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Czech National Holiday Concert - Martin Kasik Friday, October 29, 2010 6:30 PM Steinway Concert Hall, Irene Besse Keyboards, #152, 6999 – 11th Avenue S.E., Calgary Event Information |
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 Karel J. Hofman Chairman  Karel Hofman served on the Board of Directors from the beginning of the Association as a Secretary and was elected to his current chairman’s post in 2001. During his mandate, Karel expanded CBAC’s business role to cultural, fundraising and other events, and concentrates on promotion of the local Czech and Slovak culture in Canada. Karel’s experience in business, international trade and tourism adds a great value to the Association through his company, Hofman International Inc. Before he came to Canada in 1983, he studied Mechanical Engineering at the Technical High School in Prague and the Czech Technical University of Prague. Karel has three adult children, loves the outdoors and his free time is spent travelling and taking part in outdoor activities, especially hiking and mountain biking. Contact: 205, 259 Midpark Way S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2X 1M2 Canada Phone: (403) 264-5150 Fax: (403) 938-5150 E-mail: Jerry Jelinek Past Chairman  Jerry Jelinek is the first and founding chairman of the CBAC (since 1999) after he had served years as the Chairman of the Calgary Chapter of the Canada Czech Republic Chamber of Commerce. Jerry left his post in 2001 when he was appointed Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic for the Province of Alberta in 2001 and stayed on the Board as a Past Chair. After finishing High School in Brandys nad Labem, he attended SVST in Bratislava and then Technical College in Prague where he studied surveying, mapping and computer science. Upon immigrating to Canada with his wife and two sons in 1980, Mr. Jelinek worked as a seismic surveyor, survey party chief and seismic survey data processor. He started his own company, Jelinek Surveys Inc (now Jelinek Group Inc.), in 1984 and has been actively involved in Calgary’s business community as well as the greater Calgary community. Jerry’s great assets to the Association are his experience and knowledge of intergovernmental affairs and international trade. Jerry was promoted to Honorary Consul General in October 2008. Contact: 611 – 71st Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2H 0S7 Canada Phone: (403) 269-4886 Fax: (403) 261-3077 E-mail: Alena Poremsky Vice Chairman  Alena is one of the first founding members of the organization. The organization started in 1995 in Calgary and was known as the Canada Czech Republic Chamber of Commerce in Alberta. She has served on the Board of CBAC since its establishment in 1999 and has held several positions including Treasurer and is currently a Vice Chairman. Alena was born in Ostrava, Czech Republic and graduated from the University of Mining in Ostrava. She immigrated with her husband and two year old son to Canada in 1987. She was always involved in the Czech community and served as director of the Czech School in Calgary for three years. Her professional skills and experience in sales raised her to her current position of International Sales Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa for Evans Consoles Corporation which is a world leader in design and manufacturing of custom control room furniture. Jackie Urban Secretary  Born in Calgary to Czech parents, Jacqueline Urban maintains her heritage through her involvement for the past 3 years with the Czech Business Association of Canada. Her ‘Babi’s’ (Grandmother) participation in the Calgary Czech Community has also contributed to Jacqueline’s cultural awareness. Jacqueline's first career was in Environmental Management within Calgary's booming oilfield industry where she made many positive impacts and developed numerous contacts in both the public and private sector. More recently, she has accomplished 7 successful years as a Realtor. Her diverse knowledge in business, marketing and sales coupled with her energetic personality compliment the Board of Directors Team. For recreation, Jacqueline enjoys a number of outdoor sports including rollerblading, fishing, telemarking, back-country treks and camping. Jacqueline also tries her hand at cooking various Czech dishes for friends and family entertaining. Borek Svoboda Treasurer  Borek has been a member of the Czech Business Association since 2005 has sat on the Board of Directors since 2006 and is currently acting as treasurer of the Czech Business Association of Canada. Borek has been involved in the international business development and hockey industry for the past 8 years. Heavily involved with hockey and business in the Czech Republic as well as Canada, Borek brings a diverse range of qualities to the Board of Directors. Borek graduated from the University of Alberta in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Danielle Kolinger Volunteer |
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