Overview WRYMC WSBIL WSCL

Reno, Nevada | February 27-28, 2026

The Leader Training Committee is pleased to authorize you to nominate one delegate to participate in the 2026 ASCE Regions 8 and 9 Workshop for Section, Branch, and Institute Leaders (WSBIL) to be held Friday and Saturday, February 27-28 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino at 407 N Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501. Sections without Branches may nominate two delegates. 

Participation in the WSBIL gives Section and Branch leaders an opportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences with one another. It exposes your incoming officers to the tools and resources needed to be an effective ASCE leader, allowing them to strengthen and expand your programs and activities. The Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders (WSCL) and the Western Regional Younger Member Council (WRYMC) annual meeting will be held concurrently, and we encourage your Student Chapter and Younger Member Group leaders to participate in those events. We have worked diligently to ensure the success of the combined program and look forward to your Section and/or Branch delegate’s participation.  

To ensure that your Section and/or Branch receives the maximum possible benefit, you are encouraged to designate the President-elect, Vice President or Secretary-Treasurer as the delegate. If this is not possible, consider a Younger Member growing into a responsible position within the Section or Branch.  (Please note that WSBIL attendees are only eligible for Society reimbursement once every four years.)

Registration

The registration cost, per attendee, is $325.00. This fee will help to subsidize meals and refreshment breaks scheduled during the workshop and is not reimbursable.  Please register by Nov. 21.

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Reimbursement

The Society reimburses the official delegate for the cost of transportation, not in excess of coach class airfare, for those traveling more than 100 miles round-trip. Other expenses, including lodging, meals, etc., are included in the per diem rate of $175.00 (maximum of 2 days per diem).  Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance to secure low-cost airfares. The reimbursement form will be distributed at the conference’s adjournment. 

Hotel Accommodations

In order to obtain our group discount price, attendees must make reservations with the hotel before February 5, 2026, by calling 775-329-4777 or by using the online reservation system.

The sleeping room rate for a traditional single/double room is $59.00 the night of 2/26/26, $129 the night of 2/27 & 2/28. A daily resort fee of $36.95 per room, per night plus the current occupancy room tax will be charged in addition to the room rates set forth above.

Agenda

Find the agenda and more on the Leader Training Committee website.