About Truckee Meadows YMF

Common FAQs
What is ymf
The Younger Members Forum (YMF) is comprised generally of civil engineers that have finished college and are 35 years old or younger. We are a group of like-minded young professionals drawn together by our backgrounds and empowering members to connect with their community through networking, career development, education seminars, outreach, social gatherings, and much more. ​
What can YMF do for me professionally?
As a member of ASCE YMF, you'll have the chance to connect with like-minded peers, attended specialized events, and access mentorship programs to accelerate your carrier growth. ASCE YMF provides a unique platform for networking, professional development, and community involvement specifically tailored to the needs and interest of early-career engineers.
What can YMF do for me personally?
This forum encourages community engagement though outreach and volunteering activities, allowing you to make a positive impact on your local community. You have the opportunity to not only make life long friends from your local chapter, but you can make more from other chapters as well. ​
How do I join YMF?
It is very easy to join YMF! You can attend our monthly board meetings which are the third Friday of every month. We are always looking to recruit talent into our board! You can find our upcoming meeting in our calendar.
Do I have to pay yearly dues to be in YMF?
We do not require you to pay dues to be apart of YMF. However it is recommended that you become an active member of the National ASCE Society and the Nevada Section-Truckee Meadows Branch which require annual membership dues. Being a member of ASCE allows you to attend ASCE conferences, discounted luncheons and offers many other benefits. Visit www.asce.org/membership/join for more details.
location
Our YMF chapter is based in Reno, NV

Presidents Message

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​Welcome to ASCE Truckee Meadows YMF!  
My name is Henry Walsh and I am the Truckee Meadows YMF president for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. I have been involved in ASCE since 2018 and it truly has contributed to my life both professionally and personally. I have grown as a young professional, leader, person  and made some great friends along the way! Truckee Meadows YMF is a small group but we have this strong desire to grow larger, and to grow stronger. With new members bring new ideas and we are always looking for new ways to improve this group. If you are interested in being apart of YMF, I highly encourage you to come out to our events that we organize this year. Life is about taking chances and I'm asking you to take a chance on us. Doing so will require you to get out of your comfort zone and I know getting out of your comfort zone is a scary thing to do. I know a thing or two about getting out of my comfort zone. Before becoming president, I was a Director at Large, a role which has the lowest level of responsibility on the board. Now I have the role of the highest level of responsibility. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement. I am terrified. However, the good thing about getting out of your comfort zone is that it contributes to your personal growth and your professional growth. You get the opportunity to do both of that here at YMF.

​We love to take advantage of the beautiful nature in our area with our annual camping trip and ski retreat, but are always up to going to a local brewery. We attend regional conferences, organize networking socials, and volunteer in our community. I am proud of our close relationship with the University of Nevada, Reno Student Chapter. Our annual Office Crawl event is always a hit, allowing students to tour local offices and network with professionals. In 2026, we will have the opportunity to co host WRYMC with the Sacramento YMF here in Reno. Our goals for this year include increasing engagement in the civil engineering community, increasing YMF membership and hosting more fundraising events.
If you would like to get involved or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected]. We hope to see you at our next event! 
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  - Henry Walsh, E.I
   2024-2025 Truckee Meadows YMF President 
Past Presidents​
2023-2024 Joe Ketron
2022-2023 Cecylia Jaynes
2021-2022 Tyler Scranton
2019-2021 Mike Wetterau
2018-2019 Kristin Kramer
2017-2018 David Giacomin
2016-2017 Ashley Verling
2015-2016 Bryan Byrne
2014-2015 Jon Lau
2013-2014 Kelly Doyle 

2024-2025 YMF Board
​​Who We Are
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​The Truckee Meadows Younger Member Forum (TM YMF) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) promotes and enhances the civil engineering profession within the public community, by providing younger members and students with opportunities for professional and leadership development, networking, and community service in a social environment that allows "engineers" to express themselves.

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