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DUTCH CANADIAN BUSINESS CLUB - Calgary, AB, Canada
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Archive Events 2004 - 2005
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Annual General Meeting August 18 2004 |
| Take Notice that the Annual General Meeting of the DCBC will be held for members in good standing. If you are unable to attend, please complete and sign the Form of Proxy (attached to the mailed newsletter) and send it to the Secretary at Site 12, RR#6, Box 49, T2M 4L5, Calgary. If there are any items you wish to discuss at the Annual Meeting, please forward the subject to secretary@dcbc.ca or the address above. |
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Agenda: |
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and verification of Proxies
3. Proof of Notification of Meeting
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Nominations and election of the Board
7. Policies and Procedures
8. New business
9. Adjournment of Meeting |
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When:
Where: |
Wednesday August 18, 2004, 7:30 PM
Dutch Canadian Club, 3rd floor, 7930 Bowness Road NW |
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Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca. |
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HAWC Luncheon |
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We have invited guest speaker Sergeant Mike Ter Kuile to give us an in depth presentation on the HAWC1 and the Air Services Unit of the Calgary Police Service. No doubt are we all aware of the presence of the helicopter over our city, involved in a variety of activities to enhance safety and well being of the public. This is a unique opportunity to get information on this branch of the Calgary Police Service. For those who would like to read up on the history of the HAWC1, the following website www.calgarypolice.ca/inside/hawc.html provides information on HAWC 1 and the Air Services Unit. |
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| When: |
September 17, 2004, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary |
| Cost: |
$ 25.00 |
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Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 208-6881 |
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Luncheon with guest speaker Peter Paauw
[Event Postponed] |
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A presentation by Peter Paauw Investment Manager, responsible for raising capital with Unity Investments Inc. controlled by Unity Builders Group, a real estate management company formed in 1998 that oversees a number of homebuilder companies with annual construction volume of approximately $250 million (over 1,000 houses annually). During the presentation Peter will focus on the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Development Project. This promises to be an interesting lunch meeting, please register on time. |
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October 15, 2004, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary |
| Cost: |
$ 25.00 |
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Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 208-6881 |
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Walcheren Ceremony |
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This year the Walcheren ceremony will have a special significance. This will be the 60th anniversary of the commemoration. Reception at 1:00 pm. At 2:00 pm the ceremony will commence. We hope to see you all there. |
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Saturday October 30, 2004 |
| Location: |
Mewata Armoury, 801-11 street S.W. |
| Cost: |
None |
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No registration necessary |
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Railway Presentation |
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We have invited one of our DCBC members as a guest speaker to talk about the operation of railways. Eric Wicherts is a railway enthusiast, and member of the American Association of Railroad Superintendents. He has also published a book about the Surinam Railway. A short introduction about the types of railways is followed by what railways do and a small business section. Next we take a virtual trip in a locomotive cab. A small display of items will be made as well. This will be an interesting event. |
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| When: |
Friday November 19, 2004, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Danish Canadian Club,
727 11th Avenue SW, Calgary |
| Cost: |
$ 25.00 p.p. |
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Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 208-6881 |
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DCBC Christmas Dinner - Dance |
Invitation
Program
Dinner Menu
Directions
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All members are cordially invited to the Christmas Dinner Dance. This year the event will be held at the beautiful Valley Ridge Golf and Country Club. We have live music entertainment from the Hal Redekop music ensemble. Hal Redekop will entertain us with his great variety of music. An invitation together with evening program, dinner menu and directions to the function have been mailed to all members. In addition, this information is also available direct from the website by following the colored links. We look forward to receive your early registration, and see you all at the party. |
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When: |
Saturday December 18, 2004
7:00 PM - 12:00 am |
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Location: |
Valley Ridge Golf and Country Club,
11618 Valley Ridge Park NW,
Calgary AB T3B 5L4 |
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Cost: |
Members $ 40.00 p.p |
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Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 208-6881 |
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New Years "Borrel" |
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Join us for a beverage and a "Bitterbal" to ring in the New Year with your fellow DCBC members. |
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Friday, January 7, 2005, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Danish Canadian Club, 727 - 11th Avenue SW, Calgary. |
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The DCBC will provide the first beverage and the "bitterballen" are sponsored by the DCBC. Cash bar follows. |
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No registration required |
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"An Oilman's Significant Memories and Adventures" |
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A presentation by George Milne. We have invited George Milne, one of our distinguished members to share his memories and adventures gathered over the many years he has worked overseas and in Canada. I had the privilege to read an address from him made in early 2003, and it is truly remarkable the wealth of experience and stories George has gathered over the years. We look forward to see George, and welcome him with a great attendance. Early registration is as usual appreciated. |
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February 11, 2005, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary |
| Cost: |
$ 25.00 |
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Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 208-6881 |
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ING World Championship Speed Skating Marathon |
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The Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary is proud to host the 2005 ING World Championship Speed Skating Marathon on February, 22 starting at 6:00 pm.
The top marathon skaters from Holland will be taking part in this prestigious event on the fastest ice in the world and then heading to Sylvan Lake for the Spitz Natural Ice Marathon. The Olympic Oval has partnered with ING Insurance to celebrate "Holland Day" during this event. Over 200 guests from Holland are expected to visit our city during the event and we would like to invite the Calgary Dutch Community to join us at the Olympic Oval for the excitement. This is a free event to attend and we ask everyone to wear orange to celebrate Holland Day! For more information, please contact: Jock Wilson Olympic Oval Marketing (403) 714-1967 or visit the Olympic Oval website http://www.oval.ucalgary.ca/Competitions.asp |
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| When: |
Tuesday, February 22 - 2005.
Event Starts at 6:00 pm. |
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Olympic Oval, Calgary AB |
| Registration: |
No registration required. |
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Spitz Sylvan Lake Ice Marathon |
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In association with Dutch Speed Skating Legend Evert van Benthem the Foothills Speedskating Marathon Association organizes this year's Spitz Sylvan Lake Ice Marathon. The event will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 24, 25 & 26 - 2005. Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada. For more information on this event, visit www.slimarathon.com
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| When: |
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 24, 25 & 26. |
| Location: |
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada |
| Registration: |
For registration to participate in the event, visit www.slimarathon.com |
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Special Dinner Presentation:
Title: Policy Developments in the EU and The Netherlands.
For this special presentation Irene Bakker has invited Mr. Wim Tacken the agricultural affairs attaché at the Dutch Embassy in Washington, D.C. Mr Tacken is attending the International Food Symposium in Calgary, and has made this time slot available to address the DCBC members.
For this event we have booked the McMurray Room, where a delicious dinner will be served. It is important to register for this event at your earliest convenience to make the required arrangements with the CPC.
This event is open to members and guests.
CPC Dress Code: Business Dress.
Payment by Cheque to be made in advance to the treasurer Peter van Roijen. |
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Friday March 11, 2005
Cocktails: 6:00 pm
Dinner - Presentation: 7:00 pm |
| Location: |
Calgary Petroleum Club
319 Fifth Avenue South West
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 0L5
www.calpeteclub.com
Phone: (403) 269-7981
Fax: (403) 262-1299 |
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Cost Members:
Non-Members: |
$ 40.00
$ 60.00 |
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Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 208-6881 | | | | |
