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Newsletter Rebild Danish American Friendship Organization - September 2012 - Vol NEWSLETTER REBILD DANISH AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP ORGANIZATION - SEPTEMBER 2012 - VOL. 155 Celebration of the Century Everything which we hoped for came true, when the Rebild Celebration attained 100 year on July 4. The celebration of the century, no less. Now the course is shaped for the next 100 years. We look forward and remember our remarkable history as we prepare for our trip into the future. 40 years of service Coverage & the speakers from the anniversary celebration “The Rebild Portal” “Gone - but Never Forgotten” The course is shaped for the next 100 years Dear Rebild Friends enthusiasm and standing ovations, when Rebild Celebration – and an extra thank Like we hoped it became the celebration they were escorted to the royal box at the you to Aalborg for the magnificent The Rebild Celebration attained 100 years on July 4. The of the century, when the Rebild stage. fireworks marking the closing of our 100 author Helge V. Qvistorff has written a fine anniversary book, Celebration completed 100 years, no less. year anniversary. A fantastic period. which gives an insight into history and a survey of 100 years Even the press used the big words when It was a lovely experience to listen to the Many more deserve to be thanked on with celebration in the Rebild Hills. describing our “centennial celebration”. two descendants of our founder, Max such a day – for flowers, donations and The Rebild Society has a vivid history, which at the same time is When the Royal Family and the weather Henius, actor and author Keith Carradine other gifts – and because you came and the story of how the emigration are with us, it is easy to meet happy from California and our own Suzanne made it the celebration of the century. was like more than 100 years guests in the Hills on July 4. The Brøgger. And our prime minister Helle Thank you all of you. ago. It is also the story celebration started already during the Thorning-Schmidt caused hilarity with of the many Rebild preceding days. The Danish Emigration her remark about Danes who pay their Now the course is shaped for the next 100 Celebrations – Archives and Danish-American Club high taxes with “something which looks years. We look forward and remember our th th in sunshine SPECIAL could celebrate their 90 and 80 like joy”. remarkable history as we prepare for our and rain, but anniversary respectively, and these trip into the future. We know that what every year MEMBERSHIP PRICE: events were of course also duly It was also a great pleasure for us that began long ago also has a future. We with many 35 USD celebrated. Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte carry on building the bridge between eminent participated in the succeeding gala those who “went out – but did not forget” speakers INCLUDING SHIPPING The Rebild Society’s own celebration dinner, which with more than 400 – and those of us who got a good life in from the started with the traditional picnic at participants was the biggest and most the old country – Denmark. fantastic in my time as president. We US and Send checks payable to: Top Karen’s House and a concert by the Denmark. Aalborg Symphony Orchestra – in high thank the mayors of Rebild and Aalborg, Karl K. Nielsen Rebild National Park Society spirits. Never did “I Danmark er jeg Anny Winther and Henning G. Jensen, President Linda Steffensen, FOR NEW født” sound more fantastic – to “the old for their never-failing interest in the 1582 Glen Lake Road, tune” – and with an audience of 500 in Hoffman Estates, the concert room. Thank you to Lars Erik Il 60169 MEMBERS Andersen for your wish for concerts! 2013 Membership Campaign We were very happy to see so many guests from the US, but there was certainly something to come home to. This book has only been possible on account Join Rebild National Park Society Around 1000 participants in the tent of the many generous donations received. in September 2012 - December 2013 luncheon - I do not think we have ever We should like to thank the following: and receive the book as a free gift! tried that before - distinguished speakers, Midwest Groundcovers / Peter Orum - Chicago happy entertainment. Everything safely performed thanks to our Secretary DRM Management Ltd. - Douglas, England E-mail us at: [email protected] General Ketty Bisgaard and the many Den Faberske Fond - Ringe volunteers. Magnificent. It was or call us 847-882-2552 heartwarming to witness the reception Augustinusfonden - Copenhagen of our patron, Her Majesty the Queen and our Honorary President, Her Royal Nykredits Fond - Copenhagen Highness Princess Benedikte – with Rebild Newsletter number 155 Protector Secretary General, Danmark Board members, Denmark Published by Rebildselskabet Her Majesty Queen Margrethe Ketty Bisgaard Karl K. Nielsen (President) Buy a special print of the Anniversary Poster Rebildvej 29, Rebild, DK - 9520 Skørping II is the protector of Rebild Rebildvej 29, Rebild J. Vagn Larsen (vicepræsident) Phone: +45 98391440, Fax: +45 98391080 National Park Society Inc. DK - 9520 Skørping Poul Dausel, Lise-Lotte Bjørn A 100 year anniversary is a great event. The famous artist Per Arnoldi E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +45 98391440 Bente Merrild, Lars Erik Andersen accepted to design the 100 year anniversary poster for the Rebild Society. Web: www.rebildfesten.dk Editor & Graphic Design E-mail: [email protected] Ove Jensen, Vibeke Henrichsen Web: www.danishrebildsociety.com Lars Bisgaard Phone: +45 28905450 Corporate Secretary, USA Board members, USA Ordering Price: Poster $ 100 President E-mail: [email protected] Linda Steffensen Peter Orum (Vice-President) Send an e-mail to: [email protected] Karl K. Nielsen 1582 Glen Lake Road, Paul Egon Roge, Jørgen K. Andersen (Plus postage) Nørholm Gods, Newsletter Commitee Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Erik Pedersen, Connie Hanson, or fill in and send checks payable to: Stokkebrovej 1, Sig, DK - 6800 Varde Lars Bisgaard, Linda Steffensen, Phone: 847-882-2552 Tove K. Jorgensen, Ole M. Pedersen Rebild National Park Society Phone: +45 75264038, Fax: +45 75264138 Karl. K. Nielsen, Ketty Bisgaard, E-mail: [email protected] Edward Bladt, Dorthe M. Wright E-mail: [email protected] Connie Hanson, Poul Dausel Kirsten Juul Kane 2Linda NEWSLETTER Steffensen, 1582 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 NEWSLETTER 3 Highlights from July 4, 2012 A Royal Rebild Centennial When Rebild National Park Society celebrated its long- anticipated 100th anniversary on a warm and sunny July 4, 2012 in the Rebild Hills in Denmark, among the special and honored guests were Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte, Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, American actor Keith Carradine, the great-grandson of Rebild’s founder Max Henius, and countless outstanding entertainers. The Centennial Day began with music, sparkling, blue summer skies and the anticipation of royal visitors. Early arrivals to the Rebild Hills attended the Open Air Church Service led by Pastor Torben Poulsen. “Little Rebild” was open for the entire family and especially children to enjoy a taste of the Wild West. At this 12th Annual “Little Rebild”, it was possible to meet Cowboys and Indians, pan for gold and meet the Dalton Brothers, Lucky Luke and Jolly Jumper. Many children spent part of the day in the “Wild West”. Tent luncheon Next, guests moved to the gigantic white tent, the largest ever complete with wooden floors, ready to serve more than 1,000 guests at the Rebild Society’s Annual Tent Luncheon. Inside the tent, the program was enjoyed with music, entertainment and singing. Among the highlights of the afternoon were the recognition of new Honorary Members Carlo Christensen, Palle Thomsen, Tom Paulsen, Carl Wilhjelm and Helge Qvistorff. Generous donations were made to Rebild National Park Society by a number of Friends of Rebild. Celebration in the hills Anniversary Celebration by ringing the saxophonist Michael Lington played as After the tent luncheon, it was time to Liberty Bell and Dannebrog and the Stars “God Bless America” was sung. Next, proceed to the hills to get ready for the & Stripes were hoisted with Heidi Danish main speaker, Prime Minister arrival of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe, Bisgaard singing the National Anthems. Helle Thorning-Schmidt spoke includ- Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte ing bringing greetings from the Danish and Prime Minister Helle Thorning- Bishop Henning Toft Bro brought the Government. Michael Lington again led Schmidt. These honored guests were prayer and President Karl K. Nielsen bid community singing of “Der er et yndigt escorted down the new Rebild steps to welcome. The Aalborg Police Orchestra land”. the hills by Rebild National President performed on the huge stage, followed Karl K. Nielsen, U.S. Vice President Peter by Community Singing of “I Danmark er Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Orum and Danish Vice President J. Vagn jeg foedt”. American main speaker Actor Denmark stepped on stage and brought Larsen. More than 5,000 visitors filled the Keith Carradine reflected on his Danish greetings to the enthusiastic crowd and Rebild Hills in a majestic sight. Among roots and his great-grandfather, Rebild’s congratulations to Rebild National Park the highlights were the Tivoli Boys’ founder Max Henius, in an outstanding Society. Actor Susse Wold entertained Guard playing in the hills. The M.C. for speech. Ambassador Laurie S. Fulton and Danish writer Suzanne Broegger told the festive day was Karin Færløv. Rebild’s brought greetings from the President about The Henius
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