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Den Danske Foren<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Heimdal<br />

Medlemsblad<br />

Newsletter for the <strong>Danish</strong> Association ‘Heimdal’ – Established 1872<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2009</strong>


THE DANISH ASSOCIATION “HEIMDAL” Inc.<br />

36 AUSTIN STREET NEWSTEAD QLD 4006<br />

PHONE: 07 3252 1125 www.danishclubbrisbane.org<br />

=========================================================<br />

Contributions<br />

All emails to the editor and other material to be<br />

published must be received by the 10 th of the month.<br />

We will endeavour to publish all material submitted but<br />

reserve the right to determ<strong>in</strong>e the suitability of the<br />

material to be published. Any material published does<br />

not necessarily reflect the op<strong>in</strong>ion of the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong> or<br />

the Editor.<br />

Webmaster : Aage Christoffersen<br />

18 Boardman Street<br />

Kallangur QLD 4503<br />

Phone: (07) 3204 5761<br />

Skype: lydatronic<br />

Email: aage@tpg.com.au<br />

From the Editor<br />

It must be<br />

Spr<strong>in</strong>gtime <strong>in</strong> the<br />

Northern<br />

hemisphere! Quite<br />

a few members<br />

have already left to<br />

visit friends and<br />

family <strong>in</strong> Denmark<br />

and will no doubt<br />

return with<br />

wonderful stories of<br />

fresh beech forests,<br />

smoked heer<strong>in</strong>gs, St<br />

Hans fires and long<br />

even<strong>in</strong>gs where the<br />

sun never seems to<br />

go down. It’s amaz<strong>in</strong>g how Denmark<br />

always feels like ‘home’, although you<br />

may have left many years ago. <strong>The</strong><br />

club plays an important role by provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a venue where we can meet up with<br />

other Danes and enjoy our traditions,<br />

whether it’s just speak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Danish</strong>, eat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

smørrebrød and snaps or enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Christmas bak<strong>in</strong>g. Make it a place<br />

where friends meet.<br />

Editor:<br />

Lone Schmidt<br />

Phone: 07 3359 2026<br />

Email: hoimark.schmidt@bigpond.com<br />

Photos by Alan Przybylak<br />

NEW MEMBERS IN MAY<br />

Welcome to<br />

Morten & Joanne Sørensen,<br />

Everton Hills<br />

Read about the membership drive <strong>in</strong><br />

the newsletter<br />

TIL LYKKE til alle klubbens<br />

fødselarer i juni<br />

Skriv eller r<strong>in</strong>g til redaktøren, hvis du kender<br />

nogen, der fejrer fødselsdag eller jubilæum<br />

eller sølvbryllup, guldbryllup, fødsel, dåb – vi<br />

vil vide det hele.


What’s on at the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

Café Danmark 22 May <strong>2009</strong><br />

from 6 pm<br />

Try our tasty homemade ‘smorrebrod’ or have a hot dog and get a dr<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong> the bar. <strong>The</strong><br />

bar is currently stocked with beer imported direct from Denmark <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Carlsberg<br />

brewed <strong>in</strong> Denmark, Carlsberg Elephant and Tuborg Sort Guld.<br />

Get your pastries from Britt’s <strong>Danish</strong> Delights and a variety of <strong>Danish</strong> and <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />

specialities from Flemm<strong>in</strong>g Jakobsen, the <strong>Danish</strong> butcher at Woolloongabba (you can<br />

order <strong>in</strong> advance).<br />

Legestue<br />

Every Friday<br />

from 10-12<br />

See details <strong>in</strong> the newsletter – a chance for your children to speak <strong>Danish</strong> with other<br />

children <strong>in</strong> their age group. And for parents to enjoy time together with other <strong>Danish</strong><br />

parents.<br />

Teddy Bear’s Birthday Party 13 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />

Bamses Fødselsdag<br />

2 – 5 pm<br />

It’s Teddy Bear’s Birthday – br<strong>in</strong>g your favourite bear, we’ll celebrate with hot chocolate<br />

or cold dr<strong>in</strong>ks and birthday cakes. Br<strong>in</strong>g your kids and their friends, details on page 5.<br />

Café Danmark 26 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />

from 6 pm<br />

Det store kolde Bord 11 July <strong>2009</strong><br />

from 6.30 pm<br />

Café Danmark 24 July <strong>2009</strong><br />

from 6 pm<br />

Folk Dancers 31 July <strong>2009</strong><br />

Special Event<br />

from 6 pm<br />

Annual General Meet<strong>in</strong>g 8 August <strong>2009</strong><br />

1 – 4 pm


Get to know the members: VIBEKE CATTS<br />

When did you arrive <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong><br />

In 1992 as a tourist, <strong>in</strong> 1993 to stay.<br />

Did you speak English when you arrived<br />

Yes<br />

Where do you come from <strong>in</strong> Denmark<br />

Agerbæk, a small town near Esbjerg <strong>in</strong> Jylland<br />

Why did you migrate to <strong>Australia</strong><br />

When I <strong>in</strong>itially came to <strong>Australia</strong> as a tourist I met my future husband <strong>in</strong> Sydney.<br />

As he had kids, a career and didn’t speak <strong>Danish</strong> it seemed a lot easier for me to<br />

move Down-Under than for him to move to Denmark.<br />

What do you miss from Denmark<br />

My family and Piratoser (Haribo salt licorice)<br />

Do you still have many <strong>Danish</strong> traditions <strong>in</strong> your home<br />

Not as many as I would like, but I hope we can get together a personalized ‘<strong>Danish</strong><br />

fest sang’ for my step-daughters upcom<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Do you see yourself as <strong>Danish</strong> or <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />

I am still a <strong>Danish</strong> citizen, though sometimes I do feel it would be nice to be able<br />

to vote <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n elections.<br />

What do you like most about <strong>Australia</strong><br />

My husband, the weather and gum trees – <strong>in</strong> that order.<br />

What don’t you like about <strong>Australia</strong><br />

It’s too far away from everywhere else, especially of course Danmark.<br />

What’s your favourite Internet site<br />

Wikipedia.<br />

Favourite author<br />

Bill Bryson is always good for a laugh, Peter Høeg for the more serious stuff, and<br />

Barry Humphries autobiographies for an <strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong>to middle-class <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />

Favourite band<br />

Rod Stewart – to take me back to a m<strong>in</strong>i-break <strong>in</strong> Tassie.<br />

Favourite spot <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong><br />

On the balcony of Café Sydney with a nice cool glass of white on a summers day.<br />

First Job<br />

Collect<strong>in</strong>g battery hen eggs at a local farm.<br />

Secret talent<br />

S<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Danish</strong> songs to my husband.


Teddy Bear’s Birthday Party<br />

Bamse har fødselsdag og det skal holdes i<br />

stor stil med boller, varm chokolade,<br />

sodavand og en rigtig dansk kagemand. Kom<br />

og vær med til en rigtig dansk<br />

børnefødselsdag. Tag d<strong>in</strong> bedste bamse med<br />

og vær med i sjove lege. Tag vennerne med.<br />

Come and participate <strong>in</strong> a real <strong>Danish</strong><br />

birthday party for children. It’s Teddy<br />

Bear’s Birthday Party so br<strong>in</strong>g your favourite<br />

bear and try some <strong>Danish</strong> birthday rolls, hot<br />

chocolate or soft dr<strong>in</strong>k and the amaz<strong>in</strong>g birthday cake decorated with<br />

lollies. <strong>The</strong>re will also be lots of party games. Br<strong>in</strong>g all your friends.<br />

When: Saturday 13 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />

Time: 2 pm<br />

Cost: $7 (pay at door)<br />

RSVP: By Thursday 11 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2009</strong> to Lone<br />

Lambourne 3822 4476<br />

(raylone@bigpond.net.au) or Lone Schmidt<br />

3359 2026 (hoimark.schmidt@bigpond.com)


Get all your <strong>Danish</strong> Baked Goodies from Britt’s Bakery at Café DANMARK<br />

4th Friday of each month<br />

Authentic <strong>Danish</strong> Pastry & Organic Bread Products<br />

Kr<strong>in</strong>gler, Smørtærter, Kanelstænger, Birkes, Rundstykker, Fuldkornsrugbrød,<br />

Kransekagekonfekt, Småkager, Knækbrød og bagerens dårlige øje.<br />

For <strong>in</strong>formation, order forms and delivery details, go to our website: www.brittsdanishdelight.-<br />

com.au<br />

Unit 5/10 Energy Crescent, Molend<strong>in</strong>ar QLD 4214 Ph: 07 5571 6881 Fax: 07 5571 6947<br />

Email: order@brittsdanishdelight.com.au


Dear members<br />

We have had another great year <strong>in</strong> ‘Heimdal’ celebrat<strong>in</strong>g and enjoy<strong>in</strong>g traditional events<br />

as well as ventur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to new activities to generate and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> our club.<br />

We are not about Danes outside Denmark try<strong>in</strong>g to be as <strong>Danish</strong> as the <strong>Danish</strong> but more<br />

about appreciat<strong>in</strong>g the good th<strong>in</strong>gs we remember and know of Denmark and <strong>Danish</strong><br />

culture, and pass<strong>in</strong>g that on to the next generation.<br />

It is great to see that the ‘Heimdal’ family <strong>in</strong>cludes everybody from our respected senior<br />

members hav<strong>in</strong>g migrated under tough conditions <strong>in</strong> the 1950s and 60s – and some<br />

earlier (on steamships with a suitcase/toolbox) through to more recent migrants arriv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

later <strong>in</strong> the 20 th century (on aircrafts and personal belong<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> conta<strong>in</strong>ers) through to<br />

younger members arriv<strong>in</strong>g 21 st century-style (with a backpack, laptop and ipod).<br />

Each of us has an opportunity to participate <strong>in</strong> the life of ‘Heimdal’, which has now been<br />

a great base and connection for Danes <strong>in</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong> for a fair few years (almost 137<br />

years), and what we get out of this relationship with other Danes through ‘Heimdal’ is<br />

entirely up to ourselves.<br />

From a personal po<strong>in</strong>t of view I’m extremely happy with the opportunity my family has<br />

been given to meet a lot of great people through our engagement with the committee<br />

and club members and the support from <strong>in</strong>dividual members support<strong>in</strong>g events has also<br />

been very encourag<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

As with anyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> life, it either develops or dies and fortunately ‘Heimdal’ has proved<br />

very resilient over the years and kept grow<strong>in</strong>g – but I really th<strong>in</strong>k we need to move<br />

ourselves forward with a giant leap.<br />

We all have demands on our time and com<strong>in</strong>g to Café Denmark – maybe not every<br />

month – and perhaps 3 or 4 events dur<strong>in</strong>g the year is probably what most of us can<br />

manage.<br />

We appreciate that and the only way current members of the club can best secure the<br />

basis of ‘Heimdal’ for the future is by encourag<strong>in</strong>g more of the around 5000 Danes<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g here to jo<strong>in</strong> the club and rema<strong>in</strong> an active part of <strong>in</strong>tegrat<strong>in</strong>g new members (we<br />

are currently around 150 families).<br />

All good deeds deserve a reward and we have developed a special treat for every<br />

member <strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g a new member to the club – a $20 voucher will allow you to enjoy<br />

food and dr<strong>in</strong>k at Café Denmark on the house once after the new member has been<br />

accepted (and paid up their fees, of course).<br />

It doesn’t get better than this – have a good friend or contact jo<strong>in</strong> ‘Heimdal’ and enjoy<br />

the events we offer and get a free meal! Hurry – note there is a limit of 30 new<br />

members per exist<strong>in</strong>g member)<br />

Soren


P<strong>in</strong>se, Grundlovsdag og Valdemarsdag<br />

P<strong>in</strong>se kommer af græsk πεντηκοστή pentēkostḗ, der betyder "halvtreds<strong>in</strong>dstyvende"<br />

(dag efter påske) og er en kristen højtid, der holdes årligt til m<strong>in</strong>de om Helligåndens<br />

komme.<br />

Ifølge beretn<strong>in</strong>gen i Apostlenes Gern<strong>in</strong>ger kapitel 2 skete det ti dage efter Kristi<br />

himmelfart, at apostlene var samlet for at fejre den jødiske højtid Shavuot, da der<br />

pludselig kom "en lyd som af et kraftigt v<strong>in</strong>dstød" og tunger som af ild kom til syne og<br />

sætter sig på hver af dem. De blev derefter fyldt af Helligånden og begyndte at "tale på<br />

andre tungemål", hvorved de kunne gøre det kristne budskab forståeligt for de jøder fra<br />

mange forskellige verdensdele, der var i Jerusalem -- denne episode kaldes normalt<br />

"p<strong>in</strong>seunderet". P<strong>in</strong>sen regnes således traditionelt for den kristne kirkes fødsel.<br />

P<strong>in</strong>sekirken har taget navn efter netop denne begivenhed, fordi den i særlig grad blandt<br />

de kristne trossamfund vægtlægger tungetalen og de øvrige nådegaver, som<br />

Helligånden menes at udstyre de genfødte kristne med.<br />

P<strong>in</strong>sedag falder altid på den syvende søndag efter påske. Såvel p<strong>in</strong>sedag som den<br />

følgende dag, 2. p<strong>in</strong>sedag, er i Danmark helligdage. I <strong>2009</strong> falder 2. p<strong>in</strong>sedag mandag<br />

den 1. juni.<br />

En gammel tradition foreskriver, at man p<strong>in</strong>semorgen skulle gå ud af sit hus og feje <strong>in</strong>d<br />

mod døren, da man så ville samle lykke til huset resten af året.<br />

Grundlovsdag er en årligt tilbagevendende fejr<strong>in</strong>g af <strong>in</strong>dførelsen af den første danske<br />

grundlov den 5. juni 1849. Hvert år fejres dagen med især politiske taler rundt om i<br />

landet, da dagen ofte også ses som en fejr<strong>in</strong>g af det danske demokrati. Ledende<br />

politikere har via deres respektive organisationer foretrukne steder, hvor de traditionelt<br />

afleverer deres budskaber, der både handler om demokratiets pr<strong>in</strong>cipper og om aktuelle<br />

politiske problemstill<strong>in</strong>ger. Danmark har <strong>in</strong>gen egentlig nationaldag (er det ikke trist),<br />

men grundlovsdag er nok det nærmeste man kommer. Men i dag er det ikke længere<br />

en helligdag, og man har derfor ikke automatisk ret til at holde fri fra kl. 12.<br />

Den 15. juni er det Valdemarsdag (<strong>in</strong>dført 1912 ved Cirk.Nr.391 24/12 1912). Det var<br />

på denne dag i 1219, at Dannebrog ifølge myten faldt ned fra himmelen i Estland, hvor<br />

den danske konge Valdemar Sejr kæmpede med venderne og mod esterne i slaget ved<br />

Lyndanisse<br />

(Kilde: Wikipedia)


Is your family story fad<strong>in</strong>g away <strong>The</strong>re is a lot of talk these days about preserv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

family history. This need derives from a deep long<strong>in</strong>g that we have as human be<strong>in</strong>gs for<br />

identity. Great impact and mean<strong>in</strong>g is created when all of the elements of <strong>in</strong>terview,<br />

photos, old footage, ancestry and more are uniquely weaved together.<br />

Reel Lives <strong>Australia</strong> is the life story video specialists that capture your story and the<br />

story of your family through a unique video life story <strong>in</strong>terview process.<br />

We would appreciate the opportunity to help you preserve your family story for<br />

generations to come. If there is sufficient <strong>in</strong>terest from members of the <strong>Danish</strong> club, we<br />

can make a presentation at the club or you are welcome to contact us on 1300 723 795.<br />

Daniel and Jilanna Craig<br />

Reel Lives <strong>Australia</strong><br />

www.reellives.com.au<br />

phone 1300 723 795<br />

mobile 0410 455 145


Melodi Grand Prix: Danmark blev nr 13 med Br<strong>in</strong>ck og sangen ’Believe Aga<strong>in</strong>’ skrevet<br />

af Ronan Keat<strong>in</strong>g. Norge fik en sikker førsteplads med Alexander Rybaks ’Fairytale”.<br />

(16. maj <strong>2009</strong>)<br />

Det blev en pr<strong>in</strong>s: Pr<strong>in</strong>sesse Marie og pr<strong>in</strong>s Joachim fik en dreng. (4. maj <strong>2009</strong>)<br />

Storskrald: Omkr<strong>in</strong>g 100 skraldevogne omkranser idag Rådhuspladsen, og i midten<br />

står vrede skraldemænd fra skraldevirksomheden R98. De markerer deres utilfredshed<br />

med, at Københavns Kommunes miljø- og teknikudvalg har besluttet sig for, at det<br />

bliver en anden virksomhed end R98, der skal tage sig af affaldsopgaven i dele af<br />

København fra 1. november. Skraldemændene henter affald igen fra i morgen. (19. maj<br />

<strong>2009</strong>)<br />

Kronpr<strong>in</strong>s Frederik er tilbage i Sydney i oktober for at deltage i World Masters Games<br />

i sejlsportsdiscipl<strong>in</strong>er.<br />

DR Romanprisen på 25.000 kroner går i år til Sissel-Jo Gazan for romanen "D<strong>in</strong>osaurens<br />

fjer". De andre f<strong>in</strong>alister var: 'Valdemarsdag' af Kim Le<strong>in</strong>e, 'Ned til hundene'<br />

af Helle Helle og 'Fire dage i marts' af Jens Christian Grøndahl. (17. maj <strong>2009</strong>)<br />

Få danske nyheder onl<strong>in</strong>e via www.bt.dk, www.ekstrabladet.dk, www.politiken.dk,<br />

www.jp.dk, www.berl<strong>in</strong>gske.dk, www.dr.dk<br />

- Plann<strong>in</strong>g to Travel -<br />

Flights to Scand<strong>in</strong>avia from $1747 (plus taxes)<br />

Excellent Cruise Deals / Car Hire / Rail Passes / Tours<br />

Phone Hannelore (07) 3841 1444<br />

Global Active Travel • P.O. Box 230 • Spr<strong>in</strong>gwood QLD 4127<br />

Please visit us on the web: www.globalactivetravel.com.au<br />

Or send your requests by e-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@globalactivetravel.com.au


May/<strong>June</strong> is Festival time <strong>in</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong>:<br />

21 May – 11 <strong>June</strong>: Spanish Film Festival at Palace Centro C<strong>in</strong>emas, James Street<br />

22-4 May: Scarecrow Festival at Tambour<strong>in</strong>e Mounta<strong>in</strong> – 14 km trail with around<br />

300 Scarecrows created by the residents! <strong>The</strong> trail takes visitors past wonderful<br />

scenery, ra<strong>in</strong>forests, parks, art galleries, restaurants, w<strong>in</strong>eries, brewery, cheese factory,<br />

gift and craft shops. Also all weekend you can visit the recreation of an authentic Vik<strong>in</strong>g<br />

camp, with its crafts, warriors, maidens and traditions (take photos for the newsletter if<br />

you are go<strong>in</strong>g up to check it out!)<br />

23-24 May: Paniyiri Greek Festival at Musgrave Park: Food stalls and Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are also cook<strong>in</strong>g demonstrations and lectures at the Greek <strong>Club</strong><br />

26 May – 2 <strong>June</strong>: Italian Week <strong>2009</strong> has it all: soccer, coffee, food, dr<strong>in</strong>k, tenors,<br />

fashion, pasta, gelati, cars, Romeo & Juliet – la dolce vita<br />

5-7 <strong>June</strong>: Greenfest <strong>2009</strong> from 10 am-10 pm at the City Botanic Gardens - it’s go<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to be bigger than Ben Hur – come and enjoy the enterta<strong>in</strong>ment and food stalls


A k<strong>in</strong>dergarten pupil told his teacher he’d found a cat, but it was dead. “How do you know that<br />

the cat was dead” she asked him. “Because I pissed <strong>in</strong> its ear and it didn’t move”, he answered<br />

<strong>in</strong>nocently. “You did WHAT!!” exclaimed the teacher. “You know”, expla<strong>in</strong>ed the boy, “I leaned<br />

over and went ‘Psst!” and it didn’t move.<br />

One summer even<strong>in</strong>g dur<strong>in</strong>g a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tuck<strong>in</strong>g her son <strong>in</strong>to bed. She<br />

was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor <strong>in</strong> his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep<br />

with me tonight” <strong>The</strong> mother smiled and gave him a reassur<strong>in</strong>g hug. “I cannot, dear,” she said.<br />

“I have to sleep <strong>in</strong> Daddy’s room.” A long silence was broken at last by his shaky little voice:<br />

“<strong>The</strong> big sissy”.<br />

A little girl goes to the barber shop with her father. She stands next to the barber chair,<br />

while her dad gets his hair cut, eat<strong>in</strong>g a snack cake. <strong>The</strong> barber says to her, “Sweetheart,<br />

you’re gonna get hair on your Tw<strong>in</strong>kie.” She says, “Yes, I know, and I’m gonna get boobs, too”.<br />

It was that time, dur<strong>in</strong>g the Sunday morn<strong>in</strong>g service, for the children’s sermon. All the children<br />

were <strong>in</strong>vited to come forward. One little girl was wear<strong>in</strong>g a particularly pretty dress and, as<br />

she sat down, the pastor leaned over and said, “That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter<br />

dress” <strong>The</strong> little girl replied, directly <strong>in</strong>to the pastor’s clip-on microphone, “Yes, and my Mom<br />

says it’s a b*tch to iron.”<br />

One day the first grade teacher was read<strong>in</strong>g the story of Chicken Little to her class. She came<br />

to the part where Chicklen Little warns the farmer. She read, “... and Chicken Little went up to<br />

the farmer and said, “<strong>The</strong> sky is fall<strong>in</strong>g!”. <strong>The</strong> teacher then asked the class, “And what do you<br />

th<strong>in</strong>k that the farmer said” One little girl raised her hand and said, “I th<strong>in</strong>k he said: ‘Holy<br />

Sh*t! A talk<strong>in</strong>g chicken!” <strong>The</strong> teacher was unable to teach for the next 10 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />

Thanks to Erik L<strong>in</strong>dhardt for the laughs!


<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal Inc.<br />

Est 1872<br />

36 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street, Newstead QLD 4006 Phone (07) 3252 1125<br />

www.danishclubbrisbane.org<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g and foster<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Danish</strong> language, culture and traditions<br />

MEMBERSHIP FORM<br />

1 July <strong>2009</strong> - 30 <strong>June</strong> 2010<br />

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E-mail Phone (Mobile)<br />

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(Under 18 years<br />

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES<br />

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Ord<strong>in</strong>ary*) Member/S<strong>in</strong>gle $40.00 Associate Member/S<strong>in</strong>gle $40.00<br />

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enclosed<br />

Signature Date / /<br />

*) Ord<strong>in</strong>ary member: <strong>Danish</strong> born/descendant of a person whose father, mother, grandfather or grandmother was born <strong>in</strong> Denmark or was a<br />

<strong>Danish</strong> citizen at the time of that person's birth<br />

<strong>The</strong> membership fee may be paid by EFT to Heimdal’s account with Suncorp-Metway 484-799 02495 1468<br />

us<strong>in</strong>g your membership number and name as reference. Please send the form to Lone Lambourne if there<br />

are any changes <strong>in</strong> your details.<br />

If pay<strong>in</strong>g by cheque, please make it payable to “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal” and post it to the<br />

Membership officer:<br />

Lone Lambourne Phone 07 3822 4476<br />

3 Dartmouth Court Email: raylone@bigpond.net.au<br />

BIRKDALE QLD 4159<br />

On behalf of the <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal, the Committee would like to thank you for your ongo<strong>in</strong>g<br />

support. This club can only exist with the help of active, pay<strong>in</strong>g members and by renew<strong>in</strong>g your<br />

membership you are support<strong>in</strong>g Heimdal, the oldest ethnic club <strong>in</strong> Queensland established <strong>in</strong> 1872


<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Folkdance Group Heimdal<br />

ATTENTION!!!<br />

Come along on 31 July <strong>2009</strong> for a free even<strong>in</strong>g of danc<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

enterta<strong>in</strong>ment hosted by the <strong>Danish</strong> Folkdance Group <strong>in</strong> conjunction<br />

with the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> theme for the even<strong>in</strong>g will be court dances such as <strong>The</strong> Lancer<br />

and Pr<strong>in</strong>cess Alexandr<strong>in</strong>e Quadrille. <strong>The</strong> dance performers will be<br />

dressed <strong>in</strong> period ballroom dresses from the mid 1800’s. For those<br />

who are <strong>in</strong>terested there will be a chance to do some participation<br />

dances.<br />

Food and beverages will be available at reasonable prices from 6pm<br />

at the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, 36 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street, Newstead<br />

HALL HIRE<br />

Plann<strong>in</strong>g a birthday party, christen<strong>in</strong>g, wedd<strong>in</strong>g or corporate function Need a<br />

tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g venue Or a dance studio 36 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street is available for hire at<br />

reasonable rates:<br />

Friday or Saturday: $250<br />

(non-members $350)<br />

If you need more <strong>in</strong>formation, r<strong>in</strong>g Soren Hoimark on 3359 2026.<br />

Deposit for clean<strong>in</strong>g and breakage: $300


News from the Committee<br />

<strong>The</strong> committee usually meets once a month and at our May meet<strong>in</strong>g we discussed:<br />

Website<br />

<strong>The</strong> Heimdal web site is look<strong>in</strong>g better, but we would still like to know what you th<strong>in</strong>k<br />

about the site and what you th<strong>in</strong>k we need - contact Kim Tvede or Peter Hansen with<br />

your suggestions. It would be a good idea to be able to RSVP for functions via the<br />

website.<br />

Hall Hire<br />

No news from our local councillor on the park<strong>in</strong>g issue. A ‘for lease’ sign will go up<br />

shortly once we have f<strong>in</strong>alised the design.<br />

Liquor license<br />

Henrik has sourced new w<strong>in</strong>e glasses with a plimsoll l<strong>in</strong>e and they are a vast improvement<br />

on the old ones. Look out for other <strong>in</strong>novations beh<strong>in</strong>d the bar and <strong>in</strong> the kitchen<br />

– the new bar fridge is look<strong>in</strong>g marvellous and makes much less noise.<br />

Annual General Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>The</strong> AGM will be held on Saturday 8 August <strong>2009</strong> and the nom<strong>in</strong>ation form will be <strong>in</strong> the<br />

<strong>June</strong> and July newsletters.<br />

Grant Applications<br />

No news on current grant applications – we’re still work<strong>in</strong>g on an application to fund an<br />

update of the kitchen and some applicances with modern energy-efficient models.<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />

<strong>The</strong> oven is not operat<strong>in</strong>g satisfactorily and a service technician is work<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />

problem. <strong>The</strong> question of the child safety gate is still with the police.<br />

Functions<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>June</strong> function is Teddy Bear’s Birthday party and we are look<strong>in</strong>g forward to see<strong>in</strong>g<br />

lots of children with their favourite teddy bears!<br />

Money<br />

<strong>The</strong> treasurer presented the April accounts, which showed a loss follow<strong>in</strong>g the purchase<br />

of the bar fridge – and we had no function due to Easter. <strong>The</strong> May event was the W<strong>in</strong>e<br />

& Cheese even<strong>in</strong>g, which was also non-profit.<br />

Membership<br />

<strong>The</strong> President will issue a challenge to all members to f<strong>in</strong>d a new member – wouldn’t it<br />

be great to see the club double <strong>in</strong> size! <strong>The</strong>re will be a prize and a $20 reward to be<br />

used <strong>in</strong> the club for food and dr<strong>in</strong>ks for new members on acceptance and payment of<br />

their fee. <strong>The</strong> more we are together, the more we can achieve.<br />

Multicultural Festival<br />

No date from <strong>Brisbane</strong> City Council yet for this year’s event.


Annual General Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>2009</strong><br />

Saturday 8 August <strong>2009</strong> at 1 pm<br />

Are you a member of the local soccer club Or maybe you grow orchids, play bridge,<br />

tra<strong>in</strong> dogs, and help out at the local hospital<br />

<strong>The</strong>n you’ll know that any association needs a constitution and a committee with at least<br />

a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer.<br />

Who are they and where do they come from<br />

Well, they are members just like you, who have volunteered to keep the club runn<strong>in</strong>g –<br />

at no personal ga<strong>in</strong>. Some may always come up with great ideas, others are good at<br />

organis<strong>in</strong>g events and then there are all the special talents the club needs from time to<br />

time: somebody to change light bulbs, organise kitchen helpers, cook roast pork, fold<br />

paper napk<strong>in</strong>s, arrange flowers, make remoulade and hot dogs – you know who you are!<br />

As a member of the <strong>Danish</strong> club you are entitled to nom<strong>in</strong>ate for the committee and to<br />

elect the committee at the annual general meet<strong>in</strong>g. This is really your chance to have a<br />

say <strong>in</strong> the runn<strong>in</strong>g of the club. Nom<strong>in</strong>ate now for the committee and get to know the<br />

club better. <strong>The</strong> committee meets once a month.<br />

Even if you’re not <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> the committee work, come to the annual general<br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g and have your say.<br />

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />

Nom<strong>in</strong>ation form for the Committee of the <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal Inc.<br />

I, ................................................... nom<strong>in</strong>ate and I, ..................................................second<br />

(name of nom<strong>in</strong>ee) ...............................................................................................................<br />

for the position(s) of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Committee Member (circle<br />

relevant position)<br />

Signature .................................................... Signature .........................................................<br />

Date ............................ Date ................................................<br />

I accept the above nom<strong>in</strong>ation(s) to the Committee.<br />

Signature ................................................. Date ...................................................................<br />

Send or hand to the Secretary<br />

See the club rules at www.danishclubbrisbane.org under ‘Membership forms’


Study & Stay <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong><br />

Your door to the best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Education & Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g….<br />

We are Danes, with a strong background <strong>in</strong> both <strong>Danish</strong> and <strong>Australia</strong>n education & tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Though we work with people from any country, we run some especially excit<strong>in</strong>g programs<br />

between Denmark and <strong>Australia</strong>, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

• Guid<strong>in</strong>g would-be migrants to courses for recognition <strong>in</strong> 60-Po<strong>in</strong>t occupations<br />

• Assist<strong>in</strong>g students enter the very best course, school/college/university for their needs<br />

• Study Tours – customised to meet the particular needs of the <strong>Danish</strong><br />

schools/colleges/universities<br />

• Semester Study Abroad – <strong>in</strong>dividuals or classes come to undertake one semester of<br />

study, and get credit back <strong>in</strong>to their secondary school/undergraduate programs <strong>in</strong><br />

Denmark<br />

• Plac<strong>in</strong>g students <strong>in</strong>to workplaces <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> for Occupational Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, which is part<br />

of their studies <strong>in</strong> Denmark<br />

• Consult<strong>in</strong>g services for <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>in</strong>stitutions wish<strong>in</strong>g to establish l<strong>in</strong>ks with <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />

partners.<br />

We’d be delighted to assist you <strong>in</strong> any of these areas. Please do not hesitate to contact us:<br />

Riborg Andersen riborg@study<strong>in</strong>australia.com.au Ph: 07-5442 9588<br />

Joern Christoffersen jjc@study<strong>in</strong>australia.com.au Ph. 07-54739917<br />

Dansk legegruppe<br />

Fredag 10-12 i Heimdals lokaler, 36 Aust<strong>in</strong> St, Newstead QLD 4006<br />

Vi er en gruppe forældre, der taler dansk med vores børn – vi ved, at de lærer dansk af os, men hvad de<br />

kan lære gennem leg med andre danske børn er en anden t<strong>in</strong>g. Legegruppen er for børn i alderen 0 til<br />

skolealder og det koster $2-3 pr familie pr gang (pengene går til udgifter i forb<strong>in</strong>delse med afholdelse af<br />

gruppen). F<strong>in</strong>d os på Facebook under gruppen: Heimdal <strong>Brisbane</strong> Families w/kids<br />

Hvis du er <strong>in</strong>teresseret eller mangler oplysn<strong>in</strong>ger så kontakt:<br />

Charlotte<br />

Tea<br />

Tlf: 3396 4950 / mob 0405 730 252 Tlf: 3379 1667 / 0419 659 837<br />

E-mail: charlotteandbrett@bigpond.com<br />

E-mail: depoulsen@hotmail.com<br />

Morten<br />

Tlf: 3855 9597 / 0410 215 300<br />

E-mail: morten@simianosis.com


Nyttige Adresser:<br />

Royal <strong>Danish</strong> Embassy<br />

15 Hunter Street<br />

Yarralumla ACT 2600<br />

Ambassadør: Susanne Sh<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Phone: (02) 6270 5333<br />

Fax: (02) 6270 5324<br />

Email: cbramb@um.dk<br />

Web: www.canberra.um.dk<br />

Monday-Friday 9.00-12.30 1-4 pm<br />

<strong>Danish</strong> Church <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong><br />

Pastor Jesper Engholm<br />

PO Box 344<br />

Pennant Hills NSW 1715<br />

Phone: (02) 9980 8223<br />

Fax: (02) 9980 8209<br />

Email: Info@danishchurch.org.au<br />

Web: www.danishchurch.org.au<br />

<strong>Danish</strong> Church <strong>in</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong><br />

St Marks Lutheran Church<br />

71 Newnham Road<br />

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122<br />

Gudstjeneste 24. maj <strong>2009</strong> kl. 14-15<br />

(tjek tidspunkt på nettet)<br />

Swedes Down under <strong>Club</strong> Inc.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Secretary<br />

PO Box 521<br />

Car<strong>in</strong>a QLD 4152<br />

President: Yvonne L<strong>in</strong>dquist<br />

Email: polarisc1@optusnet.com.au<br />

Web: swedesdownunder.org.au<br />

Swiss Society of Queensland Inc<br />

36 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street<br />

Newstead QLD 4006<br />

PO Box 10<br />

Wellers Hill QLD 4121<br />

President: Sybille Goss<br />

Phone: 0500 811291<br />

www.swiss.org.au<br />

Norwegian <strong>Club</strong> of Qld Inc.<br />

PO Box 2277<br />

New Farm QLD 4005<br />

President: Ste<strong>in</strong>ar Johansen<br />

Phone: (07) 3397 9114<br />

Mobile: 0412 383 171<br />

Web: www.ncq.asn.au


<strong>The</strong><br />

Committee<br />

2008/09<br />

President:<br />

Søren Høimark<br />

Phone 07 3359 2026<br />

E-mail:<br />

soren.hoimark@hotmail.com<br />

Committee Member:<br />

Kim Tvede<br />

Phone:<br />

E-mail: kim.tvede@gmail.com<br />

Vice President:<br />

Alan Przybylak<br />

Mobile: 0402 691 435<br />

E-mail:<br />

aprzbyl@bigpond.net.au<br />

Committee Member:<br />

Peter Hansen<br />

Phone (02) 6680 3574<br />

E-mail:<br />

wagner_ph@hotmail.com<br />

Treasurer :<br />

Lone Schmidt<br />

Phone 07 3359 2026<br />

E-mail:<br />

hoimark.schmidt@bigpond.com<br />

Membership Officer:<br />

Lone Lambourne<br />

Phone 07 3822 4476<br />

E-mail:<br />

raylone@bigpond.net.au<br />

Secretary:<br />

Roy Schack<br />

Phone 07 3289 3559<br />

E-mail:<br />

furniture@royschack.com<br />

Committee Member:<br />

Flemm<strong>in</strong>g Br<strong>in</strong>kmann<br />

Phone 07 5463 4468<br />

E-mail:<br />

Committee Member:<br />

Alf Berg<br />

Phone 07 3389 2034<br />

E-mail: alfberg@bigpond.com<br />

Committee Member:<br />

Henrik Caspersen (Rick)<br />

Phone 0418 776 277<br />

E-mail:<br />

rick@caspersen.com.au<br />

Committee Member:<br />

Could this be you If you would<br />

like to jo<strong>in</strong> the Committee, talk<br />

to a Committee member.<br />

Committee Member:<br />

Jørgen Skov<br />

Phone 07 3341 0911<br />

E-mail: jorgen@qldaus.com

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