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Why join Sons of Norway?Because there’s a little bit of Norway in all of us! Find out how you can explore Nordic heritage and culture as a member of the Sons of Norway family. Daughters, sons and friends of Norway are welcome to join. Norwegian ancestry is not required. Members have enjoyed celebrating the heritage, culture [...]
2025 marks the 200th Anniversary of the first organized emigration of Norwegians to the United States. The single mast sloop, Restauration, left Stavanger on July 4, 1825, with 52 people on board. Often referred to as the “Sloopers,” they arrived in New York City harbor on October 9, 1825.
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This Q&A is a continuation of the article that ran in the March issue of Viking magazine. In your Viking interview you had mentioned wanting to deepen members’ understanding of the Foundation. Where are some areas you think members would most benefit from this deeper understanding? Through philanthropy, lives are changed. The Sons of Norway Foundation able to sustain its programs only with [...]
There is peace in a dog yard. It’s paradoxical, but it is there. You feel it while chopping raw meat, the rickety table covered in ice and deep gouges from persistent swings of cleavers and axes.
Foundation Grants Bring Norwegian Culture to Wide Audiences posted on Tue, Jun 6 2017 11:31 am by Jenna Kohlnhofer 0 Comments Through grants and scholarships, the Sons of Norway Foundation helps fund activities that positively affect members, assist lodges and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway. Read on to see how in 2016 General Heritage & Culture Grants supported projects that [...]
Sons of Norway is proud to announce the “Heritage of the Future” campaign to support the Sons of Norway Foundation. This naming campaign will offer the naming rights to different areas of our new home office for a wide range of donation amounts.
Your gift makes a difference When you donate to the Sons of Norway Foundation, you are helping to strengthen our Nordic legacy and keep our vibrant communities thriving for generations to come. Your generous donations will: Provide access to higher education for Sons of Norway members Showcase our unique Norwegian heritage and culture to wider audiences Support [...]
Our Idea Bank is a great resource when it comes to providing fresh, fun and engaging activities for members of all ages. Want to download an overview of this page and all the program ideas? Get it here. These ideas make it easy to acknowledge and honor the efforts of lodge members. 3 – Honor Your [...]
March 2016 Innovative Leadership Conference One of the best ways to strengthen your lodge is to have strong leaders. But this means more than having a knowledgeable president or an active vice president. Every member in the lodge has the potential to be a leader and help increase recruitment and retention, for example. to read more click [...]
I enjoy talking to prospective members about the many benefits of belonging to Sons of Norway. We have so much to offer, including gathering with others to celebrate Norwegian heritage and culture, participating in the cultural skills and sports medal programs, enjoying Viking magazine and opportunities to make our communities better through volunteer service.
Life is a journey; protect yours and those you love. You have worked hard to build a reliable lifestyle for your loved ones. With life insurance you can ensure it is maintained should something happen to you. Even without you, their journey is important! The funds from a life insurance policy can potentially provide enough money to help your family [...]
Join the Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors The Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors is seeking talented individuals who wish to join in the governance of this well-respected, nearly sixty-year-old organization. Skills that are desired include strategic planning and marketing, social media, development and fundraising and/or finance and accounting. The board is comprised of [...]
Founders' Day: January 16 No doubt: Those hearty Norwegians who founded Sons of Norway back in 1895 can be considered visionaries for forging the cornerstone of what would become a 50,000-member financial and international cultural organization. The 18 founders would be exceedingly proud of today’s members who collectively log hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours each year in service to their [...]
Sons of Norway Foundation Annual Report We're making a difference – with donations from members, lodges and friends of the Sons of Norway Foundation. Our annual reports bear witness to your generosity as well as the resounding influence of every single donation, from the stories of students who studied in Norway, to the families attending a sponsored exhibit, [...]
Want to be remembered? Where there's a will, there's a way. You can make a gift today that will support our mission far into the future. A bequest is a gift through your will or trust. It’s simple to make, costs you nothing during your lifetime, and has flexibility so you can plan it to meet your [...]
Our International Board voted unanimously to partner with BetterLife, a respected fraternal organization with similar values and community engagement. The Board could envision the impact the partnership will have on the ability to continue the Sons of Norway mission and stand behind our long-term commitment to our certificate holders. Both organizations share a deep commitment to celebrating and honoring cultural traditions, [...]
Our International Board voted unanimously to partner with BetterLife, a respected fraternal organization with similar values and community engagement. The Board could envision the impact the partnership will have on the ability to continue the Sons of Norway mission and stand behind our long-term commitment to our certificate holders. Both organizations share a deep commitment to celebrating and honoring cultural traditions, [...]
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Sons of Norway announced today that Corrie Maki Knudson has been hired to serve as the new Director of the Sons of Norway Foundation. Joining the Foundation in advance of its 50th anniversary, Knudson brings with her a wealth of experience and success from within the fundraising industry. Having spent the last decade working in philanthropy and focusing on the areas [...]
