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MISSION

An International organization that provides a setting for our members and friends to socialize and to have fun.

 

Our Story

OUR STORY

Origins of Gyro

Gyro came into existence in 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Three young men had just graduated from university and formed a club, later to be named a Gyro Club, to continue their good fellowship that had developed during their college days.  Gyro first came to Canada in 1919 with the first club formed in Toronto.

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Gyro in Calgary

In 1920 some prominent Calgary businessmen including Clarence Lougheed and OC Arnott were visiting Banff.  Clarence Lougheed was the uncle of former Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed.  They observed a group of men, all wearing Gyro lapel pins, having a wonderful time with no other apparent reason then enjoying each other’s company. They struck up a conversation with these gentlemen to find out more about them and the club they represented.  When they learned of the purpose and objectives of Gyro, they were so impressed they immediately started gathering a group of Calgary businessmen together to form a Gyro club in Calgary. 

The first club in Calgary, the Gyro Club of Calgary, officially came into existence in 1921.  This club was immediately successful and membership rose to a high of 200 by 1927.   What was it about Gyro at that time that caused such a surge in popularity? 

An appreciation of the ideals of the early founders of Gyro Clubs can be gained by reading the preamble to the Gyro Club of Calgary's first 1921 constitution:
"We the undersigned do declare ourselves an association of young men gathered together to further the interests of members by bringing together in one organization an all-inclusive representation of commercial and professional activity, to encourage the discussion of commercial and civic questions, and make business a more pleasant occupation by the promotion of genuine friendship, based upon the belief that personality is a much neglected factor in business.”

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Today, the social aspect of Gyro is emphasized by the Club and is strongly supported by an active Gyrette Club. Gyro friendship, which was so appealing to Clarence Lougheed, has consistently remained the core concept of the Gyro Club of Calgary and the Club has maintained its membership by recruiting recent retirees.

Our Calendar

CLUB CALENDAR

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GYROS HAVING FUN

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CONVENTIONS

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Book with $500CAD per cabin before Dec.5, 2024.  For more info or to book contact:

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Summer Office hours April 1-September 30, 2024:  Monday-Friday 8AM – 4PM MST
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OUR EXECUTIVE

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ZIG DOBORZYNSKI

PRESIDENT

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JOHN HODGSON

TREASURER

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JOHN L'ECUYER

DIRECTOR

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KEN SCHUBERT

DIRECTOR

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DENIS COUTURIER

VICE-PRESIDENT

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LARRY FENTON

SECRETARY

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DOUG CAMPBELL

DIRECTOR

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FRED SHANKS

DIRECTOR

Our Executive
Contact

GYRO CLUB OF CALGARY

If you have not heard of Gyro before, you are welcome to contact us for more information about our club. We welcome all men of good character to join us for a unique friendship experience.
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