October 2014 Newsletter
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October 2014 Newsletter
Sverdrup Nyheter Sverdrup Nyheter Sverdrup 4-107 Bismarck, ND Volume 45, Issue 10 October 2014 President’s Report Calendar of Events October is here and we are still working on nominations for officers for the coming year. Please respond positively when you are contacted about volunteering your time and efforts for "the good of the order". Activate yourself-- get involved in your lodge. It is also time to think about the statewide election coming in November---please do your part and vote to give yourself a say about our political scene. October 01 Needle Work - 1:30 p.m. at Mary Jean Hanson, 580 Brandon Place, Community Room 07 Choir Practice 4 p.m. Senior Center, Rec Room It was good to get back to our socials for the year and we heard all about the 8 district and international conventions. This month our social will feature our annual auction sale and we are asking you to donate items, if they might be Norwegian items like sweaters-- antiques-- or other items of values such as 15 silver gold. American antiques of new items and Norwegian foods like Krumkake, Sandbakkels, etc. Please call me if you have questions about what to donate. Rich 222 2274 or 391 5272. Last year we raised over $1,500 and I’ll bet we can beat that number this year. Jerry Saude was also instrumental in getting "The Trolleri Players " back to 17 entertain at several schools and also the Salvation Army afterschool program. They were on the way again the Høstfest in Minot. Belinda and I are going to make it to the Høstfest this year and are really looking forward to all of 21 the Scandinavian food -- displays of Norwegian items and the great entertainment. We are so fortunate to have this Norwegian event happen so close to Bismarck 23 School supplies were donated last month at our social and were distributed among several schools and Salvation Army school program they are always very well appreciated . We also took up a donation of cash for extra school supplies. Thanks to all who participated in these programs. It makes us all feel good to give some of our blessings. Jerry Saude also had our Sons of Norway float in the parade in Bismarck last week--very well attended. Ralph Feland is working to put together a wood turning class in the near future. This would be a no charge class and sponsored by our lodge. All of you interested in woodworking please contact Ralph at 663-8569. The wood items these wood turners make are so beautiful. I wish I had this talent. Also don't forget the Rosemaling class we are working to put together, see info elsewhere in Nyheter. Thanks to Erling and Ruth Olson for bringing dessert for our last social in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Belinda and I are bringing a treat for October’s dinner. Don't forget to vote. Rich Fadness--President Bok Møte - Valley View, 7p.m. Report by Erling Olson Needle Work - 1:30 p.m. at Mary Jean Hanson, 580 Brandon Place, Community Room Social (see information below for details) Choir Practice, Sr, Center 4 p.m. South Conference Room Business Meeting - Library 6:30 p.m. Social Date: Friday October 17 Location: Bismarck Eagles Club Time: 6:15 p.m. - $15/ meal Menu: Pork Chops Program: Auction Music: Jim Geiger Reservations: By Friday, Oct 10 Call Nanc Skaret, 258-4703 or e mail [email protected] (unless you have established your “regular” status) Sverdrup Nyheter Page 2 October 2014 October Birthdays Viona L Lutness Ronda Fox Kenneth T Halldorson Marcia K Stiefel William O Hanson Julie A Slag Dale O Thorstenson Helen M Binegar Dennis R Boger Erling Haugland Otto Bervik Lyle C Hanson Gary Larson Charles I Tollerud Virginia L Gammons Duane E Barden Andrew Robinson Traci Erin Juhala Amy H Wisness Joyce S Fox Anita Baglien James C Johnson Emmett L Whitmore Marilyn J Campbell Rolf T Svanes 1 2 2 2 4 4 5 6 6 10 11 11 12 12 17 18 18 21 21 26 27 29 30 31 31 Gratulerer Med Dagen {Congratulations on Your Day} Is today a good day to die? This past few years I have lost many loved ones and friends. I’m sure you have too. Because of the work I do with you and Sons of Norway, I think beyond the loss of the friendship, love and joy that person shared with many. I wonder, were their affairs in order? Would they be happy with how they left things behind after leaving this earth? They almost never are. This is where your Sons of Norway’s Financial Benefit Counselors come in. Let us do what we do best. Let us do our part to be sure that for anybody, anywhere, any day could be a good day to die. Ann Krause, FIC, LUTCF Financial Benefits Counselor Sons of Norway, Minot, ND, Sarasota, FL 701-852-5508, 701-720-2755 Email: [email protected] Cultural Classes Rosemal painting is a unique Norwegian folk art. In Norway it was dominated by men but in America it is an art form for everyone with a desire to learn. An acclaimed Gold Medal painter, Joan Varty from Minot has agreed to come down and conduct a beginner class this fall. The class will be limited to 10 individuals. You must be at least 15 years old to take this class. You will need nothing but a good attitude and $25 to take the class. Please contact the lodge if you are interested. We need 8-10 people to express and interest and will schedule the weekend class (Friday night and Saturday morning) later this fall. Your input will help with the scheduling.. Contact Jerry Saude for more information Norwegian Class A lodge member has been expressed an interest in teaching a beginners Norwegian Language class to be offered this winter/ spring. It will likely meet in the evenings or a Saturday morning once a week. Call or sign up at the socials if you would consider enrolling. We need a count for the instructor to plan ahead. The Sverdrup Nyheter is published once a month by Sverdrup #107 Sons of Norway Lodge, P.O. Box 1912, Bismarck, ND 58502. There is no charge for the newsletter. The newsletter is also available electronically. For address changes or questions contact: [email protected]; Website: www.sofnbismarck.com Editor President Vice President Secretary Financial/Membership Secretary Treasurer Sunshine Lady - Cards Financial Benefits Counselor Reservations Audrey Solheim, 223-7891 Rich Fadness, 222-2274 Jerry Saude, 224-0963 Claudia Berg, 222-8238 Eunice Wolf, 224-1786 Dick Hanson, 663-8850 Julie Roe, 223-4196 Ann Krause, 852-5508 Nanc Skaret, 258-4703 Volume 45, Issue 10 October 2014 Page 3 In Memory of Arnold Sakshaug, Past President Golden Member Auction Sverdrup Lodge Sponsored the Trolleri Players at Elementary Schools September 25 Bring your Scandinavian Items to be recycled at the lodge social auction in October. Don’t forget your wallet so you can purchase some of the items too. Nearly 200 students giggled, laughed and seem to take in the lesson on being yourself while attending the program brought to them by the Trolleri Players. It's a classic Scandinavian tale about two princesses switched at birth. One's a troll and the other a human. Both learn to live in a world very different from their own. "Here in North Dakota there's a lot of kids with Scandinavian heritage. So this is really a story that belongs to them," explained Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, a Trolleri Players member. Autumn Fest Parade September 20 Sverdrup Float with Vice Pres Jerry Saude New Membership Information Laughter and smiles weren't in short supply. The tale taught the third, fourth and fifth-graders how to be comfortable with themselves regardless of the situation. Mission Statement The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members. Dues are currently as follows: Primary member $43 - Spouse $36 Unge Venner $23 (unless a parent is a member, in which case there is no fee, just an application for Ages 16-23). New member applications are turned in to Eunice Wolf, Financial Secretary for processing together with a check for the appropriate amount written to Sons of Norway. Eunice’s Address: 2951 Arizona Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503-5369 Current membership number: - 370 Sons of Norway - Sverdrup 4-107 1026 S 3rd #3 Bismarck, ND 58504-6398 Return Service Requested October 2014 Ad Space Available Ad Space Available $60 a year contact Dick Hansen 663-8850 Ad Space Available ROBERTS Floral & Gift Let Us Brighten Your Day Amy Pierce Manager and Designer 210 North 8th Street Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone 701-258-8311 FAX 701-222-0711 www.robertsfloral.com. 3 Assisted Living Locations 3406 Dominion St, Bismarck 3124 Colorado Lane, Bismarck 2801 39th Ave SE, Mandan 701-751-5300 www.edgewoodseniorliving.com