29th annual
Northern Lights Auktion GRAND HYATT HOTEL
Saturday, may 10, 2014
Seattle
Dutch Harbor
Pacific Fishermen
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Cover photo by Frank Martin IngilĂŚ, mayor of Tana, Norway.
29th annual
Northern Lights Auktion
and Gala Dinner
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014
3014 NW 67th St. Seattle, Wa 98117 206.789.5707
www.nordicmuseum.org
29th Annual
Program 4:30 President’s Club Preview and Reception Princessa Room
5:00 Complimentary Champagne and Silent Auction Opening Main Hallway and Princessa Room
6:00 Silent Auction 6:00 Red Section Closing 6:15 Blue Section Closing 6:30 Art Section Closing 6:45 Silver Section Closing
6:45 Seating for Dinner Leonesa Ballroom
7:00 Live Auction & Fund-A-Need Leonesa Ballroom
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Nordic Spirits and Centerpiece Sales
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elcome — and welcome back to many of you — to the Northern Lights Auktion! What a wonderful evening to honor our mothers and our heritage while supporting the Nordic Heritage Museum. We are extremely grateful for the Auktion Committee, the wonderful donations, and the generous support offered to make this gala event a success year after year. As we celebrate the arrival of spring, we also reflect on the brave family members who immigrated to this wonderful country and our commitment to keeping our heritage and history alive. We are seeing the evolution of the next generation continuing our dream of a successful museum and a rich understanding of all that is Nordic and where our legacy began. This auction supports the Museum’s exhibits, festivals, films, featured artists, and children’s programs, all of which ensure the continuing story of our place in this world. We have a staff formed of knowledgeable, experienced, committed, and spirited people. They work hard to keep us connected to our mother countries and their artists, writers, and musicians. They provide us with new exhibits while retaining, documenting, and cataloging precious bits of our history. Old traditions and new experiences blend in the events the museum provides. This network of staff and volunteers is dedicated to ensuring that the vision of the new museum to be built on Market Street becomes a fantastic reality. It has been a pleasure again to work with the Museum staff under the direction of Mary Bond. Their talent in coordinating all the tasks needed to keep a timeline on target culminates tonight. We wish you an enjoyable evening: time spent with old and new friends, a menu that celebrates Nordic and American influences, and the opportunity to purchase unique items and experiences. We are grateful for your generous giving and support. Warmest Regards from the Auktion Committee,
Linda Christenson Co-Chair of the 2014 Northern Lights Auktion
Donna Pedersen Co-Chair of the 2014 Northern Lights Auktion
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elcome to the Nordic Heritage Museum’s 29th Annual Northern Lights Auktion! We have an excellent gala event planned for you this year, with many opportunities to support the Museum by bidding on a wide variety of live and silent lots. This year’s program features a special tribute, as we are celebrating former Board member Einar Pedersen and his lovely wife Emma. Einar and Emma have been longtime supporters of the Museum, and we are thrilled to honor them here tonight. I also wish to extend my gratitude to all who have made this important event possible: the Auktion Committee and our Auktion Co-Chairs Linda Christenson and Donna Pedersen, our volunteers, donors, staff, and, of course, you. Since opening our doors to the public in April 1980, the Nordic Heritage Museum remains the only museum in the United States dedicated to celebrating the culture and heritage of the five Nordic countries. Our dedication to developing diverse and innovative educational and programmatic experiences for adults and children is our most important directive, and the annual auction provides critical funding for these programs. This year’s Fund-A-Need will help further our efforts of sharing Nordic heritage with the next generation. Please support these important endeavors by bidding high and bidding often! Your continued support of our Museum has moved us closer than ever to realizing our goal for a new, dedicated facility on Market Street. This year we endeavor to begin the final design and permitting phase in anticipation of groundbreaking in early 2016. The new Museum will expand our ability to develop the very best in both cutting-edge and traditional programming and will serve as a beacon for Nordic culture in the United States. Thank you for attending this evening’s event and bidding on our auction lots in support of the Museum!
Eric Nelson CEO Nordic Heritage Museum
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Honoree Spotlight Einar and Emma Pedersen hold a special place at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Einar’s parents, Einar and Herbjørg, were involved with the Museum from the very beginning, and it was former Board Member Susan Hanson, Einar’s sister, who convinced Einar to join the Board of Trustees once she had completed her own term of service. As a long-standing member of the Executive Committee and Maritime Task Force, Einar has provided unprecedented guidance and leadership to the Museum for over a decade. Einar and Emma’s promotion and support of the Museum’s Capital Campaign has been an invaluable asset to the Museum’s efforts to fulfill its promise of a mission-built permanent home on Market Street. While the Pedersen family hails from Norway, both Einar and Emma were born in Washington state and have always called the Puget Sound area home. We are proud to recognize Einar and Emma Pedersen, as well as the extended Pedersen family, as an invaluable part of the Nordic Heritage Museum legacy.
Eric Nelson CEO Nordic Heritage Museum
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LookiNg toWarD the NeW NorDiC Heritage muSeum Thanks to the generous support of our funders, donors, and direction from the Board of Trustees, the Museum officially begins the next exciting phase of the journey to the new home of the Nordic Heritage Museum. This summer will mark the start of the 18-month process of permitting and finalizing designs for architecture and exhibitions, with completion of this phase expected in January 2016. The Museum is collaborating with award-winning architecture firm Mithun, which was founded in Seattle by the son of a Norwegian immigrant in 1949 and is a national leader in sustainable design and urban planning. Exhibition design is handled by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, whose list of projects includes the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Gates Foundation Visitor Center. Once the design and permitting process is completed, the project will be ready for groundbreaking in early
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2016, with construction and exhibition installation expected to take an additional 18 months. Groundbreaking in 2016 is dependent upon fulfillment of the remaining $16 million fundraising goal. Commitments need to be secured by the end of this year. This is an ambitious goal, but securing the remaining pledges, with the ability for donors to make pledge payments over the course of the following three years, will allow this project to become a reality. The time is now. Contact the Museum to learn how you can make your mark with the building of this legacy.
Jan Woldseth Colbrese Deputy Director of External Affairs Nordic Heritage Museum
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Around the Auktion! During the Silent Auction, keep an eye out for these great opportunities!
Photo Favors Drop off your coat then step right up for your attendee photo favor! Each bidder will receive a complimentary photo to commemorate the evening. Additional photos may be purchased and make great gifts and mementos. Be sure to stop by with your family, friends, and favorite table mates for a group shot!
Gifts for Gals In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Silent Auction has made it easy to spot lots that make great gifts for the lady in your life! Pink balloons are tied to perfect Mother’s Day presents just waiting to go home with the lucky bidders who snatch them up!
Golden Raffle A Northern Lights Auktion tradition, the Golden Raffle gives bidders the opportunity to win the Live Auction lot of their choice!* Tickets are just $100 each for the chance to win packages worth thousands! Look for Golden Raffle ticket sellers wearing gold balloons.
Don’t miss these great chances during the Live Auction!
Nordic Spirits Kick the bidding off right by purchasing a round of aquavit shots for your table — or send them to another table for a fun surprise! For just $50 for 10 shots, you can keep the party going throughout the evening while supporting the Museum. Every time a round is purchased we ring the party bell!
Aquavit generously underwritten by Old Ballard Liquor Co.
Centerpieces Still haven’t found that perfect gift for the special lady in your life? Looking for one more memento from your evening? It’s not too late! Take home the beautifully designed centerpiece of your choice for just $50, and all proceeds will benefit the Museum! *See page 12 for additional information about the Golden Raffle, including exclusions.
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Menu Starters
Pickled Herring and Brown Bread Herb and Pepper Seared Beef Carpaccio with Fried Capers, Local Cheddar, Little Greens Salad, and Herb Vinaigrette
Salad
Merlot-Pickled Turnips with Watercress, Toasted Sunflower, Citrus Dressing, and Mandarin Wedges Rosemary Bread and Salted Butter
Entrée
Crispy Steelhead Trout and Red Wine–Braised Short Rib with Spring Peas, Marbled Potatoes, and Bacon-Onion Ragout
Vegetarian Entrée
Wild Northern Mushroom Ravioli with Crumbled Local Goat Cheese and Freshly Diced Tomatoes in Olive Oil
Dessert
Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Lavender Cookie and Chocolate Cake with Passion fruit Mousse and Milk Chocolate Cream
Coffee and Tea Service Wines
Chardonnay Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley Wine generously underwritten by Chateau Ste Michelle
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Auctioneer Ian Lindsay Ian is a local actor and drama teacher when not helping organizations with benefit auctions. A member of the board of Shunpike, he works to promote the necessary role of the arts in our Pacific Northwest community. A graduate of Seattle University’s Drama and Philosophy programs, Ian has been honored to serve a wide range of non-profit organizations in raising funds throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. His style helps to keep an event light, fun, tastefully appropriate, and on schedule, which makes Ian a favorite with diverse groups.
Master of Ceremonies Tim Hunter You’ve probably already met Tim Hunter. Over a 30-year radio career, he spent four years as the producer for Larry Nelson at KOMO radio and 19 years at 92.5KLSY radio as the middle man of the morning show, Murdock, Hunter & Alice. Tim is currently the Creative Director at Destination Marketing, a full-service advertising agency in Mountlake Terrace, WA. He writes, directs, and does voice-overs for clients throughout North America. His Norwegian ways began seven years ago when he met his wife, Victoria. Since then, he’s become a member of the Leif Erikson Lodge, Norwegian Commercial Club, the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, and the Nordic Heritage Museum, as well as a board member for the Leif Erikson Lodge and Norse Home. He’s the emcee for the annual N.A.C.C. Juleboard, the announcer for the Syttende Mai parade in Ballard, and has actually emceed seven Lutefisk eating contests. What more do you people want?
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How the Auction Works ExpressPay™ All guests must register for ExpressPay™ service at Registration. By registering for this service, you avoid standing in line to pay for your purchases at the end of the night. Sign up for ExpressPay™ by providing the registration assistant with a VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card, or a signed check made out to Nordic Heritage Museum, which will be run through the payment system and kept on file for the evening. During the Live Auction, you will receive a receipt of your total spending during the Silent Auction. At the close of the auction, your purchases will be totaled and charged as directed. You may proceed directly to the Secure Release area to collect your purchases without stopping at the payment checkout lines. Arrangements may be made for a later pickup date at the Nordic Heritage Museum. All items must be picked up no later than 30 days following the auction. In the event you did not purchase any items, your charge slip or check will be returned ‘VOID’. For questions please contact Deputy Director of Operations, Sandra Nestorovic at (206) 789-5707 ext. 36.
Silent Auction All silent auction sections open at 5:00 p.m. The sections close at staggered times throughout the evening. Please see page 2 for silent auction closing times. Each item offered in the silent auction will have a bid sheet placed near it. Make a bid by writing your bidder number opposite the amount you wish to bid on the form. Please press hard— you are making three copies. You do not have to take the next available amount on the form but may skip ahead to a higher bid price. The next bidder must bid higher than you or bid the guaranteed price to be successful.
Minimum Bid A minimum bid has been established for each silent auction item. You may not bid below this amount.
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Guaranteed Bid Most silent auction items have a “Guaranteed Bid” price. To guarantee that you are the successful bidder, enter your bid number in the box next to the “Guaranteed Bid” price. This will instantly make you the successful bidder and owner of the auction lot.
Closing You may bid on any item in any silent auction section until the section is closed. Announcements will be made prior to each closing. At the posted closing time, a silent auction closer will circle the winning bid on each form and collect the forms.
Golden Raffle During the Silent Auction, guests will be invited to participate in the Golden Raffle. Only 150 tickets will be sold at $100 each. The winner of the raffle will be announced at the start of the Live Auction, and will be allowed to select one Live Auction item. Excluded items: #1 Dinner with Einar & Emma; #23 Nordic by Nature Cultural Tour; #25 Viking Voyage; #26 Week on the Costa del Sol; #27 We Are the Champions. Please keep your eye out for raffle ticket sellers as these tickets are limited and sell quickly!
Live Auction Guests may preview live auction items just outside the Princessa Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt from the time the doors open until the start of the live auction. The live auction will begin during dinner and continue without interruption until all items have been auctioned. To bid in the live auction, hold your bid card up high with the number facing the auctioneer. Either the auctioneer or a bid spotter can accept your bid. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that is merely a fractional advance over the previous bid. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be deemed a legal contract with that bidder to purchase the item. The auctioneer reserves the right to settle any and all disputes, complaints, misunderstandings, errors, and sales at his discretion.
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Fund-A-Need During the live auction, the auctioneer will announce the opportunity to support Fund-A-Need. Please see page 25 for more information about Fund-A-Need and how it supports the Museum. The auctioneer will invite you to hold up your card to pledge $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000 toward this cause. Hold your card in the air until the auctioneer reads your bidder number aloud. You will pay your pledge along with your auction purchases. You may, with our thanks, hold up your auction bid card multiple times to pledge more than one amount.
Checkout (located at Registration) The “bank” will open at 4:30 p.m. Payment by the successful bidder may be made at any time during the evening after the bank opens. Please allow 30 minutes following the close of each silent auction section and 10 minutes following the sale of each live auction item before requesting a receipt. All guests must register for ExpressPay™ service at Registration. Payment in full is mandatory the evening of the auction. Only VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards, and personal checks will be accepted as payment.
Secure Release The Secure Release area will open at 8:30 p.m. Successful ExpressPay™ bidders will receive a report of their purchases at their table shortly after the close of bidding for the Silent Auction. Following the Live Auction, bidders may then proceed directly to the Secure Release area to collect their purchases or arrange for a later pickup date and then depart. All items must be removed the night of the auction, unless otherwise indicated. Larger items may be picked up at the Nordic Heritage Museum at a later scheduled date if needed, but no later than 30 days following the auction. Any items that are not removed or scheduled for a later pickup within 30 days will be considered donations to the Nordic Heritage Museum. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds will be allowed.
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Sales Tax and Tax Deductibility No sales tax is due on items sold at a fundraising event. The Nordic Heritage Museum is a registered 501(c) (3) charitable organization. If the price you pay for an item exceeds its fair market value, the excess portion of the price may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor or preparer for details.
General Rules and Information Please pay attention to all conditions, restrictions, and expiration dates on items and services. Gift certificates do not include tax, gratuity, or alcoholic beverages. Unless otherwise noted, all items and services must be claimed and used by the expiration date. Dates for all trips and events must be mutually arranged with the donor, unless otherwise noted. All reservations should be made at least 30 days in advance. All tickets in travel packages are for coach travel, unless otherwise specified. No refunds are permitted for canceled, lost, or unused tickets and/or accommodations. Airline blackout dates apply to all tickets, regardless of airline. Blackout dates are subject to change. Tickets cannot be reissued or refunded. The Nordic Heritage Museum has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly. All items are sold ‘as is.’ The Nordic Heritage Museum neither warrants or represents, and shall in no event be responsible for the correctness of the descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the property. No statement contained in this catalog or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. The Nordic Heritage Museum reserves the right to withdraw any item prior to bidding.
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LIVE AUCTION 7:00 p.m.
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Dinner with Einar and Emma Value: $1,200
Join Auktion Honorees Einar and Emma Pedersen for an exclusive seafood dinner for 8. To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. Einar & Emma Pedersen
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Nordic Treats for a Year Value: $400 A feast of sumptuous desserts: Two Torska, five dozen each Havreflan, Vinest, and Brysselkex. Share the Nordic spirit with friends and family — or keep all these goodies for yourself! Time to be arranged with baker. Margaret Lidberg
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Norwegian Classic Party for 24 Value: $900 No time to cook and bake? Let Norske Kvinner handle that part! You invite the guests, set the table with your best china and silver, and that’s it! Norske Kvinner will appear with an amazing assortment of the most delectable snitter, Norwegian open-face sandwiches, ready for you to serve with your choice of libations. A large Kvæfjordkake, also called The World’s Best Cake, will wow your guests from the first bite! Schedule your party and relax! To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. Not available November 21–December 28. Norske Kvinner
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Graceful Half-Round Table Value: $750 This elegant half-round, grey table will add interest and look beautiful in your home. Light the candles on the two architectural, stately silver candleholders, and enjoy the gentle, warm glow on the two sleek silver birds and napkin caddy. Mari-Ann Kind Jackson Raiti Waerness
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Nordic Dinner Extravaganza All dinners to be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time.
Norway Dinner Value: $1,000 Enjoy a rakfisk dinner for 10 hosted by Honorary Consul Kim and Krystn Nesselquist. Kim & Krystn Nesselquist
Denmark Dinner Value: $1,000 Join Irma Goertzen, President of the Board, for a Danish Dinner for 8. Irma & Don Goertzen
Finland Dinner Value: $1,000 Let gourmet Chef Gunnar Damström prepare for you a finntastic Finnish Dinner for 8. Pirkko Borland Gunnar Damström Kristiina Hiukka Anne Uusnakki
Iceland Brunch Value: $1,000 Join Margie and Margret for an Icelandic Brunch for 6 – 8 at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Margaret Wright Margret Solvadottir
Sweden Dinner Value: $1,000 Join Honorary Consul Lars Jonsson and Laurie McDonaldJonsson at their home for a Swedish Dinner for 6. Lars Jonsson & Laurie McDonald-Jonsson
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Nordic-American Spirit Value: $2,600 Announce your patriotism with this envy-inducing 24-foot aluminum flagpole. GM Nameplate will install within the Greater Seattle area, so you can enjoy your new conversation piece with ease. Plus, the lucky winning bidder will receive not only an American flag, but also a flag from the Nordic country of their choice. Make sure your country comes out on top by bidding proudly! GM Nameplate Nordic Heritage Museum
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Your Night at the Opera Value: $1,000 Seattle Opera’s 2014–2015 season promises something for everyone, from Mozart’s Don Giovanni to Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. You and your guest will savor a tasty bite at McCaw Hall’s Prelude then attend the opera performance of your choice. After the drama ends, spend the night in a Superia Room at the boutique Hotel Ändra. A bottle of 1996 Chateau Duhart-Milon, Domaines Baron De Rothschild (Lafitte) and accompanying glasses are included for topping off this fantastic evening! Opera gift certificate is unrestricted within the 2014–2015 season performances. Kathleen Stamm Mari-Ann Kind Jackson Hotel Ändra
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Gift Silver Circle Membership Value: $2,500 Give the gift of a Silver Circle membership to the Nordic Heritage Museum! Silver Circle benefits include invitations to special events like private tours of the Museum, exclusive Artist Previews, and recognition on our new donor wall. Being a Member is the easiest way to support the Museum while enjoying educational programs and events designed to enrich and entertain, viewing an active exhibition schedule that promotes Nordic art and culture, and helping with object acquisition and preservation. Membership Committee, Nordic Heritage Museum
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Northern Lights in Your Home Value: $1,000 The magic of the Northern Lights over Finnmark, Norway will grace your home with light and wonder. This archival photograph by Frank Martin Ingalæ, mayor of Tana, Norway, is professionally framed by the Framesmith and will add radiance to any room. Frank Martin Ingalæ Framesmith Mari-Ann Kind Jackson
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Huskies vs. Cougars Value: $1,500 each Huskies: 4 lucky Huskies fans will join a member of UW’s Athletics Department for lunch at the faculty club and a tour of the new Husky Stadium! University of Washington Cougars: 4 lucky Cougars fans will join a member of WSU’s Athletics Department for lunch and a tour of Martin Stadium! Washington State University
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Party at the Museum Value: $1,000 Want to give a special child in your life a birthday party to remember? Throw a party for 25 at the Nordic Heritage Museum! Party-goers will receive a guided tour of the Dream of America followed by festivities in the auditorium. This package includes a party-worthy menu complete with pølse (Norwegian hotdogs), drinks, and cupcakes. Come party till you drop at the Museum! To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. Please schedule the party at least two months in advance. Decorations, additional food, and favors to be provided by the winning bidder. Kim & Krystn Nesselquist
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Eagle Crest Family Getaway Value: $1,250 Nestled against the majestic Cascade Mountains near Bend, Oregon, Eagle Crest is a full-service destination resort. Enjoy seven nights in a two-bedroom town-home. Relax in the hot tub after a day filled with golf, tennis, racquetball, or skiing at Mount Bachelor. Sleeps 6 with a master bedroom, secondary room with twin beds, and a pullout sofa. This timeshare is based on a mutually agreeable date and must be booked by May 31, 2014. Dates fill up quickly and could be limited to November or January. Nordic Heritage Museum
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Sun Rise Canoe Value: $1,200 Inspired by the close ties between his Norwegian heritage and the fishing industry, the subject matter and media of Steve Jensen’s latest offering presents a nautical representation of the relationship between Nordics and the sea. Carved cedar, boat resin, oil paint, mirror, and raw steel. Steve Jensen Studios
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Arty Party at Steve Jensen’s Studio Value: $100/person Only 100 tickets are available for this exclusive event! Please join us at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11th for great food, music, and art! You will be treated to entertainment and delicious food and beverages. Plus, winning bidders will be entered into a drawing to win the Steve Jensen art piece of their choice valued at $1,200! This is a party not to be missed, so purchase tickets for yourself, your family, and your friends! To bid on this item, simply raise your hand and hold up your fingers to indicate the number of tickets you would like to purchase. Steve Jensen & Vincent Lipe Nordic Heritage Museum
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Supper with Sig Value: Priceless Join Sig Hansen, captain of the F/V Northwestern and star of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, for a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. Sig and his wife Ruth will host a traditional Norwegian dinner party for 10 at their home with food and fun for everyone! Don’t miss the chance to spend an evening with this living legend and hear all the stories that don’t make it to television. To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. Sig and June Hansen
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The Reel Deal Value: $850 A carpenter is only as good as his tools, and a fisherman only as good as his equipment. Make sure you gear up with the best of the best. This package includes the Fjord Deep Sea Rod (class 12–20lbs.) and Reel (RS 25), a limited edition set no longer available in stores. Plus, you’ll be prepared for the catch with clippers, digital scale, and the book Mustad: Fish Hooks for the World. Mustad Autoline Inc.
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North Puget Sound Fishing Excursion Value: $1,000 Bring a friend aboard the 26-foot Fjordshark, departing from the Everett Marina, for up to eight hours of fishing in the local Puget Sound waters. All fishing gear is provided, as well as morning coffee, refreshments, and lunch. Once back at the dock, your catch will be cleaned and packed, ready to take home for a delicious dinner! Winning bidder understands that this is not a licensed guide and not a purchased trip, but a guest invitation to board a private vessel. Guests are responsible for acquiring proper fishing licenses. To be arranged for a mutually agreeable Saturday or Sunday between July 26 and October 5, 2014. Hans Aarhus
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Aloha to Lawai Value: $2,000 Spend one week in this spacious condo with a fully equipped kitchen located at Koloa Kauai on the south shore at Poipu Beach. You and five family members or friends can spend a week lounging on the beach or at the three swimming pools and Jacuzzi. Or work up an appetite at the exercise facility or on the new golf course, then enjoy a relaxing meal at the on-site restaurant. Fixed dates: May 14–May 21, 2015. Daily occupancy tax of approximately $6 to be paid by winning bidder. Does not include airfare. Curtis Jacobs
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Deadliest Catch BBQ Value: $100/person Doug Dixon and Tor Tollessen will host an exclusive seafood BBQ and provide a VIP tour of Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, including the F/V Northwestern from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. Keep an eye out for Captain Sig Hansen and his crew! Up to 50 people are invited to join in this unique Ballard experience, which includes a seafood BBQ featuring alder-smoked king crab and salmon and panseared wild Alaskan Weathervane scallops. Prepare your sea legs and we’ll see you Saturday, May 31st! To bid on this item, simply raise your hand and hold up your fingers to indicate the number of tickets you would like to purchase. Doug Dixon, Pacific Fishermen Shipyard Tor Tollessen, Lunde Marine Electronics
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You Choose Cruise Value: $5,000 When you step aboard one of the five-star ships of Holland America Line, you will experience a voyage unlike any other. You can choose any cruise for two (same stateroom) up to seven days in length (based on minimum ocean view stateroom) to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada/ New England. Your journey will include extraordinary dining, spacious staterooms, elegant surroundings, and days filled with new discoveries and gracious pampering by an award-winning crew. Partake in as many activities as you wish or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the beautiful wrap-around teak deck. Certificate has no expiration date and may be applied to other cabin categories or cruise trades at an additional cost. Call World Cruise Reservations to secure a mutually agreeable date. Airfare to and from departure and arrival ports not included, however guests may purchase at an additional cost. Does not include taxes, onboard charges, shore excursions or hotel services charges. Holland America Line
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Winemaker’s Dinner at Loulay $5,000 Your group of 8 will settle in for a once-in-a-lifetime evening hosted by BNY Mellon with special guest Chris Upchurch, winemaker at DeLille Cellars and Upchurch Cellars. Thierry Rautureau, the “Chef in the Hat,” is famed for the now-closed Rover’s, his casual French bistro Luc, and his weekly radio broadcast with Tom Douglas. Rautureau has planned an incredible multi-course dinner at his new restaurant Loulay featuring his take on the typical cuisine of his French background imbued with modern, Northweststyle flair. Loulay is located in the beautifully remodeled space at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, where you will be joined by Chris and Thea Upchurch who will pair each course with the incomparable wines of DeLille and Upchurch Cellars, a true marriage of winemaker and chef creating a genuinely memorable experience for you and your guests. To be arranged at a mutually agreeable date and time. No expiration date. Sponsored by Cat Arnold of BNY Mellon Wealth Management
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Justus Lundegård’s Skånegård 1881 (Farm in Scania 1881) Value: $6,500 Let the pastoral, nostalgic scene from Swedish painter Justus Lundegård (1860–1924) transport you to a simpler time and place. The brushstrokes and play of light draw the viewer in to an authentic Nordic farmscape from times gone by. Per & Inga Bolang
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Nordic by Nature Cultural Tour Value: $6,800 One lucky bidder will join the Great Museum and Natural Beauty Tour and visit some of the world’s greatest historical, natural, and artistic masterpieces throughout Denmark, Norway, and Sweden! This tour highlights the best Scandinavia has to offer from Denmark’s Kronborg Castle to Sweden’s Vasa Ship Museum to Norway’s Hardanger Fjord, and much more! With priority seating and personal greetings at stops throughout the tour, you’ll get the first peek at all this tour has to offer. Travel in style with a beautiful carry-on and travel book collection from Rick Steves’ Europe. Airfare included. Set tour dates: October 15–28, 2015. Far Horizons Travel Rick Steves’ Europe Nordic Heritage Museum
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Fund-A-Need The Nordic Heritage Museum is here because of you. Your support allowed the Museum to open its doors over 30 years ago and keeps those doors open to Ballard and its national and global visitors. While maintaining our relationships with long-time supporters we also engage new audiences, nurturing our roots while expanding our branches wider. Fund-A-Need is a vital aspect of the Museum’s growth, allowing us to create a legacy for future generations by presenting immersive cultural experiences through exhibitions, festivals, and community and educational programs. Last year the Museum presented over 100 public programs, with such highlights as the record-breaking exhibition Scissors for a Brush, the 18th season of the Mostly Nordic Chamber Music Series, PechaKucha in conjunction with the exhibition Bad Art?, the Soup & Cinema film series, and the crowd-pleasing Viking Days and Yulefest. Among the 55,000 visitors last year with whom we shared the Nordic spirit, the Museum served 6,000 children who participated in education programming and visited on school tours. But the Museum is not just here because of you. It is here for you, serving as a community gathering place for lutefisk dinners, Christmas bazaars, and jazz festivals, and hosting such community staples as the Norwegian Male Chorus and Scandinavian Language Institute. We hold dear our ancestors’ heritage with projects like the award-winning Voices of Ballard and Beyond while celebrating contemporary culture and interests with publications like the new Nordic Kultur magazine and the cinematic celebration the Nordic Lights Film Festival. These efforts help to decrease the distance between past and present, between the old country and the new, keeping our stories and our heritage not just alive but thriving. Support of tonight’s Fund-A-Need demonstrates your commitment to the Museum, allowing us to continue our commitment to you.
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Mink Coat Value: $3,000 Turn heads in this vintage mink coat! With its classic styling and superb condition, this size small coat is the perfect statement piece for a night on the town. Curtis Jacobs
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Viking Voyage Value: $5,500 Follow in your ancestors’ footsteps during this breathtaking journey! With round-trip airfare aboard Icelandair, 2 lucky travelers will fly to Scandinavia and embark upon one of the world-renowned Hurtigruten cruises, sailing port to port along the Norwegian coastline and experiencing the charm, hospitality, and magic of Nordic culture. Winning bidders will have the choice of enjoying a 7-day Bergen to Kirkenes cruise or a 6-day Kirkenes to Bergen cruise, both of which offer incomparable views. Hurtigruten travel must be completed between November 15, 2014 and March 15, 2015. Cruise blackout dates apply and include: December 15, 2014 through January 10, 2015. Air travel must be completed by May 10, 2015. Airline blackout dates apply and include: May 21 through September 5, 2014, and December 14, 2014 through January 6, 2015. Allow at least three weeks for processing. Hurtigruten Icelandair
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Week on the Costa del Sol Value: $2,000 Add some spice to your life with one week on Spain’s exotic Costa del Sol! Located in Malaga, this beautiful stretch of beach is home to delectable food and friendly locals. After a lazy day sampling the local fare or lounging beachside, you and 1 guest can retreat to your newly renovated and fully furnished two-bedroom apartment, located in the center of Fuengirola on the Spanish Riviera. You’ll be just a one-minute walk from the public market and three minutes from the beach. Airfare not included. Lars Jonsson & Laurie McDonald-Jonsson
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We Are the Champions Value: $1,500 to 49ers fans; Priceless to Seahawks fans Relive the thrill of winning Super Bowl XLVIII! Experience this guided tour for 4 of Century Link Field, plus the winning bidder will take home mementos to remember the Seahawks’ victory — an official champion football from Super Bowl XLVIII and a limited edition replica of the official Super Bowl Game Coin. Seattle Seahawks Mike Colbrese and Jan Woldseth Colbrese
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South Africa Photo Safari for 2 Value: $6,000 Spend six days and nights in luxury accommodations at Zulu Nyala Safari Game Lodge in the heart of Zululand and the St. Lucia/Sodwana Bay Marine Reserve. In addition to three gourmet meals each day, you will enjoy two daily open Land Cruiser game drives with experienced guides! This picturesque reserve served as the filming location of I Dreamed of Africa (2000), providing the perfect balance of exotic and tranquil. Must be used within two years of purchase date. Does not include airfare, transfers, side trips, personal beverages, gratuities, or phone calls. Zulu Nyala Game Lodge Nordic Heritage Museum
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Golden Eagle Dinner Cruise Value: $250/couple Join Auktion Co-Chairs Linda Christenson and Donna Pedersen on Saturday, September 13th for a fun, relaxing evening of cruising Lake Washington aboard Honorary Consul Lars Jonsson’s 85-foot McQueen M/V Golden Eagle. Available for 10 couples only, this four-hour cruise includes a four-course gourmet meal with wine and all the amenities! Set date: 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014. Lars Jonsson & Laurie McDonald-Jonsson Linda & Carl Christenson Donna & Ken Pedersen
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Nature Meets Nordic Maple Bench Value: $1,200 Add a rustic touch to your home with this beautifully carved fireside bench. Hand-crafted from Washington spalted maple, this piece’s simple lines and unique details allow it to fit seamlessly into any style of home, making this one-of-a-kind bench a distinctive conversation piece. John & Mary Gustafson
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Mariners Scoreboard Operator for a Night Value: Priceless Bring 4 friends to a Mariners home game and before the game, watch batting practice from the field, and stand within arm’s reach of your favorite players. Right before the game, 4 of you will head to your box seats while one lucky member of your party will serve as scoreboard operator for the night! Home game to be arranged with the Mariners. Scoreboard operator must be 14 years of age or older. Arrive for batting practice between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Seattle Mariners
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Lake Washington Cruise and Salmon BBQ Value: $1,200 Join 7 of your friends and family for an elegant cocktail cruise followed by dinner on Lake Washington. Your experience will start with a cruise aboard the yacht Lofoten Spirit and culminate with an intimate salmon BBQ dinner co-hosted by Hans Aarhus at Rick Peterson’s home on the shores of Lake Washington. Rick Peterson Hans & Kristine Aarhus
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Gourmet Kumle Dinner Value: $1,200 Dine in style at this gourmet dinner for 12 at Scandinavian Specialties! Savor all the sumptuous courses this formal kumle dinner has to offer from appetizers and canapés to salmon and lamb sausage, and wash it all down with beer, wine, aquavit, and cognac. This intimate candlelit evening is available at any mutually agreeable date and time, but your hosts suggest planning for November 1st – 30th to capture the spirit of the event! Anne-Lise Berger & Ozzie Kvithammer Bjorn Ruud
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Ballard Oil — Marine or Home Value: $850 Enjoy 175 gallons of #2 marine diesel or home heating oil. Marine diesel is conveniently delivered at Ballard Oil dock, or your heating oil will be delivered directly to your home. Expires May 10, 2015. Ballard Oil Company
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Get Fueled Up by Covich-Williams Value: $1,700 Bring your boat to the Covich-Williams fuel dock to fill up with 500 gallons of marine diesel fuel. Must be picked up before December 31, 2014 by boat. Covich-Williams Co. Inc.
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Canlis Value: $500 Canlis offers fine dining and elegant service to attract stars and wealthy international travelers. Soak in the view of Lake Union, the mountains, and the cityscape as you enjoy a dinner crafted in true Northwest style. Friend of the Museum Canlis Restaurant
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Thank you to the 2014 Auktion Committee and Volunteers for all their support in making tonight a success! 2014 Committee Members Linda Christenson, Co-Chair Donna Pedersen, Co-Chair Evy Danielsen Sigmund Eriksen Jon Hanson Sandy Haug Paul Jacobson Judith Mallory Stephanie Maurer Krystn Nesselquist Barbara Paquette Ashley Russell Berit Sjong Sonja Sorvik Ingrid Tollessen Mary Bond Jan Woldseth Colbrese
Auktion Volunteers The Northern Lights Auktion would not be possible without the many volunteers that help throughout the day and leading up to the auction under the direction of Volunteer Coordinator Michael Ide.
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With Special Thanks to the Board of Trustees Officers Irma Goertzen, President Tor Tollessen, Vice President Rick Peterson, Secretary Hans Aarhus, Treasurer
Ex Officio Eric Nelson, Chief Executive Officer
Trustees Hans Aarhus Curtis Arnesen Per Bakken Steven J. Barker Brandon Benson Arlene Sundquist Empie Ann-Charlotte Gavel Adams Irma Goertzen Peter Henning Tapio Holma Christine Ingebritsen Ken Jacobsen Sven Kalve Lars Knudsen
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Thomas Malone Leif Mannes Lars C. Matthiesen Valinda Morse Allan Osberg Everett Paup Rick Peterson Erik Pihl Vi Jean Reno Berit Sjong Maria Staaf Birger Steen Nina Svino Svasand Lisa Toftemark Tor Tollessen Margaret Wright
Consuls Erik D. Laursen, Denmark Matti Suokko, Finland Kristiina Hiukka, Honorary Vice Consul, Finland Jon Marvin Jonsson, Consul General, Iceland Geir Jonsson, Honorary Vice Consul, Iceland Kim Nesselquist, Norway Lars Jonsson, Sweden
Honorary Trustees Dr. Stig B. Andersen Representative Reuven Carlyle Leif Eie Synnøve Fielding Senator Mary Margaret Haugen Senator Ken Jacobsen Floyd Jones Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles Bertil Lundh Jane Isakson Lea Allan Osberg Einar Pedersen Mark T. Schleck Representative Helen Sommers Senator Harriet Spanel Mayor Ray Stephanson Donald Thoreson E. Norman Westerberg Margaret Wright
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Thank You to the President’s Club Contributing Circle and the Nordic Legacy Circle Members The Nordic Heritage Museum is supported through numerous sources including events, special fundraising campaigns, grants, sponsorships, individual contributions, and memberships. Each is critical to our success. We give special thanks to our President’s Club Contributing Circle Members. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Circle Members respectively commit $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 annually toward membership. Their patronage is vital to our ongoing success. Thanks are also due to our Nordic Legacy Circle Members, individuals who have generously made the commitment to include the Museum in their estate plans. Through the support of these contributors, the Museum is able to carry out our mission of sharing the Nordic spirit.
Gold Circle Members Brandon Benson Francisca W. Erickson Irma & Don Goertzen Allan & Inger Osberg Everett & Andrea Paup Einar & Emma Pedersen
Silver Circle Members Marilyn & Rodney Madden
Bronze Circle Members Hans & Kristine Aarhus Birney Adams* & Lotta Gavel-Adams Stig & Ruth Andersen Curtis & Kimberly Arnesen Catherine Arnold Steven J. Barker Bjorn Bayley Per & Inga Bolang Brad & Pirkko Borland
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Erik & Berit Breivik Jette Bunch Mike Colbrese & Jan Woldseth Colbrese Ross & Lynn Davidson Peter Davis & Kristiann Schoening Anne-Lise Deering Doug & MaryAnne Dixon Earl & Denise Ecklund
John & Linda Ellingboe Raymond & JoAnne Eriksen Nancy & Donald Ferkingstad Synnøve Fielding Anita Fjortoft Jon Halgren Jon & Susan Hanson Ruth Hoegh-Christensen Ernst & Linda Jensen Lars Jonsson & Laurie McDonald Jonsson Sven & Marta Kalve Larry Knudsen Georgene & Richard Lee Lockhaven Development Co John & Hanna Liv Mahlum Tom & Drexie Malone Leif & Cindy Mannes Lars Matthiesen & Yara Silva Egon & Laina Molbak Lyle & Valinda Morse L. Wayne & Alice Jean Moses Eric & Yvonne Nelson Kaare & Sigrunn Ness Ozzie & Joan Nordheim Norwegian Commercial Club Russell Oberg Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, Inc.
Darryl & Jane Pedersen Georg & Nina Pedersen Rick Peterson Arthur Price & Margaret Berge Price Gustav Raaum J. Rogers & Christine Ingebritsen BĂśrje & Aase Saxberg Chris Siddons John & Berit Sjong Jacqueline Sorensen-Pinch Sonja Sorvik Maria Staaf & William Jones Birger Steen Gordon Strand Arlene Sundquist Empie Donald & Kay Thoreson Pam Thorstenson Lisa A. Toftemark Svend & Lois Toftemark Tor & Ingrid Tollessen Dorothy Trenor Larry & Debbi Vanselow Margaret & Richard Wright
Nordic Legacy Circle Lars W. Andreasson Pirkko & Brad Borland Patricia & Robert Charlson Todd M. Clayton Peggy J. Cooper Nancy & Etienne Debaste Paul & Ellen Duernberger Shirley Fjoslien Jon & Susan Hanson Inga J. Hemming Olavi Hiukka Rolf Hokansson Curtis Jacobs Mari-Ann Kind Jackson Bill & Michelle Krippaehne Don Meyers & Kathi Ploeger Egon & Laina Molbak Karoline Morrison
Eric & Yvonne Nelson Russell Oberg Gordon C. Olson Eric & Ingrid Pearson Georg & Nina Pedersen Gustav & Claire Raaum Ann J. Ringstad Dean A. Robbins JoAnne Rudo Vivian Sandaas Chris & Will Siddons Mia Sillanpaa Carol & Norman Sollie Monica R. Stenberg Gordon C. Strand Frank & Jennifer Swant Pam Thorstenson Jacklyn Toman * deceased
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Special thanks to the Nordic Heritage Museum Staff who have offered their time and expertise to make this evening possible! Eric Nelson Chief Executive Officer
Sandra Nestorovic Deputy Director of Operations
Jan Woldseth Colbrese Deputy Director of External Affairs
Katy Ahrens Development Associate
Donna Antonucci Caretaker
Rebecca Bolin Weekend Receptionist
Mary Bond Event Coordinator
Kiersten Bowers Membership & Database Coordinator
Pamela Brooks Finance Manager
Carolyn Carlstrom Bookkeeper
Alison Church Children’s Education Coordinator
Stina Cowan Public Programs Coordinator
Jeremy Ehrlich Adult Education Coordinator
Lizette GradĂŠn Chief Curator
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Lisa Hill-Festa Curator of Collections
Michael Ide Volunteer & Administrative Coordinator
Sara Keats Communications Associate
Kirstine Bendix Knudsen Development Associate, Special Assignment
Mary Ann Namtvedt Gift Shop Manager
Kirsten Olsen Exhibits Coordinator
Christy Olsen Field Development Associate
Kathi Ploeger Music Library Archivist
Ani Rucki Graphic Designer
Jonathan Sajda Executive Assistant
Erin Schadt Marketing & Communications Manager
Bryce Terry Facilities Coordinator
Ariane Westin-McCaw Registrar
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• Free admission & Family-Friendly Activities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ the Nordic Heritage Museum • Special luncheon from noon to 2:30 p.m. @ Leif Erikson Lodge • 17th of May Parade from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Ballard • After-Party @ Anthony’s HomePort Shilshole Bay from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Buy tickets online at www.nordicmuseum.org
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