The Guild Assembly was held in the Forest Cabin at Kragerup Estate, in brilliant sunshine.
The event began with a speech by Canada’s ambassador to Denmark, Carolyn Bennett.
Carolyn Bennett gave a powerful speech about her life and work, and the relations between Canada and Denmark, including the Arctic region.
The chairman, Jens Grønkjær, presented a report, stating that as of January 1, 2026, the Guild has 380 members, 262 Danish and 118 international members.
The Guild’s first chairman, now vice-chairman Svend-Erik Kristensen, is “emigrating” to Bornholm in the fall, and as a result, has chosen to resign from the Guild Board.
The assembly thanked Svend-Erik for his 12 years of service on the Guild Board and wishes him all the best on the “Sunshine Island”.
The chairman presented Svend-Erik with some HBL beers and bitters. Svend-Erik thanked for 12 exciting years and looks forward to participating next year as an ordinary member of the Guild.
The new vice chairman is Jacob Stryhn, and Carl Østergaard takes the vacant seat on the Guild Board.
In the pictures are Carolyn Bennett, chairman Jens Grønkjær with outgoing vice chairman Svend-Erik Kristensen, and Alderman Finn Berggren.
The Alderman admits Carl Østergaard to the Guild Board.
Photos: Alan Thagaard
