Good To Know:
- CCW operates on a fiscal and reporting year of November 1 to October 31 annually
- Activity Reports for Ag in the Classroom and Beef Promotion are best to keep updated at least monthly.
- Continue and update your unit membership reports to have them ready to send to the state when due.
January –
- January 1st – Submit all updated memberships lists to the CCW membership chairman – must be in the format found on the Members Only page
- January 5th – Final submission of articles for the CCW newsletter – email to 2nd VP of Media
- Register for ANCW Convention
- Begin your local Beef Ambassador Contests
February –
- World Ag Expo – International Agri-Center in Tulare CA (virtual in 2021) Volunteers from across the state are welcome and needed
- February 15 – Submit Spring Meeting Agenda Item requests to the CCW President
- Register for Spring Meeting
- Submit President, Delegate and Proxy forms for Spring Meeting – See Members Only Page for form
- Continue your local Beef Ambassador Contests
- Submit your entries for California State Beef Ambassador Contest to 2nd VP of Promotion
March –
- Spring Meeting – Dates Vary, see updates in newsletter or email communications
- Ag Day at the Capital – Volunteers will be needed (2021 not scheduled due to Covid)
- Late March – Possible date California State Beef Ambassador Contest – Date to be determined by Easter/Spring Breaks
April –
- Early April – Possible date California State Beef Ambassador Contest – Date to be determined by Easter /Spring Breaks
- April 1 – Submit all updated memberships lists to the CCW membership chairman – must be in the format found on the Members Only page
- April 1 – Applications for CCW Memorial Scholarship are due to CCW Scholarship Chairman/Committee See Members Only page for details.
- April 5 – Newsletter articles and reports submitted to CCW 2nd VP of Media
May –
- Registration for Mid-Year CCA/CCW Meeting – for dates and location and registration forms refer to the CCA website
- May 15 – Submit Midyear Meeting Agenda Item requests to the CCW President
- May 15 – Submit President, Delegate and Proxy forms for Midyear Meeting – See Members Only Page for form
June –
- CCA/CCW Mid Year Meeting – for dates and location refer to the CCA website
- Submit names and contact information for California State nominees for ANCW recognition to the CCW President – The categories are:
- Outstanding Cattlewoman of the Year
- Outstanding Educator of the Year
- Outstanding Promoter of the Year
- Register for ANCW Summer Conference – refer to ANCW Website for details
July –
- ANCW Summer Conference – refer to ANCW Website for details
August –
- August 1 – Submit all updated memberships lists to the CCW membership chairman – must be in the format found on the Members Only page
- CCW County Units Insurance due to the CCW Treasurer – you will be billed in advance
September –
- Sept 1 – Unit Cowbelle of the Year intention to participate due to CCW 2nd VP of Promotion
- Sept. 5 – Newsletter articles and reports submitted to CCW 2nd VP of Media
- Sept 20 – Unit Reports for the Annual Roundup due to 2nd VP of Media – specific directions are under Round-Up on the Members Only Page
October –
- Collect your annual local unit dues and membership renewals throughout the month – Dues owed to CCW per active unit member is $20.00
- Walt Rodman entry due – See Members Only Page for additional details
- Oct 1 – Submit upcoming fiscal year new officers and committee chairs and contact information to CCW Secretary
- Oct 1 – Submit Unit Selection of the Cowbelle of the year with all appropriate documentation – See Members Only page for additional details.
- Oct 20 – Elanco Beef Promotion Scrapbook Entries Due – see Members Only Page for details
- Register for CCA/CCW Annual Convention – See the CCA website for details
- Oct 31 – Submit Convention Meeting Agenda Item requests to the CCW President
- Oct 31 – Last Day to submit Ag in the Classroom, Beef Promotion and All Star Reader Reports. Late submissions will not be accepted to be considered for awards.
November –
- November 15 – Submit all final updated memberships lists to the CCW membership chairman – must be in the format found on the Members Only page
- November 15 – final date to postmark payment for CCW Membership dues to be mailed to the CCW Treasurer to maintain Unit in Good Standing Status. (State Dues dues owed will be $20 for every active member on the list submitted to CCW Membership)
- November 15 – Submit President, Delegate and Proxy forms for Annual Convention Meeting – See Members Only Page for form
- Nov. 20th – last day to mail fund raising raffle ticket stubs (Powder River), collected funds, and any tickets not intended to be sold to fundraising chairman.
- Possible date for CCA/CCW Convention – See the CCA Website for dates and location
- Mystery Gifts – Prepare to bring a wrapped, $5 + gift to the Cowbelle of the Year Luncheon. Items are sold to luncheon attendees with proceeds going to the CCW general fund
- Door Prize Gift – Prepare to bring to the Cowbelle of the Year Luncheon from your unit valued at approximately $100 to be given away during the luncheon.
- Prepare your list of deceased members and past members to share during our remembrance portion of the Awards Breakfast.
December –
- Possible CCA/CCW Convention dates – see the CCA Website for more information
- December 31 – County Unit Financial Reports for fiscal year ended October 31. Must be submitted with accounting fee and using forms on the Members Only page to the CCW Treasurer.