American-Scandinavian Foundation Bi-Annual Report— 7-1-2015 to 6-30-2017
BI-ANNUAL REPORT— 2015-2017 —SCANDINAVIA HOUSE—IMAGE BY LINDA HAGLUND/ASF 2 3 AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION BI-ANNUAL REPORT— 7-1-2015 TO 6-30-2017 The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) serves as a vital educational and cultural link between the United States and the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. A publicly supported nonprofit organization, the Foundation fosters cultural understanding, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, and sustains an extensive program of fellowships, grants, internships/training, publishing, and cultural events. Over 30,000 Scandinavians and Americans have participated in its exchange programs over the last century. In October 2000, ASF inaugurated its headquarters, Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America, where it presents a broad range of public programs furthering its mission to reinforce the strong relationships between the United States and the Nordic nations, honoring their shared values and appreciating their differences. 4 PATRONS—2015-17 H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark H.E Sauli Niinistö, President of Finland H.E. Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland H.M. King Harald V of Norway H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden HONORARY TRUSTEES—2015-17 H.R.H. Princess Benedikte of Denmark H.E. Martti Ahtisaari, President of Finland, 1994-2000 H.E. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, President of Iceland, 1980-1996 H.H. Princess Märtha Louise of Norway H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden OFFICERS—2015-17 Steven B. Peri, Chairman Bente Svensen Frantz, Deputy Chairman Edward P. Gallagher, President Edward E. Elson, Vice Chairman for Denmark Aili Flint, Vice Chairman for Finland Kristjan T.
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