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September 2019 Vol 119, No 3 Journal Viking Forska som om du skulle leva evigt! Search as if you would live forever! Lev som om du skulle dö i morgon! Live as if you would die tomorrow! Vikingen INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Letter from the Chief ................. cover story Welcome Aboard ............................................ 2 Milestones ......................................................... 3 84th IOV Convention Update ..................... 4 Installing our New Grand Chief ................. 5 Burn Camp Update ........................................ 6 Language Camp Update.............................. 7 Scholarship Rules & Update ................... 8-9 Lodge Updates ....................................... 10-13 Help Us Find these Vikings ....................... 14 Insurance Surrender Form ....................... 15 Fellow Vikings, It is my great pleasure to write my first Chief’s Message to you all. I would like to introduce myself to those whom I have yet to meet. My name is Melinda Worden; everybody calls me Mindy. I am 53 years old and I have been married to Steve for 28 years. I represent Ingjald Lodge #65, here in Jamestown, N.Y., where I have been a member for 36 years. My brothers and I were also junior Vikings. Growing up we never missed spending a day at the Lake Park. We have many happy memories, and we are making more on beautiful Chautauqua Lake! At IOV’s 80 th Convention in 2011, Bill Peterson, and John Pavlock encouraged me to consider running for Executive Council. I ran, was elected, and have been on the Council for the past 8 years. I became Chief of Ingjald Lodge in 2014. While on the Council I have served as Inner Guard, Treasurer, and Credentials chair; and I have served on the committees for Viking of the Year, Scholarship, and Language Camp. Through the years, I have made good friends and enjoyed the camaraderie. The 84 th Convention in Jamestown was a success! Throughout the days with Chief ’s Melinda Worden Grand Chief Corner you all, we received many compliments, and everything ran smoothly. I would like to thank Bill and Debbie Peterson, Bryan and Kitty Nelson, and Bob and Orrissa Greenwald for all their help in planning the Convention. Big thanks to all of the volunteers that helped with the festivities for each night, and Lynne Lindberg, who always makes everything look beautiful. The meetings ran smoothly, and - as many of you are aware - the main focus is surrendering Insurance. We had much discussion about exiting the insurance program, and we still have a way to go. Executive Council is working hard to get this done. In this Journal, you will see a list of names of current and past members who we need to contact. Our hope is that some of you who receive this Journal will recognize someone on the list. If you know anyone, please either contact them or contact us. The quicker we do this, the closer we are to becoming a Fraternal Society. This has been a huge endeavor for our Surrender Committee and we appreciate any help we can get. It was nice to see all delegates from the Lodges, and it was wonderful to meet new delegates. We had quite a few members running for executive council: it’s good to see the interest! We have two new members on Council, Steve Kosthorst and Jane Fosberg, both representing Ingjald Lodge #65. With the new Council, we are looking to get a lot accomplished. Just a little note, if you are interested in being on Executive Council, please get more involved with your Club and attend some meetings. We all have a good time, and you meet and make friends. Not to mention all the Vikings has to offer for you and your families! William Jandt, from Linne Lodge #57, is our “Viking of the Year.” Bill resides in Muskegon, Ml, is an active member of his lodge, an active community member, and volunteer. If you see him, congratulate him - he deserves it! Our great organization, the I.O.V., has existed for many years. Linne’ Lodge #57 in Muskegon, Ml, is celebrating their 100 th Anniversary this year. What a wonderful thing, that their club has been in existence for that long! Through the years, traveling to the other lodges has been fun. Whether the lodge is smaller or a large club, they are all great! With the heritage, beliefs and fellowship I have seen, it’s great to be a VIKING! I encourage you all to increase your memberships! Keep looking for Viking opport- unities: Viking of the Year, scholarship recipients, language camp, and burn camp support. These are amenities that we offer in the I.O.V. that help us strengthen our membership, build our communities, and bring us together! In closing, please remember that we on Council are always trying to do the best for our great I.O.V. Till next time, Mindy
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September 2019Vol 119, No 3Journal
Viking Forska som om du skulle leva evigt!Search as if you would live forever!Lev som om du skulle dö i morgon!Live as if you would die tomorrow!
Vikingen
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Letter from the Chief .................cover storyWelcome Aboard ............................................2Milestones .........................................................384th IOV Convention Update .....................4Installing our New Grand Chief .................5Burn Camp Update ........................................6Language Camp Update ..............................7Scholarship Rules & Update ...................8-9Lodge Updates .......................................10-13Help Us Find these Vikings ....................... 14Insurance Surrender Form ....................... 15
Fellow Vikings,
It is my great pleasure to write my first Chief’s Message to you all. I would like to introduce myself to those whom I have yet to meet. My name is Melinda Worden; everybody calls me Mindy. I am 53 years old and I have been married to Steve for 28 years. I represent Ingjald Lodge #65, here in Jamestown, N.Y., where I have been a member for 36 years. My brothers and I were also junior Vikings. Growing up we never missed spending a day at the Lake Park. We have many happy memories, and we are making more on beautiful Chautauqua Lake! At IOV’s 80th Convention in 2011, Bill Peterson, and John Pavlock encouraged me to consider running for Executive Council. I ran, was elected, and have been on the Council for the past 8 years. I became Chief of Ingjald Lodge in 2014. While on the Council I have served as Inner Guard, Treasurer, and Credentials chair; and I have served on the committees for Viking of the Year, Scholarship, and Language Camp. Through the years, I have made good friends and enjoyed the camaraderie. The 84th Convention in Jamestown was a success! Throughout the days with
Chief ’s
Melinda Worden Grand Chief
Corner
you all, we received many compliments, and everything ran smoothly. I would like to thank Bill and Debbie Peterson, Bryan and Kitty Nelson, and Bob and Orrissa Greenwald for all their help in planning the Convention. Big thanks to all of the volunteers that helped with the festivities for each night, and Lynne Lindberg, who always makes everything look beautiful. The meetings ran smoothly, and - as many of you are aware - the main focus is surrendering Insurance. We had much discussion about exiting the insurance program, and we still have a way to go. Executive Council is working hard to get this done. In this Journal, you will see a list of names of current and past members who we need to contact. Our hope is that some of you who receive this Journal will recognize someone on the list. If you know anyone, please either contact them or contact us. The quicker we do this, the closer we are to becoming a Fraternal Society. This has been a huge endeavor for our Surrender Committee and we appreciate any help we can get. It was nice to see all delegates from the Lodges, and it was wonderful to meet new delegates. We had quite a few members running for executive council: it’s good to see the interest! We have two new members on Council, Steve Kosthorst and Jane Fosberg, both representing Ingjald Lodge #65. With the new Council, we are looking to get a lot accomplished. Just a little note, if you are interested in being on Executive Council, please get more involved with your Club and attend some meetings. We all have a good time, and you meet and make friends. Not to mention all the Vikings has to offer for you and your families! William Jandt, from Linne Lodge #57, is our “Viking of the Year.” Bill resides in Muskegon, Ml, is an active member of his lodge, an active community member, and volunteer. If you see him, congratulate him - he deserves it!
Our great organization, the I.O.V., has existed for many years. Linne’ Lodge #57 in Muskegon, Ml, is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year. What a wonderful thing, that their club has been in existence for that long! Through the years, traveling to the other lodges has been fun. Whether the lodge is smaller or a large club, they are all great! With the heritage, beliefs and fellowship I have seen, it’s great to be a VIKING! I encourage you all to increase your memberships! Keep looking for Viking opport-unities: Viking of the Year, scholarship recipients, language camp, and burn camp support. These are amenities that we offer in the I.O.V. that help us strengthen our membership, build our communities, and bring us together! In closing, please remember that we on Council are always trying to do the best for our great I.O.V. Till next time,
Mindy
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VIKING JOURNALRobin Lynn Grinnell
Fraternal AdministratorP.O. Box 27186
Lansing, MI [email protected]
989-292-0482
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Welcome AboardThe following are new members who were admitted to the Viking Order since the previous Viking Journal was published. We welcome you one and all to the Viking Order and sincerely urge you to attend your respective lodges and join in all of the activities planned for you. Remember . . . It’s great to be a VIKING!!
Ingjald Lodge #65David Lincoln Archer Steven B. TedquistBeverly Arvidson Tove ArvidsonLiza Jacobson Babcock Julie L. CovertByron F Baker Constance ShermanKate Barr Todd S. EricksonElizabeth Marie Bell Rebecca L. LiddellLory J Buccola Amy L BuccolaCynthia Romaine Buck William H. BuckRobert Arthur Burlingame Regina BurlingameWilliam (Bill) Bush Carl OlsonPatrick Charest Jane R. FosbergDonna Charest Jane FosbergCharles D. Clark Jr Charlene C. BigneyRichard Edward Coberly III Randy RhinehartJohn R Cochran Jennifer NewmanBette J Cochran Jennifer NewmanDavid Joseph Daly William K. NookGregory Alan Davies Bryan R NelsonCindi DelBrocco Deirdre J. LauerCorbin Thomas Dennison Lexia Ann DennisonSusan K Erickson Donald P. EricksonJoseph Federico Constance C. ShermanJames C. Fincher Patricia A. FincherLori Ann Franchina Tim MillerChristopher Francis Joseph L. MeaserTim M Giaimo F. Dawn GiaimoPenny E Giambone Connie ShermanJeffrey L Gustafson Wendy J PresentJaniceHallberg (not provided)Richard Hartman Jacob SchrantzAndreus Reed Hetrick Jennifer P. HetrickBetty A. Hull Jordan W. HullFred Michael Humm Jon R. StahleyBarbara Diane Jackson Larry Merle Jackson Carl Alan Johnson Suzanne Kay LindquistConstance Mary Johnson Colin Martin JohnsonShawn Johnson Daniel Robert JohnsonMichelle Jungquist-Miller Calvin Earl JungquistCandi L. Kaczar Steve A. WordenRandall Kane Jane R. FosbergTracy L Kelly Marlene J SandersPaul Alan Kennerell Bryan R. Nelson
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IOV Executive Council:
Grand ChiefMelinda R. Worden
Vice Grand ChiefRodney W. Ottum
Jr. Past Grand ChiefWilliam H. Schaefer
Grand SecretaryEivor Britt-Louise Hichue
Grand TreasurerThomas R. Jandt
Grand HeraldBryan R. Nelson
Assistant Grand HeraldSandra L. Cramm
Grand Inner GuardWilliam A. Peterson
Grand Outer GuardRobert D. Greenwald
Jane [email protected]
Robert H. [email protected]
Barbara A. [email protected]
Steve [email protected]
Administrator’s CornerHello, Vikings! We’re still working on three main projects here in the Admin Office:
1. Building a full database of all active IOV members. We are working with a couple of lodges who have had trouble keeping their member lists up to date during officer transitions. We RELY on accurate lodge reports for reporting and our Journal mailing list. If your lodge is having difficulty with record keeping, please consider stepping up and helping out!
2. Insurance Surrenders. We sent a list to all lodges of current and past members who still show as active policy holders. IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO SURRENDER, please fill out the Surrender Form included in this Journal, check the “no sur-render” line, and return. In order to have a full picture of the IOV Insurance Exit Strategy, the Illinois Department of Insurance has asked that we project how many policies will not be surrendered by June 2021. Communicating your plans with us is VERY helpful!
3. Creating a new website. We’re getting close! The new website is in progress, and our goal is to have it done by mid-September. We will notify the lodges when it is ready!
CORRECTION: Recently we reported that Baltic Star #112 was closed. Since then we have heard from their Chief that they are still active with members. As always, please let me know if you have any questions I can help with!
Robin Lynn Grinnell, IOV Fraternal [email protected] - 989-292-0482
MILESTONESTo let you know that our many thoughts are with the members and families in this time of sorrow.
HÖGSATTA KÄMPAR
Grand Lodge JAMES R CARLSON 1/22/2019
Ingjald Lodge #65 CARL A ANDERSON 4/17/2019 MAUREEN C BERNER 3/19/2019 SHIRLEY COVEY 4/16/2019 PRISCILLA A DUBOIS 4/11/2018 RAYMOND G ENGWALL 4/11/2019 CARYL ERICKSON 3/2/2018 DANNY A GIRTS 5/8/2018 NANCY MILLER 3/9/2019 EDWARD C MOGENHAN 3/25/2019 ROBERT E OLSON 5/20/2019 CARYL VANDER MOLEN 12/8/2018 EILEEN E WIDEN 2/19/2019
All Lodges are asked to submit membership reports that include the passing of our Viking brothers and sisters. Submit to the Fraternal Administrator for inclusion in the Vikings Journal.
Linne Lodge #57 IOV LORRAINE M. HOPKA 4/24/2019 GERALYN M. MULREADY 3/31/2019 WILLIAM SKLENAR 4/18/2019
Sigurd Lodge #30 IOV DONALD BECKER 6/12/2019
SKANDIA #68 LODGE BETTY QUANSTROM 5/3/2019
Thor Lodge #9 IOV JAMES BOWSER 3/28/2019 JOHN REAMY 3/13/2019
Member Name Passed Away Member Name Passed Away
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84th IOV Convention was a Grand Success!June 13-15, 2019 - Jamestown, NY
Many thanks to Ingjald Lodge #65 for hosting the 84th IOV Convention and Grand Lodge Meeting! Viking delegates from member lodges as far east as Braintree, MA and west as Omaha, NE traveled to Jamestown to participate. The planning committee and Ingjald members coordinated many opportunities for convention attendees to relax, laugh, dance, eat (so much good food!), and spend quality time thinking about the future of the IOV. It was great for everyone to experience Ingjald’s beautiful Lake Park facility and explore the area around Jamestown. In attendance were 23 voting delegates; 8 Past Grand Chiefs (two actively serving on Executive Council); 11 additional Executive Council members and many Viking members. Ten subordinate lodges were represented in total. Together we enjoyed a Chicken Barbeque (Thursday evening), Steak Fry (Friday), and Chief’s Banquet (Saturday). Adding to the fun were the spirited “Disco Divas” and “Karaoke Kings!” During the business portion of the convention, Committee Chairs shared many updates on the various aspects of the IOV (administrative and programs). In general, IOV is in good standing financially. Membership has seen a decline for most lodges, and we will need to discuss this more in the future. We talked about wanting a closer connection with Burn Camps across the country and explored how to build those relationships. Mike Borden from UTG joined us on Friday of convention to review IOV finances and discuss our “exit strategy” from the insurance program. The agenda was filled with IOV cultural history and tradition, providing a sense of unity and reflection. One of the highlights of Convention is always the election of Executive Council members and Grand Lodge officers. Thank you to all nominees for your willingness to serve and lead us through this critical time!
CONGRATULATIONS to IOV’s 2019-2021 Executive Council Members:• Melinda Worden, Grand Chief, Ingjald #65• Rodney Ottum, Vice Grand Chief, Sigurd #30• Tom Jandt, Grand Treasurer, Linne’ #57• Britt Hichue, Grand Secretary, Linne’ #57• Bill Schaefer, Junior Past Grand Chief, Linne’ #57• Sandy Cramm, Assistant Grand Herald, Grand Lodge (formerly Clara Lodge #118)• Jane Fosberg, Ingjald #65• Robert Greenwald, Grand Outer Guard, Ingjald #65• Robert Grinnell, Linne’ #57• Barb Hendry, Harald #13• Steve Kosthorst, Ingjald #65• Bryan Nelson, Grand Herald, Ingjald #65• Bill Peterson, Grand Inner Guard, Ingjald #65
Debbie Jacobs took pictures of the IOV Delegates and Grand Lodge Past Chiefs. Betsy Lynch took many pictures throughout the Convention and posted them on Facebook (Vikings 65) for anyone to see; additional photos are available on the IOV Facebook page. The Convention Committee members worked hard and diligently for over a year planning this very successful 84th IOV Convention. Many thanks to: Bryan Nelson, Bob and Orrissa Greenwald, Bill and Debbie Peterson, Tom Eckberg, Steve Kosthorst, Mindy and Steve Worden, Tim and Jan Fagerstrom, Betsy Lynch, Jane Fosberg, Paula Steele, Debbie Pavlock, Lynn Lindberg, Linda Smith and Ron Willey. There were many more who volunteered throughout the Convention. Ingjald Lodge Chief Jane Fosberg took the opportunity to congratulate Mindy Worden, and to express sincere thanks to the Convention Committee and all the dedicated volunteers who made the Convention run so smoothly. Together they provided wonderful fellowship, and exhibited outstanding Jamestown hospitality. “Many hands make light work” as shown by our successful Convention!NOTE: The full minutes of the Grand Lodge meeting will be reviewed and approved by the Executive Council at the October meeting, and will be available to members following.
Delegates Steve Worden and Jack Yule
Convention Swag
Ingjald Lake Park
Ingjald Lake Park Welcome
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Newly elected 2019-2021 Grand Lodge Executive Council. Front row, left to right:
Britt Hichue, Barb Hendry, Mindy Worden, Sandy Cramm, Jane Fosberg. Back row, left
to right: Bob Grinnell, Bill Schaeffer, Tom Jandt, Bryan Nelson, Bill Peterson, Steve
Kosthorst, Bob Greenwald, Rod Ottum.
It was with pride and ceremony that Ingjald Lodge Past Chief and Grand Lodge Vice Chief, Mindy Worden, was elected to serve as the Grand Chief for the next two years. Upon her election Mindy stated the following: “Serving as Grand Chief, I am looking forward to doing my best for the Independent Order of Vikings and preserving our future as a fraternal society.” On the final day of the Convention, a special reception was held at the Viking Lake Park in Mindy’s honor. Scandinavian entertainment was provided by the Viking Mixed Chorus, Thule Dancers, and music by Don Sandy. Bob Greenwald, member of the Grand Lodge Executive Council, introduced Jim Chipman as toastmaster for the Grand Lodge Banquet, an evening of food and fellowship. Members of the Executive Council and past Grand Chiefs were escorted to their tables by Jamestown Lodge Past Chiefs. One of the evening’s highlights was when Onnolee Samuelson, Past Diana Lodge Chief (1976), proudly presented her daughter Mindy with the traditional white jacket worn by IOV Grand Chiefs. A delicious buffet featuring many Scandinavians foods such as Swedish meatballs and ham, along with other dishes, was enjoyed by all.
Newly elected Vice Grand Chief, Rod Ottum and
Grand Chief, Mindy Worden
Honor and Tradition: Installing our New Grand Chief
Past Grand Chiefs attending the I.O.V. Convention at the Viking Lake Park. Front row, left to right: Paul Pitts, Tim Fagerstrom, Dewey Bringedahl, Henry Stenquist, Jr. Back row, left to right: Bill Schaeffer, Charlie Matthews, Bill Peterson, Ralph Beck, Sr
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Burn Camp News
Great Lakes Burn Camp Opening August 4, 2019 brought the 25th opening of the Great Lakes burn camp located on Pretty Lake in Mattawan, Michigan. According to Mike Longnecker, director of the camp, 70 campers and 90 counselors will enjoy the camp this year. Many of the counselors are former campers who return to help the new and younger kids through the experience. After a great meal, kind words and presentations from some of the donors present, we started to hear the sirens. First were five firetrucks that were leading the parade; then came the motorcycle escorts that came and came and came. By actual count, 442 motorcycles escorted the campers from Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo to the camp. Then came 45 firetrucks and emergency vehicles ranging in size from very large to colossal. The campers were in these vehicles. Bringing up the rear were 15 vehicles that looked like half car and half motorcycle that I have always called slingshots. Four members from Linne’ 57 attended the opening: Peg and Bill Schaefer and Chris and Bob Grinnell. Bill and Bob counted the vehicles and Peg and Chris took photos. It was a great day for a great cause. Next year we will start to advertise this event sooner sooner to give people more time to adjust their schedule – we would love to have more people attend!
Burn Camp Committee
The Great Lakes Burn Camp fund raiser, Tee Off Against Burns, was held on June 21 at Lincoln Golf Club with about 100 golfers playing. It was followed up by a steak dinner at Linne’ 57. With the hole sponsors and raffles that were held about $5,600 was raised for the camp. Mike Longnecker, president of the Great Lakes Burn Camp, drove from Jackson with his foursome to play in the event. Word quickly spread around the course that they were all ringers. The main organizer was Chris Wilks, but things went so smoothly that I’m sure his wife Traci had a lot to do with it. Not to forget his mother-in-law Shirley Green, A.K.A. the Queen of Lakeside, who along with Traci were waiting at the turn with brats and burgers to feed the hungry masses. To those not mentioned, you know who you are and so do we. Thanks to all for another very successful outing. The Burn Camp opening is August 4 and several of us are going to attend even though that is the day of Linne’s annual family picnic. At the dinner Mike announced that, since 2005, approximately
$120,000 has been raised for the camp due to the efforts of the Firefighters Local 370 and Linne’ 57. This was very rewarding news. At the June convention in Jamestown I asked for help getting current information from the Illinois and Connecticut camps that we could share with all of Vikingdom, instead of just referring to their websites. 3 or 4 people said they thought they could help, but I have not received any more information. Hopefully soon!
Illinois is www.ifsa.orgConnecticut is www.ctburnsfoundation.orgMichigan is www.greatlakesburncamp.org
Burn Camp Committee Bob Grinnell, Bob Greenwald, Tom Jandt
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Scandinavian Language Camps ApplicationScandinavian Language Camps Rules and Guidelines:• This program is open to all paid-to-date
Juniors (ages 8 – 18) who have been members of the I.O.V., for at least 6 months prior to application.
• The Grand Lodge will grant a 1-week or 2-week campership for up to 2 eligible juniors along with a stipend towards travel expenses.
• First time applicants are given first priority, however; previous campers may apply again year after year.
• Applications must be post marked by February 15, 2020.
• A lottery drawing will be held on March 1, 2020 to determine the winners.
After The Junior Has Attended Camp: 1. A THANK-YOU letter should sent to the
Executive Council thanking them for their experience.
2. An article needs to be submitted for the JOURNAL about their experiences. Photos are also welcomed and encouraged.
If you have any questions you may contact anyone of us on the committee.
Language Camps CommitteeE. Britt-Louise Hichue – Chairperson, Robert Greenwald and Sandy Cramm members
Concordia Language Camp
Junior Member’s Name: _____________________________ Age: _______
Lodge Name: _______________________________ Lodge #: ___________
Parent or Guardian: _____________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: _____________ Zip:__________
Phone Number: ____________________
E-mail: ______________________
First Time Camper: YES or NO (1st time campers are given priority)
Please circle which camp would you like to attend:
SWEDISH – NORWEGIAN – FINNISH – DANISH
Please circle which session: One (1) week or Two (2) weeks
Send Completed application POSTMARKED by February 15, 2020 to: E. Britt-Louise Hichue, Chairperson 1030 W. Grand Ave. Muskegon, MI 49441
Hej Då! Hälsningar! Hei! Hyvää Päivää! Hello!
Do you have a Junior Viking that is interested in learning a Scandinavian language? Well, we have the funds and location. The Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota offers a complete immersion program for students to learn the language and customs while having fun! This is a great program and if you have talked to any former campers, they have a lot of good things to say about it. There is also a possibility of High School language credits available to those wishing to pursue it.
It’s not too early to start planning for 2020. You can submit your child’s name to our committee anytime between now and Febru-ary 15, 2020. First time campers have preference, but you can submit the names of previous campers again. Included in this Jour-nal are the Application Form and Rules. If you have questions you can contact any committee member.
If your child or Grandchild is not a Junior member yet, NOW is the time to sign them up to be eligible for this program. Check with your local Financial Secretary.
Tack så mycket!
The Language Camp CommitteeE. Britt-Louise Hichue – Chair, Robert Greenwald, Sandy Cramm
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2020 VIKING SCHOLARSHIP RULES
1) The Viking Scholarship Fund was established on June 14, 1963 at the Grand Lodge Meeting held in Boston, Massachusetts. 2) A Scholarship Committee of at least three (3) members shall be appointed by the Grand Chief and Vice Grand Chief to
manage the Viking Scholarship Fund and to award yearly scholarships of not less than $250.00.
3) The Viking Scholarship Fund shall consist of monies received from fund raising events, donations or bequeaths from members, IOV lodges, friends of Vikings and accumulated interest on investments.
4) Scholarship Applications:a) The applicant must hold either a Junior or Senior Membership in the Independent Order of the Vikings for at least
six (6) months prior to the date of application. b) The applicant must have dues/assessments paid up through December 31st of the year the scholarship is
awarded. c) The Financial Secretary of the subordinate lodge must certify the applicants name, lodge, certificate number and
paid to date. d) The applicant must be a high school senior who has received confirmation of acceptance from the institute of higher
learning. If the recipient does not attend an institute of higher learning, the dollar amount of the scholarship check shall be returned to the Independent Order of Vikings
e) The applicant shall send the completed application form and lodge certification form to their high school.f) The high school will submit a certified copy of high school grades (transcript) with the application forms and student
evaluation to the Grand Lodge office.g) Current application forms shall be available from the Grand Lodge office or the IOV website on November 1, 2019.h) Applications for scholarships shall be submitted to the Grand Lodge office from November 1, 2019 to March 1,
2020.i) Incomplete applications will not be judged by the adjudicators.j) Applications will be judged on their merits.
ALL APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER THE MARCH 1, 2020 DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED! 5) A panel of adjudicators designated by the Viking Scholarship Committee will judge all applications and determine the
qualifications of the applicants.
6) The Viking Scholarship Committee shall determine the number of recipients that will be awarded a Viking Scholarship.
7) The Viking Scholarship Committee shall have the power to make any additional rules to help in the selection of recipients.
8) The recipients of scholarships shall be announced at the first Executive Council Meeting after judging is complete. The scholarship check will be made payable to the recipient and paid in time for the fall semester.
9) These rules apply for the application year 2020. Scholarship rules and amount of the awards will be reviewed and updated yearly by the Executive Council of the Independent Order of Vikings.
The IOV Scholarship CommitteeBob Grinnell, Rodney Ottum and Bob Greenwald
Very soon it will be time for our Junior Viking High School Seniors to be applying for scholarships to help continue their education. Don’t forget to apply to the IOV!
All Applications Must Be Submitted And Postmarked BetweenNovember 1, 2019 and March 1, 2020
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2019 VIKING SCHOLARSHIP THANK YOU NOTES VIKING
SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE 2020
For many years, one of the goals of the Independent Order of Vikings has been to provide scholarships to our deserving young members to help them continue their education. Your lodge will receive raffle tickets from your Executive Council Members or in the mail following the October Executive Council Meeting. The drawing will be at Winterfest in Muskegon on Saturday January 25, 2020. The tickets will again be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Please make your checks out to the Viking Scholarship Fund and mail your ticket stubs, unsold tickets and checks to Faisel Abdelkader, 3292 Rockland, Muskegon, MI 49441. Please mail them by January 20, 2020.
Prizes are: 1st $500.00 2nd $200.00 3rd $150.00 4th $ 75.00 5th $ 75.00 PLEASE NOTE: Tickets mailed to Muskegon after January 20, 2020 may not reach us in time for the drawing so please mail them as soon as you can. Also, please be sure to remind your high school senior members to apply for an IOV scholarship! The scholarship rules are on page 8 of this Journal, and the application will be available on the IOV website on November 1, 2019.
IOV Scholarship Committee: Bob Grinnell – chair, Bill Peterson, Barb Hendry and Rod Ottum
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Vikings for choosing me for the Viking Scholarship. I am very thankful for receiving this scholarship, I have committed to attend Alma College in the fall. This scholarship will help fund my first year at Alma Col-lege. I am very excited to enter the next chapter of my life and to become a Scot. Thank you again for helping me achieve my higher education goals. Jillian Gripton
I am Karianne Yuchnitz and I am honored to have been gifted this hefty award for my college education program. The Vikings lodge has always been a place I have loved growing up and playing on the big playground. Thank you for creating a safe and fun environment that the whole family can enjoy at the Viking Lodge. I am planning on advancing my education at JCC in hopes of joining the air force with a Biotechnology degree at age 20. A plan for the future will help guide me on my jour-ney and I wouldn’t be able to do any of it if it weren’t for this scholarship. Thank you again. Karianne Yuchnitz
2020 SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE
November 1, 2019 – Scholarship Application Available from Fraternal
Administrator or IOV website
March 1, 2020 – Scholarship Applications DUE
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ORVAR ODD LODGE #24Omaha, Nebraska
Supporting Our Community The Midwest and Iowa & Nebraska especially had extreme flooding along the Missouri river and 4-5 other smaller rivers. We had late snow and a large amount on ground when1-2 inches of rain came and turned snow into pool and rivers. Some towns turned into islands & some had 8 ft of water in their homes and businesses. Orvar Odd # 24 voted to donate money to the Salvation Army to help flood victims. Pictured is our Chief Stein-Inge Hordvik and Tres. Wayne Mattson presenting the money to Salvation Army.
Olden Days Vikings were always involved in parades and showing off their helmets without horns! 1914 Omaha Vikings in parade and the ceremonial team-names unknown. (oops-saw one helmet with horns!)
Midsommar Omaha Without our Lodge building, Omaha Vikings joined with our local Midsommar Festival committee on June 23. Our booth was run by Sharon Lilledahl along with Chief Stein Hordvik. We served rice pudding and, to make it easy to eat, put it in ice cream cones! The theme this year was Danish - fun & fighting was had by all.
Beth Rosenquist Rec. Sec.
Orvar Odd #24 donation to Salvation Army-Flood relief
Beth Rosenquist Scan -Amer of Year for Omaha Midsommar
2019 Omaha Midsommar
Viking Booth Stein & Sharon
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LINNE’ LODGE #57Muskegon, MI
INGJALD LODGE #65Jamestown, New York
VIKINGS RECOGNIZE 25-50 YEAR MEMBERS Long time members of Ingjald Lodge #65 were recognized at a reception held at the Viking Lake Park. Chief Jane Fosberg con-gratulated those being recognized for their long time IOV membership and thanked them for their many years of service. Members of the Viking IOV Executive Council also offered their congratulations and presented each 25-50 members with special lapel pins. Refreshments and fellowship recounting past Viking memories followed the ceremony.
50 Year Members: (L-R) Edward Johnson, Donna Beal, Dennis Ball, LeRoy McCray
25 Year Members: (L-R) Sandra Stewart, David Watson, Timothy Wells, Norma Watson, Judy Barmore, Shirley Carlson,
Charles Roessler, Robert Greenwald, Jane Forsythe, Amy Hudson, Richard Johnson
Hello from Linne’ #57 in Muskegon. I can’t believe how fast this year is going. I hope you are enjoying your summer: I know we are having a great summer at Linne’. First, I want to say THANK YOU to Jamestown for hosting a great convention. The accommodations were excellent and the dinners at the lodge were top notch. Thank you again! Linne’ Lodge has been very busy this summer. On May 9th our Vice Chief Greg Liskey and his wife Mary Beth put on the Mother/Daughter Banquet. The Step into Spring Steak Fry was May 11th, put on by Mary-Lou and Charlie Wright and their committee. The Spring Flowers Steak Fry was on May 18th, chaired by Judy Bisson and committee. On May 23rd my wife and I put on the Senior Luncheon. On Memorial Day we had a Float the Boat fund raiser, to help restore a PBR 7331 River Patrol Boat from the Vietnam War. Flo Predko spearheaded this effort and a lot of money was raised. June 1st was the Pub Peda,l hosted by Lee Jensen and Dianell Majors. Over 400 bicyclists were here! Food was served and a lot of beer was consumed. On June 15, Paul and Kris Prentice and Tom and Char Richardson put on the Shrimp Boil with their committee
of volunteers. They cooked 9,000 shrimp!!! Midsommar Fest was on June 22nd. Britt Hichue and Mary Hendon were chairs for this party. The Committee did a great job cooking all the homemade food. We had a get together on July 4th, with brats and burgers prepared by the Majors and Cook Families and fireworks over Muskegon Lake. The Country Western Dinner and Dance was on July 27th. Charlie and Mary-Lou Wright and their committee did a great job as always. Just a reminder that Linne’s 100th Anniversary Celebration is on October 12th. The Executive Council will be here, and you are all invited to come and enjoy the party. Guests are staying at the Shoreline Inn; call 231-727-8483 for reservations. If you have questions, feel free to call the Lodge as some of the details are still being worked out. Enjoy the rest of your summer and be safe.
Thomas (Tom) JandtChief, Linne’ Lodge #57
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INGJALD LODGE #65Jamestown, New York
VIKINGS WORKING TOGETHER
Ingjald Lodge is indeed fortunate to have committed inner groups that help financially and provide a wide range of pro-grams and interests. The Viking Marina Association, Past Chiefs Club, The Viking Trailer Association, Viking Boat Club, and the Sportsmen’s Club have ALL made contributions in the past and continue to do so. Our current Ingjald Chief, Jane Fosberg, has the ability to see Lodge needs and improvements to our Lake Park and then develop plans to pay for them. She knows what groups to ask for help on various projects; often combining the efforts of multiple groups to achieve her goals. Recently the Past Chiefs donated a $1000 for a new kitchen grill; The Viking Marina Association pledged $2,500 to help repair Lake breakwall; and the Sportmen’s Club donated money to purchase a new large screen t.v. and several new grills for our picnic area. The Viking Trailer Association organized a “Golf Cart Parade” around the 4th of July. Twenty-six carts decorated in red, white and blue provided en-joyment for those who participated and for the onlookers. The Trailer Association has also contributed to the Chautauqua Lake Association, Family Picnic, Children’s Burn Camp, and internet for our clubhouse. The Boat Club held their Annual Harry Carl-son Fishing Contest for youth and adults. John VanHorn, Cole Bloomquist, and Drew Bloomquist were winners with each re-ceiving $25. All of the inner groups listed contributed financially toward the recently renovated pavilion adjacent to our main building. This cooperation of our inner groups is not just this year, but has been ongoing for many years. Even though we often forget to say thanks for their support; these inner clubs have and continue to play a vital role in making our Lake Park facility and program wonderfully better each year.
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INGJALD LODGE #65Jamestown, New York
VIKINGS AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Ingjald Lodge Chief Jane Fosberg welcomed the scholarship recipient, her family, guests and Lodge members. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Karianne Yuchnitz, a recent graduate from Panama Central School, was presented a scholarship award given at the annual Viking awards ceremony held at the Viking Lake Park in Maple Springs. The scholarship was given by the International Order of Vikings represented by Jamestown Viking Lodge #65. Presenting the award was I.O.V. Grand Lodge Council member Robert Greenwald and other I.O.V. Executive Council members Steve Kosthorst, Jane Fosberg, Bill Peterson, and Bryan Nelson. In addition to the monetary awards, Karianne also received personally inscribed certificates, corsage and a number of pictures of the award ceremony. Viking Chief Fosberg stated that she was personally very proud of the graduate and extended congratulations on behalf of all Vikings. She also applauded the IOV and Ingjald Lodge for their commitment to education. Karianne had the opportunity to introduce her family and tell where she was going to college. Since 1964 there have been 322 Viking scholarships awarded totaling $225,400!!! The evening was truly memorable and made all in attendance proud to a member of the I.O.V. A congratulatory reception was held following the ceremony. This reception was sponsored by the Past Chiefs Club of Ingjald Lodge and the Viking House Committee.
Grandmother Gladys Yuchnitz proudly pining corsage on Granddaughter
Karianne Yuchnitz
I.O.V. Scholarship recipient Karianne Yuchnitz and parents
IOV Executive Council member Bob Greenwald presenting IOV Scholarship Award
to Karianne Yuchnitz
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ALLEN, CODYALLRED, JOANNA LYNNALLRED, RUSSELL ALEXANDERALLRED, STEPHEN MICHAELALTENHOFF, THOMAS WANDERSON, FERN EANDERSON, HARRY LANDERSON, KENNETH CARLANDERSON, LEONARD RBARRON, PATRICK TBARRON, TYLER JAMESBARRON, ZACHERY FBECKMAN, TYLER DBERGSTROM, JOAN LBLOOM, GAIL ABLOOMQUIST, BRYAN RBLOOMQUIST, JUSTIN CBOLHUIS, BRENDAN MBOLHUIS, GRANT MBOSTROM, MARY ABRISENDINE, BONNIE LYNNEBURGHOFF, ELIZABETH KCAMPBELL, BRECK WCARLSON, JEANNE LOUISECARLSON, JEFFREY TCARLSON, KEITH LCATALANO, BRIAN MICHAELCAVANAUGH, PAUL WCOMERFORD, GWEN ACOSTELLO, MARILYN LUCILLECOULSON, KATHRYN MAEDAVIDSON, JOHN BDAVIS, WILLIAM EDEBACKER, KEITH WDERBY, EDWARD RDEYORGI, NIKOLE LDIERSEN-GERE, NANCY ADOBENS, JAMIE LEEDOIRON, ELIZABETH MARIONDOIRON, JOHN ANDREWEDGREN, KAREN EDGREN, KAREN LEGGLESTON, JON CEICKHORST, JESSICA ANNEKWALL, VICTOR EERICKSON, JAMES J
ERICKSON, RICHARD HESSENBERG, BRIAN JESSENBERG, JULIE LFINN, KYLE GORDONFREYE, JENNIFER EFRICK, DAVID ROBERTFRICK, DAVID RYANGARVIN, JAMES EGATES, JORDAN AGATES, TYLER BGIBSON, DAVID WGRABOW, DANA KGRABOW, RYAN CGREVIOUS, BRADLEY SHAGSTROM, JOHN MHANIS, BARTHOLOMEW HEDEN, GREGORY JHEDEN, JEFFREY SHEITMAN, SHARI MHENNEGAN, MICHAEL MARIEHENNEGAN, THOMAS RICHARDHOLMSTROM, ERIK NHOLT, DANIEL KHOUSE, ELEANOR IDAHOWARD, BRIAN HOWARD, LARRY AHUNTER, KARLINE HURD, CASSIE NJOHNSON, BRIAN RJOHNSON, CARL WJOHNSON, CHARLES EJOHNSON, CHASE EJOHNSON, ELAINE BJOHNSON, GEORGIA JOHNSON, HAROLD WJOHNSON, JACOB NJONES, SALLY ANNKEANEY, CHRISTOPHER KEANEY, JOHN KELLY, AARON SOULEKEUR, LINDA ANNKISON, SHIRLEY DKNOFSKY, REBECCA LEAHKWASNIEWSKI, AMANDA ANNKWASNIEWSKI, AMANDA ANNLARSEN, AMANDA KAY
LARSEN, JAIME LLARSEN, SARA ANNLARSON, JAMES STEPHENLARSON, LEAH ELARSON, ROBIN PLINDH, NELS ELINDQUIST, ALEXIS LLINDWALL, KRISTEN EMANNING, LILLIAN VMARTIN, ROBERT MMCGILURAY, JEAN ELIZABETHMORGAN, BRIAN SMORGAN, MELISSA NASON, JORI LNELSON, KEN JNICKERSON, JEFFREY LNICKERSON, KENNETH EARLENOLAN, KAREN MICHELLENOLAN, RORY ELIZABETHNORDEN, GRETCHEN HILLARYNORDEN, HANNAH LNORDEN, JESSICA KATEOLSEN, PAMELA SOLSEN, WENDY MOSBERG, ERIC GOSBERG, LARS APEARSON, KIMBERLY EPERRY, BERT PERSINGER, RICKY DPETERSON, ELAINE BOYESPETERSON, RICHARD CREAL, NICHOLAS RRICHTER, JOSHUA ARICHTER, ROBERT ARODERICK, AMANDA MARIERODERICK, HOLLY MICHELLERODERICK, PAUL JOSEPHRODERICK, SUSAN MARIERODERICK, TIMOTHY JOSEPHRYNBERG, ERIK RSANDIN, NILS KRISTOFERSCHERMERHORN, GORDON ESCHNEIDER, THOMAS CHARLESSHAW, BRANDON LSHAW, DAVID DSHAW, LISA RENEE
SJOLANDER, A RAYBURNSMITH, BRANDY LSMITH, CARLY CSMITH, DAVID DSMITH, GORDON JSMITH, JASON VSMITH, RENAY MSMITH, ROBIN ASMITH, TRACY JEANNESMITH, VICTOR OSORENSEN, SHEEANNA SORENSEN, VALERIE ANNSPAULDING, KEVIN ST AMOUR, DAPHNE ASTEWART, MICHAEL TSTONEBRAKER, DEBRA JSTRANNEMAR, BRUCE ROLANDSTUTHERS, CLIFFORD JSTYGLES, JOSEPH MINOTSWAN, JERRY LYLESWANSON, JOHN LSWANSON, LYLE DSWANSON, MATTHEW THEODORESWANSON, RICHARD ASWENSON, MICHAEL STERRONEZ, ROSE MARIETERRONEZ, SONYA RAETHOMAS, ANNE MTHOMAS, ERIC JTHYBERG, KYLE NORMANTHYBERG, MEGAN ANNVANDERLAAN, TARA SVANDERLAAN, TODD THOMASWAHLGREN, GLENN AWALDO, SCOTT ALANWEILAND, GERALD DAYLEWEILAND, GUST DANIALWENBERG, RICHARD WENBERG, STEPHEN DWILLIAM, JOELLE RWILLOUGHBY, BRETT JWISNESKI, JAMES VWOODFORD, PAUL SWOODROW, TAMARA LWRAGE, JASON ROBERT
Can You Help Us Find These Vikings? We currently have about 1,300 active policy holders in the IOV Insurance Program. Below are the names of 186 current and past members who we need to contact about the status of their policy but, unfortunately, we do not have a current mailng ad-dress of phone number for them. We are hoping that YOU, as family and friends of these individuals, can help us find them! We are aware that many people may believe they have already surrendered their policy but, for one of several possible reasons, the policy has not yet been closed. The quicker we can communicate with these folks regarding their policy status and plans, the sooner we can move on to other conversations! IF YOU KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE, please…. 1. Have them complete the Surrender Form in this Journal and return it to the Fraternal Administrator, or 2. Contact the fraternal administrator with up to date information (phone, mailing address or email) so a surrender committee member can follow up.
THANK YOU for your help!The IOV Surrender Committee
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Independent Order of Vikings Fraternal Administration PO Box 27186 Lansing, MI 48909
INSURANCE SURRENDER FORM - COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS
Name of Insured: Policy Owner:
Policy Number:
Mailing Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Phone (home): Cell:
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE RETURNING
In consideration of and exchange for the Cash Value of Policy Number listed above issued on the life of the Insured listed above, I (we) hereby surrender said policy for cancellation. In accordance with the terms of the policy, it is hereby agreed that any indebtedness thereon to the Company will be deducted from the Cash Value. Said Cash Value is accepted in full settlement and complete satisfaction of all rights, claims and demands under said Policy. It is expressly represented and warranted that no other person, firm or corporation has any interest in said policy except the undersigned and that no proceedings in insolvency or bankruptcy have been instituted or are pending against the undersigned. Unless attached, I certify that the policy contract has been misplaced, lost, or destroyed.
Executed this day of , in the year . Signature of Owner Signature of Witness (non-related adult) Check any that apply and provide date/documentation if available:
___ Policy holder is deceased. ___ Policy has already been surrendered. ___ I wish to donate the cash value of my policy to IOV (check one): ___ Scholarship Fund ___ Burn Camp Fund ___ Language Camp Grants ___ I do not plan to surrender my insurance policy. (please explain)
Independent Order of VikingsFraternal Administration P.O. Box 27186Lansing, MI 48909
IMPORTANT DATES:
September 30 ................................................ Lodge quarterly reports due to Fraternal Administrator
November 1 ......................................................... Journal Article submissions due (December Journal)
November 1 ..........................................................IOV Grand Lodge Scholarship Applications available
Happy 90th anniversary to Edmund Lodge #91
Happy 100th anniversary to Linne’ Lodge #57
PLEASE HELP US CLOSE THE IOV INSURANCE PROGRAM!
If you haven’t yet done so, surrender your policy today! You can maintain your Vikings membership by paying dues through your home lodge. The form can be found on page 15 of this newsletter.
RETURN surrender forms to:IOV Fraternal Administration - PO Box 27186 - Lansing, MI 48909.
THANK YOU!
