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LODGE
CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES:
ROYAL
NORWEGIAN EMBASSY
dated: 27 March 2003 (click
to read) |
CULTURAL
SKILLS AT THE LODGE:
------------Through the years, the
lodge has engaged in unlimited cultural, social, and charitable
activities. The annual 
Syttende Mai
Fest, the Jul Fest, the
Leif Erikson Day observance, and the lutefisk dinner have
become community traditions; and the søt suppe, rømmegrøt, lapskaus,
and lefse have attracted hundreds to lodge functions. Norwegian
language classes, rosemaling, wood carving, “Norsk Lese Lag” (Norwegian
reading group), Hardanger embroidery, folk dancing, genealogy
research, craft classes, ethnic programs, pancake breakfasts,
chili suppers, chorus performances, corn feeds, lefse baking,
bløt kake demonstrations, bunad making, drill team performances,
and pot-luck meals have involved scores of members at the lodge
hall. Here, too, faithful volunteers have worked unceasingly to
construct and improve facilities and to enjoy life-long friendships.
See
the Centennial web page (klikk på mus å se HUNDREÅRSDAG
siden).
------------History
contributed by: Helny Ohnstad
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 Area:
324,220 sq km
Population: 4.769.274
Capital city: Oslo
Phone prefix:++ 47
Language: Bokmål & Nynorsk
Member of
EU: no
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| NORWEGIAN
CULTURAL SPORTS: |
SPORTS:
 Medals
Jerry & Shirley have each received their Bronze, Silver, Gold
and Enamel Medals in "Gangmerke" walking!
They have each logged 910 miles for the four awards… and
they still keep walking!
Congratulations to: Jerome & Shirley Kvidt!
Photo - Norsk Hostfest 2009
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Sports
& Fitness Medal Program
Sports & Fitness Medal Program contributed by Arden Shores
(aishores.gf@juno.com), Sports Director.
- The
Importance of Fitness: Sons of Norway recognizes
the importance of healthful activities not just to prolong
your life, but to improve the very quality of your life.
This Sports Medal Program, which originated in Norway, will
improve your attitude as well as your physical well-being.
- Something
for Everyone: No matter how young or old
you are, and no matter what your present physical condition,
the Sports Medal Program offers a fitness plan for you.
With doctor's advice, you can determine the appropriate
level. Then you are assigned point or mileage requirements
for medal qualifications that are within your reach. The
program is great because you don't need to be a natural
athlete - the only one you are really competing with is
yourself.
- Different
Levels, Different Medals: As you reach each
objective, you will be awarded different grades of sports
medals. Begin in pursuit
of the Bronze, then work yourself up to Silver, Gold, and
eventually Enamel (There is no longer a fee for the pins,
and only members can take part in this program). Set your
own pace-your program can be for just one medal or all sixteen!
 GANGMERKE:
(klikk
på mus) Download
the Record Forms here.
“Gangmerke” is a walking medals program. "Gang"
is the Norwegian word for walking, "merke" means
pin or in this case, level of achievement. If you like to
walk or use a treadmill, then you can earn the Gangmerke
medal according to your abilities or achievement.
 SKIMERKE:
(klikk
på mus) Download
the Record Forms here.
"Ski" is a true Norwegian word that is used in
the English language and "Skimerke" refers to
cross-country skiing. Of course if you have a ski exercise
machine, then you can use the mileage to qualify for the
Skimerke pin.
 SYKKELMERKE:
(klikk
på mus) Download
the Record Forms here.
"Sykkel" means bicycle. If you like to ride outdoors
or ride the stationary bike at the health club or in your
home, this is the program for you.
 IDRETTSMERKE:
(klikk
på mus) Download
the Record Forms here.
The "Idrettsmerke" (EE-dretts-merk-eh) Sports
& Fitness Medal program awards Sons of Norway members
for living an active lifestyle. While participating in a
wide range of fun, athletic activities, members earn points
towards bronze, silver, gold and enamel medals. This program
focuses on Distance, Duration and Sports Activities.
Some of the activities are:
Aerobics, Backpacking/Hiking, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball,
Bowling, Broomball, Curling, Dancing, Football, Golf, Handball,
Jogging, Kayaking, Roller skating, Rollerblading, Rope Jumping,
Soccer, Tennis, Walking, Volleyball, Water Aerobics, Weightlifting
and Wrestling. - FIRST: choose the pin that you would like to earn.
- SECOND: log into the web
site at the main office to download the Record Forms
or ask Arden Shores for a record card for the pin you would
like to start working towards.
- THIRD: we advise you to get permission from your physician
before beginning any exercise program.
- FOURTH: read the Record Form to find out what your goals
are for each session and record them.
- FIFTH: have someone initial your recorded efforts.
- SIXTH: when your Record Card is complete, submit it to
Arden Shores. He will check the record and order your pins.
The pins will be presented to you at a lodge meeting. Pins
are made available by Sons of Norway Headquarters at no
cost.
www.sonsofnorway.com - Go to Lodge Programming – Sports
Medal Program.
- Ski
- Fishing:
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| CHARITABLE
ACTIVITIES: |
Through
the years, the lodge has engaged in unlimited
cultural, social, and charitable activities. (HISTORY) |
| TUBFRIM
PROJECT: (Aid
for the handicapped)
- Gyda Varden member in charge: John
Schaffer , 772-6626
- Medical aid for children in Norway:
- All type of stamps
and phone cards are received
with thanks.
We give them a "new" value.
- Your used phone cards&
stamps can help provide medical aid for children in Norway.
Cut or tear off the corner of the envelope with the stamp and
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME IN THE BAGS OF CUT
STAMPS.
Or, if that's too much work, give the whole envelope to the Lodge
and we will do the rest.
- Call John Schaffer, 772-6626 or E-mail:nhojs1@hotmail.com
for information.
- Established in Nesbyen in 1928.
Postmaster Ditlef Frantzen took the
initiative to collect and sell used stamps.
- The quality of life for handicapped children
and youth is improved.
- Tuberculosis
research is supported.
- Today, TUBFRIM collects both used stamps
and used telephone cards. For more information about Tubfrim,
take a look at http://www.tubfrim.no/english/help.htm
- The first year a profit of NOK, 500 was made.
Profits in 2003 totaled NOK 520,000!
SUNSHINE
COMMITTEE PROJECTS:
__(Seeks
to cheer the sick and bereaved Gyda
Varden lodge members )
- Flowers
or a sympathy card
- June
service
to honor the memory of departed members.
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| PERFORMANCES
& EVENTS AT THE LODGE: (HISTORY) |
| Sons
of Norway has sponsored many Norwegian groups appearing in concert. |
ROYAL NORWEGIAN EVENT
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| ASSOCIATED
LODGES: |
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SISTER
LODGE:
- Sons
of Norway lodge: (Sister lodge)
BIRKEBEINER LODGE
Birkebeiner
Lodge, Postboks 484, N-2603, Lillehammer
- LILLEHAMMER
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CITY OF GRAND FORKS:
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SONS
OF NORWAY
During the early years of Sons of Norway, the officers decided there
should be a “Sign of the Order”. The meaning of the sign
of the order is as follows: Hold your right hand in front of you with
the palm of your hand towards you; point your index finger upward.
Fold the other three fingers toward the palm of your hand and then
place your thumb over the three folded fingers. The hand in this position
is then placed over the heart.
MUSIC:
(link
to lodge music) 
LITERATURE:
(link
to lodge literature) 