Norwegian Honorary Consul Viggo Forde has
announced that the Norwegian Consular Office is now
open at its new location at 1812 Hewitt Avenue in Everett.
You may find further details on Facebook, or other
social media. Contact Consul Forde directly to set
an appointment. Please call (425) 337-5175.
SPEAKING OF MEETINGS
Here's what's coming up
November 14th Meeting
Guest speaker: Kevin Ticen, author of "When it Mattered Most"
The Forgotten Story of America’s First Stanley Cup, and the War to End All Wars
This is the inspiring story of the first American team to win the Stanley Cup—a feat
largely lost to history. In the winter of 1917, as Europe pulled the U.S. into WWI, a
talented band of athletes in the Pacific Northwest fought to turn themselves into
an elite team.
• Members $27 (if you pre-register)
• $30 for drop-in members
• $30 for guests or non-paid members
• $10 for students (with valid ID)
Please call the office by the Wednesday before the meeting and leave a message to guarantee your spot: (206) 783-1274.
ON THE MENU
Karbonader w/onions, buttered parslied potatoes, veggies, salad, dessert
FISHERMEN'S NIGHT, Thursday, December 12th
Always a great party, with proceeds going towards the NCC Scholarship Fund. Over the years, the club has given away THOUSANDS of dollars in scholarships to area students.
Also, who will be the recipient of this year's King Neptune Award? This is where you'll find out.
Menu: A little of everything!
More details coming. Tickets on sale soon.
And then, in
January 9th Meeting
King County Judge Davis Keenan is our guest speaker. Judge Keenan grew up in Seattle, where he spent much of his youth living on welfare and a public housing subsidy. Judge Keenan was actually charged as a juvenile defendant in King County Superior Court and was repeatedly suspended from the Seattle Public Schools before dropping out of high school and eventually earning his GED. Judge Keenan credits caring mentors for helping him redirect his life and for his eventual path to the judiciary.
Menu: Seafood chowder, Shrimp Louis salad and dessert
January 23rd Meeting
Don't say we didn't tell you--it's Norwegian Sweater Night! Our speaker is the Executive Director of Ballard Alliance, Mike Stewart, who will give us an update on everything going on in Ballard.
Menu: Stuffed chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, black forest cake for dessert
February 13th Meeting
It's Valentines Day Eve. Bring your sweetheart to enjoy hearing from Peter Schrappen of the Northwest Marine Trade Association. Nothing says romance like....oh, never mind.
Menu: Crab stuffed cod with butter reduction sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and dessert
EVENTS
17th of May Parade--Are you walking with NCC in the Syttende Mai Parade. If you have to ask when, you're probably not. Members should meet at 65th and 15th at 3:30 and must have a signed participation form. If you need one, download one here, sign it and bring it along!
Fisherman's Night This celebration of seafood and friendship is our annual December fund-raiser and main source of funds for the NCC Scholarship Fund. It's also the night we announce the annual winner of the King Neptune Award, honoring a person who has greatly furthered the economic growth, well-being and recognition of the North Pacific fishing industry.
Here's the program from last year's celebration, which includes a list of previous winners and the history of this incredible event.
