Winter Newsletter 2017

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ScanFair Photography by Alyssa Johnson 

SCANFAIR HOLIDAY MARKET! 

A EUROPEAN-STYLE WONDERLAND RIGHT PORTLAND 

Looking for a unique way to kick off the holiday season? 

Traditions run deep in the hearts and lives of the Nordic peoples, 

and they come alive here in Portland each year at ScanFair. 

With a warm drink in hand, wander the bustling booths of craft 

and food vendors. Reminiscent of a Christmas market, shop 

under the bright twinkle lights for perfect gifts to stave off the 

dark winter months. The Nordic community of NW Oregon and 

SW Washington will gather to celebrate the fun, the food, and 

the traditions of a Nordic Christmas with the 33 rd Annual ScanFair 

holiday festival! With over eighty vendors, you will have the 

chance to taste Æbleskiver with jam and try on handmade 

sweaters! In addition to the selection of holiday gifts and 

goodies, there will be Nordic music and dance, performed by 

artists young and old. Nordic spinning, weaving, and felting 

demonstrations will be happening throughout the weekend 

and there is a special Pippi Longstocking Children’s Craft 

area for lots kid-friendly fun! Take your photo with Joulupukki— 

the Finnish Santa—and in front of NNW’s Viking Ship. Other 

weekend activities include pickled herring & meatball eating 

contests, the crowning of the Official 2017 Oregon Lucia Queen 

of Light, a special recognition of Finland 100 (Anniversary of 

Independence), and a Moomin hunt. 

Join us Saturday December 2nd, 10:00 - 5:00 PM, and Sunday 

December 3rd, 10:00 - 4:00 PM at Portland Veterans Memorial 

Coliseum. Pricing: Adults $8, Seniors & Students $7, Families $17 (2 

Adults and 2 Kids), and Children Under 12 are Free! • 

NEW SCANFAIR VENDORS! 

As we begin the holiday season, we are 

so thrilled with the snowballing interest 

new artists and makers are expressing 

in joining us for ScanFair. Each year, 

we are excited to welcome old friends 

and new friends to our fold of holiday 

vendors. This year we are pleased to 

reveal some especially covet-worthy 

vendors who will be with us for the first 

time; read about a few of them below: 

Lulu the Baker: Melissa Bahen has 

taught classes with NNW and will bring 

her books and crafts to sell at ScanFair! 

Fringe: Sample honey wines——the stuff 

of Vikings!——with this Portland meadery. 

Fern & Fjord: A charming pop-up 

specializing in Swedish vintage and 

mid-century modern Scandivian decor. 

Check out on Instagram! 

Ivy North Design: Nordic landscapes 

in works of fine art——add one of Mary 

Ann Larsen's paintings to your collection. 

Pristine Steen: Learn to play Icelandic 

Viking chess, or Hnefatafl, on upcycled 

game boards made by Mykee Steen! 

Nordic Siblings Handmade: From 

Icelandic sea glass jewelry to Dala 

horse illustrations, this collective of three 

siblings and their artwork has it all! • 

ISSUE: WINTER 2017 

#NORDICNORTHWEST #NORDIAHOUSE

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HYGGE 

THE INTERNATIONAL 

DANISH PHENOMENON 

In the last year, you have probably seen 

the word hygge. Well, the time of year to 

fully embrace the hygge lifestyle is upon us 

again: winter. A great portion of southern 

Scandinavia is on a similar latitude to Oregon 

and Washington, with a wet coastal chill and 

occasional snow. This is where hygge comes 

in, and why its popularity spread quickly in 

the Pacific Northwest. 

With over a dozen books on hygge published 

in the last two years, it’s clear that what the 

world needs is more warmth, more simplicity, 

more hygge. Adopting a hygge-centric 

lifestyle isn’t about going out and purchasing 

cozy socks, a shearling rug, and pounds of 

coffee. Hygge is a savoring of the existing 

elements of your life, and in good company. 

In Signe Johansen’s book, How To Hygge, she 

lays out a full picture of how to incorporate 

aspects of cozy Nordic vibes into your life. Try 

one or try them all, here are some of her best 

guidelines on how to do it: 

Spending time in nature calms you. It allows 

you to step back and to reflect on the very 

essence of what living is about. 

The Nordic spirit of self-sufficiency means 

knowing how to do and make a few useful 

things (as opposed to trying to master 

everything). 

Being kind isn’t just about the self, and those 

moments of quiet solitude. It’s also about 

spending time with others, about being 

sociable and taking pleasure in simple things 

together. It's community! All are welcome! 

Enjoy a visit to Nordia House this winter to 

get hygge-inspired. Take something home 

with you from our Vintage Sale or our Holiday 

Pop-up Shop! We also have outdoor walking 

paths, an in-house café Broder Söder, and 

special winter dinners to warm you up and 

have you saying “skål” to the upcoming 

season. • 

JULBORD 

Nordia House will be having a Julbord celebration in 

partnership with in-house Swedish café, Broder Söder, on 

December 15 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM! Call for tickets, and 

check out the other dinners in this Julbord series, including 

one at Broder Nord on December 2. 

Julbord——directly translated to Christmas table——is a longheld 

tradition in Sweden and Norway where the Christmas 

bounty is celebrated after the fast between Advent to 

Christmas Eve. A table is set for a decadent holiday buffet 

and always includes a few classic Scandinavian delicacies. 

Pork typically plays a starring role in the Julbord spread. 

During times of famine pigs were highly valued for their 

quick growth. Pork ribs, sausage, pâté, smoked julskinka 

(Christmas ham), and marzipan pigs can be seen during 

Julbord as a nod to their significance in Scandinavian history. 

Additionally, protein was difficult to come by in the dark 

season and meats like cured fished, including lox and pickled 

herring, were long-lasting. Put enough sauce and butter on 

the gelatinous white fish and it can be delicious! 

Take Home a Nordic 

Christmas Tradition! 

Rice porridge, known in Norway as risengrynsgrøt, is 

associated with the month of December. This warm pudding 

consists of rice soaked in boiling milk and is typically served 

with cinnamon, sugar, and butter. Risengrynsgrøt can be 

served before, during, or after a Julbord feast! 

Traditional Norwegian Rice Porridge Recipe 

Old-fashioned rice porridge is easy to make. 

Remember to stir regularly so it's not scorching! 

3 cups water 

1.5 cups glutinous rice, (pearl rice or medium grain) 

5 cups whole milk (or dried milk and water) 

1 ¼ teaspoons salt 

2 teaspoons vanilla sugar (optional) 

Let rice and water simmer on medium low heat in a heavy pot, 

uncovered, until most of the water is absorbed. Stir occasionally. 

This will take approximately 10 minutes. 

Add a cup of milk, continuing to add more over the next 45-50 

minutes while simmering on low heat. Stir well every five minutes 

or so. 

Add more milk whenever the porridge thickens as the milk 

absorbs until rice is nicely tender and porridge is thick and 

creamy. 

Add salt, and (optional) vanilla sugar; stir well and serve hot. 

If the porridge becomes too thick, add more milk to thin it. 

Throw blanched almond (or almonds depending on party size) 

into the pot and serve with sugar, cinnamon and a smørøye——a 

dice of butter placed in the middle of the bowl. •

BIG CHANGES AT 

NORDIA HOUSE 

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 

There is a Norwegian proverb that translates to "Everything does 

not go as we guess." Transition is one of the things we may not 

always "guess" or expect. And here, at NNW, we are experiencing 

transitions. As you may know, our Executive Director, Greg Smith, 

resigned effective October 31, 2017. Over the past three years, 

Greg guided us through the successful construction of Nordia House, 

developed extensive connections to the broader community through 

exhibits and performing arts presentations and was a tireless advocate 

to grow our membership and outreach. 

The board of directors named Sandra Nelson Miller Interim Executive 

Director effective November 1, 2017. Sandra is a former NNW board 

member and has 12 years of executive director experience with 

several local nonprofits. 

A LETTER FROM GREG SMITH 

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It has been my very great pleasure to work 

with all of you for the last three years on 

this visionary project. Together we, and 

those who went before, have created a 

place that truly celebrates Nordic culture 

and is a catalyst for enjoyment, learning 

and personal growth. There could be no 

greater testament to this shared vision 

than to see each and every one of you 

continue to support the ongoing growth 

and development of Nordic Northwest— 

with your time, talent and treasure. The 

Nordic countries offer a unique and 

important perspective on life and it is 

worth sharing. Again, my heartfelt thanks 

to all of you. 

• Gregory Smith 

We also have several recent staffing changes. Minna Lindholm is coordinating rental opportunities since Holly Catalina 

recently left that position. Teresa Fredericks has resigned as our Graphics Designer; she is now Marketing Director for Broder 

Restaurants. Laila Simon has assumed some of the graphics work for which Teresa was responsible; Laila is also assuming the 

title of Newsletter Editor. 

With more than two years learning what Nordia House can do, the board of directors is assessing and updating its strategic 

plan in preparation for the next several years. Our mission to shine a light on all things Nordic continues with devoted 

enthusiasm. We ask for your continued support through your participation, membership and generosity. We will continuously 

work to be the best carrier of Nordic culture in the Northwest——and we will expect that not "everything will go as we guess." 

• Mike Nelson 

END OF YEAR GIVING — THE NORDIC WAY 

A lecture by the Deputy Ambassador from the European Union to the United States on the changing 

relationship between the EU and the United States. An exhibit on Nordic skiing, with original footage and 

reproductions of skis. A historic home containing one of the largest private collections of Nordic art in the 

United States. These are just a few of the things made possible by the generous support of donors like you. 

This Giving Tuesday, kick off your holiday giving with a donation to Nordic Northwest! The nonprofit answer 

to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is on November 28 this year and is a day of support for 

local, national, and international nonprofits. Donations can be easily made to Nordic Northwest by calling 

in to 503.977.0275, mailing a check to 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland OR, 97223, or by going online to 

scanheritage.org/donate. Want to set up an ongoing contribution this holiday season? Call Chaney Harter 

at 503.977.0275 to setup with a payment plan that deducts automatically from your debit or credit card. 

We will be having a special celebration this Giving Tuesday! Come to Nordia House between 4:00 - 7:00 

PM on Tuesday, November 28 and make your own traditional Scandinavian ornaments, including julhjerter 

(Danish heart ornaments), to hang on the Nordia House Christmas Tree. Indulge in coffee, tea, hot cocoa, 

and St. Lucia buns. At 6:30 PM, we will have the official tree lighting! Kids and families are encouraged to 

come experience the Scandinavian experience of the holidays. 

Another easy way to support Nordic Northwest is to donate a car. We work with Speed's Towing (the same 

company that OPB uses for their car donation program) to turn your old vehicles into valuable support for 

our ongoing activities. The process is simple: you'll fill out a couple of short forms, Speed's Towing will collect 

your vehicle, and once it sells at auction, you will receive a tax-donation letter recognizing the dollar 

amount it sold for. Contact Chaney Harter at 503.977.0275 or shf.chaney@gmail.com for more info! •

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS 

_2_ ScanFair Photography by Alyssa Johnson 

_3_ Table Photography by Gina Neal featuring styling 

by Sara Berqvist & Jill Mason, flowers by Starflower 

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_1_ VINTAGE & BOOK SALE 

NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19 

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Free & Open to the Public 

Our annual sale of Nordic treasures 

is back, just in time for the start of 

holiday shopping! 

LUCIA SCHOLARSHIP 

SELECTIONS 

NOVEMBER 19, 3:00 PM 

Open to the Public 

Every year, we award college 

scholarships to young Nordic women, 

and you have the opportunity to hear 

from candidates! All applicants to the 

scholarship will be speaking about 

their participation in the community 

and their Nordic heritage. 

WINTER COMES: 

SKI FILM SERIES 

NOVEMBER 20, 7:30 PM 

Suggested Donation: $5 

As a complement to our Winter 

Comes Nordic ski exhibit, we are 

showing a series of ski-related 

films. Come see Intrepid Descent, a 

documentary about Tuckerman Ravine 

in New England and the history of 

backcountry skiing in America. 

GIVING TUESDAY 

NOVEMBER 28, ALL DAY 

The nonprofit sector’s answer to 

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, 

Giving Tuesday is a worldwide day 

of giving. Start your holiday giving 

with a donation to NNW! 

GIVING TUESDAY 

TREE DECORATING & LIGHTING 

NOVEMBER 28, 4:00 - 7:00 PM 

6:30 PM TREE LIGHTING 

Donations Encouraged 

Celebrate the Scandinavian 

holiday spirit by creating your own 

traditional tree ornaments and 

hanging them on our Christmas 

tree! Enjoy coffee, tea, hot cocoa, 

and St. Lucia buns. Kids and 

families encouraged! Teach the little 

ones about the holiday traditions of 

the Nordic countries, and support 

NNW on Giving Tuesday! 

_2_ SCANFAIR MARKET 

DECEMBER 2, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

DECEMBER 3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Adults: $8 | Families: $17 

Students & Seniors: $7 

Christmas markets are a staple of 

Nordic culture! Experience NNW’s 

ScanFair, with over 80 vendors, Nordic 

food, kids’ crafts, entertainment, and 

the crowning of our Lucia scholarship 

winners. 

_3_ JULBORD NORD 

DECEMBER 2 @ BRODER NORD 

6:00 - 9:00 PM 

Tickets: $65 

Celebrate a full Scandinavian 

weekend. Stop by ScanFair and then 

hop over to Broder Nord for a festive 

holiday dinner spread. The first of a 

series of Julbord dinners, this Nord 

special will be an evening compliment 

to NNW’s two-day Christmas market. 

Tickets at www.scanheritage.org. 

WINTER COMES: 


DECEMBER 4, 7:00 PM 


Come see Legends of American 

Skiing, which details skiing in America 

from the California Gold Rush to the 

1930s and beyond. 

LUCIA FEST 


AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

More info at newsweden.org 

Sponsored by New Sweden! Join 

for family fun, refreshments, dancing 

around the Christmas tree, and music. 

FINNISH INDEPENDENCE DAY 

DINNER & GALA 

DECEMBER 9, 5:00 - 9:00 PM 

FFCPC Members: $40 

Non-Members: $50 

Finlandia Foundation Columbia 

Pacific Chapter will hold their 

Finland 100 Gala at Nordia 

House. To feature a buffet by 

Broder Söder, traditional music, 

and opportunities to honor the 

centennial. More info at ffcpc.info, 

or via finlandiafoundationcpc@ 

gmail.com.

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SAMI BRACELET CLASS 

WITH DEBRA CARUS 

DECEMBER 10, 2:30 - 5:30 PM 

SOLD OUT! 

Make Sami-inspired jewelry with 

Debra Carus. Stay tuned for 

upcoming workshops or add your 

name to our waitlist! 

WINTER COMES: 




Historic footage, spectacular skiing, 

hilarious comedy, and a vintage 

musical score make this feature 

film, Dr. Quackenbush, is great 

entertainment for the entire family. 

JULBORD SÖDER 

DECEMBER 15 @ BRODER SÖDER 

6:00 - 9:00 PM 

Tickets: $65 

Celebrate the holidays Nordicstyle 

with Broder Söder’s take on a 

traditional Julbord dinner. With a 

dinner spread featuring delicious food 

and spiced glögg, you and your loved 

ones are sure to have a fantastic time. 

Tickets at www.scanheritage.org. 

FOGELBO CHRISTMAS TOURS 

DECEMBER 16 

11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM 

Tickets: $30 

Tour the historic Fogelbo 

home complete with Christmas 

decorations, tasty treats, hot drinks, 

and music! Tours are approximately 

one hour. Sign up for our Fogelbo 

newsletter online! 

CONCERT 

SCANDINAVIAN CHORUS 



Let the beauty of Christmas songs in 

the original Nordic languages get you 

in the holiday mood! The Portland 

Scandinavian Chorus, recently 

returned from a successful tour of 

Norway and Sweden, presents their 

annual Christmas concert, allowing 

you to experience the traditions of 

Christmas from each of the lands of 

the Northern Lights. 

TOWN HALL SERIES 


Topic of discussion TBA! 

FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES 

JANUARY 5, 7:30 PM 

ROOM 171 CRAMER HALL @ PSU 

Free and Open to the Public 

SAVE THE DATE! 

NORSKE RUNDDANSERE 

KNUT DANCE 


Pricing TBA 

Celebrate the end of the holiday 

season with a Knut dance! This 

is called Julgransplundring in 

Sweden, literally “the Christmas tree 

plundering”, harkening back to the 

tradition of throwing the Christmas 

tree out of a window! 

_4_ RAOUL WALLENBERG: 

TO ME, THERE’S 

NO OTHER CHOICE 

NEW EXHIBIT OPENING 

JANUARY 9 - APRIL 6, 2018 

Free and Open to the public 

Learn the story behind the Swedish 

diplomat who single-handedly saved 

thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied 

Hungary during World War II with 

our new exhibit, which comes to 

us from the Swedish Institute in 

Stockholm. This exhibit is generously 

sponsored by Barry Peterson and 

Darlene Peterson, with additional 

support from the Swedish Institute. 

COOK & EAT: 

WARMING WINTER REPAST 


Members: $20 


Broder Söder Head Chef James 

Drinkward will prepare and share 

recipes for a warming winter meal 

perfect for enjoying on a dark 

Nordic night! 


FEBRUARY 2, 7:30 PM 




FASTELAVN 

FEBRUARY 11, 4:00 - 6:00 PM 

All Tickets: $5 

Celebrate the Carnival season in the 

Nordic fashion with this family-friendly 

day at Nordia House! Throw on your 

favorite costumes, bring your whole 

family, and join us for an afternoon of 

crafts, games, fastelavnsboller, snacks, 

beverages, and a costume contest. 

Fastelavn, or Nordic Carnival, is a 

day for children and adults alike to 

dress up and have fun. This February 

holiday falls before Lent season during 

a time of festivities and celebration. 

Throw on your favorite costume and 

win the costume contest, play games, 

make fastelavnsris (decorate tree 

branches), and slå katten af tønden 

(hit the cat out of the barrel). Who will 

be crowned kattekonge (king of cats), 

and kattedronning (queen of cats)? 

Let’s find out! 

COOK & EAT: SEMLOR BUNS 

FEBRUARY 13, 6:30 PM 

Members: $20 


Swede and NNW member Kristin 

Haas will share her technique for 

making semlor buns, the cardamomscented 

buns filled with almond paste 

and whipped cream. Originally the 

buns were only baked on Fettisdagen 

(Shrove Tuesday) but are now 

commonly eaten throughout Lent. 


MARCH 3, 7:30 PM 




COOK & EAT: LEFSE 

MARCH 13, 6:30 PM 

Members: $20 


Jean Akre is back to teach lefse 

making again. If you missed the fall 

class, be sure to sign up for this one 

early! • 

ALL EVENTS AT NORDIA HOUSE UNLESS 

OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL DATES SUBJECT TO 

CHANGE. VISIT WWW.SCANHERITAGE.ORG 

FOR UPDATES, DETAILS, AND TICKETS.

NNW Page 6 STAFF 

NNW PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2017 

Sandra Nelson-Miller 

Interim Supervisor 

Sassa Anders Carver 

Special Events & 

Operations Director 

Chaney Harter 

Communications & 

Analytics Manager 

Minna Lindholm 

Rental Coordinator 

Laila Simon 

Administrative Assistant 

NNW BOARD 

Mike Nelson 

President 

John Nelson 

Vice President 

Sonja Haugen 

Treasurer 

Kirsty Dickinson 

Secretary 

Anton Akervall 

John Bergström 

Kim Bergenser 

Aase Besson 

Bob Evenson 

Ross Fogelquist 

Jimmy Granstrom 

Nils Jensen 

Leah Jorgensen 

Grethe Larson 

Katariina Lehtonen 

Ken Magnuson 

Ralph Tuomi 

Tim Wahlberg 

BRODER STAFF 

James Drinkward 

Head Chef 

Casey Currier 

General Manager 

Nicole Brannan 

Café Manager 

Alex Donley 

Shift Lead 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALF AND LILI GREGERSON 

This award recognizes NNW members for their impact and achievements. 

This year's recipients, Alf and Lili, originally from Denmark, are energetic 

supporters. In 2016, Alf wanted to do something special in honor of Lili’s 

80 th birthday. They offered a challenge grant to all NNW members, the 

“80 for 80 Challenge": raise $80,000 and they would match the $80,000! It 

was a huge success and NNW continues to benefit from their generosity. 

You will see them volunteering and attending events; ScanFair is a 

favorite. They always have smiles on their faces and energy enough to 

share with all of us. Thank you Alf & Lili. You are our heroes! • 

VOLUNTEERS EXTRAORDINAIRE 

DAVE ALFORD, ROBERT BASEL & DIRK SCHULBACH 

Any time you are at Nordia House, you are likely to see Dave, Robert and 

Dirk, or all three of these good folks, building, painting, repairing, and 

otherwise looking after Nordia House and Fogelbo. You’ll see them at 

ScanFair making and putting up signs, creating and selling raffle prizes, 

and about a zillion other tasks. Plus, Dave is our 2016 Scandinavian of 

the Year. How do you calculate the value our volunteers bring? Actually, 

there is a nonprofit financial methodology involved, but by emotional 

methodology, Dave, Robert, and Dirk are off the charts! Thank you! • 

NNW MEMBER NEWS 

Honoring A Nordic Northwest Legend: 

During the latest round of paver engraving this summer, we honored Ross Fogelquist, 

whose contributions and commitment to Nordic Northwest have been unparalleled. 

Thank you, Ross, for your decades of dedication to the cause of bringing Nordic 

culture to the Pacific Northwest! 

If you would like to engrave a paver on behalf of someone important to you, please 

contact Chaney Harter at 503.977.0275 or shf.chaney@gmail.com 

Love Rocks: 

At our Annual Membership & Volunteer Celebration back in September, some of 

our amazing volunteers surprised staff and NNW members with a handmade craft: 

love rocks. What are love rocks? They are hand-collaged pebbles (pictured above) 

covered with inspirational quotes, designed to fit in your pocket and spread joy. 

A huge thank you to Sara Winter for coordinating the project, and to Marian & Carl 

Thompson for their work on painting the rocks! Stop by Nordia House today to get 

yours today. 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS! 

Curt Anderson, Ike and Kathy Bay, Kerwin Carambot, Susan Cooney, Glenn 

Corcoran, Warren L. Cox, Audrey Faber, Karin Friberg, Mary Halvorson, Karin 

Harder, Mary Jessel, Kevin and Joyce Kerstiens, Asa Lindfors, Charmaine Lindsay, 

Jolynn Lords, Carla Mattoon, Debra Mattson, Lucille Miles, Ronald Nelson, Lory 

Olson, Kristine Peterson, Mary-Ann Rayburn, Jeff Skrysak, Edith Toven, Lew Leslie 

Trabant, Barbara Vanselow, Marilyn Wallenburn, Lori Weagant-Ray, and Seri 

Wilpone •

All memberships include our quarterly newsletter, advanced notice and ticketing 

on programs, invitations to members-only events, and discounts on select 

programs. More information at www.scanheritage.org/membership. 

BASIC LEVEL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

BASIC OR SENIOR ($30) Discount on one ticket per event. 

SENIOR COUPLE ($40) Discount on two tickets per event. 

FAMILY ($60) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event. 

SUPPORTING ($120) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event, 

plus 2 comp. tickets to Midsummer or ScanFair. 

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NNW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 

organization under Oregon 

law, tax ID #93-090-1132. Please 

consult with your financial 

advisor to determine the 

appropriate tax-deductible 

amount of your membership 

in accordance with IRS tax 

regulations. 

NORSE GOD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

THOR MEMBERSHIP ($250) Supporting Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to a Nordic Business Council 

Luncheon, and listing in our donor recognition in our annual report. 

ODIN MEMBERSHIP ($500) Thor Membership benefits, plus: inclusion for one year in our Annual Donor 

Recognition list at Nordia House and invitations to an Annual President’s Reception. 

FREYA MEMBERSHIP ($1000) Odin Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to ScanFeast, 1 free family 

membership to gift a friend, and a once annual 15% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded). 

VIKING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

BRONZE VIKING ($2500) Freya Membership benefits, plus: 1 additional complimentary ticket to ScanFeast 

(total of two at this level), invitations to Bronze Viking Circle events, including a complimentary reception 

with an artist or curator, and a once annual 25% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded). 

SILVER VIKING ($5000) Bronze Viking Membership benefits, plus: 2 additional complimentary tickets to 

ScanFeast (total of 4 at this level), invitations to Silver Viking Circle events, including VIP reception for you 

and up to 9 guests (10 total participants) with a visiting artist or curator, and a once annual 50% rental 

discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded). 

GOLD VIKING ($7500) Silver Viking Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. use of Nordia House for an event of 

your choice (weddings excluded), invitations to Gold Viking Circle Events, 10 pairs of comp. tickets per year 

to select events that are sponsored by Nordia House (ScanFeast and co-sponsored events excluded). 

MEMBERSHIP FORM: 

NEW ADDRESS 

NAME(S) ______________________________________________________________ GOLD VIKING $7500 

HERITAGE OR ASSOCIATION ______________________________________________ SILVER VIKING $5000 

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ BRONZE VIKING $2500 

CITY _____________________________________ STATE _____ ZIP ___________________ 

FREYA $1000 

PHONE ______________________________ BIRTHDAY(S) ___________________________ 

ODIN $500 

EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________ 

THOR $250 

CIRCLE PAYMENT TYPE: VISA / MASTERCARD / AMEX / CHECK / CASH 

SUPPORTING $120 

CARD # _____________________________________________________________________ 

FAMILY $60 

EXP. DATE ______________________ SEC. CODE ________________________________ 

SENIOR COUPLE $40 * 

MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT: ___________________________________________________________ 

ADDITIONAL DONATION (OPTIONAL): ______________________________________________ BASIC / SENIOR $30 

TOTAL ENCLOSED / TO CHARGE: __________________________________________________ STUDENT FREE ** 

Make your check payable to NNW, and mail this form to: Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson 

Rd. Portland, OR 97223 or join/renew online at www.scanheritage.org/membership. 

ANNUAL LEVELS: 

* Senior couple beginning at 62 

** 16-23 years old w/ student ID

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RAOUL 

WALLENBERG 

HIS LIFE & LEGACY COMMEMORATED AT NORDIA HOUSE 

Learn the story behind the Swedish diplomat who singlehandedly 

saved thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary 

during World War II with our new exhibit, Raoul Wallenberg: To 

Me, There’s No Other Choice. By issuing protective passports 

and buying buildings to establish as sovereign Swedish territory 

in Budapest, Wallenberg was able to shelter Jews during 

1944 and save an estimated 15,000 lives in just six months. His 

life and legacy stand as a testament to moral courage and 

fortitude, especially in the tragedy of his ending: arrested by 

the Soviets during the Red Siege of Budapest, he disappeared 

and was never seen again. 

The exhibit, which comes to us from the Swedish Institute in 

Stockholm, will be free and open to the public from January 

9 - April 6, 2018. This exhibit is generously sponsored by Barry 

Peterson and Darlene Peterson, with additional support from 

the Swedish Institute. • 

Passport Photography Courtesy of From Nina Lagergrens' Private Collection; Reproduced by Karl Gabor 

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