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About the Chicago Torske Klub
 The men of the
Norwegian-American “Colony” have been meeting for a traditionally prepared
codfish dinner since May of 1960. Originally associated with the Sons of
Norway, this independent organization still continues that tradition on the 2nd
Saturday of the month between September and May (omitting the summer months).
You need not be of Norwegian ancestry to join, just the desire to participate in an afternoon of fellowship, food and entertainment. The meal usually consists of Norwegian Ertesuppe (pea soup), traditionally prepared fresh codfish steaks (torsk which is flown in days before the dinner from the north Atlantic), potatoes, vegetable, dessert and of course, Linie Aquavit to “skol” to the torsk. We have even added lefse to our meal in 2004 and frequently have a smoked salmon. The meal is preceded with a cocktail hour and is followed by entertainment: usually a speaker, music, and even a few good jokes. The dinner is usually followed by a raffle with donations from our members. Dress is semi-formal, usually coat and tie. Occasionally, we wear our Norwegian sweaters.
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We have had such
distinguished speakers in the past as Senator Paul Simon, Tribune sports
columnist Sam Smith, baseball legends ‘Moose’ Skowron, Andy Pafko, Aldermen Ed
Vrodolyak, Dick Mell, Kurt Becker of the 1985 Bears and many other local,
national and international guests. Your membership entitles you to
bring guests. We have special events at which we invite spouses, sons and
daughters. 
