Molbak`s Nursery - NW Danish Association

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A PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHWEST DANISH ASSOCIATION
Molbak’s Nursery
By Edith Christensen, EdD
Many years ago a young couple
came to this country from Denmark
with their 2 children. Egon Molbak
first came in 1948 for one year. After
he returned to Denmark he married
Laina and they returned to the U.S.
where their 2 daughters were born.
What followed in the ensuing years
was surprising and unplanned.
Now in their retirement years, Egan
and Laina Molbak can look back over
the years and recall the events which
brought them to being the largest plant
retailer in Washington.
They came to this area from Denmark in the 1950’s to find business
opportunities. After 6 years, Laina
and the children went back to Denmark, for 6 months while they tried to
decide whether to move back to Denmark or stay in the U.S..
What
brought them back was an opportunity which Egon found in Woodinville.
The Molbaks found a small nursery
to buy in 1956 which had 5 green
Table of Contents
1 and 4…Danes and Denmark
2…....…..President’s Corner
3 and 5....Program Highlights
6 ………Memorials and miscellaneous
July, August, September 2013 Issue #2012/13 Volume 1
houses on 4 acres sold cut flowers,
mainly carnations. When they bought
it they called it Molbak’s Greenhouse.
There was a lot of competition with a
hard year, so they added bedding
plants and pots. They worked hard as
wholesalers and added other plants to
their inventory as growers.
However, people kept coming to
buy their plants. So they would sell in
bulk to people who came by. As demands grew for more variety and
more retail, they added that component to their store. Being creative,
hard-working people, they added
many aspects of plants to their store.
As the years went by, they needed
more growing space. They bought the
inventory of rhododendrons of another nursery, and added more growing acreage, built more greenhouses
and added larger retail areas. They
added a 38 acre farm in the Redmond
Valley for growing plants for the nursery.
In later years they added specialties,
such as poinsettias. This became very
popular and today at Christmas time
they have a very large inventory of
poinsettias and they create a poinsettia
‘tree’, a display showcasing the many
varieties of this plant.
Always listening to the desires of
people, they later added seminars to
their variety of options at the nursery.
These are very popular as people come
to learn how to grow, display, and
plant what they love. They also added
other sections to their store, such as
pots and containers, and garden objects. As new ideas emerged, new departments were added. Looking for
7 and 8…Membership and Volunteer Form
9………..Seattle/Portland Calendars
10-11…...Donations and Donors Thank you!
12 ……...Save the Date
The Northwest Danish Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching
community life experience through cultural exchange and social outreach.
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pastry while you shop, just stop by for
coffee, tea, and real Danish pastries,
and you can shop longer for the many
varieties of gifts, plants, pots, cards,
and anything to do with plants.
The Molbaks have been involved in
many other projects such as their Garden Center in the Pike Place Market
where they sell plants and present a
children’s theater production for
weeks. They have also been involved
in the Northwest Flower & Garden
Show since the 1990’s. They both have
served on many community organizations as volunteers and have won
many awards for service and horticulture.
Molbak’s Nursery has over 2,200
varieties of plants and over one million
visitors come to Molbak’s in a year.
From 3 employees in 1956 to over 250
now, what a great enterprise was created by a couple of Danes in this area!
Volunteer
Opportunities
Writing/Editing—Assist with The
Little Mermaid, including condensing
interesting articles, and writing articles of
interest to the Danish community.
Event Help - Assist at activities and
programs as needed. Duties may include
event set-up, staffing, and clean-up. We
are currently looking for people to help
with the auction and dinner this fall.
Sonja would appreciate suggestions
for speakers or themes for DCC.
Please contact the office 206-523-3263 or
[email protected]
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President’s Corner
Association Board
Officers
Edith E. Christensen, EdD, President
Erik Laursen, Vice-President
Sonja Kromann, Secretary
Kenneth Kromann, Treasurer
Larry West, Oregon Representative
Board of Directors
Aase Beaulieu
Jette Bunch
Gary Korsgaard
Bodil Muller
Erik Muller
Britt Pfaff-Dunton
Carla Schultz-Parks
LOOKING BACK
By Edith Christensen, EdD
How will you measure the mark
you have made in this society? Will it
be how many trips you have taken to
visit your grandchildren, or maybe
how many trips you had to Europe.
Or, will it be how many times you took
the kids to Disneyland, or how often
you went to the beach? Maybe it will
be how many people or organizations
you have helped along the way that
needed you. There are many measures
of the mark you make on this world
after you are gone. How important are
these? How do they make you feel?
I used to tell my students “You
weren’t put on this earth just to fill up
space, but to make it a better place
when you leave than when you came.”
The kids would respond to me that I
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was giving them a big job. I agreed
with them but told them that is their
duty here on earth.
Where does this put you? I was
reading something the other day regarding Walt Whitman saying in his
poem “In Leaves of Grass” that America is a thousand diverse contributors
and our nation’s one identity is “everunited lands”. Woodenknife, a Lakota
Native American, describes this
United States as not a “melting pot”
but that “each American should try to
stay true to his or her ethnic heritage
while keeping an American identity;
that we are a “blanket of color, all
sewn into the shape of the United
States.” We are keeping our heritage
alive by being involved in NWDA.
The Northwest Danish Association
would like to think that you have enjoyed your membership affiliation,
connecting to Danish events or programs, and being around others of
similar background. We like to think
you have enjoyed the Danish Cultural
Conference, Himmelbjerget Danish
Camp, Fastelavns, Dane Camp, Julestue, and the many other events and
activities you may have attended and
in which you have participated.
How will these activities continue
and be important to the friends, family, children and grandchildren when
you are no longer here to support
them? A wonderful way is for you to
give directly to the organization in
order for it to continue in perpetuity.
NWDA is attempting to complete
the purchase of its building within the
next 3 years. You could make a dona-
tion for this specific project, the Capital
Fund. This would make it possible for
the organization to be forward looking
for many years with the activities you
all love.
Just think about it: Julestue for your
grandchildren, Lille Juleaften at the
church, Himmelbjerget Danish Camp
for teenagers, Danish Cultural Conference for those having an interest in
Denmark whether or not they have a
any Danish ancestry. Isn’t it worth it,
to keep the culture and traditions alive
with the younger generation, have
them enjoy the special times you have
had, and understand some cultural
traditions?
You can do this easily by transferring assets from your IRA, by making
a donation now, by including NWDA
in your will with an impact donation.
Now is the time to consider this so that
it is not forgotten in your busy lives.
Stop now, and for the future of NWDA
take care of it now.
Join me in helping this organization
do a bigger job of keeping in touch
with our background and heritage.
Your donation will be greatly appreciated. Those who have gone before
you, have helped this organization in
order that you might participate. Help
make the future for the younger generation.
Match my donation of $4,500 over
the last 3 years, which is in addition to
the many volunteer hours of being in
charge of the organization and the office building it owns.. I am sure you
would like to help—and YOU CAN!
THANK YOU!
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Program Highlights
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Another memorable year at Himmelbjerget Danish Camp
By Annelise M Kromann
If you are friends with Himmelbjerget Danish Camp on Facebook, you
probably already know what fun was
had during this year’s week of camp at
the Menucha Retreat and Conference
Center in Corbett, Oregon, directed
again by Cassy Johnson-Hodge of
Portland.
Several days of pouring rain couldn’t stop the fun for the 27 campers…
although, perhaps one day of swimming was cancelled due to Thor showing up and sending rumbles of thunder over the campers. However, the
counselors of Himmelbjerget are always prepared no matter the situation.
Relay games were enjoyed in the great
room of Wright Hall during sports
time and the carpet was rolled back for
folk dancing in the afternoon. But before long, the clouds parted to reveal
lovely warm weather when the
camper’s favorite sports games, like
rundtbold, Chieftain Ball and Stop Ball
were played on the finally dry, green
lawns of Menucha.
The campers enjoyed a busy sched-
ule each day that included Danish
classes, with two “real” Danes from
Denmark (Mads & Nikoline) who
taught the advanced and intermediate
Danish classes. Campers got to use
their Danish skills in butik as they
counted out real Danish money and
bought sweets that they hopefully
brought home to share with their parents.
Fun Danish-themed crafts were in
abundance at the Barn, as well as the
traditional papirklip made popular by
Hans Christian Andersen – the theme
of camp this year. We were very fortunate to have Ruth Dally and Grete
Kasch join us on Wednesday to help
make the traditional smørrebrød sandwiches. What kind of Danish camp
would it be if we didn’t have pickled
herring?!
Our nights were filled with skits by
each family portraying their version of
a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale –
everything from The Tinderbox, The
Princess and the Pea, to Simple Simon
and What Father Says is Always Right.
We held our traditional “big” game on
Thursday evening where family
groups got a chance to really stock up
on their points on activities that included re-enacting their fairytale in 60
seconds or less, or answering trivia on
the fairy tales and the life of Hans
Christian Andersen.
As always, the week flies by so fast.
Saturday morning the parents joined
us for the traditional closing ceremo-
nies where the campers showed off
their folk dancing skills and new
campers received their stok – the traditional walking stick that originally
came from Himmelbjerget, near Ry in
Denmark. The morning ended with
the lowering of the flag and singing
Der er et Yndigt Land and of course, the
group pictures.
We are already looking forward to
Himmelbjerget in 2014 starting on June
21st to June 28th! (Registration is available online at nwdanishcamp.com.)
Thank you to everyone in the Danish
community for your continued support of this amazing camp!
By being a member of the NWDA
you will have the benefit of reduced
admission to any of our activities and
programs, share our Danish energy
and tenaciousness, and also make new
friends! See page 7-8 to join!
Learn to Cook
Danish from the
Pros
If you like to cook and eat, here is your
opportunity. Learn some of the great recipes and methods of Minna Brask and her
team who cook for our many events.
Many of their recipes are traditional Danish foods.
Please call the NWDA. We would love to
have your participation.
Call 206-523-3263
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Danes and Denmark
Northwest Danish
A Girl Lying Down
in Front of a Windmill
Jan Bruun-Petersen standing behind the statue
of “Reclining Girl” with the old windmill on
Kastellet in the background just over the knee
Between Grønningen Street and the
double moats of the military-run star
fortress Kastellet in Copenhagen, is a
reclining girl or rather a statue of one.
This is “Liggende Pige” made by
Gerhard Henning in 1943. He is most
known for his statues capturing the
nude female form. This particular
statue has copies on public display in
the following cities:
Viborg, Brønderslev, and Malmö.
Gerhard Henning was born in
Stockholm, Sweden, but died in Hellerup, Denmark. He lived for 87 years
and become a Danish citizen at the age
of 51. He studied in Copenhagen at the
age of twelve. In 1909, he moved permanently to Denmark. He worked for
ten years for the Royal Danish Porcelain Factory.
In 1911, Henning created a prizewinning work at the factory based on
Hans Christian Andersen's short fairy
tale, “The Princess and the Pea”. The
glazed sculpture contained the required mattresses for the princess as
well as dragons, warriors and children
at play. His work won the First Class
Medal at the Paris Salon as one of the
finest pieces of porcelain in Europe.
In the included photograph, you
can see one of two moats between myself and the windmill on the horizon.
Kastellet was built as a star fortress to
better protect against cannon fire. Previous fortifications in Europe were
rounder and thus harder to defend
against the new technology of warfare.
The enemy could come in close with
the older design to try to penetrate the
wall without the defenders having as
much chance to hit with an arrow the
invading hordes before the wall was
breached.
In a fortress or a fortified city, it
was important to be able to grind grain
to flour behind the fortress walls to
help feed the troops, while a potential
siege was raging outside. The current
windmill was made in 1847. Every
year on Kastellets birthday, October
28th, the windmill is allowed to be
powered by its sails to go round and
round as part of the celebration. Next
year, Kastellet will turn 350 years old.
With friends and family, I have participated two times in an Ecco Walkathon
that starts and ends at Kastellet.
Danish Cultural
Conference 2013
Photos and article
By Kyle Dittmer
Danish Dinner
Jim Templeton performed on Saturday
The Northwest Danish Association’s
34th annual Danish Cultural Conference was held June 21st – 23rd. Sonja
Kromann, DCC Planning Committee
Chair, and Kyle Dittmer, Master of
Ceremonies welcomed 50 attendees to
the rustic-countryside Menucha Retreat Center in Corbett, Oregon. The
NWDA sponsors the Conference
which offers a wide variety of presentations of Danish culture.
After a Danish flag-raising ceremony, led by Otto Brask, the first Friday speaker was Claus Windelev, an
author from Seattle. He discussed his
books Ethics: For You (and the Rest of the
World) and Common Sense: An Outsiders
Look From the Inside. The content was
shaped by his background growing up
in Denmark during the German Army
occupation during WWII. Thoughtful
questions made for interesting discussions.
Next up was Jan Beck, Vice President and Site Head, Novo Nordisk
Research Center, Seattle – a biotech
company. He talked about both Nordic and American management cultures within a global company and
efforts to introduce Nordic values,
while adopting the local best practices
of the Northwest Region. Novo makes
medicines for diabetes and other diseases and conducts medical research.
After dinner, we retreated to the
hyggelig setting of Creevy Commons
for a Danish film, Academy Award
Nominated “A Royal Affair” starring
Mads Mikkelsen. The queen’s love
affair with the King’s German doctor.
starts a revolution that changes Denmark forever.
Our Saturday morning speaker,
James Winther, Mazama Brewing
Company, Corvallis, Oregon discussed
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Program Highlight
“Overview and History of Brewing
and Danish Beers.” He described the
process of making beer, key ingredients, and how the flavor and texture
can be altered along the way. His
brewing company (https://
w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
MazamaBrewing) just opened their
doors in May 2013. James discussed
specific Danish beers and Denmark’s
contributions to the world of beer.
The last morning presenter, Eric
Nelson, Executive Director Nordic
Heritage Museum, Seattle, gave “An
Overview of Recent and Upcoming
Exhibits at the Nordic Heritage Museum.” He described new exhibits/
events and encouraged us to come and
visit and also check out the website
(http://www.nordicmuseum.org/).
A capital campaign seeks to build a
new building that would be a better fit
for the Museum.
After lunch, Dr. Nathaniel Hong,
Olympic College, Bremerton, WA,
gave a scholarly presentation of
“WWII Occupation and the Underground Press in Denmark.” He wrote
books on this period, Occupied: Denmark’s Adaptation and Resistance to German Occupation (1940-1945) and Sparks
of Resistance: The Illegal Press in German
Occupied Denmark, April 1940 – August
1943 after conducting research at the
Museum of Danish Resistance, the
Danish National Archive, the Royal
Library, and other occupation history
archives around Denmark. He noted
that the Danes specialized in sabotage
but avoided killing German soldiers,
in order to avoid major revenge.
Danish pastries during breaks
Dr. Marianne Stecher, Professor,
Department of Scandinavian Studies,
University of Washington, Seattle,
WA, gave a talk on “Karen Blixen in
Denmark - Essays and Radio Talks.”
She published essays and gave radio
talks on cultural and social issues, including the Women's movement, the
Nazi German regime, colonial race
relations, animal ethics and the Spelling Reform of 1948! Dr. Stecher’s new
book, The Creative Dialectic in Karen
Blixen’s Essays will be released later
this year.
Look out over the Gorge
Breaks included a field trip by 22 of
the attendees into the Columbia River
Gorge. Prof. Kyle Dittmer (Marylhurst
University and Portland Community
College) lead the trip. At the Women’s
Forum Overlook he described the volcanic geology of the region and why
the Gorge is special! We then went to
Crown Point Vista House.
After our Saturday night dinnertradition of Pork Loin, braised redcabbage, and cucumber salad and Ris a
la mande dessert, we gathered to hear
Portland Jazz Pianist Jim Templeton.
He started a new jazz bar in 2011 –
Ivories Jazz Bar and Lounge (http://
www.ivories-jazz.com). Following his
hour-long wonderful performance, we
retreated to Creevy Commons for
“Party in the Kro.”
Fellowship and Inspirational Singing followed Sunday morning breakfast.
First up was Kyle Dittmer who presented, “Twilight’s Last Gleaming?
Demographic Trends of Pacific Northwest Danish Brotherhood Lodges.”
He sent a survey to local DBIA lodges
to understand the demographic trends
of the local lodges. The results to recruitment for Young (18-29) and Mid-
dle-Aged (30-50) people reveal barriers
such as changing societal customs,
new technology, and lifestyles, which
greatly complicate recruitment efforts.
Kyle discussed the implications of declining participation in Danish organizations in the Pacific Northwest and
how we might address the findings of
his survey.
Dave Hoerlein, of Rick Steves
Europe, Seattle, presented
“Scandinavian Architecture: From
Dolmens and Stave Churches to the
Mountain.” Scandinavia is rich with
interesting buildings from many eras.
Dave studied urban design at the
Royal Academy in Copenhagen. He
showed his favorite samples of Scandinavian architecture along with a visual
survey of European architecture
through the ages.
At closing, Sonja Kromann and
Edith Christensen, NWDA President,
encouraged attendees to complete an
Evaluation Form. They welcome the
feedback which will help in the planning of the next DCC. After lunch, we
gathered for the flag lowering ceremony. This event was a great way to
celebrate all things about Denmark,
meeting new friends, and renewing
our bonds. A complete set of DCC
2013 notes will be available in August.
Hope to see you in 2014!
~Kyle Dittmer, DCC Master-ofCeremonies
Great food at Menuca
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Memorials
Er Dit Danske
Gået
I Glemmebogen?
Is Your Danish
Getting ‘Rusty’?
Would you like an opportunity to
maintain your Danish language ability? Are you beginning to forget
some vocabulary? In order for us to
maintain a ‘foreign’ language we need
to use it or lose it.
Annelise Kromann has offered to
lead a new program to practice speaking Danish. There will be a theme
each time to encourage speaking and
learning new words in Danish and
practicing using the ones you already
know. We would also like to have
some who are quite proficient in Danish which will keep the group working on the language.
You don’t need to have a large vocabulary in Danish but need to be
enthusiastic about learning more. To
find out more about this group call
Annelise at 425-329-5083 or email to
[email protected]
Meetings will be at Harmony Hall
in our building, or other convenient
place.
Lincoln Log Cabin at Rebild Park
Northwest Danish
Association
Lincoln Log Cabin
in Denmark???
How and why did a Seattle Dane
build a Lincoln Log Cabin at Rebild
in Denmark?
Look for the answer in the next
issue of The Little Mermaid.
Edith Kilgren
Edith Kilgren, born in Askov MN,
passed away in Seattle April 8 surrounded by her large and loving family.
Growing up on a farm whose main crop
was rocks and rutabagas she longed for
the mountains and ocean. After studying at Grand View College in Des
Moines, Iowa, she came west during
World War II. In Seattle she met Ove
Kilgren, her loving husband for 60
years. They raised 5 children Eileen,
Erick, Neil, Roger and Douglas.
In retirement, Edith and Ove traveled
all over the world exploring Europe, in a
VW camper.
Other trips included
China, SE Asia, Australia, the Middle
East, the Caribbean and throughout the
USA.
Truly a Happy Dane, she inspired
others with her good humor, energy,
thoughtfulness and common sense, always with a smile on her face. She will
be greatly missed.
In addition to her children, Edith is
also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren.
Donations in her memory may be
sent to the Nordic Heritage Museum, St.
John United Lutheran Church and the
Northwest Danish Association.
Holger Nielsen
Holger Nielsen , passed away on
April 18, 2013 at age 93, in Edmonds,
WA. He was born in Denmark March
31, 1920 and, with his family, immigrated to the U.S. in 1960. He worked as
a landscaper in the Seattle Highlands
with his uncle. He was preceded in death
by his wife of 54 years, Annelise F.
Nielsen. He is survived by 3 children,
sons Leif Nielsen of Edmonds and John
Neilsen of Seattle and daughter, Inge
Moe of Edmonds, along with three
grandchildren. He was buried at Evergreen Washelli Cemetary in a private
service.
Mel Hollister
Mel was born in South Dakota and
passed away May 6, 2013 at the Norse
Home in Seattle. Mel served in the US
Air Force Cadet Program. Following
that, he graduated from Everett Junior
College where he met his wife Anne.
Mel followed his love of flying and
worked for West Coast Airlines. Then
he began his forty plus year career in the
automotive business.
Mel and Anne enjoyed raising 5 children, Kay, Gayle, Gary, Laurie and Lisa.
They were blessed with 9 grandchildren.
He was an active member of Luther
Memorial Church and a dedicated member and contributor to the Northwest
Danish Association and the Nordic Heritage Museum. Mel also served on the
work party and was a long-time volunteer at the NWDA. A 60 year member of
the Danish Brotherhood, he cherished
his connection to the Danish community.
Mel was preceded in death by his
wife of 62 years, Anne, 4 brothers, and a
son-in-law. Mel was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend and
will be greatly missed.
Remembrances may be made to Luther Memorial Church or the Northwest
Danish Association.
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Northwest Danish Association – Membership Form
1833 North 105th Street, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98133
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For Family membership: Names and ages of dependent children:
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Membership includes an e-mail copy of our newsletter, The Little Mermaid*, eBulletins, voting privileges at the annual
meeting, also special membership prices for attendance at NWDA programs, events and Harmony Hall rental.
*For printed copies of The Little Mermaid, please enclose $15 to cover cost of postage and handling.
Membership year is July 1 to June 30. Renewal date is July 1 each year. If joining as a new member after January 1,
dues will be one-half of the above rates for the balance of the membership year.
In addition I make the following tax-deductible donation to the Northwest Danish Association:
These classifications are cumulative and may change as your donations increase during the fiscal year.
___ $50 Royal Dane
___ $100 Noble Dane
___ $250 Bold Dane
___ $500 Great Dane
___ $1000 Grand Dane
___ Other $________
____My employer will match my contribution to NWDF. Enclosed is my matching gift form.
The Northwest Danish Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, TAX ID 91-0565541.
Membership Payment $________ Donation $________ Little Mermaid $______Total $________
Please return your completed form (both pages) and make checks payable to:
Northwest Danish Association
Seattle, WA 98133
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Please do not cut part of this page off, but send the whole page with appropriate parts completed.
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Volunteer Form to Accompany Membership Form
Seattle, WA 98133-8973
Seattle phones: 206-523-3263 1-800-564-7736
www.nwdanish.org
Gathering place at:
4330 N.E. 37th Ave. (not a mailing address)
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: 800-564-7736 (reaches Seattle office)
The NWDA is a volunteer run organization. It is important that you volunteer in at least one of the following areas, if you are able. Volunteer hours are recorded in the office. If you are unable to give
time please consider a donation to help your organization. Just check a donation category on the
Membership side of this form and include it with your membership fee.
Please complete the following form and return with your membership. We appreciate having every
member volunteer in some way, helping with fund raisers, phoning from home, volunteering with
events and programs, and working on any of the many committees. There are many needs.
A non-profit organization depends on many volunteers to keep costs for programs and events as low as possible. Please check all areas in which you are willing and able to help.
I will help NWDA by donating my time this year to help with the following:
____ Annual Auction
____ Program and event planning
____ Telephoning people
____ Publicity or Marketing
____ Dane Camp for children
____ Himmelbjerget Camp for teenagers
____ Call me for occasional help needs
____ Help with newsletter, Little Mermaid
____ Fund-Raising events
____ Committee membership
____Set-up and Clean-up at events
____ Bake cookies, etc. for events
____ Volunteer coordinator for Oregon
____ Skilled and non-skilled maintenance
____ Coordinator of volunteers, Washington
____ Work Party for Maintenance of building
____ I have expertise/experience in the following areas: ___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
The Program and Event Planning people help determine what programs we will provide.
Work with children can include Dane Camp, Julestue, Himmelbjerget, Fastelavns, etc.
Auction help includes planning, cataloging, clerical, set-up, clean-up, publicity, etc.
Occasional help can include filing, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls, etc.
Skilled and non-skilled help includes light carpentry, painting, repair, grounds work, and housekeeping.
We need people who will coordinate activities and volunteers. We have a volunteer coordinator for maintenance of the
building and we have a leasing agent. Check the above areas where you can help.
Times I am available:
Weekdays - morning _____ afternoon_____ evening _____ weekend only _____ Occasional _______
Name _________________________________ Phone number _________________ Date ___________
Email address _______________________________
Thank you very much for supporting the Northwest Danish Association. Without your help we will not be able
to accomplish our mission and our goals.
Seattle / Portland Calendar
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Northwest Danish
Association
July 2013
Søndag
Mandag
Tirsdag
Onsdag
1
2
3
7
8
9
14
15
21 Sing-a-long
3pm (see article on
page )
28
Fredag
5
6
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
30
Mandag
Tirsdag
August 2013
Onsdag
Torsdag
Fredag
1
4
5
11
12
18
25
Dane Camp
Seattle
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
27
30
31
2
Dane Camp
Seattle
9
September 2013
28
Tirsdag
3 Work Party
Dane Camp
Seattle
3
8
Mandag
6
2
Lørdag
7 Dane Camp
Seattle
Søndag
1
Lørdag
4
Søndag
Seattle
DBIA 7pm
Torsdag
29
Onsdag
4
Seattle
Torsdag
Dane Camp
Seattle
10
Fredag
Lørdag
5
6
7
DBIA 7pm
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
18 Onsdagsklubben
Seattle
19
20
21
22
23
24
22
26
27
28
29
30
15
Seattle
Board Meeting
All Dane Picnics
Oregon and
Washington
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In Honor of Minna Brask’s 80th
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Lola Pitzner
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Molbak`s Nursery - NW Danish Association

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