MEDIA ADVISORY: Hockey Greats and Scotiabank Group employees tee up to support Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter in 16th Annual Scotiabank Charity Golf Classic

CALGARY, July 28, 2011 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy and Calgary Hitmen GM Kelly Kisio tee up to serve as honourary co-chairs for the 16^thAnnual Scotiabank Charity Golf Classic in support of the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter - a fundraiser developed and run entirely by Scotiabank employee volunteers. Since Scotiabank employee volunteers launched the event in 1996, they have raised more than $750,000 for CWES.
WHO:
	Sheldon Kennedy, Honorary Tournament Co-Chair, Calgary Flames Alumnus, retired NHL player (Detroit, Boston, Calgary) and Co-Founder of Respect in Sport;
	Kelly Kisio, Honorary Tournament Co-Chair, Calgary Flames alumnus, retired NHL player, (Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks) and Calgary Hitmen General Manager
	Lisa Falkowsky, Executive Director, Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter;
	George Marlatte, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, Prairie Region;
	Sabi Marwah, Scotiabank Group Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer;
	Joe Latremouille and Matthew Rajotte, Tournament Co-Chairs and fellow Scotiabank employee volunteers
	Members of Calgary's business community

WHERE:	Calgary Elks Lodge and Golf Club, 2502 - 6^th Street NE

WHEN:	Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 8 a.m. shotgun start
	Players will start coming off the course at approximately 12:30 - 1 p.m.
	Cheque presentation to take place at approximately 2 p.m.

For further information:

For more information and to arrange interviews:

Deb Clark, Scotiabank Media Communications, 416-933-0646, deborah_clark@scotiacapital.com

Maureen O'Connor, Calgary Womens Shelter Communications, 403.539.5143, cell: 403 461-7694, MaureenO@cwes.ca

Kelly Bechard, Scotiabank Promotions and Sponsorships, 403-221-6687, kelly.bechard@scotiabank.com

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