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In 2023, the Sons of Norway Foundation distributed over $241,000 in awards.

$160,000 In Scholarships for students to study in the United States, Canada, and Norway

$67,336 In Grants for Norwegian culture and heritage programs

$14,000 In Camperships for kids across the United States to attend Norwegian cultural camps

Ski for Light

2022 Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors

Mervin “Merv” Eriksson

Chair

Jon Tehven

Vice Chair

Marci Larson

Secretary

Darrin Lee

Treasurer

Ron Stubbings

International President

Members

Faye Auchenpaugh

Claudia Berg

Ernest Fosse

Robin Fossum

Fred Hymans

Ken Johnson

Elaine Nelson

Daniel Seyfried, CEO, Non-Voting

Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Directors

Pictured from left to right: Faye Auchenpaugh, Jon Tehven, Ernie Fosse, Elaine Nelson, Ron Stubbings, Robin Fossum, Merv Eriksson, Fred Hymans, Darrin Lee, Claudia Berg, Marci Larson. Not pictured: Ken Johnson.

Local Leadership
District Foundation Directors

District 1
Karl Hella

District 2
Darrin Lee

District 3
Karen Olsen-Helmold, Liason

District 4
Kay Halverson

District 5
Connie Aiello

District 6
Jim Adams