BPW Calgary always welcomes new members.
To apply for membership, download and complete this form:
2011-2012 Application for Membership
Benefits of membership include:
A Supportive Network and Lasting Friendships
As a BPW member you will have the opportunity to:
- Establish a network of friends and business contacts, comprising women in the community who are experienced and knowledgeable in a broad range of occupations and interests.
- Enhance your communication, organization, management, and leadership skills as you continue to advance in your career.
- Learn about about relevant and current topics through guest speakers and seminars.
- Collectively respond to issues or legislation that affects working women.
- Experience personal development opportunities and rewards through involvement.
- Participate in improving the status of women throughout Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the World.
Advocacy and Awareness on Women’s Issues
- Access to current information on issues affecting women.
- Shaping and influencing the world around us through resolutions, letters and briefs to governments at all levels.
- Influencing the United Nations as Category One Status through our international federation.
- Debating important issues and undertaking background research to support potential solutions.
- Awareness and understanding with respect to our mandate.
Leadership Skills and Career Advancement
- Club activities and opportunities to serve in a wide range of leadership capacities, i.e. local, executive, provincial, national, international boards, and multiple committees.
- Working with others in the development of leadership skills that value and respect a healthy diversity of ideas.
Professional Development
- Monthly dinner meetings, guest speakers, special events, mentoring, provincial conferences, conventions and congresses.
- Sharing and learning from a diverse membership comprised of a wide range of occupations and experiences.
- Skills development programs on mentoring, time management, public speaking, meeting management, business etiquette and harassment issues.
If you are interested in hearing more about BPW or wish to attend an upcoming meeting please Contact Us, and we’ll respond at our earliest opportunity.
To join, simply fill out an application form and mail it with your fee to:
Business & Professional Women’s Club of Calgary
Suite 244 1919B 4 Street SW
Calgary AB T2S 1W4
Email: membership@bpwcalgary.com