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"VIKING VIEWS"is the official monthlynewsletter publishedby the not for profit

fraternalorganization:

THE DANISH BROTHERHOODIN AMERICA LODGE #14

2206 63rd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143.Telephone # (262) 657-9781

Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Check Out Our Website – www.danishbrotherhood.us We're Also On Facebook!

To subscribe, submit corrections, or for additional information contact the editor at db14editor@gmail.com.

VOLUME 39 FEBRUARY 2017 NO. 02

THE BROTHERHOOD WILL BE REACHING OUT TO THE MEMBERSHIP SOON IN SEARCH OF VOLUNTEERS TO FILL VARIOUSCOMMITTEE POSTS AND COMMITMENTS! WE ARE ENCOURAGING ALL OF OUR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE!

FEBRUARY EVENTS

CENTERFOLD CHECK! SUPPER CLUB

Check the centerfold of thisnewsletter for information on

these exciting events!SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 05 th

Super BowlParty!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 th

BaggoTournament!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 nd

Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m.

Baked Ham Sandwich!!Stink Cheese only $3.50 extra!

Replacing Stink Club! Open to thepublic! Open to women!

½ Lb. Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwich on a Roll.Bow Tie Pasta, Salad, and a Beer or Rail Drink.

Only $11.00 a person!CALL THE LODGE FOR

RESERVATIONS!February Events continued on the next page...

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FEBRUARY EVENTS CONTINUED...

FISH FRY SANDWICH NIGHT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 th

Bar Opens at 3:30 p.m.FISH SERVED:4:30 – 7:30 P.M.

Your Choice – Cod $8.00Walleye or Perch $9.00

Includes Fries, Coleslaw, ButteredBread, and a Lemon Wedge!

Reservations Are Required.Call Joe Vaughn at 262-945-8840

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 th

Bar Opens at 3:30 p.m.Serving begins at 5:00 p.m.

ROAST BEEF Sandwich, CHIPS,AND A PICKLE

DEFINITELY / MAYBEAnother SURPRISE!

Contact the Lodge forreservations!!

BROTHERHOOD MONTHLY SOCIAL BINGO NIGHT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 th

A casual affair open to the public!Baggo boards out as well!

Doors open at 5:00 p.m.Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

$20.00 EACH INCLUDES FOOD,DRINKS, & ENTERTAINMENT!

MAKE YOUR DRINK HOW YOU LIKE IT!!

RESERVATIONS PREFERED!CALL THE LODGE! SEE YOU THERE!

SATURDAY, MARCH 18THDoors Open at 5:00 p.m.

Ends at 8:30 p.m.1st Ball Called at 6:05

Jackpot GameStarts at 8:15!

$1.00 per card or$5.00 for 6!

CASH PAYOUTS

Bar will be open.Food will be available for purchase.

Bring your Family, Friends, &Neighbors!

BROTHERHOOD BAGGO TOURNAMENT BROTHERHOOD BAGGO LEAGUES

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 th

Bar Opens at 3:30 p.m.Teams Please Check-In By 7:00 p.m.

Tournament Begins at 7:30 p.m.

2 Person Teams. $20.00 per team.100% Payout to the Winners!!

This event is open to the public. Teamslots are limited so signup quickly.

Teams are filled on a first come firstserve basis. To register a team or for

additional information call:

Brian Hoff at (262) 914-7517

FRIDAYS, APRIL - MAYBAR OPENS AT 3:30 p.m.

GAMES BEGIN AT 7:30 p.m.WILL BE HELD EVERY FRIDAY IN THEUPSTAIRS HALL BEGINNING IN APRIL

PRICE TO BE ANNOUNCEDLEAGUE WILL LAST 8 WEEKS!SEEKING 20 TEAMS

Courtesy drinks included!

CASH PAYOUTS!!WILL INCLUDE A BANQUET

AT THE END OF THE SEASON!Danish Brotherhood News on the following page...

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DANISH BROTHERHOOD LODGE #14 NEWS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BROTHERS IN 2017!04 Brian Hoff 19 Eric Haugaard

04 Clifford Peterson 20 J. Richard McGinnis

05 Robert Westman 20 Mark Etzelmueller

12 Gerald Merfeld 21 Louis Popp

14 Darrel Bohn 21 Nicholas Jones

03 Alan Goff 16 Leon Vanoss 21 Robert Zapf

03 James Paulsen 18 Robert Loss 22 David Sessa

Sick Report: Todd Bernhardt, Raymond Parent, Mike StancatoShut-In: Al Rohrer, Bill Wember On The Mend: Jim Nolen

The President's Cornerby Robert A. Nelson II

I would like to extend a huge thank you on behalf of the Brotherhoodto our fellow Brother Joe Vaughn on the tremendous work he did on the Rathskellar. For those who have not had an opportunity to see therecently remodeled downstairs stop on by the Lodge and have a look!Another special thank you to both the Sandwich Night and Fish Fry crews for all of the work they do to draw in crowds on Friday Nights!The Brotherhood is looking for individuals interested in filling various committees. Anyone interested in helping out in any facet should contact the Lodge. The Lodge is also seeking guest speakers

who wish to speak at meeting nights. Guest speakers can discuss any topic—with the exception of politics and religion—or skill which will benefit the Lodge and the members in attendance. Guest speakers can sign-up at the Lodge and select the meeting of their choice. The goal of adding speakers to meeting nights is to encourage members to attend meeting nights and have something additional to look forward to. Speakers can be any individual, business owner, tradesman, or skilled person of any gender or age regardless of membership with something to contribute.

Thank You,Robert A. Nelson II

THE DANISH BROTHERHOOD KARATE CLUB

The Danish Brotherhood Karate Club works out in the upstairs hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 pm. till 7:30 pm. If you're interested in joining or just watching please contact Don Jambrek at (262) 657-9781.

BROTHERHOOD BRIEFS!With deepest regret and profoundest sorrow it is the sad duty of the Lodge to report we have lost a link in our fraternal chain of Brothers. Brother Eric Olson born April 21, 1948 passed onto the eternal brotherhood of man on Dec. 18, 2016. Please take a moment of silence to pay respect and to remember one of our own.

The lodge would like to extend is deepest condolences to Jim Vescova on the passing of his Wife Carol.

The family of Angelo DiCello extended a thank you to the Danish Brotherhood Lodge #14 for the memorial contributed in remembrance of our late Brother.

Lou Andrea and his wife thanked the Brotherhood for the donation made in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations again!

Brotherhood Briefs continued on the next page,,,

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BROTHERHOOD BRIEFS CONTINUED...Reminder to the membership the 1st and 3rd Tuesday Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Board meetings are also conducted on the second Tuesday of each month in case the board meetings run longer than intended. This will not interfere with the third Tuesday meetings which continue to run business as usual.

Attention snowbirds if you have left town for the season now would be the time tonotify the lodge of the change in address so the newsletter can be mailed appropriately. If you do not notify the lodge the newsletter will continue to be delivered to the address currently on file.

Please contact the editor if you wish to have any news included in the Viking Views! Reach out to your fellow brothers!

Congratulations to Brother Dr. Robert Bower who sold his practice and retired. TheLodge wishes Dr. Bower a happy, memorable, and enjoyable retirement!

A $25.00 donation was made by the Brotherhood to K-Town Safety Patrol.

Brother Mike Stancato has fallen ill and sold his Silver Lake Barbershop. Please keep our fellow Brother in your thoughts and prayers.

In order to draw additional interest to our Lodge we are moving forward with two Baggo Tournaments, and a Baggo League. Details are listed under the events section of the newsletter. Contact the Lodge to register a team for any of the aforementioned events. A special thanks to Joe Vaughn for creating the Baggo Boards!

The January Fish Fry served over 71 people! Profits from the Fish Fry were contributed to the purchase of a brand new Smart TV.

Chili Night served 27 bowls to attendees and had a tremendous bar!

BUILDING UPDATES!The Rathskellar remodel has been completed and the bar looks substantially brighter and far more inviting. Work has also begun at the bottom of the stairs to expand the landing and mitigate water leaking in through the foundation.

Lodge throwbacks on the following pages!

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THIS MONTH IN PAST DECADES!

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Photo of the Month and Danish Sisterhood News on the following page...

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH!

Breakfast Circa Mid 1980s!

DANISH SISTERHOOD - KATHERINE LODGE #20

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SISTERS IN 2017!4th - Lauren Booth 6th - Tamara Patton 7th - Linda Hinds 8th - Sandra Horton 8th - Donna Dezoma 26th - Joyce Preston

KATHERINE LODGE 2017 NEWS & EVENTSThe January Board Meeting was held at the home of Bette Lasch. The Board of Directors planned the 2017 Calendar for Katherine Lodge #20. Committee leaders volunteered for projects. 2017 will feature Danish heritage, culture and language.

The Book Club is a sub-group within the Katherine Lodge #20 membership. Jonna Chiapeta and Lisa Rasmussen-Zanin are co-leaders of the Book Club and they welcome your interest and support. The February meeting will feature a discussion of our selected book: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. This is a children’s chapter book about the Danish Resistance during WWII. Join us for a lively discussion of this book. Please come to this meeting/event even if you have not read the book as a summary will be provided before the discussion.

In August we will celebrate our 150th Anniversary. Anna Nielsen is the chairwoman of this event. Please offer your assistance if she calls foryour help or support.

Snow birds or those who are moving: Marge, Anna, and the Viking Views editor need your temporary or new address.

Please note a change in the meeting location for the Spring meetings. Following are the dates, times, and programs for the Spring meetings. We will meet at the Festival Foods Meeting Room on Washington Road and State HWY 31, near Sam's Club.

F ebruary 15 th , Review The Book “ Number the Stars ” (Author: Lois Lowry) led by Jonna Chiapete and Lisa Rasmussen-Zanin. Please pick up the book at the library, purchase the book, or bring your copy. Be ready to join the conversation. Begins at 1:30 p.m. Charity grantswill also be discussed.M arch 15 th , Cecilia Walters, Member of the Sons of Norway: will share the history, culture & language of Norway with us. She plans totalk about 30-45 minutes. Cecilia will answer questions. Begins at 6:30 p.m.M arch 15 th - 6:30PM Festival Foods Meeting Room. Guest Speaker: Cecilia Wolters, member of the Sons of Norway, will share the history, culture & language of Norway with us. She will also talk about how and when the Scandinavian countries gained their independence from each other. She plans to talk about 30-45 minutes. Cecilia will also answer questions. Initiation of 4 members. Join us to welcome our new members.A pril Breakfast Bake Sale: Held at the Brotherhood Lodge. This is our Scholarship bake sale. Volunteer Chairpersons: Anna and Majbritt.A pril 19 th , Open Discussion: Held at the Festival Foods Meeting Room. Open discussion regarding the Midwest District Organization and support. Begins at 1:30 p.m.A pril 29 th , Spring Luncheon: Katherine Lodge is the hostess for the Spring luncheon for the Midwest District Danish Sisterhood of America.This event will be held at the Ivanhoe's Restaurant in Racine on the corner of State and Main Street. More information at a later date.M ay 17 th , 6:30PM: Festival Foods Meeting Room. Guest Speaker: Kirsten Weiss will speak about The King of Denmark and his courage during WWII.