Post Card from St . Croix
Post Card from St . Croix
This year I participated for the first time in the Rebild Society ’ s Annual Membership Meeting , which was this time held at St . Croix . A couple of years ago I signed up as a life member of the Rebild Society , but until now I have had no possibility of participating in an Annual Membership Meeting . I was in contact with travel agent Mette Haydt from California , and she did a fantastic piece of work to have all details concerning the tour in place . Thank you to Mette !
Rumors went around in the Houston area that I would go to St . Croix , and suddenly we were a delegation of 4 persons , who went to the Annual Membership Meeting . Besides me Birthe and Hans Sorensen and Diane Nielsen participated , and all three of them have now become members of the Society after the trip to The Virgin Islands . The Annual Membership meeting offered nice gatherings for all participants , and the ice was soon broken , not least due to Cruzan Rum , which is the local drink of the island . A . o we participated in a concert , a quite special experience and a nice “ exchange of culture ”, which falls nicely in line with Rebild ’ s whole basic idea of friendship across the Atlantic . First Hvidovre Music School performed , which was quite tremendous – as known music knows no limits . Then there was a medley of local entertainment , dressed up dancers , and much more . Everything took place outdoor in the tropical heat .
It was a great experience to participate in all the events , and I returned to Texas with many impressions , and new friendships have been formed . I should request all members to participate next year in Berea .
Anna Thomsen Holliday Consul , Houston , Texas Danish Consulate