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Celebrating a Swedish Midsummer in the "Bronx"
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
Bronx, New York
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Sweden Day Woman of the Year 2013 | Ellen Lindstrom |
ELLEN LINDSTROM
“The Swedish Meatball"
Ellen grew up “living” Swedish traditions -- daughter of Swedish emigrants, Hans & Maud Lindstrom, this Swedish Meatball comes from a strong Swedish and Swede-Finn (Åland) background, a hands-on dedicated 2nd generation Swedish-American. The Manhem Club – it was there that Ellen, as a small child, went with family to the club and experienced live Swedish dancing and accordion music for the very first time. This event set the stage for Ellen’s Scandinavian musical future. Intrigued, Ellen wanted to learn the accordion and as a young girl, took lessons at a local music school. Later, Ellen studied with Eric-Olaf Eriksson, and then with studied with Walter Eriksson – renowned accordionist, recording artist, and Musical Director of the Scandinavian Accordion Club of NY. To add a little spice to her music, Ellen also took lessons from Italian-American Frank Busso, President of the NJ Accordion Association & Director of the Staten Island Accordion Club.
Ellen pursued her talents, especially enjoying Scandinavian / American music – never stopped – and still continues carrying on the old traditions through musical appearances in the tri-state Scandinavian / American Community. Ellen’s band, “The Swedish Meatballs” – or just this Swedish Meatball – can be seen at just about every IKEA special event! You've probably seen Ellen strolling the grounds with her little white accordion strapped on at such events as: ScanFest – bringing smiles to everyone she encounters – and, at the Norwegian Christian Bazaar/Home, Eger Home, Viking Fest, Norsk Høstfest, Vasa Order of America & Sons of Norway lodges, the Circle Line, Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Scandinavian Club, Scandinavian House, Scandinavian East Coast Museum, Danish Home, Annual Danish “Fastelavn” Celebration, Danish Athletic Club, Manhem Club, Gjoa Club, Swedish Football Club......and many other events and private parties where Scandinavian music is longed for. Ellen is a current member of the Vasa Order of America, Lindbergh Lodge #505, and has been since a youngster. She served her Swedish culture starting out as a member of Vasa Order Children's Club Jr. Wings #101, then with the Vasa Folk Dancers of Long Island, and finally the Vasa Folk Dancers of NY – dancing at various events, and singing in Luciafests – she even had the pleasure of dancing in Lincoln Center for the King of Sweden. Ellen also served as a member of the Åland Society, and – of course – the Scandinavian Accordion Club of NY.
Ellen lives in the old Scandinavian community of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn (Yellow Hook). Ellen is also a successful businesswoman when not squeezing her accordion. Ellen has held positions with General Mills Toy Group, CBS Fox Video, PolyGram/Universal, National Basketball Association, Answerthink Consulting, Goodman&Company, and is now working at GfK Consumer Research North America. Even with her heavy work schedule, she manages to continue to promote her Swedish heritage with every spare moment. In addition, she carries on the old tradition of brewing and donating gallons of homemade glögg every Christmas, following in the footsteps and recipe of her Stockholm-born mother (Maudie). SKOL
It is with great sadness . . .
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Edwin Emerson on Feb. 24, 2013. Miriam passed away in 2012. Ed and Miriam were energetic and devoted supporters of Sweden Day. They were "Couple Of The Year" in 1998. We will truly miss them.
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"Nordstjernan"
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Ulf and Mette Mårtensson
Honorees Of The Year
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Katie Hansen Miss Sweden Day 2011 
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