Month-by-Month
There are a variety of ways to get involved with the Colorado CattleWomen. Local affiliate groups organize many events and activities that are unique to their area. The state executive board organizes some events and requests volunteers to help participate. In addition, there are ANCW committee members on the state executive board that report back on ANCW activities to keep members informed of national activities as well. Below is a partial list of activities coordinated with the Colorado CattleWomen executive board throughout the year.
January
During this month, Colorado CattleWomen (CCW) travel to Denver to the National Western Stockshow, an event that sees more than 100,000 visitors annually. There they promote beef and educate about the beef industry at its booth in the Hall of Education at the National Western Stockshow complex. The Colorado Beef Council creates the booth; however, many volunteers are needed to work the booth for those sixteen days. In order to help offset the costs of travel to work at the booth, volunteers may request reimbursement of hotel or mileage up to a specified amount.
In January the Colorado CattleWomen also hold our Mid-Winter meeting in conjunction with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. This meeting is typically held on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Denver and includes general membership meeting information as well as an educational workshop.
February
In this month, members of Colorado CattleWomen attend the annual meeting of the American National CattleWomen (ANCW). The President of the Colorado CattleWomen is on the Board of Directors and other members are on the various committees. All members are welcome to attend. Check the ANCW link (Friends of the CCW page) and go to conferences and conventions for registration information.
March
National Agriculture Day is during the month of March. The past couple of years CCW has held their annual legislative activity during Ag week. CCW has provided breakfast burritos in the cafeteria in the Capitol inviting all legislators. This provides a great opportunity to greet the legislators in an informal setting and visit with them about upcoming bills.
April
During the spring the Colorado CattleWomen work with the Colorado Foundation for Ag (CFA) to enlist volunteers to read to students across the state. Books are provided to the volunteers to read to a classroom and then donate that book to the classroom or school. Classroom teachers sign up to request someone read to their class through the CFA website, which is also the same place volunteers can sign up to be paired with a classroom. When you read to the classroom there may also be opportunities to share other information regarding beef, cattle ranching, or other ag related information.
May
In late April or May ANCW will host the annual Region meetings, which provide opportunities for visiting with other CattleWomen in neighboring states and educational workshops as well as conduct business for ANCW. Colorado is in Region 5, which also includes: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. All ANCW members are invited to participate in these meetings. The programs include issues of ANCW, the beef industry, and the region; as well as, learning about the historical and cultural importance of the place visited.
June
During June, the Colorado Cattlewomen hold their annual meeting in conjunction with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Colorado Livestock Association. This joint meeting is known as the Protein Summit. At this meeting the officers for the coming year a elected, budget for the coming year approved and general business items completed.
July
It is during this month that Colorado CattleWomen members participate in the summer gathering of the American National CattleWomen. Summer convention is generally held in Denver and includes working meetings to keep national activities organized and educational workshops.
August
The Colorado CattleWomen volunteers take their energies to Pueblo to participate in the State Fair during the latter part of August. The Colorado CattleWomen sponsor a fun event at the State Fair. We have had team cooking contests and grilling competitions. The state fair and Colorado Proud generally help organize and donate food for these activities.
October
Nominations for the Colorado CattleWomen of the Year and Colorado CattleWoman Rookie of the Year awards are due to the Vice President by October 1. Nomination forms can be found here.
November
CCW volunteers serve beef samples at the Holiday Food and Craft Festival in Colorado Springs and the Cowboy Country Christmas food & craft show in Denver. Check out the calendar for the dates for this year. Volunteers are needed to help serve and are provided a mileage reimbursement and free admittance to the show to help offset their cost to volunteer. It's the opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done while helping beef producers develop demand for beef.
There are many other activities that come up during the year. Emails and Facebook posts will be sent out requesting help and identifying different activities. The Colorado CattleWomen and locals are always looking for volunteers. Plan to volunteer. You'll work with great people, make new friends, and learn and laugh a lot. Want more information? Contact the quarter rep in your area, person in charge of a specific activity, or the current state president and we’ll get you pointed in the right direction.
January
During this month, Colorado CattleWomen (CCW) travel to Denver to the National Western Stockshow, an event that sees more than 100,000 visitors annually. There they promote beef and educate about the beef industry at its booth in the Hall of Education at the National Western Stockshow complex. The Colorado Beef Council creates the booth; however, many volunteers are needed to work the booth for those sixteen days. In order to help offset the costs of travel to work at the booth, volunteers may request reimbursement of hotel or mileage up to a specified amount.
In January the Colorado CattleWomen also hold our Mid-Winter meeting in conjunction with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. This meeting is typically held on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Denver and includes general membership meeting information as well as an educational workshop.
February
In this month, members of Colorado CattleWomen attend the annual meeting of the American National CattleWomen (ANCW). The President of the Colorado CattleWomen is on the Board of Directors and other members are on the various committees. All members are welcome to attend. Check the ANCW link (Friends of the CCW page) and go to conferences and conventions for registration information.
March
National Agriculture Day is during the month of March. The past couple of years CCW has held their annual legislative activity during Ag week. CCW has provided breakfast burritos in the cafeteria in the Capitol inviting all legislators. This provides a great opportunity to greet the legislators in an informal setting and visit with them about upcoming bills.
April
During the spring the Colorado CattleWomen work with the Colorado Foundation for Ag (CFA) to enlist volunteers to read to students across the state. Books are provided to the volunteers to read to a classroom and then donate that book to the classroom or school. Classroom teachers sign up to request someone read to their class through the CFA website, which is also the same place volunteers can sign up to be paired with a classroom. When you read to the classroom there may also be opportunities to share other information regarding beef, cattle ranching, or other ag related information.
May
In late April or May ANCW will host the annual Region meetings, which provide opportunities for visiting with other CattleWomen in neighboring states and educational workshops as well as conduct business for ANCW. Colorado is in Region 5, which also includes: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. All ANCW members are invited to participate in these meetings. The programs include issues of ANCW, the beef industry, and the region; as well as, learning about the historical and cultural importance of the place visited.
June
During June, the Colorado Cattlewomen hold their annual meeting in conjunction with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Colorado Livestock Association. This joint meeting is known as the Protein Summit. At this meeting the officers for the coming year a elected, budget for the coming year approved and general business items completed.
July
It is during this month that Colorado CattleWomen members participate in the summer gathering of the American National CattleWomen. Summer convention is generally held in Denver and includes working meetings to keep national activities organized and educational workshops.
August
The Colorado CattleWomen volunteers take their energies to Pueblo to participate in the State Fair during the latter part of August. The Colorado CattleWomen sponsor a fun event at the State Fair. We have had team cooking contests and grilling competitions. The state fair and Colorado Proud generally help organize and donate food for these activities.
October
Nominations for the Colorado CattleWomen of the Year and Colorado CattleWoman Rookie of the Year awards are due to the Vice President by October 1. Nomination forms can be found here.
November
CCW volunteers serve beef samples at the Holiday Food and Craft Festival in Colorado Springs and the Cowboy Country Christmas food & craft show in Denver. Check out the calendar for the dates for this year. Volunteers are needed to help serve and are provided a mileage reimbursement and free admittance to the show to help offset their cost to volunteer. It's the opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done while helping beef producers develop demand for beef.
There are many other activities that come up during the year. Emails and Facebook posts will be sent out requesting help and identifying different activities. The Colorado CattleWomen and locals are always looking for volunteers. Plan to volunteer. You'll work with great people, make new friends, and learn and laugh a lot. Want more information? Contact the quarter rep in your area, person in charge of a specific activity, or the current state president and we’ll get you pointed in the right direction.
