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Rose Kohn

- 1955 Sportsperson of the Year -

Her kitchen table was her office, visitors recall a clean table stacked with files and a kitchen sink stacked with dishes.

Promoted juvenile sports in Calgary for over 30 years.

Organized the Victoria Community Club working with involving youth in hockey, basketball and any sport they showed an interest in.

President Sportswomen Association, Alberta Amateur Hockey Association, and Calgary and District Fastball.

Some of the many offices held: Vice President-Calgary Community Recreation Association, Executive, , executive positions in both Hill Hurst Sunnyside and Victoria Park Community Associations, President Calgary Community Clubs.

The City of Calgary’s Rose Kohn arena is named in her honour.