Mid-Winter Conference
Mid-year from the Annual Meeting, CCW and Colorado Cattlemen's Association members gather to gain knowledge about their industry, create policy that drives their trade association, and present awards to those who have served the state's beef industry in an exemplary fashion.
CCA/CCW Mid-Winter Conference
Mid-Winter Meeting Highlights
By Joanie Shoemaker, CCW Secretary
Our mid-winter meeting was held on November 10, 2025, with 25 in attendance representing eleven local affiliates. President Christy Hawk presided over the meeting. The audit of the treasurer’s book was completed by Lincoln County Cattle Women. They found the books in order and did not have any recommendations. The treasurer’s report showed the following balances: checking was $40,163.48, scholarship fund is $9,500.00, ranch raised kids project at $15,505.00 and money market fund at $30,771.30.
Updates on committees were given by the Scholarship committee, Beef Ambassador program, and Ranch Raised Kids project. The scholarship will be given this year with the winner attending the Annual Meeting. The beef ambassador program continues to grow with 26 youth participating at this time. The Ranch Raised Kids project continues to move forward and a video with some of the Colorado pictures was shown. The executive committee developed a CCW brochure that was available for everyone to take, highlighting the work of CCW.
The proposed by-law amendments were presented and discussed. One change to the membership category was the addition of collegiate membership. Members in good standing are defined as members with current paid dues. Other changes were to clarify existing language, voting requirements or current executive board structure. Regional quarter representatives may be shared between two individuals. The updated by-laws will be sent electronically to members.
Guest speakers were Dr. John Matsushima who was featured in last year's Colorado Agricultural Foundation book Corn, Cattle and Courage. Many of the members had a family connection or enjoyed taking classes from him at Colorado State University. Kate Schulz, Dietitian for the Colorado Beef Council, provided great information about the high school sports nutrition Game Plan that is being utilized as part of the activities with the CHSAA. Information is available on the Beef Council website.
