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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 />

Free and open to the public. •<br />

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>!

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