August 2-3, 2024 Cannon Beach, OR
About the Reunion
It's been a long wait for this reunion! Thanks to the Covid epidemic, we delayed to protect the health of our family, but it's FINALLY HERE!!
Due to the long wait, the theme for this reunion is Remember and Reconnect. It's time remember those who've passed since our last reunion, and reconnect with our family, update genealogical records, and relax with beloved family. That means you need to bring information to update our family tree, created by Steve Elle, and to update our database of family groups. You're also welcome to bring photos, Norwegian family treasures, and other items of interest for display.
Schedule
AUGUST 2, 2024 3:00 - 7:00pm.
Join us for a Meet and Greet in the Community Hall
Casual attire, come and go.
AUGUST 3, 2024 12:30-5:00pm
Gather between 11:30am and 12:30pm. The event will begin promptly at 12:30pm, followed by a delicious Scandinavian-style smorgasbord and program of remembering and reconnecting. Family group photos will be taken outside (weather permitting.) Dinner will be on your own.
7:00pm to ?
Meet us at the beach for a beach bonfire and fun! Bring your own food, drink, chairs and/or blankets. And don't forget your jackets. It can be quite cool on the beach at night, even in the summer! If you'd like to help with the bonfire, please use the contact page to send us an email.
Nancy Elle Igo
Nancy hails from the Texas Elles (Bjorn, Ole, George)
She resides in the New Mexico mountains.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Karen Elle Irwin
Karen also hails from the Texas Elles, and is Nancy's older sister. Karen resides in El Paso.
Brenda Elle
Brenda is new to our reunions, and hails from the Bruce Elle family originally from New York. (Bjorn, Bernt Martin, Bruce L, John) She resides in California.
Saturday Meal
A Scrumptious Norwegian Experience
Catering for our event will be with Niblack Events, an Astoria company with Norwegian roots! Food will stay with the Norwegian theme, but we promise you'll love it! There will be gluten free options and vegetarian options.
Final selections have been made, and the menu is excellent! Please keep in mind it's been 8 years since our last reunion, and costs have risen significantly. We tried very hard to stay within a reasonable budget for the area.
Please make sure you RSVP and/or pay on the last page so we can get a headcount. If you are not attending, please RSVP so we will have updated information. If you are planning to attend, please click the ONLINE PAYMENT form.
Payment methods are set up, so you will be able to pay online, or if you prefer you may send a check to the Event Coordinator.
By Magnus Fröderberg/norden.org, CC BY 2.5 dk, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25015804
Special News
This year we have created a fund and recreated a group for the benefit of the reunion and those attending.
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The Freyja Fund - This fund, named for the Norse goddess of kindness and wealth, is for donations to help reduce the costs of the reunion for us. Costs are rather high in the Cannon Beach area, which may be a burden to some. Donors are asked to donate on this page to this special account.
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The Troll Committee - This will be a committee of "worker bees" who can help set up, take down, clean up, and build the bon fire on the beach. Our group is responsible for cleanup of the hall after our event, so we will need helpers!
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Sign up here by clicking the link.
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Contact
Have a specific question? Send us an email!
Let Us Know You’re Coming!
On this page you may simply register, or you may pay.
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Register NOW to update your contact information and let us know you're coming. We need to get a headcount.
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The cost of this year's reunion is $85.00 per adult, and $50.00 for child. The Online Payment Form for paying with credit cards is operational NOW. You may also pay through Venmo by clicking Venmo symbol. It will take you to the Venmo site where you can pay securely.
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THE LAST DAY TO PAY IS JULY 15, 2024.
