Danish Major
Simon Østerby talks about Alliances and History

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Danish Major Simon Østerby talks about Alliances and History
Feb 28
Danish Major Simon Østerby talks about Alliances and History

Our guest speaker will be Major Simon Østerby from Denmark. Simon is currently studying the Advanced Operations Course and a Master of Military Art and Science at the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth for the 2025 - 2026 school year. 

Simon has been in the Danish military since 2008 and deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and twice to the Baltic countries. 

The topic of the talk will be Tactical, operational, and strategic levels of conflicts through history and experience:Why alliances matter more than ever.He will talk about interoperability, partnerships, what alliances look like on the ground, not on paper. 

The Scandinavian Association of Greater Kansas City enjoyed hosting Simon and other Scandinavian officers at our Holiday Dinner this past December. We are looking forward to this opportunity to meet with him again.

So we will have enough refreshments, RSVP at scandinaviakc@gmail.com

FIKA and a bit more!
Mar 21
FIKA and a bit more!

SAGKC member, Chef Amy is going to teach us to make a semla, a traditional sweet roll made in various forms in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway, and Latvia, associated with Lent and especially Shrove Tuesday in most countries. (Wikipedia)

The Swedish semla consists of a cardamom-spiced wheat bun which has its top cut off, and is then filled with a mix of milk and almond paste, topped with whipped cream. The cut-off top serves as a lid and is dusted with powdered sugar. It is often eaten on its own, with coffee or tea. (Wikipedia)

Join us for a delicious afternoon. As always there will be extra treats for our guests so RSVP to reserve a seat!

RSVP at scandinaviakc@gmail.com so we have enough food. 

Let’s get together for some fun!

2025 Social Events: See our Events page!

Winter Walk — January 31
Danish Officer Østerby talk — February 28
Fika & More: Cooking demo — March 21
Amtrak to Lee’s Summit — April 4
Midsummer Party with Maypole, dancers, picnic, and outdoor fun! — June 13, 2026
Ethnic Enrichment Festival: Food, gifts, dancing, and music on stage at Swope Park. — August, third weekend
VikingFest November 13 - 14 St. Joseph
All Scandinavian Holiday Lunch with Scandinavian guests: Catered — first weekend in December
Other Activities
Happy Hour, Walking at area parks, Music,
Scandinavian Folk Dancing every Tuesday at 6:30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Programs about Scandinavian culture