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SONS OF NORWAY
June 2008
Officers
President’s Message:
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President:
he month of May will soon be over, in another
week it will be June and before we realize it, the
swimming pools will be opened up. However, before that, I would like to recall some of the happenings
this month for those who did not have the opportunity to
Asbjorn Lageraaen
[email protected]
Vice President:
Ken Johnson
Secretary:
Anita Kindberg
Social Director:
Vera Stensaker
Ruth Snyder (assistant)
Sports & Recreation Director:
Odd Gabrielsen
Cultural Director:
Asbjorn Lageraaen
Treasurer:
Shirley Gatland
Financial Secretary:
Cynthia Biancospino
Recording Secretary:
Margaret Lageraaen
Publicity Director:
Evelyn Hoey
Counselor:
Bette Stahl
Trustees:
Renee Johnson 1 yr.
Gladys Everson 2 yr.
Monica Lund 3 yr.
Marshal:
Dave Stahl
Bert Haug (assistant)
Greeter:
Kathleen Egidi
Foundation Director:
Marge Duckles
Historian:
Diane Haug
Youth Director:
Sherry Sherman
Sunshine:
Marie Von Seggern
Vacant Offices:
Editor (temp. Larry Lund)
Meetings every third Friday of the
month at Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Islip Terrace, NY
The deadline for Courier is before the
25th of each month!
HENRIK IBSEN LODGE No. 393
share those with us.
In the afternoon of May 4th, the Joint Zone Meeting, arranged by Norge Lodge
was held at Belmont Park. We had a nice lunch at the Terrace Café. We observed
the horses and placed some bets on them. Some of the members won a few dollars
and others lost a few dollars. For the 29 members who made it to this Joint Zone
meeting, it was a very pleasant afternoon.
For the 17th of May Parade I believe there were some 28 people on the bus from
Henrik Ibsen, plus some seven who joined us at the Parade. The bus was fifty
minutes late arriving at the Park and Ride due to an accident on the LIE between
Oyster Bay Expressway and 110. This cut some time off from a pleasant pre Parade at “Kopperfields”. With all of us being in a very happy mood the little rain
that fell during the Parade did not dampen our spirits. Henrik Ibsen as in last
year’s parade made a good impression with all our Norwegian Flags. I believe we
had some 17 flags which gave us a 3rd place by the Judges at the Stand in Leif
Erickson Park. At the end of the Parade, we quickly went to our favorite places of
celebration being it the Diner, Swedish Club or the Danish Club. Personally, and
many from Henrik Ibsen, went to the Swedish club for Lapskaus and more…..
Next weekend, Labor Day week-end, Henrik Ibsen Lodge will participate in the
Islip Memorial Day Parade, May 26th at 9:00AM.
Moving to next month, namely Sunday, June 1 at 2:30PM; the Scholarship Fund
Raiser at the Airport Playhouse, Bohemia, will be playing a comedy “Brighton
Beach Memoirs”. At the Playhouse, the “Viking Ship Donation” to St. Marks
Episcopal Church will be shown. Henrik Ibsen is responsible for the coffee during
the break. On Sunday June 15, the Viking Ship will be presented to St. Mark’s
Episcopal Church during the 11 o’clock Service. The Viking ship had unfortunately not arrived in time for the Memorial Service on May 4th.
The next Lodge meeting will be June 20, at 7:30pm.
Please do not forget, that Saturday June 21st is our Annual Fund Raiser, the
Yard Sale at the Church.
This being the last Newsletter this side of the summer, I wish you all a very
Happy Summer, and please remember the BBQ at Larry and Monica’s August 9th.
See you there!
Asbjørn
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We are having a Yard Sale on June 21, 2008
It starts at 10AM and ends at 4PM. We
have a rain date of June 28, 2008.
We need stuff!!
This is one our biggest fund raisers.
Please support it, the few members that do, are
running out of things to bring.
Monica and I even go as far as the Trenton area
in New Jersey to get stuff from her relatives who
support us.
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June Pot of Gold
Won by
June
Happy Birthday’s!
Gratulerer med dagen!
Cindy Biancospino $12
June Coffee Hostesses
Vera Stensaker
Ruth Snyder
Sunshine Committee
Arthur Mikalsen
Karl F Van Seggern
June Morris
Bengt H Walsberg
Odd H Gabrielsen
Robert N Jacobsen
Lenora M Vik
Anne M Anderson
Gunnar Enstad
Daniel C Tohill
Headed by: Marie Von Seggern (631) 581-7893
Please inform of any news on members
Karin Nyhus more back problems found, still in
pain and under doctors care.
Odd Gabrielsen in treatment for Avascular Necrosis.
Avascular Necrosis is death of bone tissue due to a lack of
blood supply.
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"Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the para06
chute." --- George Bernard Shaw
August 15-17 Scrap-booking Weekend at Land of the Vikings!
Last chance to sign up as rooms will not be available shortly.
What a wonderful opportunity. This is for the novice as well as the experienced scrapper. Both Doris Beck and
Karin McCadam have taught scrap-booking.
There will be limited supplies available for purchase. Also cutting tools and some templates will be available for
use. No, you do not have to have all your photos organized before you come.
Just pull out those boxes, pack your pajamas and be prepared to have a blast! There is NO cost for the scrapbooking lessons or help. All that is needed is that you reserve your room at LOV.
The cost is about $88/night plus tax and gratuity, based on double occupancy and
includes 5 meals.
Email Doris Beck: [email protected] phone number
(215)542-7374or Karin McCadam: [email protected]
If you are new at scrapbooking and not sure what supplies to bring, contact either
one of us and we will gladly help you.
Make your reservations with Bev at 1-570-461-7500
Fraternally Doris Beck
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. The cost is $12.00 per year. This helps to off set the cost of the Courier. Many thanks to all who contribute.
Make checks out to: “Henrik Ibsen Lodge 393” and send it to Henrik Ibsen lodge #393, Cynthia Biancospino, Financial Secretary, 179 Studley Street, Brentwood, NY 11717
Grace Schumacher
4/08
Rolf Lageraaen
2/09
Marie Von Seggern
4/08
Paul Lageraaen
2/09
Alice Richardsen
4/08
Shirley Gatland
2/09
Jane Mawhinney
5/08
Lawrence & Monica Lund
2/09
Eleanor Vik
5/08
Elsa Granz
2/09
Margaret Hagemo
7/08
Ken & Renee Johnson
3/09
Karin Nyhus
7/08
Walter Bergskaug
4/09
Odd, Darlene, Karen Gabrielsen
10/08
Karen Bourque-Scott
4/09
Fran & Rusty Anderson
10/08
Aase Eikevik
4/09
Anita Kindberg
10/08
Ken Schultz
5/09
Kathleen Egidi
11/08
David & Bette Stahl
6/09
Trudy & Rolf Stensaker
12/08
Arthur Mikalsen
4/10
Gladys Everson
2/09
Marie McGuinness
4/10
Asbjorn Lageraaen
2/09
Nancy Cervenka
5/10
Expired or expiring
Many thanks for your continued support!
Grace Schumacher
Marie Von Seggern
Alice Richardsen
Jane Mawhinney
Eleanor Vik
4/08
4/08
4/08
5/08
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Did You Know
You can view the complete 3rd District Newsletters on the internet at:
http://www.sofn3d.org/
And you can visit our own web page at:
http://www.llund.com/sons.htm
View our organization structure at:
http://www.llund.com/sonorg.htm
Or view this newsletter in full color at:
http://www.llund.com/newsletters/
Anyone with ideas for monthly social activities please contact Vera Stensaker at 631-471-1975
If anyone has any ideas of cultural activities, such as Rosemaling, wood carving etc., please contact our cultural director Asbjorn
Lageraaen.
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Bits and Pieces
I had an appointment with my eye doctor and met Gunnar Enstad and his
wife in the waiting room. Gunnar’s wife said that he was 88 yrs. old, almost
blind and suffered from dementia. He was also a little hard of hearing. I remembered Gunnar’s dry sense of humor, and he still has it. We talked for quite a while in
the waiting room and he kept the other patients quite amused.
Larry Lund reporter
Har du hørt ??
We welcome Ken Schultz as a member of Henrik Ibsen Lodge. He’s attended his first two
meetings and even joined Henrik Ibsen in Marching on Syttende Mai in Bay Ridge. We hope
to see him a lot!
As I’m sure you heard, Henrik Ibsen took third place in marching at the 17th Mai Parade in
Brooklyn. Everyone looked good with their flags, even with the lodge “caboose” (Odd being
pushed the entire parade route in his temporary wheel chair)
At the recent Joint Zone Meeting at Belmont Race Track, 29 Zone One members attended
(only three from Henrik Ibsen). A great time was held by all but the big winner was Margaret
Lageraaen who won $148.00. The interesting point is that she wasn’t betting on the horse
but rather the jockey. In the fourth race she bet on the jockey that won in the first race. Apparently she knows how to pick a rider. Asbjørn beware, she’s watching the moves of fast
men.
Well it is finally over, the bowling league that Odd, Larry and Ken belong too played their last
game for the 07-08 season and wouldn’t you know it Larry bowls a strike with his last ball.
We certainly hope he remembers in September how he did it so the team does better next
year. Most importantly a lot of fun and øl was had by all. Even the cheerleaders, Monica,
Renee and Bette had fun, even though they didn’t know they were supposed to cheer on
their team………. the “Squareheads”.
Ken Johnson reporter
Save These Dates
Dec. 5-7, 2008 at
Land of the Vikings
30th Anniversary Celebration
a full weekend planned, culminating with
A GALA Dinner Dance on
Saturday Night, with Live Music
Bunads welcome for Saturday night
Regular cost for the weekend
Find rates on website www.sofn3d.org or call Bev
Plus a $25.00 entertainment fee Per Person
Reservations Are Being Taken Now
Call Bev at 1-570-461-3500
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“Zone One Happening’s”
June 2008 – November 2008
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Scholarship Play, Sunday June 1 , 2:30PM Matinee, Airport Playhouse, Bohemia. Play is a comedy
“Brighton Beach Memoirs ”
St. Mark’s “their own” service for Viking boat dedication, Sunday June 15th Service time to be announced
Zone Picnic, Sad but Nothing scheduled because of lack if interest. Glad we have our successful BBQ’s each summer.
Scandinavian Night at Eisenhower Park, Monday 8/25
Orienteering, Date to be determined in October, rain date in November
Third District 30th Anniversary, November 14th-16th , Land of the Vikings,
UPDATES WILL BE DONE MONTHLY
REMEMBER IT’S YOUR ZONE……ONLY YOU CAN MAKE THE ZONE STRONG. ATTEND AS
MANY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AS POSIBLE.
Your Lodge representative to the Zone, Ken & Asbjørn
Henrik Ibsen Lodge Calendar 2008
Date/Time
Event and Comments
June 20th
June 21st
Membership meeting. Theme: Strawberry festival.
Yard Sale. Rain date June 28
August TBD
August 9th
Zone 1 picnic
Henrik Ibsen pool party at the Lund’s 2pm till ???
September
19,20,21st
Membership meeting LOV
October 4th
October 17th
October 18th
Oktober Fest ?????
Membership meeting. Norwegian Auction
Yard Sale. Rain date October 25th
November 21st
Ladies night: Pot Luck Dinner and regular membership meeting.
December 6th
Christmas Parties: Children and Adults
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Publication of District 3, Sons of Norway
Website: http://www.sofn3d.org
Barbara Berntsen President
Karen Doty Publicity/Cultural Director
temporary committee, “Thank You” for your extra dedication to
the convention. To all the delegates, “Thank You” for taking
time from your busy lives. “Thank You” to all those who participated in the Leadership Challenge Phase II or Adopt A
School Programs. “Thank You” to the Membership Committees
in the lodges securing our future. To all the members of the
Third District, “Thank You,” for supporting and believing in
me, making these the best years of my Sons of Norway life. I
have cherished the time we spent together. It truly is the SON
family I speak about so often. The weeks in July when we all
get dirty working at LOV, the anniversaries you allow me to
share with your members, the meetings to visit, the installations
with new revitalization, each zone doing their own programs,
the chartering of new lodges, the conversations we have held,
your thoughts which meant you cared, and mostly your dedication to the lodges and the order. You are what make this organization so great.
This will be my last Fra Presidenten message and it has
been an honor and a privilege to serve first as your District Secretary and now as your District President. There are many picnics, barbeques, and lobster fests planned over the summer,
weekends away or holidays home to Norway, enjoy! I would
like to wish everyone a safe trip to the Third District Convention and the International Convention. I know we will complete
our business and have a great time.
Hope to see many of you in Virginia Beach.
Have a wonderful summer vacation!
Barbara
The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and the birds are
singing the praises for the 2008 Convention Committee on the
fine job they have done making this a cultural convention to
remember. Wow! I can’t believe it is June. The District Board
has been working hard to get everything done. We have written
the reports, made the arrangements, and planned some cultural
events during the sessions. We have 14 resolutions, some are
duplicates, so we hope to have some free time to enjoy the
beach, visit the Norwegian Lady, and benefit from each others
company.
There are some unique activities scheduled, informational
reports to be announced, awards to be given, and surprises for
some of the delegates, and the evening events will be a lot of
fun. Chairman Verlin Morton and his committee have been
working diligently to make the convention unforgettable. Please
thank the members of the committee when you see them. There
are approximately 130 delegates coming and I hope the delegates and guests are planning to take advantage of all the wonderful activities scheduled. If people would like to arrange any
brainstorming get-togethers, let me know if you want me to join
you. As all of the Districts and the International Board are preparing for their respective conventions, we have different opinions and different ideas. Debating these issues is why we attend, but I would like you to remember we are fraternal brothers
and sisters. This is the business of the order and I have the utmost respect for each delegate’s views and hope all of you feel
the same. Let us celebrate and have fun!
June also brings one of our co-sponsored events. The Scandinavian American Heritage Society (SAHS) will hold their
‘Midsommer’ on June 21. There will also be a fun time at Scanfest on Sunday August 31. Both events will be held at VASA
Park and you can visit their web site www.vasaparknj.com for
all the details.
It has been such a joy traveling around the district and I am
glad I had the opportunity to attend as many functions as my
schedule would allow. Your welcoming has made it all worthwhile. My goal for the last two years was to visit each Zone for
a meeting and event. I am glad to say I have been successful in
accomplishing my goal and thank the Zone Directors for making me part of your zone meeting and activities.
The District Presidents Council (DPC) meets twice each
year in Minneapolis. Together we share ideas and solutions to
reach our membership goals. You will hear more about those at
the convention. Serving as the DPC
Secretary for the past four years has been rewarding and I have
made wonderful friends across the country.
Thank you: Audun, Ralph, Gail, Keith, Joe, Evelyn, Karen,
Stu, Susan, John, Joan, Arnie, George T., Rannveig, George B.,
Roy, Helen, Joan, Luana Marie, Ken, Verlin, Bill, Peter,
Margie, Bev and Rick, Ken, and Doris for all of the hard work
you did over the past two years. I could not have done it without
you. We have accomplished so much in the past two years. Be
proud of yourselves! I know I am proud of you. You all deserve
a big hug and can collect at convention. To the members of the
convention committee, “Thank You” for volunteering for this
very important job. To the delegates who agreed to be part of a
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Parade Chairman's Message
By KENNETH JOHNSON
As the chairman of the Norwegian American 17th
of May Committee of Greater New York, I welcome everyone to the 2008 parade. Our theme and
supporting pin design this year is "Salute to Norwegian Explorers."
Over many years Norway has hailed the famous
explorers such as Leif Erikson, Roald Amundsen,
Bernt Balchen and Thor Heyerdahl, to name just a
few. With their adventurous achievements, America and the entire world has benefited from their
accomplishments.
This year we are privileged to have the renowned
talk show host Mr. Barry Farber as our guest
speaker. He has been a friend of the Norwegian
community for years and we are extremely happy
to have him to give us his message at our concluding ceremonies. Please remain with us at the
grandstand to hear his views on Norway and Norwegian culture.
I am proud to report that it is with great privilege
that I was asked to be a judge at this year's Miss
Norway contest at the Norwegian Christian Home
and Health Center representing the Parade Committee. Once again it was a great success and her
crowning will take place on the grandstand at the
parade's conclusion. The committee and I congratulate this year's Miss Norway, Miss Sarah
Lindland of Cornwall, New York. Besides being a
beautiful blond, she is also a sophomore at Ithaca
College studying to be in television and radio.
On a personal note, it is with great pride and
honor that I was asked to remain as general chairman for an additional year. With completing this,
my fourth and final year, I am very fortunate to
have had the opportunity and privilege to serve
and to lead the Parade Committee to yet another
successful year. Once again it was only possible by
the hard work of so many. My special thanks to
the entire committee for their tireless dedication,
specifically the three co-chairs and the various but
necessary sub support groups. Because of their
hard work, the Committee is able to organize and
host a successful parade each year.
With my work now complete as general chairman,
I pass the gavel on to Jim Svendsen, another devoted Parade Committee member whom I'm sure
will continue to lead the Committee in hosting
many wonderful parades to come. I'll return to
represent the Sons of Norway on the committee,
assisting in whatever needs to be done so we all
have a great parade each and every year.
Tusen takk to everyone who believes in and enjoys
Syttende Mai and the importance of what we do as
a committee each and every year. One more
time....As a proud Norwegian American, I ask that
you....Say it often and say it loud, Hurrah for Syttende Mai!
Ken Johnson
P O O L PA R T Y / B A R B E Q U E
Come join us at Larry & Monica Lund’s pool/barbeque party
August 9th 2PM till ????
Our mid-summer get together. Swimming optional!
If you haven’t signed up yet, do so at the June meeting
Or call and let us know how many are coming. 631-231-8790
You don’t have to bring anything, we will provide the food and drinks.
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dedicated to
St. Mark’s Church Islip, NY
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"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage." --- Mark Russell
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