Volume 48, Issue 7
July 2017
Sverdrup 4-107
Bismarck, ND Sverdrup Nyheter
July Calendar
05 Needlework - 1:30 p.m. at the
home of Marilyn Kristensen,
209 Stuttgart Dr, Bismarck
06 Tidlos Concert, Heritage Center
7 p.m. Russell Reid Auditorium
(read article on page 3 for more
information)
19 Needlework - 1:30 p.m. at the
home of Marilyn Kristensen,
209 Stuttgart Dr, Bismarck
27 Business Meeting, 7 p.m. 1st
Lutheran Church
29 St. Olaf’s Day Celebration
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Convention Planning 2018
Committees
Convention Chair Jerry Saude will be calling a
committee meeting in early July to assign
further duties for tasks and get an update on
your progress. Your participation is always
welcomed and required to make this
Bismarck convention one that District #4
won’t soon forget.
Calls will be made to remind those who
expressed interest. We will meet for one
hour and then schedule the next meetings as
needed each month. If you haven’t
expressed interest as yet, give me a call and
I’ll add you to the list. Jerry
Sverdrup Nyheter
From the President
The drought is taking its toll on the enjoyment of my
summer so far. The blessed rains that came the week
of June 12th were a welcome respite, but as true
North Dakotans, we anxiously await more. The
bounty of our lands may be banked until another year
without these continued precious rains. Our
prosperity depends so much on our short growing
season and those precious few inches of rain each season. If you are like
me, we begin each summer with a host of weekend commitments and
plans for the family and friends that often include travel and projects that
we put off until summer. Often our summer plans are a few moments to
take a breather from the commitments we accept with offices in our
churches, groups and volunteer organizations, but we must remember that
those responsibilities go on; whether on a daily or weekly basis and we
cannot neglect them or they suffer.
Keep Sons of Norway on your mind this summer, think about who you
would like to share it with and pass those names onto the office for an
invitation to a fall membership dinner. It’s a topic that can come up in
polite conversation at any time! Think about your family who might
benefit from financial planning or a neighbor who might enjoy our monthly
cultural socials. All are welcome to come and see and experience what
our lodge has to offer.
Hadde bra og takk for meg - Jerry Saude
P.S. And remember Vern Monger and I have still-frozen lutefisk for sale
too. Deliveries are available.
Son of Norway Park Sign Dedication Plans
Unfortunately the new sign was not up in time for the June 23rd picnic
plans and the weather really wasn’t conducive to a comfortable evening at
the park.
The sign dedication will be announced at a later date and we may
announce a noon Brown Bag seminar for the official dedication. Check
your emails and the website for the new date and time.
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6-16-2017
A lifetime in a day
The week started out like any other Monday. Then the call came. A client/friend had died. It was two calls that morning. Two men in different states that were unrelated, with their own family and stories had passed over the weekend. The only thing they had in common was they were members of Sons of Norway and had life insurance. That is why I got the calls. When I attend a funeral or memorial service my mind takes me to my relationship with that person and their family. I never would have known these two men if it weren’t for Sons of Norway. I am grateful our paths crossed. I have a sense of thankfulness that because of our previous relationship, their families will have one less thing to worry about while they mourn the loss of their loved ones. Others work with grieving families, pastors, morticians, doctors to name a few. It isn’t easy. I am appreciative that my work begins as a discussion on helping a family in the future and knowing that in the end that person has given a little piece of mind to their loved ones. Rest in peace dear gentlemen. Sons of Norway is delivering its promise for you. Ann Krause, FIC, LUTCF Financial Benefits Counselor Sons of Norway 701-720-2755 Email: [email protected]
The Sverdrup Nyheter is published once a month by Sverdrup
#107 Sons of Norway Lodge, P.O. Box 1912, Bismarck, ND 58502.
There is no charge for the newsletter. The newsletter is available
on our website. For address changes or questions contact:
[email protected]; Website: www.sofnbismarck.com
Editor Audrey Solheim 223-7891
President Jerry Saude 224-0963
Vice President Dick Hansen 663-8850
Secretary Claudia Berg 222-8238
Financial Secretary Barbara Holwegner 255-1390
Ass’t Financial Secretary Addie Thiede 224-8392
Treasurer Wayne Granfor 734-6370
Sunshine Lady - Cards Julie Roe 223-4196
Financial Benefits Counselor Ann Krause 852-5508
Reservations Nanc Skaret 258-4703
July Birthdays Linda Benz Maddalena 4
Kathy L Faller 4
Korliss L Turner 4
Nanc H Skaret 6
Margaret Loritz 7
Timmy L Holdahl 9
Sandra Johnson 9
Margene Granfor 10
Mark D Swartz 11
Larry M Olson 12
Michael Lee 13
Donna Hamar 14
John Sakariassen 14
Beverly I Mundell 15
Morris Roningen 16
Karen Oby 17
Emily Robinson 17
Gary Halvorson 18
Judith Hammer 18
Robert O Wefald 18
Pamela J Vukelic 19
Deborah Wilson 19
Donald G Walz 20
Herman Eggers 21
Loren G Eikanas 21
Jerry M Saude 23
Gary L Tibke 23
Patrick B Lewis 24
Roger Anderson 26
Jeannette Radig 26
Debra Tschosik 26
Annette Behm-Caldwell 28
Gratulerer med dagen
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Membership Information Dues are currently as follows: Primary member $43 - Spouse
$36 Unge Venner $23 (unless a parent is a member, in which
case there is no fee.)
New member applications may be turned in to Barbara
Holwegner, Financial Secretary for processing, include your
check for the appropriate amount made payable to Sons of
Norway. Address: 1503 S Washington Street,
Bismarck, ND 58504. Our total Membership to date is 319.
This and That
Save the BOX TOPS from grocery items for Dorothy
Moses school. Save your stamps for TUBFRIM, to aid
children’s programs in Norway. Volunteer to bring
cookies to a social. Call a friend to ride along to an
upcoming summer event. We delivered two routes
daily for “Meals on Wheels” during May. Thanks to
everyone who stepped up to aid their neighbors in
bringing a hot meal to the table of someone who
needs help at this time in their life.
Velkommen New Members Beverly Fischer, Bismarck
Kristi Laib, Bismarck
St Olaf’s Day Picnic at Solbakken Farm Saturday July 29th is the annual picnic to remember the patron
saint of Norway. Potluck supper beginning at 6:00 at Lodge
President Jerry and Sonna’s home at Solbakken Farm. Come
for an evening of good food, fellowship and a cultural history of
King Olaf Haraldsson and his influence on the history, religion
and culture of Norway. Bring a dish to share; salad, dessert,
hotdish etc… with grilled hotdogs and plates, cutlery and
refreshments provided by the lodge. Also, bring a lawn chair if
you have portable ones.
Solbakken Potluck - July 29
(north of Bismarck)
9 miles north on 83#- Start counting by Menards stoplight.
You will go just past mile marker 98
Get into the left lane and you will turn Left (West) onto
149th Ave NW – it’s a paved road.
Proceed 1 mile and then turn Right
onto 15th Street NW (gravel road heading North)
Proceed 1 more mile and turn Left
onto 162nd Ave NW
Proceed ¼ mile and you will come up the driveway on the
left. This is the first big black mailbox and driveway on the left
once you are on 162nd Ave.
Hopefully a Norwegian flag will be at the mailbox.
1919 162nd Ave NW if you have GPS guidance.
Hope to see YOU there!
Share Your Knowledge?
Charles Hall Youth Services is looking for a few
good men and women to be mentors in their
Community Mentor Program. Can you reach out to
at-risk youth to help them make better life choices
and develop healthier relationships with strong adult
mentors like yourself? You won’t know if you don’t
try. Charles Hall staff will help you find your
strengths and match you with a young man or young
lady who can benefit from your friendship and
guidance. They are also willing to come and speak
to us about their program. Please contact our lodge
office for details or call Jerry at 527-4068.
Direct From Norway on July 6th Tidlos is a Christian band from Norway who is
very fond of hymns and Norwegian folk music.
Their name is Tidlos - meaning timeless in English
- because much of the music they play is timeless.
Tidlos has 6 members, vocals, guitar, piano,
drums, bass and accordion / whistle / Irish
bousouki.
They have been touring a lot in Norway and were
on a USA tour in the autumn of 2016. Their
music/lyrics are mostly in Norwegian but they
have translated some of the lyrics into English.
They will have CD’s available for sale after the
program.
Our lodge will be hosting coffee and ice cream
after the 7 PM free program in the Reid
Auditorium of the ND Heritage Center. Join us
and bring a friend. Our thanks to the ND
Heritage Center for helping us host this event for
the public. They are heading to Dickinson after
our concert.
July 2017
Sons of Norway - Sverdrup 4-107 1026 S 3rd #3
Bismarck, ND 58504-6398
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Self Storage Rental Units, Long Term,
Short Term, Clean, Container Rentals
Del Ray Bergan 701-258-9244
Administrator 1343 Republic Street
Bismarck, ND 58504
Stop by our
Sons of Norway Park
this summer see the
changes.
Congregate Meals
Home Delivered Meals
Health Maintenance
Outreach Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Educational Seminars
Fitness Room
Leisure Activities
Coffee Bar & Gift Shop
And Much More!