Libby Nordicfest gets new life
Volunteers pitch in to help with annual event
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
January 18, 2010
Nordicfest will survive, at least for one more year, according to Nodicfest Preident Lisa Oedewaldt.
A "do or die" meeting held Friday night to decide the fate of the annual fall Scandinavian Festival played to a full house of current board members, a couple of past board members from 2009, a few past royalty, some community members, and interested parties
The festivals future was shaky due to a dwindling number of board members and volunteers. Out of 12 board positions, eight were empty.
According to Oedewaldt, "the future looked bleak, until Noelle Gilmore stepped up and said that she would take over the Crafts position. The one by one, the people who came to share and listen started to volunteer and in a matter of an hour and a half, the fate of Nordicfest was decided. and with the help of the newest board members it looks this Nordicfest Is in Full Swing", she said. Hope to see you enjoying Nordicfest 2010!
The newest members of the Nordicfest Board are:
Vice President: Jennifer Wilson & Rick Tuin
Secretary: Rita Barnett
Fundraising: Les Nelson
Royalty/Info Booth: Michelle Mercer
Crafts: Noelle Gilmore
Parade: Pam Peppinger
Outdoor Entertainment: Frank Hendrickson & Ray Eanes
Souvenirs: Lisa Oedewaldt & Ally Frost
CURRENT Board Members:
President: Lisa Oedewaldt
Public Relations: Ally Frost
Food Booths: Jan Erickson
Education: Freda Howard
Treasurer: Helen Clark
Property Management: Clarence & Verna Johnson
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Story by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio, www.todaysbestcountryonline.com.
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