PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

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NOTE: When we have an event, the AUYA may have their bar open and we are welcome guests.  Those who wish a beverage as part of the event can join others in the AUYA bar.  Look for the martini symbol to indicate if we have determined if their bar is open during our event.

January (januar)
January 12, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
January 24, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
PROGRAM: “The Birkebeiner”.
What better way to learn about the Birkebeiner ski race than from someone who has skied in six Birkebeiner.

In our January program Jostein Bakken discusses the Birkebeiner  and a bit of its history.  The program will be a little bit shorter than normal to allow for the installation of 2010 officers, which takes place at the same meeting.

A sample: In 1206, Birkebeiner skiers, so called for their protective birch bark leggings, skied through the treacherous mountains and rugged forests of Norway’s Osterdalen valley during the winter of 1206, smuggling the son of King Sverresson and Inga of Vartieg to safety. The flight taken during the Norwegian Civil War took the Birkebeiners and prince from Lillehammer to safety in the town of Trondheim.


January 30-31 (Satruday-Sunday): Noon - 4:00PM
  105th Annual Norge Ski Jump Tournament

101 Ski Hill Road (Behind Dominicks)
Fox River Grove, IL





Saturday, January 30, Noon – 4:00PM, Junior Olympic Qualifier K70 & Junior competition

Sunday, January 31, Noon – 4:00PM, Super Tour & Robert Immens Long-Standing Jump

NORWAY IS BRINGING THREE (3) JUMPERS!

For additional information, please contact the club at: nstcnews@sbcglobal.net
www.norgeskiclub.com

February (februar)
February  9, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
February 28, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
PROGRAM: ”A journey through eastern Norway”.

Almost every Norwegian travel presentation covers Oslo, “Norway in a Nutshell”, or the western coast of Norway.  “Travel” with us on a different journey as Solveig Bender takes us on a trip along the eastern side of Norway where we learn more about another part of this beautiful country.  Who are the “Forest Finns”? Don’t Know? Learn more in February.
 
Been there yourself?  We’d also like to hear what you discovered on your journeys.

February is our Norwegian Sweater meeting - please wear yours to the meeting.  Also if there is a story about your Norwegian sweater, please tell us a bit about it.  Some were purchased on special trips, others belonged to family members.  Each story is interesting.

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March (mars)
March  9, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

Plenty of Free Parking on the street, behind the hall and at Jewel
Place your reservations - ASAP with:
Vi Convington 708-788-0316
or
Lee Hardison 773772-8821

March 27, 2020, Saturday, – 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Torsk supper at Fosselyngen Lodge, Norway House, 7507 W. Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI  53219. 414-321-2637  Boiled cod, Norwegian meatballs, boiled potatoes, vegetables, flat bread, dessert and coffee. Adults $13.00 Children age 4-12 $5.00.


March 28, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
NEW MEETING LOCATION - FIRST MEETING AT THIS LOCATION!!!!!!!!!
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

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.

PROGRAM: “Hurtigruten – A journey across time”.
 Is it a cargo ship which carries passengers, or a cruise ship which carries cargo? Some people call it the “Mail Boat”, some use it like a Greyhound bus.  Learn more about Hurtigruten from its early days until modern times.

April(april)
Skjold Lodge Centennial Celebration
April 10: 5PM Cocktails 6PM Dinner
A SEVEN COURSE MEAL FEATURING: Choice of Fresh Broiled Norwegian Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce, Or Combination of Prime Rib and Boneless Chicken Breast, Or Vegetarian Main Course.  Open bar - premium liquors.  <Click Here to learn all the details>.

April 13, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

April, 24, Saturday, – 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Torsk supper at Fosselyngen Lodge, Norway House, 7507 W. Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI  53219.  414-321-2637  Boiled cod, Norwegian meat  balls, boiled potatoes, vegetables, flat bread, dessert and coffee. Adults $13.00, Children age 4-12 -  $5.00

April 25, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois
PROGRAM:  "Viking Age Living History Presentation" (See pictures to the left)
A presentation by "Micel Folcland", an organization that recreates cultures from the 10th and 11th centuries will demonstrate the types of weapons, food, clothing, etc. associated with the Vikings during those times. A display will also be set up so everyone can get a close-up view of this part of Viking history. Our April meeting also includes initiation of new members.
NOTE:  This presentation is over and it was great.  52 people enjoyed our “pot luck” meal which had to be one of our best.  The qualiity and quantity of home prepared, home baked goods was fantastic.  If you missed this meeting you missed a great one!  Please join us at upcoming meetings.  The details for the rest of the year follow.

May (mai)
May 1, Saturday, – 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Indoor Scandinavian Festival at Hales Corners Lutheran Church, 12300 W Janesville Rd., Hales Corners, WI  Admission:  $6,00-Adults, $2.00 Children 4-12.  For information call 414-425-0846 or www.nordiccouncil.com.  Entertainment:  Grieg Ladies, Stark Duo, Lee Hoffnagle-Finnish Kantele, Lekspel Scandinavian Musicians-Gammaldans Music, Lykkeringen Norwegian Folk Dancers, Kipakat/Linde Folk Dancers.

May 11, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

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SYTTENDE MAI ACTIVITIES
May 15, 7 p.m. Saturday, Syttende Mai Banquet
Syttende Mai Banquet
The Norwegian National League hosts a banquet in celebration of Norway's Constitution Day at:
    Atlantis Banquets
    1273 E. Rand Road
    Arlington Heights, IL.
$45.00 per person.
Social Hour 6:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM, dancing to Dave Kyrk Trio.
SPECIAL GUEST: Jan Aage Larsen from the Norwegian Embassy
Information 847-358-1527

 May 16, 1 p.m. Sunday, Syttende Mai Parade
Syttende Mai Parade - May 16, 2010,in Hodges Park, Park Ridge at 1:00PM.
Parade Grand Marshal, Jorunn Scheiderich
Parade "step-off" at Talcott and Cumberland at 1:00PM
Pre-parade festivities in Hodges Park beginning at 12:00 noon will include music, magicians and balloon art for children, crafts, traditional Norwegian refreshments, and entertainment.
CLICK HERE for more information
CLICK HERE for the parade route.

May 17, 11:30 a.m. Monday
Norwegian Constitution Day NACC Luncheon
“Kubb – a Viking game”. Willis Tower Chicago
Hosted by the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce
GUEST SPEAKER: Jan Aage Larsen from the Norwegian Embassy
For information call J. Nordan 630-336-1974

May 23, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois
PROGRAM: “Historical Norway”:  Dr. Charles Peterson, Dean of Academic Affairs at North Park University and Director for the Center for Scandinavian Studies, presents a historical view of Norway. (See October for the follow-on presentation).

June (juni)
June 1, Friday
Bjornson Male Chorus Concert/Dinner Dance, 6:30 PM Social Hour, 7:30 PM Concert,  Dinner following concert, $30.00 per person, Avalon Banquets, Elk Grove Village, IL.  John Lee, 847-741-4210.

June 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

June 19, Saturday: 5th Annual Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration –
Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin from 2 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Adults $5.00, Children 12 & Under FREE
Park opens at 1:30PM
Bring your own picnic basket and beverages.  Enjoy food for sale by various Scandinavian organizations.
Your favorite folding chairs, tables and blankets are welcome.

Jun 23-26 (Wednesday-Saturday)
Illinois Norsk Rosemalers Association Annual Norwegian Rosemaling Show and Sale
Geneva History Center, Geneva, IL www.rosemaling.org

June 27, 2:30PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
GOOD TEMPLAR PARK
 528 EAST SIDE DRIVE
 GENEVA, ILLINOIS
 2:30PM
PROGRAM: “A trip to the Viking Ship in Geneva, Illinois”.
TOUR OF THE VIKING SHIP
In place of our regular June 27 meeting at the AUYA Ukrainian Center in Palatine, we meet at Good Templar Park for a tour of the Viking ship by Lorraine Straw.

PICNIC AFTER THE TOUR
 After the tour we will have a picnic, conversation, etc. at the shelter close to the Viking Ship.
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD and beverages– WE PROVIDE THE GRILLS.

NOTE: 06-10-2010:  We just learned that the park is going to assess a small fee (perhaps $2.50 per person) as they are going to set up tables and chairs.  There may also be a small fee for the presentation.  We are currently determining how much of these expenses the lodge will cover, but in any case, bring a few dollars with you in case you will need to pay a park or presentation fee.

After the picnic, members are invited to participate in the last day of “Swedish days” in Geneva, a short drive from the park.  This festival runs from June 22-27.
 
DIRECTIONS
Good Templar Park is east of downtown Geneva (and the Fox river)
North of East State St. (Roosevelt Road/Hwy 38) on East Side Drive
East of Hwy 25, and west of Kirk Road.
<CLICK HERE FOR MAPQUEST MAP>

July (juli)
July 13, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

July 17, Saturday, Kaffe Stue Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.
Support a fellow lodge at their Kaffe Stue, held in conjunction the Mt. Horeb Art Fair.
The lodge has lots of  genuine Norwegian food of the old country, including lefse, rommegrot, sand-bakkle, smorbrod, sotsuppe and more.

July 25, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

PROGRAM: “Kubb – a Viking game”.  With all the heat and humidity we have been having it looked like we would not be able to go outside to play this game. Yet on Sunday, July 25, the weather was perfect, the area we used for the game was in the shade, we had picnic tables (in the shade) for members to relax and enjoy our time there.  Ray Syverson talked about the game set he made for the lodge, and the rules of the game.  Members then had a chance to play a "demonstration game" before we went back in for refreshments.

RESERVE AND CHECK OUT THIS GAME FOR YOUR OWN USE!
THIS GAME SET IS YOUR GAME SET.  IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF SKJOLD LODGE, COME TO A MEETING, CHECK OUT THE SET AND RETURN IT AT THE NEXT MEETING.  TWO MEMBERS IMMEDIATELY WANTED THE SET AND OUR KUBB SET IS ALREADY CHECKED OUT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST.  CONTACT US AT postmaster@skjoldlodge.com TO SEE IF IT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU.

  If you can throw a stick, you can play this game.  This is a meeting your kids and grandkids will like.  The diagram below shows 1-6 players but you can form teams so lots of people get to play.  You can also arrange the "Kubbs" along the long side to make the distance shorter for players who can't throw as far as they would like.  Some groups create "teams" of people so everyone gets a chance to play.


Sons of Norway, Valhall Lodge in Rockford is forming Kubb teams to compete in the area.

August (august)
August 10, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

August 22, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois
PROGRAM:: "THE AMERICA LETTERS".  After a short presentation about the current status of our website, we explore letters early Norwegian immigrants sent and received during their early days in America.  Often referred to as "America Letters"  these personal letters described the life of early Norwegian immigrants in their new country - America. Often they were just about simple day to day living, others described sadness or joy, many talked about longing for "home" and those they would never see again.  Similar to the oral traditions of these people, Skjold members will read excerpts from some of these letters.

September (september)
Sept 12, Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 31st Annual Scandinavian Day
Vasa Park
South Elgin, IL
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, $10.00 adults, children under 12 free 847-695-6720
www.scandinaviandayil.com

SKJOLD WILL BE AT SCANDINAVIAN DAY!
Skjold Lodge has our booth selling pølse in lefse, "Sloppy Uff Da's (Sloppy Joes), beverages and baked goods.
Learn more on Skjold's Scandinavian Day page.

September 14, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

September 26, 3:00PM Sunday
Skjold News Benefit and Auction
LODGE MEETING - Replaced by Skjold News Benefit.
In an annual tradition, our September meeting is replaced with our Skjold News Benefit and Auction.  The details and a flyer will be in the September-October issue of Skjold News. Please reserve September 26 on your calendar for this fun event.  Bid against your fellow members (or even your spouse).  Yes, we have had instances in the heat of the bidding where people discovered they were bidding against their spouse.
NOTE: The bar will be open at 2:00PM.  When we have an event, the AUYA may have their bar open and we are welcome guests.  Those who wish a beverage as part of the event can join others in the AUYA bar.

PLEASE DONATE! - WE NEED YOUR HELP - YOUR DONATION HELPS DRIVE THE AUCTION
This summer, we need you to purchase a gift to donate to the auction.  Auction proceeds fund our newsletter.

In a tradition spanning decades, our members purchase items throughout the year and donate them to the auction.

Items from Norway or with a Norwegian theme are best, but any item is fine.  A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself, “is this an item I would want myself?”  The items should be at least $15 in value.  NEW ITEMS ONLY PLEASE! We have had a few occasions where members have brought a used or "white elephant" items, not understanding that these should be NEW, NICE, and SOMETHING YOU WOULD WANT FOR YOURSELF.

<CLICK HERE TO PRINT A NEWS BENEFIT FLYER (and registration form):

<Click Here to visit our Skjold News Benefit Page with all the details>

October (oktober)
October 12, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

October 15-17
International Vinland Seminar in Chicago
The International Vinland seminar will take place over three days in Chicago and consist of an academic symposium, cultural program and sightseeing to important Scandinavian-American places in the greater Chicago area.
PROGRAM:
October 15th: Reception, Art exhibit – Jarle Rosseland, Musical performance – TBA
October 16th: Symposium – Hamming Hall, see speaker list for more info.  Will feature presenters from Iceland, Canada, Norway, and the United States.
October 17th: Sightseeing at: The Lutheran Memorial Church in Logan Square, Chicago, Leif Eiriksson-statue in Humboldt Park, Chicago, The Viking, Geneva, IL – a replica of the Gokstad ship that
sailed from Norway to Chicago for the Chicago World’s Fair, of 1893 with special presentation by Skjold Lodge member, Lorraine Straw.
The details are available at http://www.vinlandseminar.com/

October 24, 3:00PM Sunday
Foundation Meeting
LODGE MEETING - Becomes FOUNDATION  MEETING.
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois
PROGRAM: "Contemporary Norway” – Dr. Charles Peterson returns to present a view of Norway today, in contrast to his “Historical Norway” presentation in May.
<Click Here to view our Foundation "Flyer">


NOTE: The bar will be open at 2:00PM.  When we have an event, the AUYA may have their bar open and we are welcome guests.  Those who wish a beverage as part of the event can join others in the AUYA bar.

Previously we have had a separate “Foundation Night” with a banquet at a restaurant.  To make the event more affordable and the time more accessible to a greater number of members, we are eliminating the separate banquet and changing our October meeting to a “Foundation Meeting” with a pot luck meal.  Please bring a dish for others to share.

<Click Here to visit our Skjold Foundation Meeting Page with all the details>

Skjold Lodge will match with an additional $500

Please consider donating to the Foundation in 2010 and help us meet our goal of $1,500 from our members.  If we do, the lodge will add another $500 for a total of $2,000.

Please come to the meeting and please consider donating to the Sons of Norway Foundation.  Whether in the form of money to members who need our help because of a natural disaster, scholarships for students, or a grant given to a lodge or organization, your donation flows back into to the lives of Sons of Norway members.  Your donation, small or large, is combined with the donations of others to help make people’s lives better.

November (november)
November 9, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois

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SUNDAY, November 14 11:00AM - 3:30PM
20th Annual Skjold Lodge Heritage Fest
<Click Here for more details>.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including craft and baking demonstrations, bake sale, children's activities and more!


GET SOME OF YOUR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE.
Thanksgiving is only 11 days later.  Many of the food items will keep well until then and craft items can make special Christmas gifts.

PUT UP A POSTER FOR US!
<Click Here> for a copy of our poster. Post the flyers aboout 2-3 weeks prior to the event.

PLEASE HELP PROMOTE THIS EVENT
Tell your friends and neighbors about the fest. Volunteers are needed to set up, take down equipment at the fest, bake Norwegian pastries and help during the fest itself.

BAKE SOME GOODIES FOR US!
Members, please bake and bring LOTS of home-made baked items of all sorts. While people love our home baked goods, they don't have to be Norwegian, everything is always very well received.

November 28, 3:00PM Sunday
LODGE MEETING.
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois
PROGRAM: “The Occupation of Norway in WWII”.

December (desember)
NO LODGE MEETING - Replaced by Christmas Party.
December 11, Saturday Christmas Party.
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois
We do not have a regular lodge meeting in December, but have a Christmas Party instead.


Fun things to do and lots of good food. Visit our Christmas Party page for more details


December 14, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Board meeting
AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois