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March 2020Volume 120, No. 1Journal
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
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Letter from the Chief ................cover story
Welcome Aboard ...........................................2
Language Lesson ...........................................2
Milestones ........................................................3
Scholarship and Raffle .................................3
Administrator's Corner ................................4
Burn Camp News ...........................................4
Sigurd Lodge Update ...................................5
Linne' Lodge Update ................................6-7
Ingjald Lodge Update ..............................8-9
Get Involved! ................................................ 10
Insurance Surrender Form ...................... 11
Chief ’s
Melinda Worden Grand Chief
Corner
Hello Fellow Vikings,
Now that all the holidays are over, I’m hoping everyone is happy and healthy! Some of you are enjoying sunny weather in the South, and snow lovers are sticking it out in the North. Wherever you are spending the winter, Spring will be on the way soon! I do have to mention though, it has been a fairly easy winter… not too much snow, but a lot of sickness. Sometimes I feel like a broken record, as here we are again on surrenders. Executive Council has been working diligently to accomplish this task. Council has monthly meetings on the progress and looking at new strategies to try and locate policyholders. We have sent out repeated mailings to all Lodges. I encourage all Lodges to look at their lists and help us as much as they can. We know that we will not be able to find everyone, just remember that, “A good Viking, is an uninsured Viking.” Since September, we have had 200+ surrenders. We have also had a number of donations through surrenders: Burn Camp – 14 donations, Scholarship - 17, and 8 donations to Language Camp. Big thanks to all of you who donated back to the I.O.V.!! On the upside, all Lodges of the I.O.V. are now in good standing. Communicating with the Lodges, by calling and speaking with the Officers, we made great progress. All lodge dues, membership lists, and contact information has been updated, and given to our administrator. Rod, Robin and I couldn’t be happier! Keeping all Lodges in our great I.O.V. is what we need to keep growing. Viking Scholarships are coming up. Just a little fact, Viking Scholarship Fund was established on June 14, 1963 at the Grand Lodge meeting, in Boston, Massachusetts. There are many Junior Vikings who have been fortunate to receive this support; in our family we have had two scholarship recipients. I am looking forward to the outcome of this year’s applications! Language Camp information should be out to all Lodges. Last year we had a good response from our Junior Vikings, and we received five applications this year! This program is one of the outstanding opportunities we have to offer our young Viking members. All seems to be going well with everything going on within Council. We are very fortunate to have Robin Grinnell, our administrator; she is always thinking, and looking out for the good of our I.O.V. We can’t thank her enough. There have been a couple of changes to our Executive Council as two members, Sandy Cramm and Barb Hendry, have resigned. We wish them the best! Our two new members are Peg Schaeffer and Mary Beth Liskey, both from Linne’ Lodge. All of us on Council welcome them aboard! On a personal note, I have been busy with Council and learning every day! I saw that Linne’ Lodge is having their Polar Plunge, with a tremendous amount of support! If you have never seen a Polar Plunge, stop by, it’s exciting. I used to do the plunge for Ingjald and it can be a little chilly! If you are up in Kenosha, stop by for pancake breakfast in March and say “hi” to Vice Chief Rod. Always doing my best for our great I.O.V.
Mindy
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VIKING JOURNALRobin Lynn Grinnell
Fraternal AdministratorP.O. Box 27186
Lansing, MI [email protected]
989-292-0482
Grand Lodge OfficePO Box 13020
Springfield, IL [email protected]
877-241-6006Fax: 888-686-6567
Official Publication of the Independent Order
of VikingsA Fraternal Benefit Society
on Legal Reserve
Welcome AboardThe following are new members who were admitted to the Viking Order since the previous Viking Journal was published. We welcome you one and all to the Viking Order and sincerely urge you to attend your respective lodges and join in all of the activities planned for you. Remember . . . It’s great to be a VIKING!!
INGJALD #65ALAN J AKIN TIM MARTINSONASHLEY BAILEY SUSAN BANDLEYGAIL A BARKER CHRISTINE TARBRAKMARK BECKSTRAND BETTY BECKSTRANDAMY BERNHARDT RANDALL BERNHARDTMATT BLOOM GEORGE BLOOMKERRIN BLOOMQUIST JEFFREY JOHNSONDANIEL BRUNENAVS JENNIFER MCPHERSONVIRGINIA CARLBERG JULIE COVERTBROCK D CARLSON THOMAS MURRAY JRBRUCE CARLSON JEFFREY R CARLSONMARY JO CARLSON-BAUER SUZANNE LINDQUISTTOD M CARNEY CONSTANCE C SHERMANTAYLOR COLLINS JOHN F COLLINS JRDIANE CORNELL-MCCOY ELSIE WALLSARAH DRAKE DEB JACOBSLOUIS H EBERT CONNIE SHERMANDAVID EDWARDS JON VANDERMOLENJOHN A ESNER JR CONNIE C SHERMANSARAH EVERETT BRENT CARLSONMICHAEL R FISHER THOMAS J MULDOWNEYDAWN GILBERT CONNIE SHERMANKARIN HANSEN BARCLAY WELLMANJANE E HAWKINS SHARON PAULSONVALERIE HOLMBERG-STUBER CHRISTINE OSTEALAN L JOHNSON RANDY SAMUELSONHELEN JOHNSON DIANE RUSSDEBORAH KENNEDY KANE DOUG SANDERSGARY KINDBERG JODI SWINDELLBRAELIE KLEINFELDEN-SMITH JOHN KLEINFELDERMARY ELLEN KNOTT RICHARD D KNOTT JRGILBERT C LINDAHL RODERIC HUNTJACK LINGENFELTER ELIZABETH LINGENFELTERMAX LINGENFELTER ELIZABETH LINGENFELTERWENDY LOGGIA TED E LARSONJULIE ANN LOWN HATCH STEVEN JOHNSONMICHAEL LYONS BARBARA A LYONSJOEL RODERICK MACKAY JR DOUG SANDERSDANIEL MASSEY JOHN LAWSONBRIAN MCCARTHY DOUGLAS CORNELIUSSALLY A MCCAULEY JOHN W MCCAULEYCHRISTINA D MCCOY ELSIE WALL
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RING #18 DAN LUNDBERG JOHN SPANGMATT NOVAK TOM GOSSALINJOHN R ROBINSON III MARK LARSON
SIGURD #30 ALEX GOLD WENDY GOLDJENNA STORZ WENDY GOLD KRISTI STORZ CHAR LARSEN
LANGUAGE LESSONKanelbulle [ kanélboulle ]
Cinnamon bunThe Kanelbulle is the staple of the Swedish fika and something every Swedish
man and woman loves with their whole heart. If there will ever be a test for Swedish citizenship, the kanelbulle will surely be part of it.
Do you agree? Want more? Check out http://ordoftheday.com/
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IOV Executive Council:
Grand ChiefMelinda R. Worden
Vice Grand ChiefRodney W. Ottum
Jr. Past Grand ChiefWilliam H. Schaefer
Grand SecretaryEivor Britt-Louise Hichue
Grand TreasurerThomas R. Jandt
Grand HeraldBryan R. Nelson
Grand Inner GuardWilliam A. Peterson
Grand Outer GuardRobert D. Greenwald
Jane [email protected]
Robert H. [email protected]
Mary Beth [email protected]
Steve [email protected]
Margaret (Peggy) [email protected]
MILESTONESTo let you know that our many thoughts are with the members and families in this time of sorrow.
HÖGSATTA KÄMPAR
Ellida Lodge #25 THOMAS BELL
Ellida Lodge #25 VINCENT LIVINGSTON
Ellida Lodge #25 JOAN PENNOCK
Ellida Lodge #25 JAMES STEVENS
Ellida Lodge #25 PAUL THORNE
Ellida Lodge #25 HELEN WHIPPLER
Ingjald Lodge #65 JOSEPH C CHUDZICKI
Ingjald Lodge #65 JANICE S GALLOWAY
Ingjald Lodge #65 KATHLEEN KNIGHT
Ingjald Lodge #65 BORGE RASMUSSEN
Linne’ Lodge #57 WILLIS ANDREWS
Linne’ Lodge #57 JAMES E. CHICK
Linne’ Lodge #57 ROBERT J. E. HILL
Linne’ Lodge #57 JEROME P. KIENKE
Linne’ Lodge #57 HAROLD J MATTSON
Linne’ Lodge #57 JOSEPH J. RAHRIG
Ring Lodge #18 RICHARD NEPSTAD
All Lodges are asked to submit membership reports that include the passing of our Viking brothers and sisters. Submit to the Fraternal Administrator for inclusion in the Vikings Journal.
Lodge Member Name
The Grand Lodge Scholarship raffle was held at Winterfest in Muskegon on Saturday, January 25. Faisel Abdelkader conducted the drawing as committee chair Bob Grinnell was out of town.
The five winners were as follows: • First place of $500 went to Al Green of Muskegon. • Second place of $200 was Linne’ Lodge. • Third place of $150 was Thor Lodge #9. • Fourth and Fifth at $75 each were Diane Sampson from Linne’ and Kristi Storz from
Sigurd.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who participated.
As of February 1, only two scholarship applications have been sent to the Administrator. I hope we have more applications postmarked by the deadline of March 1, 2020.
The Scholarship Committee Bob Grinnell, Rod Ottum, Bill Peterson and Mary Beth Liskey Congratulations to Mary Beth, she is the newest member of the Executive Council. Thanks to Barb Hendry for her past service!
Grand Lodge Scholarship and Raffle
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Administrator’s CornerHappy New Year, Vikings! Just a few quick items to cover this quarter…
New Email Now that we have all the “behind the scenes” technology stuff finished with the website transfer, we can begin using the IOV email address again. We are not going to have a bunch of different email addresses since I’m the only one reading them! If you need to contact IOV, you can use the contact form in the IOV website http://www.iovikings.org or you can email [email protected]. This email will work for all communication including membership, the journal, and IOV program questions.
New Lodge Officers Please remember to send your updated Lodge Officers anytime you hold elections or fill a vacancy. I need the officer name, title, mailing address, email address and phone number. Almost all of our communication with lodges is now done by EMAIL. This saves time and money – please make sure we have an email contact for your officers!
Lodge Newsletters Please add the Fraternal Administrator to your lodge newsletter mailing list! Email news can go to [email protected] and print newsletter can be sent to: IOV Fraternal Administrator, PO Box 27186, Lansing, MI 48909.
Member Roster - REQUEST Many of our lodges have been “cleaning up” their membership lists. PLEASE make sure to send an updated copy of the list to the Fraternal Administrator. We need to make sure we are working from the same list as we’re tracking membership and mailing the Journal. Each Lodge submits a Quarterly Report that should include deaths, expelled members, and reinstatements. Keeping us informed allows us to better serve all Vikings!
FALSE: “I can’t surrender my insurance because I don’t want to lose my membership!” As we move forward with the IOV, membership and insurance are two DIFFERENT activities. Membership does NOT rely on insurance! If you are a Grand Lodge member due to the closing of your subordinate lodge, you can maintain your IOV Membership by mailing your $15 National Dues check (payable to IOV) to the Fraternal Administrator! Do NOT send to UTG – they are no longer tracking membership payments. (Individuals who were expelled from a lodge may not be eligible for Grand Lodge membership. The Executive Council will review all policies when the Constitution is updated for the 2021 Convention.) If you are a member of an active local lodge, you will continue your IOV membership by continuing to pay your lodge and national dues. I hate to be one of those people who complains about the weather, but …. Is it spring yet?
Robin Lynn Grinnell, IOV Fraternal [email protected] - 989-292-0482
Burn Camp News The Great Lakes Burn Camp winter session was held in Onaway, MI in mid-February with more than 60 campers enjoying the activities. We don’t have any pictures at this time, but you can check out the website. Mike Longnecker, the president of the Great Lakes Burn Camp, was at Winterfest in Muskegon. He presented our Chief, Greg Liskey, with a fireman bobble head in recognition of the ongoing support of Linne’ 57 and Muskegon Firefighters Local 370. It will be put on display at the Lodge.
There is nothing to report for the Illinois or Connecticut Burn camps except their websites: Illinois: www.IFSA.org Connecticut: www.CTburnsfoundation.orgMichigan: www.greatlakesburncamp.org If anybody from any other Lodge has information besides their websites please contact Bob Grinnell, 231-773-0490, or mail to 1249 Lakeshore Dr. #129, Muskegon, MI 49441.
The Burn Camp Committee Tom Jandt, Bob Greenwald and Bob Grinnell
Fireman Bobblehead
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DID YOU KNOW?According to 2010 census data, there are approximately 11,890,524 people of Scandinavian ancestry in the United States.
Hi All! Happy New Year to all you Vikings near and far. We have a few items to share and we will start out with our last breakfast in November. This was another very successful breakfast - in fact we had to even turn people away, which just goes to show how popular it is! Despite a few of us getting there at 4:30 am to get pancakes made ahead, we had people waiting again… which can’t be helped unless we start to cook the day before. I don’t think anyone wants to do that! All in all the customers were fine. We had a record profit on our bake sale: must be the two ladies (Alice and Nancy) who were selling that did it. I would like to thank everyone who baked because our sale would not be successful without you! As long as I’m giving out thank-yous, I would like to thank everyone who worked at the breakfast. You did a fantastic job as usual! Our first meeting in December was the election of officers and, after forty-plus years, we have a new Chief! I felt it was about time to get someone younger to take over those duties. Those elected and appointed were Jack Yule, Chief; Jerry Jacob, Vice Chief; John Roberts, Financial Secretary; Jennifer Yule, Recording Secretary; Joyce Jacob, Treasurer; Pat Bishop, Herald; Jeff Gullo, Assistant Herald; Outer Guard, Bill (Mongo) Washack; Inner Guard, Beverly Rischel; and Membership Chairman, Sala (Sven) Musatief. December 13th was our Christmas party. We had great food, thanks to all that pitched in, and we also had the ugliest Christmas sweater contest as well as our white elephant Christ-mas exchange. A great time was had by all.
SIGURD LODGE #30Kenosha, Wisconsin
Jack Yule getting installed as Chief with Paul Pitts Officers waiting to be installed
On January 10th I, along with Jenny and Jack Yule, traveled to Tinley Park to install the officers of Harald lodge. They have a very active lodge with younger members as well as old-timers too. Keep up the good work! On January 17th, Past Grand Chief Paul Pitts, Bill Hendry and Mike Conrad from Harald Lodge came to Kenosha and installed the officers of Sigurd. Thanks guys! Thanks to those who brought snacks and sweets, it really was appreciated along with Jack Yule getting the other food for the installation. A while back Wally Hansen’s mother passed away, we extend our sympathy to him and his family. Linda Roberts has been on the sick list for a while. Our spring Swedish pancake and sausage breakfast will be March 29th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Please bring baked goods for the sale. I assume we will be setting up for the break-fast on Saturday evening. On Saturday, April 25th, Sigurd Lodge will be hosting the spring Executive Council meeting at 9:00 am, all members are welcome to attend. We are still working on the surrender of policies, so if you know of anyone who hasn’t surrendered their policy yet please urge them to do so. You can still be a member of the IOV as long as you pay your national dues and local lodge dues. I would like to thank Peggy Stegall from Ellida Lodge in Rockford for searching for members with policies and also searching for addresses. Until next time… stay warm! If you’re cold, stop by and have a glass or two of hot Swedish Glogg.
Rod Ottum, correspondent
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LINNE’ LODGE #57Muskegon, MI
Well, today was the last day of Winterfest in Muskegon. It was three days of great food, music and fun! We had French Dip on Friday night, a Steak Fry on Saturday Night, and a Breakfast Brunch on Sunday. The music was awesome, and a few drinks were had by all. If you haven’t made it to Winterfest yet you should plan to come next year. It was started by Al Majors 48 years ago. Al passed away and the event has been picked up by his son Alf and his wife Dianell, and their children and grandchildren. When you look in the dictionary for “volunteer” you’ll see the name MAJORS. What a great group of Vikings! In October (besides my birthday) we celebrated Linne’s 100-Year Anniversary and had a Halloween Party that would have frightened Frankenstein. In November we had a Taco Dinner, a dinner for our Veterans, Jazzy Steak Fry, and a Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale. What a Christmas Season we had! We decorated the Lodge, had a Smorgasborg Dinner, Lucia Fest, the Holiday Mixer, a Sing-Along, Children’s Christmas Party, and Christmas Eve Get-Together. And, if that wasn’t enough, we also had an awesome New Year’s Eve Party! We in Muskegon wish all of you a blessed 2020. Thomas (Tom) Jandt, Past Chief, Linne’ Lodge #57
St. Lucia Festival
Lighting the Lights Children’s Christmas Party
Hey, Santa!
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2019 Officer’s Appreciation Dinner - out with the old, in with the new!
LINNE’ LODGE #57Muskegon, MI
U of M vs. MSU game - friendly rivalry!New Year's Eve from Above
New Year's Eve
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INGJALD LODGE #65Jamestown, New York
Ingjald Lodge Celebrates Christmas Planning for Christmas began in November and activities commenced with volunteers, headed up by chairperson Lynn Lindberg, decorating our Lake Lodge the first Sunday in December. These volunteers turned our Lodge into a beautiful winter wonderland with colorful seasonal decorations throughout. Our annual children’s Christmas party, “Breakfast With Santa,” was held the second Sunday in December for youngsters 0-10 years of age. Once again Santa (Charlie Kent) arrived via the generosity of the Maple Springs Fire Department on a large fire truck. Santa was welcomed by an energetic and excited large crowd of youngsters and their parents! Each child was given an age-appropriate wrapped gift by Santa, Mrs. Santa (Darla Nelson) and many elf helpers. Pictures were taken of each child by Vice Chief Betsy Lynch. Each young person received a hand-crafted wooden “Darla Hese” (Swedish horse) personalized
with their name on it. These beautiful keepsakes were made by Bonnie Magers, Darla Nelson, and Dawn Stuart. Decorating Christmas cookies was enjoyed, after which the youngsters were treated to breakfast. Chief Jane Forsberg thanked Fred and Sue Bell who served as Chairpersons for this very successful event and extended appreciation to all the many volunteers who helped. Other holiday activities included the traditional Doppa I Gryta party with an abundance of Scandinavian foods being consumed; Ugly Christmas Sweater Party; participation in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive; surprise raffles and Swedish New Year’s Eve Party. Of course, tasty meals were available each Friday and Saturday and a limited menu available on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday nights.
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INGJALD LODGE #65Jamestown, New York
Ingjald Lodge Helps Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive Each year, for many years, members of Ingjald Lodge have helped spread Christmas holiday cheer. It has been a long-standing tradition to assist the Salvation Army in their Red Kettle Drive. Individuals and family groups volunteer to work the Red Kettles on one-hour intervals. Most of the volunteers have done so for many years and say that they look forward to this heart-warming experience. True to Viking philosophy of helping others, many volunteers say that they receive more “holiday spirit” than they give. It’s a wonderful way to usher in the holidays! Thanks and appreciation is extended to all who gave of their time. Seeing brother and sister Vikings participate in this community humanitarian effort is another reason to say, “PROUD TO BE A VIKING!”
Members of Viking Ingjald Lodge made their annual Christmas donations to three groups that involve helping people in need. Each group received a check for $300 in support of their work. Viking Chief Forsberg stated that these donations are consistent with the Viking philosophy of community involvement and helping those in need.
Vikings Make Christmas Donations
Newly elected 2020 officers for Viking Ingjald Lodge of Jamestown were installed at the first Lodge meeting of the year. Both new Chief Lynch and Vice-Chief Porter bring a vast amount of experience to their newly elected positions. Betsy was a former Diana Lodge President, Viking of the Year and has held numerous other positions in Ingjald Lodge. She has been a constant volunteer where needed and regularly seen with her camera taking pictures at Viking functions. Vice Chief Porter also brings a great deal of experience and dedication to her newly elected position, including Past Diana Lodge President (2), Chief of Ingjald Lodge (2), Viking of the Year, and numerous other leadership posts. Grand Lodge Chief Mindy Worden, part of the Installation Team, congratulated all the newly elected officers and thanked them for their service.
Viking Ingjald Lodge Elects 2020 Officers
Viking “Bell Ringers” Jim Strong and John Watkins
Elected officers pictured (L to R):I.O.V. Grand Chief Mindy Worden; newly elected Ingjald Chief Betsy Lynch; past Chief Jane Forsberg; and newly elected Vice
Chief, Juanita “Toots” Porter.
Head Viking Trustee, Bryan Nelson; St. Susan Center Executive Director, Bonnie Scott-Sleight; Ingjald Chief, Jane Fosberg;
UCAN Executive Director, Jeff Rotunda. (Salvation Army not pictured.)
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VOLUNTEER!Many of our Vikings are active in their local communities, and we appreciate that. But your Lodge needs you, too! Contact your Lodge officers to find out about committees, events and other ways you can be involved. Learn more about your lodge leadership and maybe run for an officer’s position! The future of the I.O.V. relies on strong lodges, and strong lodges rely on active members!
SHARE YOUR VIKING STORIES!Are you part of Drill Team? A Junior Viking? Lodge Historian? 50-year member? Tell us why being a Viking is important to YOU! Submit a short story with a photo (if you have one) and we will include in an upcoming Journal. Email to [email protected] and include “Journal article” in the subject line, or mail to the Fraternal Administrator.
Swedish Tradition…. The Easter Smorgasboard!Many families will have a smörgåsbord at Easter, a buffet style meal with several dishes. It has the advantage that you can skip what you don’t like and have some more of your favorites. Typical dishes include:
• köttbullar (meatballs),• several types of pickled herring from a good supplier,• kall inkokt lax (cold poached salmon),• another cold meat such as lamb or chicken such as our excellent kall inkokt kyckling med citron
och rosmarin (cold poached chicken with lemon and rosemary),• cheese flan,• eggs halved and garnished with fish roe or prawns,• new potatoes with dill,• knäckebröd (crispbread),• cheese such as Västerbottensost,• salads, which often include fruit.
Desserts might include truffles, chocolate cake, and cloudberry parfait! And don’t forget your Påskägg (Easter eggs) - egg shaped containers full of godis (sweets/candy).
Source: swedishfood.com/easter
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Independent Order of Vikings Fraternal Administration PO Box 27186 Lansing, MI 48909 INSURANCE SURRENDER FORM – please provide address and phone number
Name of Insured: Policy Owner: Policy Number: Address: Phone:
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE RETURNING
In consideration of and exchange for the Cash Value of Policy Number listed above issued on the life of the Insured listed above, I (we) hereby surrender said policy for cancellation. In accordance with the terms of the policy, it is hereby agreed that any indebtedness thereon to the Company will be deducted from the Cash Value. Said Cash Value is accepted in full settlement and complete satisfaction of all rights, claims and demands under said Policy. It is expressly represented and warranted that no other person, firm or corporation has any interest in said policy except the undersigned and that no proceedings in insolvency or bankruptcy have been instituted or are pending against the undersigned. Unless attached, I certify that the policy contract has been misplaced, lost, or destroyed.
Executed this day of , in the year . Signature of Owner Signature of Witness (non-related adult) Check any that apply and provide date/documentation if available:
___ Policy holder is deceased. ___________________________________________________ ___ Policy has already been surrendered on date: ______________________________________ ___ I would like to donate the cash value of my policy to the Independent Order of Vikings: ___ scholarship fund ___ language camp scholarships ___ burn camp fund ___ I do not plan to surrender my insurance policy (please explain). ___ Please add me to the Do Not Contact list.
Independent Order of VikingsFraternal Administration P.O. Box 27186Lansing, MI 48909
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 30, 2020 ............................................ Lodge Quarterly Reports due to Fraternal Administrator
April 25, 2020 ...............................................................................Executive Council Meeting, Kenosha, WI
May 1, 2020 .........................................June 2020 Newsletter content due to Fraternal Administrator
PLEASE HELP US CLOSE THE IOV INSURANCE PROGRAM!
If you haven’t yet done so, surrender your policy today! You can maintain your Vikings membership by paying dues through your home lodge. The form can be found on page 11 of this newsletter.
RETURN surrender forms to:IOV Fraternal Administration - PO Box 27186 - Lansing, MI 48909.
THANK YOU!
