Danish Days Foundation seeks board members

The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is accepting applications for new board members.

All interested parties are encouraged to send a brief bio and letter of application to the Solvang Danish Days Foundation, P.O. Box 1424, Solvang, CA, 93464.

The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 27.

Applicants are invited to submit a write-up about their qualifications that includes: name and contact information; how long the applicant has lived in Solvang or the greater Santa Ynez Valley; an answer as to whether they have participated in the organization or production of past Solvang Danish Days events; a list of any event production qualifications; whether or not they are familiar with cooking aebleskiver; any information about other boards of which they have been a member; and their vision for Danish Days 2023.

Applicants selected will be asked to attend the Solvang Danish Days 2023 planning meeting which follows the application deadline date.

The foundation meets monthly starting in March of each year, and moves to a twice monthly schedule toward the summer, and weekly during the immediate leadup to Danish Days weekend.

Board members are active year-round, and each is assigned duties specific to the organization that includes planning of particular facets of the annual event.

Solvang Danish Days 2023 is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 15 to 17.