated FAQs for answers to these questions and more.

Q. Why have car club & discount group pricing changed?

Over the past year we have worked to make Dealer a competitive retail price and are now displaying that price on our shelf labels and ecommerce website. To ensure car club and discount card customers benefit from our improved pricing, their discounts are now based on our Dealer price. This is a change for some of our customers who are used to getting a discount on our previously suggested list price. We are reaching out to car clubs and discount groups to help them understand these changes.

Q. Should we use the term “car club discount”?

Lordco offers quality items at a fair value. We recommend swapping the terms “car club discount” or “discount” with “Lordco Loyalty”, “Lordco Loyalty savings”, or “Lordco Loyalty pricing” to better convey our offerings when referring to our new pricing levels.

Q. Can customers still use their physical car club discount card in-store?

Yes, customers can use their physical car club discount cards at any Lordco Auto Parts location. However, we are moving away from physical cards in the future and towards individual accounts, making physical cards eventually unnecessary.

Q. How does a car club apply for Lordco Loyalty savings?

New car clubs interested in setting up Lordco Loyalty savings for their members must submit an application form. Car clubs with an existing membership account, will need to complete a club verification form. Contact pmendes@lordco.com for more information.

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Congratulations To:

Bridget Roux - #68 Duncan

Fred Bakewell - #52 Sardis

Wyatt Bianchi - #27 Newton

Each winner will receive a GIFT CARD. Thank you to everyone who participated!

CONTEST ENTRY FORM

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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.

Find the Strawberries

Congratulations to the following gift card winners selected by a random draw. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Christine Gosling - #104 Bridgeview

Mckenna Belanger - #62 Enderby

Jewal Kylo - #84 Island Warehouse

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We have hidden a Trophy somewhere in the Grapevine. Find it and fill out the entry form for your chance to win a gift card!

PHOTO of the MONTH

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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NATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

June 7th is National Health and Fitness Day! This event was designed to promote the health and wellness of all Canadians by encouraging people to get active. There has been an alarming uptrend of sedentary living in Canada, so the goal this June 7th is to stop that trend where it stands. To start a healthier trend, we’ll be going over some tips on how to stay active this month!

Why Is Exercise Important?

Exercise makes you feel great, both physically and mentally. It can help maintain your physical fitness level by increasing your mobility and muscle control, both of which keep you feeling strong and healthy. Exercise can also regulate your emotions, help relieve stress, and provide socialization. Working out with friends, family members, or co-workers can help you build a community, which will also boost your mental wellness. So, how do you take advantage of all these benefits? Try exercising for at least 150 minutes per week! Exercise can be anything that gets your heart rate up, but we’ve compiled some suggestions for every activity level below.

Exercise Suggestions by Level

Low Intensity – Any activity which gets you moving at a low level where you can still talk and catch your breath easily. This type of activity level is great for beginners, those recovering from injuries or living with joint pain, and getting exercise on rest days. Some examples include:

• Walking, gardening, bowling, fishing, and household activities.

Moderate Intensity – Any activity that gets your heart pumping at a high enough level that you can talk but must take deeper breaths. This activity level is perfect for most of your 150 minutes each week and can be a great level to incorporate social time. Some examples include:

• Swimming, jogging, biking, dancing, and playing moderate intensity team sports.

Vigorous Intensity – Any activity which gets your heart beating at such a level that you need more time to recover before being able to talk. This activity level brings the same health benefits as moderate intensity exercise in less time. This is great if you want to challenge your body. Some examples include:

• High intensity team sports like basketball or soccer, swimming laps, hiking steep inclines, and doing heavy yard work.

Want More Information?

If you’re looking for more information on how to get moving this June, check out Lordco’s Wellness Platform on Lordco Connect! There are communities for everyone including topics like “Get Your Heart Rate Up” which discusses exercise tips, and monthly fitness challenges to stir your competitive spirit and get you inspired! Take charge of your health and fitness this month!

Kudos

Ryan Roth - Kelowna #34

Went in to get some touch up paint for my truck at this location. Ryan was super helpful and positive, and mixed up a little bottle for me right away without any issues. Very good experience with Ryan and this location overall. Would definitely recommend using Lordco and Ryan for getting touch up paint for a vehicle. Thanks!!

Stu Gallo

Arun Mistry- Coquitlam #69

I had an excellent visit to Lordco. Ron stood out with his outstanding customer service. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure I found exactly what I needed. His guidance made the whole process easy and stress-free. Couldn’t ask for better support.

Iftekhar Haider Mrinmoy

Burnaby #83

Very nice experience at this location looking for a particular part for my car. The parts representative was very helpful and aided me with my request, making sure it was the correct part before getting the item from their stock. While paying for the item at the cashier, the representative passed me a membership sign-up and let me know about the rates and discounts which was insightful. Overall a great location, good selection in stock, store nicely setup and clean, most importantly staff were very professional and knowledgeable, willing to assist you with positive energy.

Zlatko Mandaric

Ziaollah Roshani - Vancouver #33

We were there yesterday and we get our things done so quickly. Zia was there and he did such an amazing service to us. It didn’t even take him long time to sort out things and get our work done. Thank you Lordco and thank you Zia, this branch will be our forever branch

Rawda Hassan

Taylor Teasdale - Edmonton #95

Shout out to the employee named Taylor! I haven't been into the store, but I did call the other day to enquire about a Milwaukee Tool that Im looking to purchase for father's day. This store had the best price for the tool so I called to see if it could be shipped to me. An employee named Taylor took my phone number and address so she could check what the freight/shipping cost would be and told me she'd call me back. Within 10 minutes she had call...

Cassandra

Joel Boily - Trail #17

The staff at the Trail store go above and beyond for customers. We were heading out of town for the long weekend and my RV power cord was too short for my sons truck and they had no extensions at the store, Joel and staff went above and beyond to get the parts and the products needed to make our own extension. Even lending us the tool to be able to make it!!! Great Customer Service!! You get a 10 from us!!!

Kat M

Quinten Powell - Fernie #76

The best Lordco I’ve been to I’d like to thank Quinten for being super knowledgable and getting me back on the road I wouldn’t have been able to do it without him. Thank you so much.

Amy Shahil Narayan - Chiliwack #4

when i needed help, there was only one person who was willing to rise to the call. Sid from the parts counter saved me and my 2001 honda civic. i also bought oil and it was pretty affordable which was cool

Rylie

Payment will be made in two $500 installments, one per semester upon proof of enrollment. Each scholarship is for one year, and previous recipients can reapply for consideration.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The scholarship program is available to employees of AAM members. Candidates must be one of the following:

• A full-time employee of an AAM member

• A child, grandchild, brother, or sister of a full-time employee of an AAM member

Note: Neither part-time employees nor their children qualify. (Part-time is defined as 25 hours per week or less.)

To be considered for an AAM scholarship award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be 16 years old on the day the application for the current year is due

• Have graduated from high school or its equivalent before July 1 of the year in which they will use the scholarship

• Be entering or planning to enter an educational institution that may include a four-year college or university (undergraduate, graduate, or post graduate) or a two-year community college or technical/trade school

• Be in good scholastic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA)

• Submit an essay of no more than 500 words that includes personal background, interests, and scholarship need

• Timeline:

• Each year's application period opens April 15 and closes May 31; all application materials must be received by the closing date

• Scholarships will be announced by August 15

• Scholarship payments are sent to the school or recipient in the amount of $500 twice in the award year: once each in September and January

• Scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee of independent third-party evaluators to determine awards.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Lordco Parts Ltd. Scholarship Fund has been established as a financial incentive for Lordco employees and employee’s children to seek out and achieve their educational goals. Annual awards in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded to those applicants who best meet the award criteria as determined by the Panel.

APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS:

1. Applicants must be children of employees or employees who have been employed by Lordco for a minimum of 1 year. Children of employees must be in FULL-TIME attendance at a post-secondary institution. Employees must be taking a minimum of 3 COURSES OR 9 CREDIT HOURS and continue to work a MINIMUM of for 16 hours per week Lordco while attending school.

2. Scholarships shall be awarded to:

(a) Applicants proceeding from secondary education to any university, college, trade school, or other post-secondary institution.

(b) Applicants already attending a post-secondary institution, or who intend on enrolling within one year of the application date.

3. Candidates must complete the application in full and provide all required information, documents, and letters for their application to be considered.

4. Scholarships are conditional in that the funds will be withheld until such time as the recipient provides proof that they will be in full-time attendance at a post-secondary institution approved by the Panel.

5. Recipients will be required to commence their full-time course of studies no later than September 30 of the year following the award.

6. Successful candidates will be those adjudged to have shown diligence toward achieving their educational goals, and to have demonstrated good citizenship, character, and leadership qualities.

7. The following must accompany the application:

(a) A copy of your most recent education transcript, and any other transcripts or documents attesting to educational accomplishments.

(b) A letter from a current school official attesting to the candidate’s character, as well as participation in school activities.

8. Successful applicants will be required to provide a “head and shoulders” photograph (colour or black and white).

(a) The Panel reserves the right to publish the name, secondary school, city, a brief list of achievements, photograph, and anticipated post-secondary institution and course of studies of successful applicants in the Lordco internal newsletter, as well as press releases to selected local media outlets.

9. Decisions of the Panel, including the number of scholarships awarded each year, are final.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 31 OF THE CURRENT YEAR. Please upload your application and photograph to Lordco Connect. Contact HR@lordco.com with any questions.

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MAY RECOGNITION

SAFETY WEEK IS ON THE WAY

Safety Week is coming to Lordco. Get ready to learn valuable Safety tips, participate in fun and engaging activities and show your safety pride for the June Wellness Challenge. Special thanks to sites L1 and L89 who helped make our exciting Safety video.

OHS would like to recognize store L54 who had a TDG inspection and L114 who had an Alberta OHS inspection. Both did well and fixed the minor nonconformances found. Our TDG and Safety training keeps paying off. Well done to both sites for acting quickly, being prepared and ensuring safety and compliance stays top of mind.