Board of Directors
Marilyn Valgardson
President
Activities:
Amma's Kitchen, Cultural Pavilion, President's Reception, Parade, Viking Open Golf Tournament
Sigrun Asmundsson
Vice President
Activities:
Icelandic Fashion Show, 50/50, Sponsorship
Jórunn Thordarson
Second Vice President
Activities:
Diversity and Inclusion, Vendors
Angela Collins
Secretary
Activities:
Music and Cultural Presentations, Poetry and Short Story Contest, Fjallkona Affairs
Jenna Boholij
Past President
Jenna is a Past President and has been involved with the Festival for over a decade. She has spearheaded important marketing projects, including the re-brand and development of a new website. She has yet to miss an Islendingadagurinn.
Activities:
Marketing and Communications, Merchandise, Sponsorship, Vingólf Beverage Gardens, Get Dinged
Thora Palson
Festival Manager
Activities:
Event Management and Operations, Administration, Viking Village, Vendors, Volunteers, Summer Staff
Brett Lamoureux
Director
An alumni of the Snorri Program (2007), Brett speaks Icelandic at a conversational level and is fascinated by contemporary Icelandic society.
Activities:
Traditional Program, Running Races
Larry Dewar
Director
Activities:
RCMP and Wonder Shows Liaison
Signy Thorsteinson
Director
Activities:
Art Show
Robbie Rousseau
Director
Robbie is a Past President and Life Member of Islendingadagurinn. Joining the festival at 13 years old he has worn many hats over the years. His commitment to his hometown and his Icelandic heritage has not waned over these 30 years. He has been involved with Lögberg-Heimskringla (Icelandic North American Newspaper) and núna (now) - Contemporary Arts Convergence between Iceland and Canada. Reykjavik holds a special place in his heart and Iceland Airwaves is an event he tries to attend as much as possible.
Activities:
Live Music, Children's Entertainment, Security, Lighting, and Sound
Stefan Arnason
Director
Activities:
Sports
