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1 Hovedstad Posten Volume 43, Issue 3 March 2016 Fra Presidenten Board Meetings Third Wednesday of the Month at 5:30 At various locations. Call for details All members are invited Regular Meetings September May 4th Monday each month at 7:00 PM Columbian Hall 6794 Martin Way E Olympia, WA Need directions? Have a question about an upcoming meeting or event? Contact Linda Fialkowski norwaydreamer@comcast.net Next meeting March 28 7:00 PM Spring seems to be here albeit a rainy one. It is so nice to see the trees in bloom along with the crocus and daffodils. Let s hope the nice weather holds out for a while. Mange tusen takk to David Olsen, and his team for their help at the Ethnic Fest February13 th. The event was well attended and we had many visitors at our booth. Perhaps we will have attracted a few potential new members. Norway Day ~ well, it will be here before long. Plans are progressing well for our special event, April 16 th. I m sure you will all want to be a part of this special day so I will be working with you to find just that special niche just for you. The family of Sharon Dexter has, once again, given us permission to use her artwork in our publicity for which we are most appreciative. We are so fortunate to have the Stoughton High School Norwegian dancers perform for us. They will be performing at Panorama City March 23 rd at 1:30. I hope you will be able to attend. If not, they will be at Lagerquist Hall at PLU March 24 th at 7 pm. Many thanks to the families who agreed to host these students. With so many happy events to look forward to, it is so sad to comprehend the tragedy that struck the Tower family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they work through this most trying time. A special tusen takk to Linda Fialkowski for the fine job on the new, bright green 2016 membership directory. It will be difficult to misplace this one. Please help her keep the information current by advising her of any changes to your information. See you on the 28 th. Ha det bra! Joanne

2 Hovedstad Lodge 2016 Executive Officers President, Joanne Gray Vice President, Ken Olson Secretary, Nancy Hill Treasurer, Dan Konopatzke Counselor, Linda Fialkowski Program Directors Social Director, Jytta Wagoner Cultural Director, David Olsen Youth Director, Bob Dunn Support Directors Marshals Bill Hegge & John Gray Trustees Terra Hegge 3Yr Anne Vatshell, 2 Yr Corinne Tobeck 1 Yr Hostess Coordinators Aasa Sorebo Janet Osman Greeters Lori Gibson Elaine Dunn Editor Linda Fialkowski norwaydreamer@comcast.net Hovedstad Lodge Sons of Norway February 22, 2016 Lodge Meeting Minutes * MSP *Moved, Seconded, Passed The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Jerry Erikson, Zone 4 director, congratulated the lodge for being the first lodge to get their Lodge Achievement paperwork in this year. He also spoke about the District 2 convention which will be June 1-4, 2016 in Idaho and the Sons of Norway Foundation. Marti Brown, Sons of Norway Financial Services spoke about managing difficult conversations with loved ones regarding financial planning. A brief intermission was had for refreshments. Present at the meeting were Officers: 13; Lodge Members: 27; Guests: 4 There were no corrections or addition to the last meeting s minutes. MSP Reports: Vice President There are 2 scholarships applications that are outstanding. Treasurer Reported the checking account balance. An audit committee reviewed the 2015 records and they were found to be in order. Secretary We received cards from the Scandinavian Hour and from Sons of Norway Foundation thanking us for our support. There was a flyer from Tacoma Sons of Norway Lodge 2 announcing a Scandinavian Dance. The Bothell Sons of Norway sent a flyer advertising their Nordic Heritage Day which will be on March 12, Trustees no report Social no report Cultural The booth well attended at St. Martins Ethnic Festival. Doug Warne is going to be here next month to do a presentation. In April a Nordic Heritage Museum representative will be here to discuss the new museum Youth/Sports Director The Lodge has been given permission to have a plot at fairgrounds to plant a garden. Editor New membership book is out. One correction: Ken Olson s is correct in the listing, but it is incorrect under the list of officers. Sunshine Thinking of You cards were sent to Janet Carlson and Ruth McCausland. Old Business: Individual activity tracking sheets will be available at the greeting table each month. Please fill them out and turn them in monthly so they can be entered into FraternalsGive.org. Thank you to David and his crew for their efforts at Ethnic Fest. New Business: Donita Zblewski was initiated into the lodge membership. Elections were held for District 2 convention delegates The Delegates elected were: Linda Fialkowski and Nancy Hill. Anne Vatshell will be alternate. The Stoughton dancers will be here March 23, They will be performing at Peter G Schmidt Elementary and at Panorama City as well. Housing is still needed for a couple more of the dancers Norway Day Booster buttons are now available for $ The purchaser gets their name in the program and admission to the event. Advanced tickets are also available. People are still needed to bake cookies. Elaine Dunn received bronze and silver walking pins Good of the Order: There are cooking classes scheduled at the Scandinavian Center at PLU. Norwegian cooking classes will be on March 9, March19, and March 22. A Swedish cooking class will be on March 16. They start at 10:00 am. The cost is $5.00 and no registration in needed. The next meeting will be March 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Respectively submitted, Nancy Hill, Secretary

3 NORWAY DAY APRIL 16th Norway Day will be April 16 th so mark your calendars. Our plans are well underway for the 10 th annual event this year and this promises to be one of our best years. Booster buttons are now available from any lodge officer for just $10. Let s see how many boosters we can get. Cookie bakers are always needed as the Bake Sale sells out very quickly. We never seem to have enough goodies. A lot of the visitors make the Bake Sale their first stop. Maybe our Norwegian Waffle station will be their second stop right along with a complimentary cup of coffee. Invite your friends and mark your calendars! Norwegian Prime Minister to talk terror and refugees with Obama President Barack Obama will welcome the leaders of five Nordic countries on May 13, with extremism and terrorism chief among the topics up for discussion. Also on the table at the US-Nordic Leaders Summit, which comes after a similar meeting when Obama went to Sweden in September 2013, will be the refugee crisis in Europe. Norwegian PM Erna Solberg said the meeting would be a good opportunity for Nordic leaders to display their solidarity. "I look forward to meeting President Obama together with my Nordic colleagues in the White House. The meeting will consolidate the strong ties between our two countries, and between the United States and the Nordics," she said in a statement. "From the Norwegian side, we have long been pushing for a stronger Nordic cooperation, also internationally. The meeting with President Obama will give us a good opportunity to deepen this cooperation with the United States," Solberg added. Joining the Norwegian PM will be the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. There will also be a state dinner in the evening hosted by Obama and his wife Michelle ~ Check Out Your Bookcases! At our April meeting, our Cultural Committee will be hosting a Book Exchange. Look through those books you ve already read, and think about bringing them in to donate, or exchange for a new topic! They can be Nordic themed or not! You ll be hearing more about it from our Cultural Director, David Olsen.

4 Leading the Way: Innovative Leadership Conference 2016 As you may have read in the February Viking magazine, the International Convention will once again play host to one of Sons of Norway s most forward-thinking and educational events: the Innovative Leadership Conference. This day-long seminar, which is being held on August 24th in Tacoma, WA, is sure to be a premiere event that will help you strengthen your leadership skills! Whether you are interested in helping your lodge succeed or improving your professional leadership skills, the Innovative Leadership Conference will help you attain your goals. This year s event will be both an extension of the last conference by continuing to discuss the topics of leadership and teamwork, but will also educate attendees on new topics, like conflict resolution and strategic planning for lodges. More importantly, everyone who attends will be given implementable tools and techniques, which will deliver tangible results. The goal of this event is to help members strengthen their leadership skills and provide them with the tools they need to succeed, both within Sons of Norway as well as in their professional lives, says Erik Evans, Sons of Norway s Communications Manager. One of the most important elements to Sons of Norway s future success is strong leadership skills at all levels of the organization. Like the overwhelmingly successful 2014 event, this year s ILC will help build strong leaders and, we feel, will make Sons of Norway stronger overall. If you d like to learn more about the event or register today you can visit the 2016 International Convention website at As we approach the International Convention in Tacoma this August, Sons of Norway is inviting all members to showcase their talent and artistry by participating in the 2016 International Folk Art Competition & Exhibition! Exhibit your work or compete in 13 different categories, like Rosemaling, Hardanger embroidery, Norwegian Weaving and Figure Carving! Space is limited, so preregistration is the only way to ensure your spot at this year s event. To preregister, download materials from and follow submission directions before August 5 th. Scholarships Scholarship deadline is March 28th! To qualify for a Hovedstad Lodge scholarship, you must be either a member, the child or grandchild of a member, in good standing, who has been active in the lodge at least 3 of the past 5 years. See a scholarship committee member for an application!

5 Western Washington Welcomes... The Stoughton Norwegian Dancers is a group made up of Stoughton High School students who perform authentic Scandinavian dances. The group began in 1953, with their first performance in Stoughton's own Syttende Mai (Norwegian Independence Day) parade. Today, they share their talents all across the United States, entertaining young and old and hopefully leaving behind an increased awareness of Norwegian heritage. It will be our pleasure to welcome this talented group to the Puget Sound area for their Spring Tour in March. They will have stops in Seattle, Poulsbo, McChord Air Force Base and two, right here! On March 23rd, they will dance in the morning at Peter G. Schmidt school in Tumwater and in the afternoon, they ll perform at the Panorama City auditorium, which will be open to Sons and Daughters members. That means we ll get a chance to see these fabulous kids up close and personal! I ve seen them before and I can promise you it ll be a fabulous performance. Member News Mange Tusen Takk to Bill Hegge! Bill won the 50/50 drawing at the February meeting and donated his winnings back to the lodge! Congrats to Elaine Dunn! Elaine earned both Bronze and Silver Gangmerke Medals for the Sports awards. Congratulations to our District 2 Convention Delegates! Joanne Gray Nancy Hill Linda Fialkowski Alternate Anne Vatshell If you are interested in attending the convention as a visitor, ask one of the delegates for more information

6 Mark Your Calendar March 23 Stoughton Dancers at Panorama City March 24 Stoughton Dancers at Lagerquist Hall at PLU March 27 God Påske Happy Easter! March 28 7PM Regular Meeting, Doug Warne from the Scandinavian Hour KKNW 1150 AM 9-10AM Saturdays, will be our guest April 16 NORWAY DAY April Norwegian Heritage PLU April 25 7PM Regular Meeting- Nordic Heritage Museum Help us get 200 likes! (We need a few more) Hovedstad Lodge #94 If you would like your newsletter ed to you, in color and days earlier, please me at norwaydreamer@comcast.net Hostess Coordinators Janet Osman and Aasa Sorebo Hovedstad Posten Editor Linda Fialkowski 8108 Afflerbaugh Ct SE Olympia, WA 98503