WRC-ALCA 2026 Annual Conference
From Clear Waters to High Peaks: Elevating Aging Life Care™
Wed September 30 – Fri October 2, 2026
Caesar's Republic South Lake Tahoe | Stateline, NV
Invitation to Attend
The 2026 WRC-ALCA Chapter Board of Directors and Conference Committee chaired by Jill Melvin MSW, LCSW, CMC and Gail Arno, CMC invite you to mark you calendars and plan now to join us for the 2026 Annual Conference – September 30 to October 2, 2026 in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, NV!
Sponsor/Exhibitor & Advertising Opportunities
For more information or to add your email to the communications list, please contact Scott Carlson at [email protected]
Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration now open!
Hotel & Location
The Caesar's Republic South Lake Tahoe located at 15 Highway US 50 at Stateline NV 89449 is now accepting hotel reservations for the Western Region Chapter Conference. Through this website - https://book.passkey.com/go/S09ALC6 - you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about the event.
Caesar's Republic South Lake Tahoe
15 Highway US 50 Stateline, NV 89449 | 1.775.588.6611
https://book.passkey.com/go/S09ALC6
WRC-ALCA Group Room Rates of $89.00 (Passcode: S09ALC6)
September 25 – October 5, 2026 (with the exception of Friday 10/2*)
WRC-ALCA Group Room Rates of $89.00 (or $115.95 including a daily resort fee) per room per night, plus the current occupancy room tax are available for WRC-ALCA conference attendees and vendors from September 25 – October 5, 2026 (with the exception of Friday 10/2*). Due to limited inventory, a special group rate of $259.00 is available for WRC-ALCA guests for this night only and will be shown in the average nightly rate. Please check rate detail breakdown on reservation for more information.
Note: Reservations are on a first-come first-served basis and group rates cannot be guaranteed after August 14, 2026. Please be aware of third-party booking links and scams and only use the hotel link or passcode provided. Booking rooms in the block assists the Association in meeting the contractual minimum commitment to the hotel, keeping the conference fees reasonable for you. Rooms booked outside the block may not be subject to other booking perks.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe offers a full-service spa and 24 hour access to fitness center and Caesars Republic offers modern, co-ed fitness facilities with stunning mountain views. Fully stocked gym features treadmills, stationary bikes and universal free weight equipment. As a hotel guest you will also enjoy access to sauna, steam and whirlpool facilities. The daily resort fee also includes complimentary Wi-Fi for up to 2 devices per room, per day.
Airport, Airport Transportation & Parking
Reno Tahoe International Airport is located 55 miles from the hotel. Driving time is about 1 hour 15 minutes. For information regarding airlines, please refer to https://www.renoairport.com/ or your individual airline carrier.
South Tahoe Airporter provides luxury motorcoach service to and from the Reno/Tahoe Airport. Motorcoaches run ~every 2 hours for ~$30++ per person each way.
WRC-ALCA has negotiated complimentary self-parking for all attendees who book reservations under the group block/over contracted dates. Valet parking is available for all hotel guests for a fee. For more information visit https://www.caesars.com/parking for rates and details.
Visit Lake Tahoe
Discover the Awe of Lake Tahoe in Fall | https://visitlaketahoe.com/things-to-do/fall/#
Breathe the crisp air in deeply. Listen to the gentle rustling of leaves. Let your eyes wander to the golden aspen paths winding up the mountainsides and glassy water. You’ll be in in autumnal paradise when you join us for the conference in Lake Tahoe next Fall.
Around the Lake Tahoe basin, a peaceful stillness falls along with the leaves as Mother Nature takes a breath between summer and winter. Her paintbrush dips into vibrant shades of vermilion, gold and orange, creating great swaths of color along the Sierra as the supple aspens, grand cottonwoods and delicate willows respond to the temperature changes. Plan your visit now for you or the whole family at visitlaketahoe.com
Tentative Schedule of Events
All conference events with the exception of the Opening Reception will take place in the Emerald Ballroom in the Special Events Conference Center on the 12th floor (confirm) at Caesar's Republic South Lake Tahoe.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
8:00 am – 5:00 pm | WRC-ALCA Chapter Board of Directors Retreat
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Pre-Conference Intensives
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Move-in/Set-Up
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm | First Timer’s Reception
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Opening Reception @Sapori – 18th Floor at Harrah’s
Thursday, October 1, 2026
8:00 am – 9:00 pm | Continental Breakfast/Visit with Exhibitors
9:00 – 11:30 am | General Sessions
10:00 – 10:30 am | Coffee Break/Visit with Exhibitors
11:30 am – 1:00 pm | WRC-ALCA Annual Meeting/Awards Luncheon
1:00 – 5:00 pm | Breakout Sessions
2:00 & 3:30 pm | Afternoon Breaks & Visit with Exhibitors
Evening Dine-Arounds or Optional Event
Friday, October 2, 2026
8:00 am – 9:00 pm | Continental Breakfast/Visit with Exhibitors
9:00 – 12:30 pm | General Sessions
10:00 & 11:15 am | Coffee Break/Visit with Exhibitors
11:15 – 12:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Tear Down/Move Out
TBD Post Conference Optional Event
Attendee Registration & Scholarship Information
Registration for Attendees is expected to open by June 1, 2026. Early-bird discounts will be available until August 30, 2026. Full conference registration fees start at $550-575 for Members and $650-675 for Non-Members and include all CEU Certificates. Student rates and scholarships are also available. If you are a member who is unable to attend the conference due to financial reasons, you may qualify for a scholarship. Please contact Pam Carlson at [email protected]
Continuing Education Credits
The 2026 WRC-ALCA Annual Conference Committee is planning programming for 10 total credit hours from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (CMC); California Licensed Professional Fiduciaries (CLPF); the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCM); from the National Association of Social Work (LCSW) and California Board of Registered Nursing (CABRN). More information will be available when registration opens.