August, 2018 | Sons of Norway

Congratulations and Welcome to Our New International Board of Directors

At the 2018 International Convention held this month in Bloomington, Minn., 155 delegates from Canada, the U.S. and Norway elected officers and directors to serve on the Sons of Norway International Board. Newly elected officers are International President Ron Stubbings and International Vice President Mark Agerter. Reelected are International Secretary Marci Larson and International Treasurer Elaine Nelson. New International Directors are [...]

By Sons of Norway|August 27th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off

Norway Keeping Trash out of Nature

It’s no secret that Norwegians want to protect their natural wonders from garbage. While recycling is commonplace for Norwegians, other countries are looking to Norway as the recycling expert. The U.K. is looking into starting a recycling program based on Norway’s, after stats came out showing that Norway has the world’s most effective bottle recycling program. Through this program, 97 percent [...]

By Amber Frost|August 20th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off

Kvikk Lunsj and the Candy Bar War

Norway’s Kvikk Lunsj and England’s Kit Kat have long been the subject of comparison - Which came first? Which tastes better? Who has cooler packaging?

By Jana Velo|August 17th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: Norwegian culture|Comments Off

Berry Cool

Looking to beat the heat with some sweet treats? In Viking’s August 2018 issue, Norwegian baker and food stylist Paul Lowe (aka Sweet Paul) shows us how with his blackberry and raspberry striped ice pops.

By Anya Britzius|August 15th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: recipes, Viking magazine|Comments Off

August 15 Leadership Conference: A Time to Embrace Dugnad

Join us for the 2018 Leadership Conference to be held August 15 in Bloomington, Minn., and prepare to Motivate—Maximize—Mobilize to benefit your community and your lodge. Conference participants will leave with new resources and tactics to build awareness of their lodge and its activities and will be inspired by volunteer success stories and ideas to take back to their communities. Sign [...]

By Sons of Norway|August 15th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off

August is for Family

Happy National Family Fun Month! With school almost back in session and fall just around the corner, August is the perfect time to make lasting memories with your kids and loved ones before busy schedules take over. Here are a few family-favorite activities - with a Norwegian flair - to help you celebrate all month long. Norwegian Bingo – Use a [...]

By Sons of Norway|August 14th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off

Sons of Norway Welcomed Nearly 1700 New Members In the USA, Canada and Norway in 2018

See the latest results by lodge now An extra “Congratulations!” to recruiting members who received $25 gift cards in our April, May, June and July monthly recruiter drawings. Much appreciation to our sponsors of these gifts: Our Sons of Norway Financial Services department, bringing members peace of [...]

By Sons of Norway|August 11th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off

Midnight Sun Adventures

Have you ever wondered what causes the midnight sun to occur? Check out the August issue of Viking magazine to learn about the science behind the phenomenon. Hint: It’s all about Earth’s axial tilt towards the sun.

By Anya Britzius|August 1st, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: Viking magazine|Comments Off

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