October 2014 Newsletter

Sverdrup Nyheter
Sverdrup Nyheter
Sverdrup 4-107
Bismarck, ND
Volume 45, Issue 10
October 2014
President’s Report
Calendar of Events
October is here and we are still working on
nominations for officers for the coming year. Please
respond positively when you are contacted about
volunteering your time and efforts for "the good of the
order". Activate yourself-- get involved in your lodge.
It is also time to think about the statewide election
coming in November---please do your part and vote to
give yourself a say about our political scene.
October
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Needle Work - 1:30 p.m. at
Mary Jean Hanson, 580
Brandon Place, Community
Room
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Choir Practice 4 p.m. Senior
Center, Rec Room
It was good to get back to our socials for the year and we heard all about the
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district and international conventions. This month our social will feature our
annual auction sale and we are asking you to donate items, if they might be
Norwegian items like sweaters-- antiques-- or other items of values such as
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silver gold. American antiques of new items and Norwegian foods like
Krumkake, Sandbakkels, etc. Please call me if you have questions about what to
donate. Rich 222 2274 or 391 5272. Last year we raised over $1,500 and I’ll
bet we can beat that number this year.
Jerry Saude was also instrumental in getting "The Trolleri Players " back to
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entertain at several schools and also the Salvation Army afterschool
program. They were on the way again the Høstfest in Minot. Belinda and I are
going to make it to the Høstfest this year and are really looking forward to all of 21
the Scandinavian food -- displays of Norwegian items and the great
entertainment. We are so fortunate to have this Norwegian event happen so
close to Bismarck
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School supplies were donated last month at our social and were distributed
among several schools and Salvation Army school program they are always
very well appreciated . We also took up a donation of cash for extra school
supplies. Thanks to all who participated in these programs. It makes us all feel
good to give some of our blessings. Jerry Saude also had our Sons of Norway
float in the parade in Bismarck last week--very well attended.
Ralph Feland is working to put together a wood turning class in the near
future. This would be a no charge class and sponsored by our lodge. All of you
interested in woodworking please contact Ralph at 663-8569. The wood items
these wood turners make are so beautiful. I wish I had this talent. Also don't
forget the Rosemaling class we are working to put together, see info elsewhere
in Nyheter.
Thanks to Erling and Ruth Olson for bringing dessert for our last social in honor
of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Belinda and I are bringing a treat for
October’s dinner.
Don't forget to vote.
Rich Fadness--President
Bok Møte - Valley View, 7p.m.
Report by Erling Olson
Needle Work - 1:30 p.m. at
Mary Jean Hanson, 580
Brandon Place, Community
Room
Social (see information below
for details)
Choir Practice, Sr, Center 4 p.m.
South Conference Room
Business Meeting - Library
6:30 p.m.
Social Date: Friday October 17
Location: Bismarck Eagles Club
Time: 6:15 p.m. - $15/ meal
Menu: Pork Chops
Program: Auction
Music: Jim Geiger
Reservations: By Friday, Oct 10 Call Nanc Skaret, 258-4703 or e mail
skaret@bis.midco.net (unless you have
established your “regular” status)
Sverdrup Nyheter
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October 2014
October Birthdays
Viona L Lutness
Ronda Fox
Kenneth T Halldorson
Marcia K Stiefel
William O Hanson
Julie A Slag
Dale O Thorstenson
Helen M Binegar
Dennis R Boger
Erling Haugland
Otto Bervik
Lyle C Hanson
Gary Larson
Charles I Tollerud
Virginia L Gammons
Duane E Barden
Andrew Robinson
Traci Erin Juhala
Amy H Wisness
Joyce S Fox
Anita Baglien
James C Johnson
Emmett L Whitmore
Marilyn J Campbell
Rolf T Svanes
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Gratulerer Med Dagen
{Congratulations on Your Day}
Is today a good day to die?
This past few years I have lost many loved ones and friends. I’m sure you have
too. Because of the work I do with you and Sons of Norway, I think beyond
the loss of the friendship, love and joy that person shared with many. I
wonder, were their affairs in order? Would they be happy with how they left
things behind after leaving this earth? They almost never are.
This is where your Sons of Norway’s Financial Benefit Counselors come in.
Let us do what we do best. Let us do our part to be sure that for anybody,
anywhere, any day could be a good day to die.
Ann Krause, FIC, LUTCF
Financial Benefits Counselor
Sons of Norway, Minot, ND, Sarasota, FL
701-852-5508, 701-720-2755
Email: boat@srt.com
Cultural Classes
Rosemal painting is a unique Norwegian folk art. In
Norway it was dominated by men but in America it is an art form for
everyone with a desire to learn. An acclaimed Gold Medal painter, Joan Varty
from Minot has agreed to come down and conduct a beginner class this
fall. The class will be limited to 10 individuals. You must be at least 15 years
old to take this class. You will need nothing but a good attitude and $25 to
take the class. Please contact the lodge if you are interested. We need 8-10
people to express and interest and will schedule the weekend class (Friday
night and Saturday morning) later this fall. Your input will help with the
scheduling.. Contact Jerry Saude for more information
Norwegian Class A lodge member has been expressed an interest in
teaching a beginners Norwegian Language class to be offered this winter/
spring. It will likely meet in the evenings or a Saturday morning once a
week. Call or sign up at the socials if you would consider enrolling. We need
a count for the instructor to plan ahead.
The Sverdrup Nyheter is published once a month by Sverdrup
#107 Sons of Norway Lodge, P.O. Box 1912, Bismarck, ND 58502.
There is no charge for the newsletter. The newsletter is also
available electronically. For address changes or questions contact:
asolheim@bis.midco.net; Website: www.sofnbismarck.com
Editor
President
Vice President
Secretary
Financial/Membership Secretary
Treasurer
Sunshine Lady - Cards
Financial Benefits Counselor
Reservations
Audrey Solheim, 223-7891
Rich Fadness, 222-2274
Jerry Saude, 224-0963
Claudia Berg, 222-8238
Eunice Wolf, 224-1786
Dick Hanson, 663-8850
Julie Roe, 223-4196
Ann Krause, 852-5508
Nanc Skaret, 258-4703
Volume 45, Issue 10 October 2014
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In Memory of
Arnold Sakshaug, Past President
Golden Member
Auction
Sverdrup Lodge Sponsored the
Trolleri Players at Elementary
Schools September 25
Bring your Scandinavian Items to be
recycled at the lodge social auction in
October. Don’t forget your wallet so you
can purchase some of the items too.
Nearly 200 students giggled, laughed and seem to
take in the lesson on being yourself while
attending the program brought to them by the
Trolleri Players.
It's a classic Scandinavian tale about two princesses
switched at birth. One's a troll and the other a
human. Both learn to live in a world very different
from their own.
"Here in North Dakota there's a lot of kids with
Scandinavian heritage. So this is really a story that
belongs to them," explained Rose Arrowsmith
DeCoux, a Trolleri Players member.
Autumn Fest Parade September 20
Sverdrup Float with Vice Pres Jerry Saude
New Membership Information
Laughter and smiles weren't in short supply. The
tale taught the third, fourth and fifth-graders how
to be comfortable with themselves regardless of
the situation.
Mission Statement
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 provide quality
insurance and financial products to our
members.
Dues are currently as follows:
Primary member $43 - Spouse $36 Unge Venner $23 (unless a parent is a
member, in which case there is no fee,
just an application for Ages 16-23).
New member applications are turned in
to Eunice Wolf, Financial Secretary for
processing together with a check for the
appropriate amount written to Sons of
Norway. Eunice’s Address: 2951
Arizona Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503-5369
Current membership number: - 370
Sons of Norway - Sverdrup 4-107
1026 S 3rd #3
Bismarck, ND 58504-6398
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October 2014
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