Remembering with BPW

We are asupportive network of professional womenfrom diverse industries whose focus is developing the leadership potential of women in Calgary. Through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring, we strive to improve the economic, employment, political and social conditions for all working women.

Business and Professional Women's Club of Calgary

Remembering with BPW, Veterans Food Bank and Captain Lazlo Benak

The Ranchmen's Club

Together we remember their sacrifice. What they gave up for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; their sacrifice for Canada and for us. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument.By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve. &quot;Without freedom there can be no ensuring peace and without peace no enduring freedom.&quot;WE are collecting donations this evening on behalf of the Veterans Food Bank. They accept offers of food, but prefer gift cards to Walmart, grocery stores, or other retail outlets. GUEST SPEAKERSWe will enjoy hearing from Captain Benak, who joined the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Officer in 2002. After completing his training in 2004, he was posted as a Platoon Commander to 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa, Ont. In 2006, Captain Benak deployed as a Battle Captain on Roto 2 of Operation ARCHER in Afghanistan where his unit received The Commander-in-Chief commendation for its actions during Operation MEDUSA.In 2010, Captain Benak deployed as the Training Officer for the Caribbean Junior Command Staff Course in Moneague, Jamaica where he worked alongside Canadian allies to train Caribbean officers on NATO procedures and doctrine. Captain Benak completed his Army Operations Course in 2011 and transferred to the Public Affairs branch in 2013.He completed his Public Affairs training in 2015, earning the course’s Leadership and Team Building award. As a Public Affairs Officer, Captain Benak deployed to Portugal in 2015 and to Central and Eastern Europe on Operation Reassurance from 2016 to 2017. He is currently the Outreach Coordinator at the National Defence Public Affairs Office in Calgary, responsible for DND outreach and stakeholder relations throughout Alberta.Captain Benak has an HBA in History from the University of Western Ontario and a BA in Journalism from Ryerson University. Before joining the military, Captain Benak worked for various media outlets including Workday TV in Toronto and The Guelph Mercury.In addition we will hear from a female Veteran who is coming to speak to us about the Calgary Veterans Food bank. We will hear her story of sacrifice as well as the vital programming and support that is provided, on a local level to Calgarian&#x27;s who have served for us. The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Calgary “BPW Calgary” is a supportive network of professional women from diverse industries whose focus is developing the leadership potential of women in Calgary. Through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring, we strive to improve the economic, employment, political, and social conditions for all working women.

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