THE NOR-BU NEWS
October 2008
Lodge web address www. nor-bu. org
Lake Telemark, NJ
Volume 5 Number 18
President
Joseph Zarnitz
973-267-2052
Vice President
Richard Olsen
973-625-1041
Counselor
Judith Eriksson
973-584-6907
Secretary
Evelyn Karpack
973-627-5634
Financial Secy
Irma Bergland Lafko
973-983-9479
Cabin Director
William ( Billy) Karpack 973-664-0489
Social Director
Ingunn Pedersen
973-927-0996
Treasurer
Anne-Lise Meisner
973-989-5559
92 West Shawnee trail, Wharton, NJ 07885-2923
Editor
Joyce R. Svendsen
973-207-6555
PO Box 60, Belvidere, NJ 07823 Zitschy@aol.com
B.U.L Cabin
Lake Telemark, New Jersey
Pen and Ink Sketch by Don Tripp ‘94
.
Lodge and Area Event planner:
A Zone Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008
at 2:00 PM at Nansen Lodge. All members are welcome to
attend. Delegates must attend all meetings.
October 13-17 LOV Class in Flat Plane Carving and
Rosemaling.
OCTOBER 18 – Saturday 6:30P Leif Erikson Month
Kjøttkaker Dinner! Please see flyer in this issue! Make
reservations early!
NOVEMBER 9th- Tricky Tray!
NOVEMBER 15 – Saturday 6:00P Foundation
Month Menu: To be announced
Committee: Edith & Kjell Ring, Cookie Davidson
DECEMBER 20 – Saturday 6:30P Julefest
Exceptional food and entertainment Reservations
Required Cost: $20.00 Committee: Larry & Linda
Fredricksen, Marianne & Bill Matyola,
Grethe & Eudene Carey, Linda Hand, Arlene Fosse, Fran
Johanson.
Deadline for submission of materials for publication is the 20th
of the month prior.
Scandinavian Flat Plane carving classes at LOV
Want to start a new hobby and learn about carving some
caricatures, Yule Nissans, or some Santa’s? Twice a year
at LOV, there is an up to 5 day course available to learn
about Scandinavian flat plane carving. In your first 5 days,
you can learn to carve a face and go home with a couple
of finished pieces! Tools and supplies can be purchased
there from the instructor Joel Hull. While the class is going
on, there also is a rosemaling class being taught as well,
so many have a partner in the other class. The cost of the
class is only $20 a day (not including supplies or tools),
plus the lodging at LOV. Joel Hull is a retired teacher;
graduate of Lehigh University and a student of Harley
Refsal since 1991. He teaches adult education classes at
Suffolk Community College and seminars at the Fletcher
Farm School in VT. Joel is the recipient of the Gold Medal
of Excellence in Woodcarving at Vesterheim, the
Norwegian Museum in Decorah, Iowa. He is President of
his local woodcarver’s club and writes for Woodcarving
Illustrated Magazine. The next week of classes is from
October 13th to the 17th, with arrival Sunday afternoon or
evening on the 12th. Come on out and join us!!
Greetings!
Carl Andersen
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
For you internet junkies …
Sign up here for new videos of Sons of Norway!
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Kyle Brescher, Lise Meisner,
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And Marco Ceruso
Let’s make sure they feel right at home.
We also like to share other important news with the membership
so send that in too. Graduations, retirements, new homes, new
hobbies, new jobs, grandchildren, and marriages or what ever.
GOD BEDRING
Feel Better soon
Booster Club Members
We’d like to send get well wishes
to the following members;
Debbie Aagre, Susan Karlsen, Birgit Svaasand, Bill
Nostrand, Elvy Vedvik, Susan and Howard Corneilson,
Evelyn Miller, Charter Member Gladys Leggat.
Hope you will all feel better soon!
**************
NOTIFY Sunshine Lady, Sister Evelyn Hammaren,
973-584-8249 ASAP if you know of anyone who is sick,
or if you wish to extend congratulations to someone, for
whatever reason. It only takes a minute to call.
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GRATULERER MED DAGEN
October Birthdays
Happy Birthday -have a good one!
Marie Herseth Kenote
Ranveig Bentzen
Joan Horak
Gabrielle Thompson
Oddmund Sakariassen
Ellen Tonnesen
Synnove Soland
Allison Conerly
Diane Sherwood
Phyllis Weisnet
Lillian Jensen
Sven Skjolberg
Christine Christiansen
Sean Tonnesen
Anne Lise Meisner
Eryn C. Swenson
Susan Domas
Marylynn Gulbrandsen
Marianne Matyola
Sissel Venger
Karen Tonnesen
Olav Christiansen
Gordon Ryersen
John Karlsen
Marian Sanders
Ivar Larsen
Raymond Cody
Rita Kugler
Rachel Idland
Margaret Kristoffersen
Lori Eriksson
Robert Gerding
Irene Findley
Anstein Tjornhom
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10/29
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10/30
10/31
Remember, if you would like us to wish you a special HAPPY
BIRTHDAY and you don’t see your name here, please inform the
editor so that we can include you.
* Expires__
Anne & Ernie Andersen ................................ 4/2009
Walther Andersen .......................................12/2008
Eileen & Stu Anderson ...............................12/2008
Eleanor Arnell ..............................................4/2009
Ingi & Ole Badshaug ...................................10/2008
Lilly Bensen ..................................................2/2009
Jenny & Fred Berntsen ...............................10/2008
Sigrid Bjelland ...............................................3/2009
Kari Brescher ..............................................10/2008
Joan Cosgrove ...........................................10/2008
Joe Carlsen.................................................11/2008
Linda & Jay Decker ....................................11/2008
Theodora Duncan .......................................05/2011
Judy Eriksson .............................................10/2008
Gail Garnett ................................................10/2008
Audun & Margaret Gythfeldt .......................10/2009
Alan & Barbara Hanenberg...........................9/2009
Dagmar & Jimmy Heien .............................12/2008
Gisela Haugenes .......................................5/2009
Art & Vega Heldela .......................................4/2010
Carol & Gerald Ingraham..............................5/2009
Lillian Jensen ..............................................10/2008
Barbara & Peter Johanson .........................10/2008
Frances Johnsen........................................ 11/2008
Stan & Hessie Kjekstad ......................... 12/2008
Edith & Andy Karlsen ....................................9/2008
Rita Kugler ..................................................11/2008
Dolly & Arne Landvik-Larsen ........................9/2008
Gladys (Samuelsen) Leggat .......................12/2010
Bjorg & Daniel Lema................................... *6/2008
Gerda & Allen Lindstrom.............................10/2009
Kari Liseth.....................................................3/2009
Claire & John Loken .....................................1/2011
Mari Svensen MacPeek ................................5/2009
Helen Maltby .................................................1/2009
Margit & Bert Mattson ...................................4/2009
Doris & Russell Nelson ............................... 1/2010
Anna Nilsen ................................................12/2008
Agnes & Sig Nystol .......................................6/2009
Mary & Harry Ostevik ...................................8/2009
Emma Osvold ……………………………… 11/2008
Arne Pedersen..............................................5/2010
Marilyn Pettersen…………………………….12/2010
Mildred Ronlund .........................................11/2008
Marie Ross……………………………………..5/2009
Ruth Ruediger.............................................11/2009
Per Rygh, Norway ........................................4/2009
Martin Salvesen ............................................2/2010
Wendy & Carol Schutz ...............................12/2008
Ann & Richard Seitz………………… ……….9/2009
Barbara & Roy Selland .................................9/2008
Gladys & Thor Stene ....................................5/2009
Joyce Svendsen ...........................................1/2009
Roy & Rigmor Swensen................................9/2010
Sig Syvertsen................................................1/2010
Robert & Mary Thompson...........................10/2009
Gwyn Anne Thompson................................10/2009
Mary Ellen Thompson..................................10/2009
Garth Eric Thompson...................................10/2009
Gindy Dale Thompson.................................10/2009
Garon Keith Thompson................................10/2009
Gaye Elaine Thompson................................10/2009
Alice Thoresen .................................. .........10/2008
Britt & Jan Thorsen, Norway ........................ 2/2009
Anstein & Arlene Tjornhom……….............…5/2009
Ellen & Richard Tonnesen ........................... 2/2009
Alfred & Harriet Ulversoy……………………..5/2010
Kristi Vaiden ................................................. 5/2009
Olav & Elvy Vedvik........................................3/2010
JOIN US FOR ‘CULTURAL NIGHT’
Boosters in Memorial
Marit Laber
Marion Rygh
May
May
2009
2010
Saturday, October 18th, 2008 – 6:30 PM
“KJØTTKAKER” DINNER with all the
trimmings
If you would like to support the newsletter you can
become a booster for a $ 10.00 donation.
Thank you for your support!
Dear Friends,
I’m a 37 year old male that has Cerebral Palsy. I was
recently approved for independent living
and hope to move in June to a United Cerebral Palsy
home in Rockaway Township.
I will be 1 of 4 housemates and will need personal
care givers to support me with my daily routine,
including assistance with the following,
• TRANSFERRING WITH HOYER LIFT TRACK
SYSTEM
• PERSONAL TASKS
• MEALS
• HOUSEHOLD TASKS & TRANSPORTATION If
you or a friend is looking for a part time or full time*
job, please call me for details. It will
include evening and / or weekend hours. Training
available.
*full time includes medical benefits
Thank you, Arthur C. Crane 973-625-1353
COST - $10.00 PERSON WITH PAID
RESERVATION
BY OCTOBER 10th
(After that it will be $15.00 person)
We would like to have a display of “Norwegian Artifacts”.
Please bring any that you might like to show us.
If they are from a specific area, please mark this on them.
Here is my reservation for the KJØTTKAKER DINNER!
October 18th, 2008
NAME__________________________
PHONE________________
NO. OF PEOPLE ________ $ _____AMOUNT
ENCLOSED
Please make check out to NOR-BU Lodge # 3-427
Return to: Peg Gerding
53 Sutton Ave.
Totowa, NJ 07512
Regular events at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church:
This and That….from your Editor
Norwegian Church Service every Sunday at 11am,
Business Lunch Buffet Oct.1st 12pm – 2 pm.
Smabarnstreff: Every Thursday from 12 - 2 pm
Kvinneforumet Seagull: Every second Thursday 12-4
pm
Octoberfest at LOV was a wonderful 3 days of
laughs, food and fun. I highly recommend it to
anyone, if you can get a reservation for next year!
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church, 317 East 52 nd St, NYC
212-319-0370 or www.sjomannskirken.no/newyork
Please support the nominating committee Richard Olsen – Chairman, Judy Eriksson, Evelyn
Karpack, Kjell Ring, Jan Kristiansen.
Say YES when they call YOU !
Dan Rude
Dec. 5-7, 2008
newly elected Sons of Norway International
President for the 2008-2010 biennium.
Land of the Vikings
th
30 Anniversary Celebration
a full weekend planned,
culminating with
A GALA Dinner Dance on
Saturday Night, with Live Music
Bunads welcome for Saturday night!
Regular cost for the weekend
Find rates on website www.sofn3d.org or
call Bev
Plus a $25.00 entertainment fee
Per Person
Reservations Are Being Taken Now!
Home for Sale, Belvidere NJ
$ 289,900.
Huge side by side duplex!
Over 3,000 sq ft house alone. One side is 4 BR, LR, FDR,
EIK, Lau Rm. Rented for $1,300 per mo. – tenant pays
utilities. Other side is 3 BR, LR, FDR, Kit and Dining area,
enc. Porch. Each side is like a separate house, with 2
rooms each in the attic and a separate basement. Built in
1875, this has a wrap around porch and sits on 1/3 acre
with a 2 car garage. No flood insurance required! Perfect
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973-989-5559
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Sons of Norway Unveils New Mission
Statement
As many of you may know, one of the hotly debated issues
at this year's International Convention was our Mission
Statement. In fact, there were two separate resolutions this
year that hoped to adjust the mission statement.
Proponents of both resolutions felt that the current mission
statement was not in line with our current members
backgrounds and that it was too exclusive. The proponents
felt that because many of our lodges are located in areas
with a large Nordic community we needed to be more
inclusive in our mission.
After much debate on both resolutions, the end result was
a hybrid compromise that the delegates felt better
represented our members and the work we do. So, without
further adieu, the new Sons of Norway Mission Statement
is:
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to
preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate
our relationship with other Nordic Countries, and provide
quality insurance and financial products to its members.
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Entered Lodge Eternal………..
We are sad to report the passing of
Jens Overland of Bellingham
Washington and Ingrid Sopher of Bowie
Maryland. Both were former Nordic Lodge
members.
Martin O. Jacobsen
80, veteran, husband, father
Rockaway – Martin O. Jacobsen died
Saturday Sept. 6th 2008 at his home. He
was 80.
Born in Brooklyn, NY Mr. Jacobsen
resided there and the Port Morris section of Roxbury
Township prior to moving to Rockaway seven years ago.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council
3665 of St. Michael’s Church in Netcong and served in the
Marine Corps.
He was the loving husband of 56 years of Frances (Vaia)
beloved father of Margaret Morrissey, Theresa Antonelli,
John Jacobsen, and Francesca Basile ; adoring
grandfather of four; cherished great-grandfather of three.
He is also mourned by his brothers Joseph, Paul, Andy
and Raymond Bakos and their families. His mother
Margaret was also a member of Nor Bu Lodge until her
passing.
The family request any memorial donations be made to St.
Michael’s Church, 4 Church St. Netcong, NJ 07857 or St.
Bernard’s Church, 446 Mt. Hope Rd. Wharton, NJ 07885
or to Dialysis Center of Northwest Jersey, 175 Righter Rd,
Succasunna, NJ 07876.
Our sympathy to all who mourn.
Our condolences to all their family and friends.
Rest in Peace dear friends.
________________________________________
Rest in Peace
Lawrence Flanigan Jr.
Passed on to eternal rest June 7th
2008.
He was a long time member of NorBu Lodge and had been ill for the past
few years.
Our condolences to his wife Anne and
his children, Larry, Lisa Salberg and Lynn Perry as well as
his grandchildren and his many friends.
Larry was a fire chief in the Rockaway Township Fire
Department at one time and very well known and liked.
Norona Lodge is celebrating its 50th anniversary at
the Park Ridge Marriott on November 22, 2008.
Nor-Bu Lodge will purchase two tickets a $75.00
each. The cost will be split among those attending.
Please see Joe Zarnitz if you would like to go to this
event.
IMPORTANT REMINDER !
Please be sure to double check all doors, lights, etc.
and to adjust the heat before locking up the cabin for
the night.
There have been several times recently where the
coffee pot was left turned on and the front door was
left unlocked!
Also the small refrigerator behind the bar is to be
turned off and the door left ajar. Please .
Joke from Loyal Lodge newsletter…
Look out for Norwegians
from Minnesota or
Sven and Ole's Get Rich
Quick Scheme
Ole & Sven are on vacation in Texas and walk by
a store window with the sign, "Suits $5.00 each,
Shirts $2.00 each, Trousers $2.50 a pair."
Ole says to his pal, "Sven, look at dat! Ve could
buy a whole bunch dese clothes, take 'em back to Iowa,
sell 'em to all da dumb Yermans up dere, and make a
fortune!"
Ole continues, "Now ven ve go in dere, don't
you say a vurd, okay? Yust let me do the talkin''cause if
dey hear your accent, they might tink ve're ignorant
Norvegians, and dey von't vanna sell dem clothes to us.
Now, I'll talk like I'm a Texan, so dey von't know".
Ole and Sven go in and Ole says with his best
fake Texas accent,
"Howdy, y'all. Ah'll take 50 of them there suits at
five dollahs each, 100 of them there shirts at two dollahs
each, and 50 pairs of them there trousers at two-fifty each.
So, Ah'll just back up mah pickup and...
" The owner of the shop interrupts,
"Ya'll are a coupla Norwegians from Minnesota,
ain't you?"
"Vell . . yah," sas a surprised Ole "How'd you
know dat?"
The owner replies,
"Cause this here's a drycleaners.”
THE ZONE SPORTS MEDAL
CHALLENGE
Here is how it works:
1. Each zone in the 3rd District will compete against each
other.
2. The object is for each member of each lodge to start the
Sports medal program….. NOW!
3. This annual program will be from June 1st 2008- May
31st 2009 and also June 1st 2009-May 31st 2010 and the
winning zone for each year will be announced the 2010
convention in June.
4. The awards will be provided by the 3rd District and have
not yet been determined. Just start moving now.
For further information ask our Sports Director or check
the 3 D web site.
It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s healthy!
Don’t miss Rosemaling at Land of
the Vikings (LOV)
Rosemaling classes are also offered at LOV (see
previous post regarding Wood Carving). All levels of
ability are welcome, from beginner to advanced. A
copy of the course outline will be provided before the
class. Two classes are available this year: 1. The
week of Monday, October 13, Friday October 17. 2.
The week of Monday, October 20, Friday October 24.
Students generally arrive Sunday afternoon and
leave the following Saturday. Class fee for the
rosemaling is $ 125 (and a goodie for coffee breaks)
plus the cost of lodging at LOV. The class will be
taught by Eldrid Arntzen. Eldrid Arntzen is a
Norwegian-American artist who has been painting in
a variety of rosemaling styles since the 1960's. Her
work was chosen as the Gold Medal winner in 1987
and the Peoples Choice Award in 2003 at
Vesterheim, the Norwegian-American museum in
Decorah, Iowa. In April 2004 Eldrid was an invited
panelist and teacher for the first international
symposium on rosemaling, organized by Vesterheim.
This significant honor situates her among the leaders
of this folk art form, artists and symposium
participants such as Nils Ellingsgard and Sigmund
Aarseth from Norway. She is one of only a few in the
United States who are excellent painters of
rosemaling styles from so many districts. She goes
beyond technical competence in each style to create
a design and execution expressing a degree of
individuality within the traditional form, not altering
the form but extending it with lively respect. Go to
http://www.ctheritagearts.org/index.php?id=70 to see
some of Eldrid’s rosemaling; you will learn from the
best!!! LOV, nestled in the northeast corner of
Pennsylvania, is the cultural and recreational center
for District 3 of the Sons of Norway; the fall foliage
should be beautiful at this time of year. Go to
http://www.sofn3d.org/Lov/LOV_Home.html for more
information about LOV. Come on out and join us!!
Contact LOV directly at (570) 461-3500 for more
information.
Date(s): 10/13/2008, 9:00 AM - 10/24/2008, 5:00
PM
Location: Land of the Vikings
Sherman, PA 18847-8922 USA
Phone: 570-461-3500
Email: vikingland@tds.net
Web
http://www.sonf3d.org/LOV/LOV_html
Site:
Nor-Bu Lodge
Calendar
October 2008
* Call Evelyn Karpack to see if Game night is still on 973- 627-5634
Sun.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
1
Fri.
Sat
2
3
4
10
11
Norwegian
Language
Class 7-9 pm
6
5
7
8
Zone meeting
at Nansen
Lodge
2:00 PM
12
___________
PM Arrival at
LOV for class
9 Leif
Erikson Day!
Norwegian
Language
Class 7-9 pm
13
* Flat plane
carving
classes at
LOV 13-17th
>>>>>>
19
26
20
27
14
Chorus
15
Board
Meeting
7:30 PM
All members
welcome
>>>>>>
21
28
Chorus
16
Norwegian
Language
Class 7-9 pm
22
Game Night
7:00 PM?
Deadline for
Dinner
reservations
17
Bring stuff for
the tricky
tray….>>
6:30
Reservations!
25
23
24
Norwegian
>>>>>
Language
Class 7-9 pm
Game Night
7:00 PM?
Call Evelyn
30
31
29
Norwegian
Language
Class 7-9 pm
18
Meat Ball
Dinner
Trick or
Treat ?
*Event not held at the Cabin
Skandinavian Baking !
Kransekaka, Fyrstekake, Real Whip Cream Birthday Cakes, Marsipan Cakes, Danish
Kringla, Sticks, Julekake, Napolean Cakes, Knepbread.
"Wheat and glutenfree cakes."
973-601-3462
ask for Gunnar
October 2008
At our September meeting we showed a DVD all about Norwegian-American
immigration which included a short, but impressive clip showing the construction of our
original NorBu “BUL cabin”. To see this old movie with workers seemingly everywhere
swinging axes, sawing, and pushing wheelbarrows was truly impressive. Brother Richard
Olsen said the piece was “Truly a Treasure” and many of us agree.
The movie also showed another side of the immigration: The immigrants forced
to live in the Staten Island dump during the depression, the forlorn letters from mothers
whose sons had emigrated to America never to be heard from again, the other hardships
faced by immigrants on their arrival in the land where the streets were said to be “paved
with gold”. These are things that we knew, but rarely think about.
It should be remembered that our organization was forged and tempered in
another tough recession, that of the 1890’s, where the Norwegian immigrants banded
together to share their meager resources to get through the tough times and in doing so
formed both the insurance & fraternal arms of the Sons Of Norway.
Our thanks should go to Anne Lise Meisner for getting the DVD and to Kari
Bresher who spent days transcribing and then translating the text into English for us.
There’s much more on the DVD than we showed, perhaps we’ll show more at some
other meeting.
Fraternally
.Joe Zarnitz
Nor-Bu Lodge President
Christmas time is fast approaching……..!
Learn how to make "Fattigman" (or "Kleiner" as they are called in Denmark).
Date: November 22nd. 2:00 PM.
Start your Christmas baking in the company of friends and learn something new at the same time.
A donation to cover the cost of ingredients will be determined, depending on participation.
Maximum 5 "hands on" students, with spectators welcome.
Best of all -- bring home your own baking.
Please sign up with Edith Ring, 973-770-2034. First come, first accepted as "bakers".
Third
District
October 2008
Ralph Peterson
Third District President
Publication of District 3, Sons of Norway
NEW IMPROVED! Website: http://www.sofn3d.org
Hei alle sammen !
Well by now most of us have had our first fall meeting, organized our nominating committee (if
needed), got our bazaar assignments lined up and are ready to go. Fall is here!!
I was invited to visit the Vikings of the Smokies Lodge in Knoxville TN where they were presented
with their charter and charter pins. They are already over 70 members and growing. Just like our
new lodges they are a very dynamic lodge.
Our Charlotte lodge needs a bit of help. They have 37 members and are looking for 3 more so
we can plan their Institution. If you know of a potential member in that area have them contact
the NORSK Carolina President, Carol King @ ckingnc@bellsouth.net . They already have two
membership events planned for the fall but a little help would be good.
Our Insurance Department in Minneapolis has applied for a license that will allow us to sell
insurance in Georgia. When it is approved we will able to sell insurance in all D3 states except
Maine, Vermont, Delaware and West Virginia. Plans are being made to apply in Maine in the
future. Our insurance department is looking for additional Financial Benefit Counselors in D3. If
you know of someone who would be interesting in working for the SON Insurance Department
they should contact Len Carlson at 800-945-8851.
There are a lot of SON activities going on in D3 in October and many of them are listed on our
WEB site so check it out, http://www.sofn3d.org/. The events are also found in the “3D Today”.
Our Sports and Recreation Director has organized a system of Sports Medal competition
between the Zones. Check the September issue of 3D Today for more details. I hope that you
participate.
I am on my way to earning an enamel medal in the Sykkelmerke category if I don’t slow down
this month. If I can do it you can do it. This is an excellent way for our Heritage members to join
us in a SON activity. Let’s put a run on the Sports Medal stores in Mary’s store room in
Minneapolis. For more information on the various categories of Sports Medal Competition check
out the SON web site and look for the members benefit section after you login.
While you are logged in to the web site, check out the Cultural Medal program. There are
several, they are well prepared and you should find something there that will interest you.
I just heard that the District Golf outing in Myrtle Beach was very successful. We all thank
Brother Keith for all his hard work on that project. I understand that we had close to 40 golfers
and many more at the banquet. Perhaps next year we can even do better.
Have you checked out the new SON blog? If not, please do so, they have very interesting news
there. You can find it at http://www.sonsofnorwayblog.blogspot.com/
I am looking forward to meeting many of you at the Gulfstream Leif Erikson weekend. It should
be a wonderful time. Check out the events section on the SON web site for all the information.
Fraternally,
Ralph Peterson
President
District 3 Sons of Norway
November 9th Sunday
at the Sons of Norway Nor-Bu cabin
Oslo Drive, Lake Telemark, Rockaway NJ

Doors open at 2:00 pm
Calling begins at 4:00 pm
Admission $10.00 and includes Coffee & Cake and
tickets too!
SUPPORT THIS EVENT WITH THE DONATION OF A TRAY – ASAP! Or, if you would rather, a
monetary donation is also acceptable; but again, please do not wait to get this money to Richard
Olsen. The committee has to go shopping for the prizes and of course needs time to prepare the
room prior to the event. Bring any items (new of course) to the lodge before the event. This is
important. We need donations of trays valued at $20.00. If unable to make up a tray please send
a donation so that we can get some special prizes, or make up trays as needed. Trays can be
brought to the lodge at the October meeting or call Richard to make arrangements.
If you would rather donate please make checks to Nor-Bu lodge and send to :
Anne-Lise Meisner
973-989-5559
92 West Shawnee trail, Wharton, NJ 07885-2923
Or Call Richard Olsen, event chairman at 973-219-7699
We are also looking for people willing to assist in set up and clean up. Will you help?
WARNING TO ALL GPS USERS GOING TO LOV !
If you are planning to use your GPS to help you find your way to The Land of the
Vikings, better check that route! Several people, myself included, have found that we
were directed to a dirt road, more like a mountain trail when following our GPS to LOV.
The route out was no better with the directions leading to back country roads rather than
the major highways. In the future I will follow the directions on the LOV web site and
leave the Garmin at home.
Joyce R Svendsen
Editor
Third District officers, following their installation
at the Third District Convention, June 8, 2008
Back row - Publicity Director Mary Andersen, Youth Director Evelyn Karpack,
Zone 6 Director Kathy Dollymore, Zone 5 Director Carol Anderson
Zone 4 Director Arnold Johnsen, Zone 3 Director Joan McKillop,
Zone 2 Director Judith Mack,
Zone 1 Director Kris Rasmussen, Cultural Director Karen Doty,
Sports Director, Phil Nelson
Front Row - Counselor Louis Olsen MD, Vice President Gail Ekloff, President
Ralph Peterson, Secretary Marci Larson, Treasurer John Gregg.
In the District….
Leif Erikson Weekend Celebration
The 37th Annual Leif Erikson weekend celebration will be held
Friday through Sunday, October 10, 11 & 12, 2008 in Jensen Beach, FL.
For out-of-town guests planning to stay at the Best Western Motel, 7900 S. Federal Highway,
Port St. Lucie, the rate is $79.00 per night. Call them direct at (772) 878-7600 for reservations.
They will reserve a block of rooms for SofN until Oct. 3.
The Hospitality Room will be held at the Best Western on Friday, October 10 beginning at 4:00
p.m. Finger foods will be served and there will be poolside music for your listening enjoyment.
The banquet will be held on Saturday, October 11, at the Jensen Beach Women’s Association
Clubhouse, 3550 NE Sugarhill Ave., Jensen Beach, FL – cost is $35.00/pp for a wonderful buffet
. We are happy to announce that Sverre Risdal of Norway will be our entertainment for Saturday
night! He plays Gammelddans (Norwegian old fashioned dance music) as well as American
standards, country western, and other toe-tapping fun songs and dances.
The Leif Erikson Festival and Viking Boat Regatta will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the
Jensen Beach Causeway. This festival is open to the public.
Vendor tables are available at $15.00/table – Scandinavian items only.
The famous “hot dog lady” will be there, a cake wheel, craft booths, rosemaling by Monika Hoerl
and Scandinavian jewelry - there will also be plenty of lapskaus, Swedish meatballs & cold drinks
for everyone!
Please send money for reservations to: Jay Wise, Treasurer, Gulfstream Lodge, 2829 Rainbow
Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981.
For more information you can go to the Sons of Norway website under events. Come and join us!
If you have any questions, please email gulfstreamlodge3514@yahoo.com or go to our web site.
www.geocities.com/gulfstreamlodge3514
Date(s): 10/1/2008, 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Various Locations
Jensen Beach, FL USA
Phone: 772-233-2133
Email: gulfstreamlodge3514@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/gulfstreamlodge3514