Viking Bugle
Fall 2015 Yulefest Edition
Eric Nelson, CEO Michael Ide, Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x12, michaeli@nordicmuseum.org Gloria Chenoweth, Interim Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x 12, gloriac@nordicmuseum.org
From the Interim Volunteer Coordinator INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Interim Volunteer Coordinator
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Viking Days Photos
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Museum News: Staff Updates
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Museum News
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Volunteer News
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Thank you Volunteers! Volunteer Opportunities Fall Calendar
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Fall is just around the corner as we are still enjoying memories of yet another great Viking Days! I was thrilled to see such a good turnout and was equally satisfied to witness our staff and volunteers working side by side to make sure our visitors were entertained, happy and well fed! Since this was my first Viking Days, everything was new to me and I was afforded the unique opportunity to see how well our new volunteers worked with the seasoned veterans in such a collaborative and successful way. Thanks so much to all of you who participated in this fun event! We are now looking ahead to the schedule of events for the next few months. One important change to the schedule is the Nordic Culinary Conference originally scheduled for October 2-4. The Museum has decided to postpone the event until May of next year. It will afford us more time and resources to make the event a truly innovative experience. Look for more information about the event in the near future.
others coming up. The museum staff has put together a great calendar of events for the fall. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors and encourage them to join us during this exciting time at the museum!
In addition we are looking ahead to one of our biggest events, Yulefest, which takes place on November 21 and 22. This popular Nordic Christmas celebration offers traditional Scandinavian entertainment featuring fiddlers, singers, and folk dancers and hand-crafted gifts from our many Nordicinspired vendors to finish your gift shopping early this year! Nordic specialty treats will available at several locations in the Museum, including open-face Scandinavian sandwiches at the Nordic CafĂŠ; krumkake and lefse in the Kaffestuga; and, in the Bodega, glĂśgg and a selection of Nordic beers. As always, we rely on our volunteers to help make it a great success! Information about how to sign up, as well as some special volunteer opportunities are described in detail in the Volunteer Opportunities section. It is a pleasure and a privilege working with you all! Thank you! -Gloria
We continue to receive rave reviews about our new temporary exhibit, Keep Clam and Carry On: The Ivar Haglund Story. On September 24, historian Paul Dorpat will be on hand to tell the unique story of this amazing restauranteur and Puget Sound Legend. Take a look at the events calendar on the last page for details about this event as well as many One of our young volunteers!
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Museum News
Viking Days!
Museum News Staff Updates: WELCOME!
Jenny Iverson is our new Event and Sponsorship Coordinator. Jenny has a background in science education, community engagement, and plenty of experience working with non-profits. She has held a variety of positions such as Science on Wheels Teacher, Naturalist, Park Ranger, Site Manager for a 21st Century Community School, and nanny. She grew up in Eastern Washington and claims Swedish heritage!
Nick DeCicco is our new Grant Writer. Nick recently completed the University of Washington’s Museum Studies Certificate Program, and received his MA in Public History at the University of Albany in New York. He has served as a Collections Manager at FASNY Museum of Firefighting , and was the Historic Site Interpreter at Johnson Hall State Historic Site. Nick comes to us with a background in sales at AAA Washington and has been an active volunteer at a host of cultural attractions, including MOHAI, Olympic Sculpture Park and NHM.
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Museum News/Departmental Highlights
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Collections Department Update Here are some new additions to the NHM permanent collection. Enjoy! Emo dress by Marita Huurinainen (2011). Green fabric made of wool and peat moss. It was featured in the 2015 temporary exhibition "Finland: Designed Environments" (March 12-July 26, 2015).
Scale model of the MS Kungsholm, under the Swedish American Lines. Model is made of plastic, wood, and includes interior lighting.
Pair of men's ski mittens: brown leather, ca. 1954. These mittens were worn by the donor, David Newton, when cross-country skiing as a member of the Kongsbergers Ski Club of Seattle during the 1950s.
Look what’s new at the Museum Store!
First of all, thank you to all the volunteers that helped to make Viking Days a great event!!!! We have some beautiful new pieces from Iittala of Finland. The new Tanssi design is colorful and evocative of a theatre production. We will be transitioning into children’s theme for the upcoming Member appreciation days, look for Nordic themed toys, books and games. Yulefest is just around the corner and we will be bringing out all of our favorite seasonal items and décor by early November to get us in the mood for the holidays!
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Volunteer News
Congratulations!!
In Memory Naomi Briest, longtime supporter and volunteer of the museum passed away on September 15. Her generous and kind spirit will be greatly missed by the Nordic Heritage Museum family. Our condolences go to Naomi’s family including her son, Bill Briest, one of the museum’s longtime members of the “Thursday Crew”.
We’re pleased to announce that after 2½ years volunteering at the Museum, Jonathan Wintrip has retired his volunteer position in order to take a paid position at Taco Bell! Thanks for all of your help over the years, Jonathan, and congratulations on your new job!
COCKTAIL PARTY!! To show our appreciation for all you do to support the Nordic Heritage Museum, you are cordially invited to join us for an evening of good fun and great company! Costumes are welcome!
Wednesday, October 28
5:30 - 7:30pm at the Museum Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served! Please RSVP by the Friday, October 23rd. michaeli@nordicmuseum.org or gloriac@nordicmuseum.org
VOLUNTEERS! The Nordic Heritage Museum offers Volunteer L&I coverage. For more information contact Pamela Brooks at pamelab@nordicmuseum.org.
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Thank you Volunteers! Viking Days! Robert Abrahamsen Carli Anderson Orva Anderson Bette Andore Kelli Arntzen Jennifer Asmundson Jan Backman Erin Bailey-Sun Lauren Banquer Ann Bates Birgitta Beck Kevin Beder Brandon Benson Anne-Lise Berger Holly Bergstrom Rae Bittle Gail Blaine Janice Bogren Andrea Bonnicksen Judy Bouse Karen Brandstrom Tate Brasel Bill Briest Jason Brooks Dan Brown Ricardo Carmenetti Elaine Carpenter Kirsten Chalfen Patricia Charlson Peter Cohen Lily Cohen Rich Colbrese Julie Coulter Hannah Cowen Christine Cummings Kristine Dalby Tara DeCicco Edla Deppman Judith Dern Janice Dobbs Corey Dowty Shirley Dronen
Ellen Duernberger Katelyn Duskin Chris Dysart Sally Eagan Michelle Eastman Clara Erickson GeorgeJean Erickson Anna Louise Falck Shirley Fjoslien Art Forland Abigail Fredrickson Chris Galvin Adam Goff Cheryl Goodwin Marjorie Graf Leslie Graham Jenna Gregor Sue Gregor Greta Haagensen-Roseberg Marion Hafterson Carina Halgren Jon Halgren Bobbi Jo Hall Robin Hanley Christina Hansen Chris Hardy Sophia Rose Hart Chrissy Hettich Ronda Holmdahl Ron Hornung Malina Hubler Sophia Ingham Maurie Inglis Jennifer Jackson Barbara Jeniker Peder Jensen Brita Johnson Mary Ann Johnson Rich Johnson Susan Johnston Molly Jones Janice Kaplan-Klein
Dan Kaylor Carol Kennedy Clare Kennelly Vaughn Kiefer Doug Kilgren Eileen Kilgren Bergman Aaron Kitson Leslie Klein Elaine Knudson Emily Kristjanson Irene Kristjanson Mina Larsen Ryan Larson Ingrid Larsson Lennart Larsson Angela Lee Derick Lee Margaret Lidberg Mary Lindholm Lorraine Lofgren Pat Loftin Sharon Lucas Alan Lundeen Kathy Macaulay Judith Mallory Peter Maurer Carrie Mass Melisa McChesney Lauren Messenger Jane Middleton Scott Miller Don Milsted Arya Monson Eli Mrozek Celeste Murphy Martina Mydliarova Solveig Myrseth Mary Ann Namtvedt Ericka Newman Karina Nolan Jeff Norman Merle Norman
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Thank you Volunteers! Viking Days cont.
Seafoodfest
Shawn Olsen Gordon Olson Marianne Olson Mary Olson Gates Onstad Francine Palaez Barbara Paquette Logan Pivonka Karl Randolph Phoebe Reed Larry Ringstad Anders Rogers Judy Roller Erik Ronning Jason Rudd Elizabeth Rudrud Catherine Salthouse Inger Saltonstall Angela Sams Molly Schmidt Carleen See Amber Seltz Marilyn Sheldon Berit Sjong Sonja Sørvik Marietta Stark Foubert Hallie Stegelvik Mary Ann Stewart Gordon Strand Greg Stumph Jordan Swain Henry Szymonik Elida Tepper Louise Torseth Minda Unseth Ingela Wanerstrand Noel Wannebo Bill Weed Oscar White & Family Ian Willson Brenda Wilson Amanda Witt Nancy Zinn
Brandon Benson Bill Briest Sandy Haug Ron Hornung Michelle Eastman Dan Kaylor Aaron Kahn Karl Randolph Marilyn Sheldon Affa Sigurdardottir Bill Weed
Crayfish Dinner Rich Johnson
Don Meyers Doug Dixon Andreas Weisweaver Rebecca Janssen Angie Lee Kerri Keil Greg Stumph Anna Roach Kari Pelaez Linda Jangaard Galen Davis Larry Ringstad Yana Kesala Heather Kissinger Michael Fiegenschuh
Árstiðir Concert Jason Brooks Toni Eaton Greg Henrikson Aaron Kitson Don Meyers Kim Myhre Marcus Rook
Member Previews Rich Johnson Margaret Lidberg Barbara Paquette Marilyn Sheldon Mary Lindholm
Nordic Nights Hallie Stegelvik
Ivar’s Exhibition Brandy Thomason Morgan Shaw Margo Carn Bill Weed Chris Hardy Ron Hornung Karl Randolph Maury Inglis Bill Briest
New Volunteers and Interns Sharon Andrews Lauren Banquer Tate Brasel Adam Kitson Anne-Lise Berger Lauren Messenger Melissa McChesney Rachel McKean Martina Mydliarova Sarah Peterson Shelby Posey Catherine Salthouse Brenda Wilson
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Thank you Volunteers! Crafting the Ivar’s Exhibit
Correction: In the last Viking Bugle, Kris Ewing was left off our list of Mostly Nordic volunteers! We regret the omission. Kris has worked hard on Mostly Nordic, mostly behind the scenes, since it began over 20 years ago. Her work has added to the high quality of the program. Thanks Kris, for all of your efforts on behalf of the Museum!
Volunteer Opportunities
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Special Opportunities: We have something for everyone! Most volunteer shifts are between 9:30 and 5:30 on Saturday and Sunday. For you early risers, there are opportunities to help us get ready as well! Available Thursday and/or Friday or Monday? Set up and tear down includes setting up booths, tents, tables and chairs; specific area support.
November 21-22
Sign up to Volunteer! Visit www.nordicmuseum.org to sign up on-line! -or-
complete the attached form Available in the hard copy version of the Viking Bugle. -or-
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly! 206-789-5707 x12 or michaeli@nordicmuseum.org
Goodies to Go at YULEFEST! This highly successful tradition during Yulefest needs a new Coordinator. The Museum is looking for someone to take the lead for the project, find and coordinate bakers, price and package the goodies and sell them at the event. This is an opportunity to continue a beloved part of Yulefest! If you’d like to apply for this opportunity, please contact Michael Ide at 206-789-5707 X12 or email her at michaeli@nordicmuseum.org THANK YOU!
Wanted! Silent Auction and Raffle Prize Items for Yulefest! We need YOU to help us find quality items that will entice folks to bid on for the Silent Auction, or buy raffle tickets to support our museum! Items such as vacation packages, airline tickets, artwork, Nordic plates, theatre or music performances, etc. are all great ideas. Opportunities for great items can be found through friends, family and business associates. Please contact Jenny Iverson: jennyi@nordicmuseum.org for more information about donating items. THANK YOU!
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Fall Events October Thurs
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All Day
Free First Thursday
Thurs
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10 - 11 am
Nordic Stories: Trolls: Good Babies, A Tale of Trolls, Humans, a Witch and a Switch
Thurs
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4 - 8 pm
Nordic Nights After Hours : Ballard Jazz Combo
Saturday
3
11 am - 6 pm
Fisherman’s Festival Outreach
9 am - 3:30 pm
Ornamental Wood Carving w/ Eric Holt
Sat 3, Sun 4-25 Thurs
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7 pm
Extra Legroom for My Piano, Please! Magus Martensson in concert
Saturday
10
1 -4 pm
Introduction to Twined Knitting w/ Mary Rourke
Tuesday
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12 noon
Soup and Cinema: Elling (Norway)
Fri and Sat
16-31
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Rosemaling with Marilyn Hansen
Saturday
17
2 pm - 5 pm
Craft School: Mead Making
Thursday
22
7 pm
Concert: Marin/Marin
Saturday
24
2 –4 pm
Scandinavian Genealogy Research
Wednesday
28
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Volunteer Appreciation Party
November Sun
1
1 pm
Knit Cafe
Tuesday
10
12 pm
Soup and Cinema
Sat, Sun
21, 22
9 am- 5 pm
Yulefest
December Sat
5
10 am and 2 pm
Æbleskiver Cooking Class
Sat
5
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Gingerbread House Program
Sun
6
9 am-5 pm
Knit Cafe
Sun
6
1-3 pm
Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia
Tue
8
12 pm
Soup and Cinema
Thurs
10
7 pm
Member Preview: Skäl Scandinavian Spirits