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Workers Comp Big Picture Shared
at Mid-Winter
ARVADA, Colo. Oct. 27, 2005 –It may be common
knowledge that ranchers and agri-businesses are not
exempt from the extensive, daunting workers
compensation laws; fortunately, the Colorado
Cattlemen’s Association continues to help eliminate
some of the mystery behind the laws that can make or
break a business. CCA has scheduled a Worker’s Comp
Safety Seminar, entitled “Claims Management
101-Return to Work,” during their Mid-Winter
Conference at the DoubleTree hotel in Colorado
Springs. The meeting will be November 16, 5:30 –
6:30 p.m. To help ease this burden of running an
agricultural business, CCA provides opportunities
for members to learn about discounted workers
compensation insurance through a dividend program
with a CCA partner.
The Mid-Winter Conference, sponsored by CCA and the
Colorado CattleWomen’s Association (CCW), provides
other educational opportunities during the committee
meetings where key industry topics will be
discussed, including trade, federal lands
management, endangered species, private-property
rights, and more. Guest speakers at these meetings
include, Dr. Norm Dalsted, Ag Business and Economics
professor, Colorado State University; Dr. Gary
Wockner, Colorado State University; Andy Merritt,
Senator Allards’ office; and Tom Spezze, SW Regional
Manager, Division of Wildlife.
Although business is the main focus of the
conference, CCA has also included a craft and trade
show day. That perfect Christmas gift, for the
family members who appear to have everything, will
be easy to find November 17, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Crafters, artists and any other interested companies
can contact Jan at the CCA office for a table. jan@coloradocattle.org
or 303-431-6422.
Other Mid-Winter activities include the Awards
Banquet on November 17. CCA will give special
recognition to several members who have gone a step
above their normal daily job descriptions and have
shown an invaluable dedication to the beef industry.
These include the Brand Inspector, Law Enforcement
Officer, and Livestock Officer of the Year Awards.
Following the banquet, entertainment will be
provided by Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams. This
honky tonk band is among the busiest bands in
Colorado. The Hi-Beams' high-energy shows feature
top-notch instrumental work and the vocals of Halden
Wofford, one of the most talented vocalists in the
region. Material ranges from the band's distinctive
and popular original material to a carefully chosen
repertoire of classic honky tonk and western swing
songs from the likes of Bob Wills, Hank Williams,
Lefty Frizzell, George Jones, and many others.
The Mid-Winter Conference will wrap up with the
Current Issues Breakfast/Meeting, Friday, November
18, where each of CCA’s affiliates will report on
the activities and concerns in their areas. “The
affiliate groups represent the core of CCA, and the
Current Issues Breakfast is just one more outlet CCA
has to make sure every member’s voice is heard,”
said Bill Gray, CCA President.
To join CCA and CCW at the Mid-Winter Convention or
to find out more information, contact the CCA office
at (303) 431-6422 or log on to
www.coloradocattle.org.
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