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The Chicago Torske Klub
Search this Site Join us now on Facebook If you ever find yourself in Chicago the second Saturday of the month, and you have a craving for some Torsk, the solution may be a visit to the Chicago Torske Klub. - Stavanger Aftenblad - 26 May 2006 Welcome to the Chicago Torske Klub Web Site at torskeklub.org! It's good to be in Chicago on the second Saturday of the month. We will update this monthly for current events and dinner meeting news. April 13, 2024 - "For the Love of Cod"About 10 years ago we enjoyed the presentaion of author Eric Dregni as he talked about his book "In Cod We Trust". He is back in town and anxious to join us for our traditional dinner while he talks about his latest project: "For the Love of Cod-A Father and Sons Search for Norwegian Happiness"March 11, 2024 - "Father/Son/Daughter Day- Frank Lloyd Wright"On this day we invite sons, daughter, fathers and your friends to our luncheon. Tom Maxson has agreed to talk about his work with the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. He notes, "Frank Lloyd Wright is a huge contributor to Chicago architecture history. I have been a volunteer interpreter for the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. I am certified to give all the different tours the Trust offers. I plan to just talk a bit about his early years in Chicago and Oak Park...mentioning a few elements that set his building apart from other architects."February 10, 2024 - "Ladies Day-Sweater Day Garry Grube on Bee Keeping"On this day we invited members, spouses, friends, and basically anyone that wishes to come. Our speaker emerged from within; our Corresponding Secretary Garry Grube had some update in the bee community in Chicago. He spoke to us in 2014 as a new keeper following his original inspiration from Harry Patterson in 2009. It's an interesting topic. He agreed to present after we had to cancel January.Garry is currently the Chicago Director of the Illinois BeeKeepers Assoc. In his presentation, he referenced a number of videos that were not shown. Garry provided these for your leisure viewing: Trucking bees to California Almonds Dealing with the Varroa mite Researcher Doctor Samual Ramsey, who re-defined our understanding of the Varroa mite And for anyone willing to sit for 45 minutes and watch what is the next curse of the honeybee January 13, 2024 - "Canceled"We had to cancel after the Elk Club found no electric and could not prepare the food during the ice and snow storm of that weekend.December 9, 2023 - "Family Christmas Celebration"Luncheon followed by an afternoon of seasonal sing along and stories led by our Pastor David Langseth and family. All families and friends are invited.November 11, 2023 - "How is Norway Doing in Green Tech?"Luncheon followed by a presentation by Egil Juliussen, PhD. This presentation explored what Norway is doing to be a leader in green technologies. Recall that Egil did an excellent job presenting to us about self driving vehicles in 2015.
October 14, 2023 - Review of the Forest PreserveOur luncheon speaker was Carl Vogle, the Director of Communications for the Forest Preserves of Cook County, which protects nearly 70,000 acres of natural public land throughout Cook County and is one of the oldest and largest forest preserve districts in the United States.
September 9, 2023 - Torske Klub September RebootRegroup after a summer break to enjoy the torske. Our speaker was Matt Nygaard, the President of NorCham - Chicago Chapter.
September 10, 2023 - Scandinavian Day at Vasa ParkThe annual festival takes place on the 10th. The Chicago Torske Klub will have a table there. Join us. https://www.scandinaviandayil.com.We continue to watch the COVID-19 situation. We are obligated to follow state and local rules for separation and masking if needed, as well as any requirements of the Elk's Club on the day of the luncheon. We know that the elks are anxious to see us, and we understand that seating may be a little more spaced for them and us. We rely on your good judgement at the luncheon. Torske Klub Members - January 2020 The reservation line is
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Future events are our Saturday luncheons, every 2nd Saturday of every month that contains the letter "R", plus May. Watch our site or Facebook for schedule changes.
By resolution of the Board of Directors, the Torske Klub will provide a
single, free raffle ticket to all members who bring one or more guests to a
meeting, excluding father/son and ladies day.
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