For over 30 years, members of Calgary Bow River (aka the Bow River Boys) have raised more than $2,500,000 in support of their club's designated charities by hosting such popular events as the Stampede Buckn' Breakfasts, the Calgary Stampeders Quarterback Lunch, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Wine Gala & Auction, and the family-friendly Big Snow Blast.

Among those groups benefitting from the proceeds of Bow River's fundraising events is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (BBBS), which receives a significant portion of its annual revenue from the club's donations.  In addition to funding, the club contributes to the administration of BBBS programs through representation on the agency's Board of Directors and sub-committees, and through participation in the programs themselves.  For more information on Bow River's designated charities and community service projects please go to Services & Charities.

The Bow River Boys have attained high honour within Progress.  Distinctions include several members who have served as National President, been awarded the coveted Progressian of the Year, and received the Western Region Bill Durrant Memorial Award for Excellence.

*Founded in 1922, the Canadian Progress Club is an all-Canadian not-for-profit service club having no international affiliations.  All across the country, men's, women's, and mixed chapters of the Canadian Progress Club bring together small forces of like-minded individuals, with common-sense experience, who seek the advancement of the communities in which they live.  In particular, the clubs take pride in their contribution towards the betterment of underprivileged children, and helping to foster the cause of physically, mentally and socially challenged people of Canada through community service, in the spirit of fellowship.   (For more information please visit www.progressclub.ca.)

Bow River maintains a membership of 40 to 45 men who get together weekly for supper meetings as well as special occasion club socials.

Regular meetings are held Tuesday evenings at the Belfry Gastro House (formerly Murphy’s Pub), located at 630, 8th Avenue SW, Calgary.

Social gathering starts at 5:45 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6:15 p.m.  Guests are welcome.

Are you interested in being part of one of the most dynamic men's service clubs in Calgary?

We're always on the lookout for individuals who embrace energy, enthusiasm and commitment.   We invite you to join us for one of our regular meetings to see if we make a connection. Join us for a few more meetings and we're sure you'll get into the Bow River spirit.

For more information please e-mail info@cpcbowriver.com.

CPC Calgary Bow River was honoured at this year's Canadian Progress Club National Convention in Regina. The Bow River Boys received the coveted President's Award, making them the 2011 Club of the Year.

(At right, members in attendance in Regina celebrate.)

CPC Calgary Bow River has a long-standing relationship with the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter.

In addition to providing able bodies to paint rooms and move furniture, the club offers volunteers to man CWES booths at various Calgary events.

(At right: manning the booth at the 2010 Lilac Festival.)

The June, 2010 volunteer newsletter sums up the relationship between the organizations quite well. Link to the PDF below to read it here: