Membership in CCMO provides the following TOP eleven benefits:

- Continuing education, training and professional development.

- Networking and professional contact opportunities.

- Opportunity to have input at monthly board meetings and impact decisions that further the profession.

- Monthly newsletter containing board minutes, articles, and other mediation information.

- Membership listing.

- Code of professional conduct and guidelines for mediator education and training.

- "Members Only" skills building workshops.

- Special rates for CCMO functions and events, such as the fall conference and the annual attorney/mediator dialogue.

- Phone line for inquiries and CCMO information.

- Event sponsorship and other marketing and advertising opportunities.

- A group rate for professional liability insurance.

CCMO's projects have included: hosting the Academy of Family Mediators (AFM) annual conference, establishing a CCMO 800 number to handle inquiries and provide referrals for mediation, supporting the passage of dispute resolution legislation, and establishing a multi-disciplinary committee to study mediator certification. CCMO has prepared Guidelines for Education and Training, and offers skills building and continuing education opportunities for its membership. CCMO supports an ongoing public awareness campaign through printed materials and Mediation Month as established in May by Governor's proclamation.

If you are involved with dispute resolution in Colorado or simply interested in learning more about mediation and related professional activities, we strongly encourage you to join CCMO!