July 11, 2026 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
We will be reporting to you next week from New Orleans, the site of the BLET’s Western Regional Meeting. Last-minute registrations for meals and events will be accepted online or in person at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside as late as Tuesday morning, July 14. Open... July 5, 2026 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
With the deadline for room reservations just under a month away, BLET members and guests are encouraged to register now for the BLET’s Eastern Regional Meeting in Chicago. The deadline for room reservations is July 24, and the meeting will take place August 24-28 at... June 5, 2026 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
Registration is now open for the BLET Eastern Regional Meeting, which will be held in Chicago, August 24-28. Just like this year’s Western Regional Meeting scheduled to be held in New Orleans, the Chicago Regional meeting will expand beyond the traditional training... May 22, 2026 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
The BLET’s Western Regional Meeting will take place in New Orleans, La., from July 13-17. Have you made reservations yet? Guests will stay at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, set along the Mississippi River and near the French Quarter. This year, the BLET is... May 6, 2026 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
Make plans now to attend the BLET Western Regional Meeting, which will be held in New Orleans from July 13-17. This year’s meeting expands beyond the traditional format, with added programming and new opportunities for member participation throughout the week. Hotel... February 5, 2026 | Education and Training, News, Regional Meetings, Top News
Please make your plans now to attend one or both of the BLET’s Regional Meetings this year. A key component of these events is training for Local Division officers conducted by the BLET Education and Training Department. Training will be offered for... October 26, 2025 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
BLET members who are scheduling their vacations for next year should make plans to attend one or both of the BLET’s regional meetings in 2026. The 2026 Western Regional Meeting will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, the week of July 13, while the 2026 Eastern... September 21, 2025 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
The BLET’s 2026 Western Regional Meeting will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, the week of July 13. The 2026 Eastern Regional Meeting will take place in Chicago, Illinois, the week of August 24. As many BLET members are getting ready to schedule their vacations for... August 30, 2025 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
Looking ahead to next year, the BLET’s 2026 Western Regional Meeting will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, the week of July 13. The 2026 Eastern Regional Meeting will take place in Chicago, Illinois, the week of August 24. Please make plans now to attend one or both... August 26, 2025 | News, Regional Meetings, Top News
From left: Rep. Rick Larsen, President Mark Wallace, and First Vice President Gary Best. _____________________ U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) participated in a one-on-one chat with BLET National President Mark Wallace in front of an audience comprised of more than 300... 