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NACC Seattle
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To
explore opportunities in Norway
- US business, look to the Norwegian-American
Chamber of Commerce.
The purpose of the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, Greater Seattle Chapter is to promote trade and goodwill and to foster business, financial and professional interests between Norway and the United States of America, to advance the common purposes of its members and to facilitate contacts among its members.
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SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday February 21 After hours
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Thor Heyerdal Institute and |
Polar Explorer Liv Arnesen
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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
February 2001 — Arnesen and American polar explorer Ann Bancroft become the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica’s landmass — completing a 94-day, 1,717-mile (2,747 km) trek.
1996— Arnesen climbs the north side of Mount Everest, getting to within 6,200 ft (1,900 m) of the summit before altitude sickness forces her to descend.
1994 — Arnesen makes international headlines by becoming the first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole — a 50-day expedition of 745 miles (1,200 km)
1992 — Arnesen leads the first unsupported women’s crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap. |
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2011 NACC Seattle Person of the year
was awarded to
Anne-Lise Berger
at the Julebord.
Anne-Lise own and operates Scandinavian Specialities with her husband Ozzie Kvithammer since 2000. |
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THANK YOU!
NACC-Seattle and all of its members
would like to thank;
IcelandAir, the Norwegian American Foundation, Scandinavian Specialties, Norpro, Moods of Norway & Anthony's for giving us prices for the raffle.
American Seafoods for sponser of students
Kris Templin,
What a treat for us! |
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2012 Scholarship
NACC Seattle is giving out a Scholarship for 2012.
Contact us at naccseattle@gmail.com
DID YOU KNOW
There are no tuition fees at Norwegian higher education institutions, although fees may be imposed for certain professional education programmes, further and special education programmes and study at some of the private institutions. Cost of living grants are only awarded to international students accepted for selected fellowship programmes. Self-financing students must document that they possess a minimum of NOK 80,000 (approx EUR 10,000) per academic year.
Link for Students . Study in Norway pdf
STUDY IN NORWAY
2012 Membership
This year all invoices for NACC membership dues were sent out via e-mail, with a follow-up by postal mailing as necessary. NACC’s fiscal year runs from June 1, 2011-May 31, 2012.
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Call For Volunteers
2010-12 Boardmembers
The Board would enjoy some new faces. Anyone interested in volunteering please e-mail us at: naccseattle@gmail.com.
2012 Golf
The NACC Golf Committee is sending out a call for volunteers to serve on several organizing sub-committees to help launch our new and improved Annual NACC Golf Tournament at the end of the next summer. Anyone interested in volunteering please e-mail us at: naccseattle@gmail.com.
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PRELIMINARY DATE: |
In the works!
NACC Golf Tournament, August 30, 12:00 at Harbour Pointe Golf Club.
Interested in being a Sponsor for this event? e-mail us.
In the News
Norwegian Airlines ordered 222 new Boeing and Airbus planes for a total cost of NOK 127 billion to be delivered from 2016 onward.
Norway has never exported more salmon than in 2011. 840,000 tons. |
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LinkedIn
There is now a NACC Group on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a professional, business-oriented social networking site. For those who are already LinkedIn members, please feel free to join our Group. If you are not a LinkedIn member, consider signing up. It is free and a great way to network with professionals all over the world.
Facebook
There is now a NACC Seattle Group on Facebook. |
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| Featured
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| Coming Soon |
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We
Have a Fresh New Look
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Our new logo, designed by Brian
Vigorita, will be showing up on NACC
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February 3, 2012 |
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