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On Saturday, February 15, 2025, a record-breaking initiation took place. At least fifty-seven members from the Odd Fellow lodges in North Jutland sought initiation to Christian IV’s Guild.
This meant that every seat in Duus Wine Cellar was occupied by people eager to join the guild. After a city tour through both old and new Aalborg, as well as a check to ensure that the secret entrance could be accessed with the C4 key, the group returned to their seats, where they had the opportunity to taste the ancient Viking drink, mead.
The large gathering created an electrifying atmosphere in the cellar, especially when the benchers sat the main table repeatedly toasted with delicious beer—an act that was met with longing glances from those awaiting initiation.
There was also much amusement during the introduction of the benchers, whether during the short or extended presentation of the chief bencher, the troubadour who graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Music, or the senior brother who married into a fortune.
Christian IV’s Guild’s “Grand Lunch” dinner was enjoyed with the necessary respect, and afterward, the gathering was introduced to the renowned temperance advocate Larsen-Ledet and his efforts in this cause. 
The guests sang along enthusiastically with the songs from the guild’s songbook, and the atmosphere was further lifted when the guild’s troubadours performed several musical pieces.
It turned into a couple of joyful and festive hours—not least because, naturally, it took some extra time to organize all fifty-seven new applicants. However, the benchers were able to leave behind a happily buzzing crowd.
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On a lovely Saturday morning, a Danish/Norwegian family of 16 people was inducted into the guild. It was a joyful induction, filled with both Norwegian and Danish voices, depending on which family members were speaking. The Norwegian participants primarily came from the area around Kristiansand, while the Danish speakers were from the Aalborg region. Naturally, they were all informed about whom they were now becoming sisters and brothers with in the Guild, including our former Majesty, Queen Margrethe, and our current Majesty, King Frederik X. The guild master also mentioned that many Norwegians were already members of the Guild.
The guild master recalled that the first induction outside Aalborg took place in Kristiansand in 1988, in the cellar of Christiansands Bryghus, and that the Guild had since visited Kristiansand numerous times.
All participants had submitted an application for membership, with one person even submitting two—perhaps to be absolutely sure of their acceptance. The guild master read aloud the membership rules from the Guild Charter, and all applicants took note of them and accepted their induction.
After the traditional tour, including a visit to the Guild Tree, the induction was, as usual, celebrated in high spirits with the Guild’s gala dinner, delightful music, singing, and lively conversation. One story, in particular, about a young northern Norwegian priest struggling to keep his congregation awake during his sermon, caused great amusement.
The Danish schnapps/spirits were given due attention, reverently consumed under the guidance of the head table—and, not least, practically sung down.
The Guild’s two troubadours entertained with excellent music and cheerful songs, which only added to the already lively atmosphere.
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Notice of Guild Assembly 2025
The regular Guild Assembly, in accordance with Article 7 of the Guild Charter, will be held on:
Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:30 PM
at Duus Vinkjælder, Østerågade, Aalborg.
Agenda as per the Guild Charter.
Any items for the agenda must be submitted in writing to the Guild Board no later than February 20, 2025.
Members who have paid for a "lifetime membership" or the 2025 annual fee are eligible to vote.
Table reservations can be made with Guild Cellar Master Ole Bech Kristensen at +45 30290591.
Individual inductions into the Guild may be arranged in limited numbers on this evening at a cost of DKK 400, also by contacting Ole Bech Kristensen.
We encourage our members to join us for this pleasant evening.
Soldier of the Year 2024: A Familiar Face to the Guild
At the annual New Year’s Ceremony on Domkirkepladsen in Aalborg, Christian IV’s Guild awarded the title of Soldier of the Year along with an accompanying grant.
The Soldier of the Year is selected by Aalborg Garrison, which seeks a candidate who exemplifies not only being a skilled soldier but also an inspiring and supportive comrade. This year, the honor went to Sergeant Casper Steen Christensen, who, before an audience of approximately three hundred spectators, received a diploma and donation as Soldier of the Year 2024.
Remarkably, this was not his first time receiving a grant from Christian IV’s Guild. Back in 1996, the Guild awarded a Triplet Grant to his family, and Casper was one of the triplets.
On this special day, the entire Christensen family was present, including parents Henrik Steen Christensen, former Master Sergeant of the Queen’s Life Regiment, and Hanne Kjær Christensen, as well as older sister Maria Kjær Kristensen and twin brothers Martin, a former soldier in the Jutland Dragoon Regiment, and Jeppe, who serves in the Royal Danish Air Force and Military Police.
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