Resource Blog Archives : Sons of Norway

Member resources and ideas including recruitment, administrative, programming and community engagement.

Lodge Officer Updates 2020

In early October, lodge secretaries will be receiving their D63 Lodge Officer Update form for 2020. Elections are held in November, and the results should be reported to Sons of Norway Headquarters by 12/31/2019. You can report your election results using any of the following methods: Online Login to www.sofn.com: Enter your user name and password Click on the Lodge Officer Updates [...]

By Sons of Norway|October 3rd, 2019|Categories: Resource Blog|0 Comments

Web Tip: Utilizing the Communications Toolkit

The Communications Toolkit contains essential tools for your lodge communication. Enhance your lodge communication with these resources for newsletters, social media and working with your local media outlets. Use the toolkit to access the following resources.

By Sons of Norway|July 26th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|0 Comments

Membership Tidbits

Want to help your lodge run more smoothly? Stay in the loop with these helpful pointers on things like online signup, adding family members to an existing membership, and more.

By Sons of Norway|July 25th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: add family member, family membership, lapsed membership, Membership, signup|0 Comments

Are you committed to life-long learning and service?

Join the Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors! The Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors is seeking talented Sons of Norway members who wish to join in the governance of this well-respected, fifty-three-year-old organization.

By Sons of Norway|July 24th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|0 Comments

Reinstating Members

If someone whose membership has lapsed wants to become a member again, they are referred to as a reinstating member. A member can reinstate their membership in any of the following ways...

By Sons of Norway|May 26th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|0 Comments

Pins, Certificates and Plaques

Sons of Norway has many different pins, certificates and plaques available to recognize membership achievements and milestones. Some are sent automatically from Sons of Norway Headquarters, while others are ordered by a lodge officer, typically the Financial or Membership Secretary.

By Sons of Norway|May 24th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|1 Comment

Web Tip: Use Your Phone or Tablet to Sign Up a New Member

It’s easy to sign up a new member using your phone or a tablet. Just follow these simple steps. Make sure you bring your tablet to your next community event and invite new members! To start, click on the menu button from your mobile device and select Join/Renew. Want to bring a copy of this with you to [...]

By Sons of Norway|May 23rd, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: web tips|0 Comments

Sign-up Success: 3 tips to help your newest members avoid unexpected delays when joining

1. Join form: Is all of the new member information is printed clearly? Please ask the new member to verify that their street and apartment or unit # on the form is complete, so that new member welcome kits are not returned to headquarters by the Post Office as an undeliverable or unknown address.

By Sons of Norway|May 6th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|0 Comments

Heritage Members Turning 16

Previously, Heritage members who turned 16 would receive one of four cards instructing them how to transition to the next membership category, Unge Venner. As a part of the simplified dues structure approved at the 2016 International Convention, this membership category for members 16 to 23

By Sons of Norway|May 6th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: heritage members, Unge Venner|0 Comments

Community Service and Fraternal Event and Hour Tracking

During the year, lodge secretaries are asked to track their lodge’s activities and volunteer hours. This information from each lodge is compiled and reported to members and other interested parties in the Sons of Norway Annual Report. In addition, the American Fraternal Alliance, our government advocate, uses this information to help us keep our tax-exempt status. Paper forms were mailed out [...]

By Sons of Norway|May 3rd, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: FraternalsGive, volunteering|0 Comments

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