Lögberg-Heimskringla - 26.07.1991, Blaðsíða 7

Greetings — from the Officers and Committee, under the capable leader-
Executive Committee of the Icelandic ship of Oli Narfason, has initiated in-
National League of North America and terest and cooperation in all comers of
congratulations to the Icelandic Festi- North America.
val Committee for their continuing The invitation for organizations to
strength and dedication in upholding become affiliate members of the INL
yet another successful Islendinga- has been the main focus. We are proud
dagurinn. to announce, that since the 72nd An-
This past year has been an extremely nual Convention held in New West-
busy one for the INL. We have main- minster, B.C., in April of this year, we
tained a profile in which we take much have two new affiliate members — the
pride. We have upheld our mandate Hecla Island Group, and the Sólskin
and continue to take steps toward the Ladies of Vancouver, B.C. We have 13
future. Our enthusiastic Task Force Chapters/Members, all of whom are
Canada lceland Foundation
We Invtte students of Icelandic or part-Icelandic descent to apply for
the following scholarships which are ofíered or processed by the Canada
Iceland Foundation.
All applications must be received by Friday, August 30, 1991.
Inforraatlon and applicatíonforras are avaílable by telephontng 774-
5185 orby contacting Valdine G. Johnson, 735 Home Street, Winnipeg,
Manitoba R3E 2C5.
The Heidmar Bjornson Memorial Scholarship
In the araount of $500. Wfíl be given annually to the student obtaining
the highest academic standing in Icelandic Studies in his/her final
year at the University of Manitoba. The award will be made by the
Department Head.
The Margaret Breckman Mack Student Award
In the araount of $500. Will be gíven annually to a needy student of
good scholastic ability who is enroled in the University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science Nursing Ðegree Program.
The Canada lceiand Foundation Scholarship
One scholarship of $500. to be awarded annually. Award to be
deteraiined by academic standing and leadership qualities. To be
ofíered to a university studenl studying towards a degree in any
Canadian university.
Einar Pali & ingibjorg Jonsson Memorial Schoiarship
One scholarship of $500 to be awarded annually. The recipients must
be of good moral character, college calibre and primaríly in need of
help to contlnue their studies in high school, college or at the
University level. The donors hope that “somewhere along the híghway
of life” the award winners will try to provide comparable help to
another needy student.
Emilia Palmason Student Aid Fund
Two awards of $500 each to be glven annually. The recípients raust
be of good moral characíer, college calibre and primarily in need of
help to continue their studies in high school, college or at the
Universiíy level. The donors hope that “somewhere along the highway
of llíe” the award wtnners wlll try to provide comparable help to
another needy studenl.
The Gunnar Simundson Memorlal Schoiarship
One scholarship of $500. to be awarded annually. This annual
scholarship wíll be awarded to a student in university or proceedlng
into a uníversity in Canada or the United States. The recipient must
demonstrate financial need and high scholastic ability.
Thorvaldson Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 to be awarded annually. This annual
scholarship will be awarded to a student in university or proceeding
into a university in Canada or the United States. The recipient must
demonstrate financial need and high scholastic ability.
John Jonas Giliis Memorial Scholarship
The late Ingun Gillis made a glft to the Canada Iceland Foundation to
set up a scholarship ín meraory of her son. Ascholarship of $500. will
be awarded.
Amold W. Hoim Schoiarship
One scholarship of $500. to be awarded annually. This scholarship to
be awarded to a student demonstrating fínancial need - who qualifíes
to proceed to university education and degree.
Lögberg-Héirinskringla • Föstudagur 26. júlí 1991 •' 7
Gordon and Evelyn Thorvaldson with President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
and Jón Ásgeirsson, president of the INL in lceland.
working diligently on special projects future of the INL.
and continue to add
strength for the
INL.
We are focusing
on greater commu-
nication and coop-
eration with all our
people, and in gen-
eral, the Icelandic
community. We
have had great sup-
port and approval
from the Federal
and Provincial
Governments. We
have realized a
growingneedinthe
youth area, and
now have an enthu-
siasticyouth repre-
sentative on our Ex-
ecutive. Together,
with our support,
and that of the Ice-
landic community,
they will be added
strength and im-
portant to the
Thanks to lceland
On behalf of the Lögberg-
Heimskringla Board, I would like to
acknowledge and sincerely thank the
Government of Iceland for the con-
tinuing financial support of our pa-
per. This support is much appreciated
and greatly needed.
During a recent and brief visit to
Iceland in }une, through the efforts
and cooperation of Þórður Einarsson,
Ambassador of Iceland, and
Guðmundur Björgvin Helgason, First
Secretary, Ministry for Foreign Af-
fairs, I was presented with a cheque
by Mr. Helgason. My only regret was
that I was unable to alter my ftight
departure plans to acceptthe cheque
in a more formal manner. The trip, as
always, was mostpleasant Receiving
the financial support was “extra spe-
cial”.
Gordon if. Thorvaldson
Vice-President & Treasurer
Visits to the
íslendingamót in
Markerville this
year, as well as to
Iceland, have been
most rewarding
and encouraging to
us. Our new office
at the Lögberg-
Heimskringla ad-
dress at 699 Carter
Avenue should be
exciting. It is an-
other sign of con-
tinuing coopera-
tionand supportto
each other.
Congratulations
to this year’s
Fjallkona, Mrs.
Johanna Wilson.
I look forward to
attending íslen-
dingadagurinn
once again.
Evelyn
Thorvaldson
President
SCHOLARSHIPS
lón Sigurósson Chapter IODE
The Jón Sigurðsson Chapter IODE annually awards academic scholarships to High
School students who have successfully completed Grade XII or its equivalent
standing and who are registered for a first year course at a Manitoba University. The
scholarships awarded are as follows:
(1) Two Johanna Gudrun Skaptason IODE Memorial Scholarships - $500.
(2) The Elinborg Hanson-Valdina Gottfred IODE Memorial Scholarship -
$300.
(3) Thc Frida & Hjalmur Danielson Memorial Scholarship IODE, for a student
enrolled in a drama course.
There are other scholarships
(4) A Music Scholarship available to a student who has obtained a high standing
in voice or instrumcnt (Grade VI or above) in Western Board ofMusic or
Royal Conservatory ofToronto examinations - $300.
(5) The Svava Thorsteinson IODE Memorial Scholarship for a student who has
completed fírst year university - $300.
(6) The Snjoiaug Gillis IODE Memorial Scholarship for a student in a registcred
nursing course - $300.
(7) The Gyda Naylor IODE Memorial Scholarship for a student with at least one
year in the Faculty ofHuman Ecology - preferably in Family Studies - $300.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, good citizenship
and leadership potential. Prime consideration will be given to those students of
Icelandic ancestry.
For further information and applications please write or telephone:
Mrs. Hildur Guttormson
156 Marshall Cresc.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0R7
Telephone: (204) 453-4388
Applications must be received by October 15.