February 2007 Vol #92 Issue #2

February 2007 Vol #92 Issue #2 www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com President s Message: The New Year has arrived and Old Man Winter is upon us with a vengeance. The new Board for 2007 was installed during a lull in the weather we sincerely appreciate the confidence that you place in us and I hope that we can live up to your expectations. I want to thank the outgoing Board for their service and perseverance during the ups and downs of the year. Congratulations to Bill Fosmoe and Julie Swenson, our Man and Woman of the Year for 2006. They were instrumental in our financial accounting system conversion to QuickBooks. A special congratulations to Stan Overby who was awarded the King Harald V Humanitarian Award for his lifetime service to the Sons of Norway and our Lodge. Stan is one of those unique individuals in our Lodge whose efforts and dedication stand above the crowd. I would be remiss if I didn t recognize the outstanding performance of our Lodge Manager, Adele Heinrich, whose administrative and management skills along with her aggressive, can-do attitude in the management of the Lodge have been a pleasure to witness. I believe that you have an outstanding group in the Board this year and I am confident that they will work for the best interests of the Lodge and ensure that we continue and improve upon our varied cultural, youth, sports and social programs. As you can see in the Måken the Crab Feed and St. Patrick s are back and I am hopeful that all our programs will continue to grow. As always, the programs and services of our Lodge don t happen by themselves. It is only through the efforts of volunteers that anything happens. Additional volunteers are always needed. Please volunteer and participate in your Lodge not only by attending events, but in volunteer service. You will enjoy both. It is amazing what can be accomplished when we work together for the common good. In this regard, I ask that each of us look within ourselves and accept that we are not all the same, but that we have individual beliefs, priorities, loyalties and prejudices, but that in the end we are all brothers and sisters in this great organization and that we should be able to get along and work together for the mutual benefit of both ourselves and our order. Until next time Wade Moncrief Lodge Meeting Highlights The Leikarringen dancers, accompanied by Bob Moseng on violin entertained the members. Stan Overby was bestowed with the King Harald Medal and Lifetime Achievement Award. Bill Fosmoe was given the Man of the Year award for his extensive help to the Lodge with the Quickbooks accounting system. Julie Swenson was named Woman of the Year for her work as treasurer during the change to Quickbooks. Cultural Director Grace Overby presented Hannah Graves with her folk dance cultural award. Youth Director Joanne Graves announced that in February the Leikarringen would dance at schools and nursing homes in Victoria, B.C.. Ladies Club President reported that $19,500 had been donated to the Lodge in 2006, raised from activities generated by the Club. New Officers were installed with Bill Fosmoe officiating. All officers are listed in the December Måken with the exception of Foundation Director Phil Swenson. President Wade Moncrief took over the gavel, thanking the last year s board for their hard work and stating there was still work to be done. He appointed a membership committee of VP Fred Weatherford, Sec. Barb Mitchusson and Fin. Sec. Kathy Moncrief. Respectfully submitted, Barb Mitchusson Antarctica Presentation Wade Moncrief will present a slide show and talk on Antarctica at 7 PM on Thursday, March 8 th in the Viking Room. Wade made three trips to Antarctica while in the Coast Guard and will share his photos and experiences. Members and their guests are invited. Coffee and dessert will be served. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Lodge Scholarship Fund

Cultural Corner Dance Leikarringen Youth Folk Gp Monday 4:30-7:00pm Ages 5-18. Call Lisa for info 692-7151 Adult Folk Dance Mondays at 7:00-9:00pm Thorough instruction in basic steps found in Scandinavian dances. No partners needed. All levels of expertise welcome. Live music. Feb 14: Clover Blossom Band. Call Fred (206) 780-8036 or Stan 779-2460 Mannskor Thursdays at 7:30-9:00pm. Mens singing group. Scandinavian songs. No language requirement. New members welcome. Call Bob Ellerby for info: 598-4831 Library Open Mondays And before and after lodge meetings. Norwegian Language Call Stan for info: 779-2460 Youth Mondays at 3:30 pm Beginning Norwegian 1 Mondays at 5:00 pm Beginning Norwegian 2 Mondays at 6:00 pm Intermediate Norwegian 1 Tuesdays at 6:00 pm Intermediate Norwegian 2 Thursdays at 10:00 am Advanced Norwegian Thursdays at 6:00 pm Women's Book Discussion Tuesday, Feb 20th at 7:00pm Read books by Scandinavian authors with lively discussions to follow. New members welcome. Call Torbjorg Nilsen for info and location :360-779-9826 Nordic Fridays at 12:00-2:00 pm Instruction in Hardanger embroidery; help in other handwork is available. Call Grace for info: 779-2460 Norwegian Lessons OnLine Members can supplement the lodge's Norwegian lessons with online lessons. www.sofn.com/norwegianculture/ languagelessons/index.html Thursdays 6:00-9:00 pm in Norse Room.. Call Ken Green for info: 697-2835 Rosemaling Ken Green will teach a six week class beginning March 15. Marilyn Hansen is moving to eastern WA. Ken 360-697-2835 Tusen Tak Many thanks to Leikarringen and the Mosengs for the lively folk dance exhibition at our January Lodge meeting. Lodge Meeting Presentation On Tuesday Feb 13 th our presentation will be given by the Poulsbo Historical Society. Did You Know? Fastelavn (shrove tide) the 7 th Sunday before Easter, Feb 18 th, signals the coming of Easter in Norway. In the olden days, people covered themselves with ashes and smeared it through their hair. The ashes remained for six weeks until Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, when they cleaned up. Shrove tide is celebrated with Fastelaunboller, Shrovetide buns, sweet buns, sometimes with raisins divided in half and filled with sweetened whipped cream. Copies of this recipe will be on tables on both floors of the lodge Leikarringen Performances March 3 - Leikarringen youth folk dancers will be hosting a benefit performance for the Poulsbo Historical Society. Watch the web site for more details. March 19 - Leikarringen 25th anniversary celebration. Potluck dinner at 5:00pm dancing until 9:00pm with the Leikarringen Dad's band and the Cloverblossom band. Everyone welcome. We would particularly like to invite everyone who has ever danced with the Leikarringen.

.Ladies Club Our next luncheon meeting will be Thursday, February 1st at noon in the Viking Room. Our new officers for 2007, Kathy Moncrief, president; Mary Spray, vice president; Donna Breuer, secretary; Susan Dabinett, treasurer; Barbara Mitchusson, program chair; and Jane Speer, counselor, were installed at our January meeting. Our 2007 membership dues of $5.00 are due at this meeting. We have had a busy month catering a banquet for the USS Pennsylvania and an anniversary barbeque dinner. A big thank you to all of the people who helped us with these events, especially our hard working dishwashers. This past year we were able to contribute over $20,000 to the Lodge. We are looking forward to another successful year and invite all interested ladies to join us at our luncheon meeting on February 1 st. Our guest speaker will be Susan Lavin, Poulsbo branch manager of the Kitsap Regional Library. She will be telling us about the Library s adult winter reading program and share some titles of books we might enjoy announcements: Feb. 9 th Valentine 6-8 p.m. Homemade Chicken Cordon Blue,OR Halibut, Rice Pilaf OR Baked Potato, Almond Green Beans, Toss Green Salad OR Jello Salad, Rolls, Dessert Feb 16 th celebration dinner; in honor of Chinese New Year! One could also celebrate the day that the leaders of Norway convinced the Danish king Christian to grant independence based on the right of self-determination on that day! It marked the end of Norway s interregnum period, was their first step to independence and really is a noteworthy day. Chef Mike Patterson will prepare the meal. Feb 23 rd Crab feed. 6pm-8pm Ticket price: $17.00 Menu: Crab, clam chowder, cole slaw, garlic bread. All tickets will be through advance sale only. Tickets go on sale January 19th. The last day to purchase tickets will be February 14th. Tickets can be purchased in the lodge office or the Troll's Den. For questions, please contact Rick Zapp at 360-621-9659 March 16 th St Patrick day dinner: It is time for corned beef again. Mark your calendar. Mike Patterson and Mary Spray will be getting together again to provide a corned beef dinner for members and their guests in celebration of St. Patrick s Day. Presale tickets will be required for this dinner and will go on sale around the end of February Region 2 Language Camp registration Registrations will be available in February. See Joanne Graves for details. (360) 779-9979 Bingo Buzz Bingo at the Sons of Norway is a popular place to be on Wednesday evenings. Early Bird games begin at 6:00, followed by our regular games and jackpots at 6:30. Bingo at the Sons is a family event where people look forward to seeing and being with their friends. This year bingo has contributed $24,500 to our Lodge s treasury. In addition to our profits from the games, the Lodge is receiving money from our sales of hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salad, popcorn, chips, candy, and beverages that are sold each session. We need more volunteers to help on Wednesday evenings. Please let Adele know if you would like to volunteer once a month either with bingo or selling food at our bingo sessions. We hope more players will join us on Wednesday evenings for a time of fun and friendship, and to support our Lodge. We look forward to seeing you there! Lodge activities cancellation policy: The following policy was adopted in 2004. North Kitsap School District closings are announced on the Seattle TV and radio stations and on their website (www.nksd.wednet.edu). All Lodge activities, including evening activities, shall automatically be canceled on days the Poulsbo public schools are closed due to inclement weather. However, this policy does not apply to activities of other entities utilizing Lodge facilities, and all Lodge volunteers and employees who are expected to be at the lodge for such activities shall try to be at the lodge unless informed otherwise by the other entity or the Lodge representative responsible for the activity. The Lodge Administrator shall try to record a voice mail greeting that informs callers of the status of activities at the lodge on days the Poulsbo public schools are closed due to inclement weather

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FEBRUARY 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Ladies Club Noon Vikings 7:00pm Manskor7:30 2 Steak and Halibut 6:00-8:00 3 4 Breakfast 9:00-noon 5 Norwegian: Youth 3:30pm Leikarringen 4:30-7:00pm Norwegian Beg 1 5:00pm Library open 5:00-6:30pm Norwegian Beg 2 Folk Dancing 7:00-9:00pm 11 12 See February 5 18 Fastelavn begins 19 Norwegian Beg 1 5:00pm Library open 5:00-6:30pm Norwegian Beg 2 Folk Dancing 7:00-9:00pm With Clover Blossom Band 6 Board Meeting 13 Lodge Meeting 20 Womens Book Discussion Group 7:00pm 7 14 21 Bldg Assoc. 7:00pm 8 Norwegian: Int 2 10:00am Norwegian: Adv Manskor 15 Norwegian: Int 2 10:00am Norwegian: Adv Manskor 22 Norwegian: Int 2 10:00am Norwegian: Adv Manskor 9 Valentine 6:00-8:00pm 16 Chinese NY celebration 6:00-8:00 23 Crab Feed 6:00-8:00pm 10 Daughters of Norway 10am 17 24 25 26 See February 5 27 28

Sons of Norway Non-Profit Poulsbo Lodge #2-44 POSTAGE PAID P.O. Box 653 PERMIT #7 Poulsbo, WA 98370 POULSBO, WA 98370 February 2007 Check out our updated Website: www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com Marina Market Kitsap's Home of the Authentic Scandinavian Food Products Lutefisk, Blood Sausage, Frozen Fishcakes, Freia, Nidar & Maribou Chocolates, Toro Brand Soups and much more. Located in Historic Downtown Poulsbo 360-779-8430 or 888-728-0837 www.marinamarket.com Shipping available Receive the Maken electronically Help our lodge Place an ad Call Lodge for rates Paraffine Candles Wrought Iron & Glass Hand Crafted in Denmark Loose Leaf Teas Blended in Sweden 152 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Is. www.paraffineusa.com Måken Identification Statement Måken is a newsletter of the Poulsbo Lodge No 44 of the Sons of Norway, a nonprofit organization located at 18891 Front St, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Published monthly. Issue date, number and volume are located on the front page. No ISSN has been assigned. The newsletter is sent to all members of the Poulsbo Lodge at no additional cost. Each issue has a circulation of 800. Editor:Robert Moseng Editor: (360) 692-7151 E-mail: rnlmoseng@msn.com Lodge Office: (360) 779-5209 E-mail: info@poulsbosonsofnorway.com