Archive Events 2002 - 2003

Annual General Meeting 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 655 Wilderness Drive S.E. Calgary, AB  T2J 1Z5. 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. 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 When: Where: Tuesday October 1, 7.30 P.M. #300, 7930 Bowness Road N.W. (above the library) Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 278-2347 Experience Exchange Are you open to learn about business from more experienced members of our club? We have formed a forum consisting of the following members: Henry Heuver - General Management and Commercial Marketing Paul Drager - International Trade Law and Government Relations Rin Verstraten - Business Law Dolf van Dorssen - International Sales and Marketing Mexico If you have questions about local or International business this is the place to ask them! You can submit your questions to pastpresident@dcbc.ca Join this experience exchange and learn from your fellow dcbc members! When: Wednesday October 16, 2002, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Location: Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary Cost: No charge Register before October 11 by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 278-2347 Walcheren Ceremony This year the Walcheren ceremony will have a special significance. About 100 "Thank you" medals will be presented by the Netherlands to Canadians who have participated in the liberation of Holland. At 1:30 pm the Dutch choir will sing, followed from 1:45 - 2 pm by the Regimental Pipes and Drums. At 2 pm the ceremony will commence. We hope to see you all there. When: Saturday October 26, 2002 Location: Mewata Armory, 801-11 street S.W. Cost: None No registration necessary Kyoto Luncheon For most people, Kyoto has been a source of confusion. At our November 6 luncheon at the Danish Club we have a speaker who will shed some light on this issue. Art Patterson is a retired geological engineer whose mission it is to debunk some of the myths concerning the greenhouse effect. This promises to be a very interesting discussion, be sure to be there. When: Wednesday, November 6, 2002, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary Cost: $ 18.00 p.p. Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 278-2347   Christmas Dinner At your request we will be back in the beautiful surroundings of the Earl Grey Golf Club. We have selected an exquisite dinner and a disk jockey will be there for your listening enjoyment. Dancing shoes are recommended, but not mandatory. We will make sure the sound levels will accommodate conversation. When: Friday November 22, 2002 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Location: Earl Grey Golf Club, Calgary Cost: $ 42.50 p.p. Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 278-2347

New Years "Borrel"
	Join us for a beverage and a "bitterbal" to ring in the new year with your fellow DCBC members.
	When:	Friday, January 3, 2003, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
	Location:	The Hop-in-Brew, 213 12th Avenue SW, Calgary
	Cost:	The DCBC will provide the first beverage and the "bitterballen" are sponsored by The Hop-in-Brew. Cash bar follows.
No registration required

Permanent Resident Card Luncheon
On December 31, 2003, the Permanent Resident Card will be a required document for permanent residents, including children, returning to Canada by any commercial transporter (plane, train, boat, bus or taxi).  We noticed that a lot of our members are not aware of this new document. Robert Ferguson of Citizenship and Immigration Canada will host this informative session.
When:	Wednesday January 22, 2003, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:	Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary
Cost:	$ 18.00 p.p.
Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 278-2347

Computer Clinic Part V
	Another night of computer awareness. Get your computer questions answered by Microsoft Certified Trainer Rene Sloos. Please email your questions in advance and Rene will create a program based on the submitted questions and there will be an introduction to digital photography and digital video editing.
	When:	Thursday February 6, 2003, 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
	Location:	Mount Royal College, City Centre Campus, 833 4th Avenue SW
	Cost:	$ 5.00
Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 256-4153

Evert van Benthem
Evert is a Dutch speed skating legend who won the "Elfsteden Tocht" (Eleven City Tour) in 1985 and 1986. This race of 200 KM is the most important Dutch speed skate event on natural ice held in the province of Friesland. Evert will talk about his accomplishments, being a celebrity in Holland, his emigration to Alberta in 2000 and about his efforts to popularize speed skating in Canada. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE IN DUTCH.		Click here for information on the Foothills Speed Skating Marathon Association
When:	Wednesday February 12, 2003, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:	Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary
Cost:	$ 10.00 p.p.
Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 256-4153

Business Fraud Prevention Luncheon
A representative of the Calgary Police Service will talk about business Fraud Prevention. What measures can you take as an entrepreneur  to avoid Fraud? What should you do when you encounter a suspicious transaction?
When:	Wednesday February 19, 2003, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:	Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary
Cost:	$ 18.00 p.p.
Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 256-4153

Calgary International Airport Excursion
	This time we will take a look behind the scenes of the Calgary International Airport. Last December the new Concourse D facility was opened, the largest single construction project since the air terminal opened in it's present location in 1977. Please join us to learn what it takes to run an airport in 2003.
	When:	Thursday March 13, 2003, 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
	Location:	Calgary International Airport
	Cost:	None, parking passes will be provided.
Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 256-4153

Indonesian Dinner
It's coming again! One of the highlights in our event schedule is the annual Indonesian dinner. Authentic Indonesian entertainment and food in part prepared by some of our members and for the other part by Restaurant Indonesia.
When:	Friday March 21, 2002, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location:	Wildwood Community Center, 411 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary
Cost:	Members $ 25.00, Guests $ 30.00
Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 256-4153

Network Luncheon (New Date!)
	This network luncheon will give all attendees the opportunity to present their business or organization. By providing other attendees with a better understanding of your business we can increase the opportunities that arise from networking.
	When:	Wednesday, April 23, 2003, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
	Location:	Danish Canadian Club, 727 11th Ave SW, Calgary
	Cost:	$ 18.00 p.p.
Register by sending an email to projects@dcbc.ca or call (403) 256-4153

 

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