Skjold Lodge Meetings
4th Sunday - 3:00PM*
*(Always verify the starting time and date at our Programs/Events Page)Auya Ukrainian Center
Palatine, Illinois
Skjold Lodge #5-100
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NEXT MEETING
SPECIAL MEETINGS
SKJOLD NEWS BENEFIT
September in lieu of meeting
CHRISTMAS PARTY
December in lieu of meeting.
Typically an afternoon Party
OFFICER'S BOARD MEETINGS
Every month
2nd Tuesday
7:00PM
PARKING
Lighted Parking is to the right of the building.
ENTER THE BUILDING
Enter through the right door on the front of the building.
HANDICAP ACCESS
The handicap ramp is in the center of the front of the building.
After you enter the building there is a ramp to the immediate left to go to the lower level and then an elevator to take you to the 2nd floor meeting room.
Guest are welcome - please join us for a meeting.
We meet the 4th Sunday at 3:00 PM (*most months) at the Auya Ukrainian Center in Palatine, IIllinois. Lighted parking is just East of the building and handicapped ramps and elevators are arailable to members and guests.
*Some meetings are at different times.
Our September meeting is replaced with our annual "Skjold News Benefit and Auction". Our December meeting is replaced with our annual Christmas party.Meeting Details
| AUYA Ukrainian Center 136 East Illinois Avenue Palatine, Illinois |  |
MEETING TIME:
4th Sunday - 3:00 PM (Starting time can vary, please check our Programs
and Events schedule
for details).
HOW TO GET THERE
From Highway 53, Exit west on West Euclid Avenue and take the first right to Hicks Road. Travel north approximately 3 blocks and turn left (west) on East Illinois Avenue. Travel approximately 3 blocks.
AUYA Center is on the north side of East Illinois Avenue, half way between S. Hicks and S. Plum Road.
WHAT HAPPENS AT A MEETING?
A brief business meeting is conducted, followed by a program, usually
focused on a Norwegian related topic, and then a social gathering with
lots of good food after the program. There is a raffle held
during the social gathering - you never know what you might
win.
The meeting is usually over by 5:00 PM.
WHO WE ARE / WHAT WE DO
To learn more about us, read further on this page and please visit the
various pages of our site using the links at the top left of each page
and
also our site map.
MEMBERSHIP
Individuals, 16 years and older, who are interested in the "objectives
and purposes" of Sons of Norway, may apply for membership.
While for over 100 years our name has been "Sons" of Norway, women are
very welcome and active members of the lodge. Women have been
President of the lodge and several women are on the board of directors.
We'd like to have you join Skjold Lodge. Learn more at our membership page.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Programs
We have programs at most meetings. These programs are
typically
related to Norway and Norwegian culture, but we may also have a program
by one of our members on a particular interest they have, or trip they
have taken. See our programs
page to learn more about this year's
activities and the types of programs we offer.
Events
Whether its marching in the Syttende
Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day)
parade in Park Ridge, Illinois, attending our Heritage Fest ,
or
participating in Scandinavian
Day at Vasa Park, there is some sort of
activity in which you can participate almost every month. For a
sampling of current planned activities (new ones are added as the year
progresses) please visit our programs
page.
Sports Events:
You can also have fun joining us at our Annual
Bowling Outing, and
our Annual Golf Outing.
NORWEGIAN CULTURE
Not only do our programs focus on Norway and Norwegian culture, Sons of
Norway also offers a Cultural
Skills Program if you are interested in
learning more about your Norwegian heritage and the culture of the
Norwegian people. This program gives you a chance to focus on
areas of specifically interest to you.
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