Fall 2013 Vasastjärnan Publication of the Vasa Order of America

the vasa star fall 2013 vasastjärnan Publication of The Vasa Order of America

“Christmas Evening.” Painting by the most favorite of all Swedish painters Carl Larsson. (Turn to page 10 for a brief further introduction to the artist) The Grand Master’s Message and I attended District Conventions of help you find nearby cozy accommodations. and numerous activities planned. three Districts on the east coast and one on I am pleased that Districts have made This will be the second issue of the the west coast, Massachusetts No. 2, Con- excellent Grand Lodge Delegate choices Vasa Star included within an edition of the necticut No. 1, New York No. 4, and Pacific for the 2014 Convention. Delegates to this Nordstjernan. I’ve heard from many mem- Northwest No. 13. It was a pleasure sharing convention must be farsighted since GL bers that they are enjoying reading both positive news with our members of how far Conventions take place only once every four publications. I am sure Nordstjernan editor we have come in a relatively short time. Our years. We cannot afford to delay decisions and publisher, Ulf Mårtensson would love Education/Scholarship Fund is now double related to several controversial topics until hearing from you regarding how pleased what it was in 2009. The Vasa National 2018. Workshops will be provided for GL you are with the new format. Ulf’s contact Archives’ financial situation continues to Delegates so all will understand the motions information is located on the bottom of challenge us. I want to encourage all Dis- to be addressed. There will be many oppor- page two. Both the Vasa Order and Swed- tricts to remember the opportunity to donate tunities for Delegates to ask questions and ish News, Inc. are excited and pleased with up to 5% of their unused OA&B funds to seek clarification. Membership decline and our new partnership. The Vasa Order also the Archives in support of its operation or economic challenges are not going away. I proudly announces and celebrates Ulf’s and endowment. Thank you to the Districts truly believe the future of the Order depends his wife (and Nordstjernan Publications who donated to the Archives during the on these GL Delegates. Please support them Director) Mette’s new membership in our past year and I encourage all Districts that and their decisions. They will return from Order. They recently joined Diana Birger Dear Vasa Brothers and Sisters, meet in 2014 to also approve this necessary the convention with all the information they Jarl Lodge, No. 3, Connecticut No. 1. Wel- It is that time when local lodges are busy donation. The Archives, such an important will need to educate members regarding come Ulf and Mette! with their Lucia pageants and holiday din- branch of our Order must survive as home of the decisions. Please consider coming to The friendship, support, and cooperation ners. The many Christmas traditions stir up the Vasa Order in the future. Visiting Bishop the convention as visitors and listen to the I have experienced throughout my term have happy memories for most of us. The tastes, Hill in winter would surely help you un- proceedings so you get first-hand informa- been overwhelming. My wife, Sheila and I smells, visits from family and friends, deco- derstand the hardship our brave forefathers tion. The Grand Lodge meeting hosted by wish all Vasa members in the US, Canada rated trees and store fronts excite us all. I felt in blistery weather with snow drifting New York District No. 4, will be held in and Sweden a joyous Christmas and a happy, get just as excited about the progress Vasa across the Midwest plains. Don’t let weather the beautiful wooded setting of the West- healthy New Year, God Jul och Gott Nytt År. has made over the past three years. discourage you from this experience. Our chester Hilton in Rye, New York. Officers, in truth and unity, During September and October my wife Archivist, Victoria will welcome you and delegates, and visitors will enjoy the tours bill lundquist, grand master

Catch 22 as an immigrant Grand Lodge News Lodge News Sweden in the world Different times, different challenges: Archi- How individual members, local lodges, or district Inspired lodge members have gathered for For 24 hours during the first week of September vist Viktoria Almgren from Bishop Hill on the lodges may submit motions to the Grand Lodge crayfish parties, baking sessions, and celebrating Sweden and most of all Stockholm was a very challenges of being a U.S. immigrant in the 21st meeting of July 2014. All motions will have to be members; even a 900-km bicycle trek — some- special place in the world when the United States century / p3 received by March 1, 2014. / p5 thing to suggest at your next meeting?. / p6 President Obama came for a visit. / p14 archive news » p23 grand lodge news » p5 lodge news » p6 swedish news » p13 swedish language corner » p13 in memoriam » p14 district lodge news » p15 the vasa star / Fall 2013 Interim editor’s Message issue highlights by Joanie Graham It is with regret that we announce that the position of Vasa Star The Vasa Star has gone through several Editor is once again vacant. We would like to thank Annelie Lind- changes in the past few years, from a berg for her valued efforts for the past two years serving as editor glossy magazine published six times a of The Vasa Star. year, to a quarterly tabloid-format publication. Earlier this year the Grand Lodge Please send your articles and photos to me for the Winter issue was approached by Swedish News staff while we restructure the editorial process of The Vasa Star. with a proposal to join with them in publishing The Vasa Star together with Your Lucia articles and photos must be at my desk by the deadline Nordstjernan. This is the second issue of December 31st. Please send to: [email protected] of our joint venture and we have heard Joanie Graham Evan Wood, 2012 Texas Lucia with a diploma many very favorable comments from Vasa members about the pub- Grand Secretary and Interim Vasa Star Editor from Logen Småland #618 with the lodge's KL Sy Eva Dahlberg. / p12 lication itself, as well as the addition of current news from Sweden and Swedish-America.

How to submit Photos Deadlines for The Vasa Star Occasionally photos are submitted to Vasa Star that are not Winter Deadline » December 31 usable, and you’re disappointed when your photo isn’t used. Spring Deadline » March 15 Here are some guidelines to follow:

1. Best photos are taken with a digital camera or a cell phone • Picture and article, 200 words or less. Crayfish, crawfish, in Swedish simply kräftor camera. These are perfect when downloaded to a computer [kr'ef:tor] and, in Sweden boiled with dill, • For Letters to the Editor column, 150 words or less. and emailed directly to the Editor. Please don’t try to modify sugar and salt and served cold. / p7 • Please send pictures of good quality in order for them, no tweaking, no changing to black and white. them to reproduce well in The Vasa Star. Electroni- 2. Photographs can be scanned, but be sure they are good cally submitted photos should be scanned in JPEG quality photographs, at least 4x6 in size. If you scan them, format at a resolution of 300 dpi. be sure they are saved as a .jpeg and 250-300 dpi. If you are • For submitted lodge articles, please add city and not sure of the size, attach the original photograph. bilar state. Thanks! 3. Photos pasted into a Word document are difficult to work and with, so whenever possible don’t use this method. Send the IN MEMORIAM » Please read instructions on how to photos separately, as an email attachment or as in #2 above. telefoner send and pay for Obituaries. 4. Most importantly, be sure to include a caption naming each person (if it’s a small group.) Svenska Språkhörnan — The Swedish Lan- guage corner. Siv Swan-Piersson explains the enigma of Swedish nouns in plural. /p13

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Fall 2013 Mike Pearson, Audio-Visual Vol. 105, No. 4, Serial 848 Director Published by The Vasa Order of America 7309 New Hampshire Pl www.vasaorder.com Hammond, IN 46323-2937, USA HEADQUARTERS (219) 588 4752 Grand Secretary / Joan Graham [email protected] 5838 San Jose Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 526 5512 Online: [email protected] Access the top navigation item — “Materials” — at www. Grand Master / Bill Lundquist 1456 Kennebec Rd. vasaorder.com for the listings Grand Blanc, MI 48439 of audio and visual materials Phone: 810-695-3248 | (810) 845 5065 available. [email protected] Vasa Star Editor / If you are unable to use the Send articles, photos & memorials to: Vasa website, you can still ask Joanie Graham 5838 San Jose Avenue that a listing be sent to you by Richmond, CA 94804 mail. (510) 526-5512 [email protected]

Circulation Manager / Joan Graham 5838 San Jose Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 526 5512 Interested in finding [email protected] out more about Send address changes and bottom section of Vasa Order of America? application for new members to Joan Graham. See our web site for Membership Chairman / Art Bjorkner membership information 31 Vasa Drive Hackettstown NJ 07840-5314 and more: www.vasaorder.com Advertising / Joan Graham 5838 San Jose Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 526 5512 [email protected] Layout & production: Nordstjernan Swedish News, Inc. page 2 Fall 2013 / the vasa star Archives News Immigrants Now and Then Previously I have to get a credit card. To obtain a credit card, Hill. And please make an appointment by haft ett lån eller utnyttjat en kredit i usa. written about our one has to have a credit record, and to get calling 309-927-3898. Banken sa, “Du kan inte få något kreditkort för Du har ingen kreditbakgrund.” unique collection a credit record one has to have taken out a merry christmas! of the 1600 inter- loan or used some other kind of credit in the viktoria almgren “Hur ska jag få en kreditbakgrund om Ni views that Lenn- United States. inte vill ge mej ett kreditkort?” art Setterdahl “You can’t get a credit card because you Emigranter nu och då! “Då måste Du låna pengar,” sa banken. produced. Every don’t have a credit record,” said the banker. Jag har tidigare skrivit om vår unika samling av “Ok, då lånar jag pengar.” time I copy one “How will I get a credit record if you ca 1600 kassettband som Lennart Setterdahl “Nej Du kan inte låna heller för Du har to a CD, I am just don’t give me a credit card?” said I. har producerat. Varje gång vi ska göra en CD ingen kreditbakgrund.” as fascinated by “You have to take out a bank loan.” skiva, blir jag alltid lika betagen i Lennart’s “Jag har ju sparpengar på mitt sparkonto.” the manner in which Lennart conducted the “Okay,” I said. “Then I will take out a loan.” sätt att intervjua dessa emigranter. Han har “Det hjälper inte,” sa banken. interviews with these immigrants. In a calm “No, you can’t borrow money either ett lugn när han talar som får individen att Detta var en av de gånger mina blå ögon voice, he makes the individuals feel special, because you don’t have a credit record.” känna sig speciell, vilket också gör att dom blev svarta och mitt stolta svenska blod flöt encouraging them to talk more freely, per- “But I have money in my savings account.” kanske berättar lite mera än dom tänkt. Deras med en rasande fart genom mina ådror i ilska haps saying more than they had intended. “It does not help,” said the banker. berättelser är om Sverige och hur det var att över denna byråkrati. They talk about Sweden, how they arrived This was one of the times that my blue komma hit, och svårigheter dom möttes av i Lite komik i det hela är – varför har ingen here and the difficulties they encountered in eyes turned black, and my Swedish blood det nya landet, hur många fick slita för leve- frågat om min skostorlek???? this country. Many had to work hard in fac- rushed through my veins in anger over all brödet i fabriker för en mycket låg timpen- Tillbaka till Arkivet, sista veckan i Septem- tories with low wages for their daily bread. the bureaucracy. It was almost comical. So ning. Men svenskarna var envisa och många ber hade vi ca 150 besökare, nästan hundra But the Swedes were resilient, and luckily, why hadn’t anyone ask for my shoe size? lyckades mycket bra. av dem var från Sverige en mycket glädjande many did very well. Back to the business of the archives: En del av dessa band är på svenska och siffra! 15 av besökarna var studenter från Au- The recordings are in Swedish and in During the last week in September we had en del är på engelska. Ett band som gav mig gustana College. Ryktet om Vasa Ordern och English. One interview with a gentleman about 150 visitors with almost one hundred många härliga skratt var av en herre från vårt arkiv i Bishop Hill har spridits med vindens from the interior of Småland made me laugh of them being from Sweden, a very delight- djupaste Småland. Hade jag inte själv varit hastighet. Allt flera vet att dom kan komma heartily. If I hadn’t been from Småland ful number. Fifteen other visitors were Småländska hade jag aldrig förstått vad han hit, lyssna, lära, studera, och forska. Många myself, I might not have understood what students from Augustana College. With the talade om, Kyrka var körka, skulle var “sulle”, amerikanska besökare kommer för att hitta he was saying. He said “körka” instead of speed of the wind, people learn about the kossorna var “kossera” och ordet “la” använ- släktingar i Sverige eller få information och kyrka (church), “sulle” instead of skulle Vasa Order of America and our archives. In råd inför sina resor till Sverige. Vi som arbetar (should), and “kossera” instead of korna ever increasing numbers they learn that they des i nästan varje mening, och det ordet har ingen innebörd alls. med arkivet är glada att kunna hjälpa till. (the cows). He used the dialect word “la” in can come here, listen, learn, study, and do Avslutningsvis vill vi önska alla gamla och almost every sentence. research. Many Americans come to find out Själv kom jag som emigrant år 2010 och nya besökare välkomna till Vasa Order Of When I arrived here as an immigrant in about relatives in Sweden, or to get informa- förvånades över alla papper jag skulle fylla i America National Archives in Bishop Hill. Var 2010, I was surprised about all the papers I tion and advice before their visit there. Here om mig själv, mina föräldrar etc., hur ofta jag fick fara upp till Chicago för att ta fingerav- snälla och beställ tid. Tel. nr. 309-927-3898 had to fill out about myself, my parents, etc, at the archives, we are delighted to help. and how often I had to go up to Chicago for In closing, we welcome everyone to the tryck, samt hur svårt det är att få kreditkort. god jul! fingerprinting, and also how difficult it is Vasa Order of America Archives in Bishop För att få ett kreditkort måste man ha viktoria almgren kreditbakgrund, och för att ha det måste man

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page 4 Fall 2013 / the vasa star Grand lodge news Motions to the Grand Lodge Meeting The Grand Lodge Vasa Order of America will meet for its 38th Convention on July Deadline for submission — March 1, 2014 4-11, 2014 in Rye, New York and it is not too early to start thinking about motions you SAMPLE FORMAT #1 – Motions Not Affecting Constitution want to present. ______Lodge, No. _____, Vasa Order of America, at its regular meeting on ______, 20___, Any individual member, local lodge, or dis- voted to submit the following motion: trict lodge may submit motions to this Grand Lodge meeting. An individual does not need VOTED: That ______approval of their motion from any local or MOTIVATION: ______district officer. However, the lodge secretary does certify that the individual submitting the motion is a member in good standing. ______Signature of Chairman (or District Master) Please use the format provided here when writing your motions. This will ensure a Lodge or District Seal ______consistent appearance for the many motions Signature of Secretary (or District Secretary) that will be considered. Please do not use the words “Whereas” or “Be It Resolved” ______or the motion will be returned to you for Date proper format. If you submit more than one ------motion, please put one motion per form to avoid confusion. SAMPLE FORMAT #2 – Constitutional Changes All motions must be typed or printed clearly, ______Lodge, No. _____, Vasa Order of America, at its regular meeting on ______, 20___, so that no errors in interpretation or intent voted to submit the following motion: will be made. All signatures are required, along with the appropriate lodge seal. An To change the Constitution for ______Lodge: emailed copy of the motion would be appre- ciated, but does not replace the paper copy Present Article _____ Section ______, Par. ______Page _____ now reads:…………………………………… with signatures and seal. You may email a [state section as it now reads] copy of your motion to: [email protected]. MOTION is presented to CHANGE Article _____ Section ______, Par, ______to read: …………………………… When making a motion that involves fi- [State section exactly as it will be written should the requested change pass] nances, please show the probable cost along with the motion. MOTIVATION: ______

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Chairman Linda Steinmiller presented Edith Johnson her 70 year pin and Edith’s daughter Linda Cutler Rhoda Gilbertson, Ingrid Andersson and Elsy Mattsson feast on crayfish shared some history about her mother’s life in Sweden and America. Tegner Lodge #149 Norden Lodge #1 oakland, ca / Our members enjoyed the at the home of Past chairman Marie Ann west hartford, ct / Norden Lodge # 1 daughter Linda Cutler shared some his- Tri-Lodge Picnic held in Robert Park in July. Hill. Plans for our anniversary meeting in celebrated their 130th Anniversary on May tory about her mother’s life in Sweden and Framåt Lodge in Berkeley was the host this November and our Lucia program were 18, 2013. America. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. year. The tables were decorated beautifully discussed. Then outside to decorated tables This dinner was very well received. Dis- Pastor Holger Lundin, President of The and the food was plentiful and delicious. and crayfish themed items. We ate, sang, and trict Master Joe O’Leary and Grand Lodge Half Century Club gave a sermon honoring Sveaborg won the Kubb trophy for the year. had a wonderful time. Deputy Lilija our departed members and a few hymns Tegner placed second. submitted by ann tennis Strazinski along with many Past District were song. In August, a business meeting conducted terry arnall Masters and Past Board members attended Old friends met up with many acquain- by Chairman Ken Weissenborn was held historian this event. tances they had not seen in years and left the before the yearly Crayfish Feast took place We shared our anniversary with mem- event with many wonderful and cherished bers of the Half Century Club, which is a memories. Scandinavian organization from the Greater vasa star correspondent, Hartford area. gary steinmiller Linné Lodge #153 Chairman Linda Steinmiller presented south bend, in / Our cultural presentation Other news, members Ken and Elinor Edith Johnson her 70 year pin and Edith’s in August was a beautiful slide show by Huggett’s daughter Amanda Huggett (also Carolyn Peterson. There were many in- a member) and Cal Hofland were married teresting pictures of their trip to China in June 8, 2013 in St. John’s Lutheran Church March, 2011. in West Fargo, North Dakota, with a recep- Thule Lodge #127 The September culture presentation was tion following in Fargo. There was also a by Annie Shaffer from “Paws with a Cause”. reception at Christo’s Banquet Center in jamestown/bemus point, ny / Hello to ev- rable Christmas, and a good new year. We An interesting story of how they train ser- Plymouth, Indiana on August 3, 2013. eryone from the Thule Lodge #127, where always welcome visitors if you are in our vice dogs for the hard of hearing, autistic, lorraine cooper summer was been a busy time for everyone. area. “Goddag” to all. and people in need of physical assistance. Now that the fall season is upon us, we john sipos, lodge historian can reflect on the busy times for our lodge. In July, our lodge took part in the annual Scandinavian Folk Festival, which featured much singing, dancing, music, food, crafts, Swedish lessons, story telling, and arts of many kinds. Our past cultural leader, Allie Linnea Nelson Withers, set up a wonderful display of Swedish items, and talked about her life in Sweden from when she was born to when she emigrated to the United States. Our lodge prepared the Swedish meatballs and longtime member Don Sandy was present the entire festival with his accordion music much to the delight of The Thule dancers who performed. The children’s dance team led by member Donna Johnson also performed during the festival. During the summer months, fish dinners were held on Friday nights and a second choice meal special such as kåldolmars or korv with rotmos was offered. In September, the famous Thule lodge swiss steak dinner was held, and we had a wonderful Harvest Dinner in October. Meetings are held on a Saturday afternoon during winter months and are led by our chairman Jeff Anderson. The end of this year will mark the 106th year for Thule Lodge. All those from the Thule Lodge wish everyone a happy fall Thule Lodge members Robert Fuller, Fanchon Fuller, Betty Lawson, and past district master Edwin Sandberg plan the fall season of season, a wonderful winter time, a memo- dinners including the famous harvest dinner. page 6 lodge news Fall 2013 / the vasa star The noble [?] art of eating crayfish the Swedish way

So… this is how you eat crayfish in Sweden… What? You eat all that? Breaking the shell was easier than I thought. Once you've had the first bite, it's delicious… Drott Lodge #168 washington, dc / After a spring that included several exciting new activities, Drott Lodge jumped boldly into the new program year in September with its first ever Kräftskiva (Crayfish Festival). Over 40 people gathered on a Sunday afternoon to socialize in a jovial atmosphere of colorful decorations and enjoy crayfish cooked with dill, cheese pies, and a large assortment of other traditional foods. We learned how to peel a crayfish and sang Swedish drinking songs (snapsvisor), toasting with schnapps or beer or lingonberry saft. Some participated in a little Cajun two-step dancing while others watched and enjoyed the music. It was a great “Welcome Back.” In late September the first of two bak- The Bazaar’s beautiful spread. Good friends and good food / Below: A courageous first couple enters the dance floor for the Cajun two-step. ing sessions was held at the home of Eva and Arne Dunhem where a large number of items were made to stock the “Baked Goods” table at the Lodge’s 34th Annual Swedish Bazaar. There’s camaraderie in working together and the opportunity to learn from an excellent baker how to make some of the most loved Swedish buns and rolls and breads. A bonus for the bakers is sitting together afterwards to sip a beverage and taste warm freshly made treats. A por- tion of the proceeds from the annual bazaar is distributed each year to organizations that help support the preservation of Swedish- American Culture and to organizations that assist the needy in the Washington DC metro area. carol whitley

Baking session at the home of Eva and Arne Dunhem, baking Swedish buns and rolls and breads / Far right: Once you get the hang of eating crayfish, you will be unstoppable.

page 7 the vasa star / Fall 2013 Christmas greetings

God Jul och Gott Nytt År

tillönskas alla Vasavänner Greetings and

i USA, Kanada och Sverige

Gunnar och Siw Mossberg

PGLMEB

God Jul

from the officers and members of

BESSEMER LODGE NO. 203, V.O.A.

James Pelzman, Chairman Susan Nilsson, Cultural Leader.

Susan Nilsson, Vice Chairman Linda Tylk, Hosp. Fund Sec.

God Jul och Gott Nytt År

Christine Kilstrom, Recording Secretary Patricia Pelzman, Chaplain & M. C

tillönskas alla Vasasyskon

Patricia Pelzman, Assr. Rec. Sec. Svea Agner, Guard & Auditor

Olle och Marie Wickström Linda Tylk, Treasurer Britt Nilsson, Trustee

DM – DL Nr 20 Barbara Olson, Financial Secretary Bruno Nilsson, Auditor

God Jul och Gott Nytt År

Vi vill önska alla Vasa-syskon i när och fjär- God Jul och Gott Nytt År

önskar

ran GOD JUL och GOTT NYTT ÅR 2014 ! önskar

Lena och Leif Svensson

Logen Westervik nr 679

Logen Kärnan nr 608, Helsingborg

Logen Klockan nr 747

God Jul och Gott Nytt År

God Jul och Gott Nytt År God Jul och Gott Nytt År! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

tillönskas alla Vasavänner tillönskas alla Vasasyskon From all of us at

Bertil och Ann-Margreth Ericsson Logen Höganäs nr 634 FRIHET LODGE # 401

SLH

Seattle, Washington

God Jul och Gott Nytt År God Jul och Gott Nytt År

God Jul och Gott Nytt År

tillönskas alla Vasasyskon önskar

tillönskas alla Vasasyskon

Göran och Catherine i USA, Kanada och Sverige Ulf och Ingegerd Alderlöf

Bringselius Nilsson Knut Rosenkvist, DHM DL Nr 20 LL Ronneby Nr 630

Logen Carl von Linné nr 678 Maj-Lis Friedman MEB- Sweden

God Jul och Gott Nytt År

God Jul och Gott Nytt År! God Jul och Gott Nytt År tillönskas alla Vasasyskon

önskar önskar Anita och Karl-Axel Bengtsson

Berit och Hans Bogren Maureen och Göte Bengtsson

Logen Höganäs nr 634 Logen Höganäs nr 634 Logen Småland nr 618

God Jul och Gott Nytt År! God Jul and Merry Christmas from God Jul och Gott Nytt År

to all our Vasa friends from OSCARS BORG LODGE #172 önskar

SVEA LODGE #296 Logen Tomelilla nr 631 Erie, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

page 8 lodge news Fall 2013 / the vasa star Oscars Borg Lodge #172

philadelphia, pa / Our 103rd anniversary was held on June 23, 2013 at Bethesda Presby- terian Church. Blue, yellow, folk costumes, and Dala horses made the setting festive. After a delicious lunch, we held a memorial service to remember Vivian Clare, Stasia Flink and Doris Kirkpatrick who passed in 2012. Membership certificates and pins were awarded to Eleanor Schwendeman, 70 years; Birgit Johansson, 50 years; Charles Thiee, Bryan Smith and Julia Tiounoff, 25 years; Kirk Seagers, 15 years; Elizabeth Smith, 10 years; and James Seagers, Kirsten Seagers and Herbert Rambo, 5 years. We reminisced a bit with short lodge Scott Johnson, Chairman; Tess Anderson, Acting Recording Secretary; and Illinois sweet corn served by Charlotte Tollin, Financial Secretary/Treasurer stories, sang Hälsa Dem Där Hemma and Charlotte Tollin, Financial Secretary /Treasurer and new Brahe Lodge #245 Member Theresa Criss-Amos. really enjoyed the evening. linda j. smith Brahe Lodge #245 rockford, il / Eighteen members of our Recording Secretary; and Charlotte Tollin, Our next meeting in view of the coming VASA Brahe Lodge #245 attended our Financial Secretary /Treasurer. Our business winter will be 2 PM on Sunday, October 27, Thursday, September 26, 2013 meeting meeting covered many topics including a 2013 in our VASA Park. in our beautiful VASA Park in Rockford, treasurer’s report, taxes, and expenses. d. g. eksten Illinois. As usual, refreshments were provided by Seated in the photograph above are Scott Tess Anderson, who helps the club member- Johnson, Chairman; Tess Anderson, Acting ship in many ways.

Lucia Doyle, Kay Lynne Picheco, Berit Bancci at our Crayfish Party. Svea Lodge #296 erie, pa / As summer comes to a close, we have many lodge activities to remember. Our city has been celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie with a parade, a pageant, and a Tall Ships Festival joined our own “Niagara”, the flagship of Perry’s victorious fleet. Midsummer was held at Waldameer Park. There was also a road trip to the Riverside Susie Swanson served the Kräftor. Dinner Theater to see “The Marvelous Wonderetts”. In August, our crayfish festival was held on a beautiful day at the country Svea Lodge #253 home of members. We were lucky to learn several new drinking songs that day. What indianapolis, in / Past Chairman John Bev- Krantz entertained us with accordion music. (Top) Douglas Krantz played in concert. / elhimer and Jim Lindgren, were interviewed Our meeting on September 8, 2013, fun we had! (Above) Ingrid Childs July 13, 2013 on WIRC – 88.7 FM by host featured the program “Uppland Landskap”, linda collin Nelson Price on his radio program “Hoo- presented by Ingrid Childs. The content was sier History Live!” The program, Swedish a mixture of history, landskap facts, and And Norwegian Immigration To Indiana, scenic pictures of Sigtuna, Uppsala, and focused on Swedes in Indiana, their im- Stockholm, and pictures of Sollentuna and migration, settlements, and contributions to Märsta, where Ingrid Childs used to live, as the state of Indiana in business, folk culture, well as some castles and Skärgården (the and education. archipelago). The annual Kräftskiva celebration on District Master Edward Hultgren pre- August 4, 2013, was enjoyed by members, sented our Kubb game, and a copy of The friends, and guests on a glorious summer Viking Lecture Series of 36 half – hour evening, under shade trees and bright seminars. Kräftskiva lanterns, and with colorful A special 20th Anniversary solo concert tables decorated with flowers and candles. featuring Financial Secretary Douglas In addition to the traditional crayfish, and Krantz was held on 15 September 2013 aqvavit made by Past Chairman Edward at Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville, Hultgren, we enjoyed an abundant buffet Indiana, where Douglas Krantz has been table of delicious food: Swedish meatballs, the Church Organist for 20 years. lingonberries, ham, numerous appetizers, The celebrations concert featured sacred salads, vegetables, breads, desserts, and and secular music on the instruments he beverages. plays: organ, piano, accordion, and penny- Games and prizes were arranged by whistle. A reception in his honor followed Eija Vesterqvist; Kristina Grasso, Douglas in the fellowship hall. Omaha Lodge #330 Krantz, and Eija Vesterqvist led the singing joella d. hultgren omaha, ne / (From left) Anneli Andersson, Anna Carlson, Beth Rosenquist, and Charlotte of traditional Kräftskiva songs; and Douglas publicity committee Börjesson at a Lindsborg Kansas meeting during the SwedGen tour.

page 9 the vasa star / Fall 2013 section Svea Lodge #348 san jose, ca / Svea Lodge 348, San Jose, California had successive outstanding events in August and September. The lodge celebrated its 97th anniversary with a dinner catered by member Aurora Al- len. District Master Corky Peterson attended the celebration and presented our long-time members with their recognition pins. The “Casuals” provided excellent dance music that pleased all generations. Marylin and Keith Crawford planned and (From left), Elsa Erickson, Virginia McNamara, presented a professional-level wine pairing Marilyn Sohoel and Dorothy Kean listening at the small plates dinner. Aurora Allen prepared District Convention Meeting. the four exquisite plates. Thomas Kruse wines of Gilroy, California, were served. The plate presentations were exceptional in Vinland Lodge visual appeal and taste. This was an evening of Cape Cod #703 to savor and remember. Svea Lodge thanks Midsummer took place at Thelma Jorgensen’s house two of our newer members for their talent, dennis, ma / Our Lodge does not schedule participation and fresh ideas. meetings in July and August as we entertain Linnea Lodge #504 numerous friends and relatives visiting us emma hanlon “on Cape”. Following our September meet- vasa star correspondent petaluma, ca / Our April “Spring Din- a cultural presentation on Danish Hans ner - Scandinavian Style” was loaded with Christian Andersen. ing we enjoyed renewing friendships and Scandinavian dishes. Our guests were 18 Midsummer took place at Thelma catching up on news for an hour! Wisely, Swedish students from Boras, Sweden that Jorgensen’s house with Linnea Koagedal we decided to postpone our planned “Off/ were attending the Santa Rosa Junior Col- doing the hair pieces and Tina Mander and On the Floor” program until October. A lege. They told us about their schools and her friend Tyrone entertaining the group committee of seven met bi-weekly for over life in Sweden. The tables were decorated with guitar and singing. We also had a pot a year to plan for the Massachusetts District with roses from Tom and Irene Clark’s gar- luck Midsummer spread and gained new No. 2 Convention that we co-hosted with den and we all sang the Swedish National members! Ingeborg Lodge No. 66. There were chores, Anthem together. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the decisions, errands and so many details to Chef Tony Johansson grilled an amazing Ragnhild Beskow family and to the Woody consider. The Convention was September flank steak at our “BBQ on the Patio” event. Blondfield family. Woody was one of our 20-22 at The Cape Codder Resort & Spa John Morton The accompanying potluck side dishes and former members, who helped make the in Hyannis. We were thrilled to welcome desserts were wonderful. The room was Viking ships mentioned above. They both Bill Lundquist, Grand Master; Art Bjorkner, Lodge #488 festively decorated for Memorial Day in passed away in May. Grand Lodge Executive Board Eastern Re- minneapolis, mn / Members enjoy a summer red, white, and blue, with beautifully hand gion; Raymond Johnson, GLD Rhode Island picnic at the home of one of its members. crafted Viking ships. Oscar Carlson gave linda olson pearl District No. 3; Lee-Ann Hurtubise, Past DM Rhode Island District No. 3; Joseph O’Leary, DM Connecticut District No. 1, Gail Olson, Vice Grand Secretary and Alice Schmutz, Grand Lodge Deputy, New York. Speakers addressed us with valuable information and motivational ideas. We learned of the improvement in our financial aspects and the need to support The Archives. We were encouraged to promote our programs on Social Media sources. We congratu- lated District Master Marlene Patient on her 2-year tenure and we welcomed Marlene Ekstrand as our new District Master. Social gatherings and the Banquet created bonds of friendship as we shared common interests and experiences. We even danced around Evind Sohoel’s Maypole, set up in the Ban- quet room, with “The Peterson Girls”. Now we look forward to celebrating our Lodge’s 40th Anniversary! Norden Lodge #684 submitted by dorothy ann-ellner th kean fresno, ca / Norden Lodge held their 45 annual anniversary dinner on Saturday, Sep- tember 14, 2013. Everyone gathered at the Skandia Lodge #549: Swedish Substance club house of the El Adobe Condominiums at 4:30 p.m. for hors d’oeuvres, and dinner edmonton, canada / On June 15th, Le Tour the season, the tour experienced snow, mud was served at 5:30 p.m. The club house of Hope, in support of Kids with Cancer, slides, closed roads fueled by rain, and high looks out over the inviting swimming pool. started a 900 km bicycle trek from Fernie, winds. They all made it through with a lot of It was a lovely setting for the event. The British Columbia, to Edmonton, Alberta. In grit and hard work. We are extremely proud dinner was catered food from The Market. the midst of the tour, was our own Ruth Sjo- of Sister Ruth because of her exemplary ef- Dinner included tri tip, pilaf, scalloped berg, Assistant Recording Secretary. When forts for the benefit of unfortunate children. potatoes, vegetables and lots of delicious the tally was completed, it was determined Sister Ruth also proves her physical abilities desserts including ice cream from the Vasa that out of 49 cyclists, Ruth was the third and leadership by being a leader of activi- members. We thank Helen Fosdick (pictured highest in donations, raising over $10,000. ties for our many children who attend our above), who lives at El Adobe Condomini- For those of you unfamiliar with our Cana- annual camp at Vasa Park at Pigeon Lake. ums, for the use of the club house. Dinner dian geography, please understand that this It is with pride that we salute her efforts with friends is always a great experience. A means a journey over a pass in the Great and dedication. She is a great example of great time was had by all. Canadian Rockies. Because of the bizarre a contributing member to Vasa, and our weather that can occur in this terrain, and extended community. clyda dehn

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Fish Boil greenfield, ma / Christina Athey, a mem- flint, mi / Another great fish ber of Viking and former Lucia received a boil at Holy Spirit Lutheran $1,000 scholarship from Massachusetts Dis- Church! We have excellent trict #2. Her topic was social media and how cooks that really know what to recruit new members using these tools. they are doing. The menu She is attending the College of Charleston was Lake Superior white fish, in Charleston, South Carolina. th potatoes, onions with Amish In September we celebrated our 13 An- butter and Limpa bread. Great niversary as a Vasa Lodge. We had a buffet desserts topped off the meal. dinner at Monarchs which is part of Magic Bill Lundquist presented a Wings, a butterfly conservatory. Larry Stit- Unknown to most native Swedes, a “fish boil” is power point video showing the celebration son, Jr. Past District Master attended the a Great Lakes culinary tradition in areas of of the Fish Boil in Sweden. A large turn out dinner. Wisconsin and along the coastal Upper Great We look forward to making our Christ- Lakes, Michigan. It consists of Lake Michigan or of about 50 members and guests made for a Lake Superior whitefish, sometimes trout or salmon pleasant afternoon and social event. mas Korv in October. We usually make A proud Viking Lodge member, Christina Athey with boiled outside in one large often cast iron kettle with approximately 100 pounds. In December her scholarship certificate other ingredients. (Above image courtesy of Travel ron & dee carlson we will sponsor Lucia. Wisconsin) esther johnson Swedish news

Calmare Nyckel #628 kalmar, sweden / Minnesmärke över far- Vid Delawareflodens mynning i Atlanten för vacker sång av en sångkör under ledning tyget Calmare Nyckels 375-års jubileum. ligger hamnstaden Wilmington, som sedan av Lage Olsson. Lördagen den 14 september 2013 invig- 1963 är Kalmar kommuns vänort, med åter- Idén att uppföra ett minnesmärke des ett minnesmärke över fartyget Calmare kommande kontakter. I staden vid floden över denna händelse kom från logens Nyckel och dess första färd till Wilmington Christina, biflod till Delawarefloden, finns kulturledare Bengt Nordlöw. Han hade i USA för 375 år sedan. Invigningen skedde en kopia av fartyget Calmare Nyckel, byggt uppmärksammat att i Wilmington finns i Sylvanderparken Kalmar. Minnesmärket av sjöfartsentusiaster. Dit förde fartyget ett Kalmar Nyckelmonument eller Nya är skapat av konstnären Bengt Johansson Calmare Nyckel 1638 de första kolonisatör- Sverigemonument, en skulptur, skapad av och finansierat av Sällskapet Nya Dryaden erna som skapade kolonin Nya Sverige. Carl Milles. I Göteborg finns en kopia av i Kalmar. Ordförande i sällskapet Nya Dryaden, skulpturen. Varför finns inget liknande i (Ovan) Närbild av det nya monumentet i Kalmar. / Ett 60-tal personer närvarade vid invign- Bengt Runemo, gjorde en mycket tankvärd Kalmar? Bengt tyckte att det borde det göra. (Övre bilden) Skeppet Kalmar Nyckel i Wilmington ingen. Britt-Marie Lindeblad, ordförande i uppläsning ur Utvandrarna av Vilhelm Han fick gehör för idén. Nu är det på plats utanför Kalmar Nyckelmonumentet – en skulptur av Carl Milles i Fort Christina Park i WIlmington Vasaorden av Amerikas lokalloge Calmare Moberg. Därefter förrättades invigningen av i närheten av Kalmars gamla hamn. Delaware som avtäcktes i samband med Nyckel nr 628, hälsade välkommen och Kommunalrådet Johan Persson. Ceremonin 300-årsjubileet1938. berättade om bakgrunden till minnesmärket inramades av vacker musik signerad fyra karl westman och Calmare Nyckels färd över Atlanten. blåsare under ledning av Hans Duned och

page 11 the vasa star / Fall 2013 section Härnösand #673 Sverige-Amerikadagen firar Sverige i Önnestad Torsdagen den 4 juli samlades ett fyrtiotal Sverige-Amerikadagen i Önnestads logesyskon och gäster för att fira Sverige- 25-Årsjubileum startade traditionsenligt Amerikadagen på Hemsön. Yvonne Östman med gudtjänst i Önnestads vackra kyrka berättade om Hemsö Kyrka och dess histo- med intåg av fanborgen. Under gud-tjänsten ria. Hon sjöng därefter en mycket vacker medverkade Sy Carina Norin med vacker sång. Därefter vidtog en tipspromenad som sång även tillsammans med kantor Joachim avslutades vid Gropen. Nilsson. Kenneth Elovsson och Lars-Göran Dagens underhållare John Limtiaco, Nilsson Åhus Blåsorkester spelade trumpet för övrigt svensk-amerikan spelade och och saxofon. En mycket vacker högtid. Åhus sjöng några låtar. Sedan var det dags för Blåsorkester ledde marschen med fanbor- vår ordförande Karl Bäcklund, att hälsa gen och gäster till Hembygdsparken. Efter alla välkomna till Hemsön och därefter välkomsttal av ordf. Karin Holmqvist his- hölls flaggceremoni samt sjöng vi nation- sades de svenska och amerikanska flaggorna alsångerna. till nationalsångerna. Sedan vidtog ett lunch- Broder Lennart Bjärmkvist hade tagit uppehåll där Åhus Blåsorkester konserterade. med sin nyckelharpa och framförde några Amerikanska ambassadens representant Mr fina melodier. Vi lät oss sedan väl smaka Jeffery Anderson in-vigningstalade och erin- av medhavd picnick. John spelade återigen rade om sina egna släktförbindelser mellan ett antal svängiga country-låtar. Kalle och Amerika och Sverige och de goda förbin- Monica hade även tagit med kaffe och gott delserna mellan länderna. Han avslutade bröd som vi lät oss väl smaka av. med att lämna över 2013 års Hans Mattson Våra gäster Ruth Gustafson och Sten- plakett. Plakettmottagare var modedesignern Åke Östman växlar mellan att bo i Raleigh Katja Geiger, Katja of Sweden. På grund av USA och Skutskär och hade bestämt sig för sjukdom var hennes son Christopher Geiger ett besök hos oss. Ruth steppade till ack- närvarande för att taga emot plaketten. I sitt ompanjemang av Lennart och fick många tacktal erinrade han om hennes stora gärning applåder. Hon hade tränat step i unga år i inom modebranschen såväl i Sverige som i New York. Dagen var mycket lyckad och det Amerika, enligt motiveringen en brobyggare var dags att bryta upp och bege sig hemåt. mellan Sverige och Amerika. Högtidstalet Hello! hölls av Kristianstad kommuns kultur- och Here the autumn has just started with fritidschef Bengt-Åke Kjell som berättade warm temperatures but also very much rain. om sina över-bryggande kontakter med About 100 mm in only a few days… Some Amerika genom en rad författares alster och roads have been damaged and problems for genom amerikansk musik och film. Han schools and commuters. The summer has erinrade om Hans Mattsons gärning och been warm and we had a very good day, on avslutade med att citera ett stycke av dennes the fourth of July. bok. Av tidigare plakettmottagare var Bengt Yesterday we had our first meeting after Berglund närvarande och han tackade och summer. Sorry we have lost three of our erinrade om dagen 1999 då han mottog pla- members this year. Sture Westerlund, Mari- ketten. Hälsningar framfördes från 1994 års anne Wigert and Kjell Hamrin. plakettmottagare Lilly Setterdahl, East Mo- Marianne we think is quite well known in line, 2004 års Anne-Charlotte Harvey, San some lodges in US. She lived with her hus- Diego, 2009 års Agneta Nilsson grundaren band Karl for many years in NY and Florida av organisationen SWEA och FDDM Sy. (Ovan) Evan Wood och KL Eva Dahlberg. / (Överst) Tore och Margareta Tellberg; Sheila och Bill Lundquist. where they had a taxi business. Andwhen Cathrine och Br Göran Bringselius Nilsson. they later became pensioners they moved Vid distriktsmötet i Ljungby lottades de Småland Lodge #618 back to Sweden. They have been living in medel ut, som på förslag av Framtidsgrup- her parents home. pen, samlats in inom logerna i DL 20. Lo- En återblick på logens aktiviteter under året: Jönköping på resa norrut, tillsammans Karl had a stroke last year and is now gen Christian tilldelades då 10 000 kronor Den 23 februari var det kulturafton. Br med Storlogedeputerad för Distrikt 19 Br living in an eldercare home in Stigsjö, near som logen beslutat ge till Strokeenheten på Rune Fornander berättade om ”New Swe- Tore Tellberg med hustru Sy Margareta. their farm. Kjell was master of ceremonies Centralsjukhuset i Kristianstad. Logens ordf. den – ett svenskt äventyr i indianskogarna”. Br Göte och jag fick då tillfälle att berätta in our lodge for many years and last year he Br Åke Mellnert berättade om bakgrunden Vi fick höra om denna koloni som grundades om Johan Printz, guvernör i New Sweden retired from that. He was with us on fourth för ändamålet och delade ut medlen till 1638 och som bestod fram till 1653 då hol- och Jönköpings koppling till den före detta of July, and seemed to get well, but in the Strokeenhetens chef Wictoria Karlsson och ländarna tog över. Föredraget illustrerades kolonin, som i år firar 375 år. beginning of Sept. he had a massive stroke kurator Petra Brandt Friström. Amerikanska med ett mycket fint bildspel. Logens ”Lunch för daglediga” på restau- and did notwake up. His wife Pia is now ambassadens representant Jeff Anderson Till efterkapitlet i mars hade vi inbjudit rang Sjön den 23 maj lockade ett tjugotal lonesome, and we feel for her. We are now delade ut plaketter till Logen Christian nr Fil Dr Raine Borg som berättade och visade logesyskon och gäster. God mat och trevlig working hard to get new members to join 617 och Önnestads Hembygdsförening.. ett bildspel om ”Guld har ett värde, men jade samvaro i denna nya restaurang vid Vät- our Lodge, and it seems to give result. We På programmet för dagen stod Folkdan- är ovärderligt”. Jade är ett fantastiskt min- terstranden var en fin början på sommaren. had four new members on the first meeting, suppvisning och det var Gärds Härads Folk- eral, som i många tusen år använts i Kina till Barkerydsdagen den 4 augusti var and we think more is to come. danslag som visade oss många gamla danser. smycken och andra prydnadsföremål. Han mycket välbesökt av ortsbor och hemvän- Interesting to read all the articles in the Därefter bjöd kantor Joachim Nilsson, Vin- visade också upp många vackra jadeföremål. dare. Br Bo och Sy Ann Christine Ahlsgård Vasa Star. slöv oss på vacker sång av musikaler och Terminens sista logemöte den 27 april ansvarade för vår skärmutställning om Elvislåtar. Till sist framförde Vasaaktörerna bo selin från Tomelilla folklustspelet ” Vi sålde våra gick i vårens tecken och var välbesökt. Vasa Orden av Amerika och Br Bo bar som cultural leader Två nya medlemmar recipierade: Lennart vanligt Vasa-fanan i kortegen. KL Sy Eva hemman” med professor Sture von Cirkel Malmberg och Joakim Svahn. Dahlberg överlämnade logens diplom till och sju logemedlem- mar. En mycket fin Br Harald Pettersson ledde oss med Evan Wood, Texas Lucia 2012. Evan höll kulturell dag var efter lottdragning till bravur när vi sjöng välbekanta vårsånger. ett kort tal på god svenska. Vår logebroder ända..Hantverkare fanns i parken tillsam- Sy Maureen visade bilder och berättade om Alf Carlsson var också i år djupt engagerad mans med Släktforskarföreningen, logen Vasaparken i Budd Lake i staten New Jersey. i ledningen av denna härliga hembygdsfest. Christian nr 617 och Önnestads Hembygds- Vid Distriktsmötet i Ljungby i maj deltog Dagen efter Barkerydsdagen besökte förening som för intresserade berättade om Br Lars-Åke Larsson, Sy Maureen och Br Evan Jönköping och fick under en rundvan- sina resp verksamheter. Ett annat trevligt Göte Bengtsson. Dagen efter Distriktsmötet, dring i centrum bl a besöka Rådhusparken inslag var uppvisning av gamla veteranbilar. den 12 maj, besökte vår Ordens Stormästare med Johan Printz-statyn. Ett 25-årsjubileum att minnas. karin holmqvist Br Bill Lundquist med hustru Sy Sheila maureen bengtsson page 12 swedish news Fall 2013 / the vasa star Grand Master’s Message (Swedish) Kära vasa-syskon, dubbelt så stor nu jämfört med 2009. Vasa tionerna endast sker en gång vart fjärde år. som ingår i Nordstjernan. Jag har hört bra Det är den tiden Riksarkivets ekonomiska situation fortsätter Vi har inte råd att skjuta upp beslut som rör omdömen från många medlemmar som då de lokala lo- att vara en utmaning. Jag vill uppmuntra flera kontroversiella ämnen fram till 2018. läser båda publikationerna och är säker på gerna är upptagna alla distrikt som har möjlighet till att donera Workshops kommer att arrangeras för GL- att Nordstjernans redaktör och utgivare, Ulf med sin Luciafest upp till 5% av sina oanvända OA&B medel delegaterna så alla förstår de motioner som Mårtensson, skulle tycka om att höra från och sitt Julbord. till arkiven i stöd för sin verksamhet eller ska behandlas. Det kommer att finnas många dig angående hur nöjd du är med det nya De många jultra- kapitalförsäkring. Tack till de distrikt som möjligheter att ställa frågor och begära formatet. Ulfs kontaktuppgifter finns län- ditionerna väcker donerat till arkivet under det gångna året och förtydliganden. Minskat medlemskap och gst ner på sidan två. Både Vasa Orden och glada minnen hos jag uppmuntrar alla distrikt som möts under ekonomiska utmaningar kommer vi inte Swedish Press, Inc. är glada och nöjda med de flesta av oss. 2014 att också godkänna denna nödvändiga undan. Jag tror verkligen att framtiden för vårt nya partnerskap. Vasa Orden är också Dofterna, maten, besök från familj och donation. Arkivet är en sådan viktig del av Vasa beror på dessa GL-delegater. Stöd dem stolt och firar Ulf och hans fru (och Nord- vänner, julgran och julskyltning skänker vår Orden och måste kunna överleva som och deras beslut. De kommer att återvända stjernans Publications Director), Mettes, nya oss glädje. Jag känner mig mycket glad Vasa Ordens hem i framtiden. En resa till från konventionen med all den information medlemskap i Vasa. De blev medlemmar över de framsteg Vasa har gjort under de Bishop Hill i vinter skulle säkert hjälpa dig de behöver för att kunna meddela medlem- av Diana Birger Jarl Lodge i Connecticut. senaste tre åren. att förstå de svårigheter våra tappra förfäder marna om besluten. Ni är alla välkomna Välkomna Ulf och Mette! Under september och oktober deltog min kände. Låt inte vädret hindra dig från denna till konventionen som besökare för att få Den vänskap, det stöd och samarbete fru och jag i tre distriktsmöten på östkusten erfarenhet. Vår arkivarie Victoria kommer förstahandsinformation. The Grand Lodge som jag har upplevt under min tid har varit och ett på västkusten, Massachusetts nr 2, att välkomna dig och hjälpa dig att hitta möte ordnat av New York District Nr. 4, äger överväldigande. Min fru Sheila och jag öns- Connecticut nr 1, New York nr 4, och Pa- närliggande och mysig logi. rum på Westchester Hilton i Rye, New York. kar alla Vasamedlemmar i USA, Kanada och cific Northwest nr 13. Det var ett nöje att Jag är glad över att distrikten har valt Officerare, delegater och besökare kommer Sverige en riktigt God Jul och ett lyckligt, dela positiva nyheter med våra medlemmar delegaterna till Grand Lodge 2014 års kon- att njuta av den vackra naturen, dagsresor, hälsosamt Gott Nytt År. om hur långt vi har kommit på en relativt vention. Delegater till denna konvention samt många trevliga aktiviteter. I sanning och enhet, kort tid. Vår Utbildning / Stipendiefond är skall vara framsynta eftersom GL-konven- Detta blir det andra numret av Vasa Star bill lundquist, grand master

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Introduction to Swedish: Chapter 4 1. Indefinite plural: -or 2. Indefinite plural: -ar 3. Indefinite plural: -er 4. Indefinite plural: -n 5. Indefinite plural: – dinal numbers (one, two, three, etc.) and To show that a noun is in the plural in Definite form: -na Definite form: -na Definite form: -na Definite form: -a Definite form: -en, -na Ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.). ‘en-words’ that end in an ‘en-words’ that end in an ‘en-words’ with the stress Mainly ‘ett-words’ that end -en :‘ett-words’ that end in English an‘s’ is usually added to the noun: unstressed –a ( the –a falls unstressed -e, and on the last vowel, and ‘ett- in a vowel a consonant, With the exception of ‘en’ and ‘ett’ – both away in the plural) monosyllabic ‘en-words’ words’ with more than one -na: ‘en-words’ ending in one house, two houses. The formation of that end in a consonant syllable with a stress on --are ( the --e falls away in old acquaintances by now – all numbers nouns in the plural is more complex in the last vowel the plural) have only one form and do not change with Swedish. Nouns are usually divided into five en klócka en gránne en telefón ett stä´lle ett barn the gender or the number of the noun. The a/one clock, watch a/one neighbor a/one telephone a/one place, spot a/one child groups, depending on their plural endings: två klóckor två gránnar två telefóner två stä´llen två barn pronunciation of some numbers often dif- -or, -ar, -(e)r, -n; the fifth group is the same two clocks, watches two neighbors two telephones two places, spots two children fers somewhat from the spelling in everyday klóckorna gránnarna telefónerna stä´llena bárnen both in the singular and in the plural. the clocks, watches the neighbors the telephones the places, spots the children speech, as shown within brackets.

When you know to which group a noun en mäńniska en bil en minút ett árbéte en lärare a/one human being a/one car a/one minut a/one job, work a/one teacher belongs, it is easy to determine the definite Cardinal numbers Ordinal numbers två mäńniskor två bílar två minúter två árbéten två lärare form (the cars = bilarna, cars = bilar). See two human beings two cars two minutes two jobs, works two teachers 0 noll – table to right. mäńniskorna bílarna minúterna árbétena lärarna the human beings the cars the minutes the jobs, works the teachers 1 en, ett fö´rsta There are also some irregular nouns in Indefinite plural and definite form chart Swedish, like in English, which do not fol- 2 två ándra low this model (e.g. ‘en man’ / ‘två män’, »»frågor = (any) questions (indefinite form Det går bra. Det tar en tímme läńgre hem, men 3 tre trédje ‘en fot’ / ‘två fötter’, for ‘man’ and ‘foot’ plural) jag har ínte brå´ttom. It goes well (i.e. It’s fine/ 4 fýra fjä´rde respectively). Many of them are very com- »»frågorna = the questions (definite form plural) OK). It takes an/one hour longer (to) home, but mon and will therefore be easy to remember. I have not hurry (i.e. I’m in no hurry). 5 fem fémte Vi är äńdå´ hémma snart. Lists like the one above may look rather Sentences to Study We are still (at) home 6 sex sjä´tte terrifying, even in this simplified form, but Remember: The English translation fol- soon. 7 sju sjúnde remember: it is not primarily by word lists lows the Swedish sentences word for word and grammars that you learn a language and to better understand the Swedish sentence Notes 8 å´tta å´ttonde its structure, but by reading, listening, and construction. »» Regular verbs end in -r in the present. Irregular 9 nío [”níe”] níonde repeating. Jag vet ínte var cýklarna står. Jag ser dem verbs can also have other endings: ‘vet’ = know, There are some general rules of thumb for 10 tío [”tíe”] tíonde [pronounced ‘dom’] ínte, i álla fall. I know not ‘kan’ = can. what ending to use – for instance, the most where the bikes are. I see them not, in all cases »‘»De’ [= they] and ‘dem’ (the objective form of 11 élva élfte common plural ending for en-words is (i.e. anyway). the personal pronoun ‘de’) are pronounced -ar , but in the end your choice of ending 12 tolv tólfte De [dom] kánske står bákom húsen där bórta. ‘dom’. will most likely be because you have met 13 trétton tréttonde They maybe stand behind the houses over there. » the word in different contexts several times »Nouns like ‘cýkel’ [= bicycle] lose their -e in the plural: en cýkel, cýkeln, två cýklar, cýklarna. 14 fjórton fjórtonde before, not because of grammatical charts. Kan vi ínte ta bússen istä´llet? Can we not take In many dictionaries you will find the the bus instead? »‘»Ta’ [= take] (in ‘kan ta’ = can take) is a form of 15 fémton fémtonde the verb which is called the infinitive. nouns listed with the singular endings in Bússarna går ínte läńgre hä´rifråń, tyvä´rr. The 16 séxton séxtonde the definite and the plural endings in the buses go not longer here from, unfortunately/I’m »‘»Hem’ means ‘home’ and is also used as an indefinite form, e.g. ‘frå´g/a -n -or (en-word sorry. expression of direction (Let’s go home), while 17 sjútton sjúttonde = ‘question’) shows that the word ‘fråga’ has Vet du var statiónen lígger då? Vi kan ta tå´get ‘hémma’ is = at home. 18 árton ártonde the following forms: istä´llet, fast det är sent. Vad týcker du? Know Notes 19 nítton níttonde »»en fråga = a question (indefinite form singular) you where the station lies, then? We can take the train instead, even-though it is late. What Numbers should be memorized at an early 20 tjúgo [”tjúgi”] tjúgonde » »frågan = the question (definite form singular) think you? stage. There are two types of numbers: Car- siv swan-pierson, gl language director

page 13 the vasa star / Fall 2013 cultural news Sweden and Some Swedes in the World For 24 hours during the first week of Septem- tion “Swedes in the World” put focus on the assisting UN Secretary General, and Professor a scientific basis for measure to be taken in the ber Sweden and most of all Stockholm was a famous soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovic by Åke Sellström is leading the group of experts future, which may be presented to politicians very special place in the world, when President announcing him as “This year’s Swede in searching for chemical weapons in the country. later on. There are certainly no easy solutions. Obama came for a visit and met with Prime the World.” He is described as belonging to That is an extremely difficult and very danger- The panel was founded 1988. Minister Karl Reinfeldt, as well as His Royal the upper ten percent of all soccer players in ous mission with the ongoing civil war. The last Swede to mention in this article is Highness King Carl XVl Gustaf. This visit did the world. Ibrahimovic was born in Malmö in I recently saw the finals of the PGA golf the “Swedish-American of the year,” Martina not provoke much attention in the US, because 1981 and has had a marvelous career in differ- tournament in Atlanta, GA. Henrik Stenson Arfvidson of New York, born in Stockholm it was a short break in the president’s travel to ent top teams in Europe; currently playing for from Sweden was the winner of the entire and now appointed by VOA for 2013. She the G20 – meeting in St. Petersburg. But in Paris Saint-Germain. He is also Captain for the series. That makes him the current top player was honored in our capital on August 17 by Sweden, it was a great event with high impact Swedish National Team. and another famous Swede in the world. He is receiving her insignia, the diploma and the for the Swedes and especially the Swedish Recently a large survey conducted by Cor- not only the first male Swedish player, but also medal. It took place at a banquet arranged by journalists. The visit was the first ever truly nell University ranked the countries which had the first European to win this championship. the two local Vasa lodges in Stockholm. Later, bilateral meeting between American and Swed- the best conditions for inventors. Sweden was (Earlier we had Annika Sörenstam as the top at a short visit to Växjö, she saw the plate in ish leaders. President Obama’s main interests second on that list with Switzerland as number player among women.) the House of Emigrants with the names of all were how to better utilize clean technology one. Coming as third, fourth and fifth were In September, Stockholm was the meeting Swedish-Americans of the year since 1960 and emphasize environmentally sustainable England, Holland and the US. place for the IPCC (UN’s Intergovernmental including hers from 2013. Accordingly, her alternatives. Currently there are two Swedes heavily in- Panel on Climate Change) with participation name became No 54. Earlier this summer, in June, the organiza- volved in the Syrian crisis. Jan Eliasson is the from 111 nations. Experts gathered to find out stig s. salgeback, glcd sweden in memoriam

Memorial Notices should be mailed away in Woodland Hills on June 5, South Chatham, MA died on Sept. 4, death was her husband, Leonard J., literature and the English language. with check or money order to Joanie 2013 at the age of 88. He was born 2013. He was born in Göteborg, Swe- and brother Ivan Carlson, Jr. Betty Since 1981, she was living with her Graham, 5838 San Jose Avenue, Rich- June 24, 1924 in Los Angeles and den and served in the Swedish army. Jean was born July 1, 1924 and joined husband, Gunnar, in Vimmerby, where mond, CA 94804, (510) 526-5512, va- [email protected] The fee is $8 for one joined North Star Lodge #106 in 1968. He was a pilot and a passionate sailor. Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 on June both of them were teaching at the folk column inch. Longer obituaries will be He is survived by his wife of 68 years, He owned a Toyota dealership and 15, 1945 and became a LIFE member. high school of the city. Throughout charged a flat fee of $25.00. All notices two sons and their families. loved working with cars. He was a her life, she was interested in cultural must be typed and written in a format Vasa member since June 8, 1967 and a SHIRLEY H. KIRCHNER, born matters and she devoted much time similar to what you see here. No news- CANADA member of Vinland Lodge of Cape April 11, 1927, passed away on June to literature and music. Within VOA, paper clippings. Cod No. 703 since May 17, 1985. 20, 2013. She was the beloved wife she served as cultural leader in the IRENE HOKANSON, 90, passed His loving wife Irene (Anderson) of the late John “Minnow”; dearest local lodge as well as DCL in DL 20 away on August 17, 2013, at Ed- predeceased him. He leaves relatives mother of Kimberley Horn (Michael), Southern Sweden for 4 years, and ARIZONA monton, Alberta. She is survived by in the U.S., Sweden, United Kingdom Jackie Germano (Peter), and John finally as GLCD Sweden during the her children, Robert (Carrie), John and Poland. Kirchner; loving grandmother of period 2006 – 2010. She wrote a lot Dr. Jon Rinnander (1942- (Susan), Sue (John), Joan, Margaret Nicole, Joey, and Michael Germano, of very interesting articles on various 2013) was a dear father, friend, scholar (Gary), and Leah; seventeen grand- MINNESOTA and Lea and Lily Horn. Shirley subjects and was an expert on the (Fulbright study), dedicated church children; twenty-five great grandchil- joined Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 world famous children’s author, Astrid worker, and gifted teacher. Jon added dren; daughter-in-law, Sharon; and Roy H. Halldeen, Jr., was born on September 13, 1998 and served as Lindgren, who also had her home in his articulate and enthusiastic touch to brother, Bill. Irene also leaves behind August 18, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN an Auditor. Vimmerby. In the field of music she Tucson VASA 691 events until shortly a large extended family and numerous and passed away July 25, 2013 in was leader of a local choir as well as before passing. friends. She was predeceased by her Orange City, FL. He joined Stenbock DALE O. SMITH, born October 6, for choirs within the Swedish Baptist husband, Ernie, and sons, Paul and Lodge #138 on February 6, 1953. He 1942, died July 25, 2013 at the age of Mission, and made several tours to the CALIFORNIA Bruce. Irene joined Local Lodge Skan- is survived by his wife, Peggy, sisters 70. Dale joined Oscars Borg Lodge US. The combination of music and dia No. 549 in Edmonton, Alberta, on Gloria Adolphson, Vivian Cushing, #172, Philadelphia on November 11, deep knowledge of literature got her RAGNHILD BESKOW, 93, native October 5, 1963. and Joyce Carlson; 2 nieces, 1 nephew, 1966 and served as lodge Treasurer engaged in cultural programs in many of Overammer, Sweden, passed away 2 great nieces, and 1 great nephew. He and Trustee of District 9. In addition other organizations, too. on May 2, 2013 in Corpus Christi, PAUL R.A. KRAUSKOPF, 63, was preceded in death by his father, to his wife of 49 years, Linda (Josefs- Gun Lith’s death is a great loss to TX. She met and married Hakon passed away on June 30, 2013 in Mor- Roy H. Halldeen, Sr., and mother son) Smith, he is survived by his sons her husband, Gunnar, two daughters Beskow in Stockholm and they soon inville, Alberta. Those left to honour Bernice and sister Vernette. Erik Smith (Dina), and Bryan Smith and two grandchildren, but also to the immigrated to the U.S., settling in his memory are his loving wife, Linda; (Liz) and his grandchildren Kayla, VOA and other organizations. the Chicago area. In 1983 retirement daughters, Lisa (Dave), Christine OREGON Matthew, Andrew and Timothy Smith; beckoned and brought them to Santa (Adam), Ronda, Shianne, Tricia, Shi- his step-grandchildren Dennis and WASHINGTON, DC Rosa to join family and friends and fairah, Shoshana and Odelia; seven HELEN PEARSON was born in Rachel Duffy. He was preceded in soon after transferred their member- grandchildren; siblings, Pauline, Don Portland, OR on August 22, 1930 and death by a brother, T. Louis Smith. A CLAUDE A. SMITH, JR., of Lands- ship in Siljan Mora Tuna Lodge 134 and Danny; father, Art; as well as passed away on March 1, 2013. She graduate of Drexel University and the downe VA died at age 85 on September to Linnea Lodge 504 in Petaluma. many nieces, nephews and friends. joined Nobel Lodge #184 on Novem- Stonier Graduate School of Banking, 1, 2013. “Bud”, a WWII and Korean Ragnhild was preceded in death by her Paul joined Local Lodge Skandia No. ber 20, 1959. Helen married into a Dale enjoyed a distinguished career in War veteran, worked for the U.S. Of- husband in 1990. She continued to live 549 in Edmonton, Alberta, on October Swedish family and quickly adapted banking. He was active with his sons fice of Personnel Management as a in Santa Rosa, near her many friends 5, 1987. to the many traditions. She was active in Boy Scout Troop 372 and Troop 175 systems analyst after retirement as a in the lodge. In 2004 she moved to TX with the Vasa Rosebud Youth Group and was a Silver Beaver award receipi- Captain in the U.S. Army. Beloved to be near family. Surviving her are her GEORGIA when her children were young. Helen ent. He was a member of Doylestown husband of Evelyn Smith, he is also son Robert, and her daughter Christina was predeceased by her husband Ove, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America, survived by two daughters and three and their spouses, 7 grandchildren, CHRISTINA PALM, 69, of Nordic and her son David. She is survived and served as Chairman, Board of grandchildren. Claude was a member 2 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great Lodge 708 in Atlanta, passed away by her children Steven, Janet, Laurie, Auditors for Buckingham Township, of Drott Lodge #168 since 1975. grandchildren and numerous nieces suddenly on September 12, 2013. Paula and John along with her nine PA. Dale loved the outdoors and and nephews. She was always an ac- Loving wife to Per Olof, they were grandchildren. spending time with his sons and their WASHINGTON tive participant in lodge activities, and married for 45 years and lived in families. He will be greatly missed. her lively spirit and warmth will long Johns Creek, GA and Örnsköldsvik, PENNSYLVANIA Sov i ro, Dale. LISA LARSON was born September be remembered. Sweden. Christina is survived by 26, 1973 in Chula Vista, CA. She her two sons, Jonas (Claudine) and BETTY JEAN (CARLSON) SWEDEN graduated from Mariner High School ELVERA GREGORY passed away Fredrik (Brian) and granddaughters KASTELIC, age 88, passed away in Mukilteo, WA and the University of on August 17, 2013 at the age of 92. Alexandra and Camden. A memorial in Willoughby, OH on June 10, 2013. Gun Lith, Vimmerby, prominent Oregon in Eugene. Lisa was a member She was born Oct. 7, 1920 in Los service took place on September 22, Survivors include her son Ken (Kathy) member of LL Westervik #679 passed of Frihet Lodge #401 in Seattle. She Angeles and joined North Star Lodge 2013 at Peachtree Road Lutheran Kastelic, and daughter Karen E. Ho- away on July 28, 2013 at the age of 85. passed away in June. We will miss #106 in 1980. She served many years Church at 3:00pm. cevar; grandchildren Leonard Kaste- She was born in Västervik and studied Lisa as she inspired us to get things as our Cultural Leader. Elvera is sur- lic, Kourtney (Bobby) Iorillo, Keith to become a teacher in elementary done. Her parents, Pat and Terry Lar- vived by two sons and their families. MASSACHUSSETS (Mary) Hocevar, and Brian (Evanthia) school, but added studies at the Uni- son and her brother Brian survive her. Hocevar; great-grandchildren Athena, versity of Uppsala in order to teach on EDWALD (ED) HOGLUND passed WALTER LARSSON, age 95, of Alexa, and Luke. Preceding her in higher level with focus on Swedish page 14 Fall 2013 / the vasa star District lodge news

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