We are writing this letter to you on the cusp of the spring equinox. The morning light has become more radiant, the afternoons are getting longer. Have you noticed the birds singing? Maybe you have seen a tree getting ready to blossom? Some blue anemones or yellow coltsfoot? The beginning of spring invites us to pause and observe nature coming back to life.
Allow us to update you on our work. By the time that you read this, we have had our March Board meeting followed by the Executive Committee meeting. We always look forward to these exchanges with the leaders of our excellent committees: the Monthly Meeting Committee, the Art Committee, Special Events, the Nomination Committee, Activities, and the Editorial Team. The purpose of the Executive Meeting is to start preparing for the 2025-2026 season of the International Forum, starting with the Annual General Meeting in June. We then elect a new Board and confirm the leaders of the various committees and positions.
As we move into the new season, we would also like to encourage you to spread the word about International Forum Oslo. It is always a joy to welcome new members to our community. We provide a unique meeting space in which we come together to exchange our experiences and thrive in a world that is in dire need of what we hope to offer: peace and understanding among people of different backgrounds and cultures. We hope that many of you will participate in the April events, get to know other members, and help build friendship.
We especially recommend the bus trip to Jarlsberg. A place of great historical and political importance in the history of Norway. It’s the first Forum bus trip since Covid-19 hit us in 2020.
There will be changes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that will impact on the running of the Office. The Board has met with the Ministry to discuss the way forward for the International Forum. We will keep you informed.
As always, if you have any comments, questions, or ideas, please do let us know.
Best wishes,
The Board