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2-ALDARAFMÆLISÁR, FÖSTUDAGUR 8. MAÍ 1987
The Washington D.C. Thorrablot
Preparations for the 1985 Thor-
rablot went very well this year. On
Thorrablot morning when a brisk
crew came to assist with the last
minute preparations, everybody felt
that it would be another success. Our
chef, Jon Sigfusson, was there and
Gisli Vilhjalmsson, the new chef at
our embassy, stayed the whole day
assisting him.
At five o'clock the evening started
with a cocktail. Dinner was served at
seven and you could see by the en-
thusiasm on people's faces that it was
well received.
The Icelandic Association honored
two people this year for their
unselfish work through the year on
behalf of the Association. They were
Asgeir Petursson and Petra Holt.
Our honored guests this year were
our new Ambassador Ingvi Ingvars-
son and his wife Holmfridur,
Honorary Consul and Mrs. Hubert
Georges, Simon Pallson of Icelandair
and his wife Thuridur, Pall Petursson
of Icelandic Seafood Corp. and his
wife Halla, Mr. and Mrs. Eysteinn
Helgason of Coldwater Seafood Corp.
Icelandair supported this year's
Thorrablot as in the past. This year's
contribution included bringing all the
food and band instruments into
Balto, Washington airport, the round-
trip for our chef and band, and not
forgetting the ever popular round-trip
to Iceland raffle prize which went to
one of our guests from the Jersey
Shore. The present format of our
celebration would be impossible
without their support. THANK YOU,
ICELANDAIR.
We also want to take this oppor-
tunity and thank the other in-
dividuals and companies who so
generously contributed to our raffle.
Icelandic Seafood, Coldwater Cor-
poration and Mr. and Mrs. Georges,
for contributing fish and seafood pro-
ducts, and Svala Thorisdottir Salman
for the beautiful painting won by our
secretary, Sigurveig, and Johann
Jonsson.
We are again faced with the dilem-
ma of not having room for all those
who wish to join us for this fantastic
Blot. If a superior location is not
found, we will be faced with turning
people away again next year. I have
been on the telephone attempting to
find a location that will accept us
under the conditions we want for our
members, i.e. our own chef, food,
alcohol and band. If anyone of our
members can find such a location or
knows of such a location, please con-
tact me as soon as possible. The con-
tract with the Holiday Inn for next
year must be verified soon.
I wish to extend a very special
CANADAICELAND FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
We invite students of Icelandic or part Iceiandic descent to apply for
the following scholarships which are processed by the Canada Iceland
Foundation:
EMILIA PALMASON STUDENT AID FUND
Two awards of $500 each to be given annually. The recipients must
be of good moral character, Icelandic descent, college calibre and
primariiy in need of help to continue their studies in high school, col-
lege or at the University level. They are asked to sign a pledge that
"somewhere along the highway of life" they will provide comparable
help to another needy student. Closing date for applications June 30th.
For application forms or further information contact:
(Mrs.) Borga Jakobson,
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Telephone: 772-8989.
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Heritage Image Pride
A Campaign To Raise Funds For The Chair of lcelandic
Language and Lileralure At The Universily of Maniloba
Yes, I wish to make a donation to ensure that the chair of lcelandic Language
and Literature at the University of Manitoba continues to serve the needs of
the lcelandic community of North America.
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Please mail this form with your donation to:
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An income tax receipt will be mailed to you.
thank you to all of those members cannot be as
who "put their hand to the plow" as without you.
we say in Icelandic. The Thorrablot
successful as it is
Guðrun Martyny
Upcoming Events
In Honour of Pastor John V. Arvidson there will be a reception
on the occasion of his 20th Anniversary with First Lutheran Church.
We extend an invitation to all parishioners and guests to make this
a memorable day — the reception will take place immediately follow-
ing the church service.
* * *
Icelandic musicians in Winnipeg. — Two Icelandic musicians,
Hulda Geirlaugsdóttir (piano) and Auður Hafsteinsdóttir (violin) will
give a concert on May 19, at 8 p.m. at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Icelanders in and around Winnipeg are encouraged to attend, and
bring with them friends and relatives.
Tickets $5.00. For tickets in advance phone 261-7222.
FJALLKONA FUND
. . . sponsored by the H.I.P. (Heritage, Image, Pride) Committee in their
campaign to raise funds in support of the Chair of Icelandic Language
and Literature at the University of Manitoba.
1964
Asgerður Haraldardóttir. Foreldrar:
Haraldur Agústsson og Steinunn
Ólöf Helgadóttir.
1965
Guðrun Sumarros Stevens. M. Helgi
Stefan Stevens. Foreldrar:
Guðmundur Þorvaldsson og k.h.
Rosa Sigriður Jonsdottir.
Lögberg-Heimskringla is printing two photographs each week to honor
Fjallkonas, dating back to 1924 through to the most recent in 1986.
Families, friends and units are welcome and encouraged to contribute
in honour of their special lady.
Simply fill out the prepared form below.
FJALLKONA FUND
Name
Address
(Family or Unit)
Postal Code
Donation in honor of
Signature
All cheques should be made payable to the University of Man-
toba. An income tax receipt will be available and mailed to you.
Mail to: H.I.P. committee
501-55 Donald St.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 1L8