Why is this project important to us? How will it help the organization in upcoming years? 

Notes from Mike Hogue, recently-elected Northwest Quarter Representative, whose family has been a member since 1914:

"One hundred forty-four years ago, individuals were partnering together - investing financial resources and time - to advance the interests of the livestock industry by forming an association for the mutual benefit and protection of persons engaged in raising livestock - CCA. That partnering and investing continues today. We all invest substantial financial resources in our individual operations in the form of equipment, genetics, seed and labor to adapt to a dynamic marketplace. Our Association is now embarking on a Capital Campaign effort to replace our aging and out-grown office building. The reasons for its replacement are many and varied, which you will hear more about in the future.

I urge all property owners, CCA members and non-members alike, to give thoughtful consideration to the value that the Colorado Cattlemen's Association returns to Colorado property owners and those otherwise involved in the livestock industry. What are the genuine monetary values of the legislative representation, issues management, public relations, and other CCA activities - conducted year after year - worth to your operation, past, present and future? CCA is asking that we pledge a calf sold or equivalent value to this cause. I will be pledging $1,000 in 2011 and 2012 and, if necessary, more in future years to help secure CCA's new home to better serve us in the future. I urge all property owners and persons engaged in the livestock industry to partner with us and pledge whatever financial resources fit your budget. Such commitments are crucial in taking our organization into the coming decades."

Notes from Tim Canterbury, Past President of CCA, whose family has been a member since 1950:

"Colorado Cattlemen's Association consists of all of us members - out in the country - who are the heart and body of the organization. Our 'face', however, is the building in Arvada. this face is in need of some costly repairs. It is also being stretched to capacity, with no more room for expansion. Reinvestment of the appreciated value of this building will provide for continued financial stability into the future. Relocation into a larger facility will take some planning and dedication on our parts. Our best estimates show that we will need somewhere around $750,000 to be able to move. That's a lot of money. Knowing that, there is no one who believes more in this project than I do. A new building will allow us, the CCA members, to hold meetings within the industry; to have a 'home away from home' when testifying or serving on committees in the city, and to provide that 'face' to all of metropolitan Denver. We need a strong, enduring and visible place where we can display the proud heritage of the beef industry to those who might not understand it. I ask you, my fellow members, to join me in pledging the proceeds of the sale of a calf, toward this new 'face' which will serve as the educational and information future of our beef industry."