The annual meeting of Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association kicks off Saturday at the Cortez Elks Lodge with a morning session that includes reports from U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton and county and state officials.
Tipton plans to discuss legislation with association members. Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other organizations will provide updates on agricultural and community issues.
At noon, the Southwestern Cowbelles will provide a potluck dinner, followed by a business meeting and election of directors at 1 p.m.
Evening festivities start at 7 p.m. with a steak dinner and the announcement of the Stockman and Cowbelle of the Year.
The dance begins at 9 p.m., featuring music by The Vanishing Breed Band.
Proceeds from a silent auction will go to a fund for educational scholarships. To date, Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association has awarded more than $85,000 in scholarships, according to Secretary-Treasurer Lynelle Brumley.
Dinner and dance tickets can be purchased from any member of the board of directors. Banquet tickets are $30 each. Dance tickets are $5 each.
For more information about the Scholarship Fund or if you would like to contribute to the auction to help students in Montezuma and Dolores counties, contact Bill or Peggy Blackmer or a board member.
Members of the board of directors include President Zane Odell, 749-5476; Vice President Wayne Rogers, 739-0682; Voting Secretary Al Heaton, 749-2532; Jason Blackmer, 739-5577; Drew Gordanier, 759-5392, Joe Lanier, 560-2363, and James Snyder, 560-4629.
For more information, contact a director or Brumley, 565-1972.
