BPW Calgary

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June 12, 2013: Year-End Celebration and Relationship Building with Appetizers and Silent Auction

Appetizer snacks at a receptionConnect with high-potential emerging leaders, business and professional women who uphold profound relationships and a compassionate network.

Members and non-members can unite in our year-end celebration over appetizers and silent auction as we showcase the graduates of BPW Calgary’s Mentorship Program.

This core program was nominated for the Best Practices Award at the Institute of Canadian Citizenship in 2010.  In the final submission, the program was applauded for its unique approach to relationship building and hands-on approach.  Our members were recognized as leaders who open the door to share their knowledge, expertise, leadership experiences, support and friendship.  This attitude is necessary for active and responsible citizenship.

Guests are welcome to join us for this social evening.

5:30pm  Networking
6:00pm  Welcome
6:10pm  Keynote address
6:20pm  Mentorship graduation
6:40pm  Appetizers, cash bar, mingling, and silent auction

RSVP by Wednesday, June 5, 2013 by emailing [email_info] to reserve your spot or for immediate confirmation REGISTER ONLINE using the form to the right. Also note our dinner location and cancellation policy in the sidebar.

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and Win!Sending your RSVP online has many benefits – no waiting to pay at the door, an instant receipt, and the chance to win a great prize each month!

Everyone who registers online by June 5 will be entered in this month’s prize draw.

Just use the form in the sidebar at right to register for this month’s dinner.

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May 8, 2013: Business Meeting, Election, and Annual Book Drive

The theme we started with in 2012 was Transforming Vision into Reality, and collectively we were able to realize the impact on the ground by marking Equal Pay Day in Calgary, the World’s First International Day of the Girl, and submitting a powerful resolution to BPW Canada on human trafficking.

At the last business meeting, our goal was to build capacity at the executive level and we are now in a strong position to continue transforming our vision into reality.

As a woman in business or in the professions, let your voice be heard on May 8.  How can BPW Calgary influence government, businesses and corporations to improve economic conditions of women?  How can we attract and retain competent women to lead our club’s mentorship program?  How can we embrace women entering the workforce to build their confidence and step up the corporate ladder?  How can we all strengthen our professional and personal development and above all… how can we have fun while doing all this???  Let your ideas formulate the club’s strategic plan for the upcoming year.

RSVP by Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by emailing [email_info] to reserve your spot or for immediate confirmation REGISTER ONLINE using the form to the right. Also note our dinner location and cancellation policy in the sidebar.

The evening will begin with election and installing of new executive officers.  It will end with a facilitated discussion to prepare for 2013/2014.  Dr. Toni Reid, BPW Member and Naturopathic Doctor, will discuss stress management and women’s health during dinner.  We will also be renewing memberships and spreading the spirit of reading through our annual book drive to support the Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary in providing long-term programs, ongoing support, hope and wholeness to young women who are victims of, or are at risk of, sexual exploitation.

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Pay Online
and Win!Sending your RSVP online has many benefits – no waiting to pay at the door, an instant receipt, and the chance to win a great prize each month!

Everyone who registers online by May 1 will be entered in this month’s prize draw.

Just use the form in the sidebar at right to register for this month’s dinner.

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Equal Pay Day 2013 Campaign Summary

Equal Pay DayOn March 18, 2013, BPW Calgary members, partners and supporters gathered to mark Equal Pay Day near the “Women are Persons” monument in the Olympic Plaza.  President Jenny Gulamani-Abdulla set the tone by chanting, “Equal Pay, Equal Pay, Equal Pay”. The crowd joined her energetically as she revealed that the Premier of Alberta, Alison Redford sent special greetings with strong support for the day. She also shared that the Mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi, issued a letter of recognition to acknowledge Equal Pay Day.

BPW International awarded a Certificate of Recognition to BPW Calgary in Puerto Rico during the International Congress in recognition for their contribution to the empowerment of working women and their Equal Pay Day efforts.

Media Coverage

Alberta Prime Time did conduct a one-on-one interview with BPW Calgary President on Alberta Prime Time on March 15, 2013.  However, this video is no longer available to view on their video archives.  You can view it by contacting BPW Calgary by email at info@bpwcalgary.com  You can still check out the 2014 video at http://alberta.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=540393&binId=1.2002989&playlistPageNum=1 and view our own 2013 video highlight recorded at the Olympic Plaza https://bpwcalgary.com/news/equal-pay-day-highlight-video-march-18-2013/  Scroll down for Photos of the event.

On March 18, the CBC ran an article about BPW Calgary’s Equal Pay Day event while the Calgary Herald published a photo gallery from the event.

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Photos courtesy of Jodi O. Photography

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April 10, 2013: An Evening with Our Community Partners

Business clothing driveJoin us for an evening with our community partners and national executive as well as the annual business clothing drive.

BPW Calgary’s core programs and activities strive to transform women’s lives by empowering them to reach their greatest potential. The club has long standing partnerships with community organizations to improve conditions for women.

The following speakers will share the impact our projects and activities are having on women in Calgary:

  • Tina Overwater, Stewardship Officer, Bow Valley College
  • Theresa Jenkins, Donor Relations Manager, Servants Anonymous Society
  • Lillian Vangenderen, Program Manager, Making Changes Association of Calgary

Meet one of our scholarship recipients and hear a personal experience to understand how we are harnessing the power of women by working in collaboration with our partners.

BPW Canada President, Cara Cote, will be in attendance along with BPW Saskatoon President, Tammy Richmond and Past President of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and BPW member, Monica Krueger.

Also, if you’re doing your spring cleaning, remember: “Someone’s Future is Hanging in your Closet.” Our annual drive supplies women with a choice of business clothing so they can make a confident transition into the workplace.

Please bring in your gently used business clothing and accessories including belts, purses, shoes, and jewellery to the April dinner meeting. New undergarments, tights and stockings are also appreciated.

RSVP by Wednesday, April 3, 2013 by emailing [email_info] to reserve your spot or for immediate confirmation REGISTER ONLINE using the form to the right. Also note our dinner location and cancellation policy in the sidebar.

Pay Online
and Win!Sending your RSVP online has many benefits – no waiting to pay at the door, an instant receipt, and the chance to win a great prize each month!

Everyone who registers online by April 3 will be entered in this month’s draw for a uniquely designed jewelery piece by Suzan Davies Designs.

Just use the form in the sidebar at right to register for this month’s dinner.

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Equal Pay Day: March 18, 2013 at Noon in the Olympic Plaza

Equal Pay Day

Special
EventWe will not be hosting a dinner in March — instead join us downtown on March 18!

Equal Pay Day marks the end of the 420 days that Canadian women must work to earn the same wage that their male counterparts earn in just 365 days.  In Canada, in 2008, women who worked full-time, full-year earned $0.71 for every $1.00 earned by men working the same period, resulting in a “wage gap” of 29 cents.

According to Stats Can Women’s Economic Wellbeing 2011, despite Equal Pay and Pay Equity legislation, income equity is not a reality in Canada with women in the workforce still earning only a percentage of what their male counterparts earn – on average, less than 80%.

Join Us March 18

To show your support for Equal Pay Day, wear red on March 18.

Drop in with your colleagues, friends and family to join us at noon at Olympic Plaza near the Women are Persons monument.

Visit our Equal Pay Day project page to access the Equal Pay Day presentation, brochure, and information sheet, as well as a guide to managing compensation pitfalls.

 

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