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: annkboat@gmail.com

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:

asolheim@bis.midco.net; 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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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!