Welcome to
the Icelandic-American Association of Minnesota

A Brief History:

Founded in 1994, the Association offers a group for men, women, and families interested in Iceland to join and participate.  It promotes Icelandic tradition and culture as well as fellowship among its members.   See the calendar of events for a current schedule of IAAMN activities.  Some of the events the Association hosts:

• The Þhorrablót each February (the month of Þorri).  This gala banquet features the traditional ðorramatur(traditional Icelandic food), music, a program, and fellowship.  A wonderful time is always had by all who attend.
• The 17th of June Picnic in June
• The Leif Erikkson Day dinner in October
• The annual Jólabarnaball and Icelandic Christmas Service for families in December  

We are active members of the Icelandic National League.  The Val Bjornson Scholarship for the Exchange Program between the Universities of Minnesota and Iceland has also greatly benefited from the Association's hard work.    The Association is a Minnesota non-profit corporation. 

Icelandic-American Association of Minnesota Board of Directors:

• Claire Eckley - President
• Daniel Simundson - Vice-President
• Doug Rutford - Treasurer
• Maria Hermanson - Secretary
• Örn Arnar - Icelandic Honorary Consul-General for Minnesota
• Pat Allred
• Gary Athelstan
• Jon Bjornson
• Barbara Gislason
• Craig Gudmundson
• Lyle Hillman
• John Magnusson
• Steingrimur Steinolfson - Posturrin Editor
• Keith Stinson
• Caroline Thomson
• Curt Thorfinnson