The Great CyborGoat Invasion
Combining the age-old livelihood of farming with the newest in satellite technology, armies of “CyborGoats” have been unleashed across the nation of Norway.
Olympic Hopefuls
By early January 2022, over half of Norway’s delegation of winter athletes were selected for the trip to Beijing in February 2022. More were added to the throng January 18th, including those competing at the Paralympics Games in March.
Fyrstekake
This Norwegian cardamom-almond tart’s name translates to ‘Prince’s Cake’ in English. It’s a classic dessert to enjoy with coffee on a cold winter’s day!
Updating Officer Rosters for 2022
Thanks to all our lodges who have updated their officer rosters! Lodges that did not report before the 12/31/2021 deadline may have inaccurate information published online and in their District Lodge Directories. If you missed the deadline, please update your roster online before the end of January by logging in to www.sofn.com. Be sure you have the member numbers of anyone [...]
Celebrate Lodge Achievement in 2021
Share your lodge’s resilience, triumphs and innovations throughout another difficult year. The Lodge Achievement forms can be downloaded or completed online by logging in to www.sofn.com, and accessing the forms section: Lodge Forms | Sons of Norway They are typically completed by the lodge Secretary with the help of other board members, along with the Family Lodge of the Year and [...]
Norwegian Tabby Takes the World by Storm
Meet Jesperpus (“yes-per-poose”), Norway’s famous adventure cat! This large, fluffy tabby bunks with his human family in the municipality of Løten, in Innlandet county in eastern Norway. He spends his days riding on one of his many horse friends, or out on the hunt with his younger cat brother, Kasper. He also loves to hike in the mountains and go swimming. However, his primary passion is snørekjøring.
Innlandet – Storied Mountains, Lush Valleys
Innlandet county is a sweeping expanse of rich farmland, thriving wilderness and mythical mountain ranges, stretching across middle and southeastern Norway. It is the only landlocked county in Norway, and is second in size only to Troms og Finnmark in the north.
Ladies Tour of Norway’s Swan Song
Spanning across the southeast region of Østfold in Viken county, the 7th edition of the Ladies Tour of Norway was held this year from August 12-15. The athletes in this world-class bicycle race compete as teams of up to 6 cyclists, often riding close to each other to take advantage of drafting, and use a variety of other tactics to reduce drag and increase speed. This year’s race featured 18 teams, crewed by top competitors from all over the world.
Agder – The Norwegian Riviera
Sometimes called “The Norwegian Riviera” for its temperate climate and abundance of “must experience” attractions, the county of Agder rests on the southernmost end of Norway. Idyllic, tree- dotted valleys are draped between rugged mountains and wooded heathland. They follow the rivers as they bend south through the hill country, emptying into the sea. The name Agder itself is mysterious. It predates the Norwegian language and is thought to be derived from Old Norse terms meaning either “the land that juts out to the sea” or “the land by the troubled sea.” Both would be appropriate.
Two Frequently Asked Membership Questions
Transferring a Member into your Lodge If someone contacts you about transferring their membership into your lodge, and your lodge is happy to accept them as a member: You do not need to collect any money when a member transfers in, unless their membership is suspended or cancelled. Get their name and member number, and the names and member numbers of [...]