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Message from FMIK President, Susan Sigurdson
We have changed the time of the meeting from 6:30 to 5 pm on Thursday. Hope to see you there!
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Please join us!
Next Meeting
Thursday
31 Mar 2022
5 pm
Sons of Norway building in the Viking Room
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The grill is open to prepare food from 5-9 pm that night and if it fits your schedule, come in and have supper. They have a variety of sandwiches (Ole Burger, Lena Burger, etc) and pizza to order.
The SON are not charging us for the meeting space, so it would be great if we could support them by ordering some food or drinks that night. There is also live music in the Troll Lounge that evening if you want to stay around to enjoy that after the meeting. Hope to see you there!
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Icelandic Song with
Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor
Thurs., 31 Mar 2022, 6:45 PM
NDSU Reineke Fine Arts Center, Rm 113
Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor is from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and an Icelandic-American pianist who has been enthusiastically received for her performances of Nordic piano works. She has performed widely in the U.S. as well as in Iceland, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Sweden, and Austria.
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Here is a video showcasing a performance by Kristín Jónína Taylor.
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April 5th Public Webinar
12-1:00 pm
by Jody Arman-Jones
Icelandic Roots Public Outreach Director
Join the presenter, Herdís Friðriksdóttir, to learn about Skálholt. This is a very important location in our Icelandic history.
On April 5th, just click on the blue link below to join the webinar.
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Congratulations and best of health to Chuck Sornsin and Susie Baldson as Chuck recovers from a long-awaited heart transplant in Rochester. He spent 3 months recovering in Rochester and now has returned home.
Chuck Sornsin Benefit
Saturday, April 9, 2022
from 11-3 pm
Peace Lutheran Church
or donate online
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A delightful children's book and a coloring book have been written by Bryndís Viglundsdóttir and illustrated by Gay Strandemo. They are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and bulk orders for a decreased price can be ordered through Will Publishing Company. More information is in the link including how to order.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 12-1 pm
Destination Skálholt
Zoom Webinar - link is above or see
https://www.icelandicroots.com/event-calendar
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 11-3 pm
Chuck Sornsin Benefit
Peace Lutheran Church
Monday, April 11, 2022 3-4 pm
Viking Combat
INLUS Webinar
More info to follow from INLUS
Monday, April 25, 2022, 7;00 pm
The Icelanders Who Came to North America 1855-1914
The Manitoba Genealogical Society Zoom Webinar
Join us for this free webinar filled with photos, stories, special reports, histories, maps, and more as we learn about the Icelandic people who came to Manitoba. Even the Norwegians know their ancient history because of an Icelandic author of long ago. Learn about Viking history, old Icelandic Sagas, and even J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, too. We will discover other areas outside of Manitoba which were settled by Icelandic immigrants. The webinar will include photos and information about the people, places, famous Icelandic settlers, and some of the challenges they faced in Manitoba. The webinar link will be posted here at a later date: EVENT CALENDAR
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 2:30 pm
A Celebration of Nordic Music
First Lutheran Church in Fargo.
The program is a fundraiser for the Nordic Culture Clubs (to which our Klub belongs) and will feature musical selections from each of the 5 Nordic countries (Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). See flyer below.
Monday, May 2, 2022 7 pm
Author´s Corner with Eric Newman
Iceland With Kids Book
See the INLUS website for the link
Friday, May 20, 2022, 2 - 4 pm
Sons of Norway
A Celebration of Life for Gordan Kartenson. Join in a time of remembrance for Gordy with his family and friends.
17 Jun 2022
Iceland Independence Day
June 2022:
Icelandic Klub meeting
Home of DeAnn Bjornson and Dan Kielty
North Fargo.
No specific date has been decided, but DeAnn and Dan have graciously offered to have a summer meeting there. In the past, we’ve had the June meeting on a Sunday evening early in June. More information on date/time later.
Thursday, June 24, 2022, 6 - 8 pm
Friday, June 25, 10 am - 6 pm
Sons of Norway
2022 Scandinavian Festival presented by the Nordic Culture Clubs. COVID canceled the Scandinavian Festival for 2 years, but it’s coming back again. Watch for more details.
July 29, 30, 31, 2022
The Deuce of August
Mountain, North Dakota
Plans are in progress for the 123rd Annual Icelandic Heritage Celebration. THE DEUCE
October 2022:
Taste of Scandinavia
Sons of Norway
Plans in progress. More details to follow.
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The program is a fundraiser for the Nordic Culture Clubs (to which our Klub belongs) and will feature musical selections from each of the 5 Nordic countries (Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). Michael Olson, the pianist, will perform the musical selections that represent each of the country’s unique music and composers.
Our own Tor Kartenson will add his beautiful violin music to some of the selections. The concert is free with a free-will donation for the performance and coffee time afterward.
Each of the NCC member clubs will contribute cookies for lunchtime and volunteers are needed to hand out programs, set up, and serve the coffee time after. If you are willing/able to volunteer your time for this event, please contact Susan.
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 Memberships
“Being Icelandic is kind of like a religion...most people are born into it, but it's not necessary to be born into it. You can marry into it, take instruction, and be converted.” (Howard Hobbs, 2004)
Please keep your FMIK membership up to date—we need each of you! Forward your newsletter on to others that might be interested in joining the Icelandic Klub—our numbers are down a bit and it would be great to have more folks join the Klub.
Email Susan Sigurdson with updates for the FMIK.
Please fill in the form below and mail it with your membership dues.
Other Opportunities
You are encouraged to join as an individual or family in the Icelandic National League of the United States. There are interesting events, webinars, Icelandic language classes, and more. JOIN INLUS.
Icelandic Roots continues to offer a variety of public webinars, podcasts, videos, and educational opportunities. There are many special Member-Only offerings such as access to an amazing genealogical database tracking all of our ancestors and cousins. There are interactive maps, histories, biographies, obituaries, special reports, photos, and more. Take part in Samtal Hour, Writing Seminars, and many unique activities within the IR Community. Check out the website to learn more: ICELANDIC ROOTS.
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