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Newsletter - March 2011
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| NEWSLETTER 03/2011 |
15 March 2011 | |
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Welcome to 196 new members of Expat in Denmark this month. |
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Dear Members
Here at Expat in Denmark we've just about finished pulling our hair out. Just in case you missed it, the warmest of welcomes to Expats from our new Minister of Integration.
Whilst it's been stated ad infinitum by now, Denmark faces an enormous challenge to attract and retain qualified foreign labour. It's already a tough enough task that throwing oil on the fire is perhaps not the best strategy.
Many Expats come to Denmark out of love (for their partner) but an increasing number choose Denmark over other destinations. Would you chose Denmark over, say, Germany, if you were expected to assimilate during your 4 year stay? No, thought not. We look forward to - and hope for - a balanced tone in this debate.
On the bright side of life spring is finally rearing its head so we can already start looking forward to getting outdoors and socialising without the need for thermal underwear! Join us then for one of the social events we have coming up in Copenhagen, Odense and Aalborg (see below.)
As we continue focussing on Expats meeting Danes, join us for the third year of Global Cross Match on 31st March in Copenhagen.
And on that Dane-Expat feel, I''ll finish by saying a huge thank you to the 500 people who took part in Expat Dinners on 3rd March. We hope you had as much fun as we did.
Best regards, Craig Till, Expat in Denmark
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Upcoming Events
Expat in Denmark Socials 2011 - March
We are glad to be able to invite you to join us at this month's social events. As usual the purpose of the night is to have fun, mingle and network. Bring along friends, family and colleagues, Danes and Expats alike. This time around we look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen, Odense and Aalborg.
Copenhagen - Avenue Hotel
March 17th, from 5:30 pm  More information and registration here.
Odense - Cafe Kræz
March 30th, from 6:00 pm More information and registration here.
Aalborg - Café Vi2
March 31st, from 5:30 pm More information and registration here.
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Expat in Denmark Global Cross Match
March 31 2011
Expat in Denmark and Hjemvendte.dk invites you to participate in this speed networking event, designed to create networks between Danes and Expats.
Now in its third year, Global Cross Match is an event which brings 100 people together for one evening of networking and experience sharing between Expats in Denmark and Danes, many of whom have themselves have lived abroad - 're-pats.'
It is a great opportunity to expand your social and professional network, and to meet open-minded expats and Danes alike.
Programme:
Danish-English author Robin Wildt Hansen, member of Hjemvendte, will make an opening presentation about his personal experiences of living and working overseas and his relationship to Denmark.
We'll guide you through meeting Danes and Expats alike through a one-hour session, in a speed networking format.
Thereafter there is plenty of time for further networking with the Danes and Expats you have met in the fantastic surroundings at Toldboden overlooking the Copenhagen Harbour.
Copenhagen - Toldboden
March 31st, from 6:00 pm More information and registration here.
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 Children's Fair 2011 Survey
Spare time activities are fun. For adults and children alike, being a member of a club can provide one with a great network and lifelong friends.
Sometimes figuring out which clubs to join, and how to do so, may be diffucult. Especially if you find yourself new to a country.
The Copenhagen Post and Spousecare are hosting a Children's Fair in Copenhagen planned for summer 2011 to introduce clubs and associations to the international community as well as bring together Danish and International families. Their target demographic is from maternity to children 13 years of age.
To help the organizers better understand your experiences when joining clubs for you and your children, we would like to encourage you to contribute by completing their survey.
To learn more about the plans for the event, and to take the survey, please click here.
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If you haven't already, visit Let's meet! in Denmark and check out the many different profiles, and find a matching Expat/Dane/Family/Friend in your part of Denmark today.
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Cph Volunteers - Help out at ASSITEJ Festival
Being a volunteer is giving, not only to the person receiving the help, but also to the volunteer him/herself. 
Cph Volunteers is an Copenhagen based orginisation where volunteers run and manage a large number of large events and activites in and around Copenhagen. We think it's a great way to get involved with community actiuvites, and at the same time expand your network among Danes and other expats.
To read more about Cph Volunteers click here to read a Q&A click here.
A possible event which you may wish to volunteer toward is the upcoming ASSITEJ Performing Arts Festival for Young Audiences 2011.
To learn more about the job and how to help out, please click here.
To learn more about the ASSITEJ festival 2011, please click here.
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Other events of interest this month
Our event calaendar includes a wide range of events around denmark which could be of inretest to you. You can see there entire event calendar here, and here are a few events we've picked out for your consideration. You're always welcome to let us know if you'd like your events in the calendar.
For the entrepreneurs... various dates
Copenhagen Business Centre offer a full programme of free courses this spring for aspiring entrepreneurs in and around Copenhagen. The courses offered include: Getting Started, Project Planning, Networking, Bookkeeping, Import/Export etc.
To learn more, click here go to the Expat in Denmark event calendar or visit the Copenhagen Business Centre site.
The World's Most Famous Dishwasher, March 21st
If there was ever an Expat success story, this would be it. When Mr. Enan Galely first came to Denmark from Egypt he started out as a dishwasher. Much has happened since then, and Mr. Galely now owns his own chain of hotels in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Hear his fascinating story when Copenhagen International Rotary Club presents this event at Copenhagen Marriott Hotel. For more information click here
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Get your own Expat in Denmark T-shirt, umbrella, cap...
 If you've ever been to any of our events, you may have noticed our expat team's t-shirts. The print for the t-shirts was originally made for our We Are Not Tourists campaign, but we're happy to announce that it is now possible for anyone interested to customize their own item with the Expat in Denmark/We Are Not Tourists logo.
For more information on how to get your very own Expat in Denmark gear, please click here.
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 Visit our Infocentre
We're constantly updating our Infocentre-an online resource where you can find out about most of the issues which affect us expats.
If you find it useful, that's great - if there's something you think we have missed, feel free to let us know and we'll update the site ASAP.
Click on the logo (right) to visit our infocentre, or click here
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Danish phrase of the Month
"Han har rent mel i posen"
Direct translation: He has got clean flour in the bag.
Actual meaning: He has nothing to hide. | |
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