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Inside this issue:
• Chief’s Corner
• New Members
• New ExecutiveCouncil
• Language Camp
• Viking of the Year
• Language CampThank Yous
• Burn Camp
• Junior Activities
• Lodge Updates
• Milestones
December 2007Vol 107, No 4Journal
Viking Forska som om du skulle leva evigt!Search as if you would live forever!Lev som om du skulle dö i morgon!Live as if you would die tomorrow!
Vikingen
Chief ’s Corner
Bill PetersonGrand Chief
Since the last Viking Journal, the Executive Council meton October 6th at Harald Lodge in Tinley Park, IL. Ted Millerfrom United Trust was there to update the council about theIOV financial status and answer any questions we had. Weare now working on a new contract with UTG to help securethe future of the IOV.
We were greeted on Friday evening at Harald Lodge withmany welcomes and good cheers and enjoyed their “GalleyNight”. On Saturday evening we enjoyed a wonderful “SockHop”. The volunteers that organized and put on the eventdid a wonderful job of decorating, music and serving a greatmeal of Hotdogs and Hamburgers with all the trimmings60’s style just like at the old fashioned drive-in restaurants.
By the time you read this Thanksgiving will have comeand gone and the winter weather will have set in. My wifeand I and about 20 other couples and some kids (most ofthem Ingjald Lodge members) will have just returned from avacation in the warmth of the Dominican Republic to facethe reality of the winter weather.
A lot will be happening at Ingjald and all the clubspreparing for the holidays and all the festivities that go alongwith them. The Glogg making (one of my favorites!!),decorating the club house, Lucia Festivals and Duppa Gritta.Take some pictures and write a short article about yourfestivities and send them to the Viking Journal. I’m sureeveryone would enjoy hearing of all your activities.
Also at Ingjald in November we have nomination of officerswith the election in early December. The results won’t be inbefore this newsletter goes to print, but look for the resultsin an upcoming newsletter. Other lodges have their electionscoming up so get involved in YOUR club and run for anoffice.
Scholarship Raffle Tickets are out and available at yourlodge. Buy a couple and help support this worthy cause andmaybe win some money!
Scholarship applications are available from the Grand Lodgeoffice by calling them. Remember to be eligible for ascholarship the applicant must be a member of the IOV (eitherJr. or Sr. member). Be sure to read and fill out the applicationproperly and make sure it is a current application.
god jul och gott nytt år!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Continued on page 9
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At the present time, theViking Journal is publishedfour times a year. Thedeadlines for the 2008 issuesof the Journal are listedbelow. Please make a note!
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Welcome Aboar Aboar Aboar Aboar AboardddddThe following are new members who were admitted to the Viking Order since the previousViking Journal was published. We welcome you one and all to the Viking Order and sincerely urge you to attendyour respective lodges and join in all of the activities planned for you. Remember . . . It’s great to be a VIKING!!
NEW MEMBER RECOMMENDED BY
Thor #9Hayes, Christopher F Griffin, Alan HSelander, Edward Gorden Charles Dunlop
Linne #57Anderson, Michele M Anderson, MarkBaker, Jean Marie Baker, WayneBennett, Billie Stuart Bennett, Fred WilliamCottrell, Diane Marie Cottrell, JackCoyne, Sandra J Coyne, RobertDennis, Joyce Marie Dennis, Dennis L Jr.Drake, Christopher Thomas Taylor, MarkEung, Jana Marie Wibalda, LeoFulton, Judith Belle Fulton, JamesGlick, Karen Ann Glick, DavidGowin, Sandra Irene Gowin, William GHargett, Raymond Howard Wiltenburg, Sean RHawryliw, Joni Lee Hawryliw, Neil AHegbloom, Catherine Anne Hegbloom, RonaldHepworth, Ronald Lee Hepworth, Lou AnnHines, Darlene Kay Hines, William DHuttula, Susan L Huttula, Charles SKlotz, Mary Ann Klotz, Edward Jr.Kutches, Stephen Paul Abdelkader, FaiselLaDuke, Dina Lynn LaDuke, WardLanglois, Jodi Lynn Langlois, John PhillipMcKinley, Patricia E McKinley, Jack BMisner, Patricia M Misner, James EMorris, Bonnie Eileen Morris, James LMulready, Tara Lynn Turge, Penny LynnePage, Kenneth Jay Page, Daniel JPaquin, Thomas Victor Johnson-Paquin, ShirleyPaulin, Mary Ellen Paulin, Rodney CharlesPrell, Susan Ann Prell, GordonRederstorf, Rita Rederstorf, Clair LRibesky, Kelly Marie Ribesky, JohnRosenberg, Jaime Cross, Alan OScott-Bernard, Diane K Wasilenski, M. AnnSorensen, Beverly Ruth Sorensen, Russell ASundquist, Giedre Sundquist, NicholasThomas, Richard N Thomas, Joan MarieVoss, Marilyn Grace Voss, Harry Russell II
Deadline for Submissions
February 1, 2008May 1, 2008
August 1, 2008November 1, 2008
Publication Dates
March 1, 2008June 1, 2008
September 1, 2008December 1, 2008
NEW MEMBER RECOMMENDED BY
Willbrandt, Gregory William Willbrandt, Doris AnnWood, Darlene Louise Wood, Norman RichardYoung, Brittney Renee’ Young, NickolasZant, Phyllis Y Zant, Ronald Roger
Ingjald #65Bakewell, Richard S Bakewell, Donna KBarron, Linnea Elizabeth Barron, Deborah ABennett, Nicholas Craig Bennett, CarolynBlixt, Daniel Stuart Blixt, Betty LCarleton, Paul Hunter Isaacson, Oke MiltonCarr, Patricia R Watson, Norma ACobb, Anna Mae Lindberg,Robert H Sr.Ensminger, Mary Louise Ensminger, Jack ClaytonGriffith, Barry H Cornell, Alfred GGriffith, John Clark Cornell, Alfred GHudson, Gerald Leslie Bloom, George A.Johnson, Thomas Dwight Cornelius, Douglas HKling, Erin Lindsey Kling, DanielKrantz, Erik J Steinhauser, David PLaurita, Andrew Joseph Seastedt, Ineze EMarlinski, Wendy Kathleen Seastedt, Ineze EOlson, Richard A Johnson, Allen EQuick, Robert Irving Jr Bjork, Richard JSchrope, Susan Nanette Larson, Marie JensineSkinner, Shirley M Matteson, KeithSkoglund, Christopher Ryan Skoglund, LeonardWatson, Chrisitna Pauline Watson, David MarkWatson, Jessica Marie Watson, David MarkWatson, Mark George Watson, David MarkWoodfield, Kristy Jean Finson, KarenWoodfield, Molly Kay Finson, Karen
Stenkil #92Clark, Blanche Hanson Davidson, Louie EdwardGrassey, Paul S Grassey, SusanVillani, Violet Davidson, Louie Edward
Clara #118Barney, Hannah Lynn Lentz, G. AlanBarney, Mimi Elizabeth Lentz, Linda
Did you know?A listing of all the Lodges, meeting locations, meeting dates,
and a listing of officers can be found on the IOV website atwww.iovikings.org. Click on the “Inquiries” flag on the
home page for this information.
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2007 IOV OfficersGrand Chief
William A. Peterson84 Highland Ave - Jamestown, NY 14701
Vice Grand ChiefDewey Bringedahl
2059 Blodgett - Muskegon, MI [email protected]
Junior Past Grand ChiefArthur W. Harlow Sr
70 Crystal Water Dr. - E. Bridgewater, MA [email protected]
Grand SecretaryArlene Bulow
17659 Ridgeland Ave - Tinley Park, IL [email protected]
Grand TreasurerJohn Pavlock
44 Flagg Ave - Jamestown,NY [email protected]
2007 IOV Executive CouncilGrand Herald
William H. Schaefer2291 Harrison - Muskegon, MI 49441
Grand Inner GuardJuanita Porter
50 Beech Street - Jamestown, NY [email protected]
Grand Asst. HeraldPaul F. Pitts
17244 Arrowhead Trace - Oak Forest, IL [email protected]
Grand Outer GuardRalph S. Beck
303 Meadow Lane, PO 205 - Batavia,IL 60510
William F. Nelson620 12th St. - Silvis, IL [email protected]
Stephen C Lingle16412 S. 67th Court - Tinley Park, IL 60477
Raymond P Knutson4533 NILRt 251 - Davis Junction, IL 61020
Carla A. Horton16 Lewis Street - Saugus, MA 01906
Rodney W Ottum6204 55th St. - Kenosha, WI 53144
Roy J McRaePO Box 9 - Bryantville, MA 02327
Scholarship CommitteeHi parents and grandparents! I would like to discuss Life Insurance that theIOV provides. As you know, in order to receive a Grand Lodge Scholarship,your children/grandchildren must be junior/senior members. The MINIMUM
insurance a child from birth to 16 years is $1,500.Following are examples of what it would cost for ONE year of premiums:
1 year = $1.16/month - $13.92/year5 years = $1.24/month - $14.88/year
15 years = $1.52/month - $18.24/yearA scale of all ages is available from your Financial Secretary. These premiums REMAIN THESAME FOR LIFE. Naturally, greater amounts of insurance are available. I hope you will considerthis article and inquire about obtaining this reasonable life insurance for your children. Insurancepolicies may be gotten up to $10,000. REMEMBER the Grand Lodge is awarding $1,000SCHOLARSHIPS for 2008! Have your child/grandchild eligible in the future to receive ascholarship.
Thank you for reading this article.Juanita “Toots” Porter, Scholarship Committee
BURN CAMP COMMITTEE
The Committee is pleased with our progress. The Illinois Burn Camp received a donationthis year of $7,000.00. This was due to a donation from Drake Lodge #3, Ellida Lodge #25,Harald Lodge #13 raising money at Steak Fry’s, Dinners, Thor Lodg #9 held a Birdies for Charityand the Triad Funds from their area.
In Michigan at Linne Lodge #57 they have sold recipe books, held dinners and a golftournament and they were able to give a donation of $7,100.00 at a dinner in November withthe Firefighters to the Michigan Burn Camp. Funds also included donations to the Triad Fundfrom the members of Linne Lodge.
In the East we are planning our fund-raiser on March 29, 2008. It will be a dinner withraffles, silent auction and dancing. In July we were able to give a donation of $9,000.00 to theArthur C. Luf Burn Camp in Connecticut.
The Burn Camp Committee would like to wish all of you a very Happy & Safe HolidaySeason.God Jul & Gott Nytt Ar !Arthur Harlow, ChairmanRaymond Kuntson Dewey Bringedahl Roy (Jim) McRae, Members
Viking of the Year
Have you a Viking member at your Lodge you can alwaysdepend on? One that help with parties, or, helps picking uparound the club or helps out with bartending, bingo, or anythingelse at the Lodge? Maybe, even helps out other members forwhatever reason? Or perhaps the one that always greets you witha smile or is introducing you to a new member or someone thatthey don’t think you have met?
Perhaps they are officers, have been officers, trustees?These are the types, /kinds of people that would be the VOTY! Look around, you know
who they are!VOTY applications will be out in the fall of 2008, but it is never too late to be looking
around your Lodge and you don’t want to NOT nominate that very deserving person!
Bill Schaefer ChairToots Porter Steve Lingle Jim McRae
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Thank YouThank YouDear Viking Grand Lodge,Thank you so very much for the scholarship to Sjolundenthe Swedish Language Camp in Bemidji, MN.
I had so much fun from playing Swedish games tosinging Swedish songs. I also made many new friends there.The food was delicious! My favorite was the Swedishmeatballs. I learned a new game called kubb. I also learnedhow to sing the happy birthday song along with learning theSwedish words for animals, colors, fruit, nouns, and verbs.
Thank you again Grand Lodge! This had to be thebest gift I have ever received.
Sincerely,Connor Dahlquist (Niklas)Linne Lodge #57 - Junior Viking
Connor Dahlquist with Leadare Magnus
LANGUAGE CAMPTwo Junior I.O.V. members that would like toTwo Junior I.O.V. members that would like toTwo Junior I.O.V. members that would like toTwo Junior I.O.V. members that would like toTwo Junior I.O.V. members that would like to
learn more about their learn more about their learn more about their learn more about their learn more about their Scandinavian HeritageScandinavian HeritageScandinavian HeritageScandinavian HeritageScandinavian Heritage.....
No previous experience is necessary. Willing to learn – recommended! May attend the ConcordiaLanguage Camp in Bemidji, MN. For 1 or 2 weeks (2 weeks Recommended). The I.O.V. will pay for thecamp and $100 toward traveling expenses. Ages 7-18.
For references, please read the articles elsewhere in this Journal from the two Juniors that attendedthe Language Camp of 2007.
If interested, please send your name address, phone number and Lodge. to: Bill Schaefer, 2291Harrison Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441. Must be received by February 28, 2008.
Two juniors will be drawn on March 1, 2008 from all names submitted.
WANTED:WANTED:WANTED:WANTED:WANTED:
SWEDISH AgeJuly 21 - August 2, 2008 8 - 13August 4 - 16, 2008 12 - 17August 18-23 7 - 12
DANISH AgeAugust 11-16 7 - 15August 11-23 8 - 17
Bill Schaefer, ChairToots Porter Steve Lingle Roy McRae
NORWEGIAN AgeJune 9-14 7 - 11June 16-28 8 - 13June 30 - July 12 12 - 17June 30 - July 12 12 - 17July 14 - 26 8 - 13July 28 - August 9 12 - 17 – Shared with Danish
MEMBERSHIP/PROMOTIONAL/CULTUREWe are now starting another two years. So, for this journal, I would like to write about Membership. What is
MEMBERSHIP? Webster’s definition is: any persons composing a group or organization. VIKING definition: aperson is a member of a Scandinavian group to perpetuate the customs and mores of Scandinavian Culture.
This VIKING MEMBERSHIP is one that must be done by each and EVERYONE OF US. In order tocontinue “perpetuating our customs and mores,” we all have this responsibility.
How will we accomplish this you ask? Those suggestions will come in another journal.
Chairman, Juanita Porter, Carla Horton, Ray Knutson, Paul Pitts
December 2007 Page 5
CAN YOU IDENTIFY?
Leslie A. Ingelson, Moline, Illinois pocketed $10.00 for correctly identifying Princess Lovisa ofSweden born 1951 as the subject of last issue’s photo.
Queen Louise of Denmark (October 31, 1851 — March 20, 1926) was a princess of Sweden and the Queen consortof Frederik VIII of Denmark. Louise Josephine Eugenie of the House of Bernadotte was born Princess Lovisa of Swedenin Stockholm. She was the only daughter of King Charles XV (1826-1872) and Queen Lovisa of Sweden (1828-1871).Louise married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (1843-1912) in Stockholm on July 28, 1869. The wedding was
celebrated with great pomp and splendor at a time when Sweden was plagued by its last severe starvation epidemic, but the dowry of the Princesswas all made by native hands. In Denmark Louise became quite popular during her long time as Crown Princess withher cheerful personality. As the years passed by, however, her personality changed; she became more reserved and firm,her husband’s infidelity caused a greater interest in religion, and she raised her children very strict, much unlike her ownfree upbringing. Her only pleasure was her visits to her old home-country Sweden, where she visited her old family andfriends, and she therefore became much saddened when the political situation of 1905, when Norway became independentfrom Sweden with Danish support, made it impossible to visit Sweden. She eventually became Queen of Denmark in1906 as Frederik’s consort. The couple had 8 children, four sons and four daughters.
Recognize this issue’s photo (right)?Don’t forget - all correct guesses are eligible for the drawing to receive one $10 award, and you will be recognized in thefollowing Journal for your awesome Viking knowledge! Send your guess on a POSTCARD to the Grand Lodge. GrandLodge employees, officers, and Executive Council members are not eligible.
Photo at right: Executive Council and Delegates tothe 2007 IOV Convention.
Pictured below left: Past Grand Chiefs.
Pictured below right: 2007 IOV Executive Council
2007 IOV Convention
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JUNIOR ACTIVITIES~ submitted by Arlene Bulow
December 2007 Page 7
Sudoku for KidsEvery row, column and mini-grid must contain the
numbers 1 through 6. Don’t guess - use logic!
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Christmas Bread
This recipe makes two loaves.
Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:2 cups warm water2 packages of dry yeast1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/2 cup shortening (I have also used Canola oil)1 to 2 cups of citron (if you really like the taste of citron, add 2 cups)6 to 7 cups of flour
Preparation:Preparation:Preparation:Preparation:Preparation:Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 2 cups of flour, sugar, eggs, salt, shortening/oil and beat until smooth. Add citron. Add 4cups of flour. Mix. Knead for 10 minutes. If dough becomes too sticky, knead in an-other 1/2 to 1 cup of flour. Let rise in awarm place for 45 minutes to an hour. Punch down dough. Knead for a minute or two. Shape into loaves. Place in greasedloaf pans and let rise for 45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Turn out of pans. Allow the bread to coolbefore slicing it.
New Years Challenge
December 2007 Page 9
Greetings from Drake Lodge No. 3IOV - Chicago, Illinois
Drake Lodge is happy to announce thatC. Henry Widegren will be turning 100 years old in
December 2007, and we are inviting our fellowVikings to attend this special occasion with us.
You are invited to a special
Birthday Party
The Language Camp Committee is looking for JuniorVikings who are interested in attending the Language Camp.If you know of any Junior Viking interested, please contactthe Grand Lodge or your local lodge for details.
Several lodges have had fund-raisers for the “Burn Camps”.The IOV and several local lodges currently support BurnCamps in Illinois, Massachusetts and Michigan.
The IOV “Triad” supports the above three programswithin the IOV. Your continued support of this is a greathelp to all of these worthy programs.
The next Executive Council meeting will be held at ThorLodge in Moline, IL on March 8th. Our meetings are opento guests, so join us and learn more about your ExecutiveCouncil and the Grand Lodge.
Plans are in the works for the IOV Convention in June2009 in Muskegon MI. Mark your calendars and run as adelegate. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed in attendingthis convention because I know they will do a great jobwith all the festivities that go along with hosting a convention.
Til next time, have a safe and joyous holiday season andremember to support your local lodges and sign up newmembers.
Grand Chief Bill
for
Charles Henry Widegren
Henry Will Be Turning
“100 years young”
Saturday, December 8th 2007Noon - 4:00 p.mBiagio Banquets
4242 N. Central Avenue - Chicago, IL
Cocktails: Noon -1:00 pm Dinner: 1:00 pm
*** RSVP Required ***773-588-6498 or 773-983-4216 Sue & Gene Sims
or Christine Rosenberg at [email protected].
Message from the Grand ChiefContinued from paeg 1
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THOR LODGE NO. 9Moline, Illinois
Greetings from Moline,August 11th our lodge hosted and co-sponsored the“Viking Fest” here on our grounds. The Moline FireDepartment, Moline High School Class of ‘59Scholarship Fund and Vintage Car Club were theother sponsors of the event. Hundreds braved thevery hot, humid weather but had a great timenevertheless. Several photos of the day are included.
The Vintage Car Club featured about twenty-five vintage autos, all restored/customized to betterthan new condition. The variety of makes and modelsbrought back many memories from the more matureattendees as well as “oos and aahs” from the youngerset.
The Class of ‘59 from Moline High Schoolroasted a hog on site and attendees were served agenerous pork sandwich, baked beans, slaw and thebest corn on the cob I had all season.
Everyone enjoyed listening to the music of “The Gray WolfBand” playing popular hit tunes from the fifties through those oftoday. This group has a unique knack of picking up on the soundand style of the original artists of each piece they played. This was myintroduction to this terrific band, which I soon learned is a favorite atmany area nightspots.
Moline Fire Department personnel were on hand to showcasesome of their fire equipment and answer any questions presented.
Proceeds of this event will support a camp for burn victims fromthe mid-west, operated by the Illinois Fire Fighters Alliance; ascholarship fund, and a Black Hawk College Scholarship Fund bythe Car Club and the Vikings.
Now that cool, crisp fall temperatures are present, wewill be looking toward the festive holiday season ahead.
May I take this opportunity to wish all of you and yours a very Merry Christmas and aprosperous, healthy and Happy New Year.
Jon Melin,Correspondent
December 2007 Page 11
HARALD LODGE NO. 13Tinley Park, Illinois
Well, the temperature in Tinley Park is dropping as I write this and there’s promiseof flurries next week – all sure signs that winter is on its way. We enjoyed awonderful Fall at Harald #13. The highlight of the past few months was ourSock Hop, which had been in the works for quite a while. The event was plannedin coordination with the Executive Council meeting hosted by our lodge, whichallowed many of our visiting Vikings to attend the sock hop. Our Malt Shop girlsdid an outstanding job organizing the authentic decorations, 50’s food as well asgreat old-time entertainment. From the photos you can see that a great time washad by all!
We now look forward to our traditional Christmas gatherings, with ourChildren’s Christmas Party and Odin’s Party in December, followed closely by ourNew Years Eve party. If you are in town during the holidays, please stop in andshare a little gloog with us!
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ELIDA LODGE NO. 25Rockford, Illinois
By the time you read this letter, we will be busy making holidayplans and doing my favorite thing, Christmas shopping.
We just had our Annual Fall Festival weekend. What a busy threedays. On Friday, November 2nd, we had a soup and sandwich night. Saturday, the 3rd of November we had a Turkey supper. What a greatturnout!. And on Sunday, November 4th, there was a Swedish PancakeBreakfast. Thanks to all the hard workers and the great people thatsupport these 3 days of delicious food. When you get next years calendar,mark the first weekend in November as Fall Festival weekend at theEllida Club.
There were two more fund-raisers in November. The great cooksat the Ellida had a Swiss Steak Supper on Saturday, November 17th,and on Wednesday, November 28th, another great supper of Pork Roastwas served. We are hoping to continue suppers or breakfast each month,so watch the monthly newsletter for these important dates.
December 2nd, is the date set for Election of Officers. Come ondown and cast your vote for the bestcandidate or run for an office yourself.
Plans are in the making for the annualFamily Christmas party. Come on down tothe club and sign your family up for thisparty.
On Christmas Eve day we will againserve Dupp-i-gryta. This is a SwedishSmorgasbord. Come on down and try somedelicious food. It will be served noon to1:00 and the club will be open till 5:00 P.m.
On Saturday, December 29th, we willhave another breakfast. French toast,scrambled eggs and sausage for only $3.00per plate. Serving 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Agood day to take your family or friends outfor an inexpensive meal.
We will open the club at 1:00 on NewYears Eve Day. Come on in and startcelebrating early. Bring another member orfriend with you.
On New Years Day we will open at10:00 A.M. Come on down for beveragespecials, also serving hamburgers and soupfor only $1.00 each.
We will start the year off with a supperon Saturday, January 12th. Your choice of
Liver and Onions or Ham supper. Serving 5:00 to 7:00 P.m. Bringyour friends.
Saturday, January 19th, will be installation of Officers. So comeon down and meet the new officers and greet some of the grand lodgeofficers.
Plans are in the making for a get acquainted or get reacquaintedparty. There hasn’t been a date set yet , but watch the newsletter. Therewill be sandwiches, soup and french fries to buy, beverage specials,attendance drawings and some games to play. We need all Ellida membersand friends to attend.
That is all for this newsletter. Make your New Years resolutions toinclude stopping by the club.
Happy HolidaysPeggy Stegall
December 2007 Page 13
LINNE LODGE NO. 57Muskegon, MI
Oh Come All Ye Vikings(To the tune of Oh Come All Ye Faithful)
Oh come all ye VikingsBoisterous and not quite drunk.Oh, come ye. Oh come ye. To Christmas DinnerCome and eat some fishBoiled until its jelloAnd ,oh boy, it is smellyThis stuff is really smellyI can’t believe how smellyThis Lutefisk is.
Happy Holidays from Muskegon. I hope you like my newestViking Christmas Carol.
The biggest thing to report at the Lodge is the completion of thememorial deck. Well, almost complete. The inspectors say it still needshand rails. It didn’t need them when the drawings were submitted butit somehow needs them now. Anyway, thanks to the Trustees forspearheading this project and thanks to everyone that donated money.We now have a beautiful deck to sit outside and enjoy the lake from.We are especially looking forward to using it for Winterfest.
We are entering our busiest time of the year with parties scheduledalmost every Saturday. The big one I want to share with the rest of youis the previously mentioned Winterfest. The dates are January 25th,26th and 27th. Rooms have been blocked off at the Comfort Inn inMuskegon but you need to call them directly to make your reservation.Also, advance tickets are needed for the Saturday Night Steak Grill andthe Sunday World Famous Winterfest Brunch. Steak Grill tickets are$14 and Brunch tickets are $5. You can mail your reservations to methe address below. If you have any questions, try me at [email protected] 231-821-2370.
All of us at Linne wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and aHappy New Year.
Billy Arvia
“A yooper is a cross between a lumberjack, a Viking and aredneck...”
SIGURD LODGE NO. 30Kenosha, WI
Hi Vikings -Summer is gone so put away the lawn mower and crank up the
snow blower because winter is just about here. Oh well were all Vikingsso we should be able to handle a little cold and snow. Right?
In September we had our annual pork and corn feed. Everythingwas real good. November 4, was our annual fall Swedish PancakeBreakfast. I cannot give an update on this because this article was writtenbefore the breakfast. December 5, is our election of officers. Friday,December 14th, is the date for our annual Christmas party. 6:00 pmcocktails with a short meeting to follow and then we have that deliciouslutefisk. Remember you must be present to be eligible for the two $50.00prizes given away that night.
Starting with the December 4th meeting we will be starting allmeetings at 7:00pm.
October 5th and 6th, Dee and I attended the Council meetingand sock hop at Tinley Park. What a great time we had. Our councilmeeting was very informative. Britt Hitchue from Linne Lodge inMuskegon gave a report on the upcoming convention to be held thereon June 17-20, 2009. Mark these dates down now so we can see if wecan get a contingent to sail across the big pond for Muskegon. Thecommittee that worked on the sock hop did one fantastic job. The hallwas decorated just beautiful as well as the girls on roller skates. Thanksagain.
Here’s wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a BlessedNew Year.
Think Spring,Rod Ottum:Chief.
INGJALD LODGE NO. 65,
Here we are, summer’s ended, and fall and winter are upon us. TheLake Park will be open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.Dinner hours are from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
There will be a “Breakfast with Santa” Children’s Christmas Partyon Sunday, December 9th from 9 am to 11am. This is a pre-sign event.We will have a Reindeer and Keeper, Santa in his chair for photos, and agift for each boy and girl age 10 and under. The children’s breakfasts arefree to those aged 10 and under; all others may purchase a pre-sale ticket.
Our Swedish New Year’s Party will feature DJ’s Unlimited and specialmeals on the menu.
Officer nominations will be accepted at the Lodge meetings on thefirst and third Thursdays in November. Please get involved, as it is you,the members, who make our Lodge successful. You may send a signedLetter of Intent to run for an office, or attend a Lodge Meeting. Being anOfficer will not take up that much time, but could make a big differencein the operation of the Lodge. Voting will take place at the Lodge officein Jamestown at 214 North Main Street on December 6th from 4:00 -8:00 pm. We will be using paper ballots this year. We will also take duesmoney at that time - your dues must be paid up in order to vote.
Wishing all members and their families a safe and Happy HolidaySeason.Tom Eckberg, Chief
The annual Viking Doubles Horseshoe Tournament was held at theViking Lake Park. A large number of teams competed for trophies andViking Championship. The double elimination tournament witnessedfierce competition between the first place team of Todd Erickson andJack Skinner and the second place team of Connie Sherman and JanetMiller. Each team won and the third and final game was decided by ascore of 19 to 21. The third place father and son team of Adam and KurtEckberg put forth a valiant effort. Trophies were awarded to those finishingfirst through third place.
Viking Host Horseshoe Tournament
Seventeen dedicated Viking members of the Jamestown Diana andIngjald Lodges put their belief of supporting a clean environment intoaction when they gathered at the Viking Lake Park in Maple Springs toconduct their annual fall highway pick-up program. This was the fifteenthyear that the Vikings participated in this worthwhile environmental projectencompassing eight miles of highway and is conducted both in thespring and in the fall. The Viking highway adoption communityimprovement project was originally the idea of Past Viking Chief KeithSpaulding in 1992. Chairperson for this year’s project was Betsy Lynch,who was assisted by Toots Porter and the community minded group ofViking volunteers. Refreshments were served to all volunteers followingthe highway beautification project. This highway clean-up project isconsistent with the Vikings’ commitment to do their part in helping toKeep American clean and to be civic minded.
Sunday, September 2,was a big day forIngjald Lodge VikingYouth. The VikingLake Park hosted twoactivities that had beenscheduled by theViking PlaygroundCommittee.
The day beganwith the annualPlayground Breakfastat 9:30 a.m. until noon. Thisannual fund raiser benefited allrecreational programs at the LakePark. It featured all you can eatpancakes, sausages, orange juice,eggs, coffee, and milk. All VikingMembers and their guests were invited to attend.
In the afternoon there was celebration and dedication ceremony ofthe new “Viking Toddler Playground.” This new play area was built byvolunteers the last two months and financed through the generosity ofthe Viking Trailer Association, Marina, Boat Club and the generosity ofindividuals. It features a closed in area with Little Tike play equipmentand an ultra safe rubber play surface especially for children five years ofage and under. The ceremony took place in the afternoon with all Vikingsand their friends invited to attend. Celebration cake and coffee wasserved and children of all ages received free cotton candy. The VikingLake Park is increasing its emphasis on providing activities for the wholefamily.
Pictured left to right: Jack Skinner, Todd Erickson, Connie Sherman,Janet Miller, Kurt Eckbert, Adam Eckbert.Submitted by Allen Johnson, Tournament Chair
Vikings Plan “Playground Sunday”
Vikings Clean Highway
MILESTONESTo let you know that our many thoughts are with the members and families in this time of sorrow.
HÖGSATTA KÄMPAR
Member Born Joined Passed Away Lodge
Anderson, Richard W 11/19/1923 8/5/1977 7/25/2007 Thor Lodge #9 IOV
Anderson, Victor 12/4/1917 7/30/1998 8/10/2007 Ingjald Lodge #65
Bernard, Frank L 5/12/1931 7/10/1983 7/3/2007 Linne Lodge #57 IOV
Carlson, Ronald G 11/23/1939 12/13/1973 9/27/2006 Ingjald Lodge #65 IOV
Carlson, Ronald G 11/23/1939 12/14/1981 9/27/2006 Ingjald Lodge #65 IOV
Carlson, Wallace G 12/18/1925 1/27/1949 7/23/2007 Baltic Lodge #56 IOV
Collins, George T 7/8/1933 12/13/1976 7/14/2007 Stenkil Lodge #92 IOV
Conroy, Astrid M 2/24/1909 10/27/1937 5/29/2003 Grand Lodge
Crippen, Agnes E 6/22/1914 6/18/1975 9/12/2007 Ellida Lodge #25 IOV
Danna, Leonard A 3/2/1918 9/22/1966 9/17/2006 Ingjald Lodge #65 IOV
Davidson, Katherine A 1/27/1913 11/15/1947 6/10/2007 Clara Lodge #118 IOV
Ecklund, Victoria 3/12/1911 5/8/1937 6/13/2007 Baltic Star Lodge #112 IOVGuthrie, James L 3/12/1933 10/18/1979 9/27/2007 Linne Lodge #57
Haldeman, Mary Louise 9/18/1922 11/17/1958 9/14/2006 Ingjald Lodge #65 IOV
Hildom, Eugene Elton 12/9/1927 10/2/1980 1/5/2007 Grand Lodge
Hoadley, Mary Lou 9/13/1942 2/18/1980 5/29/2007 Ingjald Lodge #65 IOV
Johnson, Barbara Ann 9/5/1942 5/16/1988 9/7/2007 Diana Lodge #114 IOV
Judd, William G 7/26/1927 7/16/1976 7/30/2007 Linne Lodge #57 IOV
Kallman, Bert G 4/6/1918 11/4/1949 10/13/2006 Skandia Lodge #68 IOV
Kipp, Joseph F 8/19/1925 11/2/1979 8/14/2007 Thor Lodge #9 IOV
Kyller, Evelyn T 10/31/1922 4/13/1959 5/21/2007 Stenkil Lodge #92 IOV
Laffler, Clara May 10/9/1923 12/28/1939 3/29/2007 Grand Lodge
Lindquist, Dagny 2/12/1909 3/29/1934 5/30/1995 Grand Lodge
Lundin, Steven P 6/6/1941 10/14/1957 5/12/2007 Stenkil Lodge #92 IOV
Malm, Constance J 7/15/1932 3/14/1988 7/20/2007 Stenkil Lodge #92
Matuz, Steve 4/12/1921 9/12/1999 9/26/2007 Linne Lodge #57
Murphy, N June 6/6/1918 8/16/1968 8/17/2007 Linne Lodge #57 IOV
Nelson, Phyllis O 7/12/1918 11/20/1967 7/8/2007 Ingjald Lodge #65 IOV
Olson, Nancy Ellen 9/9/1935 10/26/1951 9/29/2007 Stenkil Lodge #92 IOV
Olson, Ronald O 1/31/1938 6/15/1962 7/10/2007 Linne Lodge #57 IOV
Palm, Beverly C 1/2/1930 3/10/1994 3/21/2006 Ingjald Lodge #65 IOV
Peterson, Calvin J 1/7/1925 11/5/1976 10/18/2007 Linne Lodge #57
Phelps, Blanche Frances 5/14/1917 5/15/1936 7/24/2007 Idun Lodge #58 IOV
Simonson, Deborah J 2/18/1951 6/7/1983 7/26/2007 Stenkil Lodge #92 IOV
Trutich, Alice M 4/16/1921 1/1/1980 6/25/2007 Grand Lodge
Wallin, Pauline L 6/1/1919 4/27/1952 7/31/2006 Baltic Star Lodge #112 IOV
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