SwedishSwedish CenterCenter NewsNews Issue No. 499 September 2007 University of Washington hosts Our Mission Dr. Hans Blix, October 18 To promote better understanding Dr. Hans Blix has accepted an invitation from the University of between the United States and the Washington Department of Scandinavian Studies to hold a seminar Nordic countries, with emphasis for advanced students on current issues in disarmament. Dr. Blix on Sweden, and to perpetuate will also give a public lecture entitled “From a Cold War to a Cold Nordic culture and traditions Peace: Is it Time for a Revival of Disarmament?” The lecture is co- through the teaching, observance, sponsored by the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the UW Alumni practice and celebration of this Association, and the Jackson School of International Studies. culture and its traditions. Dr. Blix is Chair of the independent international Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission and the former Executive Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission The SCC Calendar: (UNMOVIC) for Iraq. Looking for the monthly calendar While the Kane Hall lecture is free and open to the public, tickets of events? Check out the are required and early reservation is highly recommended. All calendar found on the back Swedish Cultural Center members should receive a personal invitation page of the newsletter. in the mail soon. The event will take place Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 7:00 pm and is being held in Kane Hall, University of SAVE THE DATE Washington campus. FEBRUARY 9, 2008 SWEDISH CULTURAL CENTER AUCTION Choruses kick off new season with reception, October 13 Pancake Svea Male Chorus and The Swedish Women’s Chorus are presenting an evening reception to kick off their new season on Breakfast Saturday, October 13 at the Swedish Cultural Center. The event is being held in conjunction with the Center and will feature a lively mix of songs along with tasty appetizers for you to enjoy. Singers and Sunday, September 9, 2007 listeners alike are invited to join the groups in the cozy atmosphere of 8:00 am - 1:30 pm the SCC lobby, sampling food, wine, sparkling cider, and music; all LIVE SCANDINAVIAN the while taking in the lovely views of Lake Union that the club offers. FOLK MUSIC This was previously announced as a dinner event — the planning Richard Svensson & Bjarne group, however, wishing to provide an intimate and relaxed social Jacobsen, Folk Voice Band, gathering, amended the event to a reception featuring light refreshment NW Pelamannit and lots of entertainment. The event takes place between 6:30–8:30 pm and reservations Adults $7.00 are required. Cost is $15.00 per person and reservations must be Children 5-12 $4.00 made no later than October 1. Please contact Jim Erickson for Children under 4 free reservations and information at 206-546-1364. Swedish President’s message Cultural Center This month I’d like to update 1920 Dexter Avenue North members on the progress of the Strategic Seattle, WA 98109 Planning Committee. Last spring the Swedish Center News 206-283-1090 Telephone featured an article introducing the 206-283-2970 FAX Strategic Planning Committee. This committee began meeting nearly a year e-mail:[email protected] www.swedishculturalcenter.org ago and quickly developed a mission statement for its effort: “Plan a framework Office Hours to build a sustainable, energizing Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Swedish-American community that fosters relationships with other Swedish-related Board of Directors groups and takes advantage of its unique President Brandon Benson Vice President Karl Larsson property.” Secretary Kristine Leander The committee is led by Kristine Leander, who serves as Secretary Treasurer Don Wahlquist on the SCC Board of Directors. Other committee members include Karl VP/Properties Paul Norlen Directors Tim Andersen Larsson, Don Wahlquist, Paul Norlen, Randy Nelson, Susan Ramstead, Bob Blair Tim Andersen, Pam Madden, Bob Blair, and me (all members of the Jeremy Holt Board of Directors) and Executive Director R. W. Clay. Pam Madden The committee began by considering the many activities supported Randy Nelson Susan Ramstead by the Center. The committee met with representative groups of long- time SCC members, newer members, other Swedish-American Immediate organizations, and non-members familiar with the organization. From Past President Dr. Gene Nystrom the useful information gathered at these meetings, the committee Center Operations developed a number of recommendations related to community, the Executive building, volunteer involvement, programs, cooperation with other Swedish Director R.W. Clay Administrative clubs, and marketing. Support Desiree Miglino A more detailed presentation of the recommendations of the Strategic Planning Committee will be made at the September Membership Meeting Vännerna Chair Maggie Berthiaume on Wednesday, September 9, 2007. We hope to see many members Vice-chair Lilly Moen there. Please make your dinner reservation by calling R. W. Clay at (206) Secretary Bonnie Orr 283-1090. Treasurer Rachel Osterlof Sewing Jean Wirch Brandon Benson President Swedish Center News Editor Jeff Christensen SACC Crayfish Dinner and Swedish Center News (USPS 533-750) is published monthly as part of yearly mem- bership dues at $5 per person, per year, dance, September 7 by the Swedish Center, 1920 Dexter Av- enue North, Seattle, WA 98109-2795. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) hosts a Telephone is 206-283-1090. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA. Postmaster: crayfish dinner (kräftskiva) on Friday, September 7, co-sponsored by send address changes to Swedish Center and held at the Swedish Cultural Center. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. News, 1920 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, and includes a silent auction to benefit SACC, dinner, and music for WA 98109-2795. dancing. Deadline for material for the next Please make your reservation by August 28 with the Swedish issue is the date of the next dinner American Chamber of Commerce. Tickets purchased by August 28 are meeting (see calendar). Bring in or $45 for SACC and SCC members ($50 for non-members) and $30 for fax (206-283-2970) typewritten students (over the age of 21). Tickets purchased after that date will be articles to the Swedish Center Office. $60 and subject to availability. 2 Director’s notes Membership As I write this we are approaching the middle of August and very Dinner little has changed since my last message to you. We are still in the planning stages of new fencing for the East parking lot , as well as doing some exterior clean up of the property, in general. Some of the projects might lap over into September, so if you have some interest in volunteering you can call me. Speaking of volunteers, we are still in need of receptionists. We do have some activities line up for this month that will be fun. Remember the Swedish Pancake Breakfast will be on September 9 because of the holiday weekend on the first Sunday of the month. On Thursday night, September 6, we have old time Swedish vaudeville at 7:00 pm in the Stockholm Hall — a “free will” donation is requested, to cover expenses. In the same room, the following night at 6:30 pm, we WEDNESDAY, will be holding the SACC’s Crayfish Dinner and Silent Auction. This has September 12, 2007 always been a really fun event and includes singing, dancing, drinking and, of course, Crayfish; you can make your reservations by calling Social 6:00 pm (206) 622-5640. The Happy Hours are still happening also, so I hope Dinner 6:30 pm to see you in the Center soon. Cost: $15.00 R.W. PROGRAM: A review of the progress being made by the Center’s Strategic Strategic Planning Presentation Planning Committee at Monthly Member Meeting DINNER MENU: This is a special invitation for all SCC members to come to the Membership Dinner in September and learn about the progress of the Mixed green salad Strategic Planning Committee. with lingonberry vinaigrette The planning committee is now ready to share their overall vision for the Center: A hub of Swedish culture and activities, centered on our fantastic Stuff pork loin with building, amazing view, and (we hope, in time) a great Swedish sundried tomatoes, restaurant. olives and cardomom A hard-working group has been meeting almost every other week over the past year to explore how to revitalize the SCC, and they’re Oven roasted excited to share their vision and plans with the members. As part of baby carrots their process to build a vision, they met with long-time SCC members, new members, Swedish Americans in the community (non-members), Garlic-Rosemary officers and members of other Scandinavian organizations, mashed potatoes representatives from the Nordic Heritage Museum, and the honorary Swedish Consul, Lars Jonsson. Please come hear their presentation Berry crisp with about the exciting future in store for the SCC. fresh whipped cream Membership meetings always feature a delicious dinner (prepared by As You Like It catering) preceded by a social hour. Please remember that you need to make dinner reservations in advance; just call the For reservations, please call: office at 206-283-1090. Vi ses! 206-283-1090 3 Scandinavian New SCC Translation Service Folkdance Starts in September class begin A new benefit to members of the Swedish Cultural Center is the SCC Translation Service, beginning in September on a trial basis. this month SCC members will be eligible for a special rate on translation services from a list of qualified Swedish-to-English translators. Ten percent of the The Nordic Heritage fee will go directly to the Swedish Cultural Center, in support of the Museum, with a great dance scholarship program. The minimum charge for the service will be $25.