“If every intelligent woman made it a rule to learn something about her local, state or national government every day, more would be accomplished in a year toward governmental reform than by all the books and pamphlets written in a generation.”

Cairine Wilson (1885-1962), First woman appointed to the Senate of Canada, 1931, quoting Franklin D Roosevelt.

BPW Calgary is pleased to announce that Danielle Smith, Leader of the Wildrose Alliance will be our guest speaker at the September 14th BPW Dinner meeting! This will be an excellent opportunity to hear about Danielle Smith’s vision for the Wildrose Alliance and for Alberta.

(1) To receive and consider the financial statements of the club;
(2) To receive the Strategic Plan for 2011-2012;
(3 To receive and vote on the amendments of the By-Laws ;
(4) To receive and vote on theMembers’ Equity Policy;
(5) To transact other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof.

To RSVP, email info@bpwcalgary.com by Friday, September 9, 2011

Barb Higgins will be speaking about her experiences as the only female candidate in Calgary’s mayoral race.

Joan Crockatt, president of Crockatt Communications, will discuss the under-representation of women in politics, explain the challenges that keep women out of the political mainstream and how they can break through this plexi-glass ceiling.

All guests are welcome. To reserve your spot, contact info@bpwcalgary.com by September 3, 2010.