Membership Guidelines
WHO CAN JOIN?
Individuals, 16 years and older, who are interested in the "objectives and purposes" of Sons of Norway, may apply for membership. See special guidelines for children under 15 below.
While we are called "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 TELL YOU ABOUT SKJOLD LODGE
While at our international web site , you can print a membership application form or e-mail a request for one. You can also phone our international office for a membership application package, but we'd personally like to tell you about Skjold Lodge and what we do locally.
To learn more about Skjold Lodge and the details of membership, call or write our Membership Director, using the information in the left column.
LEARN MORE AT OUR INTERNATIONAL WEB SITE
Information about belonging to Sons of Norway is available at our international web site After you get to the home page just select "Join Us" and the "Benefits of Membership" option to learn more about belonging to Sons of Norway. Feel free to check out the entire site and learn more about us.
While we would love to have you join Skjold lodge, please check out the lodge closest to you. You can do this at our international web site. At their home page, select "Join Us" - "Lodge Directory" - and select the state of Illinois.
CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP:
(See dues for each category in the column to the left).
ADULTS
*INDIVIDUAL
A full membership. Receive the benefits of the monthly Viking Magazine, take advantage of events and tours, and explore the culture and history of Norway.
*SPOUSE
Each adult residing with an individual member is entitled to a Spouse Membership. Spouse members enjoy the full benefits of Sons of Norway membership. Each household receives one (1) copy of the monthly Viking magazine.
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
*YOUTH - also known as "UNGE VENNER" ("Young Friends")
Who qualifies?
Young people ages 16 through 23 who are directly descended from a current member (child, grandchild, or great grandchild). These directly descended “Unge Venner” qualify for free membership regardless of where they are living.
For example, a son or daughter who is living in a dorm at college would qualify. The child, grandchild or great-grandchild doesn’t need to live with the current member to enjoy this free membership.
Young people ages 16 through 23 who live with a current member, regardless of familial relationship also qualify. For example, a foreign exchange student living with a family of members could qualify. Or, a young person who is living with an aunt or uncle who is a member would qualify because they are living in the same household as a current member.
*HERITAGE (15 and under)
Kids 15 and under join free!
Children 15 years of age or under, who have a parent or grandparent who is a Sons of Norway member, may sign up for a free Heritage Membership and receive the fun Viking for Kids! Fill out the Heritage Membership form and mail it in to become a Heritage member.
Individuals, 16 years and older, who are interested in the "objectives and purposes" of Sons of Norway, may apply for membership. See special guidelines for children under 15 below.
While we are called "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 TELL YOU ABOUT SKJOLD LODGE
While at our international web site , you can print a membership application form or e-mail a request for one. You can also phone our international office for a membership application package, but we'd personally like to tell you about Skjold Lodge and what we do locally.
To learn more about Skjold Lodge and the details of membership, call or write our Membership Director, using the information in the left column.
LEARN MORE AT OUR INTERNATIONAL WEB SITE
Information about belonging to Sons of Norway is available at our international web site After you get to the home page just select "Join Us" and the "Benefits of Membership" option to learn more about belonging to Sons of Norway. Feel free to check out the entire site and learn more about us.
While we would love to have you join Skjold lodge, please check out the lodge closest to you. You can do this at our international web site. At their home page, select "Join Us" - "Lodge Directory" - and select the state of Illinois.
CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP:
(See dues for each category in the column to the left).
ADULTS
*INDIVIDUAL
A full membership. Receive the benefits of the monthly Viking Magazine, take advantage of events and tours, and explore the culture and history of Norway.
*SPOUSE
Each adult residing with an individual member is entitled to a Spouse Membership. Spouse members enjoy the full benefits of Sons of Norway membership. Each household receives one (1) copy of the monthly Viking magazine.
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
*YOUTH - also known as "UNGE VENNER" ("Young Friends")
Who qualifies?
Young people ages 16 through 23 who are directly descended from a current member (child, grandchild, or great grandchild). These directly descended “Unge Venner” qualify for free membership regardless of where they are living.
For example, a son or daughter who is living in a dorm at college would qualify. The child, grandchild or great-grandchild doesn’t need to live with the current member to enjoy this free membership.
Young people ages 16 through 23 who live with a current member, regardless of familial relationship also qualify. For example, a foreign exchange student living with a family of members could qualify. Or, a young person who is living with an aunt or uncle who is a member would qualify because they are living in the same household as a current member.
*HERITAGE (15 and under)
Kids 15 and under join free!
Children 15 years of age or under, who have a parent or grandparent who is a Sons of Norway member, may sign up for a free Heritage Membership and receive the fun Viking for Kids! Fill out the Heritage Membership form and mail it in to become a Heritage member.
