EXECUTIVE:
- President:
Susan Hjalmarson
- Vice
President: Serena Goebel
- Treasurer:
Gunnvör Ásmundsson
- Secretary:
Ted Bettess
FRÓN
ACTIVITIES: Year 2002
Language
Classes are held from September to March. This year we
were able to hold two classes. (Advanced and beginners)
Our
annual June 17th Icelandic Independence Day Celebration
co-hosted with the Jon Sigurdson Chapter of the IODE was
held at the statue of Jon Sigurdsson on the grounds of
the Manitoba Legislative Buildings followed by a
reception hosted by Eidur Gudnasson at the Scandinavian
Centre. Sunnukor from Iceland performed at the ceremony
and at the reception.
In
July, we took part in a display set up by the
Scandinavian Centre at the Hjemkomst Festival in
Fargo.
August
was a very busy month. We set up a display at the
festival in Gimli. August is also Folklorama month in
Winnipeg and as usual we took part in the Scandinavian
pavilion of Folklorama. This is an annual event and is a
major undertaking for the members of the Icelandic
Canadian Fron. Members of the club play a major role in
organizing this event and participate in all facets of
the event. We have representatives on the board, members
in the stage show and many volunteers throughout the
pavilion. Folklorama gives us an opportunity to showcase
our Icelandic heritage in our cultural display in the
pavilion. This event is visited by several thousand
people from all over Canada and the United States each
year and is held at the Scandinavian Centre.
In
October we co-hosted, with Framfari, the Intenational
Visit of Inga and Gurry. This major event was very
successful and we were able to give our share of the
profits from this event to the INL.
Frón
ended the year by hosting a farewell party for Eiður
and Eyglo.
FRÓN
ACTIVITIES: Year 2003 to date:
Thorrablot
in February was held at the Scandinavian Centre.
We
hosted the New Iceland Youth Choir Apr.6th. This was a
fundraising event for their upcoming trip to Iceland. It
was a very successful event that managed to raise a
substantial amount of money towards their
trip.
On
June17th-Icelandic Independence Day Celebration
,sponsored with the Jón Sigurðsson chapter
IODE and Neil Bardal , the ceremony at The Manitoba
Legislature and at The Forks ( to observe the Viking Saga
blessed for its journey to Gimli ) , followed by a
reception at Muddy Waters Restaurant.
On
June 19th we hosted a reception for the Students of
Western Icelandic History from Iceland - escorted by
Jónas Þór their teacher and former
editor of the L-H.
On
June 21st. we helped organize the 1st annual women's run
at Assiniboine Park. This was another successful event
with about 70 participants.
Coming
up in August is participation in The 3rd Annual Icelandic
Open Gulf Tournament at Gimli Aug. 1st, a display at the
Icelandic Festival Aug 3&4th, the Scandinavian
Pavilion of Folklorama. This year's theme is "A JOURNEY
THROUGH SCANDINAVIA "
Frón
is also involved in all activities and events held at the
Scandinavian Centre. As a contributing group of the
Scandinavian Centre, Frón has representation on
the Board of Directors of the Centre and is responsible
for helping with the day-to-day operations of the Centre.
This is our major responsibility and much of our time and
efforts are devoted to keeping the Scandinavian Centre
open and running smoothly. Many events are held at the
Centre each year and Frón takes a major role in
each of these events. They include an annual Viking Feast
and dinner theatre in October, a Christmas market in
November, a dinner theatre in March as well as weekly
Friday Night Smorgs and Sunday Brunches.
Updated:
July 2003