1936 – 2017 Sons of Norway has lost a treasured, longtime member: Ray Knutson, Valhall 168, District 5, passed away earlier this week. A member of Sons of Norway for 34 years, Ray is remembered for serving as a mentor to many within the organization and in multiple capacities, including as District 5 President and Treasurer, as well as International Treasurer. [...]
Like yesterday, today is a very special day as well, though for a different, yet similar reason. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the reign of His Majesty The King of Norway, King Harald V! It was on this day in 1991 that King Harald V succeeded to the throne upon the death of his father Olav V. Like his father and [...]
January 16 marks Founders’ Day – the day in 1895 when 18 Norwegian immigrants came together to establish a mutual assistance organization that has grown into the largest Norwegian cultural organization in the world. Driven to find a solution to financial hardships that many Norwegian-American families faced due to the onset of the economic depression, the founders naturally looked to Norway [...]
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Every year, many of us pledge to better ourselves – exercise more, save more, etc. There are also many ways you can resolve to help the organization you love. Here are a few simple New Year’s resolutions for Sons of Norway. Share Sons of Norway with a friend or relative This is the [...]
Did you know that Norway is a worldwide supplier of a natural material central to crafts and interior décor projects around the world? The botanical name of the plant is Cladonia Stellaris, but it is popularly known as Norwegian reindeer moss (technically, a lichen). One company reports selling 32,000 square meters of the moss in 2016, with 85% being exported from [...]
Sons of Norway is pleased to bring you the following message from Travel Partner and International Convention Sponsor, Borton Overseas. 2017 is right around the corner, how will you be celebrating? The holiday travel trend is becoming increasingly popular. From romantic Valentine’s Day getaways and New Year’s Eve trips, to visiting Santa in Finland, or even celebrating another country’s cultural holiday, [...]
This week, Sons of Norway Chief Executive Officer Eivind Heiberg presented the charitable recipients of the 32nd Annual Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast with nearly $8,000 each, the result of the generosity of those who attended last month’s event. Pictured receiving a warm handshake is Second Harvest Heartland CEO Rob Zeaske. Minnesota Military Family Foundation Founder and President Bill Popp was also on hand to accept [...]
Sons of Norway announced today that Corrie Maki Knudson has been hired to serve as the new Director of the Sons of Norway Foundation. Joining the Foundation in advance of its 50th anniversary, Knudson brings with her a wealth of experience and success from within the fundraising industry. Having spent the last decade working in philanthropy and focusing on the areas [...]
Norwegian innovator Johan Brand is on a mission to make learning fun. He’s the CEO and co-founder of Kahoot!, a new game-based learning platform used by millions in classrooms worldwide. It encourages scholastic engagement via customizable content and a user-friendly interface that incorporates smartphones. Brand believes that games are based on our first language—play—the crucial element to how we learn about [...]
November is here, and it’s time to make your Christmas list and check it twice! Looking for some inspiration? In the November 2016 issue of Viking, we rounded up Nordic-inspired gift ideas, including toys, home goods, books and accessories. Here are a few more of our favorites. Display your holiday sweets in the Ginger Serving Bowl by Sagaform. Color enthusiasts will [...]
