SONS OF
NORWAY
FJELL-LJOM
(MOUNTAIN
ECHOES)
BLAFJELL LODGE
3-646 MARCH
2012
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President: Sharon
Rohrback 540-774-0006 Vice President: Marlin Thompson
540-334-2672
Secretary: Kathy
Clark
540-977-2349 Editor: Joann Barfield
540-380-2926
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Mission
Statement:
The mission of the Sons of
Norway is to preserve and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of
Norway and
other Nordic countries
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Regularly scheduled meetings:
fourth Saturday of each month, 3:00 PM,
College Lutheran Church, 210 South
College Avenue, Salem
(except for special
events)
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MARCH EVENT!
"Getting to Know
Norway"
Saturday, March
24, 2012, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
College Lutheran
Church
Fellowship
Hall
Don't miss this Special
Event!
Patterned after our annual
Viking Day at
Faith Christian School (our
Adopt-a-School),
we will have informational
displays and interpreters of
Viking and Norwegian
History,
Geography, Heritage,
Literature, Culture,
Voyages of Discovery (Leif
Erikkson)!
Activities for children
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Runic Writing! Viking
Shields!
and Samplings of Norwegian
food!
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President's Letter:
Spring is a busy time for plants, animals and us. Lots of
activities coming up for which we need your help.
March 24, 2012, 3-5 pm: Family Day Open
House. PASS THE WORD. This will
be held during our normal meeting hours. We have no idea how many will
come, but have submitted event ads to the local newspapers and flyers to
churches. The event is free and requires no
reservations. Contact Cheri Johnson, Cultural Director (540-989-6330) or
Larry Norman (540-721-7188) if you have artifacts or finger food samples you can
provide.
May 19, 2012: Roanoke Local Colors
event. There will be a planning meeting April 21,
1:00-2:30 pm before our regular meeting starts, headed by the Social
Director and Cultural Director. Larry Norman must submit our
participation registration to Local Colors office on/before April 22.
We will again have a booth with free literature, informational
displays, and baked goods for sale. All are encouraged to come with
ideas and offers of
help. Submitted
by Blafjell President, Sharon Rohrback
Blafjell Library
Joann Barfield and Sharon Rohrback have been busy
organizing a Blafjell Closet area for our small library.
Sharon Rohrback has agreed to be the librarian. The
books will be displayed at each meeting.
There will be a check-out box in the library area,
with one 3x5 card for each book or set of magazines.
Any item checked out is due at the next regular monthly
meeting...based on the honor system.
Contents of the library to date:
1. Magazines donated from members' private
libraries: The Viking published by Sons of Norway;
Vesterheim published by Vesterheim Museum;
The Norsemen Magazine (5 issues); Iceland 2011
Visitors Guide.
2 Swedish language non-fiction
(mysteries?). (about 8 paperbacks which have been on the shelf for
years).
3 Books: Lion of England;
Ole Goes to War (Wisconsin Brigade in Civil War);
The Norwegian Lady and Wreck of the Dictator; The
Viking Invader; The Viking World; The Vikings-Crafts From the Past; UFF
DA Jokes; Viking Adventure; Viking Gold.
4. Two Sons of Norway Song Books with
music (in spiral notebooks)
If any members have contributions to our Library, they
will be gratefully received.
Also available in the Blafjell closet are 3-ring binders
with the National and District newsletters (in total if short; excerpts if long
documents); National headquarters-provided Lodge procedures and
officer responsibilities, Blafjell newsletter (Fjell-Ljom) archives, and
Blafjell History Scrapbooks.
Submitted
by Blafjell Librarian, Sharon Rohrback
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Minutes of February
meeting:
The February 25, 2012, meeting was held at College Lutheran Church, Salem,
VA. Sharon Rohrback opened the meeting with the singing of the Norwegian,
American, and Canadian National Anthems. There were no corrections or
additions to the January minutes printed in the newsletter. Flyers
promoting the "Getting to Know Norway" were passed out and to be distributed
around the area. Forms for the Walking Medal were passed out.
Treasurers report has a balance of $2,722.64. Sharon Rohrback is
working on revising the By Laws. Helpers are needed for the "Getting to
Know Norway" event on March 24 at College
Lutheran.
A board meeing to plan for Local Colors will be April 21 from 1-2:30
PM. Helene DeVries is no longer serving on the Social
Committee. Anne Hoose and Cheri Johnson are on this committee. There
will be a workshop on Sun. March 11 from 3-5 PM.to make items for the "Getting
to Know Norway" event. Cheri Johnson gave a very interesting program
on the mountain farm seter. Refreshments were served by Georgia Carr and
Cheri
Johnson. Kathy
Clark, Secretary
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News of our
Folks:
Gratuleer
Med Dagen
April
birthdays:
Bill DeVries ..
4-30 John Eide
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4-25
John Hitchings .. 4-22
Betty
Lindsoe ..
4-23 Ellen
Nygaard .. 4-15
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THIRD
DISTRICT NEWS:
For
President Ralph Peterson's letter, see the Third
District Events Calendar:
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2012 Calendar of Meetings/Programs/Special Events:
April 28 .. Let's make
Lefse! learn how to make our much beloved Norwegian food!
May 19 .. Local Colors! our largest public
event! Elmwood Park, Downtown
Roanoke
June 23 .. Our Annual Summertime Picnic .. location
TBD
July 28 .. Movie Day .. virtual tours of
Norway .. with popcorn!
August .. Summer Vacation!
September TBD .. Adopt-a-School program at Faith
Christian School, Roanoke
September 22 ..Viking/Nordic Auction
October 19 .. Local Colors/Taste of Colors/Sweden ..
our 7th year .. Downtown Roanoke
October 27 .. Anniversary Dinner .. celebrating our 16th
year!
November 17 ..Christmas in Norway .. getting in the
holiday mood ..
Videos of the celebrations in Norway and the famous Jule symbols
December 8 .. Julefest 2012! with the lovely St. Lucia Procession and the
Julebord!
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Sons of Norway Financial Benefits
Counselor: Michael Beck, LUTCF.
Office Phone: (540) 443-6485,
E-mail: michael.j.beck@cox.net
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