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Vesterdalen Lodge No. 2-131 • Sons of Norway • Auburn/Kent, WA • Chartered October 23, 1983
Hilsen Fra Presidenten
Ah, the longer summer days are
here! Time to get out and about to enjoy our beautiful world! Time to make
memories!
When I was 9 we traveled back to
Norway to visit family. I was 2½ when
we immigrated and that trip really cemented the connection with the land
of my birth. We were living in Roundup,
MT in 1955 and after several months
of planning and saving money for the
journey, in June we boarded a train for
New York. The train journey took three
days. We boarded the SS Stavangerfjord
for a seven day ocean crossing to Bergen. At the dock waiting
for us were my Bestefar Nesheim and my cousin Johan Nesheim.
The train ride to Voss took a couple of hours and another short
ride to Nesheim station, close to Granvin, and we were there—
Grandma and Grandpa’s house! For three months we visited family in Hardanger and Rogaland—Voss, Vikedal, Vats, Stavanger,
Talgje, and Nearbo. Getting used to the long daylight hours
took a while. I remember getting up and wandering around my
grandparent’s house wondering why no one was up. It was daylight where was everyone? Nobody was outside either. Finally,
I found Bestemor in the kitchen just starting breakfast. I think
I must have gotten up about 4 am and thought it was time to
start the day. Because of that trip, I have close connections to
Norway that continue to grow. My cousin Aslaug Lorentzen and
her granddaughters, Kristine and Marie, will be arriving in July
and we will be traveling to Montana and Yellowstone. We also
will be at Trollhaugen for the Steak and Salmon Fry and Vesterdalen’s picnic, July 16.
Tusen tak goes to Margaret Bullock from the Tacoma Art
Museum for her very interesting and informative program describing Edvard Munch and the Sea. The TAM is a wonderful
place to visit and make memories with your family! The Munch
exhibit runs through July 17.
Congratulations to the members who earned pins for recruiting new members and thanks to everyone who is involved
in making our lodge meetings special. Our Social Committee did
a fantastic job this month with their strawberry dessert. I heard
it was a “dump” cake, but the correct title is Strawberry Poke ‘n
Pour Cake and I definitely want the recipe!
Jorunn
We need volunteers for the Int’l Convention!
Contact Jorunn Ruff or John Fatland our volunteer
coordinator for details.
Vol. XXXIII No. 7
Upcoming meeting
PICNIC!
Monday, July 18
5 p.m. Games
6 p.m. Potluck Meal
Game Farm in Auburn
Drive south on Auburn Way South. Just before going
up the hill to the casino, angle to the right and drive to
the stop sign. Turn right and the park entrance is a few
blocks down on your left. Drive to the very end.
Provided: Fried Chicken & Baked Beans
Bring to Share:
-Dishes of your choice, incl. serving utensils
-Table service for your family/guests
-Preferred beverages (non-alcoholic)
Bring:
• empty ink jet cartridges • Cancelled stamps for Tubfrim
• old cell phones • Campbell’s labels from any product
Parades! Join Us for a Fun Time!
Vesterdalen will participate in the 2016 Enumclaw 4th of
July parade. Staging begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Cole
and Washington Ave. Participants can arrive about 11:30 a.m.
Parade starts at 12 p.m. Come and wave American flags to show
our Norwegian-American pride. This is a FUN event so don’t miss
it!! We will also participate in Black Diamond’s Labor Day Parade September 5. Lineup at 9:30 and the parade starts at 10
a.m. Dogs are welcome as it is a short walk. Captain Nyseth will
bring the Viking ship. Come and enjoy the fun!!
Pick up Lutefisk Dinner Tickets
at the July 18th Picnic
Once again we will be offering tickets at our July Picnic for
the Lutefisk Dinner to be held on Saturday, October 22th from
1–5 PM. Ticket prices for adults are $23.00, ages 5-11 $10.00
and children under 5 are free.
You will be able to pick up packs of 10 or 25 tickets without
paying for them at the time. You will be signing a statement
that you are responsible for paying for, or returning any
unsold tickets at our General Meeting on October 17th. By
getting them in July, you have the summer months to sell them
to your family and friends. Sales for individual tickets will start
in September. If you have any questions, call Dotty Erickson at
206-356-1858 or e-mail her at dortaerick@comcast.net
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Sunshine Report
A card has been sent to Kim Neel who had surgery for a brain
tumor on May 6. A “thinking of you” card to Gary Lysne. He
has pancreatic cancer and it has spread to his stomach.
July Birthdays:
2 Dee Olivers
4 Howard Olivers, Sande Nelson
7 John Fatland
8 Kirstin Korin
10 Rose Stevens
12 John Leghorn, Shana Gregerson,
13 Donald Lockrem
16 Carla Evans
25 Ervin Wicklund
26 Raymond Meckle
28 June Paulson, Pearl Pim
August Birthdays:
1 Don Olson
2 Mark Anderson
6 Sylvia Hjelmeland
11 Steven Beck
14 Judy Ruud
15 Carroll Pederson
17 Arnold Pederson, Cassie McArtor
23 Pauline Sanders
24 Kirsten Hayley
31 Ed Olson
Six members in July and 6 members in August will receive
rosemaling birthday cards for being 75 years or better.
Please call or email when you know of a member who needs
some Vesterdalen sunshine, Your help is needed to reach everyone. Thank you very much. Please call me at 253-961-2200
Sunshine Chair, Sonja Whitcombe
Gratulerer
med dagen!
District 2 Convention Report
Jorunn Ruff, Dianne Snell, John Nyseth, and John Fatland
wish to thank Vesterdalen Lodge for the opportunity to represent the lodge at the District 2 convention in Coeur d’Alene.
Dianne has attended many conventions and considers this event
one of the best. Harald Harfarger Lodge did a great job planning
a convention that was very informative, had a fun cruise on the
lake, and elected a board with lots of experience. Chris Hicks
has been involved in SON most of her life and will do a great
job as president.
John Fatland presented 31 pillowcases to Sally Dwyer from
Petersburg, Alaska who was the chairwoman for the project.
The total number of pillowcases is at 254, enough for two years,
and more may be coming! John thanks everyone who took patterns and returned pillowcases.
Joruun Ruff, Convention Delegate
The Scandinavian Hour is on KKNW 1150 AM
on Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 in the morning
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Lefse Making for Lutefisk Dinner
Once again our lefse making work parties will be held at
Cross & Crown Lutheran Church at 10940 SE 168th Street in
Renton. From Hiway 167 take the S 43rd/S 180th exit (Valley
Medical Center). Continue up the hill to 116th Ave SE and turn
left. Go to the first light, SE 168th St and turn left. A few
blocks west, the church will be on your right. The kitchen is
on the north side of the education building behind the church.
Those coming from Maple Valley, or other points south on
Highway 169, can come across on Petrovitsky Rd past Fairwood
to 116th Ave SE and turn right. Continue to SE 168th St and
turn left. The lefse making dates are Sept 9th & 10th and Sept
16th & 17th. We prepare potatoes each Friday, usually being
done before noon. On Saturday we roll, bake, cool & package
working together until the job is complete.
Starting time is 8:00AM each day. Come and join the fun!!
The Lefse committee
Vesterdalen’s new banner! It was created out of an apron by John’s
mother. Showing it off is John Nyseth (left) and John Fatland (right).
Vesterdalen members made 31 pillowcases for campers
who will attend Heritage Camp this summer.
Here is your chance to hear some beautiful Norwegian music, Thursday, October 6 at the Kent Senior Center. The members
of this group come from the western part of Norway between
Bergen and Ålesund. The team has been to the USA three times.
The last time was in 2000. They are a group of 10 fiddles, 10
accordions, guitar, bass, 22 dancers and 6 others which total 50
performers. Einar Eimhjellen is the musical director. Check them
out on YouTube - you’ll be impressed!
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Social Directors’ Report
At the Last Meeting
The June meeting was both an enjoyable and informative
event with 48 members & 10 guests in attendance. Margaret Bullock (Tacoma Art Museum curator) provided us with a most informative overview of the Edvard Munch exhibit now on display.
Well worth the trip to see this event. During the social hour,
cake topped with strawberries was enjoyed. A special thanks to
Pat Braaten and Denny Carlsen for the help they provide at
meetings in setting up, serving and coffee making. The $10.00
cash prizes for members went to Sonja Whitcombe and Vicki
Wickham. The raffle prizes went to Jill Leghorn, Marvin Nelson and Florence Amundsen. Congratulations to all.
Upcoming Meeting
The July meeting is the annual picnic at Auburn Game Farm
Park for members, their families and guests.The park is located
at 3030 R Street SE. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. preceded
by games and socializing. The lodge will provide fried chicken,
baked beans, coffee and lemonade. Lodge members are asked to
bring salads, sides, desserts and rolls to share. If you prefer a
different non-alcoholic beverage please bring it. Also bring your
own table service. Set-up and clean-up help is welcomed. Come
and enjoy! Please note: There will be no regular lodge meetings
during July and August.
Social Directors Judy Jensen and Barbara Rom
Heritage members provided activities for children at our Nordic Fest.
2016-18 District Officers Elected
President Chris Hicks (Bothell)
Vice President Jerry Erickson (Bremerton)
Secretary Martha (Mickey) Andrew (Anchorage)
Treasurer Vicki Nelson (Edmonds)
Counselor Sally Dwyer (Petersburg)
International Director Mark Agerter (Eugene)
Fall Adult Heritage Retreat
September 23-25, 2016 - Fall Adult Heritage Retreat at
Trollhaugen Lodge. $145 per person before Sept. 1, $155 after.
The cost includes meals, class materials and overnight accommodations. Friday and Saturday nights, at Trollhaugen. Reservations for the camp are required.
Skills taught include needle work, language, dance, woodcarving, genealogy and other Norwegian skills.
It begins Friday afternoon in time for dinner. One or two
classes will be taught that evening. Classes end Sunday at noon.
For reservations contact Chris Hicks 425-672-0194 or email hicks1015@msn.com. Want to teach? Contact Doreen Parker
360-538-0572. PO Box 397, Hoquiam, WA 98550.
Marian Kerr (left, Vesterdalen Member) and her daughter Sheila Bogdon
won one of the door prizes at Vesterdalen’s Nordic Fest.
They were serving free samples of rice crem.
Trollhaugen Steak & Salmon Fry
Join your Vesterdalen members and friends! Last year there
were 21 Vesterdalen members and friends in attendance. This
is a fun event so let’s all join the other lodges at Trollhaugen
on July 16 for the Annual Steak Fry! There will be a choice of
salmon or steak, so when ordering tickets, please specify. All
activities start at 11 a.m. Happy Hour (BYOB) 2:30 p.m., Dinner
3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. After July 10, 2015, $22 each.
Kids meal $5 ages 12 and under. For dinner reservations contact
Bill Hicks (425-672-0194) or e-mail Hicks1015@msn.com.
Some members have already bought tickets, so join us there!
If you are interested in sharing rides, contact Jorunn Ruff.
This is also a way to help Trollhaugen. Events like this help
raise money for Trollhaugen, and you can also schedule some
fun family time. Reservations for lodging at Trollhaugen can be
made at 509-656-9997.
Cookies Needed for
International Convention!
Lots of homemade cookies are needed for the International Convention in August. Start baking them now and freeze
them. Contact Marv Nelson if you are unable to deliver them
yourself and he will take them to the convention. Volunteers
are also needed to serve at the evening reception. See Marv
Nelson for details.
WelcomeNew Members!
The following joined during Vesterdalen’s Nordic Fest!
Karen Brown Ed Haskins Victoria Chaplin
Jim Engan
Carla Evans Gene Grenstad
Sylvia Cavness
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Kalender
juli
No Board Meeting
4 Parade in Enumclaw Staging at 10:00 AM, Parade at Noon
10 Border Festival in Blaine, WA
16 Trollhaugen Steak/Fish Barbecue
18 Lodge Picnic at Game Farm Park
august
No Board Meeting
No Lodge Meeting
22-27 International S/N Convention, Hotel Murano, Tacoma
september
5 Monday, Black Diamond Labor Day Parade
9-10 Lefse Making at Cross & Crown Luth. Church..... 8:00 AM
12 Board Meeting .................................................6:00 PM
16-17 Lefse Making at Cross & Crown Luth. Church... 8:00 AM
19 Lodge Meeting .................................................7:00 PM
Oceanographer Carol Pease speaking on
Viking in the North Atlantic
oktober
3 Board Meeting .................................................6:00 PM
6 Naustedalen Spelemannslag (musical group from Norway)
Special Concert at Kent Senior Center..................7:00 PM
9 Leif Erickson Day
17 Lodge Meeting .................................................7:00 PM
22 Lutefisk Dinner....................................... 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Upcoming Events
Monday, July 4 - Parade Enumclaw, Staging 10 a.m. Participants 11:30, Parade starts 12 noon.
Saturday, July 16 - Trollhaugen Annual Steak & Salmon Fry,
$20 before 7/10)Kids $12 & under, $5.) Dinner at 3:30. Activities for all start at 11 a.m. Contact: Bill Hicks for reservations, 425-672-0194 or hicks1015@msn.com
Sunday, July 10 S/N Border Festival at Peace Arch Park, Blaine,
WA. Horseshoes at 10 a.m.; Lunch at Noon. Events include
Picnic Potluck, Entertainment, Crowning of Border Queen
& Princesses, Sports. Meet other Sons of Norway members
from Canada and the USA!
Saturday, July 30 - District 2 Golf Tournament. Starts at 9
a.m. Fees $60 (18 holes of golf, lunch, banquet dinner &
prizes). Overlook (Big Lake) Golf Course, Mt. Vernon. To
register, Ron Ross (206) 861-6799 or ronrossco@wavecable.
com. Sponsored by Leif Erikson Lodge.
August 22-27 - International Convention, Tacoma, WA Host Lodges: Norden No 2-002, Hovedstad No 2-094 and
Vesterdalen No 2-131 Boards & Committees meet August 22
& 23 Leadership Conference is August 24 - Opening Ceremonies - Evening of August 25
Monday, Sept. 5 - Labor Day Parade - Black Diamond, 9:30
lineup Parade starts 10 a.m.
September 23-25, 2016 - Fall Adult Heritage Retreat at Trollhaugen Lodge. $145 per person before Sept. 1, $155 after.
For reservations contact Chris Hicks 425-672-0194 or email
hicks1015@msn.com. See article on page 3.
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2016 Vesterdalen Officers
A complete list is available in May’s Vikingskip,
available at www.vesterdalen.org
President...................... Jorunn Ruff................. 360-829-0372
ruffjorunn@gmail.com
Vice President ............ Vicki Wickham.............. 253-939-7673
auburnchiroclinic@comcast.net
Secretary..................... Sandra Nelson............... 360-825-6771
sandenelson@earthlink.net
Financial Secretary...... Dotty Erickson............... 206-356-1858
dortaerick@comcast.net
Treasurer.....................Don Anderson............... 253-939-6428
DWA43@hotmail.com
Editor(s)................Lois & Nils Ladderud.......... 360-886-2798
ladderud@comcast.net
Poofreeder & Web........Andy Wangstad.............. 253-347-9145
andyw@vesterdalen.org
Rose Stevens – 1-800-210-0240
Sons of Norway Financial Benefits Counselor
June 2016 Board Excerpts
Monday, June 6, 2016, at Messiah Lutheran Church.
TREASURER Don Anderson distributed the financials. Detail
is available upon request.
VICE PRESIDENT: The Membership event will be scheduled in
the fall. Vicki will see that all new members from the Nordic Fest
and recent communications are invited.
DIRECTORS REPORTS
CULTURAL: Diane Fatland moved to offer a huck weaving
class. $25 for room. Students pay teacher directly. She also suggests an activity to develop Cultural Skills, especially for youth.
SPORTS: Rae Jernberg is looking to a nature walk in September. FitBit steps are acceptable for walking miles.
VIKINGSKIP EDITOR: We participated in the district Newsletter Competition.
PUBLICITY: Dianne Snell said that she will have the banners changed from Vikingskip to Vesterdalen.
OLD BUSINESS
Syttende Mai Parade in Ballard: Tem members and one guest
participated. We visited the Nordic Heritage Museum, watched
cultural programs downtown, and walked in the parade!
NORDIC FEST Summary: 268 attended this year. Vendors
were happy. Judy Ruud has volunteered to chair the café again
next year, and requests the lunch hours be from 11 to 2. The
event opens at 10. June 3, 2017 was chosen for next year.
DISTRICT CONVENTION: Vesterdalen received Gold Merit
Award(s) for 2014 and 2015. John Nyseth was recognized as being a first-time delegate and carrying the fane his mother had
made. He and our youth had a Nordic Fest fundraiser for Trollhaugen which provided $240 to the camp, and it produced a
spontaneous passing of the hat which collected about $2000.00,
all for Trollhaugen!
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION in August: Dire need for Norwegian cookies was voiced. Marv will have a signup sheet at
the general meeting.
HELPING with Messiah community supper is a 2016 Goal.
The Board will next meet, Monday, Sept. 12 at 6 PM.