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Norwegian House Society’s
AVISA
Spring 2015 edition
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It has been a year now that I have served as president of Norwegian House Society. It was a year in which I did not
accomplish as much as I had planned, but that was due to health issues, including major surgery. Throughout it, I managed not to miss any of our Board meetings. The NHS Board is comprised of 14 dedicated volunteers, whom I would
like to thank for all of their Volunteerism!
The Raspeball dinner held in February was a great success, and was a sell-out. Those that worked on it were a combination of new and old committee members. We appreciate the former committee members willing to assist and teach to
ensure that our annual Raspeball dinner continues into the future.
Our next event will be the Munin Pork Dinner on March 20th. This is a major fundraiser for the Munin Viking ship,
which is currently at the Scandinavian Centre undergoing some much needed “dry dock” repairs. We hope to have her
back in the water sometime soon, so that she can be out sailing again. The Pork Dinner is always a great time, so mark
your calendars and get your tickets early. Food, entertainment, camaraderie …. guaranteed to be a good time, well worth attending. We are also
in the early planning stages for the 17th May dinner. It will be held on Sunday, May 17th and we hope that it will also be very well attended. So,
dust off your bunad and watch for more details. These events are all organized and put on by volunteers, and it is a little disheartening when the
attendance is not what was expected, so make sure that you support the events.
If you would like to contact NHS, we have a new email. It is norway@scandinaviancentre.org If you would like to be added to an email list to
receive news and events notices, please forward your email address to us. If you previously received emails of upcoming events in between the
quarterly Avisa’s, and no longer receive them, it may be that we do not have a current email address for you? We will “blind copy” the notices
so others will not see your email address when it is sent out as a group.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held March 25th at 7 p.m. It is your organization! Come out and learn what is happening at the Centre and
with Norwegian House Society. There will be coffee and “goodies” served and I hope to see a lot of our members there.
Best regards,
regards Ron Stubbings, President, Norwegian House Society
NORWEGIAN HOUSE SOCIETY
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TAKE NOTICE:
The Annual General Meeting
of Norwegian House Society
Will be held at
the Scandinavian Community Centre
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby BC
Wednesday, 25th March 2015 at 7 p.m. to:
1)
2)
3)
Consider the reports of the Directors
Consider the Financial Statement for the year
ended December 31, 2014
Resolutions
4)
Elect Directors for the coming year
5)
Transact such other business as may properly
come before the meeting
The Nominating Committee is pleased to
announce that all fourteen of the current
Directors are standing for re-election.
Additional nominations may be
made from the floor
SCANDINAVIAN COMMUNITY
CENTRE SOCIETY
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Take Notice:
The Annual General Meeting
of the Scandinavian Community Centre Society
will be held at the
Scandinavian Community Centre,
6540 Thomas Street,
Burnaby BC
Thursday 16th of April 2015
at 7:00 p.m. to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Consider the reports of the Directors
Consider the Financial Statement for the year
ended 31st December 2014
Resolutions
Elect Directors for the coming year
Transact such other business as may properly
come before the meeting
Agenda for the Annual General Meeting
will be posted at the Scandinavian Centre
30 days before the Meeting
Be sure
to come &
support your
Viking ship
Munin
At the
March 20th Pork Dinner
Fundraiser
details page 2
Index:
President’s Message ……
March events ……….
Ongoing activities …..
April events ……
May events …
June events ……
Board of Directors ……..
Genealogy ……………..
page 1
page 2
Page 3
page 4
page 5
page 6/8
page 7
page 3
Kaffestuen ………………
Membership rates ……….
ScanSports ……………..
Seniors Lunches ………..
Viking ship Munin ……..
page 3
page 8
page 2
page 3
page 8
ScanSports Report
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
The ScanSports committee is very busy trying
to organize sporting events for the whole family. The December 26th Family Skating Party
was a great success!
PORK DINNER
For Viking Ship Munin
Friday, March 20th
ScanSport’s Sun Run Team. Get Ready!
Join our ScanSport Sun Run Team! - we encourage
all interested runners to join the Scan Sport team to
run in the Sun Run on April 19th.
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register.vancouversunrun.com and pay ScanSport by March 16th. ScanSport will pay $10 toward your participation. To prepare for the run you
can join the Scan Sport team every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. at the Burnaby Lake Trail Head.
Get together with your team following the Sun Run
for a well deserved brunch.
Cash Bar 6 pm
Our Traditional Pork Dinner 7 pm
With crackling, salad, vegetables & dessert
(gluten-free; dairy-free choices)
Sing-a-long to lively Seagoing songs by Corryvreken
COST: Adults $30 pp
Teens 13 to 17 yrs: $15 pp …. Children 6 to 12 yrs: $5 pp
Children 5 & under: free but be sure to book a seat for them
All tables will be pre-seated
March 14th … Fun in the Snow at Cypress
Mountain. If we have snow, we will have an
event planned for the family including tubing, skiing or snow shoeing.
For tickets contact: Anne Haug 604 943 0340
annehaug@eatlink.ca
June 20th at 9 a.m. Paavo Nurmi Run
Start your Midsummer events by doing the 10 k
Paavo Nurmi Run on the Burnaby Lake Trail. The
whole family can have fun and begin the morning
with a run. There will be t-shirts, medals and refreshments. Look for details on registration for this
event.
Purchase by March 13th please
Make cheques payable to: Norwegian House Society
& drop off or mail to: Norwegian House Society
c/o Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St, Burnaby BC V5B 4P9
September 18th: Golf Tournament
Dust off those golf clubs and note the date for the
third annual Scandinavian Centre Golf Tournament
to be held at the Burnaby Golf Club.
All golfers are welcome and the play is Texas
Scramble with an extra chance of winning at Pitch
and Putt. After the game the banquet will be held at
the Scandinavian Centre. Funds collected will go to
support youth programs in the community.
IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER IN SOME CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT
Contact: SONJA B
sonjabusch@hotmail.com
604 522 4567
SCANDINAVIAN BUSINESS CLUB
For more info contact:
scansport@gmail.com or
www.facebook.com/ScansportsBurnaby
Twitter:@ScanSportsBby
Norwegian Rep: Carol Mitchell
Join us for monthly
Dinner meetings
the second Wednesday of the month
March 11 - April 08 - May 13 - June 10
TORSKEKLUBBEN
Men’s Cod Dinners
Thursday, March 26th & May 28
Happy hour: 6 pm
$30 pp
Dinner 7 pm
Join us for singing, storytelling
and camaraderie
Please reserve in advance
call Bent Nielsen 604 321 3392
Or Peter Kirsebom 604 535 4985
Or Tor Olufsen 604 294 0749
All are welcome Members and non-members alike.
Evenings begin with an hour of networking & fellowship
followed by a delicious Scandinavian dinner.
We conclude with a featured speaker
on a variety of interesting topics
Register & pay online
Or email Susan at RSVP@sbc-bc.ca
or call 604 484 8238
Check events page on our website
for information on future meetings,
payment options etc
www.sbc-bc.ca
KAFFESTUEN
Sundays from 2 to 4 pm
Norwegian conversation & coffee in the Norway room
Snakker du Norsk?
Topics are many & varied
Everyone is welcome for coffee & cookies
Learning Norwegian? Come along and practice.
Have company from Norway? Bring them along.
Emigrated from Norway? Come & speak Norsk
For more info or to confirm dates, stat holidays,
Any time changes or to receive email reminders
phone Eva Lindzen 604 581 3376
or email Judith Anderson judithanderson@shaw.ca
Sponsored by Norwegian House Society:
No charge
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
We hope to see you at many
of our upcoming events and activities.
Peter Cruikshank
Maggie Rich
J. Michael Ronnekleiv
Anne & Palmer Ulvild
My apologies if we missed any new members
DROP-IN GENEALOGY ADVICE
By the Scandinavian Cultural Society
& BC Genealogy Society
Specifically on the Nordic countries.
Don’t know where to begin?
Need help with the next step?
Need help translating documents from the Nordic languages?
Regular help sessions are held at the Scandinavian Centre
approx one Saturday a month at 1 pm
March 21 April 18 May 16
Contact: Poul Erik Rasmussen
sonofrasmus@shaw.ca tel: 604 526 1233
Anyone new to family search, bring all the information you have
and we will get you started on an interesting hobby.
We will also help people along the way in their ongoing search for
records of their ancestors and descendants of long ago relatives
in the Nordic countries and North America.
Wireless internet connection available in the classroom
if you wish to bring your laptop.
SCANDINAVIANS 55+
Join us for monthly luncheons
at 12 noon
Friday, March 13 - April 10 - May 08 - June 12
Come and socialize with your fellow Scandinavians.
There is a fee of $3 if you bring a plate of sandwiches,
cakes or cookies to share
OR $8 if you prefer not to bring food.
Questions? Or suggestions for entertainment
Tor Olufsen 604 294 0749
Support Norwegian
Cultural Activities
By donating or by making bequests
to the Norwegian House Society
you support its cultural and educational activities
and also contribute to the operation
of the Scandinavian Community Centre
Norwegian House Society is a
registered non-profit charitable society.
Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25
Thank-you to the following for your
generous donations in 2014
in support of Norwegian House Society!
DONATIONS TO NORWEGIAN HOUSE SOCIETY
$600
DONATIONS 2014 for THE MUNIN
$638
Kim Blake-Gishwes
Stein Gudmundseth
Jonathan Smyth
Lorna Scobbie
Donations
In Memory of Art Priest: $125
Jon & Ingrid Ingdal
Aage Karlsen
Raymond & Else Bardsnes
ThankThank-you
for all the sympathy and support
on the death
of my husband Ralph,
it provided great comfort
Aaslaug Boulier
NORDIC CULTURAL WEEKEND
At the Scandinavian Community Centre
April 11th & 12th, 2015
Register by April 4—class sizes limited
Scandinavian Cultural Society
is pleased to present
NORDIC SPIRIT 2015
Sign up for one or more classes:
Saturday & Sunday 9:30 am: Two Day Norwegian Rosemaling
& Swedish Kubits folkart painting with Aaslaug Boulier
Saturday morning 9:30 am: Norwegian Lefse making with Susan Strang
Saturday afternoon 1:30 pm: The art of making Open-faced sandwiches
with Tina Taylor
Sunday all day 9:30 am: Nordic Wood Carving with Anita Jacobsen
Sunday morning 9:30 am: Swedish baking with Sandra Benholm
Sunday afternoon 2 pm: Swedish Folk Music Workshop
with Daniel & Rebecka Westin
Expand your horizons and learn a craft or a new recipe
Classes will be 1/2 day, full day or 2 day
depending on the activity.
Adults: fees $10 per half day or one day class;
$20 for two day class
Kids & Teens free but must register
Coffee, tea, juice provided. Please bring own bag lunch.
to receive registration form, forward your email address to
sonjabusch@hotmail.com
Or check website www.scandinaviancentre.org after March 15th
to download class schedule and application form
A 30-year Anniversary retrospective
of the Scandinavian Festival,
which was held during Midsummer
In 1986 at Vanier Park,
Vancouver BC
This Exhibition of nostalgic pictures,
& promotional material
will be held in the Main Hall
at the Scandinavian Centre
Saturday & Sunday
April 11th & 12th
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You may recognize some familiar
faces in the photographs albeit
a few years younger
Admission by donation
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Reik Felag
Viking Club Night
Friday April 17th
Cash Bar 6 pm
Dinner 7 pm
Roast Pork Loin Viking Style with roasted apples, herbs & period spices
Roasted mixed Root Vegetables
Mixed greens
Barley Cream Fruit Dessert
Door prizes, Viking period games like shoe toss & tafl, riddle guessing and general riotous behaviour
Come dressed as a Viking or in your National costume or as you are ready for a fun & happy Club night
This is an evening of “getting-to-know” your Vikings
Tickets: $25 pp please purchase by April 15th
from the Office or Elizabeth Norris 604 254 4325 or from your friendly Viking John Cowan 604 433 9403
Make cheques payable to: Norwegian House Society
mail to: NHS c/o Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby BC V5B 4P9
Volunteers are welcome & can contact Elizabeth or John
17th May Annual Banquet
Sunday May 17th
Details TBA next issue
Scandinavian Centre’s Giant Fleamarket
Come & find a bargain
Sunday
May 3rd
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Inside & on the sundeck
Hotdogs, doughnuts, waffles, coffee, tea, pop
Bring in donations, in good condition only,
up to one week before the flea market
Can you volunteer for this event?
Contact: Gun Pennink 604 921 9903
Scandinavian Centre
Perennial Plant Sale
Sunday
May 3rd
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Outside in the Beer Garden
Excellent variety. Fabulous prices!
100’s of donated perennials, some annuals, herbs and
shrubs. Mother’s Day Flowers.
To donate or offer help:
cthauber12@gmail.com
Info at: www.scandinaviancentre.org
Calling volunteers of all ages
Spring Workparty
Saturday, May 9th
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come out & help keep
your Centre beautiful
Bring pails & rags,
Work inside or outside. Rain or Shine.
Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.
Lunch at 12:30 noon
Please let the office know if you are
coming, And if you are joining us for
breakfast and/or lunch
info@scandinaviancentre.org
The annual
European Festival
May 30th & 31st, 2015
Swangard Stadium, Burnaby
Mark your calendars!
www.europeanfestival.ca
NORWAY’s Reps are seeking volunteers for our cultural display:
Thelma Nelson tnelson1@shaw.ca 604 421 5240
Carol Mitchell carol_mitchell@telus.net 604 951 8223
The five Nordic countries will once again be side-by-side
NEW ticket price at the Gate only $10 for a weekend pass
good for admission for the two days, kids under 12 yrs free. With lots
of free activities offered. Details later on the exciting Saturday evening band all included in your weekend ticket …. You would pay
much more for a ticket to see them perform elsewhere.
Another special feature Saturday and Sunday daytime will be performers from the Vancouver Opera. Details TBA.
The Scandinavian societies will have a limited number of advance
discount tickets for sale at $5 each. Please try to buy tickets early
from your reps. Thelma & Carol.
Can you serve as an assistant manager or on a planning committee? please let me know if you are interested and I can send you
more details for each position. Some are mainly in advance of the
festival and some are mainly at the festival
Sonja B 604 522 4567 or sonjabusch@hotmail.com
Life will be easier if we have assistant managers to help:
Parking Manager (Dave Buchmann)
Childrens Area (Kristjana Einarsdottir)
Facilities & Layout Manager (Lars Lynsoe)
Volunteer Co-ordinator (Minh Tang)
Volunteer Host (Craig Davidson)
Info Tent Manager (Carol Mitchell)
We need trustworthy volunteers for Ticket sellers at the Gates
and in the Cash Room? sonjabusch@hotmail.com 604 522 4567
Food Vendors & Marketplace Vendors application forms are
online: Offer Scandinavian specialties!
Rates for Program ads now available. Promote your business to
over 8500 attendees with an Ad.
Sell your European goods in the Marketplace booth. All booths
have frontage.
www.europeanfestival.ca
UNIVERSITY OF OSLO
International Summer School
June 22 to July 30, 2015
Self-financing students application deadline March 15, 2015
Expand your horizons!
Intensive Norwegian Language courses offered.
3 hrs/day Monday to Friday x 6 weeks
Plus many undergraduate & graduate courses
offered in English
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED
MANDATORY INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS
For Scholarship Applicants.
BY 4:30 PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 1ST, 2015
1.
Covering letter.
Each year Norwegian House Society (“NHS”) offers three $1,000
scholarships. They are presented at a dinner on May 17th, Norway’s national day, at the Scandinavian Community Centre in
Burnaby. The scholarships are:
2.
Full name, date of birth, and citizenship.
3.
Home address, mailing address (if different), e-mail address,
and telephone number(s).
1.
4.
Scholarship you are applying for.
5.
General information: goals, hobbies, interests, community/
volunteer work, outdoor and athletic activities, work experience,
etc.
6.
Evidence of Norwegian heritage, membership in the NHS, relative(s) who are members of the NHS, and of active interest in
Norway and Norwegian culture and heritage. That may include
membership in other Canadian-Norwegian organizations, e.g.
Sons of Norway.
7.
Name of secondary school attended (transcript required if you
graduated fewer than two years ago).
8.
Name of institution currently attending (if applicable), with
transcript(s).
9.
Proof of application or admission for autumn 2015, or in the
case of University of Oslo International Summer School, for
summer 2015.
2.
3.
Egil Lorntzsen Scholarship: Established by NHS in memory of
the founder of B.C.’s Lornex mine. Preference is given to students
in engineering, geology, mining, and related fields.
John Sherman Scholarship: Established by NHS in memory of
the founder of John Sherman Agencies Ltd. of Vancouver. Preference is given to students in culinary arts, instrumentation, and related fields, or in Norwegian studies.
Egil Lyngen Scholarship: Established by Peter Cruikshank in
memory of Mr. Lyngen, an architect. Preference is given to students
in architecture, landscape architecture, design and related fields, or
in Norwegian studies, including those of a sporting or athletic nature.
All three were strong supporters of NHS, and Mr. Lorntzsen and Mr.
Sherman were major contributors to the purchase of the Centre. The
Lorntzsen and Sherman scholarships are permanent, while Mr. Cruickshank has committed to funding the Lyngen scholarship through to at
least 2024.
Send applications to the NHS scholarship committee at Norway@scandinaviancentre.org Applications must be in the form of a
single pdf, which includes all required documents. Paper applications
will not be accepted. The scholarship committee may request copies of
originals, check documents for authenticity, and contact references.
QUALIFICATIONS (ALL APPLICANTS)
1.
2.
All applicants must be enrolled in post-secondary studies at a recognized public educational institution in 2015 – 16. Studies at a Norwegian folk high school or the University of Oslo International
Summer School are also acceptable.
Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the NHS
or have an immediate family member who is a member of the NHS,
who are of Norwegian heritage, and/or who have a substantial interest in Norway and Norwegian culture and heritage.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 20th & 21st, 2015
On the grounds of
the Scandinavian Community Centre, Burnaby
Theme: Nordic Capitals
Mayor for the Norway tent is Viktor Stokholm
Interested in working on the educational, decorative
elements for the Norway tent?
Contact: vstokholm@hotmail.com
To volunteer on behalf of Norwegian House Society
in any other area at the Festival: contact: sonjabusch@hotmail.com
10. Budget for the coming year, including scholarships and bursaries.
11. Intended program or course of study for 2015 and beyond.
12. Names and contact information for two references, one of
whom must be a teacher or professor.
Applications must be typed, in the form of a single pdf, and include
scans of transcripts and proof of admission. Please limit the application (excluding attachments) to not more than three pages.
All applicants will be notified by May 8th, and successful applicants
are asked to attend the dinner on May 17th.
Scholarships will be paid to the institution in which successful applicants are enrolled, or the applicant, by July 31st, 2015.
If you have questions, please call
David Moulton at (604) 522 8182.
See also http://scandinaviancentre.org/norway/
Speak Norwegian!
Norwegian House Society offers a range of adult & teen Norwegian
Language courses. Classes for this winter series are well underway
and a new series will begin again in September at the Scandinavian
Community Centre. Lively teachers from Norway offer instruction,
practice, and cultural information. Make friends! Have fun! Speak
Norwegian at last.
For Info on: Children’s Language and Culture classes
Contact: Carolyn Thauberger cthauber12@gmail.com
Tickets will soon be on sale
Norwegian House Society
Board of Directors 2013/14
for our annual
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
LOTTERY
1st Prize: return airfare for two with Icelandair
from Seattle to Scandinavia. Some restrictions apply.
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th prizes: each $500 cash
donated by our five House Societies.
To be drawn at the Midsummer Festival June 21st
Monies raised in support of Nordic Cultural Activities
Scandinavian Community Centre
JOB POSTING
Position: Bartender (occasional work)
Supervision:
Qualifications:
Preference:
Duties:
Bartenders report to the Bar Manager
Experience in sales, customer service & handling
cash
Able to work in a busy environment
Friendly & outgoing
Serving-it-Right certificate
Criminal check may be requested
Feel comfortable being at the Centre late at night
by themselves
Preference will be given to those with bartending
or service industry experience
Bartend mostly evenings and nights
Please contact Bar Manager Carol Walters c_walters@shaw.ca
with your resume and per hour salary requirements.
Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as
soon as possible.
Scandinavian Community Centre
Attn: Carol Walters, Bar Manager
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby BC V5B 4P9
VOLUNTEERS
Join The Tuesday Gang
Come in on a Tuesday morning to make repairs and look after
some upkeep & gardening at your Scandinavian Centre
Coffee & lunch provided
Contact the office 604 294 2777 for more info
Feeling creative?
Can you provide a Norwegian themed display for one of
our glass cabinets up on the mezzanine.
Norwegian glass? Or porcelain? Or antiques? Or wood carving?
Or choose a Sports theme or a Baking theme?
The display should stay in place from 3 to 6 months.
The cabinets are kept locked for security
with items viewed through the glass top & front
Clean & Tidy the Norway Room?
We need some neatniks to take a turn occasionally to vacuum,
dust and tidy our Norway meeting room. The janitors wash the
floors once a month. The rest of the time it is up to us to deal with
dirt off shoes, coffee drips etc If you can do it even once a year,
let us know and we will schedule you in.
Executive Officers:
President:
Ron Stubbings
ph.604 941 0760 Norway@telus.net
Vice-President/Membership Secretary
Anne Haug
ph.604 943 0340 annehaug@eastlink.ca
Treasurer:
Ingeborg Bekken ph.604 922 1266 ibekken@shaw.ca
Secretary:
Carol Mitchell
ph.604 951 8223 carol_mitchell0@telus.net
& European festival assistant rep
Directors:
Sonja Busch
ph.604 522 4567 sonjabusch@hotmail.com
Newsletter editor
Marian Hammond ph.604 782 0639 jannie_sail4evr@hotmail.com
Viking ship liaison
Eva Lindzen
ph.604 581 3376 elindzen@shaw.ca
Cultural Director
Thelma Nelson
ph.604 421 5240 tnelson1@shaw.ca
European festival rep
Anders Ourom
ph.604 228 1798 aiourom@telus.net
Scholarship Committee
Tor Rognmo
ph. 604 879 5898 torrognmo@lightspeed.ca
AVISA contributor
Marian Snowball ph.604 921 2468 msnowball@bcpip.ca
Deputy treasurer & Budget Committee
Viktor Stokholm ph.778 846 8203 vstokholm@hotmail.com
Movie Committee & Mayor Norway’s Midsummer tent
Sheila Ward
ph. 778 340 0490 wardcan@gmail.com
Lauren Wick
ph.604 325 3966 all.wick@shaw.ca
Movie Committee
Representatives on the SCCS Board of Directors:
Ron Stubbings, Marian Snowball, Viktor Stokholm;
Alternates: Tor Rognmo; Anne Haug, Sonja Busch
Big Bonuses for Norwegian Pensioners
Living in Canada
With Thanks to Else Vea
This story needs telling. In 1991 Else set about attempting to get a fair
pension for her husband Otto. This meant a new computer, endless
phone calls, and over time, two Norwegian Lawyers, all at her own
expense.
Otto passed away in 2008 but by this time Else was aware that there
were many more Norwegians caught in this predicament so she continued working for them. I, for one, am well aware just how much time and
effort hshe put in.
In January 2014, all her hard work paid off as Norway finally signed an
agreement with the Canadian governmentregarding pensions. These
Norwegians had been unfairly treated. I understand that in the Fall of
2014 compensations in the amounts of $60,000 to $100,000 started
coming to these people. Can you believe their joy with this great windfall!!
From 1991 to 2014, 23 years and Else Vea never gave up on her quest
for justice for all of them. Her contribution of time and money and
“brain drain”, is just amazing.
ThankThank-you Else,
Marg Kirsebom
“Viking Ship Munin is
Looking to Return to the Sea”
Munin is a 40 foot long replica of a Viking Longship built in Burnaby and sailed mostly in English Bay near Vancouver.
She is not at her usual moorage in Heritage Harbour at the Maritime museum, since she was pulled out of the water in November. At present, she is
at the Scandinavian Centre awaiting repairs and maintenance.
The ship is a half-scale replica of the Gokstad, built some 1000
years ago, found buried in eastern Norway and on display in Oslo. A square
sail has technology that has been around since long before the Vikings and
proves to be a very safe, quick, effective rig. Both are very elegant to look at
and the Munin is a joy to sail.
Munin developed trouble with her plumbing during the Fall rainy
season and had to be pulled out of the sea. Once her repairs are complete
we’ll be looking for a good secure dock to moor her at, near good sailing
waters, preferably English Bay. This is an ideal place for us because it’s
protected and yet open enough for a great challenging venture. It’s also an
easy place for our guests to find us.
The mandate for building the ship included taking out the public
and using her as an educational vessel. We teach sailing, navigation, Viking
history and offer a living history experience, letting folks help out as weather
and sea conditions permit. Munin has taken thousands of new and seasoned
sailors out for a very enjoyable trip.
Since Munin is an open boat, we need safe dry secure storage for
our gear, equipment and the sail. This is not possible onboard so we are
looking for a small shed near where the ship will dock. Munin also needs to
have security at her dock at the end of the day, so we’ll not find graffiti or
fishing gear onboard on our return.
We are currently actively looking for a sponsor or sponsors who
can help us out with the increasing cost of moorage, insurance and upkeep. It
costs about $18,000 annually to keep Munin in ship shape. Munin is owned
by the Norwegian House Society, part of the bigger organization, Scandinavian Community Centre, both non-profit organizations. We are always fundraising and looking for donations and help with her upkeep.
Once materials that are ordered have arrived, we can schedule
repairs. We are looking for volunteers to help out. All levels of skill are appreciated—carpentry, painting, reporting and photography. More urgently
we are looking for a dock slip and sponsors. Please contact us asap if you or
someone you know can help in any way.
Email: vikingship.ca@gmail.com
or phone Marian Hammond 604 782 0639
Come & bring your friends to the Scandinavian Centre
Full Day Partner Contract
Bridge Tournament
Thursday, June 25th - $25 each
9 a.m. Coffee, Muffins & registration
10:00 a.m. Bridge 5 rounds
Hot Lunch at 1 p.m. and 5 more rounds follow
Doorprizes
$$ Bridge Prizes
EVERYONE WELCOME!!
Call: Vivian or Helen 604 521 6714 to register
hmosdell@shaw.ca
To fund Educational grants
& various Sports activities for Sons of Norway
Imagine making repairs after a rough landing in Greenland or
Vinland ?…. Better hope you packed all the tools and supplies
you need ... No online ordering to save the day!
Norwegian House Society
Have you remembered to pay this year’s
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
for the calendar year,
renewable January 1st
INDIVIDUAL: $25
FAMILY $40
(family = parents & live-in children up to age 18 yrs)
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
A one-time payment: Individual $225;
or Family $360
These hardy souls were
grateful for the waterproof
tarp overhead on this wet,
cold day in early February
Membership Secretary:
Norwegian House Society
*** email: norway@scandinaviancentre.org ***
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby B.C. V5B 4P9
Phone: 604 294 2777
www.scandinaviancentre.org
AVISA deadlines for next quarterly issues:
20 April; 10 August
Email Editor: sonjabusch@hotmail.com
or phone 604 522 4567 with contributions
Anne Haug 604 943 0340 annehaug@eastlink.ca
Please mail membership payments to:
Norwegian House Society, 6540 Thomas Street,
Burnaby B.C. V5B 4P9
Do we have your email address
so we can send you notices
between AVISAs ??