BPW Calgary

Upcoming Events

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❄ December Event ❄

 

On December 15 at 6:15 to 9:45, BPW Calgary members and guests will be celebrating the holiday season at the Jubilations Dinner Theatre. Summer of ’69 will take us through the story of peace, love, long hair and music that changed the world. We will be collecting movie passes for teens to support Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society with its Christmas list. Awo Taan is the only emergency women’s shelter in Alberta that is guided by Aboriginal traditional teachings. To learn more about them visit Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society.
To received a group discounted rate of $57.25, you must register on Evenbrite by Dec 1. After Dec 1, tickets can be purchased at $69.95 directly through the theatre website Here
This event is open to both women and men. Please note that public health restrictions will apply and proof of vaccination will be required.

Get Tickets Here 

 

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BPW Presents :

Join BPW Calgary virtually as we present Lieutenant-Colonel Sarah Heer on November 10th, day before Remembrance Day.

Lieutenant-Colonel Sarah Heer obtained her Masters in Defence Studies from the Canadian forces College.  She is an experienced operational and strategic military leader, specializing in the coordination and synchronization of strategic effects. Recognized as one of the top women in Défense and Security in 2021 and a former Director of Diversity and Human Rights for the Canadian Armed Forces, Lieutenant-Colonel Heer has been a versatile leader of Canadian soldiers in various military positions. She has recently completed the Advancing Women in Leadership Program.

Lieutenant Colonel Heer is the first woman to command on Operation UNIFIER in Ukraine. Learn more as she reflects on the strength of diversity in the Canadian Armed Forces.

5:45 Networking
6:10 Introduction of Speaker
6:15 Keynote Presentation
6:45 Q&A

7:00 Adjournment

Get your tickets here 👉 Event Tickets  

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Supporting Afghan Women: Words Into Action (Virtual Event)

October 13

BPW Calgary is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a virtual panel on Supporting Afghan Women: Words Into Action. Join us as we share what BPW Canada and USA are doing to support Afghan women within and outside our borders. We will also be hearing from a Top 30 under 30 recipient of Alberta Council For Global Cooperation on her lived experiences in Afghanistan and the importance of education and employment for Afghan and Canadian women.

Our Guest Panel will include Colleen Babiuk-Ilkiw, VP from BPW Canada; Voyka Soto Co-Chair from NFBPWC (USA); and Farkhunda Niazi (Top 30 Under 30 from ACGC).

RSVP by October 12 by registering here!

Agenda

5:30 pm Networking & Check In

6:00 pm Call to Order & Welcome

6:05 pm Moderated Panel Event

6:50 pm Wrap Up

7:00 pm Adjournment

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BPW Calgary AGM and Political Participation

🎉 Join us September 8th for our AGM at the Ranchmen’s Club. 🎉

BPW Calgary is pleased to announce that Olympian Jasmine Mian, candidate for Ward 3 City Council, will be our guest speaker at the September 8th AGM and Dinner meeting! Campaign Manager Briana Stallcup will be accompanying the candidate. Together they will share their experiences to increase women’s participation in politics.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of BPW Calgary will be held on September 8, 2021 at the Ranchmen’s Club in the Harford Room for the following purposes:

(1) To receive and adopt the financial statements of the club;

(2) To receive the Treasurer’s Report and Budget;

(3 To appoint the auditors;

(4) To receive highlights of the Strategic Planning Meeting;

(5) To transact other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof.

RSVP by September 3 to receive the AGM documents by Email.

Agenda

5:30 pm Networking

6:00 pm Call to Order

6:30 pm Speakers

6:50 pm AGM

7:30 pm Adjournment

🎫 Get your tickets here BPW Calgary 2021 AGM and Political Participation Tickets, Wed, 8 Sep 2021 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite 🎫

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