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    • 7 May 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Portage County Highway Department: 800 Plover Rd, Plover, WI 54467
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    Additional session added due to popular demand! The time slots are now as following:

    • 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM  

    If you previously registered for the early session but would like to move to the afternoon, please reach out via email.

    The purpose of this session is to provide the regulatory information necessary in 1926 Subpart P to meet the knowledge requirements for a competent person. Students will participate in hands-on learning activities as well as lecture and practical application exercises in order to develop the skills necessary to safely erect and inspect soil protective systems: 

    • Definitions of excavation components and protective systems  
    • Competent person requirements for subpart P - Excavations  
    • Utility locations, clearance distances and dig tickets  
    • Access and egress from trenches and excavations  
    • Exposures to falling loads and hazardous atmospheres  
    • Stability of adjacent structures   
    • Required inspections  
    • Requirements for protective systems less than 20’ deep 
    • Design of sloping and benching systems  
    • Design of support systems and shield systems  
    • Design of other protective systems  
    • Soil classification system  
    • Definitions and requirements for determining:   
      • Stable rock 
      • Class A soil 
      • Class B soil 
      • Class C soil  
    • Sloping and benching requirements 
    • Timber shoring for trenches and their minimum requirements 
    • Aluminum hydraulic shoring for trenches 
    • Trench Shields 

    Cost: $300 per person 


    Any questions or concerns regarding the training or online registration please contact: 
    Todd Every 

    WCHA Deputy Director 

    (920) 255-3654 

    tevery@wiscohwy.org 


    • 11 May 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 8 Jun 2026
    • 10 Jun 2026
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells

    Subject to change.

    • 8 Jun 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 10 Jun 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
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    ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

    Draft Agenda
    *subject to change

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

     Registration Rates  Before 5/15/26  After 5/15/26
     County Members  $295  $395
     County Member Spouse/Guest  $195  $295

    Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026.

    Please note that this registration is for County Members and their guests ONLY. Are you an Associate or Non-Member looking to register? Please do so at this page.

    All attendees, including spouse/guests, are required to be registered to participate in any function of the conference. Name badges will be issued and must be worn to attend all functions, including conference areas, social areas, and events. Individuals not registered for the conference will not be admitted and/or asked to leave any event area. If you are not wearing your name badge, it will be assumed that you have not registered for the conference.

    Registrants MUST be signed in with active memberships to receive member pricing. Please email info@wiscohwy.org if you have trouble accessing your account.

    Cancellation and 100% refunds (by written request) must be received by May 27, 2026. After this date, cancellations will not be refunded.

    HOTEL INFORMATION:

    We have a room block at the Kalahari at the per diem rate of $101/night. Room reservations include access to the waterparks on site.  

    Hotel Block Booking Link

    If you have questions, please contact: 

    Todd Every, WCHA Deputy Director 

    Phone: (920) 255-3654 

    E-mail: tevery@wiscohwy.org 

    • 8 Jun 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 10 Jun 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
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    VENDOR/ASSOCIATE MEMBER/NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION

    The WCHA Conference Coordinating Committee is hosting the 2026 Summer Highway Conference at the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells. We are looking forward to seeing you there! You can use this page to register for a booth, or for a conference registration as an Associate or Non-Member. 

    Draft Agenda
    *subject to change

    Please review all exhibitor information in our Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus below, including registration fees, show times, etc.


    Looking to sponsor this event? Check out our Sponsor Registration here

    Golf registration is available here.

    Registrants MUST be signed in with active memberships to receive member pricing. Please email info@wiscohwy.org if you have trouble accessing your account.

    Cancellation and 100% refunds (by written request) must be received by May 27, 2026. After this date, cancellations will not be refunded.

    HOTEL INFORMATION:

    We have a room block at the Kalahari at the per diem rate of $101/night. Room reservations include access to the waterparks on site. The block is available until May 8, 2026.  

    Hotel Block Booking Link

    HOSPITALITY SUITES

    There are hospitality suites available at this event! Please use the following link to book your space for the evenings of Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9

    Hospitality Suite Booking Link

    Outside food and beverages can be brought in to these suites. You may also purchase food through the Kalahari by reaching out to Kortnee Carroll at 608.254.5530 or kocarroll@kalahariresorts.com. Any additional questions regarding the hospitality suites can be directed to Kortnee as well. 

    Questions? 

    Please contact:

    Todd Every

    WCHA Deputy Director

    Email: tevery@wiscohwy.org

    Phone: (920) 255-3654

    • 8 Jun 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 10 Jun 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
    Register


    SPONSOR REGISTRATION

    Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 2026 WCHA Summer Highway Conference. As we plan to Connect and Collaborate in the Wisconsin Dells, please review our Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus to see how you can invest in this event. Not only do we have ample conference opportunities, but with a change in golf courses this year, we have additional golf holes to sponsor. 


    Questions? 

    Please contact:

    Todd Every

    WCHA Deputy Director

    Email: tevery@wiscohwy.org

    Phone: (920) 255-3654

    • 8 Jun 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 9 Jun 2026
    • Trappers Turn
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    2026 Summer Golf Outing

    Trappers Turn | Arbor, Canyon, & Lake Courses

    Thanks to our change in courses this year, we have more opportunities than ever to golf! Spend an afternoon working with other WCHA members and Associate Members...time to see old friends and make some new ones!

    Schedule:

    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Shuttle Service from Kalahari Resort

    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Golfer Registration and Lunch (Clubhouse)

    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Golf

    5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Golf Awards and Raffle (Clubhouse)

    Format: 4 person "Scramble" teams (maximum 54 teams or 216 golfers)

    All golfers must have a Summer Highway Conference registration.

    Are you an Associate Member looking to sponsor a hole? Check out this page


    • 13 Jul 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 10 Aug 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 24 Aug 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Virtual

    WCHA Board of Directors Meeting - August 2026

    Dates subject to change

    • 14 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 12 Oct 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 13 Oct 2026
    • 15 Oct 2026
    • Oneida Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
    Subject to change.
    • 26 Oct 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Virtual

    WCHA Board of Directors Meeting - October 2026

    Dates subject to change

    • 9 Nov 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 14 Dec 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WCHA Executive Committee Meeting 

    Dates subject to change

    • 14 Dec 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Virtual
    • 12 Jan 2027
    • 14 Jan 2027
    • La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI

    Subject to change.

    • 7 Jun 2027
    • 9 Jun 2027
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells

    Subject to change.

    • 28 Sep 2027
    • 30 Sep 2027
    • Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
    Subject to change.
    • 11 Jan 2028
    • 13 Jan 2028
    • La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI

    Subject to change.

    • 5 Jun 2028
    • 7 Jun 2028
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
    Subject to change.
    • 19 Sep 2028
    • 21 Sep 2028
    • Oneida Hotel, Green Bay, WI
    Subject to change.

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10 Feb 2025 Executive Committee Meeting - February 2025
14 Jan 2025 Safety & Training Committee Meeting - January 2025
13 Jan 2025 WCHA 2025 Winter Highway Conference - Vendor/Sponsor Registration
13 Jan 2025 WCHA 2025 Winter Highway Conference - Attendee Registration
13 Jan 2025 WCHA Board of Directors Meeting - January 2025
6 Jan 2025 Executive Committee Meeting - January 2025
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16 Dec 2024 WCHA Board of Directors Meeting - December 2024
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24 Sep 2024 WCHA Board of Directors Meeting - September 2024
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27 Feb 2024 WCHA Board of Directors Meeting - February 2024
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13 Nov 2023 Executive Committee Meeting-November 2023
8 Nov 2023 Machinery Management Committee Meeting
31 Oct 2023 Board of Directors Meeting - October 2023
9 Oct 2023 2023 Commissioner’s Fall Training Conference
9 Oct 2023 Executive Committee Meeting-October 2023
26 Sep 2023 Board of Directors Meeting - September 2023
19 Sep 2023 WCHA-LDG Road School
19 Sep 2023 2023 WCHA-LDG Road School Registration
11 Sep 2023 Executive Committee Meeting-September 2023
22 Aug 2023 Board of Directors Meeting - August 2023
14 Aug 2023 Executive Committee Meeting-August 2023
25 Jul 2023 Board of Directors Meeting - July 2023
10 Jul 2023 Executive Committee Meeting-July 2023
12 Jun 2023 Executive Committee Meeting-June 2023
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20 Apr 2023 WCHA Pesticide Training Waukesha County
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22 Mar 2023 Wisconsin Flagger Handbook Instructor Training - Columbia County
21 Mar 2023 Wisconsin Flagger Handbook Instructor Training - Chippewa County
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24 Jan 2023 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
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