A newsletter for the volunteers of the Nordic Heritage Museum.
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Viking Bugle INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Winter 2015 Eric Nelson, CEO Michael Ide, Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x12, micha[email protected]From the Volunteer Coordinator 1 Museum News 2 Volunteer News 3 Volunteer Appreciation 4 Special Thanks 5 Volunteer Opportunities 6 Winter Calendar 7 From the Volunteer Coordinator Happy New Year! I hope you’ve all had a joyful—and restful— holiday season! You deserve it after the fall we’ve had. Packed with programs and events, from the Knitting Conference in October, to Yulefest in November, to a visit from the Norwegian ambassador in December, and lots in between, we kept everyone quite busy! We can once again boast that Yulefest was our best ever, in terms of visitors (8,000 over 2 days); volunteers (275 on the weekend alone, which doesn’t include the many bakers, decorators, set up and prep volunteers we had as well); and dollars (netting over $105,000). It was a tremendous success, and would not have been possible without your support on every level. Thank you! And we’ve already launched right into an exciting new year. Aside from our regular programs and events, Mostly Nordic, Soup and Cinema, Wallenberg, etc., we are also excited about new First Thursday After Hours event which will begin in April, and feature of variety of programs, entertainment, guided etc. This will be a fun opportunity for volunteers looking for some evening opportunities, or a regular monthly commitment. We’d love to hear any ideas for how to make this program a great success. Dates have already been set for our annual special events, and as these are growing in scope, our volunteer needs are growing as well! Please be sure to save the dates! The Northern Lights Auktion will take place on April 18, and the Auktion Committee is actively seeking new members. Viking Days will take place on August 15 and 16, and Yulefest, the weekend before Thanksgiving, on November 21 and 22. Mark Your Calendar! Save the dates for these upcoming volunteer opportunities. President’s Club Luncheon: February 12 Annual Meeting: February 19 Wallenberg Dinner: February 26 Northern Lights Auktion: April 18 Syttende Mai: May 17 Viking Days: August 22-23 Yulefest: November 21-22 *Stay tuned! Other exciting programs and events may be added to the calendar! Viking Bugle Eric Nelson, CEO Michael Ide, Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x12, micha[email protected]Winter 2015 We have many opportunities to take on leadership roles for these events, so if you’re interested in becoming more actively involved in their planning or execution, please let me know! Stay tuned for more details throughout the next few months. Thank you for all you do for the Nordic Heritage Museum! We’re looking forward to working beside you to share the Nordic Spirit in 2015! Sincerely, Michael
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Viking Bugle
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Winter 2015
Eric Nelson, CEO
Michael Ide, Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x12, [email protected]
From the Volunteer
Coordinator 1
Museum News 2
Volunteer News 3
Volunteer
Appreciation 4
Special Thanks 5
Volunteer
Opportunities 6
Winter Calendar 7
From the Volunteer
Coordinator Happy New Year! I hope you’ve
all had a joyful—and restful—
holiday season! You deserve it
after the fall we’ve had. Packed
with programs and events, from the Knitting
Conference in October, to Yulefest in
November, to a visit from the Norwegian
ambassador in December, and lots in between,
we kept everyone quite busy! We can once
again boast that Yulefest was our best ever, in
terms of visitors (8,000 over 2 days); volunteers
(275 on the weekend alone, which doesn’t
include the many bakers, decorators, set up
and prep volunteers we had as well); and
dollars (netting over $105,000). It was a
tremendous success, and would not have been
possible without your support on every level.
Thank you!
And we’ve already launched right into an
exciting new year. Aside from our regular
programs and events, Mostly Nordic, Soup and
Cinema, Wallenberg, etc., we are also excited
about new First Thursday After Hours event
which will begin in April, and feature of variety
of programs, entertainment, guided etc. This
will be a fun opportunity for volunteers looking
for some evening opportunities, or a regular
monthly commitment. We’d love to hear any
ideas for how to make this program a great
success.
Dates have already been set for our annual
special events, and as these are growing in
scope, our volunteer needs are growing as well!
Please be sure to save the dates! The Northern
Lights Auktion will take place on April 18, and
the Auktion Committee is actively seeking new
members. Viking Days will take place on
August 15 and 16, and Yulefest, the weekend
before Thanksgiving, on November 21 and 22.
Mark Your Calendar! Save the dates for these upcoming
volunteer opportunities.
President’s Club Luncheon:
February 12
Annual Meeting:
February 19
Wallenberg Dinner:
February 26
Northern Lights Auktion:
April 18
Syttende Mai:
May 17
Viking Days:
August 22-23
Yulefest:
November 21-22
*Stay tuned! Other exciting programs
and events may be added to the
calendar!
Viking Bugle Eric Nelson, CEO
Michael Ide, Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x12, [email protected]
Winter 2015
We have many opportunities to take on
leadership roles for these events, so if
you’re interested in becoming more
actively involved in their planning or
execution, please let me know! Stay
tuned for more details throughout the
next few months.
Thank you for all you do for the Nordic
Heritage Museum! We’re looking
forward to working beside you to share
the Nordic Spirit in 2015!
Sincerely, Michael
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Museum News
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RECYCLING
UPDATE
Please be sure to sort all refuse
when volunteering at the Museum!
Starting January 1, 2015 the City of Seattle will start fining
businesses whose garbage contains more than 10%
recyclables or food waste, so it will be especially important for
all of us to be mindful of what we toss in NHM’s waste bins.
Compostable paper, including food-soiled pizza boxes, paper
napkins and paper towels, will no longer be permitted in the
garbage. There will be well marked bins and signs throughout
the Museum, so help us out by sorting and disposing of all your
refuse in the proper receptacle.
We thank you for your cooperation!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE As you know, the Nordic Heritage Museum is moving to a new building on NW Market Street, walking
distance from the Burke-Gilman Trail, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and all of the great shops and
restaurants of downtown Ballard. There are many steps in the process of permitting, designing and
constructing our new home, but we’re well on our way!
The total scope of the project costs $45 million. So far we have raised over $28 million, meaning we’re
about two-thirds of the way there! We own the land where the new building will be, and we’re working
with Ralph Appelbaum Associates on finalizing exhibition design and permitting with the City of Seattle.
Construction plans for the new building are in the works, and we’re already dreaming up thrilling new
ideas for exhibitions, programs and community events. We have a fundraising goal of $15 million, which
will keep us on schedule to open the new Nordic Museum in early 2018.
To find out more about the Capital Campaign, or what you can do to help, contact Campaign
Associate, Stephanie Maurer at (206) 789-5707 x32, or [email protected].
STAFF UPDATE Welcome Bob Smith,
Custodian Bob joined us in November, just
before Yulefest and has proven to
be an invaluable part of the team.
Please make him feel welcome!
HALLOWEEN DINNER HIGHLIGHTS
Barbara Paquette wearing foxes; Kerri Keil as Twister, and Julie Coulter as a properly accessioned artifact; Torberg
Eriksen, Bill Weed, Barb Johnson and Penny Barker; and a full house for dinner! A great time had by all! Thank You!
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CALLING ALL KNITTERS!
We are still looking for volunteers with knitting
expertise to be showcased in our Gift Shop! If
you are interested in consigning a knitted piece
in our gift shop, please submit one item of your
choosing to Pamela Brooks by January 30th.
Include a brief description of the item, such as the
yarn used, stitch type, tradition, and the price you
wish to sell your piece for. (Remember we will
double that to arrive at a retail price).
Also include a little bit of information about
yourself perhaps including your ethnic heritage,
how many years you have been knitting, how many
cats you have, in what capacity you volunteer for
the Museum, or anything else you would like to
share.
We hope to showcase all the knitted goods in the
gift shop throughout the winter. You can pick up
your piece at any time if it doesn’t sell and will be
paid promptly if it does!
If you have any questions,
please contact our Finance
Manager Pamela Brooks at
(206) 789-5707 x28 and
happy knitting to you all!
In Memory We fondly remember our dear friends who passed away this fall. Each was a strong support-
er of the Museum and worked hard to advance its mission in different ways. We cherish
their commitment, celebrate their contribu�ons, and will miss them dearly.
If you have photographs or memories oft hose who have passed on, please consider sending them to me. I
will create a slide who in remembrance to present at the Spring Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
Norman
Westerberg Unn Maeland Inga Bolang Gus Raaum
Volunteer Appreciation PAGE
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We thank the
following people for
their dedicated
assistance throughout
the fall!
Fall Program and
Receptions Nordic Knitting
Conference
Alan Lundeen Arlene Amundsen
Barbara Gauch
Barbara Johnson
Barbara Paquette Brandon Benson
Carli Anderson
GeorgeJean Erickson Hallie Stegelvik
Hattie Branch
Jenny Linhoff Jessica Towns
Kathy Macaulay
Margaret Lidberg Mari-Ann Kind Jackson
Mary Ann Namtvedt
Mary Montgomery Mary Olson
Marilyn Sheldon
Mina Larsen
Molly Jones Sandy Haug
Shirley Fjoslien
Rebecca Bolin
Fall Fisherman’s Festival
Dan Kaylor Edla Deppman
Louise Torseth
Marilyn Sheldon
Tod Gangler Lecture
Hallie Stegelvik
Terry Rodriguez
Soup and Cinema Barbara Jeniker
Harriet Kemp
Jan Backman Linda Jangaard
Lorraine Lofgren
Markus Rook Terry Rodriguez
Oregon Swedes Lecture
Hallie Stegelvik
Ballard Best Place Ever
Aron Kitson
Barbara Gauch
Christina Cantillo Hallie Stegelvik
Misty Carman
Sue Gregor
Moomin Lecture
Emily Bolton
NAAC Event
Hallie Stegelvik Rich Johnson
Terry Rodriguez
Icelandic Dinner
Andy Ashmead
Markus Rook
Rich Johnson Sue Gregor
Children’s Christmas Programs
Amanda Munro
Anders Rogers Andrea Faste
Barb Johnson
Barbara Paquette Barneleikarringen
Clara Cowan
Gordon Olson
Heather Kissinger Hanna Cowan
Ingela Wanerstrand
Jan Backman McKenna Taylor
Mary Juntilla
Marilyn Sheldon Mya Norton
Sophia Ingham
Swedish School Vern and Jeannie
Lindquist
Member and Artist
Previews
Affa Sigurdardottir
Barbara Paquette
Carleen See Hallie Stegelvik
Harriet Kemp
Marion Hafterson Margaret Lidberg
Marilyn Sheldon
Mary Lindholm
Pat Loftin Rich Johnson
Sandy Haug
Susan Johnston Terry Rodriguez
Ambassador’s Lecture Rich Johnson
Sue Gregor
Interns/Departmental
Volunteers
Administration Jonathan Wintrip
Collections Ann Willott
Emily McDade
Julie Coulter
Kathi Erickson Kerri Keil
Liisa Mannery
Meghan Lancaster Marilyn Whitted
Development Andrew Bowen
Jean Wirch
Kelly Matson
Exhibitions
Ksenia Darouze Mary Olson
Congratulations to our
newly-trained Docents!
Kari-Lise Alexander
Stephanie Bonner Gloria Chenoweth
Ksenia Darouze
Michelle Eastman Linda Jangaard
Affa Sigurdardottir
Rachael Thomas
Did I miss
someone?
Let me
know!
Special Thanks to the
following volunteer
groups for their
ongoing commitment
to the Museum:
Visitor Services
For keeping our Museum
doors open, and serving
our visitors.
Monday and Thursday
Crew and Friend
For their tireless
dedication and
leadership, and for all
their work to make our
festivals run smoothly!
Nordic American
Voices
For their ongoing work
capturing the stories of
our community.
Welcome New Volunteers!
Emily Bolton
Cesar Lopez
Sarah Peterson
Minda Unseth
Andrea Conway
Sune Sandling
Nora King
Sarah Beggs
Cody Rogers
A Special Yulefest Thanks! PAGE
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We had another unbelievable Yulefest! Thank you all for making it a record-breaking success!
Alan Lundeen
Alexi Oliver
Ali
Alice Andersen
Alissa Margett
Allie Sterling
Amanda Munro
Amanda Mohlenhoff
Amber Seltz
Amy Ostbo
Andrea Bonnicksen
Andrea Michelbach
Andy Ashmead
Andy Bowers
Angie Lee
Ann Bates
Anna Falck
Anna Goss
Anna Wager
Anne Ovenell
Anne Willott
Arlene Amundsen
Arnfridur Sigurdar-
dottir
Astor Rask
Audrey Steinberg
Bailey Wall
Barb Johnson
Barbara Paquette
Barbara Gauch
Barbara Jeniker
Bella Allen
Bengt Hag
Berit Sjong
Beth Bowers
Bill Briest
Bill Weed
Birgitta Beck
Bjarne Jacobsen
Brandon Benson
Brenda Wilson
Brita Johnson
Britt Sellers
Brittany Bryant
Brook Boeskov
Brooke
Caitlin Cotter
Camilla Koczara
Cari Brown
Carleen See
Carli Anderson
Carmen Minaker
Carol Lindgren
Carole Jacobson
Carrie Mass
Cassidy
Chris Galvin
Chrissy Hettitch
Christina Januszewski
Christine Cummings
Cierra
Cindy Johnston
Clara Cowan
Curtis Jacobs
Dagmar O'Brien
Dan Kaylor
Dan Brown
Dave Swain
David Juhl
Dawn Boutcher
Desiree Gobles
Dianne Anderson
Don Meyers
Donna Pedersen
Doug Kilgren
Ed Cook
Ed Egerdahl
Edla Deppman
Eileen Kilgren
Elaine Stevens
Elaine Carpenter
Eli Mrozek
Elida Tepper
Elizabeth Miller
Elizabeth Norheim
Elizabeth Rudrud
Ellen Juhl
Ellen Duernberger
Elmer Skold
Ely Bair
Emilie Ross
Emily Bolton
Emma
Emma Raible
Ericka Newman
Erik Ronning
Erika Almskaar
Erika
Erin
Erin Bailey
Erin Sterling
Eva Ostbo
Fran Whitehill
Gabs
Gates Onstad
Gayle Emick
GeorgeJean Erickson
Gloria Chenoweth
Gordon Olson
Gordon Strand
Greg Henrikson
Greg Stumph
Greta Haagensen-
Roseberg
Greta Buus
Hallie Stegelvik
Hannah Cowan
Hannah Eng
Harriet Kemp
Heather Kissinger
Heather
Heather Sketch-Sander
Henning Buus
Henry Szymonik
Ingela Wanerstrand
Inger Kjosnes
Inger Saltonstall
Ingrid Larsson
Irene Kristjanson
Irene Andersen
Jan Backman
Janelle Guldahl
Janice Kaplan-Klein
Janice Bogren
Jason Brooks
Jason Rudd
Jason Berg
Jenna Gregor
Jenny Linhoff
Jeri Whitsett
Jessica Towns
Jill Wasberg
Joan Christ
Joanne Foster
Joanne Anderson
Jolie Bergman
Jon Halgren
Jordan Eng
Josh Gaynor-Cote
Judith Dern
Judy Bouse
Judy Mallory
Julie Coulter
Julie Gangler
Justus Brown
Kaitlin Kjeldtoft
Karen Abelsen
Kari-Lise Alexander
Karina Nolan
Karl Randolph
Kate Wiebe
Kate Boston
Katherine Rollo
Katherine Kidwell
Kathi Erickson
Kathleen Roan
Kathy MaCaulay
Katie
Keenan Layton
Kerri Keil
Kirsten Chalfen
Kristin Linhoff
Laurie Egerdahl
Leiann Ronnestad
Lennart Larsson
Leslie Klein
Lett
Lexie Carroll
Lisa Wilcox
Lori Larsen
Lorraine Lofgren
Lotta
Louise Torseth
Lucy Smith
Maddie Wonder
Malina Hubler
Margaret Lidberg
Margot Posey
Mari-Ann Kind Jackson
Marianne Livingstone
Marianne Olson
Marietta Ronnestad
Marietta Foubert
Marilyn Sheldon
Marion Hafterson
Marisa Way-Rogainis
Marit Thomson
Marjorie Graf
Markus Rook
Marta Kalve
Mary Lindholm
Mary Olson
Mary Ann Stewart
McKenna Taylor
Megan
Mia Svensson
Michelle Eastman
Mike Colbrese
Mina Larsen
Minda Unseth
Miranda
Molly Jones
Mya
Nancy Ferkingstad
Nathan Kruse
Nic
Nick Cowan
Nigel Thomas
Nola Irish
Obert Ronnestad
Orva Anderson
Oscar White
Pat Loftin
Pat Skold
Pat Charlson
Paul Jacobson
Peder Jensen
Penny Barker
Penny Curtis
Peter Cohen
Peter Schroeder
Pirkko Borland
Priscilla Featherstone
Rachael
Randi Parker
Rebecca Janssen
Rich Johnson
Richard Svensson
Rita Vermala-Koski
Robin Hanley
Ron Hornung
Ronda Holmdahl
Ryley Mandigo
Sandra Wakefield
Sandy Haug
Sarah Peterson
Seth Schromen-Wawrin
Sharmon Cooper
Sharon Lucas
Shirley Fjoslien
Shirley Dronen
Solveig Rask
Solveig Myrseth
Sonja Sorvik
Sonja Ferkingstad
Sophia Ingham
Stephanie Bonner
Steve Johnston
Steven Luksan
Sue Gregor
Susan Haris
Susan Johnston
Susie Blue
Sven Kalve
Sylvia Vikingstad
Tara Boucher
Tay
Terry Rodriguez
Tess
Therese McRae
Tiara Adler
Tim Hunter
Tinerra
Todd Clayton
Tone deKlaver
Troy Monson
Vaughn Kiefer
Victoria Sangrey-Hunter
Volunteer Opportunities
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New Program: Nordic Nights:
First Thursday After Hours We are launching a brand new After Hours event,
which will take place on First Thursday evenings
beginning in April. The Museum will be open late,
and feature a variety of programs, family-friendly
activities, guided tours, entertainment and
refreshments.
Volunteer opportunities will include the following:
Greeters at Admissions
Refreshments Assistants
Bartenders
Docents
Crafts/Activities Assistants
Gift Shop Volunteers
Membership Assistants
Set Up/Clean Up Volunteers
And more!
If you’re interested in getting involved in this new
endeavor, or would like to learn more, please contact
