University Club, Grand Rapids
Sept. 15, 2017

Michigan State Representative Winnie Brinks presented a proclamation from Gov. Rick Snyder declaring September 15 Swedish Heritage Day.

John Hasselberg, SCA Chair; Swedish Council of America Award of Merit recipients Jill Pearson Reider, Lisa Reierson, Ken Johnson and Janice Williams; Gregg White, SCA Executive Director

Swedish Council of America Award of Merit recipients:
Jill Pearson Reider, Lisa Reierson, Ken Johnson, Janice Williams

Grand Rapids City Historian Emeritus Gordon Olson

Bruce Sagan plays nyckelharpa (key fiddle)


20th anniversary cakes donated by Arnie’s Bakery


