3D Third District Today November 2013 Happy Thanksgiving Land of the Vikings (LOV) is now on facebook The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and to provide quality insurance and financial products to its members.

Third District President’s Message For Americans, this is the month all of us take time to appreciate and be thankful for all we have in our daily lives. It's hard to believe that we are the only country in the world, along with Canada, to have the tradition of Thanksgiving.

The last part of that word is GIVING. The election of new officers approaches; this is a reminder that during the past few years, fraternal benefit societies have come under increased scrutiny due to their tax-exempt status. Because of this, it has become critical for societies, including Sons of Norway, to showcase the great volunteer activities that are being done by members in their communities. Therefore the implementation of a new position, Volunteer Coordinator, is to take place with officer elections for 2014.

The duties of the Volunteer Coordinator would include: -Seeking out volunteer opportunities within the lodge’s community. -Developing partnerships with other lodges and community groups to create a significant impact with volunteer activities. -Organizing members' involvement in lodge sponsored community service. -Working with the lodge publicity director to publicize the lodge's community service activities. -Coordinating with the lodge vice president to utilize volunteer activities as recruitment and retention tools. -Promoting community service to lodge members, by being an advocate for lodge members volunteering. -Providing detail reporting of lodge community events for the annual reporting to the American Fraternal Alliance.

Make sure that this new position is in place by the New Year. This position is vital to both the lodges as well to all Sons of Norway.

Rolf and I hope you all have that special time with your friends and family to enjoy the fellowship, reflect on your blessings, and be truly THANKFUL, for all that has happened in the past year.

Mange Takk - Alt for denne gangen Gail

Ask & Advertise ------Mentor and Mingle. 1 Vice President, Mary B. Andersen, VP Voice Treat your friends like family and your family like friends - Unknown

I grew up listening to that quote and many more; I wish I could remember half of these one line rules to live by. As we enter the holiday season lodge activities increase, requiring a concerted team effort; an exhibition of fraternalism at its best. Can we continue the feeling of fraternalism and camaraderie throughout the year? It can be challenging at times (said very lovingly!)

Many of our lodges will be having holiday fests and bazaars which will be open to the public. Some people will have their first interaction with Sons of Norway and your lodge. I would like to share excerpts from a note received by Norsk Carolina lodge - "I enjoyed the meeting…..I felt a sense of belonging……I didn't expect the heritage connection to be so strong but it is certainly there. It was wonderful and family-like to find people I have an instant attachment with. I look forward to more meetings." Wow, what a powerful note and congratulations to Norsk Carolina for exuding the fraternal spirit that binds us all.

If you attend a lodge holiday function as a member, always remember "when you are off, you are on" (I learned this little ditty preparing for a corporate event) meaning, you are a Sons of Norway member regardless of whether or not you orchestrated an event or are supporting an event by your attendance. You may encounter people like the person who went to Norsk Carolina's lodge meeting. Treat them like family. As you see your fellow lodge members sweating in the kitchen or staffing tables, treat them like friends and thank them for what they do for the lodge.

We are a wonderful organization full of kind, caring people and I am proud to be a part of it. Let's always continue to strengthen the ties that bind both within the Order and with prospective members.

Have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving!

All the best, Mary

From the 3D Secretary – Julia Nilsen Wishing you blessings of health, happiness and success on Thanksgiving and always. Just a reminder, that I would like lodge officer installation information from you so I can compile a schedule and most importantly honor your request for the District Officer of your choice to install your new board. If you are not changing officers this year, I need to know that as well. Please fill out the 2014 Officer Installation Form which can be found on the District 3 Website under Forms. Unfortunately, I can’t accept an email with your request as I need to have the form filled out. Also, the D-63 or Change of Officers Form is due by December 15th to SON, but if you can send it sooner it would be greatly appreciated. Also, please send me a copy as well as I will use this information to update the Membership Directory. ALL LODGES STILL MUST COMPLETE THE FORM EVEN IF THERE ARE NO CHANGES. Please mark your calendar for the District 3 Convention on June 11-15, 2014 in Albany, New York. The various committees are hard at work planning a great convention. Spend a few extra days in New York’s Capital Region and visit some of the historical sites and fabulous attractions that are in the surrounding area. Stay informed through the District Website and the District Newsletter. As always, if you have any questions call or e-mail me. Again, I wish you a Thanksgiving filled with joy! 2 Spotlight on Membership By Mary B. Andersen, 3D VP

“Nothing endures but change.” Heraclitus

This month, the spotlight is on……………..

This month we are going to focus on lodges that are changing the way they communicate. We have gone from the mailed letter to the internet, cell phones, texting, linkedin, Facebook , twitter and on and on. Collectively, these internet tools and many more are referred to as social media.

Wikipedia defines social media as "…. the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks". Digging a little deeper - A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific social media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual interests or goals."

Your lodge is a social network. You interact at lodge meetings and at events outside of lodge meetings. You communicate lodge events via your newsletters. Our Norwegian heritage is our mutual interest. To connect with our heritage and learn more about it is one of our goals. Social media can help maintain the connection and extend our reach. It allows us to continue the lodge experience even when we are unable to be physically present in the same room. Social media allows us to enhance our monthly (or bimonthly) newsletter with daily updates enabling us to keep in touch and to learn many interesting things about our heritage. Think of how powerful that is! It is powerful in terms of both retention of existing members and potentially attracting new members.

More and more of our lodges utilize Facebook to keep in touch with existing members and share information about our heritage, whether it is recipes, pictures of Norway, pictures of lodge events or just informative posts. In fact, Southern Star has created a new Board position - Social Media Director. The Social Media Director will be in charge of all things internet related and will work closely with the lodge's publicity director and social director. Talk about embracing change; congratulations Southern Star!

Check out a few of our lodges with Facebook pages (see box below). All loaded with great information. It’s an efficient and entertaining way to keep current with your lodge. Give Facebook some thought. I am going to mention a 3D Facebook page at our upcoming Board meeting. I will keep you posted.

Before you embark on a Facebook page for your lodge, download the Sons of Norway media policy. It can be found under lodge forms in the Management tab of the members' only section of the Sons of Norway website.

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” Wayne W. Dyer

You never know, maybe after you visit a few of these Facebook pages, you may change the way you think about it!

Norsk Carolina Norumbega Fredheim Hudson Valley Gulfstream Lodge Southern Star Drammen Loyal Lodge And don't forget Land of the Vikings

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CULTURE by Kathy Dollymore, Cultural Director This month we will discuss one of the approximately 192 Viking gods of Norse mythology. Who Was the Norse God Thor Thor the god of thunder is the most famous of the ancient Norse gods. He was the most popular god of the Vikings, even surpassing his father the chief god Odin. His mother is Jord and he is married to a fertility goddess named Sif. Their sons are Modi and Magni and they have a daughter named Thrud. Thor's assistant is Thialfi. Thor’s particular enemy is Jormungand, the enormous sea serpent who encircles Midgard, the world of human civilization. At one point he tries to pull Jormungand out of the ocean while on a fishing trip, and is stopped only when his giant companion cuts the fishing line out of fear. Thor and Jormungand finally face each other during Ragnarok, the huge battle between the Norse gods and the giants which ends the reign of the gods. Thor fights and kills the serpent but later dies from its poison. Thursday (Thor's day) is named after him. His modern day popularity has been perpetuated by the Marvel comic book character Thor and Thor the movie. The Vikings portrayed Thor as a very intimidating character. He was a large powerful man who had eyes of lightning, red hair and a short temper. There are many old Scandinavian stories of how he protected gods and humans from evil. It was he who chased away the frosts and called gentle winds and warm spring rains to release the earth from its bondage of ice and snow. He was also the god of the household and of the common people. In times of trouble the Vikings would pray to Thor for help before they would pray to any other god. His main weapon was a huge hammer called Mjollnir which would always return to him after being thrown. Thor was a good-natured, careless god, always ready for adventure, and never tired of trying his great strength. He could shoulder giant tasks with the greatest ease and slay bulls with his bare hands. For sport he sometimes rode among the cloud-veiled mountains, hurling his hammer at their peaks and cleaving them in twain. During the Christianization of Scandinavia (during the Viking Age) jewelry and other emblems of his hammer were worn as a sign of defiance. Thor wore iron gloves which helped him use his weapon effectively. The legend goes that during thunderstorms Thor rode his chariot, pulled by two goats named Tanngnost and Tanngrisni, through the heavens and how when he threw his hammer lightning would flash. He also wears a belt named Megingjard which doubles his already incredible strength. Thor had his own rune symbol. It is shown below:

4 Many soldiers and people in Viking times wore a small hammer around their neck for good luck. Many Norse temples had a ceremonial hammer in them. They would use them to bless various things, such as feats and weddings. Some accounts say that in the temples of Thor was a statue of Thor in a chariot being driven by his two goats. Thor was a very dominant god in Norway. In other places it appears that Odin was very prominent. Much of what we know about Thor comes from the Icelander Snorri Sturluson. When children were given their name and blessed they were often given the sign of Thor above them. Often, when there was a feast they would give the sign of Thor over the food much like Christians do the sign of the cross. Many names of places have Thor in it. Many peoples last name have Thor in it. Examples are Thorson, Thorgood, etc. Generally, these signify Norwegian ancestry. It appears that many people claimed descent from Thor in the Viking era. Stories (Myths) involving Thor, the God of Thunder. At one time there were supposed to be thousands of stories of Thor. Now only a handful have survived. One of the most famous is of Thrym, the king of a race of giants, stealing his hammer (Mjolnir). The giant will only return the hammer if Freyja, the goddess of love and beauty will marry him. Thor dressed as Freyja goes to Thrym. When the giant puts the hammer on Thor's lap (thinking it is Freyja) he quickly grabs it and kills Thrym and all the other giants.

Ron Martinsen, PR Director Website: Most of the website you do not need a password to access. You can get the President’s & Vice President’s messages, TDT, newsletter contest, district forms, LOV information, calendar of events, photo gallery, etc. at http://3dsofn.org/home.html To go on the blog or to list an event you need a password. You can get that through the sidebar on the “Calendar of Events” page. If you have a problem with your password, contact our webmaster Jim Dunagan at [email protected] Jim will send you a temporary password to get you started and then you can change that to your own password. Once your password is set, you can enter events. If your information is correct, I will approve your entry. Photos: Some photos I am receiving are not suitable for the Viking Magazine. Something with their resolution? Maybe it’s those camera phones (try to get .JPG photos). You can get the requirements on the website at the ‘Publicity Directors page for photos for the Viking Magazine. Anyway, they are OK for the TDT. The deadline is the 15th of the month for the TDT. Check out the 3D website at the web address above and look for information on “Constant Contact” e-mails when you receive them. From now on the TDT will only be sent out on Constant Contact or you can access it at the website above. Check out the “Calendar of Events” on the website and the zone reports in this TDT. I need photos from the Northern Lodges. Lodge editors, please try to send photos to me by the 10th of each month. Thank You, Ron Martinsen, 3D Pub. Dir. [email protected]

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Karin Gudbrandson McCadam, 3D Youth Director November is such an exciting time of year. Little children to boisterous teens to young adults (and some older adults, too) are now back in school. Many are involved in music, sports and other projects. It is a busy yet happy time for most people. Yet this is also a contemplative time: a time of reflection. Many of us set aside specific days to be grateful for all the blessings in our lives. Whether you tell the story of the Pilgrims, relate thanksgiving to a more spiritual theme, work in a soup kitchen for the holiday, or even all three, there is healing and reaffirming about being grateful! Can we carry this over to our lodges? Of course we can! Kids love to help others and what a wonderful opportunity to involve youth. Why not have a traditional canned food drive, if your lodge does not already have one. Have moms or dads go with the youth around their neighborhoods to solicit non-perishable food items. At the same time, hand out a lodge brochure or a flier telling about upcoming events, especially your Christmas parties. The kids will feel very connected to the lodge. Furthermore, it is another way to get the message out to the community that Sons of Norway has awesome cultural programs but also contributes to the local community. (Food can be donated to a local food bank, homeless shelter, shelter for victims of domestic violence or the local food pantry at an area church.) Be sure to follow-through with this effort by asking the youth to make a presentation of the collected items at the next lodge gathering. Award each one with a Gode Nabo (Good Neighbor) award! Take photos and get it into the lodge newsletter and remember to send copies to Ron Martinsen, our Third District Director of Public Relations. You don’t need a lot of kids to do this. You can start small, with one or two, but have them invite their friends. This is a fun activity and appeals especially to the 6-14 year old age group. Involve these kids now and then it is more likely they will stay involved with Sons of Norway in the future. Remember, they do not need to be of Norwegian descent: they just need to have an interest in the culture. (In Oslo Lodge we started in 2007 with one child, my then 7 year old son. He was the only one for 18 months. However now we have a number of kids who are members and others who attend regularly. Last Christmas we had 21 kids at our Juletrefest) So, in November, carry over the theme of thanks-giving. Does everyone in your lodge know the Norwegian Table Prayer? (It is officially recognized by Sons of Norway, so no need to worry about appropriateness.) November is a great time to teach this prayer to young and old. Practice it without looking at the words! November is also a super time to practice Norwegian Christmas carols. Invite young and old out to your November function and practice carols that everyone knows in English, but use the Norwegian words. Practicing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Norwegian can be lots of laughs! Wishing you a safe, happy and gratifying season of Thanksgiving. Med vennlig hilsen, Karin Gudbranson McCadam 6 Third District Youth Director

Mike McCadam, 3D Sports Director Mike McCadam Third District Sports Director Greetings! As the weather cools, some of us pick up the pace while others feel more inclined to head for a comfy chair or couch at home. Even if you are busy all day, chances are good that you still sit for the majority of the day. This used to be called a sedentary lifestyle, but there is a new buzz word, or term, being used. Instead of sedentary lifestyle, researchers are now referring this to “sitting disease”. Here is the reason for the switch: you can work out every day and still have “sitting disease”. You are probably as surprised as I first was when I read about it. What researchers are finding out is although work-outs are good (core body strength, cardio-vascular fitness, flexibility, et cetera), our bodies were not made to move primarily during a work-out and then be still for the remainder of the day. So, what can we do about it? Everything that we have heard all along about increasing the number of steps you take each day. Going shopping: park your car far from the entrance (unless it is late at night – remember safety comes first!) Need to get to the next floor or two in any building: take the stairs not the elevator. Feel like taking a nap: instead take a short walk around the block – your nap will probably be sweeter. Hey, are you waiting for that magic time when you will have a dedicated 45 minutes for an evening walk? Do not wait: it is better to take 3 or more shorter walks during the day! What does all of this have to do with Sons of Norway? We want you to be healthy! Some of us have better genes than others, but even those of us with good genes are having problems because of our American lifestyle. (Have you taken a trip to Norway and seen how much leaner, stronger and healthier they are than most of us? You get the point.) So, I’d just like to take this opportunity to remind you about our fantastic Sports Medal program. Sports Medals are earned within one year: start anytime! The twelve month period begins from the date you note your first activity on the recording form, such as Nov. 1, 2013 and then you have until Oct. 31, 2014 to complete all activity for the sports medal you are working toward. You do not need to take one full year to finish, but you can if you prefer. More information is available at www.sofn.com Remember, before beginning any fitness program, it is essential that you have an appointment with your physician regarding your current health and fitness readiness. Only then should you begin. Once your physician clears you for a fitness program, start slow and pace yourself giving your body time to adjust to the demands you place on it. Some discomfort is to be expected, but listen to your body! Listening and being aware will help you maintain and improve your health! Fraternally, Mike ([email protected])

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Zone 1 - Karen Olsen-Helmhold – Chairperson - [email protected] Ole and Lena’s Hawaiian Honeymoon was a great success After winning the lottery, Ole and Lena took 116 members and guests with them on their wild honeymoon to Wicky Wacky Island. The evening’s events were a collaboration of 4 Zone One Lodges and with the help from many others lodges proved to be fun-filled. Pictures tell the story better than words.

The voice in the volcano (Karen Olsen-Helmold) introduces Beach Queen Barbara (Barbara Berntsen) who welcomes Ole (Roy Berntsen) upon his arrival. Ole is greeted by the local hula dancers. ( Kris Rasmussen, Ken Olson, and Bob Mckeever) Father of the bride (Ken Johnson) welcomed the chance to fulfill his life-long dream to be a hula dancer.

Lena (Darlene Kern) finally arrives with their sons; Dylan and O.P. Andersen Olsen (Dylan Solberg & Bob Carlesen) and the Luau entertainment begins with King Kumana Wanna Lapskaus (Ken Olson) and Donny Ho Ho (Steve Connelly) 8

The entertainment continued with Tiny Tim (Grace Schumacker) and an appearance by the beetles (4 generations of Berntsens: Margaret, Daughter-in-law Barbara, Granddaughter Kristin Gottilla and great granddaughter Krystal Gottilla).

And, no Scandinavian luau would be complete without ABBA (Ken Johnson on guitar, Steve Helmold on Keyboard, Barbara Berntsen and Kristin Gottilla on vocals). Of course there were Luau games, Limbo and pass the coconut relay races to name a couple. (pictured below) 9

It was FUN, FANTASY AND FRATERNALISM at its best.

Zone 2 – Peter Hanson – Director The Fall Zone 2 meeting is scheduled for October 19th. The various Lodge delegates and Presidents will be gathering over lunch to make plans for the coming months with a focus on Zone sponsored events. We recently sponsored a pig roast at the Land of the Vikings which had good representation from the Zone Lodges and local folks who had heard about the roast. Hartford Lodge; Hartford Lodge is planning their Leif Erikson celebration meeting for October 20th. They have invited Dr. Christopher Johnsen, a chiropractor who has been practicing in Springfield, MA for the past 18 years. A new member of Sons of Norway, along with his wife Claudia, and 3 daughters, Freya, Signy and Brynja, he is of Norwegian descent, was raised in Hartland, CT and has had a lifelong fascination for mythology, especially Norse Mythology. He has been working on a series of books about the Norse Myths for the past five years. His first book in the series, Norse Gods & Goddesses, soon to be published, examines the relationships between Norse mythology, astronomy, herbalism and shamanism while also investigating parallels between the Norse, Greek, Indian and Persian mythologies. In addition to planning future meetings, Hartford Lodge is busy planning their 50th anniversary which will take place in April of next year. A 50th anniversary for a Lodge is a big deal and all of us in Zone 2 are looking forward to celebrating with them. Linda Miller, one of Hartford’s members recently won an Honorable Mention Ribbon for her entry in the annual competition at Vesterheim, the Norwegian American Museum, in Decorah, Iowa. She submitted a 16” by 2 ½” bowl done in Gudbrandal style. Maine Nordmenn Lodge: The Maine Nordmenn continued their tradition holding their new members dinner in October. There is always terrific food with this group and music was provided by harpist Danielle Langord. The Lodge was awarded $50 for increasing their membership by more than 3% in 2012, so, it is good to see their focus on membership retention and recruitment.

The ladies of the Maine Nordmenn Lodge dressed in their Norwegian finery.

Norumbega Lodge; At the monthly Lodge meeting in October, the Lodge members were treated to a presentation from one of their own, Chris Loken-Kim, about her trip to Norway earlier this year. Like most visitors to Oslo, Chris visited Frogner Park and became fascinated with what she saw there. After doing a lot of research regarding the park and the sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, she created a very interesting presentation regarding the history of the park and the famous Vigeland sculptures.

Gustav Vigeland sculptures at Frogner Park, Oslo 10

The meeting plans for November include a presentation by author Jeff Foltz who will speak about his novel about the Birkebeiner. Norumbega Lodge is very busy finalizing plans and operational issues for their annual Scandinavian Fair. This will be held on November 16th and it usually attracts about 900 visitors. It is the only external fundraiser for the Lodge and thus is very important to their budget for the coming year.

Dovre Lodge; Dovre lodge will be holding its annual potluck dinner on Friday October 18th. This is an annual event that is looked forward to by the members of the Lodge.

Zone 3 – Barbara Bensen – Director As we look at the month of November, we are reminded that only a handful of days remain until we welcome 2014. That being said, we also celebrate Armistice/Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. In the mix, we have Election Day and the start of the holiday frenzy! A busy time for the Lodges in Zone 3.

BERNT BALCHEN LODGE will hold its last Business Meeting of the year on November 17th, followed by cake, coffee and a Benefits Program by the Benefits Advisor. It must be noted that the Norwegian American Weekly newspaper had an article about their Scandinavian Fair including photos. Very impressive! The Zone 3 Director and her husband attended the October Business Meeting and joined Lodge members in the celebration of their 36th Anniversary. She made special mention of Bernt Balchen's community outreach. After commending the Reading Circle for their reading accomplishments over the past 10 plus years, she acknowledged their Adopt-a-Highway sign on the Lackwaxen River Road. Plans for the Norwegian language class were finalized at the meeting. Members are now making arrangements for their last year-end event...... the Lodge Christmas Party. FREDHEIM LODGE .....GRATULERER MED DAGEN as you celebrate your 90th Anniversary on November 16th. A great deal of work and effort on the part of the Planning Committee has made this celebration possible. In the past year, Fredheim has become more active and visible. Their ongoing membership drive has brought renewed interest in the Lodge and it has also increased membership. If you read their newsletter, you will notice there are a variety of Lodge activities taking place. So, a 100th celebration is within their reach. NANSEN LODGE extended congratulations to Astrid Petersen - Social Director who was honored at the Egar Foundations "Taste of Staten Island" Culinary Challenge for Charity. If you ever attend a Nansen Dinner, you will always find Astrid in the kitchen. Both the annual October Heritage Fair and the Oktober Fest were successful Lodge events. Their Election of Officers will take place at the November Business Meeting. Brother's Night is November 15th and includes a dinner and a show. Oh! Brother's, what are you up to now? Committees are now coordinating Nansen’s end of year events. NOR-BU LODGE had a food booth at Scanfest in Budd Lake. Lefse with hotdogs, soda and water was the fare of the day. The workers had fun, the profits were good and there is talk of doing this next year. The cooks will be serving a delicious pot roast dinner on November 3rd, 2:00 pm. Call Ingunn Pedersen 973-927-0996 and make your reservation now. Why cook if you don't have to! Doors open at 2:00 pm, on November 10th, for Nor-Bu's annual fundraiser the "Tricky Tray". Admission is $12.00 and includes one sheet of tickets, cake and coffee. The Business Meeting is November 17th followed by a Pot Luck Social. The program is about the "Kongsberg Armament”. NOREG LODGE had 60 plus guests and members attend their Brother's and Sister's Social. The roast beef dinner was scrumptious and so was dessert. The Nominating Committe will present the Slate of Officers for 2014 at the November Business Meeting for the members to vote on. Now, it is all hands on deck in preparation for Noreg's annual two-day Scandinavian Bazaar at the Old Bridge Municipal Center. The bazaar dates are November 23rd and November 24th. It's a great place to do your holiday shopping for those special gifts. You can also enjoy a bowl of homemade pea soup or lapskaus. Meatball dinners will be served, as well. If you have a sweet tooth, no problem! You can purchase a freshly made Norwegian waffle or a krumkake filled with raspberry and whipped cream. Nokolost, Norwegian candies, and other specialty items will be sold. Baked goods from Leske's Bakery in Brooklyn, and homemade cookies will also be available. There is something for everyone! PLEASANT POINT meets on the second Friday of the month. The next Business Meeting and Social is November 8th, at which time they will have Election of the 2014 Officers.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. If you are traveling to visit family or friends, have a safe journey.

Zone 4 – Kari Williams – Director It has been a very busy time, and my report may not include all lodges, since I will be away over Columbus Day Week-end and have to send the report a little early. Zone 4 lodges are busy planning the 2014 3D Convention, and some lodges are electing new officers for 2014/2015. I attended a dinner meeting at Fram Lodge Sunday Oct. 6th and they successfully elected the officers for the next two years, and will install them at the December Christmas Party. Leif Ericksson will be celebrated this month in many Sons of Norway lodges. FRAM LODGE: Officers for 2014/2015 were elected after a wonderful Norwegian Dinner, all made by the members. The Lodge will have their 5th Annual Craft Fair on November 3rd, including many of their own artists and crafters. They will also have a special Norwegian artisan, Linda Varney, a Koleroiser and wood carver. Member Bob Christensen made it possible for her to join them. NORRONA LODGE: October 20th was Halloween at the lodge, and the November meeting will be announced. HUDSON VALLEY LODGE: October 12th the lodge had a boat trip on the Hudson River followed by dinner at Mannerchor to celebrate Leif Ericsson. On Saturday, November 5th it is Men’s Night at 7 PM. SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY LODGE: The Lodge will have a business meeting on Saturday, November 16th. “The Norwegian Paperclip” will be discussed. 11 NORSEMEN LODGE: Norsemen’s 35th Anniversary at LOV was a well attended affair with good food and great entertainment. On October 20th the Lodge had a Halloween Party, and their business meeting will be Saturday, Nov. 9th at 1 PM. TROLL LODGE: The lodge’s Leif Ericksson /Octoberfest meeting of Oct. 4th had to be postponed, and took place on Friday, October 18th with Bratwurst, Potato Salad, Spaetzle, Sauerkraut etc. made and served by the members. The Annual Scandinavian Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 9AM to 4 PM at the Methodist Church with Great Vendors, good food, raffle, Scandinavian Bakery and more. OSLO LODGE: No report

Zone 4 lodge delegates will have a meeting at LOV Sunday, November 3rd, following the 3rd District meeting.

Submitted by Kari Williams, Zone 4 Director

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October is such a wonderful time of the year, between fun holidays, Leif Eriksen Day, Columbus Day and Halloween and beautiful weather! All of the Florida lodges enjoyed delicious meals and interesting programs during the month of October. Gateway to FL is the host of the 2014 International Convention in August 2014. Their members are all busy planning and preparing for all the events. Many interesting trips are in the works for delegates and guests at the convention. Also, there will be a Viking Auction and the money raised will go to the Sons of Norway Foundation and the 3D Charitable Trust. I am the chairperson of the Viking Auction and will be sending letters to the lodges, businesses and individuals throughout America, Canada and Norway within the next few months asking for items for the auction. At Gateway to FL’s October meeting they copied the Scandinavian Ladies Aid Luncheons enjoyed in the Midwest. Members brought hot casseroles, salads, buns, cakes and ice cream, yummy! They were asked to share their favorite hot casserole recipes. The dishes were judged after being eaten and the winner was awarded with a $25.00 gift card. The meal was followed by a showing of the movie “The Vikings” starring Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis. It sounds like it was a really fun meeting! Gulf Coast Vikings met at the home of members, Camilla and Mike Green. Everyone brought dishes to share for a Pot Luck Dinner. Many Gulf Coast Viking members attended a Norwegian church service at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Cape Coral, FL (West Coast). The Sjommans Kirken, Scandinavian Church in Davie, FL (East Coast) sends a minister 4 times a year to the Messiah Lutheran Church to perform a service completely in Norwegian. Gulfstream had their 43rd Annual Leif Eriksen Festival and Regatta Weekend from October 11th to 13th. This year they were blessed with beautiful weather (the last 2 years the regatta was canceled due to bad weather). The weekend started with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a raffle on Friday evening. Saturday, members and guests enjoyed shopping for beautiful rosemaled items along with many other things and hot dogs, lapskaus and meatballs for lunch. Everyone watched the 5 Viking Boats from Gulfstream, Suncoast, Sarasota, Gateway to FL and Lauderdale as they raced with their sails and oars. The winners were Gateway to FL, First Place, Suncoast, Second Place, Lauderdale, Third Place, Gulfstream’s Ladies won First Place for the Ladies Teams. Congratulations! There were people from everywhere enjoying the Festival and Regatta, even 4 legged ones! Among the visitors were 2 girls from Bergen, Norway visiting in America for 3 weeks, Charlotte and Annabel. Annabel was about 5 years old. The dinner was at Pietro’s on the River, the food, service and scenery were all GREAT! Numerous baskets were raffled off after the dinner. The Zone 5 meeting took place at the hotel that Sunday morning. Ron and I visited Lauderdale Lodge this month. Their President, Liva Willemsen made our visit very pleasant. It was the first time I ever visited that area and I was so impressed! The lodge meets at the Scandinavian Center in Davie, FL. They have a large piece of property with several buildings, a built in swimming pool and a fountain. All of the Scandinavian Flags fly in front of the buildings. The Norwegian Seaman’s Church meets at this location on Sundays. Willy Hansen of Willy’s Scandinavian Food Products (with the help of several members) cooked a fabulous Cod Dinner for about 70 members and guests! The soup that was served was sooo good! Willy made it with cod and shrimp and it was out of this world!!! During and after the meal, we were entertained with Norwegian and 50’s music and a table full of items were raffled off. Among the guests was a table full of men from the Netherlands. Port Orange’s members went to The Club House Restaurant for a meal and their meeting. Norseman Harbour is struggling to stay together. But, no matter what happens they will be there for each other and we will try very hard to help them. At Sarasota’s meeting members shared a Pot Luck Dinner. They were busy this past month preparing for their Annual Scandinavian Festival. Several favorite vendors and many new ones were at the Festival. The members served yummy open faced sandwiches, yellow pea soup and cream cake for lunch. Raffle tickets were sold for many great prizes. At Scandia’s meeting they had a choice of Brun Lapskaus or Sitron Krylling (lemon chicken) with Kardemomme Eplipai med gjetost (cardamom apple pie with gjetost) for dessert. Space Coast Vikings changed their meeting date to later in the month at MeeMaws Barbecue. At Sun Viking, they enjoyed a Surf & Turf Dinner (fiskebolle and kjøttkake) at their October meeting. After the meeting the members shared stories about how and why their families came to America. Suncoast was entertained by one of their members, BonSue Brandvik on “The Twenty Ghosts of the Belleview Biltmore”. She had become involved in a cause to protect, preserve and restore the historic Belleview Biltmore Hotel. Her work to help preserve the hotel inspired her to write a novel series. The first book in the series, “Pearls: Spirits of the Belleview Hotel” was written in 2012 and received outstanding reviews! Now, she is working on the second book of the series, “Ripples”. BonSue, also, wrote 2 children’s books. Tampa Bay enjoyed an Italian Dinner of Lasagna at their October meeting. Their new President, Dr. Paul Lenseth was originally from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He was in the Military Medical Corp and is an MD, specializing in treatment of hand injuries and problems. At their October meeting Tampa Bay collected donations from the members to go to the Foundation in honor of their lodge members who have passed away. In October, Vikingworld served lapskaus, salad and dessert at the meeting. After the meeting a video on Scandinavian Cooking hosted by a Scandinavian Chef was shown. The nominating committees of most of Zone 5’s lodges have been busy this past month getting their offices filled up for November’s elections.

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Zone 6 – Roger Corneliussen - Director Bondelandet Lodge, Fredriksten Lodge, Nordkap Lodge, Restauration Lodge & Washington Lodge Bondelandet’s October Program was a great success with about 70 attendees. The program was a joint event with the York, PA Jewish Community Center with a talk by Irene Levin Berman, the author of “We are Going to Pick Potatoes.” As a very young girl she spent the Nazi occupation with her family in Sweden. There were only about 1500 Jewish people in Norway at the beginning and about half were shipped off to Germany to the Death Camps. Her Father was active in the resistance and managed to arrange their escape to Sweden. Many relatives were not so lucky and the book is a compilation of stories of those who perished as well as those who survived. The talk was set off by a huge three dimension mural in the lobby of hundreds of people who perished. The features of the faces were based on actual photographs of those who perished. Their eyes seemed to say ”Are you going to let this ever happen again???” This program really made us think. I recommend this program very much to every lodge in the Sons of Norway. Bondelandet will have a program on Hadelund Glass, Friday October 18. Their Julebord is set for Friday, September 27 at 7:30 pm.

Fredriksten just returned from their weekend at LOV with 26 attendees. November 9 is their Flea market that is held the second Saturday in November. Our October meeting will celebrate Initiation of members who haven't been initiated in the past few years. December 14th is the Christmas party with the Danes and other Nordic groups as well. It will be held at the Bensalem Country Club where we had our 100th Anniversary party. Fredriksten will have their annual Fleamarket, Saturday, November 9. . Restauration Lodge has been busy since reconvening for the Fall Lodge Meeting Season. In September we had a welcome back event by describing our summer adventures as well as highlighting our Genealogy Group and Lodge Picnic. October saw a presentation by our Cultural and Social Directors about Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen followed by a 20 minute DVD presentation from the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark. In November, we will be having our off year elections, followed by President Marit Kristiansen directive presentation and a short cultural program. West Chester University has an exchange program with the American University in Norway and they have about 15 Norwegian Exchange students. In November, Restauration will be hosting a meet and greet event at a local eatery with the West Chester University exchange students and Zone 6 members are invited to participate. Roger Corneliussen, Zone 6 Director

Zone 7 “Happenings” - Ed McCarthy – Director Blafjell Lodge #646 in Salem, Virginia will be having their 17th anniversary dinner at the Roanoker Restaurant on the 26th of October. Congratulations to President Sharon Rohrback and the members of Blafjell Lodge Hampton Roads Lodge #522 in Virginia Beach, Virginia will be hosting a movie and popcorn night featuring the motion picture "The Heroes of Telemark". They will also be preparing for their annual Christmas bazaar on 2 November. Norsk Carolina Lodge #679 in Charlotte, North Carolina will have a program featuring various ideas of open- faced sandwiches. North Carolina Vikings #675 in Raleigh, North Carolina will have a program on the bunads of Norway, solje jewelry plus "What not to wear with your bunad." Southern Star Lodge #630 in Myrtle Beach will be going to a North Carolina winery for a wine and cheese tasting program followed by lunch on 13 October. Vennekretsen Lodge #678 in Atlanta, Georgia will have a program based upon a soup supper and Norwegian crafts. Drammen Lodge # 682 in New Bern, South Carolina has unfortunately decided to suspend operations for the reminder of the year.

Ed McCarthy Director, Zone Seven

2013 Recruitment Challenge 14 Have you heard about the 2013 Recruitment Challenge? Throughout the year, Sons of Norway Headquarters is looking for lodges with the most growth. While this seems like a straightforward recruitment contest this one comes with a couples twists! Instead of finding lodges with the most new members, we're looking for lodges with the highest percentage growth. What's the difference? Instead of rewarding lodges for bringing in new members, an equal importance is placed on retention. So,if your lodge only recruits 5 new members and keeps all your existing members. You can actually score higher than a lodge bringing in 10 new members but loses 8 of them. How does the scoring work? We're only including the count for full, adult dues paying members. For every 1% increase in membership, your lodge will earn 10 points. You can track your lodge's progress with the monthly membership reports sent from Sons of Norway Headquarters. There's one last twist - We're giving bonus points to lodges who recruit members 24 to 55 years old. Recruiting a husband and wife in their 40's? Your lodge will earn 2 bonus points, plus they'll help add to your overall membership growth. At the end of the year, the small and large lodges with the highest point totals will share their secrets in a 2014 issue of Viking!

You can read about Arthur Hansen in a story from The Hartford Courant by Christopher Hoffman at: http://www.courant.com/community/newington/hc-newington-norwegian-award-0409- 20130408,0,588480.story Perhaps this article should have been in the May issue of Nansen News for Memorial Day; Instead these American-Norwegians are in Nansen News for Fourth of July. Please copy and paste the web addresses into your computer and read the interesting articles. Thanks

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“With Love from Our Kitchens to Yours” 3D Cookbook update

We have received recipes that look so delicious it makes our mouths water, yet we still need more of your recipes! So the deadline for submission to the cookbook is extended to January 1, 2014. However, we know the holidays can become so busy, so please send in your recipes as soon as possible. Why not make this a fun project in your lodge? A name and a lodge name will be printed with each recipe. Or, if you have a grandmother or great- grandmother’s recipe from Norway, why not honor them? Instead of a Sons of Norway member name and lodge affiliation, you can simply put something like “Riskrem”, Tante Inga Olsen, Oslo, Norway, for example. Please send your submissions via email to [email protected] or to my address as listed below. We look forward to partnering with you to develop an excellent cookbook: one you’ll be proud to own and proud to give as a gift! Med vennlig hilsen, Karin Gudbranson McCadam, Ways & Means Chair Sons of Norway Third District 2014 Convention Committee

Let’s get your recipes and your names in print.

Please follow the instructions for submitting recipes. Handwritten recipes: Please use form attached. Print neatly and write legibly. Mail recipes to Karin McCadam, 103 Simmons Terrace, Syracuse, NY 13219

Typed recipes: If you prefer to type your recipe in a Word Document, then please make certain that all sections are included. Such recipes may be sent via an attachment in an email to [email protected]

Necessary Considerations: 1. Only ONE RECIPE per page. If more room is needed, continue on 2nd sheet. 2. List all ingredients in order of use in ingredients list and directions. 3. Include container sizes, e.g., 16-oz. pkg., 24-oz. can. 4. Keep directions in paragraph form – not in steps. 5. Use names of ingredients in the directions, e.g., “Combine flour and sugar.” DO NOT use statements like, “Combine first three ingredients.” 6. Include temperatures and cooking, chilling, baking, and/or freezing times. 7. Include contact info (phone #; email) with contributor name, in case of questions. 8. Any special recipe notes (anything other than ingredients, directions, contributor name, serving size, or recipe title) should be kept as a separate comment at END of form, as they may not be included unless we pay extra for it. 9. Your recipes should fit into the following categories: Appetizers & Beverages; Soups & Salads; Vegetables & Side Dishes; Main Dishes; Breads & Rolls; Desserts; Cookies & Candy; This & That (i.e., cooking for a crowd, canning, etc.)

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Category: ______Recipe Title: ______page ____ Contributor: ______Membership #: ______Lodge: ______Contact # / email: ______

Ingredients, use abbreviations: tsp. T. oz. lb. c. pt. qt. gal. oz. lb. pkg. doz. sm. med. lg. ______

Directions (remember time, temperature, utensils, pan size, etc.): ______Special Notes: ______

Even though the terms Norwegian and Lutheran might seem synonymous to many, there were in fact substantial numbers of Methodists among Norwegian immigrants. They were concentrated especially in Chicago; a Norwegian Methodist theological seminary was established in Evanston. Some Norwegians converted to the Baptist faith. There were also groups of Quakers, relating back to “the Sloopers” and Mormons who joined the trek to the “New Jerusalem” in Salt Lake City, Utah. Another church with a large number of Norwegians is the Salvation Army. ZONE 4 WELCOMES THE 3RD DISTRICT TO ALBANY, NEW YORK

JUNE 11-15, 2014

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"WHAT IS IN A NAME?" - Part 3

Sons of Norway and its lodges all have a rich history filled with the action and efforts of its members and traditions established over time. This history can also be seen in how a lodge was named. Have you ever wondered about the meaning of the name and its background? Over the next few issues, we will continue to give you a little information about some of the more unique lodge names. We encourage you to use this as a starting point to look up even more information about these lodge names on your own!

Special thanks to members who have contacted us in regard to the history of the naming of their lodges. If you would like to include additional information in the on-going “Lodge Naming” articles about your lodge, we encourage you to do so. Please contact us via Email at [email protected] or by mail at 708 Jewett Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314. Your participation in the expansion of our Sons of Norway history will be most appreciated.

Fraternally,

Theodore Thorsen (former 3d Cultural Director) Christine Thorsen (Social Director Fredheim lodge 3-242) David M Thorsen (Vice-President Fredheim lodge 3-242

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Henrik Ibsen #3-393 Instituted March 11, 1934 New York

Henrik Ibsen Lodge was named for the famous19th century Norwegian playwright, theatre director and poet. Henrik Ibsen is often referred to as “the father of realism” and he is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after William Shakespeare. Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” became the worlds’ most performed play by the early 20th century. He is widely regarded as the most important playwright since Shakespeare.

Lillehammer #3-252 Instituted January 16, 1995 New York, NY

Lillehammer Lodge was named after the Norwegian town in Norway that hosted the 1994 Olympics. This picturesque location, which overlooks the northern part of Lake Mjøsa and the river Lågen is surrounded by mountains making it the ideal location for the Olympics to be held.

Nansen Lodge #3-410 Instituted January 12, 1938 Staten Island, NY

Nansen Lodge chose to name their lodge after Fridtjof Nansen – the Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. In the final decade of his life, Nansen devoted himself primarily to the League of Nations, following his appointment in 1921 as the League’s High Commissioner for Refugees. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on behalf of the displaced victims of the First World War and related conflicts.

Nor-Bu Lodge #3-427 Originally Instituted as Norseman Lodge September 1942 B.U.L. – Originally organized in Novemer 1925

The idea of a merger with Norseman Lodge #427, Sons of Norway, took root in 1978. The decision to merge was officially approved by Bondeungdomslaget (B.U.L.) on April 14, 1978 and by Norseman Lodge a week later, at which time the name change to Nor-Bu Lodge was determined. The name Nor-Bu is a derivative of the names of Norseman Lodge and the Bondeungdomslaget.

Garborg Lodge #3-265 20 Instituted January 30, 1925 New York

The lodge was named in honor of the Norwegian authors Arne and Hulda Garborg, who came from the southern part of Norway where most of the members came from. Hulda Garborg was a Norwegian writer, playwright, poet, novelist, folk dancer, and theatre instructor. Both Hulda and Arne Garborg are probably best known for kindling interest in the “bunad” tradition.

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Veiled Peasant Girls (Tilstørte Bondepiker) From “Kitchen of Light” by Andreas Viestad 1 ½ cups bread crumbs 1 ½ cups heavy (whipping) cream 3 TBS. superfine sugar 1 ½ cups applesauce, chilled 2 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ cup chopped hazelnuts 2 TBS. unsalted butter In a non-stick pan, combine the bread crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and butter. Stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, heat over medium heat until the crumbs are uniformly golden. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, whip the cream until stiff. Layer the applesauce, bread crumbs and cream in individual glass dishes. (I prefer at least 2 layers.) The top layer should always be whipped cream, “veiling” the dish. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts and serve.

Kathryn Forbes 3/20/1908 – 5/15/1966 Kathryn Anderson McLean is mostly remembered by her pen name, Kathryn Forbes. She was born is San Francisco on March 20th, 1908. She was the granddaughter of Norwegian immigrants. Her grandparents immigrated to California in the late 1800’s. Kathryn married Robert McLean and they raised 2 sons. Robert was a carpenter. Kathryn started out as a script writer in radio, then she began to write short stories. Her most famous work was “Mama’s Bank Account”. The book was published in 1943 and it was based on her grandmother’s life in San Francisco. It shows the ideals, dreams and struggles of a Norwegian family in San Francisco during the 1910’s. The book was the basis for the play “I Remember Mama” by John Van Druten in 1944. The movie starring Irene Dunne was made in 1948 and, of course, we all remember Peggy Wood as Mama on TV. The TV series “I Remember Mama” ran from July 1, 1948 to March 17, 1957. Kathryn’s novel was made into a musical on stage twice. The first, adapted by Neal DuBrock & John Clifton and starring Celeste Holm was opened in Buffalo, NY in 1972. The second, a Broadway hit, was in 1979, starring Liv Ullman with music by Richard Rodgers. Kathryn wrote “Transfer Point” in 1947, it was a story about a daughter of divorced parents. Mama’s Bank Account” was based on her grandmother’s life in America. But, this last book was a story that was closer to her own childhood. Kathryn passed away on May 15th, 1966 in San Francisco and she’s buried at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma, California.

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Dole Horse The Dole Horse, also known as the Dole Gudbrandsdal or Dølahest, is a Norwegian draft and harness horse. They are known for their pulling power and agility. The Dole Horse originated in the Gudbrandsdal Valley and is thought to have been a descendant of the Friesian Horse. Archbishop Olaus Magnus mentioned the Dole Horse in one of his writings back in the 1530’s. The breed was established in the 1850’s. It is a cold blood breed and they are the largest of Norwegian horse breeds. They normally stand at 57 to 63 inches, weigh up to 1,390 LBS. and have a wide range of colors, including bay, brown, black, grey, palomino, chestnut and dun. The first official horse show was in Lillehammer in 1857 by the Ministry of Agriculture. These shows are still held today and run for 3 days. Only stallions that win prizes at the show can be used for breeding in Norway. If the stallion isn’t prized its offspring can’t be registered. The Dole Horse was originally used as a pack horse across Norway on mountainous overland trade routes and for farming and logging. They are still used today in the forests to help thin out the forest and transport logs short distances because they make less damage than a tractor or a truck. Today you can find the Dole Horse in stables and riding schools. For the past 20 years the Dole Horse has often been used for disabled people, dressage and jumping. For over 130 years, from about June 15th to September 1st the mares are released in a free range mountain area with chosen studs. The mare is bred in these areas and sometimes has her foals here. The owners don’t worry because the studs protect their herds very well from the predators. In 1998, a stud was found with deep cuts over his body, he had a very hard time breathing and was very weak after a bear tried to attack his herd. They found bear fur stuck in his wind pipe that he had pulled from the bear during the fight. During WWII, the horses were heavily used during the German Occupation. Marte, a Norwegian lady from Brumundal was the first person to bring a Dole Horse to America. She had married an American, Robert from Doyon, North Dakota and brought her horse Silver with her. In 2002, she and Robert showed Silver at the North Dakota Horse Classic. Many visitors at the show were interested in the breed. So, in the spring of 2003 they imported 3 more Dole Horses to the USA, 1 stallion and 2 mares. As of now, Silver and Svarten (the new stallion) have been to numerous shows in North Dakota and Minnesota. Svarten won Reserve Champion at the North Dakota State Fair.

INTRODUCING: "Norskie Annie"

Our Goodwill Ambassador Hospitality Night at the Leif Erikson Regatta Sock Monkey Weekend in Jensen Beach, FL. Gulfstream President created by Blafjell member Ingrid Hammen welcomes Sons of Norway members. Kathy Clark ..

Marci Larson accepting First Place Men’s Award for Gulfstream Women’s team accepting First Gateway to FL. at Leif Erikson Regatta Weekend. Place Award at Leif Erikson Regatta.

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Is this a Lapskaus Polse? Rowing can be fun.

What Kind of Viking Ship is this? 2 girls from Bergen,Norway (Charlotte & Annabel)

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Six Flags (U.S. Flag and 5 Scandinavian). At the Scandinavian Church & Center where The Norwegian Seaman’s Church & Lauderdale Meet in Davie, FL

The clean-up crew at Lauderdale Lodge. Willy Hansen’s Kitchen at Lauderdale Lodge.

Members helping Willy with his Cod Fish Dinner. The gang from Gulfstream Lodge came for cod.

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