The AGM will be held on the 9th of February 2010 at 19.00 at Christianshavns Beboerhus Dronningensgade 34, Kbh. K
The agenda of the AGM
1. Appointment of chairperson for the meeting
2. Appointment of a secretary to record the minutes of the meeting
3. Chairperson's report.
4. Treasurer's report.
5. Election of two auditors.
6. Election of chairperson.
7. Election of committee members.
8. Fixing of membership fees. 
9. Proposals for consideration. 
10. Other business

Proposal
The committee proposes the following change to our charter: The AGM takes place every year in February should be changed to: The AGM takes place every year before the end of April.

An interesting AGM
This year’s AGM should be very interesting. For the first time in many years we have a contested election for the position as chairperson. It also seems to be the case for other positions on the committee. Presentations by the challengers, are below here.
Personally I’m very puzzled about these challenges. Suzanne O’Reilly, who wants to run for the position as chairperson, has never been to any of the Society’s arrangements. She is already chairperson of ”Irish in Denmark”, so why does she want to chair our society too? It’s a bit of a mystery to me.
The other challenger to a position on the committee, Gill Frank, has not been to any arrangements either, in fact he only joined the society a few days ago.
Come to the AGM and join us for an interesting evening.
Mich

Suzanne O Reilly
My name is Suzanne O Reilly and I herby forward my name as a candidate for Chair of the Board. I have lived in Copenhagen for the past 25 years, and have an excellent understanding of the Danish culture and many other cultures through my position as Office Manager at the Copenhagen International School.
I have two children (21 and 18) who are half Danish/ half Irish, both thrive by having a dual nationality. I am a very active member of the Irish community, which is evident through my involvement with Irish in Denmark. This group helped raise Dkr. 25,000 in 2009 (Dk 15000 was donated to a number of different charities including Børnefonden and Dk. 10,000 helped support the GAA European Tournament in August 2009).
If elected as Chair, in addition to continuing the excellent work that the society has accomplished to date, my goal would be to attract the younger generation through social events, thus securing the future of the society. I have a good working relationship with the Irish embassy, Tourism Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the Irish Bars/Restaurants located in Copenhagen, all provide a large a range of sponsorship possibilities.
I am excited and invigorated by the prospect of contributing my talents. Even if not elected, I am honored by your consideration and will strive to continue supporting the society.

Gill Frank
Hi all, my name is Gill Frank, I am Danish and I have had the pleasure to live in Dublin for 3 years where I studied to become a animator at Dublin University. Having lived among the Irish people, I have been taken in by their charm and hospitality. I am still in touch with many of my Irish friends who are in turn captivated by the Danish culture and together we share many stories about Viking Ireland! I believe I can contribute to the future running of the society and would therefore like to forward my name as a candidate for Secretary with the Danish/Irish Society. I am very active within the expat community thus I would promote the Danish/Irish Society to the best of my ability.
Slán – go raibh míle maith agat!

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Film Club News

In February the Film Club ventures to a new location: Cinemateket on Gothersgade. We will see MOON, a film by Duncan Jones (aka son of David Bowie). Our hero, Sam Bell, has a three year contract to work for Lunar Industries. For the contract's entire duration, he is the only person at the lunar station. His sole direct real-time interaction is with an intelligent computer (voiced by a sultry Kevin Spacy) whose function is to attend to his day to day needs. With two weeks to go before returning to Earth, he has an accident and is rendered unconscious. He awakens back at the station in the infirmary - but how did he get there? After his recuperation, he takes an trip back to the scene of the accident where he makes an unexpected discovery. Because of his find, he begins to doubt his sanity, then his true identity, then the company and their computer's willingness to do what is best for him. His sole mission now is to figure out how to get back to Earth - on his own.
Thursday, 18 February. The film starts at 19:15.
Tickets: filmclub@danskirsk.dk

Letters to the editor

Looking for helpers for St. Patrick´s Day 2010!
On Wednesday March 17th we will again host the Copenhagen St. Patrick´s Day Parade. We are looking for volunteer helpers to assist us on the day.
People are needed during the entertainment on Rådhuspladsen, during the Parade and at the Afterparty.
If you are interested in signing up to help send an email to info@stpatricksdayparade.dk or call 20225594 and let us know when and where you are able to help.
Remember: everyone is welcome to join the festivities – find something green to wear and meet us at Rådhuspladsen to join the parade.
All information can be found on www.stpatricksdayparade.dk
We look forward to hearing from you ?
Marianne & Julie St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Irish Dancing
Dark Green School of Irish Dancing are starting new beginners classes.
Children beginners: Wednesday 5pm-5.45pm (start January 27th)
Adult beginners: Thursday 7pm-8pm (start January 29th)
You can sign up via email to info@darkgreen.dk Classes are open for new dancers up to a month after the start of classes.
All classes are held at Copenhagen International School, Hellerupvej 22-26
Visit our website for more information www.darkgreen.dk

Paddy Comes Early 2010