SynNor Brevet. District 1 Family Lodge of the Year 2006, 2008

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1 SynNor Brevet Published monthly by Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge #1-008 WEB SITE: District 1 Family Lodge of the Year 2006, 2008 June 2012 Number 12:6 Voice Messages: Join us for our June Mid-Sommer Picnic on Tuesday, June 19, at 6:00PM at Island Lake Park in Shoreview, featuring magician Fred Baisch. We ll be at the same park Island Lake Park, in Pavilion #2. Look for the flags! It is always such fun to celebrate summer with fellow lodge members with food, music, dancing around the May Pole, kubb, kid games and crafts! (See page 6 inside for more information on what to bring and what not to bring. We do have a beer and wine permit.)

2 Norwegian Culture and News By Judy Stanke Concordia Language Villages Prepare Students to be Global Citizens Skogfjorden, the Norwegian language village at Concordia College s language immersion camp, is celebrating it s 50th anniversary this year, bringing attention to the language camps which offer a unique summer opportunity for students ages 7 through 18. Concordia language villages offer an unparalleled experience for students to learn one of 15 world languages by means of immersion in the language and culture during participation in a residential summer camp in northern Minnesota near Bemidji. Campers come from all 50 states and sometimes from other countries. Counselors include native speakers and language professionals, and it is not unusual for former campers to return to camp as a counselor-trainees. The idea of offering a language immersion program was suggested by Gerhard Haukebo, a Concordia College faculty member, in 1960, and the first camp began in 1961 with a two-week German session. It was a resounding success and more languages were steadily added. Following German, French was added in 1962 and then both Spanish and Norwegian came on board. The current list of languages includes German, French, Spanish, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish, Finish, Danish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Italian, Arabic and Portuguese. In 1964, an idea was conceived to construct permanent, architecturally authentic village sites and property was procured on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji, Minnesota. Construction of the German village Waldsee and Norwegian village Skogfjorden began in 1969 with other villages to follow. Camps are offered for periods of two to four weeks and students are able to obtain high school language credit for the month-long sessions. A highlight during camp is the celebration of International Day, when campers from all of the villages come together to share dance, music, food and fun with each other and with parents and visitors. Concordia language immersion camp is a truly enriching experience which has been described as the next best thing to being there. Strong friendships are formed and the appreciation of language in the context of culture makes camp an experience to be forever remembered. If you know someone who is a potential camper, check out this information on the Concordia Language Village website: In addition to summer camp, year-round opportunities are offered for every age group, including adults. International Day will be celebrated on July 6 and August 10, 2012 At International Day at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minn., villagers and staff gather together at Waldsee, the German Language Village, to celebrate different languages and cultures. There's a Peace Site Ceremony, Global Market, soccer, games, music and food from all around the world. Plus, you can see what it's like to attend a Concordia Language Villages program and tour the Waldsee site, which is built to echo German culture. A special celebration will be held on June at Skogfjorden, to celebrate it s 50-year anniversary. Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge normally meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM At First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Avenue (at 8th Street East, 2 Blocks North of Metro State University) Saint Paul, Minnesota Voice messages: (See back cover for officers) Web Page: < Sons of Norway International: < SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 2

3 Lodge News Fra Presidenten Hallo og gud dag! During the past month, members of Synnøve-Nordkap lodge have stepped forward in a variety of ways to help promote the lodge s activities. From the Urban Exploration event at the Landmark Center, through the Festival of Nations and onto the Junior Lodge trip to Stoughton, WI for Syttende Mai many members have donated their time and money to make these events successful. Mange takk to all who have helped. The celebration of Syttende Mai 2012 is now history and we look forward to the midsummer festivals, especially to our own Midsummer Picnic on June 19 th. Be sure to bring your children and your grandkids to Island Park where there will be special activities for them, such as games and crafts with Jeane Pearson, and a magic act by entertainer Fred Baisch. Check in the Brevet to see how you can help at the picnic. From June 14-16, the convention of delegates to District One of Sons of Norway will take place in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Synnøve-Nordkap will be represented by Sharon Amann, Kathy Stevens, Susan Stow and Ron Stow. Sheryl Hove is serving as an alternate. Delegates of lodges from Minnesota to Texas will discuss resolutions to change the by-laws of Sons of Norway and to send approved resolutions on to the international convention taking place in Fargo, North Dakota in August. Through Susan Stow, our lodge has put forth a resolution recommending that Sons of Norway reestablish the Viking for Kids magazine, or something in its place to help promote interest in the Sons of Norway among younger parents and their children. Dear members, when you hear of an activity or a program which you think may be of interest to the members of Synnøve-Nordkap, please contact our Cultural Director, Gene Hanson, or any of the board members listed in the newsletter. You are also encouraged to get involved in the lodge s museum display project, which will take place at the Landmark Center, downtown St. Paul from February through June Jeane Pearson is the head of the committee. Ron Kvaas is in charge of artifacts. Contact him to temporarily loan a Norwegian-American artifact for display. Ron is also looking for volunteers to be interviewed about their artifacts. Kathy Stevens is arranging a calendar of events to complement the display. Contact her with your suggestions about cultural events to have during the course of the display. She is looking for cultural skills demonstrators, such as carvers, weavers, needleworkers, musicians, etc. This museum display will be a major event for our lodge and will put Synnøve-Nordkap on display throughout the state. How can you help? Vi ses på pikniken! We ll see you at the picnic! Sunshine News Congratulations to new grandparents Dave & Mary Beth Mutchler on the birth of their granddaughter Anna Noelle on May 19. Enjoy this new phase of your lives. Fred and Dianne Matson are also happy to welcome Anna Noelle into their family. We wish Joyce Kvaas, wife of Ron, a speedy recovery as she recovers from an infection in her leg. HELP US KEEP TRACK OF OUR MEMBERS! Mary Beth Mutchler is our new sunshine person. If you know of someone who is sick, has had surgery, etc., please call her at or her at mbe43@q.com and she will send a card from the lodge. -Thanks SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 3

4 Lodge News Board Meeting Minutes, May 1, 2012 Attendees: Ron Stow, Sharon Amann, Patty Carlson, Rod Hale, Sue Halvorson, Trudi Johnson-Richards, Sharon Kalmes, Ron Kvass, Laura Sherman, Kathy Stevens, and Susan Stow. The April meeting went well and the audience participation with dancers was a nice feature. Museum Project Update: Two lodges have expressed an interest in hosting our project at their meetings. Kathy Stevens, special events coordinator, gave an update on possible events to occur during the exhibit. She will have a signup sheet at the May lodge meeting. Ron Kvass explained about classes to learn to use video recording equipment offered through the local cable TV access which he would be willing to take in order to produce videos for the project. Kathy Stevens made a motion to authorize $125 for Ron to attend the classes. Sharon Amann seconded the motion. The motion carried. Patty gave an update on the preparations for the Festival of Nations. The board decided to raise the price of the Viking in a Blanket to $3.50. At the May meeting there will be a museum project update given. A report on the Festival will also be given. Linda McCormick of Borton Overseas Travel will do a presentation on Norway. Kathy has certificates and pins to hand out. Jeane Pearson reported that there were 200 children who did crafts at the Urban Exploration - Norway event. Ten members volunteered to supervise crafts. Left over craft materials will be used at the June picnic. Susan Stow reported that things were all set for the May 19 trip to Stoughton. Eight lodge members have signed up to ride on the bus. Plans for the June picnic will include crafts and races for the children. Sharon Amann will write an article for the Brevet. Gene is still looking for a magician to perform. Kathy will try to schedule a magician for the 2013 picnic. At the District Convention our lodge will have an information table about the museum project. The genealogy group will be presenting two breakout sessions. Rod proposed cutting the number of lodge walks to 4 per year to garner a better turnout. The next walk is June 9.The board interviewed one scholarship candidate. Submitted by: Sue Halvorson, Secretary The next board of directors meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Roseville Library, Hamline and County Road B, in the boardroom on the second floor of the library. Lodge Meeting Minutes May 8, lodge members attended the May meeting. The lodge minutes were approved as printed in the Brevet. Laura Sherman gave the treasurer s report. Ron thanked the auditors, Bob Smith, Ed Gilbertson and Linda Holmstrom, for their work. Jeane Pearson stated that over 200 children participated in craft making led by lodge members at the 2 hour long Urban Exploration Norway event at Landmark Center. The lodge was able to hand out lodge brochures and membership forms also. Pat Carlson felt that the Festival of Nations was successful but could have used more volunteers. Linda Holmstrom stated that the lodge should not continue to do this event without enough volunteers as it was difficult to keep up and became very stressful. Kathy Kaluza noted that the lodge has participated for all of the 80 years that the festival has been in existence. Gerald Wunrow commented that it is important to have a presence at the festival to educate children about Norway. Sheryl Hove led lodge members in a Norwegian language lesson. Susan Stow announced that there were still seats available on the bus going to Stoughton, WI for Syttende Mai. Jeane Pearson passed out a hand out advertising the museum project. She said that she is seeking grants to help fund the exhibit. Ron Kvass announced that the Viking Magazine is going to be doing an article on the exhibit. He is being trained on video recording equipment so that the lodge can record people s stories about their artifacts. Ron is still seeking additional artifacts for display. Kathy Stevens is looking for people to demonstrate Norwegian cultural skills from 1 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays during the exhibit run. Kathy Stevens presented awards to lodge members who had recruited new members during the past year. Ron announced that the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Roseville was having a Smörgåsbord on Syttende Mai and that Norway Day is July 8 at Minnehaha Park. Linda McCormick from Borton Overseas detailed options for travel in Norway and showed many picturesque slides of Norway. Members completed a questionnaire and Linda will return in the fall to present a proposal for a lodge trip to Norway. People celebrating April and May birthdays are Joanne Nordale, Cathie Reasoner, Sharon Amann, Jacqui Carlone and Lennore Jesness. Curt and JoAnn Hogenson are celebrating their anniversary. JoAnn Hogenson won the door prize. Thank you to Peter and Sharon Windey, John and Joanne Nordale, and Clayton and Char Lance for the delicious treats. Submitted by: Sue Halvorson, Secretary SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 4 L

5 Nisswa Stamman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival Saturday June 2 Tuesday June 5 Tuesday June 19 Genealogy Group Meeting Roseville Library Synnøve-Nordkap Board Meeting Roseville Library 2nd floor boardroom; Hamline & Cty Rd. B Synnøve-Nordkap Social Event Mid-Summer Picnic Island Lake Park, Shoreview 10:00 AM to Noon 7:00 PM To 9:00 PM June 8-9, Nisswa, MN. In the setting of Nisswa s Pioneer Village, the festival features Danish fiddlers, Norwegian gammaldans groups, and Swedish nyckelharpa music. For more info, Sunday July 8 Tuesday Aug. 7 Tuesday Sep. 11 Norway Day! 10:30-4:00 at Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, 11:00 church service. Entertainment, food and Norwegian heritage! Synnøve-Nordkap Board Meeting Roseville Library 2nd floor boardroom; Hamline & Cty Rd. B Lodge Walk on June 9, 10:00 AM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Synnøve-Nordkap Social Event 7:00 PM Genealogy Group Normally meets the first Saturday of the month from 10 am to 12 noon at the Roseville Library Community Program Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. Interested members should contact Cathie Reasoner at or harrie1030@netzero.com for more information. Next meeting June 2nd Meet at Irvine Park, just west of downtown St. Paul, for a walk around the park, Uppertown, the Little Italy site and more. Please or call me if you plan to walk. Rod Hale, Norwegian Language Classes (1) "Norwegian In Five Minutes A Month" series. Class 6:30-7:00 PM Tuesdays before lodge meetings. May 8 Lessons 29 and 34. (2) "Norsk Nordmenn og Norge" Class 6:30-7:45 PM (not 8:00, as the library will now close at 8:00 due to budget cuts). Sun Ray Library, 2105 Wilson Ave., between McKnight Rd. & Ruth St. Date: May 10: Chapter 24 p For information, contact class co-facilitators: Sheryl Hove and Crystal Bloecher New participants welcome! Cultural Skills Unit 7: Language and Culture Group Date: Tuesday, May 8 following the SON Meeting. Location: Eat lunch together at the back corner table. Plan monthly words for Brevet and discuss individual plans. Norwegian/English Word Of The Month is Contributed by Judy Linder of Unit 7 Group See page 8 for this month s word! Twin City Lodges Picnic at Wabun Park (East End of Minnehaha Park) BBQ chicken and ribs, entertainment and games. Bring your own beverage. There is a wading pool and swings for children. Time: 6:00PM Cost: $11 To order the food, you must pay in advance - by July 20, Send check to: Louise Bakken 1711 Winnetka Ave No 30th anniversary of the Hjemkomst Voyage at the Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead, MN. July 21st, Noon-5:00 PM. Panel discussion at 1:00 PM. You know the story, now hear it from the crew that lived it! More info at

6 This and That Mid-Sommer Picnic Celebration! Tuesday June 19, 2011, 6:00-9:00 PM Island Lake Park, Shoreview Pot luck supper starts at 6:30 Entertainment will be magician Fred Baisch, plus Viking lawn games (Kubb), kids games and crafts, May Pole, and dancing. There will be Viking in a Blanket (brats in lefse $2) and hot dog($1) available for kids of all ages who don t want the Viking. The rest is potluck, so bring an item with generous quantity to share. The Pavilion is equipped with electric outlets so you can bring crockpots, etc. Join us for a fun evening of games, entertainment, and dancing around the May Pole! ****Each attendee is responsible to bring his/her own plate(s), flatware, napkins, and beverage. We have a wine and beer permit so you may bring those kinds of beverages, but NO GLASS BOTTLES PERMITTED.**** To get to Island Lake Park, take the Victoria exit from 694 and go south just a block or two to the park entrance on the right. Let the Norwegian flags and our lodge banner guide your way, or refer to the map on the cover. The Urban Exploration event at Landmark Center on April 29, 2012, was a huge success. Thank you Jeane Pearson for leading this event and to Sheryl Hove for contributing these great photos! Loren and LaRee Opdahl and Sheryl Hove were delegates to the Fellesraad meeting in Minneapolis May 5th. The Opdahls were delegates of Rogalandslag, and Sheryl represented Sognalag. There were 57 in attendance, representing 25 lags. Gary Gandrud, Honorary Consul General, welcomed everyone and talked about the upcoming Syttendae Mai celebrations. Guest speaker was Jackie Henry, Administrative Director of North-American Historical Assn. in Northfield. She presented guidelines to use when considering archives for permanent record storage; i.e. what to archive and how to access donated materials. Several told of their experiences during the King and Queen's recent visit. One million people in Minnesota claim Norwegian heritage; however, most people don't know all of the lags. There are brochures available on line at They can be reproduced via the lag presidents. If you would like more information on bygdelags, please contact the Opdahls or Sheryl Hove. The deadline to submit items to the Brevet for the coming month is normally the 20th of the previous month. Please keep this time frame in mind, and keep those news items coming! Thanks, -Lowell and Linda

7 Lodge News June Junior Lodge Update Hipp, hipp, hurra, til Syttende Mai! Mange tusen takk, many thousand thanks to the generous support of a Sons of Norway Foundation, Helping Hands grant for children, and our Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, the Peer Gynt Dancers were able to make the adventurous trip to Stoughton, WI on Saturday, May 19 th for their Constitution Day festivities. It was an early start for junior and senior lodge members boarding the bus by 7:30 a.m. The coach bus rolled along in the sunshine, arriving in Stoughton at noon, where we were met by Nancy, Mark, Emily and Matthew Fjestad, members of Synnøve-Nordkap, and Nancy s mother and family. What royal treatment! The children quickly changed into their bunader before tasting the delicious lunch. The Fjestad s had set up chairs in a shady spot on Main Street for our senior lodge members to view the parade. The Peer Gynt Dancers were about number six in the parade line-up, behind the Stoughton High School Dancers on their float. Carl Tomlinson, Scott Kneeskern, and Ron Stow were our banner carriers to proclaim our parade unit. With two groups of partners in two lines, we spread out across the street. At first, we had our dancing music playing from the boombox in a decorated wagon, but the music stopped every time the wagon rolled over a bump, so we carried the boombox instead. How welcoming it was to hear, Yeah, Minnesota! as we danced along the parade route. The dancers did their very best at coping with the 92 degree temperature. We were so grateful for the water bottles on ice in the wagon. At Main and Division Streets, there was a dancing area cordoned off for folk dancing performance. First the Stoughton Dancers performed two dances, and then Peer Gynt children were asked to partner with the high school dancers for a couple numbers, Klappdans and Tre Tur fra Fana. Wow! That was so much fun! Our kids were beaming and so proud! Then the Peer Gynt Dancers taught three audience participation dances to children after the Stoughton group went on to their next performance. While watching the Stoughton Dancers perform, those of us from Synnøve-Nordkap who were there, were wishing that you all had been able to make the trip. There are keyboard players who provide the spirited renditions of the Norwegian folk tunes. Dance after dance was at a high energy level, engaging the audience with actions, facial expressions and incredible footwork. The Halling closed the show to rousing applause as the Stoughton guys kicked a hat off a pole, did hand stands, flips, cartwheels and many acrobatic feats. Box suppers had been delivered to the bus to enjoy on our drive back to Minnesota. Our thanks to Maureen Austinson for small bags of crackers and candy for the kids, too. As I asked our Peer Gynt Dancers what the highlight of the day had been, the responses were: Dancing with the Stoughton Dancers, or Watching the Stoughton Dancers do the Halling. SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 7

8 Norwegian/English Word Of the Month : Sprat Contributed by Judy Linder of Unit 7 Group. Sprat, also known as bristling, is a small, herring-like marine fish. It is found in European waters and has silver gray scales and white-gray flesh. The fish is around 12% fat inits flesh and is a source of many vitamins. It can be canned, salted, fried, grilled, baked and marinated. The majority of canned sprats that are sold to the public are harvested off the coast of Norway. Benefit News What To Do With A Tax Refund It s rare to get a windfall these days. That may be one reason so many people have so much more money than necessary withheld from their paycheck for taxes. The average refund has been around $3,000 for the past two years. I usually counsel against giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan, but if you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet. You could use the extra cash to make a dent in debt - for example, to reduce high interest credit card debt or pay down the principal on your mortgage. Or you could beef up your long-term savings say, by adding to your retirement savings in an IRA, or by helping your kids or grandkids save for college. You could rebuild your emergency fund or start saving for a down payment on your next home. These are just a few ideas to get you started. For more information schedule a complementary Sons of Norway financial review. Reference: Kiplinger s Personal Finance, May, Greg Hovland Financial Benefits Counselor ltcfinancial@msn.com Festival of Nations - Thank You Volunteers!! Set up day: Ron & Susan Stow, Tom Kolstad, Russ Wylie, Chris Kolstad and Pat Carlson. Cooking Day: Susan Stow, Kathy Stevens, Linda Erickson, Sharon Amann, Chris Kolstad, Joann & Curt Hogenson, Axel Torvi, Bob Barduson, Tom Kolstad, Russ Wylie, Linda Holstrom, Jane Urness, Ron Kvaas, Ardyce Davies and Pat Carlson. We made 28 batches of KrumKake (1,379) and 2 Batches of Fruit Soup. Kathy Carlson made another batch 2012 Bottom Line Receipts: $6046 Expenses: $3721 Profits: $2325 Up $400 from last year to date of KrumKake on Saturday May 5 th and Len brought it down to the RiverCenter. Volunteers working at the Festival buttering and working the front counter are: Bev Dougherty, Sharon Kalmes, Axel Torvi, Bob Barduson, Russ Wylie, Trudi Johnson Richards, Gary & Roseanna Wunrow, Ron Kvaas, Chris Kolstad, Kathy Kaluza, Taffy Storck, Leif Erickson, Tom Kolstad, Curt & Joann Hogenson, Len Carlson, Clay & Char Lance, Kathy Kolstad, Loren & LaRee Opdahl, Andy & Jane Urness, Linda Holmstrom, Gene Hanson, Dana Carlson, Meredith Berg, David & Alyce Brekke, Heather Carlson, Ryan Steinberg, Jordan Hyman, Millie Cardinal, Linda Moreau, Rod Hale, Sharon Amann, Greg & Jan Hovland, Norm & Karen Vinnes, Lisa Mutchler, Craig Boe and Pat Carlson. Take down day: Tom Kolstad, Russ Wylie, Chris Kolstad, Pat Carlson, Heather Carlson and Ryan Steinberg. Please keep the dates for Next year May 2 nd Thru May 5 th Cooking day will be Monday 29 th, If you know for sure you are going to help again next hear please let me know. There is still lefse left to sell. They will be available at the picnic for $5 a package. This was the 80 th year for the Festival of Nations. Thanks, Pat SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 8

9 Corner Library By Trudi Johnson-Richards Lake Wobegon Summer 1956 by Garrison Keillor follows the life of fourteen year Gary as he grows up in the summer of 1956 in Minnesota. The story moves along in a lazy manner. The days blend together until you wake up and realize the summer is half over. This would be a boring book except Garrison Keillor is such a gifted storyteller. The characters are wonderfully human. Some readers may be offended by parts, but this book is about life and life isn t always innocent and pretty. Fourteen year old Gary tells it like he sees it during one sleepy summer in his tiny Minnesota hometown. It is 1956 and the Lake Wobegon community is caught between Gary s family strict religious ways and the townspeople s familiar routines. Gary has sexual fantasies and dreams of youth. But, the world around them is forcing changes every day things like rock music and new attitudes and behavior about life in general. All his life, Gary has admired his sophisticated older cousin Kate, now 17. Kate has begun drifting away from Gary this summer, largely due to he newfound infatuation with a local baseball star named Roger. Suddenly, Gary is just a tagalong little cousin, and he feels powerless to make things right with his beloved Kate. Aunt Eva has always been a mother to Gary. The revelation of a long-buried, never-discussed family secret about Aunt Eva makes Gary uncomfortable in his aunt s presence. Aunt Eva, however, continues to dote on her nephew. The book is terrific, delightful and funny. Gary s summer is filled with characters you won t soon forget. His pious family, although smothering, are hilarious. Keillor manages to depict a world, which is both ordinary and extraordinary, in that it is about everyday people and events. It is a detailed story that readers will remember for a long time after and long to read further adventures about Lake Wobegon residents. There is nothing like a Keillor book to take you out of the big city craziness and bring you to another time and place. This is Garrison Keillor back 56 years to the summer of 1956, a charming slice of Americana, Wobegon style. Garrison Keillor was born in Anoka, Minnesota, and is the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion. He is the author of nine books including Lake Webegon and Webegon Boy. A teacher at the University of Minnesota and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, he lives in St. Paul with his wife and daughter. Lake Wobegon Summer 1956 was donated anonymously to the Synnove-Nordkap Lodge Corner Library on May 8, DONATIONS TO THE CORNER LIBRARY By Trudi Johnson-Richards Mary Beth Mutchler donated the following on May 8, 2012: (1) CD Norwegian Folksongs by Mike and Else, Volume 2, 2005; LP Scandinavian Smorgasbord by Mike, Else and Mari, 1982; LP Sons of Norway by Mike and Else, 1972; and LP Juleglade by Mike and Else, Anonymous book donations on May 8, 2012 are: Lake Webegon Summer of 1965 by Garrison Keillor, 2001; NORSK NORDMEN og NORGE, Edited by Kathleen Stokker, Antologi, 1993; Norwegian Song Book by Mike and Else, 1985 and Vikings by Magnus Madnusson, Scholarship Winners Announced! Congratulations to Lauren Pearson and Claire Keller! The Synovve-Nordakap Board of Directors has awarded college scholarships to Lauren and Claire for the upcoming year. We wish them both much success. Each of these young women had very impressive applications and resumes. We hope they can attend the lodge picnic in June. Festival Of Nations SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 9

10 Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge #1-008 Sons of Norway 3510 Centerville Rd Vadnais Heights, Minnesota OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS PRESIDENT Ron Stow * VICE PRES./MEMBERSHIP Kathy Stevens SECRETARY Sue Halvorson MEMBERSHIP SEC. Trudi Johnson-Richards TREASURER Laura Sherman SOCIAL DIRECTOR Pat Carlson (cell) Sharon Kalmes CULTURAL DIRECTOR Gene Hanson COUNSELOR Sharon Amann JR LODGE/PEER GYNT DANCERS Susan Stow TRUSTEES Wayne Bjorum Kathy Kaluza Jean Draheim MARSHALL Chuck Draheim ASSISTANT MARSHALL Kathy Kaluza SPORTS DIRECTOR Rod Hale HISTORIAN Lenore Jesness MUSICIAN Susan Stow GREETERS Lisa Mutchler Sharon Kalmes NEWSLETTER EDITORS Lowell Johnson Linda Holmstrom Dave Mutchler NEWSLETTER MAILER: Connie Chrissis NEWSLETTER STAFF: Beryl Boe, Lenore Jesness, Rod Hale,Trudi Johnson- Richards, Judy Stanke, Ron and Susan Stow PUBLICITY: Leif Erickson Jana Stow ADOPT-A-SCHOOL COORD. Ruth Gibson SUNSHINE Mary Beth Mutchler LIBRARIAN Trudi Johnson-Richards GENEALOGY Cathie Reasoner Fred Matson NORSK CLASSES Sheryl Hove Crystal Bloecher WEBMASTER Dave Mutchler FOUNDATION Rod Hale SCHOLARSHIP Rod Hale AUDITORS Bob Smith / Ed Gilbertson Linda Holmstrom (* All area codes are 651 unless otherwise specified). SYNNØVE-NORDKAP SONS OF NORWAY LODGE #1-008 First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Ave. St. Paul, MN Time sensitive material; please deliver promptly! Upcoming Activities Mid-Summer Picnic, June 19 No Lodge Meetings July, August Resume Lodge Meetings Sept More Info Inside 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. Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge welcomes visitors and new members. SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 10