November 2014 PDF - Sons of Norway Third District

3D
Third District Today November 2014
Happy Thanksgiving
Published by Ron Martinsen, 3D Pub. Rel. Dir.
3D SofN Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/TheThirdDistrictoftheSonsofNorway
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 to provide quality
insurance and financial products to its members.
1
Fra Presidenten, Mary B. Andersen
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb
Working together has enabled the Third District to establish lodges along the East Coast
from Maine to Florida. Working together has enabled the Third District to establish and
maintain a Charitable Trust to help our members in need. Working together has enabled us
to stay together for over 100 hundred years!!!!
Think of a project where you worked together in your own lodge as well as with other lodges
in your Zone or in the District. It can be truly powerful.
We have to face the reality that other organizations are facing; declining or stagnant
membership as well as lack of leaders. It is not that we don’t have leaders. We have great leaders, but, it always seems as
though it is the same people doing all the work all the time.
Don’t take it for granted that they will always be there to do the work. If you are one of those people who work tirelessly
month after month, thank you for hanging in and working together to accomplish much.
We need to spread the tasks among more people and hopefully engage new people in the process. One way to do that is
to think about what has to be done and break it up into small pieces. It will be easier to get volunteers to do the small
pieces. For recurring projects, e.g., holiday bazaars, think about everything that is involved. Document the steps. This will
make it easier to enlist someone new for the team. It can be daunting to be given a task and told “here, you do it” especially
for new members. Procedures regarding whom to contact, when to contact and what to convey makes it easier on
everyone. Don’t forget to recognize your volunteers. A thank you can go a long way.
As you start thinking about your slate of new officers, think out of the box. Is there anyway the current job could be done
differently and achieve the same or even better result? You won’t know until you try!
As we approach Thanksgiving, let’s be truly thankful for this great fraternal family of ours. Let your members know that you
recognize and appreciate their efforts.
Have a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving and THANK YOU.
Not what we give, but what we share,-For the gift without the giver is bare;
Who gives himself with his alms feeds three,-Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me.
– James Russell Lowell
Høsthilsen,
Mary
PS: a great big thank you to Washington Lodge’s Burt Koske and Susie Fosaaen. I had received a call earlier in the year
from Brekke tours regarding a group that they were bringing over from Norway. The group would be visiting the Washington
DC area and wanted to know if they could meet with us. I mentioned this to President Burt Koske and he took it from there.
The following is an excerpt from their newsletter; “Susie Fosaaen and I had the opportunity to greet and talk with a Brekke
tour group from Norway of about 30 people. We had dinner with them at the Thunder Grill at Union Station. Susie and I
spoke about the Washington Lodge and its activities and about Sons of Norway in general. It was a very enjoyable
evening.”
Vice President, Peter Vatne – Ways & Means Committee
DISTRICT LODGE No. 3, SONS OF NORWAY
Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
October 2014
Dear Fellow District 3 Members of Sons of Norway,
For 34 years the Land of the Vikings (LOV) has been a valuable resource for members of the Third District. It
has served as our cultural and social center. It is the home of our Youth Camp, as well as Ski for Light, and
throughout the years, many of our District lodges have returned repeatedly to enjoy the facility and to maintain
those strong bonds of fraternalism.
Unfortunately, the use of LOV by District lodges has declined dramatically. The financial state of LOV is not
good; LOV was closed in November 2013 and remains closed, resulting in the cancellation of our wonderful
Youth Camp this past summer. At one point the property was even left uninsured due to lack of funds.
Despite the financial difficulties, there was a groundswell of support at the 2014 Third District Convention to
save LOV. Members and lodges pledged over $14,000.00 to start the process. This allowed for the purchase of
insurance, but it is just a start, as there are taxes to be paid, as well as ongoing maintenance and repairs to be
made. We need an immediate infusion of funds in order to continue the process of re-opening LOV.
If we raise…
$5,000
$20,000
$30,000
We can…
Maintain the property as is (main lodge closed, Manager’s House open).
Re-open just the kitchen and bar, by repairing part of the plumbing.
Re-open the entire lodge, by repairing and refurbishing all the plumbing.
(For more detailed information, please refer to the FAQ sheet.)
If you have been to LOV, you know its value to yourself and our members. Please make a donation as soon as
possible in support of our common goals. The entirety of your donation will go toward preserving our heritage
and history.
Fraternally,
The Third District Board of Directors
2
Please make checks out to “Third District Ltd”, put “Save LOV Drive” in the memo, and mail this form along
with your check to: Helen Timoney, 33 41st St., Islip, NY 11751.
Name: __________________________________________
Street: __________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______
Amount: ________________
“Save LOV Drive” FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What is LOV?
A1. LOV is the Land of the Vikings, a Sons of Norway camp owned by the Third District, located on 150 acres
in rural northeast Pennsylvania, close to Deposit, New York. The camp is used by the Third District for its
annual Youth Camp the first two weeks of July. The rest of the year, the camp was available to Sons of Norway
lodges and to other groups (such as Ski for Light) on a first come, first-served basis. The camp is currently
closed (as of 2014).
Q2. When will LOV re-open?
A2. The new LOV Board, chaired by Roy Berntsen, is currently evaluating plans for re-opening LOV in the
spring of 2015. Whether LOV can re-open or not will depend on whether enough money can be raised to repair
and refurbish the plumbing system, and whether a sustainable business plan can be created to keep LOV
operating on a sound financial basis.
Q3. What happened to the $229,000 in gas lease money?
A3. $32,000 was used to purchase two high-end propane water heaters, which provide both heat and hot water
for the main lodge. $138,000 was used to pay insurance and taxes on the property, because LOV was short
$161,000 in lease payments over six years. Finally, $48,000 was loaned to LOV to pay for operations (LOV
still owes $59,000 to 3/D Ltd). $11,000 was left in gas lease money as of 12/31/13, but that money has now
been spent to pay the 2014 taxes.
Q4. Will we get any further money from the gas lease?
A4. No one knows for sure. There is no way to predict whether there will ever be drilling in the Delaware River
basin due to the political and regulatory uncertainties.
Q5. Why does the plumbing system need repair?
A5. Because LOV had run out of money by the end of 2013, it was necessary to winterize LOV and shut off the
heat at LOV over the winter. But even though antifreeze was put in all the pipes, it is quite likely that a number
of pipes cracked over the winter, as the system was never designed to be shut down. Also, the plumbing system
is all interconnected, so when the system is finally re-pressurized, it will be difficult to narrow down which
pipes are leaking. To eliminate the leaks, and prevent leaks in the future, the proposal is to replace all the
horizontal copper pipes with PEX tubing (cross-linked polyethylene), which is flexible, easy to install, and
resists freezing (we would still use antifreeze when winterizing a particular area).
Q6. Why does the plumbing system need refurbishment?
A6. To allow us to turn on and off different areas of the plumbing system as needed, the proposal is to break up
the plumbing system into separately controllable areas by installing a plumbing manifold. The manifold acts as
a hub, distributing water to different areas. This would also enable us to re-pressurize one area at a time when
re-opening after the winter.
Save
Land of the Vikings
3
“Save LOV Drive” Donors as of 10/12/2014
Gold - $1000+
Marissa Livollen Curry
Silver - $500+
Loyal Lodge
Norden Lodge
Norrøna Lodge
Troll Lodge
Roy & Barbara Berntsen
Clara Eriksen
Ester & Jorgen Fidje
Margaret & Audun Gythfeldt
Karen & Steve Helmold
Renee & Ken Johnson
Betty Karlsen
Sigrun Larsen
Karl Livollen
Ron & Gail Martinsen
Joan & Jim McKillop
Ken & Susan Olson
Odd & Ellen Sangesland
Joe & Grethe Zarnitz
Bronze - $250+
Zone One
Century Club - $100+
Henrik Ibsen Lodge
Scandinavian Heritage Society
Barbara & Robert Bensen
Kari Brescher
Arnold & Ragnhild Johnsen
James Mostrom
Sharon Rohrback
Contributors
Restauration Lodge
Artie & Marge Rapenport
Elaine Varallo
4
From the District Secretary – Doris Beck
The members of Noreg Lodge #3-466 will be changing their general meeting time for February and March 2015
ONLY, to Saturday, February 7, 2015 and March 7, 2015 at 2 P.M.
This temporary change was requested to allow their older members, who do not drive after dark, to
attend meetings during the darker months of the year.
Charitable Trust - Kathy Dollymore - Counselor
Happy Autumn- lykkelig høst.
Are you enjoying the change in the season, the brisk mornings, the beautiful colors of the fall? I know I am!
Friends are back from summer vacations. Lodges have started planning their programs for the new year and new officers
have been nominated. A new season has begun.
Most of the lodges are familiar with the District 3 Charitable Trust. For those who may need a refresher let me explain
one of the treasures exclusive to the Third District alone.
Unique to our District 3 is the Charitable Trust. Responding to a fraternal and financial need in 1971 and for more than
40 years since, the Charitable Trust has provided modest support to District 3 members with subsistence and services
critical to their physical, social and psychological well being. The Charitable Trust has grown thanks to money from
grants, individual and corporate donations, individual lodges, estate planning, bequests and fund raisers. All funds have
been invested appropriately to ensure protection and longevity.
To qualify, a recipient must have been a District 3 SON member at least five years, be recommended for a helping hand
by a member and complete the application. These criteria are then reviewed by the Trustees which include the District
President, Vice President, Counselor, Secretary and Treasurer. The selection process and results are confidential.
Whether your lodge has donated $10.00 or a larger amount all your donations have been graciously received. Some
lodges have the C.T. listed as a line item in their budgets, others give through a designated event, and still others honor
the passing of a lodge member by donating in their memory. Whatever form your donation takes, please know your
support of the Third District Charitable Trust has been greatly appreciated.
To learn more about the Charitable Trust, contact Kathy Dollymore who is serving as the Counselor at
[email protected].
Kathy Dollymore
[email protected]
5
3D Counselor
State of LOV Report - Roy Berntsen, LOV Chair
State of LOV Report
Roy Berntsen, LOV Chair
LOV’s condition is approximately the same. I just visited the weekend of October 10th and the place looks in
good condition. I remember all the hidden upkeeps from years back of the many work weekends and workweeks. Not much of that has changed. Pierre and I could spend the week repairing those hidden items that crop
up and you may not realize what was done or see those updates. That being said, we will do everything
necessary to repair and open LOV when we have the ability. I again want to thank everyone who volunteered
and helped to assure LOV has a secure future. I will be calling on you when the time is right. Please read the
letter from the District ways and means committee “Save Our LOV” Fund that many members received by email. It will give you the update and the purpose of the fundraising requests and the steps to be organized. It
also shows the many members and lodge donations and we thank everyone for their donations, past and future.
Our taxes and insurance is being paid monthly on an installment plan. As pledge’s come in it goes directly
for the insurance payments. I keep in contact with 3D Ltd. Treasurer Helen and she confirms that the payments
are made early, giving us the ability to have people work and walk on the property.
All our vendors and utility companies have been contacted to advise them LOV had been closed and to
forward any bills or correspondence directly to me, just for the short time until a full board will be elected. I
have been consulting with Pierre and we hope to have our full board elected at the district board meeting this
month. I will give you more information about that next month with a little bio for each elected position.
I have signed the bank paperwork and now we can do everything we can, to maintain LOV, by restoring our
good credit with the neighborhood companies. LOV had some outstanding bills and there were a few snags with
the bank but all is ready to move forward. All correspondence has been rectified and the account is up to date.
At the meeting in LOV we found a business card stuck in the door. This was a business card from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Food Safety Service License department. LOV’s license was overdue and we
needed to pay our annual dues and plan our inspection. Barbara spoke to the Food Safety Inspector who
instructed her on the process and the annual dues payment. Our caretaker has been in contact with the inspector
and they will meet at LOV when he is in the area again. They have not met but the inspector knows our facility
and said all would be fine. Pierre is keeping track of the progress.
During the Third District Board meeting we plan on working on the 2 projects that need our direct attention.
First, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor is asking question of the employment and lack of employment
which needs to be addressed and with the payment schedule for the year 2013. The second is to cancel the
merchant credit card terminal. There were a few monthly automatic payments which I have recently discovered
when I was at the bank. The credit-card reader has not been cancelled. The remaining monthly automatic plans
have been closed.
I will also keep you informed on the progress of all the above concerns.
Roy
Land of the Vikings
Gail Martinsen, Cultural Director
When I was young the one gift under the Christmas tree that I couldn’t wait to
unwrap was a book from Santa or my Grandmother. Then 4 days later, I’d receive
another book for my birthday! How wonderful! To this day I couldn’t ask for a
better gift than a book! It’s even better than receiving a diamond. So, earning the
literature pins was so full filling. There are 3 levels for earning the literature pins,
level one is “A survey of Norwegian literature”, level two is Fiction, Poetry and
Drama and level three is Nonfiction. I have included a copy of the literature form for
Part One, pages 1 and 2 for you. Norwegian literature goes all the way back to the
early 9th Century. The oldest Norse literature that is recorded is the Eddic poems.
The skaldic poems were recorded by the skalds, Bragi Boddason, Þjóöólfr of Hvinir
and Harald Fairhair’s court poets. During the pagan era the Norwegians used the
runic alphabet. They recorded the magical formulas and religious memorial
dedications. In 1,000 to 1,030 Christianity came to Norway and they brought the
Latin alphabet with them. At the end of the 12th Century one of the historical Norse
writings was the Saga of Saint Olaf. Medieval Norwegian and Icelandic literature
are both known as Old Norse literature. Snorri Sturulson was the most famous author of the 13th Century. Snorri
recorded all of the Norse Mythology handed down over the centuries in the Prose Edda. These writings
recorded the Norse culture from the Viking Era. He, also, wrote “Heimskringla” which detailed all of the past
Norwegian kings and early Norwegian history. The Sagas continued throughout the 13th Century. The writing of
the Sagas ended in the 14th Century and this began the “400 Years of Darkness”. Over the next months, we will
go into the Romantic Period, Realism, Emigration, etc. The list of famous and great Norwegian authors is
endless, going from the 17th Century to today. We will discuss some of these authors in the forthcoming
months.
Click for Literature Pin Application Form Page 1 Part 1
Click for Literature Unit Evaluation Form Page 2 Part 1
6
“Police” by Jo Nesbø
“Police” is the newest Harry Hole Novel written by Jo Nesbø. A badly disfigured body of an Oslo homicide
detective is found at an old homicide scene on the anniversary of the first murder. Two more brutal murders of Oslo
policemen are discovered in the next few months at the sites of other unsolved murders. The citizens of Oslo are all
hysterical over the news reports and many more brutal murders of Oslo police pop up over the next months. Normally,
Harry Hole would be put on a case like this, but, Harry can’t be found! At the end, Harry returns and comes through to
help catch the murderer! But, it is a total surprise as to who the culprit turns out to be!! This is one book you don’t want
to put down till the very end!
Gail Martinsen
Jo Nesbø
Jo Nesbø was born in Oslo, Norway on March 29, 1960 and grew up in Molde. As a teen, he and his friends in
Molde all planned on becoming mystery novelists someday. He loved reading all of the American mystery
writers and 2 of his favorites were Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Nesbø attended the Norwegian
School of Economics and graduated with a degree in economics and business administration. Before becoming
an author and musician, Nesbø was a stockbroker and a freelance journalist. Nesbø was a very good football
player until he tore a ligament. Today, he is an enthusiastic rock climber. He is the lead singer and songwriter
for the popular Norwegian rock group Di Derre. One of their albums was the best selling album in all of
Norway’s history! His first book “The Bat”, featuring hero Police Inspector Harry Hole, was published in 1997
and won the coveted Glass Key Award. His first children’s book was “Doctor Proctor’s Fort Powder”, it was
published in 2007. Jo Nesbø has written and published 10 Harry Hole mystery novels, 4 Doctor Proctor
children’s book, 4 other novels and 1 non-fiction book as of today! His novels have been translated in more
than 40 languages and over 23 million copies have been sold!!! Among all, he has won 14 awards worldwide
including the Glass Key award for “The Bat”. Martin Scorcese has plans to make Jo Nesbø’s novel “The
Snowman” into a movie. Today, Jo lives in Oslo near his ex-wife and their 13 year old daughter, Selma.
Gail Martinsen
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
7
Norwegian Cod Fishing
During the 1920’s and 1930’s the North Atlantic Ocean warmed up bringing more fish to the shore of Norway,
Iceland and Greenland. In the 6o’s the ocean started to become cooler declining fishing resources again. The
warmer waters are due to the currents bringing the warmer Atlantic water into the North Atlantic just like the
20’s and 30’s. The warmer waters in the years between WWI and WWII brought Norwegian cod north. During
that period the Norwegian fishermen caught cod that was 50% larger than the previous decades. The warmer
seas bring a larger supply of plankton which is nourishment for the herring and capelin and they are the food
source for the cod and other large fish. When the seas are warmer the cod reproduce in a quite larger
amount. Since 2003, the Norwegian cod have been found spawning along the coast of Finnmark, the most
northern county in Norway. Codfish are a popular food source with a mild flavor and thick and flaky meat. Cod
liver is a major source of vitamins A, D and E, plus, omega-3 fatty acids.
Gail Martinsen
Prinsefisk (Fish for a Prince)
8
From “The Norwegian Kitchen” – Editor, Kjell E. Innli
About 1 ½ Lbs. boneless and
2 cups fish stock
skinless cod or halibut fillet
2 ½ Tbsp. flour
1 ½ Tbsp. butter
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup whipping cream
salt
about 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ cup peeled cooked shrimp
or sherry
or lobster
8 asparagus spears, cooked
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Cut the fish into 4 serving pieces. Poach in fish stock 8-10 minutes. Transfer the fish to a deep serving platter and keep
warm. Melt the butter and stir in the flour. Gradually whisk in the stock. Simmer until thickened. Beat the egg yolk into
the cream and whisk into the sauce. Season with salt and lemon juice or sherry. Nap the fish with the sauce. Garnish
with shrimp and asparagus. Sprinkle with parsley.
Serves 4.
Iolite
At the Hospitality Night for Gulfstream’s Leif Eriksson Weekend they had some tables selling rosemaled items
and Viking ship jewelry. On each Viking ship was an iolite stone. I never heard of this stone before, Sally
Berquist, their Cultural Director pointed out the stone to me and gave me a paper with some information on
the stone. When I reached home, I checked further for more details on the iolite. It has a very interesting
history. The iolite stone color is a violet-blue and depending on the angle you see it, the stone’s shades can
change. The history of the iolite goes all the way back to the days of the Vikings! Ios is the Greek word for
violet, thus the iolite stone. It is known to be the compass of the Vikings. Leif Eriksson and many other famous
Viking explorers and adventurers sailed deep into the Atlantic Ocean far from the coast line of Iceland and
Greenland using the iolite stone as their compass. It was used by the Vikings as a polarizing filter. The stone
was the very first polarizing filter ever used here on Earth! When they looked at a thin piece of iolite, it would
show them the exact position of the sun. The stone helped them to navigate to Vinland and back home.
People many centuries ago referred to the iolites as a “water sapphire”.
One of the great gemstones discoveries in the United States was a few decades ago in Wyoming. Four iolite
deposits were discovered around 1996. But, Wyoming and American companies have made very little effort to
research, mine or market the stone. At this time, most of the iolite is mined and marketed in Sri Lanka. But,
Wyoming has the largest iolite resources throughout the world! They could discover other iolite deposits due
to Wyoming’s geology and could mine gems weighing up to several hundred thousand carats! The iolite gems
bring a special sparkle to other gems, such as amethysts, blue topaz and peridot.
Gail Martinsen
Ron Martinsen, PR Director
Website: Most of the website you do not need a password to access. You can get the President’s & Vice
President’s messages, TDT, newsletter contest, district forms, LOV information, calendar of events, photo
gallery, etc. at http://3dsofn.org/home.html To go on the blog or to list an event you need a password. You
can get that through registration in the right sidebar on the “Calendar of Events” page. If you
have a problem with your password, contact me at [email protected] Once your password is set, you
can enter events. If your calendar information is submitted correctly, I will approve your entry. Photos:
Some photos I am receiving are not suitable for the Viking Magazine. Something to do with
their resolution? Maybe it’s those camera phones (try to get .JPG photos). You can get the
requirements on the website at the Publicity page for photos for the Viking Magazine.
Anyway, they are OK for the TDT. The deadline is the 15th of the month for the TDT.
Click for How to Submit Your Photos from Viking Resource
I need photos for the Viking Magazine. Mostly from Northern Lodges.
Check out the 3D website at the web address above and look for information on “Constant Contact”
e-mails when you receive them. From now on the TDT will only be sent out on Constant Contact or you
can access it at the website above.
The Third District of Sons of Norway now has a Facebook Page. See below.
9
https://www.facebook.com/TheThirdDistrictoftheSonsofNorway
Check out the “Calendar of Events” on the website and the zone reports in this TDT.
Lodge editors, please try to send photos to me by the 10th of each month.
If you have a new e-mail address or are changing your e-mail address, call Sherry Gorse at Sons
of Norway Headquarters at 1-800 945-8851
Thank You,
Ron Martinsen, 3D Pub. Dir.
[email protected]
Communications Committee Meeting – Ron Martinsen, Chair
We had a great first meeting and came up with some priorities that we would like to work on between now and the board
meeting Mary mentioned (They are listed in order of importance).
1. Transition to WordPress- This should eliminate some formatting differences between pages and make the back end
a bit more user friendly.
2. Reorganize- Primarily looking at creating a bar across the top of the page with drop downs, as opposed to a right hand
column and then an additional left hand column on each page. This should free up more space for content on those pages
and make it easier to navigate the site for our members.
3. Standardize Formatting - This is essentially going to be a standardization so that all of our pages have the same
look, feel, and sizing. This should make it easier to update for our admins and provide a cleaner and more professional
appearance for our members.
4. Integration of Social Media - Some of our pages are becoming antiquated and can be replaced with a good social
media presence on our website. We will be creating first of all a feed from our primary FB page for the home page of the
website and then looking at linking in individual lodge pages.
I know these things alone will be a hefty amount of tedious work, so I thought it best that we start small. The calendar is
certainly on our To-Do list once we get these items cleaned up. However, I believe that we need a clean and solid
foundation before making improvements. Let's refer to this as Phase 1. Phase 2, will include a members area, the calendar
and possibly creating a more interactive newsletter model that can be shared easily across social media as well as on our
website.
Marissa Curry
2015 Lodge Newsletter Contest
Guidelines for the Third District 2015 Newsletter Contest
The Newsletter Contest recognizes the merit and creativeness of the Lodge editors in
the field of Publication and Journalism. Communications is the key to having well
informed members that bind a lodge together in fraternalism while fostering culture
and heritage of our Nordic roots.
Under authority of the Third District Board, the Public Relations Director has the
responsibility of conducting the Newsletter Contest according to these guidelines as
contained in the 3rd District Policy Manual.
CONTEST CATEGORIES
• The Newsletter Contest is open to all lodges.
• The Public Relations Director shall divide the number of district lodges into
three (3) categories according to membership totals.
• All three categories (A, B, and C) shall each list an even distribution, or as
close as possible, of lodges in the district. Category "A" shall list lodges with
the largest membership totals, Category "C" shall list lodges with the lowest
membership totals and Category "B" will list lodges with membership totals
from the low point of "A" to the high point of "C" (for example: "A" with
membership 110 or more; "B" membership from 55 to 109; "C" membership
54 or less).
• The District Directory (Adult Membership listings) shall determine the
membership count of each lodge as of the preceding year of the contest.
• The Public Relations Director shall determine the arrangement of lodges and
judges in each category and together with Rules and scoring procedures
publish this information in the Third District Today at least three (3) months
before the contest begins.
CONTEST LENGTH
The contest shall run from January 1 of odd number years to January 31 of the
following year (13 months). Lodges on a bi-monthly schedule can start in December if
they publish a DEC/JAN newsletter.
CONTEST RULES
• Editors are to send their lodge newsletters to both judges listed in their category;
email is preferable where available. Each lodge should also send a copy to every
lodge in their zone.
• A minimum of 6 issues must be submitted (or three issues if you publish bimonthly)
• Judges will award points according to the attached scoring criteria
• Final point score for each lodge will be determined by averaging the three (3)
highest scoring issues.
JUDGING
• 6 Zone Directors will serve as judges. The Public Relations Director will
assign Two (2) Zone Directors to each category. Zone Directors shall not be
assigned to judge a category that has their lodge listed in it.
• Judges will prepare their report on a month by month basis using a word document (an Excel Spreadsheet
is available). Judges will forward their completed word documents or Excel spreadsheets to the Publicity
Director by February 28, 2016.
• Each judge in his/her category must receive a minimum of six (6) issues.
• Final point score will be determined by averaging the three (3) highest scores.
• If a tie occurs, the D3 Executive Committee will make an independent
evaluation utilizing the scoring criteria.
PRIZES
• The Awards shall be a framed certificate for First Place in each category and Certificates for
Second and Third Place. If a tie occurs, duplicate prizes shall be given to each
lodge.
• Awards will be presented at the following District Convention. Winners and the
top 5 lodges in each category shall be published in the Third District Today.
10
2015 Newsletter Contest Categories
Category A Lodges
(110 members or more)
Category B Lodges
(55 to 109 members)
17 Lodges
Nansen
Washington
Nor-bu
Norumbega
Noreg
Loyal
Nordkap
Hudson Valley
Gateway to FL.
Hampton Roads
Norrona
Frederiksten
Norden
Gulfstream
Maine Nordmenn
Fredheim
Bernt Balchen
18 Lodges
Henrik Ibsen
Faerder
Lauderdale
Garborg
Suncoast
Norge
Scandia
Hartford
Restauration
Sarasota
Sun Viking
Bondelandet
Brooklyn
Lillehammer
Troll
Norsk Carolina
Oslo
Scand. Heritage
427
288
232
214
208
184
134
152
160
120
128
111
120
124
119
115
Zone 4 Kari Williams
[email protected]
33 Bleakly Drive
Peekskill, NY 10566-4950
Zone 7 Dirk Hansen
[email protected]
271 Baxter Lane
Walterboro, SC 29488
Category C Lodges
(54 members or less)
108
99
93
86
73
77
68
68
61
77
60
55
60
56
69
55
60
17 Lodges
Vennekretsen
Southern Star
Fram
Morgansolen
N.C. Vikings
Tampa Bay
Gulf Coast Vikings
Skaugum
VikingWorld
Drammen
Pleasant Point
Norsemen
Blafjell
Port Orange
Space Coast
Peconic
Dovre
Judges
Zone 2 Peter Hanson
Zone 3 Paul Kornbrekke
[email protected]
327 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742-3046
[email protected]
256 Barnard Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10307
Zone 1 Karen Olsen Helmold
[email protected]
Zone 6 Louis Olsen
183 Evergreen Ave.
Bethpage, NY 11714
54
51
49
45
53
42
43
43
39
32
40
31
32
26
34
27
24
[email protected]
7 Farnham Way
Lutherville, MD 21093-7417
Zone Directors:- an Excel Spreadsheet is also available
Happy Thanksgiving
11
Points
Masthead:
is it clear, attractive
and innovative
Format & Layout
is there clarity and style
Contact Information
Is leadership and lodge
information easily
identified
Membership Recognition
Publication of Lodge events
Lodge name and number prominently
displayed
newsletter name displayed
newsletter publication date displayed
innovative appearance
articles appear to be complete and easily
understood
good utilization of graphics and photos
each page numbered
_________
_________
_________
_________
8 _________
8 _________
2 _________
Lodge Officers names
Lodge Officers contact information
Lodge editor's name and contact information
Editor and/or Lodge address easy to locate
Lodge meeting date, time & location easily
seen
a column to recognize members (birthdays,etc)
member recruitment and/or retention efforts
2
2
2
2
sunshine column
3 _________
memorial services
2 _________
recognizing a member's achievements, awards
and years of membership
monthly calendar/listing of events
upcoming events with all pertinent details
events planned by neighbor, district or
International lodges
participation in community programs such as
Adopt a School & other
Sons of Norway Information cultural, fraternal and/or heritage articles from
and activities
a source outside the lodge
Information taken from District and/or
International lodges, e.g, D3 President's and
Vice-President's letter
Overall Appearance
2
2
2
5
Lodge involvement with LOV, Foundation,
Zone, Charitable Trust, etc.
Appeal and readability
Zone Directors:- an Excel Spreadsheet is also available
_________
_________
_________
_________
2 _________
2 _________
7 _________
3 _________
2 _________
2 _________
3 _________
5 _________
4 _________
4 _________
4 _________
20
100
12
Carol Anderson, 3D Sports Director
3D Sports Challenge
Looking forward to 2015 - Let’s ramp up the steam!
First on the agenda will be the 3D bowling challenge. In order to encourage more
competition, Lodges will be allowed to combine members from lodges within
their zone to make up 5 member teams. For you connivers out there, don’t even
think about it, members will be allowed to bowl on one team only. Sign-up sheets
with all the details will be in the next newsletter as well as emailed to new officers in
January.
Always, always think sports medals. Are you new to Sons of Norway? ask your
lodge sports director or president for information.
Tusen Takk to those who responded to the Sports Survey.
SPORTS DOESN’T HAVE TO JUST BE ABOUT EXERCISE. In November or
December, why not get a group of members together for a Sunday afternoon at
the local sports bar to cheer on your favorite football team. Norwegians love to
eat.
Winter Sports in Norway
Norwegians have been using skis as far back as 4,000 years ago. Skis were the only
practical means of getting from one place to another during the winter time. A well
known Norwegian story of the Birkebeiners (Birchlegs) was that a man in 1296 saved
the Norwegian Prince Haakon Haakonsen, It was said he carried the baby 55 kilometers
on skis. This route has now become a cross country track, and 6,000 people join this
race every year.
In modern times, Sondre Norheim is known as The father of Norwegian skiing. He
designed a “wasted” ski, the Telemark ski. He combined ordinary skiing with jumping
and slalom. Very few people know that the international word SLALOM is a Norwegian
word from Morgedal, where Sondre Norheim came from.
The first modern Norwegian skis were brought to the USA by emigrants who crossed the
Atlantic Ocean as early as 1825. Skiing is a favorite sport among most people in
Norway, and you can see people skiing from the ages of two to ninety.
You may know that Trondheim, arranged the World Championship in Nordic events in
1996. A Japanese won the ski jumping event. Oops!
But above all, skiing is central to the country’s identity. Norway introduced ski
competitions in the 18th century for its soldiers, and the first nonmilitary ski event
occurred in 1843 at Tromsø. The annual Holmenkollen Ski Festival is the world’s oldest
(1892), attracting tens of thousands of people.
Happy Thanksgiving
Carol Anderson
13
www.willysproducts.com e-mail [email protected]
Willy's Products
office: (954) 316-1350
1601 NW 38th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Fax: (954) 316-1375
Mobile: (954) 461-3985
Scandinavian Foods
Click for 2015 Sons of Norway Zone 6 Caribbean Cruise
Click below for photos from the Third District Convention
https://www.facebook.com/SonsofNorway3rdDistrictConvention2014
The Hug of The Century
Click Here
http://www.vitality101.com/Fun/lion-kisses-rescuer
Zone Reports
Zone 1 - Karen Olsen-Helmold –Director- [email protected]
Click for
Zone 1 Report
Zone 2 - Peter Hanson – Director
th
14
The Fall Zone 2 meeting was held on October 4 . The various Lodge delegates and Presidents gathered over
lunch to make plans for the coming months with a focus on membership recruitment and retention. There was
consensus among us that we need to think outside the box to attract new members and to stay vital in the lives
of long term members at the same time. We will share our ideas on an ongoing basis through the Zone Director
as visits are made to the various lodges. Additionally, we reviewed the two conventions held in 2014 to ensure
all of us knew the results of the resolutions and other actions taken by the convention delegates. Of course,
there was a lot of discussion regarding the Land of the Vikings status and how we might be able to support LoV
as a Zone.
Hartford Lodge;
Hartford Lodge is planning their Leif Erikson celebration meeting for October 19th. They will be celebrating
over their annual meatball dinner and also showing the film “Vikings- Journey to New worlds”.
Plans for November and December meetings have come together. The November meeting will center on
Hardanger embroidery with a visit from a local business named Thistle Needlework’s. In December they have
plans for their annual Juletrefest and adult Christmas party.
Maine Nordmenn Lodge:
As Zone Director, I visited the Maine Nordmenn at their September meeting to present them with a plaque
commemorating their selection as District Lodge of the Year for 2013. As usual their meeting consisted of some
good food provided by their members and a talk from author Lincoln Paine. He spoke about his writing of the
book titled “The Sea and Civilization a Maritime History of the World” Mr. Paine serves on the Board of the
Maine Maritime Museum and as such he has done a great deal of investigative work regarding the effect of the
maritime industry has had on world affairs and culture.
The Maine Nordmenn also continued their tradition holding their new members dinner in October. There is
always terrific food with this group.
Norumbega Lodge;
At the monthly Lodge meeting in October, the Lodge members were treated to a documentary film about
violinist Ole Bull. The 90 minute film delved into the life of Mr. Bull and how he influenced the world through
his music.
Planning for the annual Scandinavian Fair, hosted by Norumbega Lodge, has taken center stage for the next
month as the lodge prepares for the November 15th date. This annual event draws approximately 900 people
eager to get a head start on their Christmas shopping. It is an important time for the lodge as the Fair is the only
fundraiser they do in support of their annual budget.
In September members enjoyed an afternoon of kayaking on the historic Concord River.
Norumbega members resting near the historic Old North Bridge in Concord, MA where the British were turned
back to Boston by the local Minutemen in 1776.
Dovre Lodge;
Dovre lodge will be holding its annual potluck dinner on Friday October 17th. This is an annual event that is
looked forward to by the members of the Lodge.
15
Zone 3 – Paul Kornbrekke – Director
At a zone meeting in September we began updating our zone scholarship program the meeting was
hosted by Point Pleasent lodge. In October we honored thirty past brothers and sisters at a memorial
service hosted by Bernt Balchen lodge. Freidhiem will have an Oktoberfest at the Danish club on
October 25th. On November 8th they will have elections followed by a toga party. Bernt Balchen
meets the 3rd Sunday in October they will have an auction to benefit the SofN foundation in
November they will honor Norwegian and American veterans. Nansen will have its heritage fair on
October 25th and elections on November 14th. Noreg continues it's cultural programs and Sunday
dinners. Nor Bu will honor members with 50 years or more of membership in October and in
November they will have their tricky tray fundraiser.
Zone 4 –Kari Williams – Director
All the lodges in Zone 4 have started their meetings for the fall and they
have all announced their program for the rest of the year.
The Zone 4 Scholarship applications are available from any officers of the lodges.
FRAM LODGE 3-564: The members enjoyed a meatball dinner at the lodge on October
2nd. President Jan Erik was testing his mother’s recipe. The lodge’s Scandinavian Craft
Fair and Sale on Sunday, November 2nd at the Freehold Fire House with Scandinavian
Foods and Baked Goods, handmade Ornaments and gift items, Rosemaling, Knitting
and woodcarving.
HUDSON VALLEY LODGE 3-432: Lodge members had a rainy start of the sightseeing
trip on board the “Rip Van Winkle” on the Hudson River on Saturday, Oct.4th. But the rain
stopped!!! On Saturday, November 8th is “Men’s Night”, and the men put on a great show.
NORRONA LODGE 3-467: The lodge celebrated Leif Erickson Day with Norwegian food
and coffee and waffles on October 17th. On November 21st the lodge will elect new
lodge officers for 2015/2016, followed by a Wine and Cheese tasting.
NORSEMEN LODGE 3-572: On October 18th, lodge members had a traditional
Norwegian Food Prep, making “Kransekake?). On November 8th, the members will
make Christmas Ornaments and Norwegian Baskets.
OSLO LODGE 3-438: The lodge celebrated Leif Erikson’s discovery of No. America
at their October 11th meeting. In November (date to follow) the lodge will have a
membership Meeting.
SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE LODGE 3-433: on October 11th the lodge is welcoming new
members from the past year. Members are invited to a FOLK ART Norwegian Rosemaling
show and sale by Ellen H. Fjermedal on November 7th, 8th and 9th, and a meeting and
program on November 21st.
TROLL LODGE 3-476: The Lodge will have an OKTOBERFEST on October 17th with
Members preparing and serving Bratwurst, German Potato Salad, Spaetzle, Sauerkraut
(maybe Norwegian) and a short business meeting. Troll’s Annual Scandinavian Holiday
Fair is on Saturday, November 8th at the Church Hall with Scandinavian Vendors, Bakery,
Café selling homemade foods and a raffle. 18 Troll members will enjoy a play, “SOUTH
PACIFIC” at the Westchester Evening Dinner Theatre on November 14th.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL.
Submitted by Kari Williams, Zone 4 Director.
16
Zone 5 – Gail Martinsen – Acting Director
How lucky, we have been here on the East Coast to be blessed with beautiful fall weather! No big storms from
Maine down to Florida! In October, our Zone 5 lodges were busy celebrating Leif Ericksen Day. Now in
November, they are preparing for elections of new officers and the upcoming holidays.
Gateway to Florida didn’t have a meeting in October instead all the members enjoyed a Convention Volunteer
Recognition Dinner to thank all of the members who helped make the 2014 International Convention a huge
success! Every year Gateway to FL adopts the Shepherd of the Woods Lakeside School. The members
participated in the school’s Annual Trick ‘n Trunk Event. At the event, they had decorated car trunks and
trucks, hayrides, a Pirate Trail Ride, bounce houses and so much! Fun was had by all including the volunteers.
Gulf Coast Vikings met at the Plantation at Somerset in Fort Meyers. Their guest speaker, Signe Pagel
discussed how to organize, preserve and manage their photo legacies. A Pot Luck Dinner was enjoyed by all.
At Gulfstream’s October meeting they celebrated an Oktoberfest with a dinner of kielbasa, sauerkraut and
other delicious German dishes. Their 44th Annual Leif Eriksen Regatta Weekend was on October 17th to 19th.
We were blessed with a nice cool sunny weekend and calm seas! The Gulfstream members donated a large
variety of beautiful and interesting items. At the Hospitality Night on Friday they drew the winning tickets for
10 items and the rest (over 20 more items) were drawn at the Dinner on Saturday evening! There was an
amazing choice of items, it was hard to decide where to place your tickets! Ron Finn was the musician and his
music and singing were fabulous. Many people were up on the dance floor often. Frank Hammen, the
Tournament Captain presented the First Place Plaque to the Suncoast Captain, Phil Nelsen. Congratulations,
Suncoast for winning! Jan & Britt Thorsen, members of Oseberg Lodge 001-8 in Norway and affiliates of NorBu celebrated their 50th Anniversary at the Leif Eriksen Regatta Weekend! We wish them many, many more
years of love and happiness! Our Zone 5 meeting took place Sunday morning. The main topic discussed was
what we all can do to help save LOV! Many ideas were presented. It was decided at the zone meeting that I
should stay on as the Zone 5 Director and the 2 other 3D Directors in our Zone, Carol Anderson, 3D Sports
Director and Ron Martinsen, 3D Publicity Director will help me. Arlene Mavilia stayed on as the Zone 5
Secretary. Many weren’t present at the Zone 5 meeting, hopefully more lodges will participate at the next
meeting in May and the other upcoming events in our Zone. Gulfstream’s Nordic Needles ladies are busy
working on a very pretty quilt to be raffled off in the future as a fund raiser for their lodge.
Lauderdale met at the Scandinavian Center/Norwegian Seaman’s Church in Davie, FL. It was so good to see
their President Liva Willemsen at the Leif Eriksen Regatta Weekend!
Port Orange is meeting again at the Club House Restaurant after a summer hiatus.
17
Since Sarasota’s President/Editor Arlene Mavilia is the Zone 5 Secretary and they have no Vice President and
they meet on the 3rd Sunday, there was no one to run their October meeting. So, it was canceled for the
month. They will meet again in November.
Scandia members celebrated a Bavarian Buffet at the Club at Longshore Lake in October. Every month on the
first Friday of the month the ladies in Scandia meet for lunch.
Space Coast Vikings met again at MeeMaw’s Bar-B-Que. They are looking forward to all of their snow birds
returning to Florida! At their October meeting, they decided on their programs and the locations where to
meet each month in 2015.
The subject discussed at Suncoast’s October meeting was “The Inhumanity of Human Trafficking”. Their guest
speaker, Gisselle spoke about how human trafficking happens, what the solutions are and what we as citizens
can do to stop it. She said slavery is still alive and well around the world! The Suncoast ladies meet once a
month to stitch and knit. Their nominating committee is looking for some different members to step up and
take an office in the lodge. At the 4 Lodge Picnic in September, Carol Anderson took on the Ice Bucket
Challenge and she raised $200.00 for ALS Research! Way to go, Carol!!!
Sun Viking is going to miss Nellie Larson, she is a past 3D Secretary and a past Sun Viking President. She is
loved by all of the Sun Viking members! She moved on October 24 th to New Smyrna Beach, FL to be near
family. Nellie is thinking of joining Port Orange Lodge. Sun Viking’s nominating committee met and got almost
all of the offices filled, there only 2 or 3 left vacant. Sun Viking celebrated Leif Eriksen Day with a Norsk Surf
and Turf consisting of fiskebølle, kjøttkake, boiled red potatoes, carrots and tyttebær. Members brought
desserts. The youth group, the Barneklubben gave a presentation on their Epcot visit scrapbooks. One of our
Barneklubben members, Christian Welsh was accepted at the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville,
Georgia in September. He was one of only 3 students accepted from Hernando County, FL. He has already
received a new rank! Congratulations, Christian!! Sun Viking’s Annual Linda Pedersen Picnic was held on the
22nd of October at the park named in her honor!
Tampa Bay celebrated Leif Eriksen’s Discovery and Exploration of America at their October meeting. Members
brought their favorite ethnic dishes for an International Pot Luck meal. Congratulations to Tampa’s nominating
committee for filling every office with the exception of the marshals. That is a great accomplishment! John &
Aud-Helen Hlivyak have returned to Tampa Lodge after moving back to Florida from Texas. John has already
been nominated for an office! Welcome back John & Aud-Helen! Also, congratulations John for receiving the
Lifetime Achievement Award!
Vikingworld Orlando’s President, Keith Lavin is busy working on their Viking boat. He’s hoping it will be ready
for Sarasota’s 1st Annual Mary Larsen Memorial Regatta Weekend in February. At Vikingworld’s October
meeting they celebrated Leif Eriksen with Keith’s Viking History and Weapons Presentation. If you are ever in
the area when Keith has this presentation be sure to attend! It is so very interesting, fun and enlightening! He
does a really neat job! Meatballs, mashed potatoes, red cabbage and dessert were served.
I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Zone 6 – Louis Olsen - Director
Bondelandet Lodge October - Celebrate Father's Day in Norway
November - Maritime Night, co-sponsored with Restauration Lodge
December - Julebord
Fredriksten Lodge October - October Fest - German food and Accordion music
November - Election Officers - Annual Flea Market
December - Christmas Party hosted by Danish Brotherhood with band entertainment
Nordkap Lodge October - Lodge Heritage - Members tell their Heritage
November - Norwegian Bingo
December - Christmas Luncheon - Pappas Restaurant
Restauration LodgeOctober - Meeting with Students of West Chester University Exchange
November - Elections - Interactive Rosemaling program
December - Julefest at Springhaver Country Club
Washington Lodge October - Business meeting with Reading Circle
November - Lodge meeting - Language and Conversation Group - Wednesdays
December - Norwegian Festival/Bazaar, Jultrefest
Thanks, Louis
18
Zone 7 – Dirk Hansen - Director
“THERE ARE NO LANDS TO THE WEST”
Words spoken by Earl Haraldssen admonishing Ragnar Lothbrok early in season one of History Channels series
Vikings.
Fortunately for District 3, there are, in fact, lands to the west and they are known as Charlotte and Atlanta.
At the time of this writing, I have only visited 3 of my lodges of my responsibility, but, feel very encouraged by
the state of Zone 7.
On September 7th I met with Erik Kind and his group from Vennekretsen Lodge in Atlanta, Ga. Vennekretsen
wishes to convey to the entire district that they are doing well and send their best regards to all. You would be
hard pressed to find a man more passionate about his Norwegian heritage than Erik and it transfers down to his
members during the meeting. A productive and entertaining meeting. I personally learned a few things that I
will implement or suggest as zone director.
On September 14th, I met and took the podium at my own Lodge’s fall kickoff meeting. The meeting went well
I thought, but, I will defer to Kathy Dollymore for a more objective opinion since we were fortunate to have
both she and her Mother, Margaret Brinson in attendance. With the strong possibility of being the site of the
2016 District 3 convention, I look for an uptick in Southern Star enthusiasm. The core group remains strong
and committed and the board is perfect to work with.
On September 20th I was fortunate enough to attend the Norsk Carolina meeting in Charlotte. Any opportunity
to meet with Ruth Campbell and her group should not be missed. Wonderful people, great catered fare and a
well run business meeting followed by an entertaining video. Again, took away some great suggestions to help
promote Zone 7 as well as a preview for their upcoming calendar of events. Very imaginative and very
aggressive.
My visits to Blafjell, Hampton Roads and Raleigh have now been finalized, tentatively at least as far as the date,
and I am looking forward to making these journeys to the northeast of our zone. If the trend holds true, I am
confident that I will continue to learn from each lodge as I visit, thereby facilitating a cohesiveness within zone
7 that, so far, my fellow Sons of Norway members have told me they would like to see.
Moving on to October and November, Atlanta Vennekretsen will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month.
Southern Star recently met at the home of Alice and Hal Vivian for a wonderful afternoon of International
dishes and an informal business meeting. We will follow this up in November with a video and Scandinavian
desserts on November 9th. Norsk Carolina meets on the 18th with a Leif Eriksson presentation and Lapskaus.
For November, the membership will venture into the kitchen to show off their baking skills in preparation for
the Holidays On the 25th of October, Blafjell has a busy afternoon planned highlighted by their 18th
anniversary dinner among other presentations of interest. Raleigh next meets on November 8th and I will be in
attendance. Looking forward to seeing my friend, Mike Tilder and making new friends. Mark your calendars
for Hampton Roads’ annual bazaar on November 8th.
Respectfully submitted
Dirk Hansen
19
Click here for 2014 International Convention, Jacksonville, Florida
By Barbara Bensen, International Convention Delegate
2014 International Convention Survey
The topics and events covered in this Executive Summary were conducted August 21-23, 2014. The survey
was sent to all individuals that had provided an email address and had registered for any or all the convention
events, making the sample size 167. SON received a response rate of 51 percent or 85 responses which is
very good.
Overall the respondents’ reactions were very positive. Without exception, the vast majority of responses fell in
the Very Good or Good categories. In general, this tells us that the convention events resonated with and
engaged the respondents on a high level.
The Thursday events received a universally high rating. We learned that 94 percent of respondents felt the
Opening Ceremonies were Very Good or Good. At the same time, the Memorial Services and President’s
Reception both received a Very Good or Good rating from 92 percent of respondents. For the most part the
Friday events received high ratings, though lower than those Thursday.
The Delegate Assembly received a positive (Very Good or Good) response from 82 percent of respondents.
Also, 87 percent gave the United Reception Friday evening a rating of Very Good or Good. However, the low
water mark for the day was the keynote speaker, Beth Michaels, who only received a positive response from
77 percent taking the survey. It should be noted that 77 percent is a good result in most cases, but when seen
in the context of this survey, where most positive responses are in the high 80s to high 90s, it is worth noting.
When asked about the Saturday events the responses were positive overall. The delegate assembly received
a 84 percent positive response; the Installation Ceremony received 71 percent positive (SON received a
number of comments about how this event wasn’t given the regard or treated with the respect that it should
have been); the banquet Saturday evening received a 95 percent positive response..
When asked questions related to the convention property, the praise was nearly universal. The convention
meeting space was given a 98 percent positive rating, while the dining services received 95 percent positive.
The guest rooms were rated at 92 percent positive and the overall hotel rating was 98 percent positive. There
is little to no analysis to do here other than to say the delegates and guests were very happy with the
Omni Hotel.
When asked about larger convention topics, like friendliness of staff/volunteers and overall rating of the
convention, respondents gave both topics a 100 percent positive response. This leads to a question
about whether the respondent would recommend attending the next convention to others in their lodge; a full
94 percent indicated they would do so.
Based on the responses received it is safe to say that the 2014 International Convention was a success, not
just for Headquarters staff, but for the attendees as well. It should be noted that some of the successful areas
can be recreated at the next convention, but some cannot (i.e. in the past the hotel experience has varied from
convention to convention)
SON CEO Eivind Heiberg concluded this report, “On a personal note, I think the Gateway to Florida lodge and
their members deserve a huge thank you and congratulations for a terrific effort.”
Please Support The Sons of Norway Foundation
and The Third District Charitable Trust
Land of the Vikings (LOV) is now on Facebook.
20
facebook
3D SofN Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/TheThirdDistrictoftheSonsofNorway
Click below for photos from the Third District Convention
https://www.facebook.com/SonsofNorway3rdDistrictConvention2014
Click for Sons of Norway 3D Community Connections - Volunteers
Click for 2015 Sons of Norway Zone 6 Caribbean Cruise
Grieg Festival
There will be a GRIEG FESTIVAL in Sarasota, FL, January 9-11, 2015
which will include presentations and performances from top
experts on Grieg's music from Norway, England, Canada, and
the States. A competition for young artists will award $12,000 in cash prizes and tours to Norway for the winners in piano
and in voice.
Please inform your members of this special event. Sponsors include
the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Sarasota Music Archive,
International Grieg Society, and the Royal Norwegian Consul General
of Houston.
For information, please visit: www.griegfestivalinflorida.org or contact
21
me at [email protected]
Thank you,
Sylvia R. Eckes
Director, Grieg Festival
Vice President of the International Grieg Society, Bergen
Selby Public Library
1331 First Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Thursday - Saturday, January 8 - 10, 2015
Exhibit of Edvard Grieg's Manuscripts and Letters from the Grieg Archives in Norway
Friday, January 9, 2015
Presentations, Panel Discussion, Performances
free and open to the public
Rotunda
10:30 a.m. Opening Session, including performances by pianist Sandra Mogensen (Canada), pre-college
competition winners, and a talk
about the exhibit by Siren Steen (Norway)
Geldbart Auditorium
1:00 p.m. “Grieg and America,” Dr. William H. Halverson, keynote speaker, translator of books and songs of
Grieg (USA)
2:00 p.m. “Why Grieg?” Beryl Foster, author of books on Grieg's songs and choral works (UK)
2:30 p.m. “At Home with Nina & Edvard Grieg at Troldhaugen,” Monica Jangaard, Chief curator of the Edvard
Grieg Museum, Troldhaugen (Norway)
3:00 p.m. “Sets vs. Opuses: A Novel Approach to Programming Grieg’s Piano Works,” Dr. Gloria Cook,
Professor of Piano at Rollins College (USA) with performances by pre-college competition winners
3:30 p.m. “The Challenges of Singing in Norwegian,” a panel discussion with Beryl Foster, Njål Sparbo, and
American university professors and professional singers
Historic Asolo Theater
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Friday, January 9, 2015
7:30 p.m. Evening Concert featuring Gloria Musicae, Dr. Joseph Holt with soloist and bass-baritone, Njål
Sparbo; bass-baritone Alan Dunbar; and pianist Gregory Martin**
Saturday and Sunday, January 10 & 11, 2015
7:30 p.m. Evening Concerts featuring pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi; bass-baritone Njål Sparbo; and pianist
Einar Røttingen**
Holley Hall
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
22
Saturday, January 10, 2015
10:30 a.m. Young Artist Competition Semi-finals. Pianists and singers perform solo piano works and songs of
Grieg.
free and open to the public
Sunday, January 11, 2015
2:00 p.m. Young Artists Competition Finals
Pianists and singers selected from the semi-finals round compete for up to $12,000 in cash prizes and tours to
Norway.
free and open to the public
**Evening Concerts featuring internationally-acclaimed musicians are presented by the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. Tickets are
required and may be purchased at:
artistseriesconcerts.org/eventcategory/special-events/
Save Land of the Vikings
Loyal Lodge 3-252 90th Anniversary at the Larkfield Manor
Kris Rasmussen & Karin Ryan
3D Board with Loyal’s President Eric
Johansson (center) at 90th Anniversary
“Bunad Parade”
“The Band”
One of the many tables
“What a Haul”
Ruth Kornbrekke receives check for 3rd place in
the Third District Charitable Trust raffle from
3D Counselor Kathy Dollymore
International Director Marci Larson
23
Leif Erikson Regatta Weekend in Jensen Beach, Florida
Phil Nelson of Suncoast Lodge receives 1st Place Award Frank Hammen & Ron Martinsen having discussion
Jorgen & Ester Fidje are saving LOV
The Suncoast crew
Ken Baumann & Ann Krause
Kent Larson, Chris Taylor & Charlie Nilsen
Ron Martinsen Saving LOV and himself
Gulfstream Lodge setting sail
Int. Dir. Marci Larson & 3D Sp. Dir. Carol Anderson
Gulfstream Editor Karen Keat & President Ingrid Hammen
Save LOV
Saving LOV Again
The Gulfstream Crew
25
George Iliff and yes, saving LOV again
The Gateway to Florida crew
The Hug of The Century
Click Here
http://www.vitality101.com/Fun/lion-kisses-rescuer
Carol Anderson taking the ice bucket challenge at the 4 Lodge Picnic in Largo, Florida
26
Please volunteer for the 2014 Festival and Bazaar!
Plans are in place for two days of Norwegian food, music, arts & crafts, and imported goods, held at
Christ Lutheran Church, across the street from the Lodge, on

Friday, Dec 5, 10 a.m - 7 p.m. and

Saturday, Dec 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The only ingredient missing is help from members and friends. Your donation of time is deeply
appreciated, and greatly needed. Commitments can range from 1 hour to the entire event. Jobs
include setting-up on Thursday, Dec 4, manning booths and the cafe, and contributing baked goods.
Everyone who worked last year will tell you it was lots of fun.

No Experience Needed!

Discounts for Volunteers!

New Members and Friends Welcome!
Follow this link to the volunteer form to sign up for specific jobs or to offer general help. You can
change your answers later if necessary. Please use the survey even if you already made a verbal
commitment.
Reply to this email if you have trouble with the survey. For questions about the Bazaar itself email
[email protected]. See Page 3 of the November Newsletter to appreciate the scope of this event
and how much help is needed. A 5% discount is offered for a 3-hour shift and 10% for 6
hours or longer.
Proceeds from the Bazaar support our Lodge's cultural programs, building upkeep, and charitable
donations. Mange Takk (many thanks) from the Bazaar Committee.
27
28