2016 Newsletters

The first meeting of 2016 is January 9th at 11 a.m. at the Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, followed by the annual Barnelopet on February 6th in Decorah. Founders' Day is January 16th, and the full schedule of meetings includes dates throughout the year, with a December meeting already held.

The March monthly meeting is scheduled for March 12th featuring a presentation on Norwegian sweaters by Laurann Gilbertson. Upcoming events include a potential day trip to Vesterheim on April 7th, a visit from Lanesboro Lodge on the 14th, the annual Flatbread Day on April 16th (free and open to the public), and the Syttende Mai celebration from May 20-22 involving a bake sale and demonstrations.

May 12th features a regular meeting with a Norwegian Constitution anniversary program at the Legion. Upcoming Syttende Mai events include a May 14th Royalty Tea, May 17th-20th Giants of the Earth and Spring Grove Fest with a parade on the 20th, and a bake sale.

Valheim Lodge's July/August 2016 newsletter highlights upcoming events including a meeting with Solvang Lodge on Tuesday, July 26th at 6 PM, a board meeting on Wednesday, August 3rd at 11 AM, a social gathering at NorWin Lodge on Tuesday, August 23rd at 6 PM, and a book club meeting on Wednesday, August 16th at 2 PM. The newsletter also notes the successful conclusion of the June Syttende Mai celebration and announces the ongoing planning for the new Oslo Viking Age Museum.

October 1 will feature the UFF DA FEST Bake Sale at the Giants of the Earth Heritage Center. The lodge's Recruitment Challenge is ongoing through the year, and December 8 will host the Christmas Party, with the Annual Norwegian Bake Sale at the SG Legion on December 17.

The Valheim Lodge newsletter highlights the upcoming December 8 Christmas Party at the Heritage Center (buffet, $10 meal fee, no gift exchange, holiday sing-along) and the December 17 Norwegian Bake Sale (baked goods or donation). The November 10 meeting will feature a speaker on the 1940 Armistice Day Blizzard and include the election of 2017 officers. Current officers include Karen Fried (President), Thomas Trehus (VP), Jillelyn Stolie (Secretary), Loretta Knutson (Treasurer & Membership), and Lee Grippen (Social/Cultural).