BPW Calgary

Upcoming Events

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October 13: Peeling the Gender Onion

Our October speaker, Donna Kennedy-Glans, author of Unveiling the Breath: One woman’s journey into understanding Islam and gender equality, will discuss “Peeling the Gender Onion.”

It is an exploration of how, and why, it is important to peel away the layers of the gender onion to understand the individual challenges of women. Donna is the founder of Bridges, a volunteer humanitarian organization that trains and mentors community leaders in healthcare, law, journalism, education and politics.

To RSVP for this event, please contact info@bpwcalgary.com by Friday, October 8.

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Breaking the Plexi-Glass Ceiling: Women in Politics

Join us on September 8 for an in-depth discussion of women in politics, led by political and public affairs commentator Joan Crockatt and Calgary mayoral candidate Barb Higgins.

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.

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May Dinner Business Meeting: Wed May 19, 2010

Developing our 2010 Business Strategy

To our members, don’t miss this opportunity to have your voices heard. We want to know how we can keep providing you with value.

We will also be holding elections for VP, Membership; VP, Communications; and Secretary.

And don’t forget to join our various committees:

  • Program and Events: responsible for organizing the monthly dinners and guests speakers, as well as outreach activities
  • Communications: responsible for the Club’s website, newsletter, social media platforms,  any Club promotional materials, press releases and public service announcements.
  • Mentoring Committee: responsible for the Club’s Mentoring Program.
  • Resolutions Committee (effective July 1, 2010): responsible for the Club’s resolutions, and works directly with the BPW Calgary President and with BPW Canada to bring a voice to our Resolution process on behalf of our members.

Remember, these standing committee positions are not nominated/elected. If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, contact Mary O’Sullivan at president@bpwcalgary.com.

For non-members, spend an evening with us and learn what we can offer you and what we do in our community. We have a very exciting year ahead of us! Join us!

To RSVP for dinner, please contact info@bpwcalgary.com.   

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April Dinner Meeting: An Introduction to Social Media

Social Media: What it Means for Your Business and Personal Branding 

Our Communications Chair Karen Parucha will be giving a presentation on social media and its importance as a communications tool for your business.

Karen Parucha has a progressive background in media, public relations, marketing and communications. A graduate of the Journalism program at Ryerson University, she oversaw the editorial content of monthly and bi-monthly trade magazines before making the jump to public relations and communications. She is now the Marketing Communications Coordinator at  the Calgary office of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, an international law firm, and she manages the website, social media accounts and other communication tools for BPW Calgary. She is also a regular contributor at Sweetspot.ca, a national online women’s magazine. 

You can follow Karen on Twitter: @Karenjovi

Join us for dinner! Please RSVP by April 9 to info@bpwcalgary.com

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March Dinner Meeting: Nadine Ryan Bnnerman, Women and Negotiating

Negotiating Tips for Women

Nadine Ryan Bannerman, M. Ed. (Adult Education) is an experienced Organizational Effectiveness consultant, coach, facilitator, and presenter with a successful track record of helping her clients improve their business relationships and achieve their business results.

We all negotiate in our lives, everyday. We negotiate at work, at home, at school, even in our volunteer settings. The method of negotiating used by Ryan Bannerman Associates was developed by the Centre for Creative Negotiating and is based on the win-win approach first described by the Harvard Negotiating Project. Learn tips on negotiating for women!

Join us for dinner! Please RSVP by March 5, 2010 to info@bpwcalgary.com

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