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EVENTS EVENTS Upcoming Events 2015 Our events are a perfect way to expand your professional network in a fun way and at the same time learn something new. All are welcome! BIll Mifflin and Michele Haines Christer Andresen, Jimmy Ringskog and Amelia Gorman MARCH: Vodka Tasting Business Mixer SACC-Philadelphia, in collaboration with the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Vodka Tasting Business Mixer at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. The event included good tasting vodka, delicious cocktails and an award ceremony. APRIL: Young Professional Networking Event The Young Professionals of SACC-Philadelphia will be gathered for a night filled with networking and fun. AUGUST: Crayfish Party at American Swedish Historical Museum John Sinclair, Erik Flood and James Wooten. Andrea De Blasio, Nima Ghamari and Frode Kjersem. Join in as we celebrate a traditional Swedish tradition. Crayfish parties in Sweden are often held out of doors in the moonlight with big paper lanterns and festive colored lights strung for decoration. And everyone raises their glass of aquavit to sing traditional Swedish drinking songs. OCTOBER: SACC SUMMIT 2015 During two full days, board members and interns from the 19 regional Swedish chambers all over America, as well as from Sweden, will gather for discussions, cross-chamber bonding and a renewal of energy to continue to promote Swedish-American trade. This summit is also open for SACC members. NOVEMBER: Scandinavian Hockey Night The third annual hockey event where we go downtown to watch a Philadelphia Flyers game. DECEMBER: Glögg Holiday Mixer One of our most popular events. Glögg is a Swedish Christmas beverage which typically is served in the month of December. On this night we will anounce the winner of the prestigeous Business Entrepreneurial Award 2015. Stay tuned! Events will be added continously on our Facebook page and on www.sacc-philadelphia.org. Jessica Heckman and Gabrielle Aruta. Page 34 Page 35