Winter 2015
Viking Bugle
Eric Nelson, CEO Michael Ide, Volunteer Coordinator, (206) 789-5707 x12, michaeli@nordicmuseum.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Volunteer Coordinator
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Museum News
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Volunteer News
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Volunteer Appreciation
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Special Thanks
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Winter Calendar
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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! 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