june-july newsletter

SUNDFJ RD SUN
Sundfjord Lodge # 66-065
Editor Lise Fleming
June & July 2015
Meeting Location:
4630 Wheeler Ave.
La Verne, CA 91750
Rock of the Foothills Church
Second Saturday at 12:00 Noon
The Lodge is dark in
July and August
Have a great
Summer!
Summer pool party
on August 1 at the
Stranahan’s
President’s Message.
We had another full
house at our May
meeting with guests
from Vinland lodge;
President Caronne
Van Nyhuis and
Vice-President
Steve Van Nyhuis.
Visitors from
Edvard Grieg lodge were Mel,
Virginia and Janet Paulson. It was a
pleasure to have them visit our
lodge.
Pauline Pederson was appointed to
get a nominating committee
together for the November election
of lodge officers. If you are asked to
serve, please accept.
I want to thank our members for
the delicious open-faced sandwiches and to Lise Fleming for her
culture presentation. Also a BIG
“tusen takk” to the clean-up crew.
We had six of our members attend
the Flag Hoisting Ceremony at San
Bernardino City Hall followed by
lunch at Mimi’s Café.
Saturday, June 6, Vinland Lodge in
Temecula is having their Heritage
Fair from 1 to 4 pm. We will have a
car pool so please let Lise Fleming
know if you will be attending.
We wish all our fathers “Happy
Father’s Day” on June 21.
Our lodge will be closed in July and
August but we will have our usual
“summer get-together” pool and
B.B.Q. party hosted by Walli Jean
and Brian Stranahan at their home
in Alta Loma.
Wishing all the Sons of Norway
members “Bon Voyage” on their
Alaska cruise.
Have a wonderful summer!
Agnes Anderson Deeb
Kalendar
(Coming Events)
JUN
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Vinland Lodge’s
Heritage Fair,
Temecula
Sundfjord’s Meeting
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JUL
6-11 Trollfjell Folkehøgskule at Camp Norge
No lodge meeting
12-25 Camp Trollfjell
summer camp at
Camp Norge
AUG
1 Summer Party at the
Stranahan’s
28 Alaska Cruise
SEP
12 Sundfjord’s Meeting
26-27 Rosemaling Seminar
at Camp Norge
2016
Jun
19-22
Sixth District’s
Convention in
Loveland, Colorado
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2014/2015 Sundfjord’s Officers
President:
Agnes Deeb
(909) 985-1076
Vice President: Open
Counselor:
Pauline Pederson
(909) 986-1655
[email protected]
Secretary:
Lise Fleming
(909) 624-2868
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Ruth Higley
(909) 982-4113
[email protected]
Membership
Walli Jean Stranahan
Secretary:
(909) 989-1394
[email protected]
Social
Agnes Deeb
Director:
(909) 985-1076
Marshal:
Mary Stewart
(909) 982-5238
Foundation
Ruth Higley
Director:
(909) 982-4113
[email protected]
Cultural
Director:
Open
Publicity
James (Jim) Stewart
Director:
(909) 982-5238
[email protected]
Editor:
Lise Fleming
(909) 624-2868
[email protected]
Web Master
Art Aslesen
(909) 593-4422
[email protected]
Historian:
Char Nelson
(909) 593-4447
[email protected]
Sports
James (Jim) Stewart
Director:
(909) 982-5238
[email protected]
Youth
Diane Griego
Directors:
(909) 391+3232
Sunshine:
Mary Stewart
(909) 982-5238
Greeter:
Brian Stranahan
(909) 989-1394
[email protected]
TubFrim
Char Nelson
(909) 593-4447
Auditors:
Dennis Robinson and
Brian Stranahan
Camp Norge
Lise Fleming
Ambassador
[email protected]
Zone Director: Rick Hausvik
(619) 579-5447
[email protected]
Insurance Rep: James Donovan
(760) 440-9905
Gratulerer med dagen
June
1………………………Lise Fleming
9………………………Mary Jo Martinsen
11………………………Art Aslesen
18………………………Rachel Ricci Deeb
23………………………Brian Stranahan
July
18………………………Kirsten Kjelby
30………………………Karl Voien
August
4………………………Ann Schwantje
13………………………Walli Stranahan
God Bedring
(Get Well)
(Please let us know if any of our members
are under the weather.)
2015 Graduates
Congratulations to
Crysten Cole on her Graduation
from Jr. High School
Congratulations
to Ashley Davis
on her accomplishment
as a High School
Graduate.
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Feirer syttende mai med smørbrød (open-faced sandwiches)
Tusen Takk - Good Job on the sandwiches
From left; Agnes Deeb, Nancy Reed, Pat & Art Aslesen,
Dennis & Sherry Robinson, Ruth & Hailey Higley
Mel, Janet & Virginia Paulson from Edv. Grieg
Lodge and Lise Fleming
The Paulsons and Char Nelson
From left; Kristen Kjelby, Ashley Davis, Mary & Jim Stewart,
Caronne & Steve Van Nyhuis from Vinland Lodge, Barbara
Pennell, at the end is Walli Jean & Brian Stranahan.
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Syttende mai in San Bernardino
Six Sundfjord members attended the 35th Flag Hoisting
Ceremony at San Bernardino City Hall on May 15.
It was a cool and overcast day with possibility of rain,
just like “syttende mai” usually are in Norway. Not to
many people attended this year; we did not have a drop of
rain.
The Honorary Norwegian Consul H. Michael Soroy
brought greeting from Norway and the Royal family. The
San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis brought greetings
from the City.
After the ceremony, we enjoyed lunch at Mimi’s Café and
a good time was had by all.
From left; Lise Fleming, Diane Griego, Pauline Pederson,
Anne-Lise Helland, Pat and Art Aslesen.
First row to the right; San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis
and the Honorary Norwegian Counselor H. Michael Soroy.
Second row are Sundfjord members Diane Griego, Pauline
Pederson, Art and Pat Aslesen.
WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 2015
WHO: at the Stranahan’s home
WHERE: 8580 Buggy Whip Drive
Alta Loma, CA 91701
TIME: From 5:00 pm
until…………………….?
Walli Jean and Brian have
so gracefully again offered
to host our annually summer
get-together at their home.
Please sign up at the June meeting if you will be
attending and what dish to bring.
Also, they have a pool so don’t forget to bring your
bathing suit, towel and sun screen.
Sjømannskirkens klassiske vafler
At the Norwegian Seamen Churches around the world,
every day is waffle day. Waffles have been the
distinctive feature that awaits you when you stop in at
“kjerka” (the church). In Norway, waffles are served
with coffee and the Norwegians never tires of waffles.
Here is how to make it.
2 cups sugar
5 medium eggs
4 – 4 ½ cups flour
1 qt buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup margarine;
melted
1 teaspoon cardamom
Beat together sugar and
eggs. Alternately add flour
and buttermilk. Stir in
baking soda. Add whipping cream, then the margarine.
Stir in cardamom and let the batter sit for an hour.
Cook in heart-shaped waffle iron.
Avoid greasing iron; use non-stick
cooking spray if necessary. Serve
waffles with berry jam.
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Last Call for the Alaska Cruise
7 Night Alaska Cruise
Royal Caribbean’s
“
Jewel of the Seas”
We invite ALL Lodges to join us
Cruise with Sundfjord Lodge
August 28, 2015 from Seattle, WA
Interior staterooms starts at $ 999.00 (based on double
occupancy) + tax and port fees of $ 203.28. Insurance is
recommended in case of something unforseen should
happen. For us to be seated together in the dining room,
the cruiseline request that ONE person makes all the
reservations. Please book the EARLY dinner seating.
We have selected Laura Sandercock at the AAA Auto
Club in La Verne, CA to be the ONE who make ALL
our reservations. Phone: (909) 596-7973 or (909) 3921444. E-mail: [email protected] Please
let Laura know that you are with the Sons of Norway
group. She is the ONLY person that will get us seated
together at dinners.
“PASSPORT REQUIRED”
For more information or any questions contact Lise
Fleming via e-mail at [email protected], or call
at (909) 624-2868, evenings.
• Weekend of October 2- 4 – Central
California Kretsstevne, Buellton, CA
• Sunday, October 11 – Vinland Lodge’s
20th Anniversary, Temecula, CA
• Saturday, October 17 – Solskinn Lodge’s
25th Anniversary, Palm Desert, CA
• Weekend of October 23 to 25 – Southern
California Kretsstevne at KOA in
Banning, CA
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Sons of Norway
Mission Statement
The mission of Sons of Norway
is to promote and preserve the
heritage and culture of Norway,
to celebrate our relationship with
other Nordic countries, and
provide quality insurance and
financial products to its
members.
Sons of Norway Web sites
Sundfjord Lodge: www.sundfjord.org
International: www.sofn.com
District 6: www.sofn6.org
Camp Norge: www.campnorge.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sonsofnorway
Blog: http://sonsofnorwayblog.blogspot.com
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Lodge Financial Info
The non-profit tax form 990N to IRS with a copy to Sons
of Norway Headquarter was filed on time by Lise Fleming.
District Six Convention 2016
Embassy Suites; Loveland, Colorado
June 19-22, 2016
Mining our Heritage
Hardanger, Rosemaling, Chip Carving,
Painting, Klostersøm, Knitting,
Crocheting, Weaving, Figure Carving and
more………………….
Which is your passion of our Norwegian
cultural skills? I hope your project for the
Folk Arts competition/exhibition is in the works by now.
Only a year to go, and I know some of our skills take some
time to get done – Please don’t tell me that you didn’t have
time to finish it when you get to Colorado for our 2016
District Convention… June 19-22, 2016! We’ll be ready
for you! – make sure you are ready to show us what you
love to do! Looking forward to a “bang-up“competition and
exposition display.
Let’s not forget about our youth! Youth up to age 15 are
invited to display their work. Ages 16-20 can compete in
the Youth class. We would love to see youth interest in
these wonderful skills passed on to us!
Entry info will be coming out soon, but if you have
questions in the meantime, give me a call – 720-283-8592 –
or send a note - [email protected]
Looking forward to it!
Crystal Sundet
Folk Art Coordinator
2016 District Six Convention
Cross-cultural understanding
The Vikings and language
Norway is a
beautiful country
full of opportunities
and challenges.
However,
Norwegians follow
unique norms and
traditions when
communicating. A
good understanding
and awareness of social rules and rituals are necessary for
people to connect and understand each other better across
cultures. It is important that Norwegians and foreigners
communicate, socialize, and connect inside and outside the
work place. It is also helpful for Norwegians to learn about
their own behaviors and how they might be perceived by
foreigners.
On the other hand, foreigners need to better learn to
understand the peculiar ways in which Norwegians
communicates, the local social code and the logic that
Norwegians follow.
In Norway, equality is not about equality of opportunity
but rather about equality of results. The more talented
help the less gifted so all end up being average. The well
being of society prevails over providing equal treatment
to everyone. Do not worry; this is positive discrimination
as it provides a good balanced society. This result in that
people communicates better, everyone has enough
income and the crime rate is very low. Norwegians are
honest and trustful. Do not worry if you leave your
laptop unattended or forget your cell phone on the bus, it
will be returned to you.
Cultural intelligence is the ability to understand the
impact of an individual’s cultural background. It is
essential for effective communication and for socializing
within different cultures.
Bunad versus Festdrakt
Bunads are very specific to areas of Norway and they
often have designs that are based on textiles that were
used in those areas for
generations. In some
cases, they were
commissioned by the
region so they had a
bunad for their locality
or in the case of some
areas such as
Hallingdal and
Setesdal. These have
been in use for many,
many years and really have not changed much.
A festdrakt is much less expensive than the bunad and
are normally more generic in nature.
They can still be quite fancy,
however, with trims and the use of
velvet and brocade fabrics. The
festdrakt offer a great alternative for
folks who cannot afford a bunad.
The festdrakt is not as “regulated.”
This term is touchy but the bunad
have very specific ways in which
they must be made and worn, but
this is not true of the festdrakt.
Many new designs of festdrakts
come out each year and in that way they offer “fun” and
more creative designs.
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Norway to be first to phase out FM radio
Norway is tuning out FM radio for good, and becoming
the world's first country to put a date on the switchover
to digital-only transmissions. With digital promising
better sound quality, easier
tuning, more stations and
features as well as lower costs
for broadcasters, Norway's
government has decided its FM
airwaves will fall silent from
January 11, 2017, starting in the
far north above the Arctic
Circle and gradually moving south. Nobody's ever done
this before and it's quite a nervous time for everyone so
many other countries are planning to watch this change
very closely.
Norway named world’s most
prosperous country
For the sixth time in a row, Norway is named the most
prosperous country in an annual ranking by Legatum
Institute. 142 countries were evaluated based on their
economic performance, as well as other important areas
such as education, health, personal freedom, security
and safety.
Norway takes
third place for
economy, fifth
for health and
education,
seventh in
government
and second in personal freedom. The overall score
places Norway first in the ranking, whereas Switzerland
takes second place. Norway scores high because of the
country's economy as well as strong social values and
progress within education and health. It is well known
that Norway is among the best countries in the world
when looking at GDP per capita. Many countries are
rich, but what characterizes Norway and a few other
countries is that they distribute their wealth in a good
way. It is important to maintain the view that their
wealth should be beneficial to everybody and that the
small difference between wages is another reason why
Norway ranks as number one. The difference between
the highest-paid individuals and the lowest-paid
individuals is not as high as in many other countries.
There is also a high rate of labor participation among
men and women. When there are more people working,
more people are contributing to the wealth.
Viking voyages began earlier than thought
Forget about the Viking Age beginning with the brutal
sacking of Lindisfarne Priory in 793. According to new
research, Norwegian Vikings began long sea voyages at
least 70 years earlier, but they came looking for trade not
plunder. Archeologists digging beneath the old marketplace
of Ribe have stumbled upon the remains of reindeer antlers
from Norway, which they believe prove trade links with
Vikings far to the north. This is the first time there is proof
that seafaring culture, which was the basis for the Viking
era, has a history in Ribe. It is
believed there were early
trading trips between Norway
and Denmark that gave the
Vikings the seafaring skills
that would be used some 70
years later to strike
England. The Viking Age
became a phenomenon in
Western Europe because the Vikings learned to use
maritime mobility to their advantage. They learn to master
sailing to such an extent that they got to the coast of
England where the locals didn’t expect anything.
They came quickly, plundering the unprepared victims, and
left again -- a sort of hit and run, the newfound proof of the
commercial journeys to Ribe changes the popular narrative
of Vikings as violent aggressors.
The peaceful exchanges -- trading -- would take up more of
the story, and the military voyages, which were also
important, must now share the space. Now it proves that
shipping between Norway and the market town of Ribe was
established prior to the Viking era, and trade network
helped to create the incentives and the knowledge of the
sea, which made the Viking raids possible. It is the first
time that a clearly link between two very important
phenomena, the lock and key if you like, of the Viking
Age.
Celebrating
“syttende mai”
in style on a
Norwegian
mountain.
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