Winter Spring 2015
Viking Bugle
Eric Nelson, CEO Michael Ide, Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x12, michaeli@nordicmuseum.org
From the Volunteer Coordinator
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From the Volunteer Coordinator
Museum News
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Happy Spring! After a bustling winter,
Volunteer News
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Volunteer Appreciation
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
come back at noon the following Monday, June 8 for the Volunteer Potluck. And somehow it’s not too early to start thinking about Viking Days, on August 22-23! Mark your calendars and start thinking about where you’d like to volunteer. We have begun selecting
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we’re gearing up for another busy few months at the Museum. In April, we’ll kick
volunteers to serve in leadership positions, so if you, or someone you know, is interested in being extra-involved this year, please let me
Volunteer Opportunities
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off with a brand new program, Nordic Nights , an after-hours event. It will take place on the first Thursday of every month,
Volunteer Dinner Invitation
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Assistant, Performance Coordinator, and Grill Master.
National Volunteer Week Information
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Spring Calendar
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and feature extended hours (until 8 pm) and light programming (tours, film screenings, crafts, etc.) We are very excited about this new initiative and look forward to your ideas to make it even better! Spread the word! Our Auktion will be held on April 18 at the downtown Hyatt, and as usual, we’re relying on your support, as day-of-event volunteers, attendees, and/or donors of unique and exciting items or experiences. See page 5 for more about getting involved. On June 1, the Volunteer Council will host the annual Spring Tea , to which all are warmly invited. And if that’s not enough,
know. Remaining positions include Volunteer
Our Museum community recognizes the importance of volunteering by celebrating National Volunteer Week, which is April 12-18. We are again participating in the Reciprocal Admissions Program, and I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to visit other organizations. See page 6 for more details. The Nordic Heritage Museum will formally celebrate our own volunteers at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Awards Ceremony on May 27, and we are very much looking forward to this opportunity to say “thank you” for all that you do! This also your chance to support your own community of volunteers . If you have a volunteer who you wish to nominate for special recognition by the Museum, please let me know
Mark Your Calendar! Save the dates for these upcoming volunteer opportunities. 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!
by May 11. On behalf of the Museum’s staff, thank you for all you do to help us share the Nordic Spirit. We couldn’t do it without you! Sincerely, Michael P.S. Please send me and update if your contact information or your volunteer availability or interest has changed.