Welcome to the official (and evolving) website for the Calgary West Conservative Party of Canada Electoral District Association!
As newly elected President, and on behalf of the 30 recently elected Directors, I extend my warmest greetings to you, the membership.
What a great thing it is to be a member of a political party! How fortunate we all are in having the opportunity to have a voice and a choice in the maintenance of our freedoms. I want to ensure you that the newly elected Board of Directors understand this concept very well; and are anxiously engaged in preparing the foundation to continue on promoting Conservative ideals through-out our communities and our nation. They are a very talented group!
Calgary West is a vibrant Electoral District that has a population of over 135,000 people. As of last election, there were 99,855 registered voters. It is people like you, members of a political party that create the strength of government. No democratic government was ever created without the authorization of the people. I am keenly aware of this. One of my great grandfathers was involved in founding Upper Canada in 1792 and was a member of the First Parliament. This would not have happened had the people of the time not involved themselves in this cause. I am glad they did! We are the benefactors of all the caring and concerned people through-out the ages that have provided stewardship to this great country. People who were just like you!
I challenge you to reflect on your turn…
Democracy needs your involvement! And, the newly elected Board of Directors needs your support!
Due to a recent membership drive, by caring and concerned members, the total membership for Calgary West rose to over 2400 members. What of the other 97,455 registered voters in our riding? We need the strength of their voice as well. History shows quite clearly that people eventually get the type of government they deserve; and, that as the people lose interest in the government, the government is more than able to extend their interest over the people.
Calgary West can be better! Quite simply, we need to be better. We have elected dedicated, capable, and qualified individuals to facilitate the implementation of growth and progress in the key areas of Membership, Policy Development, Communications, Financial Accountability, Fundraising and Election Readiness. However, without your input, the Board of Directors can be like a ship without a rudder. It will eventually arrive at a destination; it may just be the wrong one.
We invite you to watch this webpage for new developments and methods to provide your input. We invite you to assist in directing your neighbours and friends to this site and encouraging them to become members. But most of all, we invite you to become involved and assist us in helping our elected Government towards continued success, however you are able.
We look forward to meeting you!
Dan Morrison, President
B.P.E., B.Ed., M.A.