Greater Colorado Makes a Greater CBA, 0520 COBJ, Vol. 49, No. 5 Pg. 4

• Author: BY KATHLEEN HEARN CROSHAL, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM IAN D. MCCARGAR
• Position: Vol. 49, 5 [Page 4]

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Greater Colorado Makes a Greater CBA

Vol. 49, No. 5 [Page 4]

Colorado Lawyer

May, 2020

CBA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

BY KATHLEEN HEARN CROSHAL, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM IAN D. MCCARGAR

As a former judge and practitioner in Pueblo, I'm, aware of along-held perception that the CBA is "Denver-centric." Some of this is attributable to simple demographics, and some of it is a function of the size and topographical complexity of Colorado. That said, the CBA is committed to reducing barriers to engagement, as envisioned in the "E" element of the CBAs 20/20 strategic plan:

Engage under-represented and statewide populations by improving and ensuring their inclusion at all levels of the CBA, by building symbiotic relations with specialty bars, by using technology to better reach members statewide, and by strengthening local bar associations.¹

In this month's message, I'll discuss two measures the CBA has recently implemented to help us achieve this important goal.

The Greater Colorado Task Force

The Greater Colorado Task Force (GCTF) was officially launched at the CBA Board of Governors meeting in December 2019. The GCTF will explore the elimination of barriers to participation in program, leadership, and communication for CBA members who choose to practice outside the Denver metro area, thereby improving the CBA's value and relevance to its membership. I've identified the GCTF's mission as a top priority during my term as CBA president.

The task force comprises the chair and eight additional members. I have appointed Ian McCargar of Windsor, Colorado, to serve as chair. The other GCTF members are:

■ Danita Alderton, Pueblo

■ Andrew Boyko, Montrose

■ Melissa Decker, Minturn

■ Courtney Holm, Edwards

■ Paul Hurcomb, Colorado Springs

■ Dan St. lohn, Fort Collins

■ Tamara Sullivan, Alamosa

■ Charles Willman, Glenwood Springs

The GCTF is convening monthly at locations across Colorado in 2020. The inaugural meeting was held in late January in Denver, and subsequent meetings took place in Pueblo, Vail, and Fort Collins. The remaining meetings are scheduled for:

■ Friday, May 29—Alamosa

■ Friday, June 12—Colorado Springs

■ Friday, July 24—Denver (CBA offices)

■ Friday, August 14—Windsor

■ Friday, September 25—Montrose

■ Friday, October 9—Glenwood

■ Friday, November 13—CBA offices (remote)

Each of these meetings includes room for conversations with local bar members and representatives of...