NEW PASSPORT PROCESS FROM JANUARY 1ST, 2012
Update November 17, 2011
New PAssport Process From Jan. 1st, 2012
Your present passport is still valid until the date of expiry.
The decision to introduce fingerprints in passports has been made at central level in the EU as part of the combat against terrorism, human trade, human trafficking, illegal immigration and other transnational crime. With the new biometric passport, Danish citizens are secured the possibility to travel to countries that will require this type of passport for entry in the future.
With the new passport you are much better protected against someone stealing your identity and pretending to be you, and also against forgery of your passport.
In order to issue the new passport, the installation at of special equipment for taking photos and recording fingerprints and signatures is necessary. The applications must be handed to and handled by specially authorized staff, who will have access to certain data in the central citizens registry, the CPR.
As a consequence, from January 1, 2012 it will only be possible to apply for a Danish passport in the United States, by personal appearance, at these locations:
The Danish Consulate General in New York: www.denmark.org
The Danish Consulate General in Chicago: www.gkchicago.um.dk
Innovation Center Denmark, Silicon Valley, CA: www.siliconvalley.um.dk
The Danish honorary consulates in the United States will not be able to accept passport applications after January 1, 2012.
What are my options up until January 1, 2012?
Until December 31, 2011, you may renew your passport as described on the embassy’s website: Application for Passport. The new passports will be valid for 2, 5 or 10 years – as they are currently.
What can be handled by the consulates from January 1, 2012?
After January 1, 2012 the embassy and the honorary consulates can still extend the validity of passports and issue emergency passports.
A condition for extension of an expired passport is that it expired no longer than two years ago. A passport can only be extended once and for a maximum of 12 months. We recommend that you make sure that the authorities of the country or countries you plan to travel to recognizes extended passports. Please note that it is not possible to travel without a visa to the USA on an extended passport.
An emergency passport is issued with validity limited to the period required for the duration of the journey and rules of the countries to be travelled through, and for a maximum of 12 months. An emergency passport must be rendered to the Police or to a Danish mission abroad after use. Travelling with an emergency passport may cause problems with other countries’ border controls. Therefore we recommend that you make sure that the authorities of the country or countries you plan to travel to recognize emergency passports. Please note that you cannot return to the United States on an emergency passport.
Can I get a new passport during my holiday in Denmark?
Yes. It is already possible – and cheaper – to get a passport with a municipality (kommune) in Denmark. All Danish citizens can apply for a passport at the Civil Service Center (Borgerservicecenter) in any municipality. It is not necessary for you to reside in or in other way be attached to the municipality. You can find addresses of Civil Service Centres at www.kommune.dk. You may wish to call beforehand for information on opening hours, booking of appointment etc. and inform them that you reside abroad.
Can my child be included in my passport?
No. Since October 1, 2004 children, also newly borns and children without names, must have their own passport. A consulate may issue a temporary (emergency) passport if necessary. See above on emergency passports.
Must children also give their fingerprints?
No. Fingerprints are not collected from children below 12 years of age, but they still have to appear in person in order to apply for a passport. From January 1, 2012, applications for passports for children can only be handed in at the locations listed above.
How do I collect my new passport?
You may have your passport sent to you by FedEx. But first you must send in your old passport for cancellation.
Update January 28, 2010
Louis Poulsen / Targetti
Our next Insight Company Presentation is scheduled for
March 19 at 10.00am with Louis Poulsen / Targetti.
The presentation will be conducted by Lars Christiansen,
Regional Sales Manager.
Admission: $10 for members
and $25 for non-members.
Lunch and beverages will be served.
See the invitation here
Update January 26, 2010
Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce / Midwest
Board and General Planning Meeting
Welcome everyone to the first FACC meeting of the New Year! We will
start planning 2010 activities (complete Agenda will follow soon).
Complimentary pizza, wine and refreshments will be served, to celebrate
the fact that we ended the year with our first-ever Independence Day Party
that generated a profit instead of a loss!
Date: Thursday 28 January 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: 1639 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago (hosted by Katarina Andersson
and Olli Goos)
Both Metra and CTA have stops nearby (Blue Line at Damen, North Ave
bus, Armitage bus). Street parking is somewhat limited, but Katarina has
free parking permits for those who need them. If you have any questions,
call her at 815-341-5079.
RSVP: to Onni at facc.midwest@gmail.com. You may RSVP up to the
afternoon of the event.
Update January 26, 2010
International Volunteer Network of Chicago
Please join us for the kickoff event of the International
Volunteer Network of Chicago (www.ivnc.org). The focus
of IVNC is to involve and inform business professionals
and Chicago's diplomatic corps on community service
and volunteerism opportunities by hosting unique
networking events that feature select charitable organizations.
Wednesday February 3, 5.30-7.30pm
See more details here
Update January 26, 2010
Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Chicago
Julie Nordan
NACC Correspondening Secretary
1.630.336.1974
Julie_NACC@ameritech.net
Update January 19, 2010
New Interesting Webpage: Transdanish
Transdanish is a free website which hosts and makes translated
versions of common and freely online-accessible danish media.
The goal of the project is to create a cultural nexus between danish
and english american culture, by slowly but steadily adding more
media content. That means it's all about cultural accessability. The
maxim of the project is "An electric can opener to danish culture".
The agenda of the website is: "We break down the cultural Iron
Curtain of danish culture by adding english subtitles to popular media."
Take a look at it: www.transdanish.com
Update January 14, 2010
Save the Date
In honor of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe’s 70th birthday on April 16, 2010,
the Midwest Danish American Chamber of Commerce
invites you to a festive gala dinner
May 1, 2010 at Park Ridge Country Club.
You can see more here.
Detailed invitation will be sent out before long!
Update January 14, 2010
Insight event with Targetti Poulsen on March 12, has been canceled.
New date will be announced soon!
Update December 18, 2009
The German American Chamber of Commerce
in conjunction with the Representative of German Industry and Trade,
Washington D.C. present the Annual Economic Forum on January 28, 2010.
Please see details in the invitation.
MWDACC Chamber members can attend the event at the
German-American Chamber member rate.
Update December 15, 2009
Save the date...
... for our upcoming events in 2010.
So far, save the date for the following events:
- After Hours Network Mixer, January 21, 2010
- Insight Event with Targetti Poulsen, by Lars Christiansen, March 12, 2010
- Gala Dinner in honor of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II 70th Birthday. May 1, 2010
Update December 14, 2010
These days people from around the world visit Copenhagen to attend the
United Nations Climate Change Conference.
The conference takes place from December 7‐18 and among other
prominent guests, President Obama will visit the conference on December 17.
The intention with the conference is to sign a climate agreement for the
period from 2012. You can follow all the politicians, researches and
demonstrators in the Danish Newsmedia and on the COP15 webpage:
• COP15: http://en.cop15.dk/frontpage
• The Danish newspaper Politiken in English: http://politiken.dk/newsinenglish/
Facts about the conference:
• COP stands for Conference of the Parties
• 193 countries will take part
• The goals of the climate change convention are to stabilise the amount ofgreenhouse gases in the atmosphere
(See more: http://en.cop15.dk/frontpage/faq)
Update December 8, 2009
IFC films presents I'll Come Running
Iʼll Come Running, 2009, dir. Spencer Parsons, 112 minutes,
HD, Color, Unrated.
A casual one-night stand turns into something else entirely for a young
Danish man backpacking through the U.S. and the American woman
he meets in Austin. Starring Independent Spirit Award nominee, Melonie
Diaz (Be Kind Rewind, Nothing Like the Holidays).
You can see more about the film here
Update December 1, 2009
North Park Annual Sankta Lucia Pageant & Buffet
December 5, 2009
4:00 pm - Anderson Chapel
Featuring the North Park University Lucia choir, star boys, and the 2009 Lucia Queen. Tickets may be purchased at the door for the pageant.
Lucia Pageant: $2
The pageant will be followed by a reception in Hamming Hall. Swedish treats will be served.
Reception admission: $15
Children under 12: $10
Tickets for the reception must be purchased in advance.
For tickets or more information, please contact Solveig B. Sandal in the Center for Scandinavian Studies by ssandal@northpark.edu or at (773) 244-5592.
This event is sponsored by the Center for Scandinavian Studies, North Park University.
Update December 1, 2009
FACC-Midwest Independence Day and Glögg Party
To be celebrated Saturday December 5.
See the invitation here
Update November 19, 2009
Don't forget to sign up for our Insight and Christmas get-together on December 11.
You can see the invitation here
Update November 4, 2009
Danish Christmas Service
(DANSK JULEGUDSTJENESTE)
Everyone is welcome to join the Danish and Danish-American community
in Chicago for the Sixteenth Annual Danish Christmas Service (DANSK JULEGUDSTJENESTE) on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2009 at 2:30 P.M.
at Atonement Lutheran Church, 6740 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL
(located on the corner of North Avenue and Oak Park Avenue).
Pastor Andres Albertsen from Den Danske Kirke, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
who is on a six-month sabbatical in Chicago, will give the sermon.
Come join Pastor Karen Knutson from St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Blue
Island, IL for this special holiday service and hear the excellent Bjornson
Male Chorus directed by Ed Kramer.
Fellowship and delicious refreshments provided by The Danish Sisterhood
will follow the Christmas service in the church basement.
For more information, please contact
Hanne Beube at mormorhanne@msn.com or
Linda Steffensen at The Danish Pioneer Newspaper at 847-882-2552, dpioneer@aol.com.
Glaedelig Jul og Godt Nytaar!
Update October 29, 2009
Insight event with LINAK
MWDACC invites you to our next Insight Event with LINAK,
December 11, 2009, 10.00am-4.00pm followed by a Danish Christmas
get-together.
The Insight series will offer you an exclusive inside look at selected
companies in the Midwest, and an opportunity to learn more about
their profile, operations, strategic challenges and the people behind it all.
In other words: Get insight from the insiders!
LINAK will be our December Insight and the company presentation
will be followed by a Danish Christmas get-together.
The LINAK presentation will be given by:
Torben Zerland & Søren Stig-Nielsen.
LINAK is today the world leader in "designing and manafacturing
electric linear actuator systems".
The presentation is free to members of MWDACC.
Non-members are welcome to attend but will be charged $25.
Note: Space is limited and preference will be given to members on a f
irst come, first served basis.
Our Christmas get-together will start at 1.00pm and Danish treats
will be served.
Charge $7.
If you have any questions contact: mwdacc@mwdacc.com
Update October 22, 2009
Women Around the World
In October 2009, Oprah traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark's charming
capital city, to support Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics. Well,
Chicago didn't get picked, but that didn't stop Oprah from enjoying
her first visit to the country that's considered one of the happiest
places on earth.
For the past 30 years, scientific researchers and survey results
have all reached the same conclusion—Danes are consistently
happier than the rest of the world. On the "world map of happiness"
—a map created by a social psychologist in England—Switzerland,
Austria and Iceland rank just below Denmark on the happiness scale.
Canada comes in at number 10, while the United States is a distant 23rd.
So what makes the Danes so happy? Oprah met up with Nanna
Norup, a resident of Copenhagen, to find out. As they walk down the
cobblestone streets, Nanna explains some of the differences between
Denmark and America.
For instance, in Copenhagen, people are very environmentally conscious.
A third of the population rides bikes around the city, many with grocery
bags or small children in tow.
Homelessness, poverty and unemployment are also extremely rare in
this nation of 5.5 million people. If you lose your job, Nanna says the
government continues to pay up to 90 percent of your salary for four
years. And not to worry…healthcare is free for everyone.
See more here
Update October 5, 2009
Choir of Young Believers from Denmark will
visit Schubas, Chicago
When listening to Denmark’s Choir of Young Believers, it’s hard not
to imagine an army of white-clad singers with arms outstretched,
their voices raised in holy polyphony—in fact, the Danish group is
the brainchild of one 26-year-old Jannis Noya Makrigiannis. For years,
Jannis moved in the underground circles of the Copenhagen indie scene.
After the breakup of his old band in 2006, he moved to the Greek island
of Samos and began developing his own solo material. Jannis returned
to Copenhagen and, gathering musicians and friends around him, formed
Choir of Young Believers, an orchestral-pop project marked by magisterial
melodies, dark lyrical concerns, and a healthy dose of cathedral-grade
reverb. The songs on Choir of Young Believers’ debut album This Is for
the White in Your Eyes mix modest folk arrangements with ambitious,
grandiose indie pop, cooled with a stoic Nordic distance and glowing
with an inner light. Musical nods to Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys,
Pixies, and Hank Williams abound, but Jannis and his Choir Of Young
Believers have forged their own neck-tinglingly singular sound.
Schubas, October 26, 8.00pm. Tickets $8.
World Cup 2010 Qualifiers
Do you want to follow the Danish National Team in soccer?
Saturday October 10 at 1.00pm The Globe Pub, 1934 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago.
Denmark - Sweden.
You can see more here
Saturday October 10 at 4.00pm FADO Irish Pub, 100 W Grand
Avenue, Chicago shows the match Denmark - Sweden.
Update October 2, 2009
ANTICHRIST
Director: Lars von Trier • DENMARK/GERMANY
Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg star in this dark, highly
erotic psychological horror story from the controversial writer/director
of Dogville, Dancer in the Dark, and Breaking the Waves. A grieving
couple retreats to an isolated cabin in the woods to repair their
broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course,
and things go from bad to worse… Gainsbourg was named best
actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her astounding performance.
For mature audiences. 109 min.
MON 10/12 • 7:00 PM • EFANT1
GALA PRESENTATION: ACTOR WILLEM DAFOE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND
Please click here for location and details
Update September 29, 2009
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Danish films playing!
The 26th annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF),
taking place October 22-November 1, 2009, is the largest festival of
films for children in North America and features over 200 animated and
live action films from 40 countries.
Programming the best children’s media for over 30 years, the Festival
welcomes over 25,000 Chicago area children, adults, and educators to
the screenings, and over 130 filmmakers, media professionals & celebrities
attend the Festival to lead interactive workshops with kids. The CICFF is
also the ONLY children’s film festival qualified as an Academy Qualifying
Festival!
Among other Danish films you can see:
Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms
The Royal Racket: "The Beckoning Moon"
The Dream Creatures
See more about the festival here and read more about the films here
Celebrating Dag Hammarskjöld's Life and Legacy
The Center for Scandinavian Studies will celebrate Dag Hammarskjöld's
life and legacy with a video and photography exhibit at Brandel Library
from October 23 to November 13, 2009.
Please join us for the opening reception the day before UN day,
October 23, 2009 at 4:00 pm on the 1st floor of Brandel Library.
The opening of the exhibit will feature a lecture "The Motivation of a
Life of Significance" by Charles Peterson, Dean of the College and
Executive Director for the Center for Scandinavian Studies, North Park
University. Coffee and tea will be served.
As an interactive element to the exhibit, visitors are encouraged to write
in "the visitor reflection book" on conflict resolution in the 21st century
and how it relates to the thoughts of Dag Hammarskjöld. Such reflections
find a natural connection to the Campus Theme "What is justice".
Dag Hammarskjöld, also known as "Sweden's J.F.K", was Secretary
General of the United Nations 1953-1961, and one of the most admired
and respected international leaders of the 20th century. He was a prominent
person when it came to conflict resolution and received the Nobel Peace
Prize posthumously.
Please contact Solveig Sandal ssandal@northpark.edu or at
(773) 244-5592 if you would like to attend the reception on
October 23 or if you have any questions.
North Park University, 3225 W Foster Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625
9th Annual Vasa Park Fish Boil & Harvest Fest
Sat., October 17, 2009
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Presented by Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP
Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin, IL
(7 Miles South of I-90 Northwest Tollway & 5 Miles North of IL Rt.
64 North Ave.)
The "Boil" will take place at 2 p.m. serving immediately following.
HOT DOGS ALSO AVAILABLE
Come join in the fun of this last public event of the season to visit with “old”
friends and make some new ones along the way!
All the “Fixens” plus coffee and dessert are included for donations of:
$15 per adult
$5 per child (12 and under)
Reservations, please, no later than Thursday Oct. 4, 2007
by calling 847-695-6720 or write to: vasaparkil@yahoo.com.
Website: http://www.vasaparkil.com/
Update September 24, 2009
The Annual Fall Festival at The Danish Home
The Annual Fall Festival will be held at The Danish Home,
Sunday November 1, 2009
The festival begins at 11:30am with a home cooked frikadeller dinner
served at 12:00pm and again at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Update September 22, 2009
Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home's
Fall High Tea
Annual Membership Meeting
(For Auxiliary Members Only)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
2:00 p.m. Greetings, Election & Presentations
2:15 p.m. High Tea Service & Fellowship
The Danish Home, 5656 N. Newcastle Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60631
Cost: $20.00 per person
Phone Bebsie Jensen for Reservations
By October 2nd at 708-383-9571
If you know someone who might like to join
the Women’s Auxiliary (annual dues are only $25), please contact
President Carol Vashinko at 708-784-1309 or Membership Secretary
Louise Bruynseels for an application at 708-488-1379
You can see the invitation here
Update September 18, 2009
Beer tasting at Goose Island
Beer Tasting at Goose Island, Clybourn Brewpub, 1800 North Clybourn,
Chicago, IL 60614.
Saturday October 24th at 4:00pm.
Members: $22.00
Non-members: $27.00
The cost include guided tour at the brewery followed by tasting of 6
signature beers, Q&A + snacks.
Sign up by sending an e-mail to mwdacc@gklchicago.com
Please note check payment must be send to MWDACC prior to the event.
You can see the invitation here
Update September 15, 2009
Olympic Congress elects the 2016
Games Host in Copenhagen on October 2nd.
Chicago is one of the candidate cities and MWDACC would
like you to come and cheer with us for Chicago!
A “viewing party” will be going on at Daley Plaza in Chicago this day.
Meet us at “Cloud Gate” (the bean) in Millennium Park at 10.30am
and we will follow the decision together.
Please write an e-mail to mwdacc@gklchicago.com and let us know if you plan to attend the election.
Remember the Tina Dico concert this day also (see below for details)
Jazz, folk & classical music performed by Sibelius Academy in Helsinki
Students from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland will perform a program of jazz, folk & classical music.Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 815 South Washington St, Naperville, Illinois
How much: Tickets $10/$5
Update September 10, 2009
Danish Artist visiting Chicago
If I Can Do It - You Can Do It Too
The West Chicago City Museum, in collaboration with People Made
Visible, Inc., welcome the third artist-in-residence, Berit Nørgaard, as part
of their continuing international artist-in-residency program. Nørgaard’s project
IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO, is an interactive community project
bringing people together to learn and teach tasks, skill, and talents. Based
out of the City Museum, at 132 Main Street, West Chicago, community
members of all ages are invited to take part in this exciting venture by
submitting a wish to learn something new or offering to teach a skill.
No wish is too small, crazy, or ambitious. Nørgaard will work to match
local people willing to share their talents by organizing teaching sessions.
Through interacting with others in the community, one can find a manageable
solution to a daily trouble, or be inspired to act out a dream after listening to
the experiences of another.
It only takes finding a helpful soul willing to share their knowledge.
The project IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO, offers an “old school”
method to sharing knowledge that is free and readily accessible to all.
Please write a short statement on what you would like to learn and why
and include your name, age, phone number and email address. You can submit your wish to you-can-too@hotmail.com or stop by the
City Museum, 132 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185
Nørgaard will also be available at the City Museum on Wednesdays from
10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
starting Wednesday, September 9 through Saturday, September 26, 2009.
You can see more about the Danish artist Berit Nørgaard here
Update September 8, 2009
Danish singer-songwriter Tina Dico in Chicago
October 2nd 7:00 pm 2009 at Schubas Tavern (to buy tickets, see directions etc.
visit the website).
Come and listen to this great danish singer and meet other members and friends of
MWDACC. We will meet at 6:00pm!
Singer-Songwriter Tina Dickow hails from Aarhus. Having decided to plot
the 'indie route' in her native Denmark, Tina released her first album 'Fuel'
in 2001 to critical acclaim. Not happy to rest on her laurels, Tina's wanderlust
took her to London where she embarked on two years of musical isolation and discovery. Along the way, she was invited to feature on Zero 7's second
album 'When It Falls'. Featuring on two tracks, Tina went on to tour the
world with the band. You can see more about Tina Dicow here
Update August 27, 2009
Flame & Citron: Now playing in Music
Box Chicago!
A film by Ole Christian Madsen
Starring Thure Lindhardt, Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Stengade,
Peter Mygind
In this thriller set in World War II-era Copenhagen, two men
put everything on the line in their fight against the Nazis.
Bent Faurschou-Hviid, aka Flame, is young and idealistic,
while Jørgen Haagen Schmith, aka Citron, is concerned about
his family as his role in the resistance grows more prominent.
As they get closer to attacking the head of the Gestapo, the
men realize that they can only trust each other. Directed by
Ole Christian Madsen, this Danish hit is based on true events.
You can see more here
Update August 25, 2009
SACC Chicago's annual crayfish party
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 6.30pm.
Sheridan Shore Yacht Club, 20 Harbor Drive, Wilmette 60091.
An unforgettable evening with the oppurtunity to celebrate a traditional
Swedish crayfish party and meet fellow SACC members and friends.
See the invitation here
Sign up with the reply card
Members of The Danish American Chamber of Commerce can attend
for $75!
For more info, please contace the office at (312) 863 8592
or sacc@sacc-chicago.org
Danish American Athletic Club & Friends are having our
9th Annual Golf Outing
Thursday, September 24th, 12:00 PM
Stonewall Orchard Golf Course, Grayslake, Illinois
Rte 60, west of Rte 83, south of Rte 120 (847-546-9650)
The price is $90 per player and includes 18 holes with cart, (2) beverage and (1) sandwich on the course or lunch in the Clubhouse.
Two-Person Scramble Format – tee times begin at 1:00 PM sharp!
**If weather prohibits the outing, rain checks will be issued**
Practice Range (balls included) will be open before tee times.
Dinner (not included) is available in the Clubhouse.
Come out and have a terrific time at a beautiful golf course.
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:
Longest Drive - Closest to the Pin - Longest Putt – Lowest scoring teams.
Visit with some old friends – meet some new ones!
Entries with payment must be received by September 19th.
(Sorry, no refunds after September 22nd)
Hole Sponsorships Welcome!
$100 per hole.
You can see contact information and more about the event here
Update August 11, 2009
Celebration of a Great Dane
Victor Borge Symposium and Exhibit
Victor Borge, born Borge Rosenbaum, was a great entertainer, a humorist and world-class pianist. He was known as the Great Dane and the Clown Prince of Denmark.
In honor of his 100th birthday, the Center for Scandinavian Studies at North Park University and the Danish Heritage Museum will feature an exhibit highlighting
Borge's life, along with a symposium where his daughter, Janet Crowle, will offer
insight into her father's person and career.
Exhibit: October 7-20, The Carlson Tower Art Gallery
Symposium: October 9 at 7:00 pm, Anderson Chapel (Coffee and Danish cakes will
be served)
Cover charge for the symposium is $5. Children younger than 12 are free. For more information, contact Solveig B. Sandal at (773) 244-5592 or mail: ssandal@northpark.edu
Update August 6, 2009
Do you want to learn a Scandinavian language?
- Join one of the non-credit language classes at the Center for Scandinavian Studies, North Park University.
These popular courses (non-credit) are primarily conversational language classes
for adults who are motivated to learn the language for professional or personal
reasons. Younger students are also invited to attend. In 2009 we offer courses in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian.
A beginning and advanced course is available in each language, and individual
courses are one semester long. Learning an additional language at North Park
University is convenient and affordable.
Courses cost $200, plus materials (where applicable), and meet for 12 weeks (once a week) - beginning September 15.
You can see more here
If you have any questions, please contact Solveig B. Sandal, Project Manager
at the Center for Scandinavian Studies at (773) 244-5592
or ssandal@northpark.edu
Update August 4, 2009
30th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival - Sunday, September 13, 2009
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Jack Grandin (630-852-0598).
Scandinavian Day Celebrates Three Decades of Fun, Family & Festivities at
Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL, (7 Miles South of I-90 Northwest Tollway & 5 Miles
North of IL Rt. 64 North Ave.).
Enjoy a late summer day with traditional food, crafts, games, gifts &
entertainment celebrating the five Nordic heritage and cultures of Denmark,
Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
For information, please call the Scandinavian Park Hotline 847-695-6720 or
Update July 21, 2009
Autumn Golf Classic
WHO:
EVERYONE! While this is stroke play, we use the Peoria scoring system which can give players of all levels an equal opportunity. We welcome anyone who has an interest in the FACC and golf.
It is a goal to bring new golfers to this event every year, and all levels are invited. Non-golfers are welcome to join for lunch at 1:30pm.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Lemont, IL
Flights go off between 7:30-8:30am on Course Three. If we have more than 36 golfers, flights will carry over to Course One.
We would appreciate early sign-up /RSVP to Henna Koivisto (koivihe@yahoo.com or 773-698-8729) by July 12th (THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS, please - names can come later) so we can book the appropriate number of tee times.
Update July 21, 2009
THIRD ANNUAL NACC SUMMER PARTY
afternoon with your friends from NACC and bring your friends who might be interested
in joining NACC.
Cost: $35.00 per person
Update June 19, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to too few signups!
In case of any comments or questions concerning this, please contact mwdacc@gklchicago.com
Update June 17, 2009
Update June 11, 2009
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
For the fourth annual tradition, the Center for
Scandinavian Studies will host the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival featuring a variety of entertainment for all.
The program will include a traditional raising of the maypole, folk music, and
an open-air market. Our vendors will offer Swedish dishes and beverages.
Children will enjoy games, face painting, dancing, and flower braiding.
Bring your family, friends, and a picnic basket to join us in the celebration of midsummer.
Admissions all ages – $2
For more information please contact Maiken Sparshott by email at mjakobsson@northpark.edu or by phone at (773) 244-5592.For
Update June 10, 2009
Golf Outing at the Arboretum Club
Thanks to all who joined us and brought the perfect weather and the
perfect smile to the annual Scandinavian Midsummer golf outing on June 5th.
It was a great day at the golf course! 17 teams altogether.
The winning team 2009 was YPC-SACC
| Martin | Brunback |
| Oskar | Berg |
| Göran | Aronsson |
| Jeff | McKee |
With an unbeatable score of 57! Runner up Hjemmelaget from NACC with
| Erik | Ellevog |
| Daal | Braathen |
| Anders | Singdahlsen |
| Vetle | Torvik |
DACC 3rd place
| Nils | Mogensen |
| Frank | Hollesen |
| Jesper | Holm |
| Peter | Terkildesen |
Longest drive: Jesper Holm (DACC) & Oskar Berg (YPC-SACC)
Closest to the pin: Martin Brunnback (YPC-SACC) & Lars Christensen
(THE MIXX-DACC)
Congratulations to all of you!
A big THANK YOU to our sponsors who made this event possible!
IKEA
CEJN
FIFTH THIRD BANK
THORELLI & ASSOCIATESTHE
DANISH HOME OF CHICAGO
Hope to see you all at the next Golf outing 2010! If you have any
suggestions for next year’s golf course, please let us know!
Update May 26, 2009
Danish Soccer Team in Chicago
Denmark is represented at the annual soccer tournament,
Chicago World Cup!
One-Day World Cup in Chicago
This annual one-day World cup for amateur teams will take place at Rauner YMCA
on June 27th, and for the first time in its 4 years of existence, Denmark will go up against France, Germany, Spain and many other national teams.
Team Denmark consists of a mix of Danish and US soccer players from the
Chicago area. “This year we are just there to represent Denmark and have a
fun day with our families and friends. Our main goal of the tournament is to beat
the reigning European champions, Spain, and take revenge once and for all! I do
have to add that Sweden does not have a team in this year’s tournament.” Says
Captain of Team Denmark, Kristian Buur.
For more information about the tournament, visit http://www.chicagoworldcup.com/
Also, if you are interested in sponsoring team Denmark in the tournament, please contact Kristian Buur (kribuu@um.dk) for details.
So far the team has one sponsor, local legal advisor and MWDACC corporate
member, Soseman Law Firm. Soseman Law Firm has been generous in its
contribution, and will have the company logo on the front of the team shirts.
However, there is still plenty of space for additional logos on the shirts.
Team Denmark roster for World Cup in Chicago:
1 - Jeff “Høgh” Hobbs (GK)
2 - Jan ”Piechnik” Jensen
3 - Jeff ”Rieper” Mohr
4 - Martin “Vilfort” Herholdt
5 - Kristian “Tøfting” Buur (c)
6 - John ”Faxe” Stephens
7 - Pete “Heinze” Beeson
8 - Chris “Hemmingsen” Hobbs
9 - Eric “Povlsen” Young
10 - Peter “Maniche” Terkildsen
11 - Adam “Rommedahl” Hodge
Upcoming Chamber Soccer tournament
We are hoping this will spark an interest for the upcoming MWDACC soccer tournament, where we hopefully will have a chance to form a Danish team to
beat the Swedes.
Special offer for MWDACC members & friends,
Purchase discounted tickets to our June concerts at the Hemmens Theatre in Elgin. We are a professional symphony orchestra who performs over 70 concerts in Elgin and Schaumburg.
The concert, as noted above, includes Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Nielsen’s Symphony #4 and Finlandia by Jean Sibelius.
Our best seating availability would be on Friday evening, June 12 @ 8pm, but we also have performances Friday afternoon, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
For more info and pricing, please contact : Julie Griffin at http://www.elginsymphony.org/
Please mention “Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce” if you call into our box office, 847 888 4000.
Dale Smith Blues Band
JUNE 13, 2009 at 7 P.M.
O'Sullivan's Public House, 7244 W. Madison, Forest Park, IL 60130
Cover Charge: $10.00 - Cash Bar
For further info:
contact: Allan Harpelund 847-827-6565
Update May 20, 2009
Update May 19, 2009
Download the full invitation here
Minutes from MWDACC Statutory General Meeting
Download the full minutes from the General Meeting here.
Update April 23, 2009
To dowload the full invitation, click here
Update April 16, 2009
Update April 15, 2009
European Drinks Festival
Spring is almost here, it’s time to celebrate!
Don’t miss the European Drinks Festival 2009 in Hotel Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
on April 29, 2009 organized under the auspices of the Czech Presidency of the EU.
In the classy and stylish Sofitel environment you can meet old and new friends and enjoy various drinks from seventeen European countries accompanied by the
selection of finest national snacks served during the tasting session.
Both professionals and general public are welcome and please do not hesitate
to forward this information to your colleagues, partners and friends who might
like to join us on this occasion.
For more information please contact Barbara.lefevere@gmail.com or
tel. 312 861 1037, ext. 100.
Looking forward to seeing you at the European Drinks Festival 2009!
Dowload the full invitation here
Update April 14, 2009
Reserve the date for the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce’s and Midwest Danish American Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Outing
– this year with BBQ afterwards!
We hope you will once again support this initiative by signing up for the event. The golf outing will take place Friday June 5th 2009 at the Arboretum Club so put it in your calendar now and get your golf gear ready. The official invitation is on it’s way!
Do not forget to stop by our photo gallery and see all the fun pictures from our previous events incl. last years golf outing pictures!
Download the final invitation here.
Update April 1, 2009
The
MIDWEST DANISH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE has launched a series of company presentations called Insight.
The Insight series will offer you an exclusive inside look at selected companies in the Chicagoland area, and an opportunity to learn more about their profile, operations, strategic challenges and the people behind it all. In other words: Get insight from the insiders!
The Insight series initially focused on Danish companies in the Chicagoland area but has expanded to other companies of interest, including companies visiting
Chicagoland area from Denmark and other parts of the US.
The second Insight presentation is in place and will be hosted by:
Presentation by Cris Arens President & Jeff Davis VP of Business Development
Friday May 15, 10am - 1pm (incl. lunch)
Adress:
Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago 211 East Ontario Street, suite 1800 Chicago, Il 60611ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:
The presentation will give participants exclusive insight into cost savings using renewable technology, how to fund energy efficiency projects in Illinois, and
updates on sustainability initiatives in Chicagoland. The presentation will close
with a plenary discussion and a Q&A session.
ABOUT HARNETECH:
HarneTech LLC assists local communities in their efforts to lower energy costs
and reduce their carbon footprint by improving the efficiency of existing buildings
and implementing renewable energy solutions, e.g. solar products and energy
efficiency services.
HarneTech LLC was formed by technology and environmental entrepreneurs
who believe the time is right to implement renewable and alternative energy
technology on a massive scale in the U.S. and around the world.
The core focus is on providing products and services that will enable building
owners to harness existing technology to improve the efficiency and value of their building.
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The presentation is free to members of MWDACC. Non-members are welcome
to attend but will be charged $25.
Note: Space is limited and preference will be given to members on a first come, first served basis.
RSVP: Monday, May 11th, to Kathrine M. Rasmussen: mwdacc@gklchicago.com
Please feel free to contact us, if your company would be interested in hosting one of the presentations, and we would be happy to make it happen.
As we are aiming to expand the concept over time, non-Danish companies are encouraged to volunteer to host the InSight presentations as well.
We are looking forward to being in contact with you!
Click here to download the invitation in pdf.
Update March 30, 2009
MWDACC invites you to:
Download the invitation here
The Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home
Cordially invites you and your friends to attend its Fifty-First Annual Benefit Spring Luncheon Saturday, April 4, 2009 11:00 a.m.
Entertainment: Elvis Impersonator
Please contact Shirley Andersen – 773-775-4189 for more information
Update March 11, 2009
MWDACC Annual General Meeting
Members and friends of the MWDACC are hereby noticed of the MWDACC's Annual General Meeting to be held on
Tuesday, April 28th , 2009, 7:00 PM at
Fifth Third Bank
222 S. Riverside Plaza, 34th floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Your input matters and we need you to actively contribute to the MWDACC in order to keep strengthening the Danish-American community and network in the Midwest.
We hope you will consider participating in this important meeting and by that help us shape the present and the future of the MWDACC.
Download the official summons here.
Update March 3, 2009
12th Annual European Union Film Festival - with 2 Danish films!
All 27 EU nations are represented in this year's festival, which includes 59 feature films, all Chicago premieres.
The Gene Siskel Film Center welcomes you to join us at our 12th Annual European Union Film Festival, the largest showcase in North America for the cinema of the European Union (EU) nations.
The festival features the most provocative, evocative film entertainment Europe has to offer, including European blockbusters, edgy avant-garde, escapist comedies, thoughtful documentaries, films by acclaimed directors, and new discoveries. There will be filmmaker appearances throughout the festival.
For more information please refer to the enclosed schedules. Updates are available at our Web site http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/.
The festival opens Friday, March 6 and continues through Thursday, April 2.
We look forward to seeing you at the movies! If you have any questions please contact me at 312-846-2074 or kdurham@saic.edu for further assistance.Skovsoen, Danish Summer Camp
Hosted by Concordia Language Villages
