In March of this year, a petition was filed by Colorado Families for a Fair Wage to raise Colorado’s minimum wage to $12/hour and the tipped minimum wage to $8.98/hour by 2020. A month later, proponents of this proposed ballot initiative launched their campaign and began collecting the required signatures to put this on the 2016 Colorado ballot. The proposed ballot initiative, if passed, will raise the minimum wage to $9.30/hour in 2017, $10.20/hour in 2018, $11.10/hour in 2019, $12.00/hour in 2020, and then be increased annually for cost of inflation after 2020. Additionally, the proposal keeps the $3.02 tip credit, so the tipped minimum wage will be $3.02 less than the full minimum wage.

Upon learning of this initiative in March, the Colorado Restaurant Association met with the proponents of this proposal to see if there was any chance of negotiating with them, even if only on the tipped wage. Their response was “no” and they stated that their preference would be to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour and eliminate the tipped minimum wage altogether.

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CRA OppOses MInIMUM WAge BAllOT InITIATIve pg. 1

2016 legIslATIve WRAp Up pg. 2

CAn We KICK IT? (Yes, We CAn) pg. 3

vIRTUAl InsAnITY: DIgITAl MARKeTIng FOR ResTAURAnTs pg. 3

ResTAURAnT TeChnOlOgY sUMMIT pg. 4

CUlInARY CIneMA: MUssels In lOve pg. 5

nOMInATIOns Open FOR CRA ChApTeR BOARDs pg. 6

neW MeMBeRs pg. 6

shOWCAse YOUR ResTAURAnT AT DenveR FOOD + WIne FesTIvAl pg. 7

gO lOCAl ThIs sUMMeR! pg. 8

pROTeCT YOUR ResTAURAnT In leAse negOTIATIOn pg. 9

COlORADO exCURsIOns WITh hIsTORY, hIKes AnD hOps pg. 11

leARn TO DeAl WITh ADA DRIve-BY lAWsUITs pg. 12

sAFeTY FIRsT! pg. 13

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In May, the Colorado Restaurant Association Board of Directors voted to oppose the proposed ballot initiative to raise Colorado’s minimum wage. Before the Board of Directors took this position, the CRA sent out a poll to CRA members asking them about their position on this issue. 80.9% of those who responded to the poll said they were opposed or strongly opposed to the proposed ballot initiative.

Just last week, economics International Corp. released a study that projects that 90,000 jobs in Colorado will be lost by 2022 if this initiative passes. In a survey last year to all CRA members, when asked how a similar increase would impact your business, you responded as follows:

• 72% said that employee hours would be reduced • 71% said that staffing levels would be reduced • 60% said that it would limit future growth • 20% said that you would close locations

now, the CRA is joining other business groups to oppose the ballot initiative that would raise Colorado’s minimum wage to $12/hour by 2020. Over the next several months, the CRA will participate in a campaign to oppose the initiative.

But the CRA needs your help! We are aware of numerous other initiatives that will be on the ballot and media costs will increase tenfold in the coming months. We are asking for your financial support in this campaign – now! please consider making a contribution TODAY! simply click here for more information about the campaign and how you can contribute!

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JOin yOuR fellOW CHApteR MeMBeRs fOR A fRee seMinAR! Drive customers to your restaurant and retain those customers as loyal patrons! learn strategies for digital marketing, including websites, social media and search engines.

Mark Torres, the founder of vertivine, Inc. is travel-ing to each chapter to lead the discussion on how to make Digital Marketing work for your restaurant.

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Monday, July 11 – Durango Chapter 9:30 – 11:00 am | First national Bank of Durango, 259 W 9th st, Durango, 81301 Tuesday, July 12 – pikes peak Chapter9:30 - 11:00 am | penrose library, Carnegie Reading Room, 20 n Cascade Ave, Colorado springs, 80903 Wednesday, July 13 – Boulder County Chapter9:30 – 11:00 am | Boulder Theater, 2032 14th st, Boulder, 80302 Wednesday, July 13 – northern Colorado Chapter2:30 – 4:00 pm | Rio grande Mexican Restaurant, Agave Room, 149 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, 80524 Thursday, July 14 – Mile High Chapter / Denver9:30 - 11:00 am | CRA Downstairs Conference Room, 430 e 7th Ave, Denver, 80203 Thursday, July 14 – Breckenridge Chapter2:30 – 4:00 pm | Breckenridge Brewery, 600 s Main st, Breckenridge, 80424 Friday, July 15 – steamboat springs Chapter9:30 – 11:00 am | Bud Werner Memorial library, 1289 lincoln Ave, steamboat springs, 80487

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The opportunities for meaningful connection with the Who’s Who [networking] that can lead to the Who-Knows-What [groundbreaking work, collaboration, marriage!] are worth the ticket, alone.

Chef David lopez - formerly a co-DJ for the Denver nuggets - will be spinning hip-hop records for us, too!

sunDAy, septeMBeR 189:30 AM - Check In10:00 AM - program Begins4:15 pM - program ends4:15 - 5:30 pM - Cocktail hour

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Join us for a FREE day of sessions about how to leverage technology in your business! Attendees will also be able to network with

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9:00am .............. The Future of Human Capital in the Restaurant Industry: How to

Leverage Technology to Find and Hire the Right People

9:45am ..............Break9:55am .............. Popularity Contest: How to Manage Your Online Reputation to Build

Your Restaurant’s Brand.11:15am ............Break11:25am ............ A-B-C’s of EMV: How to Manage EMV Technology Without Putting

Your Restaurant at Risk12:10pm ............ Lunch / Vendor Networking12:55pm ............ It All Starts With A Click: The Ins and Outs of Making Your

Restaurant Website Stand Out1:40pm ..............Break1:50pm .............. Strategic Ops: Utilizing Technology for Restaurant

Operations and Management2:35pm ..............Break2:45pm .............. SEOh Yeah: Learn how Customers are Finding You

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CulinARy CineMA: Mussels in lOve

Join the Colorado Restaurant Association and the Denver Film society for the third installment of Culinary Cinema: Mussels in Love. start the evening with complimentary cocktails along with amuse-bouche from Denver’s newest cheese bistro, new World Cheese. Following the screening, don’t miss the ultimate Mussel showdown between Denver’s top catering companies - Three Tomatoes Catering & Relish Catering, and Denver’s top restaurants - Bistro vendome, and Oceanaire. Complimentary cocktails and wine will be provided during the pre and post-receptions.

event DetAils:MUSSELS IN LOVETuesday, July 19, 2016sie FilmCenter, 2510 e. Colfax, Denver Box Office: (720) 381-0813

6:00 pM - pre-Reception in henderson’s lounge7:15 pM - showtime8:30 pM - Reception in henderson’s lounge

tiCKets: $50 per person, 21+ event only $40 for CRA and DFs memberspurchase Tickets here

ABOut tHe MOvie:The Belgians and French look forward to it with bated breath: the start of the mussel season in the Dutch province of Zeeland, like many other aficionados? But how does this shellfish end up on our plates? And why do we love them so?

Mussels in Love reveals the life of the Zeeland mussel in an intimate, humorous way, with playful music and fascinating close-ups that turn the shell-fish into abstract art. We get to observe its complete life cycle: the mussel that loves, the mussel that holds on with all its might, and the mussel that is cast off by the storm.

On its odyssey from the seabed to restaurant plate, the mussel encounters passionate enthusiasts who - like itself - fall in love, struggle and overcome. Biologist Annelies introduces us to the sex life of mussels. Then she becomes pregnant – by one of her mussel students! Top chef sergio herman, after a love-hate relationship with the shellfish, now specializes in preparing it. gynecologist Jan uses the glue of mussels to save the lives of unborn babies. Then there’s the local Zeeland phenomenon of the mussel princess…

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CB & potts, Breckenridge | Alex eichman

from your friends Relationship Marketing, Colorado springs | Brian Achey

Jachimiak peterson, golden | Joseph Kummer

Jay’s Bistro, fort Collins | Wednesday Melssen-vogel

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We want yOu to help your local CRA Chapter. We are actively accepting nominations to serve on all local Chapter Boards of Directors. The Colorado Restaurant Association has eight chapters throughout the state, all working for the success of restaurants, just like yours.

We are looking for leadership in the following areas: - Boulder County - Breckenridge - Durango - Mile high | Denver - northern Colorado - pikes peak - steamboat springs - summit County

Download the Official CRA Chapter Board nomination Form, and come join your peers in promoting and protecting the restaurant industry.

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Denver Food + Wine Festival is a multi-day extravaganza of food, wine and spirits education, promotion and tastings, presented by co-sponsors Southern Wine & Spirits

of Colorado and Colorado Restaurant Assocation.

Tuesday 9.6CULINARY CINEMA SERIES

Great food, drinks, and culinary � lm paired with wine/cocktails and cuisine from notable chefs

Wednesday 9.7DINNER UNDER THE STARS

Five celebrated chefs preparing a curated 5 course dinner paired with � ne wines by Master Sommeliers at Blanc Event Center

Friday 9.8RIEDEL WINE GLASS SEMINAR

Experience wine in the proper glass

Friday 9.8SHAKE DOWN COCKTAIL EVENT

Great food and entertainment, local celebrity bartenders will compete for Denver’s “best cocktail”

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Showcasing more than 45 restaurants and 700 wines and spirits and the region’s award winning chefs, mixologists, wine and spirit professionals

Sunday 9.11RISE + DINE

Denver’s � rst annual brunch festival. Sample cuisine from Denver’s amazing brunch joints, mimosas and strive to make the most impressive creation of the

world’s largest Bloody Mary bar.

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sHOWCAse yOuR RestAuRAnt At DenveR fOOD + Wine festivAl

Want to get in front of 5,000 food, wine, and spirit enthusiasts? get your restaurant on the list of the top eateries showcased during this week-long festival!

Contact emily Zajicek at (303) 830-2972 or ezajicek@corestaurant.org for details.

summer is here and local food production is booming, making it possible to source more products from Colorado farms, ranches and producers. As custom-ers are becoming increasingly savvy about their food choices, serving local food is healthier for Colorado’s economy, the environment and your bottom line.

here’s why it’s worth shifting your gaze closer to home:

Your patrons will appreciate it. More and more patrons are conscious of what they eat and decide where to dine based on where they can get healthy, fresh and sustainably sourced foods. In fact, 68% percent of consumers say they’re more likely to visit a restaurant serving locally sourced items than one that doesn’t. (source)

Fresh food tastes better. When you buy locally, you can serve food at its peak freshness. Consider a simple breakfast of coffee, Denver omelet and toast. sourced within a 400 mile radius, the eggs, meat and produce can be harvested just days before you serve them. (While it may not be possible to cultivate coffee in Colo-rado, coffee that is fair trade and sustainably produced is the best choice.) sourced differently, they could rack up some serious mileage and travel time prior to hitting the plate. If your coffee was grown in ethiopia, wheat for your toast grown in Kansas, and ham, peppers and cheese for the omelet shipped in from virginia, Mexico and vermont, your food traveled well over 14,000 miles from all different corners of the globe before you even get it unpacked. sourced locally, food will be fresher and taste notably better. When local choices are not avail-able, choose regionally first, and then within the U.s.

Reduce your carbon footprint. studies show that food production is responsible for nearly one-third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and the transport of that food makes up 11% of those emissions. By sourcing food produced within a few hundred miles of your restaurant, you can do your part to keep your carbon footprint small.

support your local economy. It is estimated that every dollar spent on local food is spent an average of seven more times within our local economy. Your purchasing decisions can support not only Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, greenhouses, and producers, but also help to bolster the local economy in general.

Want to buy local food but wondering where to source it? Ask your current food distributor for local options and visit your farmer’s market to develop relationships with your local producers. Or, if you’re located along the Front Range between Fort Collins and Colorado springs, loCo food distributors has made connections between local produce, dairy, meat, egg, grain, spice, manufactur-ing and other producers to provide you with a one-stop-shop for these products.

Certifiably green Denver is a free sustainability advising service for Denver’s business community provided by the City & County of Denver’s Department of environmental health. For more information, call (720) 865-5457 or visit Denvergov.org/CgD.

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gO lOCAl tHis suMMeR!By Certifiably Green Denver

In this series, we will examine key lease issues, provisions, and rules of thumb that can protect your business during both successful and struggling times. Always remember, all terms and conditions are negotia-ble. While there is a general framework and structure to lease agreements, there is great variation in each lease and nothing is set in stone.

1. Operation Expenses Most restaurant leases are triple-net (nnn) which means the tenant, not the landlord, is responsible for the payment of property taxes, building insurance and common area maintenance. Common area maintenance can become a profit center for a landlord. You need to ensure that you are able to audit and inspect the details of the common area maintenance expenses. Furthermore, your lease must require written documentation of the expenses charged to the landlord for these expenses.

2. Obligations of Landlord/Tenant for Maintenance and Repair generally, the landlord owns and pays for the structural components of the building, such as walls, roof, floor, exterior walls, parking lot and landscaping. Tenant normally pays for all leasehold improvements including interior walls, floor and wall finishes, and exterior signage. plumbing and electrical systems within the space are generally the responsibility of the tenant, but building-wide systems are the responsibility of the landlord. Responsibility for systems such as hvAC, water, sewer, and gas lines needs to be defined in the lease. You must ensure that each and every possible building component is addressed in the lease as to maintenance and repair responsibilities. leaving items open to interpretation or identifying things simply by structure or system leaves you open to litigation.

3. Condition of Premises/Tenant Improvements You are entitled to a detailed inspection by a construction professional as part of your due diligence. You need to ensure that any issues are addressed in the lease and corrected prior to your move-in. Also, you need to consider the current size and capacity of the hvAC and electrical systems and whether there need to be

modifications of fire sprinklers or ADA accessibil-ity. Depending on the market, you may be able to negotiate a building allowance. sometimes the landlord requires you to contract with a landlord-affiliated contractor. Despite this relationship, you need to insist on a separate construction contract to protect your business for overcharges.

4. Types of Rent Payment Depending on the market, you may be able to negotiate a period of free rent during construction or your initial occupancy. some landlords may want to partake in the upside potential of your success and seek a percentage of gross sales after a certain sales level. Agreeing to such an arrangement only complicates your relationship with your landlord and often leads to the landlord accusing the tenant of misrepresenting sales or disputes over gross sales calculations. If possible, stick to a base rent arrangement.

5. Exclusive Use You do not want to see your sales and profits cannibalized by a similar concept. protect your market from more competition by negotiating a provision to restrict similar restaurant concepts. Requesting an exclusive use clause prohibiting any other restaurant use in a building or development is probably unattainable and unnecessary. You should identify the key components of your business and protect that core business.

6. Contingency/Assignment/Sublease You may be able to negotiate a contingency provision that allows you to cancel a lease or delay rent payment if you are unable to secure the proper permits or licensing. As a tenant, you want to be able to freely assign your lease in the unfortunate instance that your business is failing. Most landlords will require written consent of any assignment. some landlords may condition an assignment/sublease on the assignee/subleasee operating the “same business” or selling the same product as the original tenant. With an assignment, you are usually released from any and all obligations of the lease. When you sublease the space, you are still ultimately responsible for payment of rent if your subleasee fails to honor its obligations under the lease. If written consent is required by the landlord, you must ensure that there is language that the landlord cannot unreasonably withhold consent.

pROteCt yOuR RestAuRAnt in leAse negOtiAtiOn

By Joseph Kummer, Jachimiak Peterson LLC

continued on page 10

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Joseph Kummer has represented restaurants in lease negotiations, liquor license hearings, construction contract negotiations, and litigation. he can be contacted at (303) 863-7700 or jkummer@jpfirm.law.

Disclaimer — Content is general information only. Information is not provided as legal advice, nor does its publication create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice on a specific matter, consult an attorney.

7. Term/Renewal Options Determining an initial term is tricky. Agreeing to a longer term creates significant financial exposure. however, if you have created a successful business with loyal customers, you do not want to be forced to move from that location. Ideally, you are able to secure a reasonable term with renewal options. You must ensure that your lease contains language that addresses the effect on renewal options of a default and a subsequent cure of a default.

8. Remedies/Substantial Violations First and foremost, you must ensure that your lease includes a provision that entitles both parties to the recovery of their attorney’s fees in the event of litigation regarding the lease. Most standard form landlord leases only include a unilateral prevailing party attorney fees for the landlord’s benefit. Do not allow your landlord to include broad nuisance clauses. You should ensure that you receive at least one written warning that allows time to rectify any violation before the violation is considered to be a substantial violation of the lease and allows the landlord to terminate the lease.

9. Personal Guaranties Depending on the market, most landlords will pursue a personal guaranty of the owner(s). Depending on your leverage, you are able to refuse this request. You want to protect your personal assets from any potential business failures. In the alternative, you may be able to cap the amount of damages (six months of rent) or length of exposure (first two years of lease). Under Colorado law, landlords are required to mitigate their damages and use reasonable efforts to market the space to find a replacement tenant.

10. Ownership of Equipment If you bring in specialty equipment for the space, you need to specifically address in the lease that such equipment is not becoming a fixture of the space, and you expressly reserve the right to remove such equipment at any time.

11. Dealing with a Homeowner’s Association You must ensure that you have open lines of communication with the homeowner’s association or its manager. If a condominium owner complains of noise or smells, it is best to address and find a solution that ensures that condominium owners living above your space have no complaints.

City noise violation inspectors are not hesitant to fine restaurants for excessive noise.

12. Access/Parking Any prospective tenant must inquire as to the following parking considerations: number of spots; are there exclusive spots for your business; will valet parking be permitted (and where would that designated area be located); employee parking; safety of parking area; and traffic concerns. If you envision your restaurant including a patio area, you must also remember that in order to obtain a liquor license your patio area must be fenced and secure from access to minors.

13. Signage landlord will attempt to limit the size and aesthetic appearance of any signage on the building or freestanding signage. You need to ensure that any such restrictions are clearly expressed in the lease. leaving your signage to the discretion of your landlord at a later date could limit your exposure to potential customers.

14. Owner’s Sale of Building/Eminent Domain

A restaurant use is often adversely affected by seemingly minor changes in the premises. The lease should be clear on what the tenant is entitled to as far as compensation in the event of a taking by a governmental entity. You should insist on recovery of any “bonus rent” in the event of a condemnation action.

15. Insurance You must confirm with your insurance carrier that the insurance required by landlord is available and affordable.

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Many of our members are listed in ed’s book and we want to give a shout out to glenwood Canyon Brewpub, The golden Bee at the Broadmoor and Oskar Blues grill & Brew. You’ve hit the big time!

published by history press, the book hits shelves on July 4. sealover, a reporter at the Denver Business Journal and author of “Mountain Brew: A guide to Colorado’s Breweries,” can be reached at esealover@gmail.com.

DRive-By ADA lAWsuits On tHe Rise in COlORADO... HOW yOu CAn pROteCt yOuRself

At the recent public Affairs Conference in Washington D.C., the CRA delegation discussed how Congress can put safeguards into the Americans with Disabilities Act to prevent frivolous lawsuits aimed at extorting money from businesses. Because of the work done by CRA members on the hill, one of the outcomes is that Congressman Mike Coffman has agreed to co-sponsor bills which provide some protections for businesses who are being threatened with ADA lawsuits. This is good news for our industry!

House Resolution 241 provides a business with 60 days to respond to a demand letter explaining what improvements are going to be done by the business to allow for access. It then provides another 60 days for the business to remove the barriers to access. Mike Coffman is a co-sponsor of this legislation.

House Resolution 3765 provides a business with 120 days to remove the barriers to access or make substantial progress toward removing those barriers. Additionally, it creates penalties for individuals who transmit a demand letter to a business claiming a violation without providing specific information. Mike Coffman and Ken Buck are co-sponsors of this legislation.

CRA WORKs At tHe feDeRAl level tO Help ReMeDy fRivOlOus ADA lAWsuitsMonday, July 25, 2016

9:30 AM live Webinar

Restaurants around the country are seeing “drive-by ADA lawsuits,” and many around Colorado have already been hit. These are lawsuits that challenge a restaurant’s physical facilities, as well as the latest trend of challenging website compliance. The CRA has been working with local attorneys, architects and consultants to help provide resources to our members in need. On July 25 we are conducting a webinar to help you understand what is happening, how you can take precautions to protect your business, and what resources are available should you get served with a lawsuit.

These charges are spreading across the state very quickly so we encourage you to take part in this important webinar. To register and receive the webinar access information please click here.

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Did you know that more than 40% of work-related injuries occur within the first year on the job? In 2014, roughly 44% of employees injured on the job were new employees with less than one year of time on the job.* In 2015, the statistic surpassed 47%.

Key methods to reducing work-related injuries include the following:

• Host new-employee safety orientations — These are critical to supporting a strong safety culture.

• Offer detailed job task training — Teaches employees to recognize hazards and understand the methods of protecting themselves.

• Offer ongoing safety awareness training — Whether intentional or not, complacency occurs; ongoing safety awareness training can help keep safety on the forefronts of employees’ minds.

• Encourage employees to provide safety-related feedback and report unsafe conditions.

• Investigate all incidents, including near misses, in order to identify trends and implement corrective actions proactively to reduce future similar incidents.

• Provide and enforce the use of proper personal protective equipment such as cut-resistant gloves and oven mitts.

Additional safety training resources are available to pinnacol policyholders on pinnacol.com.

*loss data taken from the safety group information for the Colorado Restaurant Association.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLF CLASSICTUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016 • THE BROADMOOR – WEST COURSE

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT RESTAURANT ADVOCACY FUND (RAF)Contributing to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Advocacy Fund (RAF) is an investment in the health of the restaurant industry. RAF serves as the restaurant industry’s primary platform to advocate on legislative and regulatory issues important to restaurants of all sizes and segments. Since its inception, RAF has raised and spent more than $9 million to protect the profitability of the industry. In Colorado alone, RAF has contributed in total, almost $800,000 to efforts to defeat the Denver minimum wage initiative in 1996, to fight the state minimum wage increase in 2006, and to defeat the Denver Paid-Leave initiative in 2010. Contributions to the Restaurant Advocacy Fund may be corporate or personal. Contributions to the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Advocacy Fund are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes, as they may be used for state lobbying efforts. Additionally, the contributions

are also not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

15 th Annual

SPECIAL THANKS TO:Craig Reed, The Broadmoor • Bill Artist & Lacee Artist, Artist & Associates

Dawn Sweeney, President & CEO, National Restaurant Association

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6 p.m............... Reception, Donald Ross Room, Golf Clubhouse

REGISTRATIONPlease complete this form and return with your check (payable to “CRA”) or credit card information to the address

provided below, by fax to (303) 830-2973, or scan and email to snakon@corestaurant.org.

Name ____________________________________________________________________ Handicap __________________

Company _____________________________________________ Title ___________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP _______________________________________________________________________________________

Additional Golfers:

Name ____________________________________________________________________ Handicap __________________

Name ____________________________________________________________________ Handicap __________________

Name ____________________________________________________________________ Handicap __________________

I (We) would like to participate at the following level:

Get ready for rolling fairways, multi-level greens, and demanding hazards at the Broadmoor’s stunning yet

formidable West Course. At 6,800 feet, this 18-hole course has more doglegs and steeply-angled greens than

the East Course, and offers breathtaking views of both the mountains and Colorado Springs. You have the

opportunity to enjoy this historical golf course while spending time with fellow restaurateurs and raise money

for the Restaurant Advocacy Fund.

For additional information and remittance, contact:

Sara Nakon, snakon@corestaurant.org

Colorado Restaurant Association, 430 E. 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80203

Phone: (303) 830-2972 | Toll Free: (800) 522-2972 | Fax: (303) 830-2973

Putting Green – $100 (reception only)

Hole – $200 (Signage on the hole and reception)

Par – $350 (Golfer and reception)

Birdie – $680 (1 Golfer, 1 hotel room night, and reception)

Eagle – $1,080 (2 Golfers, 1 hotel room night, hole

sponsorship, and reception)

Double Eagle – $1,560 (2 Golfers, 2 Hotel rooms

(1 night each), hole sponsorship, and reception)

Albatross – $2,110 (4 golfers, 2 hotel rooms (1 night

each), hole sponsorship, and reception)

Ace – $3,120 (4 golfers, 4 hotel rooms (1 night each),

hole sponsorship, and reception)

All pricing above includes cart, green fees, tournament and various prizes/awards. Proper golf attire required; non-metal spike facility. If you would like to

arrive early or stay an extra night, please contact Sara Nakon for reservations. All sponsorship arrangements, including hotel rooms, should also be

coordinated through Sara. A night prior and after the event, a room rate of $275 (inclusive of all taxes and fees) will be honored.

Payment: American Express MasterCard Visa Other ___________________

Card Number __________________________________________________________Exp. Date ______________________

Name on Card ________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to “CRA”

Contributions to the Restaurant Advocacy Fund can be corporate or personal. Contributions to the National Restaurant

Association Restaurant Advocacy Fund are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes, as they may be used for

state lobbying efforts. Additionally, contributions to RAF are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.