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WWW.SCANHERITAGE.ORG<br />
503.977.0275<br />
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ScanFeast Photography by Alyssa Johnson<br />
LOOKING BACK TO LOOK FORWARD<br />
A BRIEF HISTORY OF NORDIC NORTHWEST<br />
It’s been awhile since we shared some of our history and how<br />
Nordic Northwest became what it is today. In lieu of a President's<br />
Message in this issue, we've decided to take a step back to<br />
appreciate the places we've been and the places we're going.<br />
The Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, as we were once<br />
known, was born out of a group of core founders who wanted<br />
to ensure the continuation of cultural studies at Portland State<br />
University and spread this cultural appreciation into the greater<br />
community. SHF was founded as an Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofit<br />
in 1985 and when the property on SW Oleson Road, adjacent to<br />
Fogelbo, became available for purchase in 1992, the “Founder’s<br />
Club” was formed to fundraise. After the property was<br />
purchased, thanks to generous help from the Nordic community,<br />
SHF worked with architects to explore building options and<br />
navigate the surrounding protected wetlands.<br />
The active capital campaign lasted from 2004 to 2014 when the<br />
organization broke ground on what is now Nordia House. The<br />
beautiful hand carved doors were the first piece of the building<br />
commissioned from Leroy Setziol and Monica Setziol-Phillips, and<br />
the building was designed by Diloreto Architects and built by<br />
Andersen Construction. With a new building came a new name,<br />
Nordic Northwest, to help incorporate all five Nordic countries:<br />
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Nordia House<br />
opened in June of 2015 with the addition of Broder Söder, our<br />
in-house café. Our beautiful facility allows us to have over one<br />
hundred events per year and seasonal rotating exhibits. •<br />
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP &<br />
VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION<br />
The community that our membership<br />
and volunteers bring to Nordia House<br />
is very important to us! You are a part<br />
of something great and without you<br />
NNW could not complete our mission<br />
of celebrating the culture of the Nordic<br />
countries we all love. That special time<br />
of year has come again, a time of year<br />
when we express our thanks to you—<br />
our members and volunteers—for your<br />
year-round enthusiasm and support.<br />
Mark this annual celebration on your<br />
calendar now—Sunday, September<br />
10 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The<br />
afternoon will include a buffet spread<br />
by Broder Söder; presentation of the<br />
NNW President’s Award for service;<br />
recognition of volunteer achievement<br />
in 2016/<strong>2017</strong>; the presentation of our<br />
annual report; a preview of upcoming<br />
events; a kid’s area; a magnificent silent<br />
auction; and a whole lot more! This<br />
event is FREE to members and NNW<br />
volunteers, but seating is limited and an<br />
RSVP is required. Members may bring<br />
guests for an additional charge of $15<br />
each. (Membership must be current to<br />
RSVP). RSVP now by calling our office to<br />
reserve your spot(s) at 503.977.0275 or<br />
by emailing laila@scanheritage.org. •<br />
ISSUE: FALL <strong>2017</strong><br />
#NORDICNORTHWEST #NORDIAHOUSE
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WINTER<br />
IS COMING<br />
EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF<br />
NORDIC SKIING FROM ITS ROOTS IN<br />
SCANDINAVIA TO THE PRESENT-DAY<br />
PACIFIC NORTHWEST<br />
Oregon has been on the forefront of Nordic<br />
skiing since the early 1920s, and the entire<br />
history of the sport, including the journey<br />
from Scandinavia to the Pacific Northwest,<br />
will be on display at Nordia House from<br />
September 20 through December 31. The<br />
development of the exhibit, Winter Comes:<br />
Oregon’s Nordic Ski History, comes to<br />
us from the Deschutes County Historical<br />
Society and is curated by Deschutes<br />
County Historical Society Executive<br />
Director Kelly Cannon-Miller, co-curator<br />
Tim Gibbons with the Oregon Nordic Ski<br />
Foundation, and local historian Tor Hanson.<br />
Hear the oral histories of the sons and<br />
daughters of ski pioneers recounting their<br />
determination to explore the backwoods<br />
of Oregon on two skis; compare skis and<br />
outfits across the decades; and read about<br />
the entrepreneurial Nordic immigrants<br />
who brought their beloved sport to the<br />
Pacific Northwest. This exhibit is generously<br />
sponsored by Hans and Nancy Sohlstrom.<br />
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SCANFEAST<br />
<strong>2017</strong><br />
JOIN IN FOR OUR GRANDEST<br />
FUNDRAISING EVENT OF THE YEAR<br />
For more than twenty-five years, our annual ScanFeast<br />
Auction & Gala has not only been a great party, but<br />
has also provided the largest source of financial support<br />
for NNW. This year, ScanFeast will account for almost<br />
25% of our budget. Even though attendance is limited by<br />
our capacity, there are many ways to support the effort.<br />
The ScanFeast Raffle is always popular and this year’s<br />
prizes are perfect for Oregon wine lovers. Top prize<br />
includes a two night stay at the extraordinary Allison<br />
Inn & Spa in Newberg, a $500 gift certificate for use<br />
at the Inn, Spa, or JORY Restaurant, and a host of wine<br />
tasting experiences at Willamette Valley wineries. Plus,<br />
an excellent assortment of fine Nordic wines for your<br />
personal collection. Total value over $2,500.<br />
Second prize is a two-night stay for up to six people at<br />
Beacon Hill House in Gaston, OR paired with a wine<br />
tasting at Beacon Hill Winery and other fun add-ons. Total<br />
value over $900.<br />
Tickets are $50 each or six for $250, and are on sale at<br />
Nordia House or by phone at 503.977.0275. A maximum<br />
of 400 tickets will be sold.<br />
ScanFeast Auction item donations are also ALWAYS<br />
important to us. At the event, we have both a live auction<br />
and a silent auction. Spirited bidding is the key to a<br />
successful fundraiser, so we are always looking for unique<br />
experiences and treasures to spur excitement.<br />
Can you or your business donate goods or services we<br />
could add to our auction? Dinners, overnight or extended<br />
stays at hotels or condos, tickets to sporting or cultural<br />
events, or out-of-the-ordinary opportunities? Give our<br />
office a call at 503.977.0275, or download our donation<br />
form at www.scanheritage.org/scanfeast.<br />
ScanFeast tickets are always in tight supply. We begin our<br />
ScanFeast outreach by first seeking full-table sponsorships<br />
and underwriting, but any remaining seats will be made<br />
available for single-seat sale beginning September 1.<br />
On that date, single tickets go on-sale at the Early Bird<br />
price of $150 each. Ticket prices go to $175 each on<br />
September 8. We anticipate that this event will sell out, so<br />
be sure to call as early as possible if you are interested.<br />
Exhibit Photography by Bodeene Amyot (bottom left) courtesy of Deschutes<br />
County Historical Society; ScanFeast Photography by Alyssa Johnson (top right)<br />
For more detailed information about this year’s ScanFeast,<br />
visit www.scanheritage.org/scanfeast •
NORDIC<br />
VINTAGE<br />
DIVE INTO COLLECTIONS OF BOOKS,<br />
ART, AND ANTIQUES: PERFECT FOR<br />
GIFTING OR MAXIMIZING YOUR<br />
NORDIC INTERIOR DESIGN GAME!<br />
If you’re in the market for vintage Nordic<br />
books, apparel, dishes and glassware,<br />
collectible plates, artwork, and other unique<br />
treasures, come and explore our Vintage<br />
& Book Sale happening at Nordia House<br />
November 17, 18 & 19 from 10:00 AM – 4:00<br />
PM each day. Right now, we are happy to<br />
accept great items anyone would like to<br />
donate towards this charming fundraising<br />
event! Items for donation can be brought to<br />
Nordia House weekdays between 9:00 AM<br />
- 5:00 PM and on weekends from 9:00 AM –<br />
3:00 PM. We ask that the items donated are<br />
in good physical / working condition. We’d<br />
love to pass on your donated treasures to a<br />
new home! Be sure to stop by for an exciting<br />
shopping experience and pick up some<br />
treasures of your own. •<br />
FEATURED EVENTS<br />
JOY IBSEN<br />
GRUNDTVIGIAN WRITER & EDUCATOR<br />
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On September 7, Joy Ibsen will breathe new life into what<br />
happens after death with a reading from her recent book<br />
Here and Hereafter: The Eternity Connection. Raised in the<br />
famous Danish tradition of N.F.S. Grundtvig, Ibsen has been<br />
continually drawn to a Grundtvigian way of life. Listen to<br />
stories of what Ibsen calls “life-endings” of loved ones she<br />
has experienced and how they connect to values of nature,<br />
equality, lifelong learning, and the beauty of the life. Read<br />
more on our calendar page for additional event details!<br />
SOFIA TALVIK<br />
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SWEDISH SINGER<br />
Sofia Talvik’s latest album Big Sky Country debuted<br />
at number four on the best country album list by The<br />
Telegraph. An impressive accomplishment for a Swedish<br />
artist! The songs were inspired by her time driving through<br />
small town USA in an RV, by the sights she saw, and by the<br />
people she met along the way. This year Sofia Talvik is<br />
coming back to America and stopping at Nordia House on<br />
September 22 for a performance in collaboration with New<br />
Sweden! Talvik has been compared to Joni Mitchell and will<br />
fill our halls with folk music, a perfect autumn serenade.<br />
FINLAND 100<br />
CELEBRATE FINNISH INDEPENDENCE<br />
For Finns around the world, <strong>2017</strong> marks the celebration<br />
of Finland’s Declaration of Independence a century<br />
ago. Finlandia Foundation chapters throughout the US<br />
have organized special centennial events, from hosting a<br />
traveling sauna to presenting gala events. On December 9,<br />
FFCPC will hold their Finland 100 Gala at Nordia House<br />
to celebrate this momentous occasion. A special buffet of<br />
Finnish holiday favorites will be provided by Broder Söder.<br />
There will be Finnish music and opportunities to honor the<br />
country, its citizens, and expatriates. Tickets on sale soon.<br />
TRAVEL TO NORWAY<br />
A BENEFIT TRIP WITH HURTIGRUTEN CRUISES<br />
We know that a major part of your involvement with NNW<br />
is your deep and abiding passion for Norwegian fjords.<br />
Now is your chance to see them up close and personal<br />
with the Hurtigruten Bergen-to-Kirkenes Norway<br />
Coastal Cruise, from July 8 - 14, 2018. Stops along the<br />
way include Ålesund, Trondheim, the Lofoten Islands, and<br />
Tromsø. The best part? $150 of your travel package will<br />
be donated to NNW! Contact Elise Lalor of Rainier World<br />
Travel at elise@rwti.com or 800.432.4456 for more info<br />
and to get on the list for this breathtaking journey, and be<br />
sure to let them know you're booking through NNW. •<br />
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF NORDIC NORTHWEST? DO YOU LOVE BRODER SÖDER?<br />
Through the end of <strong>2017</strong>, receive a 10% discount every Wednesday!<br />
**Offer valid only at Broder Söder location; current members must have membership card present during transaction.
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS<br />
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GUEST LECTURER<br />
_1_ JOY IBSEN<br />
SEPTEMBER 7, 7:00 PM<br />
Free & Open to the Public<br />
How does the ending of one life<br />
affect those still living? Joy Ibsen, an<br />
N.F.S. Grundtvig scholar, shares a<br />
collection of her own stories dealing<br />
with what happens after death in<br />
her most recent book Here and<br />
Hereafter: The Eternity Connection.<br />
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP &<br />
VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION<br />
SEPTEMBER 10, 4:00 - 7:00 PM<br />
NNW Members/Volunteers: FREE<br />
Guests of Members: $15<br />
While we're thankful for you<br />
everyday, it’s the time of the year<br />
when we throw a party just for you!<br />
Come for a Broder buffet spread, a<br />
silent auction, President's award, and<br />
the unveiling of the newest Legacy<br />
Terrace pavers. RSVP today!<br />
COOK & EAT<br />
_2_ NORDIC AUTUMN<br />
SEPTEMBER 12, 6:30 - 8:30 PM<br />
NNW Members: $20<br />
Non-Members: $25<br />
Join us for the Cook & Eat season<br />
kickoff with Norwegian baker<br />
Melissa Bahen, author of the book<br />
Scandinavian Gatherings and creator<br />
of the blog "Lulu the Baker." She will<br />
prepare a Nordic <strong>Fall</strong> meal. Melissa<br />
will also have signed copies of her<br />
book available for purchase.<br />
EXHIBIT<br />
WINTER COMES:<br />
OREGON'S NORDIC<br />
SKI HISTORY<br />
SEPTEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 31<br />
Free & Open to the Public<br />
Learn about the history of Nordic<br />
skiing, from its roots in Scandinavia<br />
to its prominence in Oregon! Includes<br />
reproductions of both historical and<br />
contemporary ski equipment. Brought<br />
to us by Deschutes County Historical<br />
Society and curated by the Deschutes<br />
County Historical Society and the<br />
Oregon Nordic Ski Foundation.<br />
Sponsored by Hans and Nancy<br />
Sohlstrom.<br />
CONCERT<br />
_3_ SOFIA TALVIK<br />
SEPTEMBER 22, 7:30 PM<br />
New Sweden/NNW Members: $15<br />
Non-Members: $20<br />
Combining her unmistakeable<br />
Swedish roots and the best of<br />
country western influence, singersongwriter<br />
Sofia Talvik has produced<br />
six albums, performed them at both<br />
Lollapalooza and SxSW, and won<br />
international acclaim for her abilities.<br />
Come see her first-ever performance<br />
at Nordia House and see why The<br />
Telegraph named Big Sky Country<br />
one of the best new Americana<br />
albums of 2015.<br />
FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES<br />
SÁMI STORYTELLERS<br />
OCTOBER 6, 7:30 PM<br />
ROOM 171 CRAMER HALL @ PSU<br />
Free & Open to the Public<br />
Hear Sámi storytellers and<br />
performers discuss their experiences<br />
connecting and reconnecting with<br />
their Sámi heritage through art,<br />
music, and community.<br />
CONCERT & STORYTELLING<br />
SÁMI STORYTELLERS<br />
OCTOBER 7, 7:00 PM<br />
OCTOBER 8, 4:00 PM<br />
Adults: $8 | Kids: $5<br />
Heard the Friday Night Lecture<br />
Series and can’t wait to hear the<br />
Sámi storytellers perform their music?<br />
This is your chance to hear through<br />
song the ancient tales of native<br />
Arctic peoples. Perfect for adults and<br />
kids alike.<br />
COOK & EAT<br />
LEFSE<br />
OCTOBER 10, 6:30 - 8:30 PM<br />
NNW Members: $20<br />
Non-Members: $25<br />
Back by popular demand, NNW<br />
member and cook Jean Akre will<br />
conduct a hands-on class on how to<br />
make traditional potato lefse. Lefse is<br />
a participant favorite and comes just<br />
in time to brush up your lefse-making<br />
skills before the holidays.
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CONCERT<br />
_4_ SIBELIUS INSPIRATION<br />
OCTOBER 17, 7:30 PM<br />
FFCPC/NNW Members: $17<br />
Non-Members: $22<br />
This immersive multimedia concert,<br />
to be performed by Finnish cellist<br />
Jussi Makkonen and pianist Nazig<br />
Azezian, explores the world<br />
that inspired the Finnish national<br />
composer Jean Sibelius through<br />
music, film, scenery, sound, and<br />
light displays. The concert takes<br />
the audience to the floral splendor<br />
of the garden of Ainola, Sibelius'<br />
home; a moss forest at dusk; and<br />
the impressive Koli in the midst of a<br />
thunderstorm in North Karelia.<br />
SCANFEAST AUCTION & GALA<br />
OCTOBER 21, 5:00 - 10:00 PM<br />
SOLD OUT<br />
Our biggest fundraiser party of the<br />
year, with a live and silent auction,<br />
elegant three-course dinner, and<br />
much more. All proceeds directly<br />
benefit NNW programs and events<br />
throughout the year!<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
PORTLAND REVELS:<br />
NORDIC TRADITION DAYS<br />
OCTOBER 28, 3:00 - 9:00 PM<br />
FULL-DAY Adults: $25 | Kids: $15<br />
EVENING Adults: $15 | Kids $10<br />
Join Portland Revels and NNW<br />
for an afternoon and evening of<br />
Nordic crafts, music, food, and fun!<br />
The Christmas Revels production<br />
in December this year is based on<br />
an Icelandic folktale and features<br />
music, song, and dance. See<br />
portlandrevels.org for more info.<br />
HARVEST DANCE<br />
OCTOBER 30, 7:30 - 10:00 PM<br />
$5 for Listeners | $12 for Dancers<br />
Annual dance event hosted by Norske<br />
Runddansere with live music by<br />
Hapsala. Wear your Scandinavian or<br />
Halloween costume, and bring treats<br />
to share! Please wear indoor softsoled<br />
shoes to protect the dance floor.<br />
Discounts for Norske Runddansere<br />
and Leikarringen members.<br />
FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES<br />
GUSTAF NORDENSKIÖLD<br />
NOVEMBER 3, 7:30 PM<br />
ROOM 171 CRAMER HALL @ PSU<br />
Free & Open to the Public<br />
Judith Reynolds, scholar of Swedish-<br />
Finnish archaeologist Gustaf<br />
Nordenskiöld, will give a lecture as<br />
part of Finland 100. Nordenskiöld<br />
was among the first people to study<br />
the Pueblo ruins of Mesa Verde. Cosponsored<br />
by Finlandia Foundation<br />
Columbia Pacific Chapter.<br />
COOK & EAT<br />
COOKIES & GLÖGG<br />
NOVEMBER 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM<br />
NNW Members: $20<br />
Non-Members: $25<br />
A class on holiday cookies,<br />
including Honungsbatar (Swedish<br />
Honeyboats) and Joulutortut (Finnish<br />
Stars.) Plus, learn to prepare glögg,<br />
using the recipe which won Nordic<br />
Northwest’s glögg competition last<br />
season.<br />
VINTAGE & BOOK SALE<br />
NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19<br />
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM<br />
Free & Open to the Public<br />
Our annual treasure sale is back,<br />
just in time for the start of holiday<br />
shopping! Find the best of vintage<br />
Nordic clothing, furniture, decor,<br />
books, and music. There’s something<br />
for every nationality!<br />
LUCIA SCHOLARSHIP<br />
SELECTIONS<br />
NOVEMBER 19, 3:00 PM<br />
Open to the Public<br />
Each year we award college<br />
scholarships to young women of<br />
Nordic descent, and you have the<br />
chance to meet the <strong>2017</strong> candidates<br />
at a NNW open house event!<br />
GIVING TUESDAY<br />
NOVEMBER 28, ALL DAY<br />
Join in the spirit of giving! Plan to<br />
make donations online, in-person,<br />
or over-the-phone all day to help<br />
make NNW even greater. You can<br />
also set up monthly donations.<br />
SCANFAIR CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
DECEMBER 2, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br />
DECEMBER 3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM<br />
Adults: $8 | Families: $17<br />
Students & Seniors: $7<br />
Christmas markets are a staple of<br />
Nordic culture. Come experience two<br />
days of NNW’s ScanFair, with over<br />
80 vendors, live entertainment, and<br />
the crowning of our Official Lucia of<br />
Oregon winners. Hosted at Portland<br />
Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Visit<br />
www.scanheritage.org/scanfair for<br />
more info!<br />
JULBORD DINNERS<br />
DECEMBER 2 | BRODER NORD<br />
DECEMBER 15 | BRODER SÖDER<br />
6:00 - 9:00 PM<br />
Tickets: $65 and Up<br />
Celebrate the holidays Nordic-style<br />
with Broder Restaurant's take on a<br />
traditional Julbord dinner. Featuring<br />
delicious food and spiced glögg, you<br />
and your loved ones are sure to have<br />
a fantastic time. Stay tuned for more<br />
information, and possibly additional<br />
dates!<br />
FINNISH INDEPENDENCE DAY<br />
DINNER & GALA<br />
DECEMBER 9, 5:00 - 9:00 PM<br />
Ticketing Info Coming Soon!<br />
Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific<br />
Chapter will hold their Finland 100<br />
Gala at Nordia House. To feature<br />
a buffet spread by Broder Söder,<br />
traditional music, and opportunities to<br />
honor the centennial. More info can<br />
be found at ffcpc.info, or by emailing<br />
finlandiafoundationcpc@gmail.com.<br />
CONCERT<br />
SCANDINAVIAN CHORUS<br />
DECEMBER 17, 4:00 PM<br />
Suggested Donation: $10<br />
The Portland Scandinavian Chorus,<br />
recently returned from a tour of Norway<br />
and Sweden, presents their annual<br />
Christmas concert, bringing you the winter<br />
traditions from each of the lands of the<br />
Northern Lights. •<br />
ALL EVENTS AT NORDIA HOUSE UNLESS<br />
OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL DATES SUBJECT TO<br />
CHANGE. VISIT WWW.SCANHERITAGE.ORG<br />
FOR UPDATES, DETAILS, AND TICKETS.
NNW STAFF<br />
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Greg Smith<br />
Executive Director<br />
Sassa Anders Carver<br />
Special Events &<br />
Operations Director<br />
Chaney Harter<br />
Communications &<br />
Analytics Manager<br />
Minna Lindholm<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
& Weekend Manager<br />
Teresa Fredericks<br />
Content Manager<br />
Laila Simon<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Holly Catalina<br />
Rental Coordinator<br />
NNW BOARD<br />
Mike Nelson<br />
President<br />
Seppo Saarinen<br />
Vice President<br />
Sonja Haugen<br />
Treasurer<br />
Kirsty Dickinson<br />
Secretary<br />
Anton Akervall<br />
John Bergström<br />
Kim Bergenser<br />
Aase Besson<br />
Bob Evenson<br />
Ross Fogelquist<br />
Jimmy Granstrom<br />
Nils Jensen<br />
Leah Jorgensen<br />
Grethe Larson<br />
Katariina Lehtonen<br />
Ken Magnuson<br />
John Nelson<br />
Ralph Tuomi<br />
Tim Wahlberg<br />
BRODER STAFF<br />
Casey Currier<br />
General Manager<br />
Nicole Brannan<br />
Café Manager<br />
Alex Donley<br />
Shift Lead<br />
James Drinkward<br />
Head Chef<br />
LUCIA SEASON<br />
NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS<br />
We are looking for our next Official Oregon Lucia! Each year, NNW<br />
awards a $2,500 scholarship to one young woman of Nordic heritage,<br />
$1,500 to the runner-up, and $1,000 each to the remaining members<br />
of the Lucia Court. This award has been a integral part of the Portland<br />
community since 1956 and it's given educational opportunity to many<br />
women ages 16-20. Apply for the chance to serve the wider Nordic<br />
community and partake in an important Scandinavian tradition! The<br />
application is now online at www.scanheritage.org/lucia-scholarship. •<br />
GIVING TUESDAY<br />
PLAN YOUR END-OF-YEAR GIVING NOW<br />
Giving Tuesday is the nonprofit answer to Black Friday and Cyber Monday<br />
and it takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. NNW has participated<br />
in Giving Tuesday the last two years as the kickoff to our end-of-year<br />
giving campaign. Last year, we raised almost $45,000 from our end-ofyear<br />
giving, which helped fund programming ranging from lectures by<br />
the Deputy Amabassador from the EU to the US to a stunning exhibit<br />
featuring famous Finnish architects' summer homes. Check back for more<br />
details throughout the fall. •<br />
NNW MEMBER NEWS<br />
Congratulations to:<br />
Emma Hunter, our 61 ST Official Lucia of Oregon (2016-<strong>2017</strong>), as she heads off for<br />
her first year at Pacific Lutheran University!<br />
Althea Gray, on her recent marriage to Bob Gauthier!<br />
Our sincere condolences to families and friends for the recent passing of:<br />
William (Bill) Peek. Long-time supporters Bill and wife Judy have been mainstays in<br />
our efforts and he will be missed.<br />
Edward Atiyeh. Edward, along with wife Karen, have been involved with NNW for<br />
20 years, and our thoughts go out to his loved ones.<br />
Larry West. Longtime NNW member, Scandinavian of the Year in 2011, and active<br />
participant in all things Danish. Larry helped us inaugurate our Fastelavn celebration<br />
here at Nordia House, and he will always be remembered here at NNW.<br />
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!<br />
Jennifer Annala, Stephen Bache, Michelle Brenneman, Charles Carlson, Bruce<br />
Cramer, Gary & Patricia Deane, Anne Dosskey, Marilyn Dwyer, Michael<br />
Groszkruger, Bryndis Hjalmarsdottir, Kathy Johnston, Cody Kauppinen Copp, Beth<br />
Kelly, Sybil Latham-Nagata & Jeff Nagata, Rebecca Martin, Ann-Britt & Ray Mathis,<br />
Carolyn & John McMath, Dan Munch, Margit Nellis, Claes & Margaretha Nobel,<br />
Kerri Olson, Anita Osterhaug, Mary Pass, Becky Peterson, John & Sharon Rhoads,<br />
Sue Poulsen, Scott Price, Carol Sersland, Carole Cook & Carl Sgarlata, Rebecca<br />
Taft, Fred Thompson, James Torgeson, Jill Vagt, and Patti Walloch •<br />
Lucia Photography by Alyssa Johnson
All memberships include our quarterly newsletter, advanced notice and ticketing<br />
on programs, invitations to members-only events, and discounts on select<br />
programs. More information at www.scanheritage.org/membership.<br />
BASIC LEVEL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:<br />
BASIC OR SENIOR ($30) Discount on one ticket per event.<br />
SENIOR COUPLE ($40) Discount on two tickets per event.<br />
FAMILY ($60) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event.<br />
SUPPORTING ($120) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event,<br />
plus 2 comp. tickets to Midsummer or ScanFair.<br />
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NNW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit<br />
organization under Oregon<br />
law, tax ID #93-090-1132. Please<br />
consult with your financial<br />
advisor to determine the<br />
appropriate tax-deductible<br />
amount of your membership<br />
in accordance with IRS tax<br />
regulations.<br />
NORSE GOD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:<br />
THOR MEMBERSHIP ($250) Supporting Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to a Nordic Business Council<br />
Luncheon, and listing in our donor recognition in our annual report.<br />
ODIN MEMBERSHIP ($500) Thor Membership benefits, plus: inclusion for one year in our Annual Donor<br />
Recognition list at Nordia House and invitations to an Annual President’s Reception.<br />
FREYA MEMBERSHIP ($1000) Odin Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to ScanFeast, 1 free family<br />
membership to gift a friend, and a once annual 15% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).<br />
VIKING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:<br />
BRONZE VIKING ($2500) Freya Membership benefits, plus: 1 additional complimentary ticket to ScanFeast<br />
(total of two at this level), invitations to Bronze Viking Circle events, including a complimentary reception<br />
with an artist or curator, and a once annual 25% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).<br />
SILVER VIKING ($5000) Bronze Viking Membership benefits, plus: 2 additional complimentary tickets to<br />
ScanFeast (total of 4 at this level), invitations to Silver Viking Circle events, including VIP reception for you<br />
and up to 9 guests (10 total participants) with a visiting artist or curator, and a once annual 50% rental<br />
discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).<br />
GOLD VIKING ($7500) Silver Viking Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. use of Nordia House for an event of<br />
your choice (weddings excluded), invitations to Gold Viking Circle Events, 10 pairs of comp. tickets per year<br />
to select events that are sponsored by Nordia House (ScanFeast and co-sponsored events excluded).<br />
MEMBERSHIP FORM:<br />
NEW ADDRESS<br />
NAME(S) ______________________________________________________________ GOLD VIKING $7500<br />
HERITAGE OR ASSOCIATION ______________________________________________ SILVER VIKING $5000<br />
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ BRONZE VIKING $2500<br />
CITY _____________________________________ STATE _____ ZIP ___________________<br />
FREYA $1000<br />
PHONE ______________________________ BIRTHDAY(S) ___________________________<br />
ODIN $500<br />
EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________<br />
THOR $250<br />
CIRCLE PAYMENT TYPE: VISA / MASTERCARD / AMEX / CHECK / CASH<br />
SUPPORTING $120<br />
CARD # _____________________________________________________________________<br />
FAMILY $60<br />
EXP. DATE ______________________ SEC. CODE ________________________________<br />
SENIOR COUPLE $40 *<br />
MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT: ___________________________________________________________<br />
ADDITIONAL DONATION (OPTIONAL): ______________________________________________ BASIC / SENIOR $30<br />
TOTAL ENCLOSED / TO CHARGE: __________________________________________________ STUDENT FREE **<br />
Make your check payable to NNW, and mail this form to: Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson<br />
Rd. Portland, OR 97223 or join/renew online at www.scanheritage.org/membership.<br />
ANNUAL LEVELS:<br />
* Senior couple beginning at 62<br />
** 16-23 years old w/ student ID
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8800 SW Oleson Rd.<br />
Portland, OR 97223<br />
NON-PROFIT ORG.<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
PORTLAND, OR<br />
PERMIT NO. 4185<br />
IMPROVEMENTS<br />
TO FOGELBO<br />
THE HISTORIC DECK AT FOGELBO HAS BEEN RESTORED!<br />
The deck was designed by Robert Evenson, AIA and NNW board<br />
member, and built by Peter Popa and Legacy Decks & Fence. In addition,<br />
Robert Evenson carved the railings to match the features of Fogelbo. It is<br />
now able to accommodate small- to mid-size gatherings!<br />
This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of Lili and<br />
Alf Gregerson, who gave us a matching $80,000 grant last year in honor<br />
of Lili’s 80 TH birthday, and to all those who helped match it. Many thanks<br />
also to John Nelson, Ralph Tuomi, Seppo Saarinen, and Ken Magnuson<br />
for their help in making the new deck a reality! Ross certainly enjoys<br />
sitting out there to get some sun.<br />
NNW greatly appreciates special contributions like Lili and Alf’s to<br />
support specific aspects of our buildings and mission, including Fogelbo.<br />
If you would like to make a contribution to support this historic treasure,<br />
consider donating to Friends of Fogelbo, at scanheritage.org/donate, or<br />
by calling us at 503.977.0275. •<br />
A huge thank you to these and all our NNW volunteers! Please stay-tuned for our annual report<br />
for a comprehensive look at the contributions of all our volunteers so far through <strong>2017</strong>!