S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 the NYHETER BOTHELL SONS OF NORWAY 2-106 President’s Message Dear Members: I wish to thank all who participated in the Syttende Mai parade in Ballard. Queen Kay and King Bob were once again smiling and waving to the crowds and were a big hit with the kids. Princess Julia was aglow in the back of Mike’s MG and it was fun to hear the kids call her name. To all the others who participated in the parade representing Bothell Lodge I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your devotion to the lodge. As we were trying to count heads we believe we had around 40 members and friends in the parade. HIP HIP HURRAH. As we prepare to move into the summer months I want to thank everyone for all of the time and work that you have put into the lodge in the last 5 months. Preparing and running all of the classes and events that we have hosted here at the lodge is above and beyond reproach. Selma and her crew putting together the Rummage Sale and its success as well all the donations from our members made for a great sale. All of our members work hard and your efforts have not gone unnoticed. I appreciate all that you the members do to make Bothell one of the most talked about lodges in the district. As I look thru the summer we have the Fourth of July parade, Border Fest, Steak Fry at Trollhaugen, District 2 Golf tournament and many other activities. Make sure you check your Nyheter, for all the upcoming events and classes here at the lodge and elsewhere. Remember, as the summer approaches be careful and have fun. I look forward to seeing all of you at the summer events and again in the fall. Be safe in your travels and remember if you have not talked to someone lately give them a call or get together you will love the feeling of getting together and sharing a little friendship. Again I wish to thank all the members for the hard work you are doing to keep our lodge one of the best in District 2. Have a Great Summer Bill Save the Date! Lodge Night Steak Fry Lodge Night June 18 July 18 August 20 6 pm Social 6:30 pm Dinner – Hot Dogs & Burgers 7:30 pm Program & Meeting Annual Steak Fry at Trollhaugen Lodge 6 pm Social – Classic Car Show 6:30 pm Dinner – Potluck & Steak BBQ 7:30 pm Program & Meeting Activities start at 11am Dinner: 3:30 pm THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 2015 Lodge Officers, Trustees and Support Officers Executive Board: President Vice-‐President Counselor Secretary Financial Secretary Treasurer Trustees: Bill Hicks 425-‐672-‐0194 James Wraalstad 425-‐823-‐0247 Carleen Lorenz 425-‐357-‐9020 Marlene Bissell 425-‐337-‐4007 Bob Schertzl 425-‐582-‐2211 Bill Fosmoe 206-‐782-‐5175 Officers/Directors: Social Director Asst. Social Director Cultural Director Membership Sports Director Youth Director Publicity Director Marshall Assistant Marshall Inner Greeter Outer Greeter Greeters: Financial Counselor District 2 Information: Kay Schertzl 425-‐582-‐2211 Keren Thompson 425-‐736-‐4073 Selma Snaring 425-‐385-‐2144 Joan Wraalstad 425-‐823-‐0247 David Williams 206-‐484-‐3743 Seth Tufteland 206-‐605-‐4112 Laurie Beach 425-‐949-‐7094 Kristine Mohar 206-‐465-‐8938 Marlis Pehling 425-‐488-‐4545 Trish Lundeen 425-‐483-‐5640 Joyce Burlingame 206-‐362-‐4156 Freda Howard 425-‐672-‐4508 Molly Thompson 206-‐546-‐2962 Jerry Label 425-‐640-‐9830 www.sonsofnorway2.com Sons of Norway Blog: www.sonsofnorwayblog.blogspot.com Trollhaugen Lodge www.trollhaugensofn.com 2014-‐2016 2014-‐2016 2015-‐2017 2015-‐2017 2015-‐2017 2015 2015 Chris Hicks Mike Nelson Tap Ames Wayne Lawson Ivar Thompson Ken Howard Mary Lawson Seth Tufteland 425-‐672-‐0194 425-‐486-‐5275 425-‐894-‐0034 425-‐398-‐0689 425-‐736-‐4073 425-‐672-‐4508 425-‐398-‐0689 206-‐605-‐4112 Support Officers: Librarian Editor Webmaster Website Sunshine Musician Auditors: Foundation Dir. Historian Marlis Pehling 425-‐488-‐4545 Joan Wraalstad 425-‐823-‐0247 Martin Ng 425-‐487-‐6688 www.bothellsonsofnorway.org Eileen Hippe 206-‐365-‐1774 Carol Garberg John McTernan Marion Vedell Judy Trueb Vicki Nelson OPEN **This information is for official Sons of Norway business use only. Use of this information for solicitation or commercial purpose is a violation of the Sons of Norway privacy policy and is strictly prohibited. The Nyheter is a publication of Sons of Norway Bothell Lodge 2-106. The Nyheter is published 10 times per year. January through May, a Summer edition, and September through December. Articles for publication for the month must be submitted no later than the 21st of each month. Please submit your article via email only. (no phone or verbal submissions) to: editor@bothellsonsofnorway.org.THANK YOU. Bothell Sons of Norway Membership Information Adult Membership (24 years or older) $48.50/year Spouse Membership Heritage Membership (15 years old & younger) $43.50/year FREE Unge Venner Membership (16 – 23 years old) $28.50/year (with parent or grandparent Adult Membership) FREE Fees Are Current as of January 1, 2015 and membership forms are available by the Bothell Lodge front door. Completed applications should be given to the Lodge Vice-President or Financial Secretary for review by the Board and an acceptance vote by Lodge Members. 2 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 Scholarships Awarded Carl Stavney Carl Stavney, Jordan Meyer and Sydney Dybing were each awarded a $1,000.00 Ray Berg Memorial Scholarship at the May Lodge Meeting. The son of Eric Stavney, Carl will graduate from Shorecrest High School in Shoreline. Carl has been in the Running Start Program attending classes at Shoreline Community College and will continue to take classes in the fall majoring in creative writing. Besides being busy with Ultimate Frisbee, Writers and Glee Clubs, Carl is a volunteer with the Food Bank and Friends of the Hylebos who work to keep our communities green and healthier. He has also been active with the Bothell Lodge youth group and helping with many functions at the Lodge. Carl stated he has always enjoyed stories and his long time goal is to create stories and characters that make people think and ask questions. The granddaughter of Robert Dybing, Sydney will graduate from Liberty High School in Renton. She will attend Washington University in St Louis studying geology, geosciences or physics. She has won awards for her scholastics and high PSAT score. She has balanced her scholastics as president of the Robotic Club and belonging to Physettes, a girl’s science club, section leader in band, varsity swim team , soccer and working in the Discovery Corp at the Pacific Science Center for over 3 years where she came up with several hands on activities so children could understand the concept of ultrasound. Her long-term goal is to earn a PHD and do research. Sydney Dybing The grandson of Randy and Carol Garberg, Jordan will graduate from Kamiak High School in Muklilteo and has chosen to attend the University of Washington in the fall and major In Physiology. He became a physical therapy patient after injuring his back and during his recovery found a passion for therapeutic rehabilitation and proceeded to volunteer at the clinic after his recovery. He has been a member of the National Honor Society, Vice President of DECA, played baseball all four years in high school including the Bombers Select Team and did an internship at Cascade Rehabilitation Associates in Mukilteo. His future goal is to earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and own and operate his own clinic. Jordan Meyer Camp Scholarship Awards Congratulations to Diana Hicks and Will Phillips who are this year’s camp scholarship awardees. Each was awarded $300.00 toward their camp fee. Both will be going to Trollhaugen. 3 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 Trustee Corner I would like to thank, Mike Nelson for be Trustee of the Month, for the month of May 2015. The Trustee of the month is to check the Lodge inside and out, at least once a week during the month. He or she can check the Lodge at their convenience for possible problem’s, water leaks, doors or windows left open, trees or branch’s down, if the heat has been turned down and all lights have been turned off. This is very important in the summer months; because of the Lodge being used less and not as much traffic coming through. The Trustee’s for the summer months of 2015 will be as follows. June – Chris Hicks July – Ivar Thompson Aug – Seth Tufteland Sept – Wayne Lawson Silent Auction – October Meeting Since a great time was had by all who participated in the Silent Auction last October we are going to do it again at the October Lodge Meeting. This auction benefits the Ray Berg Memorial Scholarship Fund. This auction along with the sales from the raffles, calendars, note cards and memorial donations allows the lodge to award scholarships to college bound high school graduates. Please keep this auction in mind when you are traveling and shopping this summer and would like to donate an item and support our youth. Enjoy your Summer! Laurie Beach Scholarship Committee Chairperson Thank You Mike Nelson, Lead Trustee Lefse Class I will be having a Lefse Class on Saturday October 17, 2015. 9:00am - Noon. We will be using the Lodge recipe from Elesa Hanson. Each student will learn to cook, rice, pat, roll, bake, turn and cool potato Lefse and take some home to share with their friends and family. We will provide everything that is needed for the class, but if you have your own Rolling Pin, Turning Stick or other item’s you would like to try out or show, please feel free to bring them. The class will last for about 3 hours, so we should be done by noon. The charge for the class will be $10.00 for Bothell Lodge members and $15.00 for non-members. Registration is required; please call 425-486-5275 to sign up. For those of you who already know how to make Lefse, please come and help show how it is done and monitor the students. (Call and let me know if you can help) Those who will be assisting will not be charged for the class and you will take some Lefse home. If you have any questions, please call me (425-486-5275) Thank you, Mike Nelson SUNSHINE REPORT April 24,2015 -- A Birthday Card was sent to Dorrine Strandrud. She will celebrate her 90th Birthday on April 30th. 4 1 2 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 SPECTACULAR COLLABORATIVE SUCCESS (THE RUMMAGE SALE) I express a humungous “Thank You” to my “Energizer Bunny” co-workers, Solveig Lindstrom and Ragnild Jonassen. We attribute the success of this rummage sale to us, the determined and dedicated worker bees who hauled, received, cleaned, polished, priced and re-packaged the donated merchandise for four months. The variety of high quality donations from lodge members, their neighbors and friends was well noted by many of our customers, as were the well-organized tables. Some were very pleased and asked to repeat the sale next year----the answer, not likely!! Without the diligence and aggressive advertising by Laurie Beach and placement on our reader board by Seth Tufteland few would have known about the sale. Our handsome VIKING MASCOT, David Williams, dressed in Viking garb, stood out by our street sign, received car honks and a box of fresh donuts, which he shared. The set up for the sale began Tuesday May 5 with a crew of 12, Wednesday May 6 with a day crew of 7 to haul boxes up from the basement, Wednesday May 6 with a night crew of 7 to set up the tables, Thursday May 7 with a crew of 23 to place donations on the tables inside and outside, Friday May 8 with a crew of 20, Saturday May 9 with a crew of 23, to sell-sell-sell. The “Energizer Bunny” crew was: Mike Nelson, Ivar Thompson, Bob/Kay Schertzl, Ken/Freda Howard, Stig/Cherly Berg, Gary/Myrna Ramstad, Dolores Misner, Joyce Burlingame, Yuka Nakata, Marlys Melrose, Annie Willyard, John/Darcy McTernan, Marilyn Frosvig, Diana Brunkow, Janet Johnson, Janie Putts, Liv/Bjorn Warford, Robert Bergstrom, Tap/Sue Ames, Marlis Pehling, Trina Patrick, Bob Steed, Bruce Lowe, Ivan/Molly Thompson, Greta Dixon, Bill Fosmoe, Ellie Fife, Sam Brogger, Vicki Nelson, Laurie Beach, Chris/Diana/Bill Hicks, Heather Nelson, Marilyn Hansen. It was a very pleasant experience to work with the Salvation Army who hauled away the leftovers. Selma Snaring, Cultural Chairman 5 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 And the winners at our Bunko Night on April 24th were: Most Games 1st – Marjorie Wight 2nd – Wayne Lawson 3rd - Judy Terrill Most Bunkos 1st Selma Snaring 2nd Solveig Lindstrom 3rd Dianna Brunkow Last Bunko Patti Blegan BOTHELL SONS OF NORWAY DANCES Returning in September –TIME CHANGE: 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM September 5, 2015 – Dance to the music of SYLVIA ( Ya Sure Ya BetchaYa Band) For more information: Ken & Freda Howard 425-672-4508 SAVE YOUR CANCELED STAMPS Our Financial Benefits Counselor is: JERRY LABEL 425-640-9830 or jlabel7425@comcast.net Cut around the canceled stamps, leaving 1/2”around the stamps, so as not to damage the perforations, and bring them to the lodge. This is an ongoing project and Tubfrim appreciates your contributions. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please call Nancy or Lenus at 206-632-1605. THE SCANDINAVIAN HOUR KKNW 1150AM With Doug Warne as your host. Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 10:00 am SONS OF NORWAY NAME BADGES Pin Back: $ 9.00 each; Magnetic Back $10.00 each Trying to put names and faces together? Wearing a name badge helps all members, new and old, in getting to know who’s who. Please order your name badge from Joyce Burlingame at our next meeting or call her at 206-362-4156 or email her at donjoy59@comcast.net, making sure the spelling is correct. When you get your badge, don’t forget to wear it! The Raffle Door Prize results from May lodge night were: Received $54, $27 was given to the Scholarship Program. The three $9 winners were John McTernan, Solveig Lindstrom and Laurie Beach, who donated her $9 to the Scholarship Program. The Membership Drawing for $5 was not awarded to Gail Larson, Kassie Goforth or Del Benson who were not present during the drawing. Next month’s drawing will be for $10.00. 6 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 LESE GRUPPE (“Reading Group”) PLEASE JOIN US! All are welcome. Lese Gruppe will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bothell Lodge. At our May meeting, we discussed The Cyanide Canary by Joseph Hilldorfer and Robert Dugoni. It is an alarmingly true story but is enthralling as fiction. In 1996 in Soda Springs, Idaho, a 20-year-old worker was seriously injured when he was exposed to cyanide poisoning in the fertilizing plant where he worked. For more than four years Environmental Protection Agent Hilldorfer, U.S. Attorney Robert Dugoni, and others struggled to expose the owner, Allan Elias, for the lack of safety regulations at the plant. It is a story of greed and evil, as well as the tireless work of the agents, and eventual justice in the courtroom. We will not meet in July and August; meetings will be resume in September on the second Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Bothell Lodge: June: An Untamed Heart by Lauraine Snelling September: Work Song by Ivan Doig It is not required that you read the book in order to attend the meeting. To check out books from the Sons of Norway library, please sign the logbook located on the counter in the Fireside Room. For information about Lese Gruppe, please contact Myrna Ramstad at (206) 365-6913. Library Corner We have a delightful nonfiction addition to our Library called The Promise Fulfilled, by Odd Lovall. It is a portrait of Norwegian Americans today. This book details the Norwegian presence in America starting in 1825 with the sloop Restauration carrying the first boatload of Norwegian immigrants, and details the continuous Norwegian-American history to the present day. Descendants of those immigrants are still called “sloopers.” This book describes the settlements in the Midwest, the Great Lakes area, and the large Norwegian settlement in the Pacific Northwest. There are wonderful pictures as well as statistical tables stating everything from religious affiliations, to jobs, to ethnicity at colleges. The book has been beautifully researched for all kinds of information. Page 151 even describes a halibut fishing boat from Seattle. The gentleman interviewed was in my sister’s high school class at Ballard High. In fact, growing up, we never had to pay for halibut because my grandparents’ fishermen friends gave them fresh halibut right off the boat at Fishermen’s Terminal, which was immediately shared with us. There are also some pictures of skiing events, including an interview with Olav Pedersen, who started the Ski for Light school, which teaches blind students. There is so much fascinating information in this book that it is not possible to describe everything here. Just check it out to find out more fascinating facts. Marlis Pehling Librarian 7 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 Social Director’s Report Kay Schertzl We had a wonderful evening at our Bothell Lodge May meeting. It started with a bountiful table of delicious, international potluck dishes. The Youth Group, led by Seth Tufteland, then presented a great program of Norwegian folk dances. Did you notice the fancy footwork involved? The last dance, the Stick Dance, was especially impressive. In my opinion, we have the best youth group in the area, and that adds energy and dimension to our lodge. So tusen takk ( a thousand thanks) to Seth, and our great young people. Speaking of young people, we honored several of them that evening, giving out three college and two camp scholarships. We selected our younger royalty. Our lovely princess Julia Olsby has agreed to another year reign. AND, here is a first! We have a prince as well! Two male candidates stepped up for that position, and Will Phillips was chosen by draw. Hiccup, his Norwegian name, will add a fun dimension to our royal family. We are the only lodge that I am aware of that has a prince as well as a princess! Gratulerer med dagen...congratulations...to all of you! Get out your calendars and mark the following events. June 18, our fantastic youth group will kick off summer by serving us a hot dog and burger dinner. 6:00 Social 6:30 Hot dog and Burger dinner 7:30 Brief business meeting July 4th, the annual Bothell 4th of July parade. We will leave the lodge about 10:00 with our Viking ship and our royalty. Come ride or walk with us! There is no general meeting in July. August 20, our annual Steak and Chicken BBQ. Bring a side dish for the pot luck; the lodge provides the steak and chicken. And remember, since it is a pot luck, to bring your own plates, silverware and glasses. That evening will also include the Classic Car Show and a performance by a nyckelharpa group. 6:00 Social 6:30 Pot luck and BBQ, car show and music 7:30 Brief business meeting The September 17th meeting starts our fall season. The two camp scholarship recipients, Diana Hicks and Will Phillips, will give their reports on camp, and perhaps the next round of Norwegian kings will show up. Bill Hicks is in charge of the dinner, which I am calling "Hick's Surprise", since he hasn't decided on the menu. But we know it will be good! There is a lot going on in the district this summer. Editor Joan is listing events of other area lodges. I encourage you to attend some of them for your own enjoyment, to meet other Sons of Norway members, and to support other local lodges. Whatever your plans, keep safe and have a super summer! FOURTH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND BBQ Welcome back to those classic cars and owners that have thrilled us before with their cars history, their memories and their beauty. There is room for more, so ready those vintage cars to show for the enjoyment of all. Contact Gary Ramstad, car show organizer, ramslfp@hotmail.com 206-365-6913 8 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 CULTURAL CORNER Selma Snaring OPEN FACE SANDWICH CLASS June 13, 2015 10AM Instructor: Ragnhild Jonassen Cost: $10.00 Members/$15.00 Non-members Contact Selma Snaring – 425-385-2144 to sign-up ROCK TROLL CREATIONS June 20, 2015 -10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: NO Charge for this Workshop Start collecting rocks and adornments for making your adorable, ugly, scary and one of a kind troll! Rocks with odd shapes, indentations and holes allow more creativity. Bring your glue gun, glue, rocks and adornments! SWEDISH WEAVING CLASS September 19, 2015 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Instructor: Wendy Wight Cost: $5.00 Members/$10.00 Non-members, PLUS Material fee (purchased and prepared by Instructor) Contact Wendy Wight – 425-482-0849 to sign-up and to get supply list HARDANGER-SOM CLASS September 19, 2015 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Instructor: Marlene Bissell Cost: $10.00 Members/$15.00 Non-members Pattern, fabric, thread and needle will be provided. Bring a small sharp pointed pair of scissors (if you have them) Contact Selma Snaring – 425-385-2144 to sign-up UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS NORSK KNITTING CLASS October 10, 2015 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE November 7, 2015 -9:00 AM – 3:00 PM HOLIDAY FROLIC AND CHEER PARTY December 11, 2015 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 9 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 LefseFest! Midsummer Festival & Heritage Day! Saturday June 6, 2015 10 am - 4 pm Kids and adults Choose your sides! Participate in rambunctious Viking battles! FREE Admission SWEDISH PANCAKES Lefse * Lefse * Lefse! Maypole Raising at 3 pm Scandinavian Arts & Craft Vendors Delicious Foods * Kransekake Raffles Live Music & Entertainment Genealogy * Demonstrations Activities for Children Scandinavian arts & crafts activities all day Issaquah Senior Center and Veteran’s Memorial Field 120 Second Ave NE Issaquah, WA 98027 (Behind City Hall. One block east of Front Street and across the tracks from the Train Depot.) Vendors: Contact: Leiann, (425) 313-0193, email: Info@BarneFoundation.com Scandinavian and/or handmade preferred. www.ScandinavianFestivals.com Sons of Norway Cascade Lodge Norwegian Heritage Camp 2015 The Adventure Continues....... Arts & crafts Language Cooking Dancing Skits Singing Games Stories Fun for all! “I have many treasured memories of Cascade’s Heritage Camps.....” Ingrid, The Seattle Post Intelligencer...... “Such a wonderful idea!“ Ima Camper, The New York Times...... ““I can’t wait for the camp to start!” Lena, The Viking Chronicles July 13 - 17, 2015 Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 am-3 pm. Ages 9-12. Parents are encouraged to help and volunteer at the camp. This camp is open to the public. Norwegian heritage is not required. Membership in Sons of Norway is not required. Cost: $65 - Cascade Lodge Member children, grandchildren $75 - Non Cascade Lodge Member children, grandchildren Save $5 on each child after the first one Save $5 if parent volunteers to help at camp Apply BEFORE May 30 and save $5! To enroll or for more information contact: Leiann Ronnestad Email: lronnestad@outlook.com (425) 313-0193 10 Location: Mercer Island United Methodist Church 7070 SE 24th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 THE NYHETER SUMMER 2015 End of Camp Program – Trollhaugen Youth Camp. Come and watch the campers show off everything they have learned in the last two weeks. July 11, 11:00 AM, Trollhaugen Lodge, Stampede Pass, WA. End of Camp Program – Nidaros Youth Camp. Come and watch the campers show off everything they have learned in the last two weeks. July 25, 11:00 AM, Gearhart, OR . End of Camp Program – Normanna Youth Camp. Come and watch the campers show off everything they have learned in the last two weeks. Aug 8, 11:00 AM, Camp Riley, WA. For more information, contact Chris Hicks, (425) 766-3537, ChrisD2SofN@outlook.com Astoria Midsummer Festival 6/19- 21 During the three days of the festival over a dozen Scandinavian musical, dance, and theater groups are scheduled to entertain. Retail booths will offer handcrafts, Scandinavian import items, and traditional Scandinavian foods. Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR 97103. http://www.astoriascanfest.com/ Junction City Scandinavian Festival The 2015 Scandinavian Festival dates are August 6th through the 9th. The individual days are themed as follows:Thursday -Swedish Day, Friday – Danish Day, Saturday – Finnish Day, and Sunday – Norwegian Day. Visitors can find unusual handcrafts such as Hardanger Embroidery, bobbin lace, and Rosemaling displayed and sold among the paintings, woodcrafts and jewelry. The food offered has something for everyone, from the aebelskivers to Viking burgers. There is no entry fee and the entertainment is free, visitors pay only for food or craft items. Junction City, OR. http://scandinavianfestival.com/ 11 UPCOMING EVENTS At Bothell Lodge (unless indicated otherwise) Thursday June 4 – Board Meeting – all members are welcome to attend – 7:00 pm Thursday July 2 – Board Meeting – all members are welcome to attend – 7:00 pm Friday July 3 – Float Set-up -6:00 pm Saturday July 4 – Bothell 4th of July parade – leaving lodge 10:00 am Upcoming Classes - see page 9 District 2 and other events –see pages 10 & 11 Happy Summer Sons Norway Bothell Lodge 2-106 PO Box 492 Bothell, WA 98041 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 8 Bothell, WA 98011
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