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District Convention 2012 Forms |
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Forms for the 2012 District Convention to be held in Appleton, Wisconsin June 20-23 are now available for download. You can get forms for Delegate Registration, Non-Delegate Registration, Rosemaling Class Registration, Information Booth Registration, and more. |
The day is here – Syttende Mai. Because we tend to “celebrate” on weekends, regardless of the actual dates, you are probably preparing for a festival in a day, or two.
Please don’t forget, though, Syttende Mai – the actual May 17th – marks the last day for Masse Moro applications. The last day, that is, for applications to be eligible for Draxten Fund scholarships, and for district matching funds.
Although our applications cite they must be received by May 17, we have always accepted those applications postmarked no later than May 17. So, please let all your lodge members know they have until the post office closes on Thursday to get those applications and lodge endorsements (and corresponding checks) in the mail. To be sure, you might want to ask the postal worker to cancel the stamp to show the date.
This year’s camp will be fun, of course, but it will be exciting, too. The Beaver Creek Reserve is busy with its shower house renovation project. They plan to show the “new” facility at a dedication, from 4 pm to 6 pm, June 6. Also, they will be introducing their new director, Erik Keisler.
The district is still accepting donations toward the project. To qualify for tax deduction, the checks should be made payable to Friends of Beaver Creek. We’re still tracking District Five donations, so please continue to send them to me.
With the school year coming to a close, our youngsters are probably looking for an outlet of their seemingly unending energy. Remind them of the picture contest Sons of Norway is conducting for the King and Queen.
Enjoy your celebration for Syttende Mai. The forecast for Woodville keeps changing, and now their predicting scattered thunder storms for Saturday. The sidewalks under awnings and building overhangs will surely be crowded!!!
Fraternally,
Don Hermanson
District Five Youth Director |
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Valkyrien 53 Syttende Mai Events |
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Want to know what Syttende Mai Events Valkyrien 53 will be sponsoring in Woodville, Wisconsin May 18 - 20, 2012? Click here for a listing of their activities! |
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District Secretary Report Spring 2012 |
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from District Secretary Darlene Arneson Network and Learn- There is never a shortage of activities, programs and reports due when you are an active Sons of Norway member. Many of us are actively involved in our lodges and other groups in the community. This summer also provides an opportunity to network with other Sons of Norway members at the District Convention, zone activities, and International Convention. Sometimes we underestimate the chance to network with others. But it's important to share ideas of successful programs, get help with areas that your lodge might be struggling with, discussing membership recruitment and retention, to learn about our Financial Benefits and how to invite Financial Benefit Counselors to your lodge meetings, and just having fun!
I along with many others, probably don't take advantage (or the time) to utilize all that Sons of Norway and our fellow members have to offer. So as you move into summer programming, consider the following:
Whether or not you're a delegate, try to attend the District 5 Convention. Non-delegates are welcome and they have some great break out sessions, tours, and opportunities to have fun and learn! All convention materials should be posted to www.sonsofnorway5.com. The District Board has some really fun things that will be done at the convention so you won't want to miss the Silent Auction, Beaver Creek/Masse Moro Shower Project awareness activity, and business session activities.
Consider attending the Innovative Leaders Conference that will kick off the International Convention in August in Fargo, ND. Visit their website at http://www.sonsofnorway2012.com/ to follow all the details related to both events. To be a delegate to Fargo, you must be a delegate member- those delegates are elected from our delegate body at the District conventions.
Post your lodge activities on the District website, www.sonsofnorway5.com, on a daily or at least weekly basis to keep updated on activities and programs in our District. Or if your lodge is looking for some fun day trips, see what other lodges are doing, load up a car, van or bus and visit their activities!
Spend some time on the International Sons of Norway website at www.sofn.com. What great resources the website offers! If you haven’t visited the Members Only section, you will need to create a log in and password. Visit the blog section, chat areas and other resources in the Members Only section. You'll be surprised to see how many others have the same questions or concerns you might have.
To help us out:
If your lodge has lodge officer changes (i.e. officer changes, address, email or other contact information), please make those changes on the International's website but also send me an email at
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so I can update the District Directory and let the Board know. We are trying to keep our contact information as current as possible and understand that changes occur!
Calendar of Events
May
Need to confirm: May 1- Registration deadline for the District Convention – Delegates and Non-Delegates
May 1- 2012 Folk Art Exhibit and Competition registration forms due to Owen Christianson
May 15- Deadline for filing the 990 form
May 17- Early registration deadline for Masse Moro Norwegian Heritage Camp to qualify for additional deductions in the cost of camp from the Draxten Fund.
June
June 20-24- District 5 Convention at the The Radisson in Appleton, Wisconsin
June 20- Balance due for Masse Moro Norwegian Heritage Camp from sponsoring parents/guardians and matching funds from lodges.
July
July 22 - August 04 - Masse Moro Norwegian Heritage Camp - Beaver Creek Reserve - Eau Claire, WI
August
Week of August 20-25- International SN Convention – Fargo, North Dakota
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Inquiring minds want to know: How many cookies were served by volunteers from District 5 lodges for the 2012 Barnebirkie? One thousand one hundred seventy one and one half dozen! Thanks to all the volunteers and to all who baked the cookies!!! Dave Hermundson
5th District Sports Director |
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Birthday Presentation to the King & Queen |
As we all know, “May” is a busy month – a month which “belongs” to the Norwegians!!!
We have another chance to show the world why we are known as “The Friendly Fifth.” As we have seen repeatedly from the small group of youngsters who attend our Masse Moro camp, we have a bunch of very talented children!!! No doubt, your lodge is full of energetic, imaginative and talented young members.
Please get this information out as quickly as possible to everyone in your lodge. I’m guessing the team at International will have a most difficult challenge to NOT select all eight pictures from “The Friendly Fifth”!!!
Fraternally,
Don Hermanson
District Five Youth Director
Dear District Youth Directors:
Conventions are approaching and with that many visits by the International Officers. Sons of Norway would like to present a gift for King Harald and Queen Sonja, acknowledging their respective birthdays, which will be presented during International President Rude’s and CEO Eivind Heiberg’s visit to Norway this summer. International President Rude and CEO Eivind Heiberg will be attending the District 8 Lodge meeting and convention and during that trip have other places they will be attending. I am excited to forward you this project to create this book and understand the shortness in the time-line, but if we all put our heads together, I am sure it can be accomplished.
We are planning to include the 8 best pictures and a greeting from Sons of Norway in a "Birthday Book" to Their Majesties.
Requirements to draw the picture:
- Theme of the drawing: Happy Birthday Greeting
- Must be drawn on a blank sheet of white, 8.5 x 11 paper
- Must be drawn with pen, ink or markers. Colorful drawings are encouraged!
- Please do not fold, cut, or glue the drawing
- Please have the child's first name only and age on the drawing. (in a corner of the page)
- Deadline: May 22, 2012 to the Sons of Norway HQ
Mail in a large envelope (not to fold the picture) directly to:
Sons of Norway International,
Attention: Melissa Ederer,
1455 West Lake Street,
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Please remember that the drawn pictures must be scanned and those on white paper will scan best to create the book. Also the best is the sharp colored drawing pens, ink or markers which reproduce best when scanning. So please remind the children to use the required items and to mail it to the Sons of Norway by the deadline.
Please forward these requirements to your junior lodges and youth groups so the gift is a representation from all our districts. Again, this is a short deadline but I believe it can be done. Thank you so much for all your assistance to create the gift. |
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Heritage Camp Application Deadline Approaching |
Lodge Officers ...
Finally, “our month,” May, has arrived. Surely, all lodges are busy making arrangements for their own Syttende Mai celebration or for visiting a gala event in another community.
The 17th of May represents yet another significant event for our district calendar. This “Norwegian” date is the deadline for Masse Moro camper applications. Applications with a postmark after May 17, 2012, are not eligible for district matching funds or for Draxten Fund scholarships.
Please survey your lodge members for possible campers who have not yet submitted their applications and camper fee deposits. Also, please review your lodge activities–there are a number of campers who list sponsoring lodges within District Five, but the lodge has not sent in the lodge grant endorsement form (and lodge payment). These campers are very likely counting on lodge support and the district matching funds.
Again. Please get word out to your lodge members and staff the camper application deadline is almost upon us!!
The camp application forms are on both the district (www.SonsofNorway5.com) and camp (www.MasseMoro.org) Web sites. It is possible to complete the forms by computer after download and before printing.
Hopefully, in your area, you are now enjoying the “flowers” of May rather than the “showers” of April–as is the case in some of the district locations!!!
Please don’t forget, too, to have August 4, 2012, on your lodge calendar. All district members are invited to the camp’s closing ceremony. Believe me, “a good time (will be) had be all” who attend!!!
Fraternally,
Don Hermanson
District Five Youth Director |
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Syttende Mai in Stoughton |
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Mandt Lodge 314 of Stoughton, Wisconsin celebrated its 85th anniversary last October and continues to be a central meeting spot for Norwegian groups and organizations in the Stoughton area. During Syttende Mai Weekend, Mandt Lodge is offering a variety of Norwegian food options, bake sales, and Bingo this year during the Syttende Mai festival. The lodge will offer Bingo on Saturday night beginning at 6:00 PM in the lodge building. Food will be available at 5 PM and bingo offers cash prizes and a chance to sit and relax and enjoy some bingo! The lodge food stand will be open Friday from 4-8 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM – 4 PM and is located in the parking lot on the corner of Main and Page Streets. The food stand will offer lefse, donuts, a bake sale (Norwegian and American baked goods), coffee and soda. The stand is located on the corner of Main and South Page Streets. Inside the lodge at 317 South Page Street, authentic Norwegian food items are offered with ala carte pricing. The meal includes meatballs, potatoes, open face sandwiches, rommegrot, riskrem, sot suppe and a variety of other Norwegian and American food items. The food is served on Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday from 11 AM – 1:30 PM. Anniversary cookbooks will also be sold inside the lodge throughout the weekend and are also available at Slinde Interiors and Cheesers downtown. Contact Darlene Arneson at
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or 608-7819-9267 for more information or download a schedule of events here. |
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District Convention Rosemaling Class |
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Rosemaling Class
Instructor: Lois Mueller
Thursday –Saturday June 21-23
9:00 - 5:00
Sons of Norway District 5 Convention Appleton, Wisconsin Radisson Hotel
Fee: $90
Includes: Handouts, designs, and paint
to be used in the class. Oils and Acrylics will be available. Woodenware items are an additional cost.
Class space is limited to 15 Registration form can be downloaded here 
The Hallingdal style of rosemaling will be taught in this class. Students will learn basic brush strokes using a liner and a filbert. A bit of history will be included. The class will follow the SON Cultural Skills Program. Parts I and II should be completed during the 3 days. Projects include practice sheets, a Christmas ornament, a 6” plate and a Velkommen board (pictured above). The class is designed for beginners, but there will be some advanced designs available for the more advanced painter. The class will provide the opportunity for people who want to earn their Rosemaling cultural skills pin to do so. This will mean a writing assignment which should be completed before coming to the class. Those who complete all the required activities and earn their pins will have them awarded at the banquet on the last night of the convention or they will be sent to them. The class will be taught by Lois Mueller, Platteville, WI. She has been painting for 35 years, teaching for 33 and received a Gold Medal for Rosemaling from Vesterheim in 1998. She has written nine rosemaling instructional books, a DVD, and many articles published in decorative painting magazines. She has taught in Taiwan, Canada, and throughout the US. She frequently attends Scandinavian events. Paint, mediums, and practice surfaces will be provided by the instructor. (Brushes and the woodenware needed for the projects will be available for purchase at the class.) A supply list will be sent in advance of the class for items such as; paper towels, pencils, palette, palette knife, etc. Also, a list of elective activities from which to select topics that is required for each of the 3 parts of the Rosemaling Culture Skills Program. It is recommended that you do the reports before the convention so that class time can be spent on painting. |
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2012 Family Bowling Winners |
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District 5 Sports Director Dave Hermundson is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Family Bowling Tournament. Men's - Thomas Potts - Sognefjord 523
Women's - Cheryl Gust - Mandt 314
Youth - Lee Stinson - Nordkapp 378
WII - Byron Britton, Terry Thompson - Fagerness 616 |
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