2023 CCA/CCW Convention Schedule Announced
Convention 2023 is just around the corner! Exhibitor registration, attendee registration and CCA’s room block at the Nugget are now all open.
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Attendee Registration
Tradeshow Exhibitor Registration
Nugget Room Block
Convention Sponsorships
Schedule
Apply to be a Convention Intern
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION PACKAGES
FULL REGISTRATIONS
Full registrations include all events except the Cowbelle of the Year Lunch and CCA/CCW Awards Banquet. Not a member and want to join? See the options to become a member at calcattlemen.org/join.
Registration prices
CCA/CCW Member: $300
Young Cattlemen’s Committee Member: $100
Non-Member: $350
A LA CARTE REGISTRATIONS
CCW Cowbelle of the Year Lunch: $50
CCA & CCW Awards Banquet: $75
CCW Awards Breakfast: $35 (This option is intended for those who are not purchasing a full registration. If you purchase a full registration this breakfast option is already included.)
Registrations are non-refundable.
Registration prices increase November 13th
Download Attendee Registration Form
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
The California Cattlemen’s Association invites you to exhibit at the 2023 California Cattle Industry Tradeshow held in conjunction with the Convention.
Please download the Exhibitor Agreement and Registration Packet to learn more about the details and rules of exhibiting at this year’s tradeshow show or call the CCA office at (916) 444-0845.
Reserve your booth online or by submitting the packet below via mail, email or fax.
2023 Booth Space Details:
Booth spaces are 10’x10’ and include: backdrape, side rail, ID sign, one six foot skirted table, two side chairs and one wastebasket.
# of booths |
CCA and Member Price |
Non-Member Price |
| One booth | $550 | $650 |
| Two booths | $900 | $1,000 |
| Three booths | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Four booths | $1,200 | $1,300 |
Booth assignments are made based on membership status and participation in Association events throughout the year including event sponsorship, attendance at Allied Industry meetings, participating in scholarship interviews, assisting with fundraisers for scholarships or serving in a leadership role. While we value all industry partners, organizations that participate more in the CCA are given priority in terms of booth placement. Initial booth space reservations will be taken through Wednesday, October 11. Booths reserved after this date can not be guaranteed.
Tradeshow Questions?
Contact Lisa Brendlen at lisa@calcattlemen.org or (916) 444-0845.
NUGGET ROOM BLOCK
Make your reservations in the CCA room block at the Nugget Casino Resort by Friday, Nov. 10th! Call the Nugget directly at (800) 648-1177 to book in the block using the group code GCCA23 or click here to book directly online.
SPONSORSHIPS
CCA has multiple items available to sponsor at this year’s event, ranging in investment prices from $500 and up. Sponsorships are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Download the packet to find out what sponsorship option will work best for your needs and reserve it today!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, NOV. 28
11 am – 5:00 pm CCA Scholarship Interviews
5 – 6 pm CRT Cocktail Reception
6 – 7:30 pm CRT Documentary Screening
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29
7 am – 6:30 pm Registration Open
7 – 8 am LMRF Meeting
8 am – 5 pm CRT Board Meeting
8:30 am – 12 pm CBCIA Strategic Plan
9 am – 10 am Mandatory Tradeshow Exhibitor Meeting/Allied Industry
10 am – Noon CCA Officer’s Meeting
11 am – Noon YCC Networking in the Tradeshow
Noon – 9:30 pm Tradeshow Open
Noon – 2 pm Calif. Cattlemen’s Foundation Board of Directors
1 – 2:30 pm CBCIA Board Meeting
2 – 3 pm CCA Finance and Membership Meeting
2:30 – 4 pm CCW Executive Committee
2 – 2:30 pm Leadership Training
2:30 – 4 pm Media Training
3 – 4 pm Cattle-PAC Meeting
3 – 4 pm YCC Meeting
4 – 5:30 pm Opening General Session
5:30 – 6:30 pm Allied Industry Wine & Cheese Reception
6:30 – 9:30 pm Tradeshow Welcome Party
THURSDAY, NOV. 30
6:30 am – 5 pm Registration Open
6:30 – 7:30 am Prayer Gathering
7 am – 1 pm Allied Industry Tradeshow
7 – 8 am Breakfast in the Tradeshow
7 – 8 am CCA Fire Subcommittee Meeting
7 – 10 am Bloody Mary Bar in the Tradeshow
8 – 9:00 am CCW Executive Committee Training
8 – 10 am General Session #2
10 – 11 am CCW Meet and Greet with Standing Committee Chairs
10 am – Noon Cattle Health & Well-Being
10 am – Noon Cattle Marketing and International Trade
10 am – Noon CCA Federal Lands
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Cowbelle of the Year Lunch
Noon – 1 pm Lunch in the Tradeshow
Noon – 1 pm Past Presidents Lunch
1 – 2 pm General Session #3
2 – 4 pm Cattlemen’s Poster Session
2 – 4 pm CCA Property Rights & Environmental Management
2 – 4 pm CCA Agriculture & Food Policy/Tax and Credit
2 – 2:45 pm A CA Cattlewomen Heritage Foundation, Inc.
2:45 – 5 pm CCW Workshop
3 – 4 pm Social Media Training
3 – 4 pm Tax & Credit (Policy Breakout)
4 – 5 pm CBCIA Cattlemen’s College Session
4 – 5 pm Local Presidents and Secretaries Meeting
5 – 6 pm CCA President’s Reception
6:30 – 10 pm CCA & CCW Reception & Awards Banquet
FRIDAY, DEC. 1
6:30 – 7:30 am CCA Nominating Committee
7 – 9 am CCW Awards Breakfast
8 – 9:15 am Cattle-Fax Breakfast
9:30 am – Noon CCA Board and Membership Meeting
9:30 am – Noon CCW Board and Membership Meeting
APPLY TO BE A CONVENTION INTERN
The application period for interns is now open!.
Selected interns will help run CCA’s tradeshow booth, onsite registration and other behind the scenes tasks at the event, they will also get to attend select meetings of interest, general sessions and the tradeshow with complimentary lodging and registration. Additionally, the interns will get to interact with CCA leadership and staff, as well as industry leaders at the best attended meeting of the year.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to Maureen LaGrande at maureen@calcattlemen.org by Tuesday, October 10, 2022, at 11:59pm PST. Applicant must be a young, regular or feeder member of the California Cattlemen’s Association and must be a current undergraduate, master, school of law or veterinary student attending or enrolled in a junior college, four-year college, university or law school (high school students are not eligible).