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VIKING PARKDonor Opportunities

Make History with UsHelp create a space to inspire future Vikings

Viking Park Donor Opportunities2

Plan of Viking Park Potential exPansion


There has never been a better time to support the Icelandic Festival. We are proud to invite you to share your story in Viking Park.

In 2014, Islendingadagurinn commemorated 125 years of celebrating Icelandic history, culture and its contribution to life in Manitoba. In honour of this milestone anniversary, we have worked with the R.M. of Gimli, the Betel Home Foundation and the community to create an accessible park that:

• PaystributetothetenaciousspiritoftheIcelandicsettlers• EmbedsinteractiveinformationinthelandscapetohelpyoudiscoveryourVikingspirit• Createsanintergenerational‘nature/culture/play’environmentforkidsofallages

TheVikingStatuewaserectedin1967bytheGimliChamberofCommerce.Thousandsoftouristsvisitthestatue,andthesurrounding area, every year. We are proud that the area surrounding the Viking now reflects this inspirational landmark. Because thestatuewasinstalledtocelebrateCanada’sCentenary,weopenedPhaseOneoftheparkin2017incelebrationofCanada’s150th.

Notably, though, fundraising efforts are ongoing. There is still ample opportunity to contribute to a project that reflects the uniquespiritandancestryofGimli.Alldonationsover$125willreceive‘namedspace’inthepark.Inthepagesthatfollowyouwillread more about opportunities at all donation levels.

Sincerely yours,

Grant Stefanson, Kathi Thorarinson Neal,CampaignCo-Chair CampaignCo-Chair

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At th is leve l , your support w i l l a l so be recognized by: • Signage in your garden area • Onesmallpathwaystone• Electronicacknowledgmentonsocialmedia• Printacknowledgmentinthefestival’ssouvenirprogram


Pathway Stones provide permanent recognition of a milestone in the l ife of a loved one. Tribute gifts, anniversaries, graduations.. .shareyourhistorywithus!

Donationswil l alsobeinvestedtohelpIslendingadagurinn continue to provide low or no cost events for generations to come.

Three sizes of Pathway Stone are available:

$125 Pathway Paving Stone (small)$550 Pathway Paving Stone (medium)$1,250 Pathway Paving Stone (large)

$550

$125

$1250

Forge your name and message on a Pathway Stone and help create a park that will inspire future Vikings!

Viking Park PathWay stonesfJOrDSuPPOrTEr$125,$550AnD$1,250

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stePs to the VikingrunESuPPOrTEr$5,000 (fOurOPPOrTunITIES)

Steps to the Viking is an opportunity to show your community support while creating a legacy.

As a further acknowledgment of your generous gift, major donors contributing at the $5,000 and greater level will receive Pathway Stone(s) as a thank you for helping to create the new park.

Text of your choosing wil l be laser etched into the concrete steps leading up to the improved viewing platform surrounding the mighty Viking statue.

At th is leve l , your support w i l l a l so be recognized by: • Onelargepathwaystone• Electronicacknowledgmentonsocialmedia• Printacknowledgmentinthefestival’ssouvenirprogram


The Viking Park Bench creates a lasting opportunity to pay tribute to you and your loved ones.

Benchsegmentsareavailablein5’3”(1.6metre) lengths which makes each segment cozy for two. Text of your choosing wil l be engraved on the stainless steel plaque of the timber bench back, recognizing your family or a milestone event in the l ife of a loved one.

Viking Park BenChesfJOrDSuPPOrTEr$10,000 (OnEOPPOrTunITy)

At th is leve l , your support w i l l a l so be recognized by: • Onelargeandonesmallpathwaystone• Electronicacknowledgmentonsocialmedia• Printacknowledgmentinthefestival’ssouvenirprogram


A Settlement Marker adds to the rich cultural fabric of this community. The marker can share the story of the families or companies who wish to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the community.

These markers are made of stainless steel with the donor name featured in larger print on the left hand side. This name wil l be cut out of the metal to allow a l ight source within the marker to shine through and l ight the pathways to the Viking Statue. A narrative can be engraved along the right hand side for al l visitors to enjoy.

frEyJAVISIOnArySuPPOrTEr$25,000 (EIGhTOPPOrTunITIES)

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At th is leve l , your support w i l l a l so be recognized by: • Onelargeandonemediumpathwaystone• Electronicacknowledgmentonsocialmedia• Printacknowledgmentinthefestival’ssouvenirprogram


With your permiss ion, your generous donat ion may a l so be recognized on the Ice landic Fest iva l ’ s webs i te , through soc ia l media , press announcements and in our Souvenir Program.

The Ice landic Fest iva l of Manitoba reserves the r ight to ed i t messages with the approva l of the donor.

The recognit ion out l ined in th i s package has been updated as of August 2017.


125th Islendingadagurinn Legacy Projectc/o Icelandic Festival of Manitoba

107 - 94 1st AvenueGimli, Manitoba R0C 1B1

Contact UsPhone: 204.642.7417

Fax: 204.642.9382

Email: [email protected]

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