Board Elections This Month

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November 2022

Lodge Office Phone - (360)779-5209
Trolls' Den Phone - (360)779-2384

Sons of Norway Mission Statement
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and 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.

Lodge Elections 2023

2023 Lodge Board Nominations

President – Paul Anunson

Vice President – Scott Kankovsky

Secretary – Helen Wytko

Assistant Secretary - Megan Griswold

Treasurer - Pending

Membership Secretary – Mary Gerstel

Auditor 1 – Karen Zabinski

Auditor 2 – Amy Swenson

Auditor 3 -

Cultural Director- Michelle Meng

Youth Director - Kari Carlsen

Social Director Ashley Singer

Sports Director – Lorena Maxwell

Publicity Director - Pending

Foundation Director – Beth Farley

Editor – Joanne Graves

Musician – Kathy Haug

Historian – Kristi Durham

Counselor – Tony Smallbeck

Trustee 1 – Tim Larson

Trustee 2 – Sherry White

Trustee 3 – Jerry Block

Marshal 1 – Jaymie Cizek

Marshal 2 - Pending

Greeter 1 – May Mathiesen

Greeter 2 – Keri Kankovsky

This reflects nominees as of going to print. Nominations will be accepted from the floor. Please contact the lodge office if you would be interested in running for a position or would like to nominate someone. Elections will be at the November lodge meeting, Tuesday, November 8, at 7:00pm.

Poulsbo Sons of Norway 2-44 - President's Message

Hej all,
Happy November everyone! Hope you are doing well and enjoying the changing seasons. Much going on in the lodge as I think you will find as you peruse this edition of the newsletter to discover something to get involved in.
This past month the lodge has been involved in some great community events. The Vikings have participated in the North Kitsap High School homecoming with bonfire and the Halloween bonfire for the community complete with candy for the kids. The lodge royalty handed out candy on Halloween night with the other downtown businesses, we had the Liberty Bay Books author reading with David Williams that had over 75 people come, and the Sharenet dinner auction will be held at the lodge November 5^th to support the needs of the community. The pancake breakfast is attracting more people all the time, and plans are being finalized for the Julefest celebration December 3 that we all look forward to kick off the Christmas season. The lodge is continuing to participate and partner with the Poulsbo groups like the Parks and Recreation and Chamber of Commerce and Downtown businesses so we can make this a great place to live and belong. It is very encouraging to me as president of the lodge to see the excitement and vitality of lodge members as we make events that capture the hearts of our city and keep our Norwegian roots alive.
If you feel you can offer something to the lodge and have not been asked, we have opportunities for the right individual. Rental hosts and Friday night dinner leads are being sought out. And it would be great to start up Kafe Stua’s (Norwegian style lunch) again! I would love to talk to you about it sometime. See you down at the lodge!
Fred vaere med deg,
Paul Anunson

Lodge Parking
When the lodge is rented please park in the King Olaf or Anderson Parkway parking lots. Parking in the lodge parking lot is part of the rental contract. Please help us be good hosts!

Veteran's Appreciation Night - November 11

Sandra needs your photos for Veteran's appreciation night! contact her at gordy.sandra@gmail.com

Sons of Norway Scholarships
Son's of Norway International Scholarship Applications are now on line here:
https://www.sofn.com/foundation/scholarships/

The illustrated vintage "Je Vi Elsker" book is still available for a $12 donation to the scholarship fund. Books will be available at the November lodge meeting and the Nordic Market.

In Memorium
We remember our members who have passed away:
Sue Peterson

If you have recently lost a loved one or know a lodge member who has recently passed away please contact the office (360)779-5209

Weekly and Monthly Events at the Lodge

Monday 4:30-7:00pm - Youth folk dancing
Tuesdays at 7:30pm - Marine Room - Men's Chorus
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:45 - Informal Scandinavian music and dancing (first and third)
Thursdays at 6:00pm - Norse Room -Wood Carvers
Thursdays at 6:00pm - Trolls' Den - Trivia
Fridays at 7:00am - Marine Room - Rotary Breakfast
Fridays at 10:00am - Viking Room - Needle Workers

First Tuesday - Lodge Board meeting
Second Tuesday - Lodge meeting - 7:00pm Marine Room
Second Wednesday - Building Association
Third Tuesday - Vikings
Fourth Tuesday - Ladies Book Club 1:00
Fourth Wednesday - Building Association

2022 Coming Events

November

4 - Turkey Stack

6 - Vern's Famous Pancake Breakfast

6 - Seahawks vs Cardinals, Trolls’ Den, 1:05 pm

8 - Lodge Meeting and Elections

11 - Veterans’ Night

13 - CANCELED Paint and Sip

18 - Paella by Brian

22 - Skål Night Wine Tasting with Blair, Trolls’ Den

26 - Onesie Rave Party celebrating 50 years, Trolls' Den

27 - Lodge Decorating, 1 pm

27 - Seahawks vs Raiders, 1:05 pm

December

3 - Julefest and Nordic Market
3 - Lucia and Viking bon fire

4 - Vern's Famous Pancake Breakfast with Santa

9 - Chicken Fried Steak Dinner by Rhonda

13 - Lodge Meeting

17 - Trolls' Den 50th Birthday Party ( Disco Fever)

January

28 - Lutefisk Dinner

January: Soup Series - looking for crews!

February

4 - Building Association Auction

10 - Valisblot: Viking Bonfire

We are looking for volunteer crews!

Contact Jaymie: JaymieCizek@gmail.com

See our website at poulsbosonsofnorway.com or our facebook page for the latest information.

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Visste Du?
(Did you know?)

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was originally called the "Macy's Christmas Parade" to kick off the holiday shopping season. Held in 1924, the first parade included monkeys, bears, camels, and elephants borrowed from the Central Park Zoo instead of the traditional character balloons that have come to be part of the annual parade.

In Norway some people celebrate Thanksgiving, or høsttakkfest, like in America but on a smaller scale. The church celebrates with prayers about crops and with food for all. The date for høsttakkfest is not set, so the dates vary from early September to late October.However you celebrate Thanksgiving, we hope everyone has a wonderful, peaceful
celebration with family and friends.

District 2 Lodge Newsletters
District 2 - http://www.sonsofnorway2.com/home_newsletter.html
Leif Erickson - https://www.leiferiksonlodge.org/blank-page
Bothell - https://bothellsonsofnorway.org/Newsletter.pdf
Port Angeles - http://sonsofnorwaypa.org/newsletters.php

Around the District

November 5, Bothell Lodge Bazaar and Bake Sale
November 12 - Daughter's of Norway Bake sale and Boutique, Clinton (St Peter's Lutheran church)
November 18-19 - Normanna Lodge Everett Nordic Holiday Bazaar
November 19-20 - Nordic Heritage Museum Julefest