SynNor Brevet. Reserve your place at the Membership Recruitment Dinner! Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30

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1 SynNor Brevet Published monthly by Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge #1-008 T here April 2009 Number 9:4 WEB SITE: Voice Messages: Reserve your place at the Membership Recruitment Dinner! Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 Our annual Membership Recruitment Dinner will again be catered by Magnolias restaurant. The menu will consist of roast pork with dressing and applesauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, candied carrots, rolls / butter, beverage and dessert. The cost is $8.50 / person unless you bring a prospective member; then both of your dinners will be free. Let s all try to increase our membership numbers. This is a great way to do it. To come, you must reserve your place. Call the lodge phone number ( ) with the number of reservations (including guests) and get your payment in to Mary Beth Mutchler by Friday April 10. (See page 5 for address.) Program: There will be displays by many of the cultural skills groups in our lodge, as well as information on the new financial products that are available to us. This is a great chance to see what you have been missing!

2 Scandinavian Culture and News Perhaps we should take a cue from what Norway is doing to get their reckless drivers off the road! A Little in English... Record Numbers Lose Their Licenses 2008 earned a dubious record. Numbers from the police show that 6,137 individuals lost their driver s license last year. That s an increase of 12.5% from Never before have so many lost their license in a single year. It s very troubling that license-revocation is still increasing, said police official Odd Reidar Humlegård to TV2. It s especially serious when you consider the enormous danger reckless drivers pose to themselves and other motorists. In the course of the last five years we have seen a dramatic increase of 68% in the number of revocations said Humlegård. 5,277 of the motorists lost their license because of speeding. The rest were due to driving under the influence or for other dangerous driving. But even though the number of revocations is record-high, that doesn t mean that Norwegians are driving worse than they were before. The increase is due to the focus we have made on shutting down the worst drivers, said Humlegård. Litt på norsk... Rekordmange mistet lappen 2008 fikk en tvilsom rekord. Tall fra politiet viser at 6137 personer mistet førerkortet ifjor. Det er en økning på 12,5 prosent fra Aldri før har så mange mistet førerkortet i løpet av et år. - Det er svært bekymringsfullt at førerkortbeslagene fortsatt øker sa politisjef Odd Reidar Humlegård til TV2. Særlig alvorlig er det med tanke på det store skadepotensiale råkjørerne utsetter seg selv og ikke minst andre bilister for. I løpet av en femårsperiode har vi sett en dramatisk utvikling med 68 prosent flere beslag, sa Humlegård bilister mistet lappen som følge av fartsovertredelser. Resten mistet førerkortet for å kjørt i ruspåvirket tilstand, eller for annen farlig kjøring. Selv om antall beslag er rekordhøy, betyr ikke det at nordmenn kjører verre enn tidligere. - Utviklingen er et resultat at det fokuset vi har hatt på å luke ut verstingene i trafikken, sa Humlegård. Adapted from: Adapted from: 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 Dear Members, The month of April gets me thinking of Spring and New Beginnings. What better New Beginning than becoming a member of Sons of Norway? Why not give your friends, family, and acquaintances this opportunity by inviting them to our Membership Dinner Meeting on April 14 at 6:30 PM. The bonus is that you and your potential new member can have a lovely dinner at no cost. This is one of the best Win/Win propositions available in this rather down time. I look forward to meeting your guests and helping you promote our Lodge. After we all enjoy our wonderful dinner, we can visit the various cultural skills tables that will be available for us to peruse. Our guests will have opportunity to actually see and experience most of our areas of cultural interest. Each table will have facilitator and discussion group that will welcome participants. Wow, I can hardly wait for our April meeting Remember to check your home calendars and be prepared to sign up for the many volunteer opportunities at Festival of Nations. We need help to prepare food, set up and take down the booth, as well as a large number to staff the booth on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 30 through May 3, This is our Lodge s largest fundraising project, and we need everyone to pitch in. If you can t be an active participant, would you please consider donating money towards buying ingredients for the food we prepare? Please contact Patty Carlson in person at the meeting or call her at Blessings, Sharon Our sympathy to the family of Maury Jensen on his death in February. Maury enjoyed researching Norwegian genealogy, relishing the moments when he discovered yet another relative. The Stillwater resident and his wife, Jeane, took six trips to Norway. He was the business administrator for the Stillwater school district and was a founding member of the local Syttende Mai Society and was active in other Norwegian heritage clubs and activities. He also was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Stillwater for more than four decades. When the church, which was originally the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Stillwater, celebrated its 150th anniversary recently, Jenson's research was used in the celebration. Maury was proud of his Norwegian heritage, and all that came in to play when he did the research for the church's archive. If you missed our March meeting, you didn t get a chance to hear 10 of our members give a brief talk on one of their ancestors. This interesting program gave us a chance to learn more about how our relatives came to this country, and included some very interesting and humorous stories about family history. This program was so well received that we plan to do another one in the Fall. The members who got to talk in March were Sharon Amann, Kim Johnson, Sharon Kalmes, Mary Beth Mutchler, Gary Hanson, Susan Stow, Don Halvorson, Chuck Draheim, Axel Torvi, and Shirley Brekke. We thank them for sharing their stories with us, and Rod Hale for conceiving and organizing this interesting Lodge Biography Project. SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 3

4 Lodge News Board Meeting Minutes, March 10, 2009 Attendees: Sharon Amann, Patty Carlson, Rod Hale, Sue Halvorson, Trudi Johnson-Richards, Clayton Lance, Mary Beth and David Mutchler, Steve Roste, Ron and Susan Stow, and Harry Thomsen. Old Business: Plans for the March meeting were finalized. It was noted that members are not signing up to bring treats to meetings. Preliminary plans for the April Membership dinner were discussed. Suggestions were made regarding which members have interests in particular cultural skills and could be in charge of a table for that skill. Patty Carlson gave an update on plans for the Festival of Nations. A discussion was held regarding the costs of food in regard to the price charged at the Torsk and Meatball Dinner. New Business: Clayton Lance gave a report on our investment balances in light of the current economy. Sharon Amann reported on the Joint Committee Meeting she attended. The board voted to make a contribution to Ski for Light. Ideas were brain stormed for a possible summer lodge outing and ideas for meeting programs next fall. Submitted by: Sue Halvorson, Secretary The next board of directors meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7 at the Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Dr. (west side of Maplewood Mall) in the large conference room. Lodge Meeting Minutes, March 10, 2009 The March lodge meeting was attended by 47 people who once again braved the cold and snowy weather. Our guests were Jean Verner, Frank Jondal, Audrey Mikkelson, Mike Mikkelson, John H. Mjolaness, Carolyn Heim, Paul Hartleben, and Junior Lodge member Leigh Boettner Johnson. Sharon Amann announced that the April Lodge Meeting will be our annual membership dinner. Reservations need to be made by Friday, April 10. Call the lodge phone line and leave a message and mail your check to Mary Beth Mutchler. Invite friends and relatives who are interested in Nordic culture. Your dinner will be free if you bring a guest. Otherwise the cost of the dinner is $8.50 per person. Sharon noted that members have not been signing up to bring treats to the lodge meetings. People are needed for the April and May meetings. Call Patty Carlson to volunteer. Sharon also stated that if no one signs up then there will be no treats. We will be having cultural skills tables at the April meeting. Members are encouraged to bring cultural items that they have made. Contact Steve Roste for further information. Our largest fundraiser, the Festival of Nations, is coming up. Sign up sheets were available at the meeting and will be available again at the April meeting. Lodge directories were distributed at the meeting. They will not be mailed to members. The newsletter was once again slow in arriving at member s homes. Members are encouraged to sign up for the electronic version for a more timely delivery. Clayton Lance gave the treasurer s report. Rod Hale award three sports medals to Jeane Pearson, bronze for cycling and walking and enamel for idrettsmerke. A question was raised regarding how members would be notified in the event that the lodge meeting was cancelled due to weather. Members who have submitted their addresses for the directory will receive an and those who do not have can call the lodge phone after 4 pm in the afternoon. There will be a recorded message saying that the meeting will be cancelled. Contact information for lodge officers and the lodge phone may be found on the back page of the Brevet or in the lodge directory. Lodge members sang the Norwegian song Hils fra mig der hjemme. Members celebrating March birthdays were Char Lance, Curt Hogenson, Ron Stow and Bev Dougherty. Ron and Susan Stow celebrated their anniversary. Bev and Jack Dougherty celebrated their 57 th anniversary. Mary Beth Mutchler won the door prize. The program was very interesting and entertaining as the following lodge members shared biographies of their ancestors: Sharon Amann, Kim Johnson, Sharon Kalmes, Mary Beth Mutchler, Gary Hanson, Susan Stow, Don Halvorson, Charles Draheim. Al Torvi and Shirley Brekke. We thank our servers for the delicious refreshments: Bev and Jack Dougherty and Millie and Paul Hartleben. Submitted by Sue Halvorson, Secretary SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 4

5 Saturday March 28 April 6 Tuesday April 7 Saturday April 11 Tuesday April 14 April 16 thru 30 Saturday April 18 Tuesday May 5 Tuesday May 12 Friday May 8 Tuesday June 16 Saturday Oct. 24 Calendar of Coming Events Norwegian Glee Club of Mpls Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner (See box at right and page 8 for more info.) College Scholarship Applications Lodge college scholarship applications must be postmarked by this date. Over for more info. Synnøve-Nordkap Board Meeting Maplewood Library conference room; 3025 Southlawn Dr. (W side Maplewood Mall) Junior Lodge Peer Gynt Dancers Our Savior s Lutheran Church 1616 W. Olive in Stillwater - New members welcome Name That Tune Synnove-Nordkap Membership Dinner See cover for more info.. By April 10 get check made out to Synnove-Nordkap to Mary Beth Mutchler; 3496 Nancy Place; Shoreview, MN th Annual Mpls-St. Paul Int l Film Fest See next page for more information First District Bowling Jamboree (See box at right for more information) Synnøve-Nordkap Board Meeting Sue Halvorson s house; 170 Skillman Ave East, Maplewood, MN Synnove-Nordkap Lodge & Social Event Nordic Walking Presentation Norwegian Heritage Day St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN Further details to be announced Mid-Summer Picnic Island Lake Park; Shoreview Torsk & Meatball Dinner One seating only! 3 seatings 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 1:00 PM To 2:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 7:00 PM 11:30 AM TO 3:00 PM (Note date!) 5:00 PM Norwegian Language Classes (1) Norwegian In Five Minutes A Month series. Class 6:30-7:00 PM Tuesdays before lodge meetings in Jan., Feb., Mar. & May (2) Norsk Spraktime Class 6:30-8:00 PM Thursdays Sun Ray Library, 2105 Wilson Ave., between McKnight Rd. & Ruth St. 2/mo/ Apr. 23 & 30 (3) Conversational Norwegian with Susan Stow NEW! 2/mo.: Mar. 19 & 26, Apr. 23 & 30 For information, contact class co-facilitators: Sheryl Hove , Crystal Bloecher or Susan Stow Norwegian Glee Club of Mpls Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner March 28, 2009, 3 seatings Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard Edina, MN Tickets are $17 Call Earl Evenstad First District Bowling Jamboree Hosted by the Metropolitan Joint Committee of Lodges Sons of Norway When: April 18, 2009 at 9:00 AM Where: Southtown Bowl in Bloomington Cost: $20 for six games Banquet will be held at the Fred Babcock VFW in Richfield, MN at 6:00 PM; Social Hour 5:00 PM; Cost: $20 For information contact Dave Kompelien or dtck1@msn.com or Bob Hagen Cash prizes! St. Olaf College May 8, 2009 Norwegian Heritage Day Further details to be announced Ingebretsen s (612) Write Your Memoir Preserve family stories and tell a few tales of your own in Lois Nereim Wilder's writing class. $65 Session II: Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, and 10 Commonweal Theatre, Lanesboro Commonweal s production of Ibsen s Hedda Gabler is coming to Minneapolis April 11, 2009 at the Playwright s Center, 2301 E. Franklin Avenue, Mpls. Info: or info@commonwealtheatre.org. Lutefisk Golf Outing July 19, 2009 Brooktree Golf Course Owatonna, MN Info: SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 5

6 Synnøve-Nordkap College Scholarships Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge is again offering $500 college scholarships to active Lodge or Junior Lodge members or the children or grandchildren of active Lodge members. The number of scholarships to be awarded will depend upon the number of highly qualified applications received as well as the state of the Lodge's budget. Although the Lodge reserves the right to award no scholarships, this year's process is likely to be highly competitive. Applicants may be either college students or high school students who are entering college in Fall 2009 pursuing any course of study. Preference, though, will be given to those who have been active Junior Lodge and/or Lodge members themselves. Previous recipients of this scholarship may apply again. Applications, which are now available on the Lodge s web site, will be mailed to Lodge Scholarship Chair, Clay Keller, and must be postmarked by April 6, Completed applications will be initially reviewed and, if selected for further consideration, the candidates will be asked by April 17 to interview either in person or by telephone with members of the Lodge Board prior to its Board meeting on May 5. Candidate(s) who are selected for scholarships will be notified shortly thereafter. Any scholarship awarded comes with the expectation of either service to the Lodge and/or a contribution at a Lodge meeting or program, with the minimum being a short talk about what has been done with the scholarship received. Please contact Clay Keller, Lodge Scholarship Chair ( ; keller.clay@gmail.com) if you have any questions. MPLS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST The 27th Annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) goes on again this year from April 16 through April 30, at the St. Anthony Main Theaters, just across the Mississippi from downtown Minneapolis (free parking and a host of restaurants). Sponsored by Minnesota Film Arts, MSPIFF expects to screen some 130 to 150 feature films culled by Fest Director Al Milgrom from attendance at more than a half dozen major festivals this year (Toronto, Munich, Karlovy Vary, Montreal, and most recently, the 2009 Berlinale). This year's full program of ground breaking new films from as many as 50 countries. Scheduled Nordic films include the following: Norway: Kautokeino Rebellion, The Man Who Loved Yngve, Cold Lunch, Peer Gynt of the Streets, Olaf Hauge:Poet, Harvesting the Wasteland Sweden: Wolf, King of Ping," Ciao Bella Denmark: Flame and Citron, The Fighter, Just Another Love Story Finland: Home of Dark Butterflies, The Border, 3 in Love, Recipes for Disaster Iceland: White Night Wedding, "7 Eddas For further info, check their website or check the schedules in the StarTribune. This event gets a 5 star rating from your sports director! Don't miss it! SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 6

7 Junior Lodge News and Nordic Culture Junior Lodge Update Junior lodge is growing in more ways than one, that is growing in numbers, sizes and enthusiasm for the program. There are now twenty-one children who participate in our group. Some of those needed a new blouse, shirt or bunad to fit their growing size. Lastly, I would say we are growing in enthusiasm judging by the participation in our Norwegian show-and-tell at the March meeting. Mange tusen takk to senior lodge members who helped with the bunad sewing. Pam Bjorum sewed two boy s shirts and one blouse with beautiful expertise. Linda Erickson adjusted the vest pattern to fit Xavier Weston and sewed it just perfectly. Mae Hovland brought a children s book from Norway and a small figure to show. Ellen and Abbi Kneeskern showed a pair of wooden clogs that had a rosmaling design. Olive Weston shared a troll book and a most charming carved troll. Maggie, Caitlin and Andy Walsh, Cathie Reasoner s grandchildren amazed us all with a family needlework sampler from Nora Steinmetz, Wayne and Pam Bjorum s granddaughter told us about the Bjorum family farm in Norway with photos of the barn, her great-great grandfather who emigrated to the U.S. -Susan Stow Hardanger Embroidery or Hardangersøm Dove s eyes, picot, spider stitch, wrapped woven wheel, oblique stitch, and Star of the North are all names of traditional lacy filling stitches that make the geometrical Hardanger embroidery look so delicate. The geometric patterns basically are square, rectangular, diamond shaped, or cross like, but Hardanger patterns never form a picture. Origins of this type of handwork can be traced to Persia in the seventh century. From there, the drawn thread needlework traveled to Italy. Possibly Viking explorers brought home some samples of this art form for mothers or wives. Out of all the areas in Norway, why was this type of needlework named Hardanger embroidery? Perhaps it was the flax grown in the area that was carded, spun and woven into the even cloth needed for this drawn thread work now known as Hardanger fabric. The cloth has 22 threads to the inch that makes it easier to count out the fiber openings to create the pattern. Traditional Hardanger embroidery is white embroidery thread on white cloth with a geometrical pattern. It involves counted thread stitches pulled or drawn thread embroidery. This kind of needlework was used to decorate bunad collars, cuffs, caps and aprons. Otherwise, bands of Hardanger embroidery was used to embellish tablecloths, curtains, pillows, doilies, placemats and napkins. At the Paris Exposition in 1900, Brita Skalveit, from the Hardanger area, displayed an apron she had embroidered. Brita was recoganized with an award for her splendid needlework achievement. In order to successfully execute a Hardanger design, one needs to have the correct supplies. The material needs to be evenly woven with distinct holes in the weave. Blunt tapestry needles help create the satin stitches. Five satin stitches in a row are called a kloster block. Perle cotton thread is used unless one is embroidering on linen. Some needleworkers like to use an embroidery hoop, while others think that the hoop pulls the fabric distorting the pattern. Buying a narrow pointed, very sharp embroidery scissors is probably the most expensive supply needed for Handanger work. The scissors need to cut as well at the tip as at the base of the scissors. A magnifying glass might be needed for accuracy in counting the stitches. There are lighted magnifying glasses that could attach to a table or chair and be adjusted to the embroiderers eye level. Other magnifying glasses are worn around the neck to rest on the chest and provide that extra help with accuracy. Experts say working in daylight causes the least eyestrain As there is no pattern stamped onto the fabric, counting the threads is essential. Count, count and recount helps to constantly check for accuracy. The right side and the wrong side of the embroidered piece needs to look as neat. Don t rush the project. Hardanger embroidery is not a massed produced textile product. It is only created by the painstaking needlework of an individual, which therefore makes each Hardanger piece truly unique. SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 7 Susan Stow

8 The Local Scene The Edvard Grieg Society to present Libby Larsen and Music of Nordic Americans Curated and hosted by Libby Larsen - Featuring Maria Jette, Magnum Chorum and artistic director Christopher Aspaas, Young-Nam Kim, Kent McWilliams, Dave Hagedorn, Charles Gray, Hannah Reitz, Jeffrey Neil and David Carter April 5, :00 PM. - Final concert of the season For the final event of its season, the Edvard Grieg Society will present Libby Larsen and Music of Nordic Americans. Curated and hosted by Ms. Larsen, the program will include performances by Magnum Chorum and its artistic director, Christopher Aspaas; Maria Jette soprano and Young-Nam Kim violinist, pianist Kent McWilliams, Dave Hagedorn, vibraphone; and string quartet of Charles Gray and annah Reitz, violin, Jeffrey Neil, viola, and David Carter, cello. Composers represented on this program include Carol Barnett, Bradley Ellingboe, Ralph Johnson, René Clausen, F.Melius Christiansen, Libby Larsen, Jan Garbarek, James Jensen, and Leroy Anderson. The concert will begin at 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Sateren Recital Hall, located in the Music Hall on the campus of Augsburg College, one block off Riverside Avenue at 22nd Street in Minneapolis. Street parking will be available as well as parking at the Fairview-University parking ramp located on Riverside Ave. at 23rd Ave. S. For directions, go to Tickets for the performance are $15 (general seating) in advance by mailing a check payable to Norway House, P.O. Box 16208, Minneapolis, MN Advance tickets will be held at the will-call table. Tickets at the door are $20. Tickets for students are free. For more information, call This concert will have a delightful combination of string, chamber choir, piano, vocal, and other instruments. A few of the highlights are: Norwegian folk songs for soprano and violin; choral music by Bradley Ellingboe of Lakeville, MN, Rene Clausen, Concordia College, Moorhead, and F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St Olaf Choir; a piece for string quartet by Minneapolis-based, internationally renowned composer, Libby Larsen; and the spectacular piece The Typewriter by Leroy Anderson. You won t want to miss this unique opportunity to see and hear these marvelous artists and composers. Order your tickets now. Additional press information available at and The Music of Nordic Americans Concert is presented by The Edvard Grieg Society and Norway House. The vision of Norway House is to be a bridge between Norway and the United States through culture, heritage, business, education, and peacemaking efforts. GRIEG IN BERGEN FESTIVAL weeks - 40 performances - 15.June til 22.August The Festival is Bergen s main concert event during the summer months. It s chamber music the intimate way, with musicians from in an outside Norway. A close relation between artists and audience - a chilling experience for both parts. ONLINE TICKETS - Plan your summer holiday in Bergen now. Upcoming opportunities at Skogfjorden Go to for more information. SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 8

9 THE CORNER LIBRARY This and That (We are always interested in members submitting articles on books they have read or movies or plays they have seen. ) -By Trudi Johnson-Richardson Reprise is a 2006 Norwegian film about friendship, madness and creativity, love and sorrow, great ambitions and the unpleasant discrepancy between hope and reality. The two 23 year olds, Erik and Phillip, are dreaming of becoming successful writers. When they both try to get a manuscript published, Erik s is rejected. Phillip, on the other hand, gets his manuscript accepted and overnight he goes on to become a star of the Norwegian literary scene. Phillip meets Kari, with whom he falls in love. Six months later, Erik and his friends pick up Phillip at a psychiatric hospital to bring him home after a long treatment. Erik still has not given up his dream, but Phillip is not able to write anymore although his friend encourages him to make a new effort. Instead Phillip tries to get his ruined relationship with Kari to start from the beginning again. Reprise is rated R and was released on May 16, The dialogue is in Norwegian with English subtitles. The country of origin is Norway and Sweden. It is the first feature-length film directed by Joachim Trier. The script was written over a period of five years together with Eskil Vogt. The leading roles are played by Anders Danielsen Lie, Espen Klouman-Hoiner and Viktoria Winge. The film was the Norwegian candidate for the Oscar as best foreign language film in This film was shown outside of competition at 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The film is 105 minutes and was distributed by Spelling Films and Maverick Films. Joachim Trier crams a world of ideas about identity, friendship, home and suffering into this tight controlled film. You need as much faith in your audience as in yourself to make a film like this. Mr. Trier knows that this story has been told before boy meets girl, falls in love and that what matters is how those parts are arranged. Mr. Trier and Mr. Vogt are as in touch with their inner adolescents as any young American filmmakers. Its jokes are sharp and well-delivered. The Sons of Norway Lending Library has a number of DVD and VHS movies available for members. You can culture@sofn.com or call or A DVD or VHS is sent to you at no charge and a return envelope is included for your use. SynNorBrevet, Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge, Issue , Page 9 Sharing He ordered one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. The old man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them. As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them kept looking over and whispering. You could tell they were thinking, 'That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.' As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple.. The old man said they were just fine - They were used to sharing everything. The surrounding people noticed the little old lady hadn't eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said 'No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything.' As the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked 'What is it you're waiting for?' She replied, The teeth. Why not consider an ad in our newsletter? The cost is $10 / issue, or $100 / year. Contact synnove1@q.com.

10 Synnøve-Nordkap Lodge #1-008 Sons of Norway 3496 Nancy Place Shoreview, Minnesota Time sensitive material; please deliver promptly! Non-Profit Org U.S. POSTAGE PAID St. Paul, MN Permit No OFFICERS & Committee Chairs PRESIDENT Sharon Amann * VICE PRES./ MEMBERSHIP Ron Stow SECRETARY Sue Halvorson MEMBERSHIP SEC. Trudi Johnson-Richards TREASURER Clayton Lance SOCIAL DIRECTOR Pat Carlson (cell) Shirley Brekke CULTURAL DIRECTOR Steven Roste COUNSELOR Len Carlson TRUSTEES Taffy Storck Meredith Berg LeRee Opdahl MARSHALL Curt Hogenson ASSISTANT MARSHALL Ron Kvaas SPORTS DIRECTOR Rod Hale HISTORIAN Lenore Jesness MUSICIAN Susan Stow GREETERS Jack and Bev Dougherty NEWSLETTER EDITORS Dave Mutchler Karen Vinnes PUBLICITY: Leif Erickson NEWSLETTER MAILER: Beryl Boe ADOPT-A-SCHOOL COORD. Ruth Gibson SUNSHINE Judy Cullen LIBRARIAN Trudi Johnson-Richards GENEALOGY Cathie Reasoner Fred Matson NORSK CLASSES Sheryl Hove Crystal Bloecher Susan Stow WEBMASTER Dave Mutchler FOUNDATION Clay Keller SCHOLARSHIP Clay Keller JR LODGE/PEER GYNT DANCERS Susan Stow 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 Upcoming Activities College Scholarship App.s Due - April 6 Lodge Membership Dinner - Tues. April 14 International Film Fest - April 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