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We are pleased to announce that the Sons of Norway Foundation awarded more than $18,000 in grants to 33 lodges last year. Three types of grants are available to assist lodges in the following areas.
Get the latest. Stay connected. One thing is certain about Sons of Norway: our members enjoy staying connected through a wide variety of events, programs and publications. Our newsroom is the perfect place to learn more about who we are, the work we're doing, and the opportunities we offer members to help experience and learn about Norwegian culture. From scholarship [...]
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 [...]
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. Awards and Honors These ideas make it easy to acknowledge and honor the efforts of lodge members. #3 Honor [...]
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 [...]
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.
Come to the Lanesboro, MN, Heimbygda Sons of Norway Lodge for an afternoon program. Share your favorite book from last year or this year! Plus a special message from Luke Bothun, Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarship recipient. Coffee and treats provided. Free and open to the public. (Located at 200 Parkway Ave. S., Lanesboro, MN, 55949).
In August, Norway’s crown prince pair celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. The couple decided to delay their celebration due to coronavirus concerns. On the date of their anniversary, Princess Ingrid Alexandra was quarantined due to a Covid diagnosis and has since recovered.
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 [...]
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 individuals who wish to join in the governance of this well-respected, fifty-four-year-old organization. Skills that are desired include strategic planning and marketing, social media, development and fundraising [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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Join the Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors Are you committed to life-long learning and service? 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. Skills that are desired include strategic planning and operations, social media [...]
Make the Most of Your MembershipNext to Viking magazine, one of the most valuable benefits of membership is our discount program. As a member you will enjoy access to discounts on a wide spectrum of products and services from local and national retailers.Members Enjoy Access to Discounts from a Variety of CompaniesPerkSpotBy visiting Sons of Norway’s exclusive PerkSpot portal you [...]
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.
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 [...]
