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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.
February 8, 2025 - February Luncheon -Ladies Day
The February luncheon has traditionally been Ladies Day where the ladies of our lives are invited. In fact, we open the luncheon to anyone who is interested to come, and in addition have made a special welcome and invitation to the NorCham Chicago members and community to join as one of their monthly events.
We are pleased to have at our podium this month Mr. Christian Overland, who is the Ruth and Hartley Barker Director & CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society, which is considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions. His talk is titled 'Building a History Attraction for American Immigration Stories'. Christian spearheads the Society's mission to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories. Under his leadership, the Society has energized public support for a world-class history center that is set to open in 2027 and currently in the design phase following recent approval from the Wisconsin State Building Commission.
Before joining the Wisconsin Historical Society in 2018, Christian was the Executive Vice President and Chief Historian at The Henry Ford, an internationally recognized history destination in Dearborn, Michigan. He also served as the chairperson on the board of directors for the museum's high school, Henry Ford Academy.
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January 11, 2025 - January Luncheon -Sweater Day
The January Luncheon was with pastor Tim Johnson from Minnekirken presenting. Pastor Johnson hails from the state of Washington, currently at North Park Theological Seminary.
December 14, 2024 - December Luncheon -Christmas Celebration
Please join us the December Luncheon for our annual Christmas celebration. This year the program was assigned to Tom Maxson and he volunteered his wife Lynn to lead our Christmas Caroling. We had expected to be without an accompanist, but Dr. Marshall Petersen acquired Ms. Christy Verity who is the associate organist at Trinity Church.
ALL are invited to call in a reservation and join us. The meal remains at $35 and there is a non fish option available. Members, friends, spouses, and children are all invited to enjoy this meal and sing along this month.
November 9, 2024 - November Luncheon -The Hjemkomst by Tom Asp
The November Luncheon was 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.
A short video about the Hjemkomst Viking ship.
October 12, 2024 - October Luncheon -Roros
Please 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 Reboot
Regroup 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 Park
The 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 2025
The reservation line is
(847)886-4841 .
Leave a message
with reservations noting name, member number and number of reservataions.
Alternately, send an email to
reservations @torskeklub.com
See some photos in our picture book.
Special Items
-
Don Hoganson is honored with Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in 2009
- Alfred Newgard's Pea Soup (erttesuppe) Recipe
- The Three Kings - by Rob Alsaker - Submitted in the May 2007 newsletter, this is an article
about Robert and Evy Alsaker's adventure in Norway searching for the origins of a
photo of the three kings of Scandinavia Countries and ending up viewing the
compass that Roald Amundsen took to the South Pole.
- Check out the photo album for some of the pictures from May 2007 events and
the NACC trip to Tromso in July.
- Photos of Rob and Evy Alsaker as they attended the Brooklyn NY Syttende Mai
Parade in 2008
- Chicago Norske Klub Book
- History of the Norske Klub, where the Torske Klub was founded and hosted until the 1980s. Good memories of the artifacts and people provided by Robert Alsaker.
- Chicago Norske Klub 40th Anniversary
- 40th anniversary book, provided by Robert Alsaker.
- Recollections of Chicago Torske Klub, by Dr. Ray Newgard on the 62nd Anniversary
Future Events 2024-2025 Season
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.
- February 8, 2025 - Luncheon -Ladies Day - All are invited - Christian Overland from Wis.Historical Society
- March 8, 2025 - Luncheon - Father/daughter/son day -with Normennenes Singers
- April 12, 2025 - Luncheon - Andrew Schneider updating the work and rebuilding of Logan Square history
- May 10, 2025 - Luncheon - Torske Klub 65th Anniversary -CHarles Petersen on The Sami
- May 18, 2025 - Norwegian Constitution Day Parade in Park Ridge - Join us to march.
- June, July and August we fish, golf and enjoy the summer.
| Note to all Torske Klub Members:
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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