CLUB 20, a nonpartisan advocacy group with business, individual and local government members from 22 counties in Western Colorado, will hold a community meeting in Cortez at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Jack and Janelle’s Country Kitchen, 801 E. Main St.

This meeting is open to the public. However, reservations are appreciated for seating arrangements. Please RSVP to [email protected] or by calling (970) 242-3264.

Several meetings will be held across the Western Slope allowing members come together in an effort to help shape policies that affect West Slope residents. CLUB 20 works to encourage positions that promote Western Colorado.

It has been known as “The Voice of the West Slope,” since 1953.

This fall, CLUB 20 will conduct caucus meetings in 11 of 22-member counties west of the Continental Divide, including the Nov. 8 meeting in Montezuma County.

The meetings will provide an opportunity for a one-hour informational session for businesses, residents and municipalities to discuss current CLUB 20 efforts.

This will be a good opportunity for people to learn how they can lend their voice to discussions about issues that affect Western Colorado communities.

From collaborating with organizations in an effort to identify a new funding source for highway maintenance to helping Western Slope businesses gain information regarding the Affordable Care Act, CLUB 20 represents its Western Colorado members on many issues of common concern.

CLUB 20’s 10 policy committees have been tackling big issues in 2013 while advocating for policies to help communities, businesses and individuals continue to live and work on the West Slope.

Ten policy committees work to develop positions on issues of common concern such as agriculture, business affairs, energy, education and workforce development, telecommunications, transportation, public lands and natural resources, water and health care.

The group strives to advocate for solutions that support jobs, families, businesses and communities in the region.