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The Icelandic National League of North America (INL of NA) was formed in 1918 and held its founding convention on March 25, 1919 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since the very beginning, it has played a leading role in most public spirited and cultural activities among the Icelandic people in Canada and the United States of America. What is the Icelandic National League? Listing of INLNA Organizations Chapter/Club Membership Associate Membership Individual Membership Provisional Membership Join the INL LIST - e-mailed News & Events Post a message to the list (members only) Note: this is a moderated list and posts will be checked before they are sent out.   INL READS BLOG 2012 INL of NA CONVENTION INFORMATION INL of NA t-shirts, Great Christmas Gift! We still have a few of the beautiful INL of NA t-shirts available, sizes small and medium.   The t-shirts are $15 plus shipping costs of: $4 each within Canada  ($19) and $5 each to U.S.A.  ($20) They are 100% good quality cotton and sizes are quite generous. Measuring (from armpit to armpit across front)  -- the small is 18 inches -- and the medium is 19.5 inches across front Email Gwen at the INLOFNA Office Send cheque to: INLOFNA office #103 - 94 1st Ave. Gimli, MB R0C 1B1 INTRODUCTION OF THE 'ICELANDIC ONLINE CLUB'      Since 1919, the 'Icelandic National League of North America' has been meeting the needs of their members in many various ways, including local clubs where members can interact and participate with one another.  Although the benefits of joining a local club are immeasurable, it has not been an option for members living outside the radius of local clubs.  Realizing the needs of those members, the INLNA has been exploring the benefits of technology to meet those needs, and are excited to announce the addition of a new, interactive, online club called the 'Icelandic Online Club.'      By creating an online club, the INLNA feels this will allow members who are unable to participate in a local club due to their location, to be able to participate in an interactive online club, by using various methods of technology to meet the needs of its online members.  Although this cannot replace the personal interaction provided by participating in a local club, it will allow those that were never able to participate, to benefit from being in an Icelandic club. The new online club will be a fully participating chapter of the INLNA, members will have access to  'Icelandic National League' information, voting rights at the annual Convention, and inclusion in INLNA projects.      The INL of NA will be launching the new interactive, 'Icelandic Online Club' December 31, 2011.  For additional information on the club or how to join, go to http://inlofna.org/IOC/ .  Help spread the word to others, or be one of the first to join the new online club!  The club is available to all Icelanders, people of Icelandic descent, and people interested in all things Icelandic.  Come join us! Reviews of Mats' very successful tour coming soon. In the meantime: Mats main website is: www.mats.is His interactive website, set up especuialy for the Ancestral Farm Photo presentations is: http://mats.photoshelter.com On this site you can view each and every presentation and also set up a preliminary order and get price quotes for final decision on whether or not to buy or alter you order. Click here for instructions on how to order.         MATS WIBE LUND BRINGS HIS BEAUTIFUL  PHOTOS OF ICELAND’S FARMS TO NORTH AMERICA In the latest N.A. tour by the International Visits Program of the INL of  NA, photographer Mats Wibe Lund from Iceland will visit 11 clubs and feature his  pictures of ancestral farms in their natural surroundings, be it the mountains, glaciers, or seaside. Flying his own plane, Mats has photographed most of the farms and towns in Iceland and will be custom making his presentations to feature farms submitted by INL club members, from which their ancestors immigrated to NA.  This is an unique opportunity for us, and digital images will also be for sale. If you haven’t yet submitted your farm name, it is not too late!  The deadline has been extended to July 30th… send in the name of the farm, its location, the names of your forefathers who emigrated from it … to the president of your local club and also to the IVP Committee … Joan Eyolfson Cadham at joan@lh-inc.ca; Claire Eckley ceckley @  cgeckley@juno.com and to Gail  gaileinarsonmccleery@gmail.com. We cannot guarantee that all farm names will be included in the presentation due to time limitations. We are very grateful to Icelandair for helping to make this tour possible. Make sure to come out to see Mats’ show … locations and dates are on the next page; more information from local presidents as to venue and times. The 2012 INL of NA Calendar is now available $10.00 plus shipping Contact the INLofNA Office 103-94 First Avenue Gimli, MB R0C 1B1 204-642-5897 inl@mymts.net or the INL chapter nearest you

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History Book

In 2009 the Icelandic National League of North America is celebrating its 90th Anniversary.  To celebrate this occasion, the INL has published its history.  This is an easy-to-read overview of the formation and activities of the INL.  The book starts with an Introduction to the INL and then the formation of the organization in 1919.  It tells about the people, early events, and then reviews our membership, bylaws, conventions, and projects.  It gives a brief history of each of the member Clubs and the monuments that celebrate our ancestors and heritage. 

We think that this should be enjoyable reading for you, your family and anyone who  may have an interest in things Icelandic.  This inexpensive book (only $5.00) will make an important addition to your book shelf. It would make a good gift for members of your family or your friends. 

Books have been distributed across the country so there is someone near you who will be able to supply these books.  Contact your local Icelandic Club.  To find the club nearest to you, just click Chapters on the top bar.

To order directly click here for more information.