Registration continues for the BLET’s 2025 Western Regional Meeting in Bellevue, Wash., located across Lake Washington from Seattle. The meeting, scheduled for the week of August 18, will take place at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Wash., 98004, telephone (888) 959-9356.
Registration and hotel reservations can be made at bletregionals.org. Room rates are $229.00 per night (plus tax) and reservations must be made by July 21.
Opening ceremonies and a BLET members-only closed session will be held on Tuesday, August 19. Workshops for Local Chairmen, Secretary-Treasurers, and Legislative Representatives — along with a special session regarding RRB benefits and a seminar titled “Preparing for Retirement – Insurance Benefits” — will be held throughout the day on Thursday, August 21. August 20 will be family day as well as the annual golf outing, which will take place at The Golf Club at Newcastle — Coal Creek Course. The meeting will conclude with a dinner dance on the evening of August 21.
There is no cost for BLET members who wish to attend the August 19 meetings and the August 21 workshops, but there are fees for those who choose to attend the August 18 welcome reception and all other meals. A complete registration (welcome reception, all BLET-sponsored meals, and the dinner dance) costs $225.00 per person. The price is $175.00 to register for all of the above except the dinner dance. Reduced children’s registration and a la carte meal registration options are also available. More information is available here.
Those with questions or anyone needing assistance should email: regionalmeeting@ble-t.org.