The vision for the Calgary Sport & Major Events Committee (CSME), working with other key organizations in Calgary, is to win bids for and attract major sports, recreation and cultural events to generate incremental economic and social benefits for sport, culture, tourism, and the broader community.
CSME's role is to provide strategic direction, advice, and due diligence in the proactive process of evaluating and attracting major sports and culture events for the city of Calgary. Based on event selection priorities and criteria, developed by CSME, members will evaluate and recommend bid programs and events for potential investment. Members will be expected to contribute through key advocacy and communication channels within the community; promote and support the initiatives of the CSME.
Board Information
Term: two-year term – staggered; maximum of three terms
*If City Council appoints an individual who has previously served on the Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, such person(s) shall be allowed to serve for a maximum of 3 years (an initial one-year term, and if appointed, a subsequent two-year term).
8 to 14 Public Members
2 City Observers (non-voting)
Half (50%) of the members active at the time the meeting is scheduled (vacancies are not included).
CSME is not part of the City Clerk's advertisement, recruitment and appointment of the Boards,
Appointments are made by City Council at the Organizational Meeting of Council in October of each year.
Recommended candidates will have a combination of recognized leadership dimensions and demonstrated or potential expertise of skill in areas including but not limited to:
- private sector leadership
- corporate economics
- marketing and sponsorship
- public engagement and community impact
- stakeholder and government relations
- board and institutional governance
- security and risk management
- venue and facility management
- transportation and accommodation
- legacy planning and implementation
- sport sector, cultural sector and creative industries governance
- athlete and artist services
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahenkorah, Elise | Public Member | 24 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
| Booke, Jeff | Public Member | 22 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2026 | Active | |
| DeCicco, Lorenzo | Public Member | 22 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2026 | Active | |
| Grattan, Naomi | Public Member | 24 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
| Ismail, Karim | Public Member | 22 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2026 | Active | |
| Kellough, Kjelti | Public Member | 22 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2026 | Active | |
| Lakshman, Chethan | Public Member | 26 Oct 2020 | 31 Oct 2026 | Active | |
| Legg, David | Public Member | 24 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
| Leishman, Sara | Public Member | 22 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2026 | Active | |
| McDonough, Stephen | Public Member | 24 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
| Melville, Duncan | Public Member | 28 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
| Sarian, Alex | Public Member | 24 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active |
