The Leader Training Committee is pleased to authorize you to nominate one delegate to participate in the 2025 ASCE Regions 1, 2, 4, & 5 Workshop for Section, Branch, and Institute Leaders (WSBIL), which will be held Friday and Saturday, January 31-February 1 at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Eastern Regional Younger Member Council (ERYMC) 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 $300.00. This fee will help to subsidize meals and refreshment breaks scheduled during the Workshop and is not reimbursable. Please register by November 30.
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
To obtain our group discount price, your delegate must make reservations online with the hotel before Thursday, January 9th, 2025. You may also call the hotel directly to make reservations at 901-762-7406. The sleeping room rate is $174.00 (plus taxes and applicable fees) per night for a single or double occupancy.
Agenda
Find the agenda and more on the Leader Training Committee website.