WACA Events

At our association, we believe there is no better way to meet potential customers and industry members than through personal interaction. Therefore, we have arranged several networking opportunities. Below is a list of events and their approximate dates. To access meeting and event registrations, please visit the calendar on the events page. 

2024 Clay Shoot

Another great event! Many have described it as better than a golf tournament. Join us in 2025 and judge for yourself!

2024 Summer Meeting Dates: July 11 - 14, 2024

Thank you to our generous sponsors! 

Meeting/Event Calendar Overview:

JANUARY / FEBRUARY

MSHA Part 46 Training

Typically held in Mt. Vernon and Tacoma areas, the MSHA Part 46 training requires 8 hours of Annual Refresher training for "Experienced and Newly Hired Miners," as per recent MSHA regulations. For more information on this class, visit the MSHA Part 46 Refresher page.

MARCH / APRIL

MSHA Spring Thaw
This collaborative event brings together agency, industry, and safety resources to advance and promote good safety practices, reduce incidents, and provide compliance tools.  
The event is designed to establish a strong, productive, and communicative relationship between agency and industry and share our collective resources, safety tools, and strategies to ensure our employees go home daily. It is open to Association members, non-members, and contractors who regularly work on or visit MSHA mine sites. 

APRIL / MAY

Awards for Excellence in Concrete Construction
The Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association is pleased to formally recognize your professional accomplishments in the outstanding use of Ready-Mix Concrete throughout Washington State. Award entries are typically due at the end of March or the beginning of April.  

JANUARY - JUNE, SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER

ACI Certifications
ACI Certifications will conclude for the summer construction season in early June. Classes are not held during the summer and will resume in the Fall. Please check your expiration dates and plan accordingly. 

JULY
Annual Family Summer & Membership Meeting 
WACA has held this event for many years at Campbell's Resort in Chelan. Activities include the kids' kite-flying contest at the BBQ, where live music is enjoyed, a kids' silent auction, and our President's Reception with silent, live, and dessert auctions. Registration for this event will typically open around the beginning of May.

Annual Golf Tournament
This is a membership event held in conjunction with the Family Summer Meeting. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Registration will go out with the Family Summer Meeting registration. 

AUGUST
No events are planned in preparation for the new fiscal year.

SEPTEMBER
ACI Certifications begin. For more information on ACI Certifications, please visit the ACI Certifications page.

OCTOBER
Legislative Workshop
The Legislative Workshop is held in the Fall. It provides members an opportunity to visit directly with state legislators and agencies in Olympia to discuss important state, local, and industry issues impacting the aggregate, ready mix concrete, and general business/employer community. It also allows those who have never visited Olympia during a legislative session to watch their state government at work and witness the legislative process.

NOVEMBER
Fall/Winter Workshop
Our technical event of the year supports our Associate members who focus on production, regulatory, promotional, and related topics. Exhibit and booth opportunities are available for Associate members.  

DECEMBER
No events are typically scheduled.