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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. November 9, 2024 - October Luncheon -The Hjemkomst by Tom AspPlease join us the November Luncheon with Tom Asp presenting. Tom has a BS in electrical engineering from North Dakota State University and a MBA from the University of St Thomas. He is semi-retired and has 45 years of experience with electric utilities, specializing in automation and financial planning. Tom is a long term member of the Madison Torske Klubben (since 1983).Toms father Robert Asp had a dream; to build and sail a Viking ship to Norway. He had no experience in sailing or shipbuilding and was a Jr High School guidance counselor in Moorhead Minnesota - a landlocked community just west of Fargo North Dakota. Over a period of 8 years, Robert Asp cut and milled over 100 Oak tress, constructed the ship, and saw the ship launched in August of 1980. Robert Asp passed in Dec of 1980 from leukemia. After his passing, his son Tom lead the efforts planning the voyage to Norway. In 1982 a crew of twelve, included Tom, successfully made the voyage from Duluth Minnesota to its final destination of Oslo Norway. Tom will present how the Hjemkomst Viking ship went from a dream to its arrival in Oslo. See the entire story here. October 12, 2024 - October Luncheon -RorosPlease join us for our October luncheon when our Torskemaster for the day, Tom Maxon introduces long time member Bruce Carlson. Bruce has visited the copper mining town of Roros, Norway which is not on the standard tourist route. He has interesting history of this mining community that has transformed itself into an historic tourist destination.September 14, 2024 - Torske Klub September RebootRegroup after a summer break to enjoy the torske. We have opted not to get a speaker this month, but rather to pass the microphone. Bring a story or recollection to tell.September 8, 2025 - Scandinavian Day at Vasa ParkThe annual festival takes place on the 8th. The Chicago Torske Klub will have a table there. Join us or at least stop by. https://www.scandinaviandayil.com.We continue to watch the COVID-19 situation. Although our Vaxxes and the nature of it has decreased, 2024 has seen an increase again. 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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