Árdís - 01.01.1954, Page 43

Ársrit Bandalags lúterskra kvenna
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Two ministers stayed at camp through the three periods: Rev. S.
Olafson and Rev. E. H. Fafnis—for one summer Mrs. Fafnis stayed
at camp with their three little boys. Mrs. F. Johnson, Mrs. H. F.
Danielson, Miss Kristin Skulason and myself were there for all of
the three periods. Mrs. S. Sigurgeirson and Petra Jonasson for two
Periods. Mrs. S. O. Bjerring and Miss Runa Jonasson for one period.
It is worth mentioning that all these people did not only give
their time but paid their fee of $6.00 for the period as well, that
being the fee charged for the ten days. Thus we cleared expenses
the first year. For the next two years, as prices were coming up,
we did not do quite so well financially but the small balance was
made up by the League.
At the close of Camp in 1941, the Conventicn of the League was
held at the camp by special arrangement made with the owners.
Meals were supplied by some of the Ladies Aids of the Arborg-
Riverton parish. I take the liberty of quoting a paragraph from the
president’s report given at that convention: “For the last three
summers we have rented this camp for ten days for a Leadership
Training Camp. Many have given their time and strength to that
Work and made some sacrifice to see this dream realized—that our
youth and leaders in Sunday School and church work might come
together for spiritual guidance, as well as to enjoy rest and recrea-
tion. We have dreamt that this might be the beginning of our
future work—that here had been laid a foundation for the future
Work of our organization. During this convention it will be for you
to decide whether we carry on this work or give it up . . . If we
continue we need more support and deeper understanding” (this is
translated from the Icelandic). I also take the privilege of quoting
from the secretary’s report in Ardis: “The matter was discussed
with avid interest. The ministers present, Rev. E. Fafnis, Rev. S.
Olafson and Rev. B. A. Bjarnason, stated verv definitely that this
endeavor of the L.W.L. was already recognized as a big factor in
building a firmer foundation for our church life and especially of
creating new currents of interest and faith among our young
people. They said furthermore: “We extend our grateful thanks to
the small band of women of the L.W.L. whose courage and loyalty
and idealism has launched this work to a successful start.”
Excellent discussions followed. Finally Mrs. O. Stephanson
asked the question whether at this time it would be possible to