15 Counties

Established 2001

Advocating and affecting

legislation and policy for the

economic vitality and

quality of life for the citizens

of our 15 county area since 2001

Board of Directors

Chair Barry Gore Adams County Economic DevelopmentSecretary Nancy Berges Highline Electric, Phillips CountyVice Chair/Treasurer Laura Teague Morgan County CommissionerPast Chair David Foy Washington County Commissioner

Arapahoe County Erin Messner Aurora WaterDouglas County Josh Liss Intermountain REAKit Carson County Paula Weeks Administrator, Kit Carson CountyLarimer County Gerry Horak Mayor ProTem, City of Fort CollinsLincoln County Del Beattie Town of LimonLogan County Jay Lee Northeastern Junior CollegeSedgwick County Justin Tjaden Burlington RecordWeld County Bill Hammerich Colorado Livestock AssociationYuma County Don Rutledge Farmer/Rancher

AlternatesMike Ellsberry, Adams County Danyel Brenner, Kit Carson County Darlene Carpio, Yuma County

Connie Juhl, Sedgwick County Randy Grauberger, Weld County Chuck Rech, Arapahoe County

Committee Co-ChairAgriculture, Water, Natural Resources Laura Teague & Lisa Darling

Business & Labor Dawn Garcia & Jon BeckerEducation Dr. Kerry Hart & Jay Lee

Health & Human Services Alicia Haywood & David FoyTransportation & Energy Randy Grauberger & Mike Ellsberry

Local Government Paula Weeks

Progressive 15 will speak in aunified voice for NortheasternColorado to influence publicpolicy and enhance our economicviability and quality of life.

Build an active, diverse and renewable membership base

Develop positions, policy and resolutions Advocate and affect legislation Promote, develop and improve harmonious

relationships among member counties Act as a guide for organizations in Northeastern

Colorado in order that they shall work as a unit for regional betterment

To advance commercial and economic interests of Northeastern Colorado, and the general welfare and prosperity of citizens and communities of member counties.

Ability to add voice to public policy arena

Stay informed on current issues through Progressive 15’s electronic updates and website

Shape the policies that shape northeastern Colorado by participating in Standing Committee Meeting and Membership Meetings

Networking opportunities at conferences and meetings with members from various counties, elected officials, state and federal departments and congressional delegations

Access to Progressive 15’s resource center which includes a base of contacts throughout the state. If we don’t have the information, we’ll find it for you.

•Business, Government, Agriculture, Education, Health Care, Individuals, Non Profits

•We are non-partisan

•We are all inclusive

•We are recognized as a voice for Northeast Colorado on a wide variety of issues and are asked to the table often to provide input

•We are recognized as a resource for information and input on issues that might affect our area.

•We are a partnership building organization

•A networking channel; resource center; and agent for getting things done

Members

Board

Executive Director

• 1 vote per member

• Members in each county select the person they want to represent them on the Board of Directors

• Members provide input through their board representative, at meetings, or to the Executive director.

• Recommendations to the board are made by a vote of people present at meetings

• Board makes final decisions

• Executive Director advocates

Resolutions

Principles

Policy Statements

Developed By The Membership

___ Individual $100____ Schools $200___ Business (1-10 employees) $200____ Business (11-50 employees) $350____ Business (51-100) $500___ Business (101-200) $1000____ Business (200+) $2000___ Cities & Towns (.06 cents per capita)____ Counties (.10 cents per capita)

Minimum $100 Maximum $2000

Government 21%Organizations/Associations 18%Business 36%Individuals 25%

Won’t You Join Us In Supporting Northeast Colorado?

Cathy ShullExecutive Director629 Warner Street

Fort Morgan, CO 80701970-867-9167 home/office

970-768-2230 mobile1-800-521-9413 fax

cathy@progressive15.orgwww.progressive15.org

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