Founders' Day 2025
The 2025 Founders' Day will be held at the American Swedish Institute (ASI)
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis 55407 on November 8th.
This is the first day the Swedish Institute will open their Christmas decorations.
Agenda:
10 am: arrive, park for free, tour the Holiday Show: Tomte Tales - Legends of Winter (included in your ticket)
Each year, using decor from their designated country, rooms are specially decorated for the holidays by members highlighting each Nordic country. The theme for this year's Holiday Exhibition is "Tomte Tales - Legends of Winter."
Click Here for more information on the American Swedish Institute.
11am: Social Hour followed by lunch
Lunch Menu Choice of:
- Swedish Meatballs Potato Puree, Pickled Cucumbers, Lingonberries, Creamy Mustard sauce, Chive
- House Salad with Grilled Salmon Petite Greens, Strawberries, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
- Vegetarian option - House Salad without salmon; please note any other dietary restrictions
- Assorted rolls & butter
- Swedish cookies and baked goods for dessert baked on-site in the Fika Bakery
- Coffee, tea, water
- Cash Bar
- Non-Dues Paying Members Full Price Click Here
- Dues Paying Member Discount click here.
- You will be asked to specify your menu choice.
12:30 - 2:00 pm Program: a short history of our Alumnae Chapter to kick off our 125th Anniversary.
Several National Volunteers are attending our Founders' Day and will participate in the program:
- Nicole Hughes, Washington State, Tri Delta Housing Board Chair
- Carol Helmus, Millikin, VP of Development