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Capital Viking May  Lodge  EventsFor May, there will be no regular lodge meeting. Instead, we invite all of our mem-bers to attend these two events celebrating Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day).

Syttende  Mai  PicnicSaturday, May 19, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.Carderock Park in Montgomery Co., MD

Music, parade, food, drinks, and games for the children. Speaker of the day is Culture and Communications Counselor Linken N. Berryman from the Royal Norwegian Em-bassy. Food includes Norwegian style hot dogs and soda catered by German gour-met, popcorn, and ice cream. Music by Rockville Brass Band.

More information at: www.norwaydc.org/programs/picnic2012

Syttende  Mai  Dinner  DanceFriday, May 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington,VA

Celebrate the Norwegian Constitution Day in style with a Cocktail Jazz Reception followed by dinner and live music by critically ac-claimed jazz singer Sara Jones, at the Capital View Ballroom overlook-ing the Potomac river and DC skyline.

Remarks by Lars Petter Henie, Minister Counselor, Economic Affairs, on behalf of the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The new Defense Indus-try Counselor and Energy Counselor at the Norwegian Embassy will be introduced.

Member ticket prices: $65-75 adult (based on menu choice) / $35 child. Deadline for reservations is May 10. Purchase your tickets by April 30, and receive a $5 discount per ticket (members only).

More information & ticket form at: www.norwaydc.org/programs/dinnerdance2012

Inside  This  Issue................................May Program 1

....................Singing Against Hate 2

..................Lodge & Area Events 4

............Archives Genealogy Fair 6

....Highly Effective Genealogists 7

....................Cruise Sweepstakes 8

.................3D President’s Letter 8

................Meet the Lundehunds 9

......Language Class Film Night 10

.............Knitting Cultural Skills 11

.Barnetog - Children’s Parade 12

.............Reading Circle/Vikings 13 .........Munch’s Scream Auction 14

..........................Happy Birthday 14

..........................3D LOV Letter 15

...................................Directions 16

...........................Lodge Officers 16

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On April 26, more than 40,000 people gathered in the rain at Oslo's Youngstorget (Central Square) and at town squares across Norway to sing the folk song "Children of the Rainbow," in protest of Anders Behring Breivik, who was the perpetrator of the July 22, 2011, attacks that killed 77 people in Norway.

Breivik said in his trial, currently underway in Oslo, that the song is an example of Marxist propaganda and that it was being used to “brainwash” Norwegian children.

He admits to the attacks, but claims his actions were justified to protect Norway from multicultural-ism.

Breivik says he targeted the ruling Labor Party for opening the country's borders to Muslim immi-grants.

"Children of the Rainbow" was written and origi-nally performed by folk singer Pete Seeger in 1973

40,000  Norwegians  Sing  Out  Against  Hate

Photo credit (both on this page): Aktiv I Oslo via Creative Commons.

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with the name "My Rainbow Race."

Norwegian folk singer Lillebjørn Nilsen, who led last week's crowd in song and accompanied on uku-lele (pictured, right), had released a Norwegian translation of the song, "Barn av regnbuen" ("Chil-dren of the Rainbow"), also in 1973.

It was one of the top-selling singles in Norway that year.

The lyrics are a celebration of hope and love:

A sky full of stars, blue sea as far as you can seeAn earth where flowers grow, can you wish for more?Together shall we live, every sister, brotherYoung children of the rainbow, a fertile land.

After singing in both Norwegian and English, the Oslo protesters marched to the courthouse, where they laid down red and white roses.

Read more about the protest and watch a video of the crowd singing "Children of the Rainbow," at:

www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2012/0426/Breivik-slam-on-Rainbow-song-an-insult-too-far-for-Norwegians-video

Photo credit (a# on this page): Aktiv I Oslo via Creative Commons.

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Other  Area  Events  of  InterestSwedish Easter Service (Påskdagen)Wednesday, May 2 at 8:30 p.m.Augustana Lutheran Church, 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DCGuest Pastor Cecile Jørgensen Strømmen from the Norwegian Church will be officiating. Sunday School for the children. Kyrkkaffet after the service. Contact Eva Hess at evahess@comcast.net or 301-229-7636.www.SwedishChurch.org.

Karl Ove Knausgård Book SigningWednesday, May 2 from 6:30–9:00 p.m.Library of Congress, Madison Building101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, DCKarl Ove Knausgård will discuss and sign Book One of his internationally acclaimed memoirs. Light re-freshments will be served. R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 30 to rsvp.emb.washington@mfa.no.www.loc.gov/today/pr/2012/12-079.html

Concert by Ane BrunSaturday, May 05 at 7:00 p.m.The Hamilton600 14th Street, N.W., Washington DCAne Brun is a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist, born in Molde, Norway in 1976. With a distinctive style informed early on by her finger picking, and a re-markable voice which has been described as an an-gelic mixture of Billie Holliday, Beth Gibbons, Ella Fitzgerald and Dolly Parton. Ane Brun is one of Scan-dinavian’s most remarkable artists. Tickets $19.50. Contact the Hamilton at 202-787-1000.www.thehamiltondc.com/live/calendar#ane-brun

6th Ann. International Children’s FestivalSunday, May 6 from 12-4 p.m.Ronald Reagan Building & Intl Trade Center1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DCNorway joins over 20 embassies for this free educa-tional event to highlight the countries’ rich cultural heritage through children-focused activities, food, and information.www.meridian.org/icf

Drott Lodge Ice Cream SocialSunday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m.St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MDVASA Drott Lodge event (Swedish American organi-zation). Traditional Games & Handicrafts.www.drott-lodge.org

Norwegian Church ServiceSunday, May 13, at 3:00 p.m.Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MDThe service is in Norwegian. All are welcome. “Kirkekaffe” after the service. For info, call Lasse Sy-versen at 301-641-7908 or send an e-mail to lasse@flagship.com.

Special Lodge MeeetingSunday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m.Norway HouseFinger food potluck

May Board MeetingDate TBD at Norway House

Syttende Mai Dinner-DanceFriday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VAsee page 1 for details

Syttende Mai PicnicSaturday, May 19 from 1-3 p.m.Carderock Park, Montgomery Co., MDsee page 1 for details

Reading CircleTuesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.Norway House

June Lodge Meeting:Norwegian Immigration to AmericaFriday, June 15

Sons of Norway 3rd District Convention & Centennial CelebrationJune 20-23Virginia Beach Convention CenterVirginia Beach VAhttp://3dsofn.org/convention/

Norwegian Language & Conversation GroupEvery Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.Norway House

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Baltimore Syttende Mai Dinner-DanceWednesday, May 16 from 6:30-8 p.m.Crowne Plaza Baltimore North2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MDJoin the Norwegian American Club of Baltimorein celebrating the Norwegian constitution day at this black-tie (bunad encouraged) event. Contact Harald Jolle at 410-666-7107 or Einar Skretting at 410-667-6235.www.norway.org/News_and_events/May-17th-2012/May-17th-Dinner-in-Baltimore/

Nordic Fiddle Magic: Charity Concert For People In NeedTuesday, May 22, from 4-5:30 p.m.First Trinity Lutheran Church,501 4th St NW, Washington, DCSponsored by VASA Drott Lodge. Music from the region of Jämtland in Sweden, performed by local musicians on fiddle, accordion, flute, guitar, mandolin, bass, marimba, and more. The Swedish Song Group will also join as guests. Please bring canned or other non-perishable foods which will be donated to the food bank at the First Trinity Lutheran Church for people in need. Any collected cash donations will be offered to Martha’s Table. Please contact Arne Dunhem 703-847-0940 for more information. www.drott-lodge.org

Lecture by Chef Sondre Bruvik EllingstadWednesday, May 30, from 12-2 p.m.Pier 7 Restaurant650 Water Street SW, Washington DCChef Ellingstad has worked as Embassy Chef at the Norwegian Embassy Residence since last summer. As his year in Washington is approaching the end, he looks back at an amazing experience. The cost per person is $25 (includes meal). Sponsored by the Norwegian Society. Contact Oscar Olson at 703-644-5781 or ojojresq@aeitv.net.www.norway.org/News_and_events/Event-Calendar/Chef_lecture/

Norwegian movie: 'Turn Me On, Dammit!'Friday, June 1, time TBDE Street Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Washington, DCLaced with warmth and quirky humor, Turn Me On, Dammit! (Få meg på, for faen!) is a light-hearted take on a story that is told so often about boys and so rarely about teenage girls. The film was awarded “Best Screenplay” at the Tribeca Film Festival as well

as “Best Debut Film” at the Rome Film Festival. www.turnmeondammit.com/

Land of the Vikings LobsterfestSaturday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m.Land of the Vikings, Susquehanna, Pasee page 16 for details

6th annual Nordic Jazz FestivalJune 22-30Various locations, Washington, DCThe 6th annual festival features eight concerts with artists from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.www.norway.org/News_and_events/Culture/Music/Nordic-Jazz-2012/

Youth Camp at Land of the VikingsJuly 1-7 for the 12-15 year olds July 8-14 for 8-11 year oldsLand of the Vikings, Susquehanna, Pasee page 16 for details

Nordic Dancers of Washington, DCWednesdays at 7:30 p.m. (through June)Highland View Elementary School, Silver Spring, MDCome and learn traditional folk dances of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Newcomers are welcome; no prior dance experience is necessary. The Nordic Dancers Children's Group meets with the adult group from 7:30 to 8:30 on the second Wednesday of every month. For more info, contact Chris Kalke at 301-864-1596 or ckalke@verizon.net, http://sites.google.com/site/nordicdancersdc/.

Holiday Festival & Bazaar Volunteers Needed

We’ve started the Holiday Festival & Bazaar planning for 2012 and will need volunteers in order for this to be our best Festival ever -- culturally as well as benefitting the Lodge financially.

In the months leading up to the bazaar, volunteers can help with: publicity, inventory, ordering, scheduling cultural performers, logistics, pricing items, and many other tasks. If you can spare a little time - or a lot - contact Susie at bazaar@norwaydc.org.

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National  Archives  Genealogy  FairSeveral of our lodge Genealogy Interest Group members attended the 8th Annual Genealogy Fair, held at the National Archives in Washing-ton, DC.

Christine Meloni wrote up summaries of sev-eral of the presentations. You can find one on the next page of this newsletter: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists.

Visit our website to read another: Naturaliza-tion Records in the National Archives. www.norwaydc.org/genealogy/resources/naturalization-records

Right: Attendees pick up flyers and ask genealogy questions at one of many exhibitor tables.

The next National Archives Genealogy Fair will be held in April 2013.

For more presentation summaries, including some from the 2012 Fairfax Genealogical Society Annual Spring Conference, visit the Genealogy Resources section on our website at: www.norwaydc.org/genealogy/resources.

Top: Archives staff member Jocelyn Blakely-Hi# at the Archives.gov Table at the Genealogy Fair.

Left: A presenter at one of the sessions at the Genealogy Fair, in period costume.

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By Christine Foster Meloni

Dear Myrtle was a very popular presenter. She was not only very informative but also very entertain-ing. Here is a brief summary of one of her presen-tations.

1. Document everything.This is a no-brainer but hardly anyone does it. The key is to document everything at the outset. Going back later to document is much too tedious and oftentimes impossible.

You are first and foremost documenting for yourself so that you do not waste time doing the same things over and over again. You are doing it secondarily for others.

Dear Myrtle says, “Leave a big audit trail support-ing full disclosure for present and future discus-sion.”

2. Start filing right away.Do you have stuff on a box full of flash sticks? And you can never find what you are looking for? Dear Myrtle seemed to hit the nail right on the head for most participants. Her advice? Have a flashstick for each ancestor. Scan all of the relevant documents, photos, and notes for that ancestor and attach them.

Then use a Dropbox in the cloud. If your com-puter crashes, you won’t lose anything. How should you organize your folders? One idea is to have a folder for each surname. Some people, however, have a folder for each location.

3. Learn from the experts.Pay attention to what the experts are doing and join them. The Fairfax Genealogical Society has internationally-known experts. Roots Tech Live offers useful advice. Attend Genea’s Webinars. There are over 200 of them.

4. Adhere to the Genealogical Proof Standard.Go to the Board for Certification of Genealogists for the Elements of the Genealogical Proof Stan-

dard Contribution to Credibility.

Build a case. Evaluate the reliability of your infor-mation. Clearly state your conclusions. Keep erro-neous information such as dates. Report what you find and evaluate it. Explain for yourself and for others why it is wrong. Prove it!

5. Use technology wisely.Remember that not everything is available online. Don’t give up if you don’t find something online. What is available is only the tip of the iceberg.

Take advantage of Google Books and World Cat.

Use GenSmarts. It is artificial intelligence. It gives you advice on where to look for data that you are missing.

Leave your computer and go to places like court-houses where you can find valuable probate re-cords.

6. Consider the archivistʼs or librarianʼs point of view.Think and document as they would.

7. Share with others.Let your family know what you are doing. Post online. For example, create a blog. It is an easy webpage to create. Post photos of people, hobbies, heirlooms, etc.

Write your personal family history and make copies. Put your genealogies in a place where those “future researcher” cousins are likely to find it. Where?

Online: Familysearch.org; RootsWeb.com; your family’s website, blog, or genealogy wiki

Offline: library in town or county where your ancestors lived; state library where your ancestors lived; national library; family history library; Library of Congress Local History and Genealogy Reading Room; libraries of historical societies.

Note: don’t forget the Genealogy Resources sec-tion on our own lodge website.

Seven  Habits  of  Highly  Effective  GenealogistsSummary of presentation by Dear Myrtle at the 2012 Spring Conference of the FxGS

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As part of the Sons of Norway 3rd Dis-t r i c t centennia l celebration, you can enter to win the trip of your lifetime.

The drawing for a winner of a cabin for two on Hurtigru-ten's premier Nor-wegian Coa sta l Cr u i se w i l l t ake place June 23 at the District 3 Conven-tion Banquet.  You do not need to be present to win. 

You can go from Bergen to Kirkenes (7 days) or Kirkenes to Bergen (6 days). The ticket must be used by 12/31/2013 and is based on space availability.

Donations are $5 a ticket or $20 for 5 tickets.

You can purchase tickets at May and June lodge events from lodge treasurer Bill DeRoche.

If you would like tickets sent directly to you, con-tact Nellie Larson (3rd District Sons of Norway) at nellarson@version.net, tell her where to send

the tickets, how many you want and she will mail them to you.

Check out last year's winner's comments on his trip:www.3dsofn.org/docs/2012HurtigrutenWinner.PDF 

Photo credit: Ed and Eddie via Creative Commons

Sons  of  Norway  Centennial  Sweepstakes:Hurtigruten's  Norwegian  Costal  Cruise

Join  Sons  of  Norway  or  Give  a  Gift  MembershipCurrent Dues: Individual $48.50(International $30 + District $8.50 + Lodge $10.00)Spouse $ 41.50Youth: $19.25Your children & grandchildren: FREE!

Children 15 years of age or under who have a parent or grandparent who is a SofN member may sign up for a free Heritage Membership. Youth ages 16 through 23 who have a parent or grandparent who is a SofN member may be a free Unge Venner member.

For more information or to sign up online visit www.norwaydc.org/membership. If you don't

District 3 President’s MessageFra Presidenten, Ralph Peterson The May edition of the Dis-trict 3 President’s Message is not yet available as we go to press. You can download it here shortly:www.3dsofn.org/newsletter/

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At the April meeting, Karon and Mike Plasha brought their Lun-dehunds and presented a multi-media program about Lunde-hunds.

About LundehundsThe Norwegian Lundehund is a small dog breed of the Spitz type that originates from Nor-way. Its name is composed of the prefix Lunde, from the Nor wegian l u n d e f u g (puffin), and the suffix hund, meaning dog. The breed was originally developed for the hunt-ing of puffins and their eggs.

HistoryThe breed has a long history. As far back as 1600 it was used for hunting puffins along the Norwegian coast. Its flexibility and extra toes were idea l for hunting the birds in their inaccessible nest-ing locations on cliffs and in caves. Interest for the breed declined when new methods for hunting puffins were invented and a dog tax was created.

Near ExtinctionThe breed was nearly extinct around World War II when ca-nine distemper struck Værøy and the surrounding islands. In 1963, the population was further decimated by distemper again. This time, only 6 dogs survived (1 on Værøy & 5 in southern Norway Hamar (these 5 were from the same mother)), creat-

ing a population bottleneck. Due to careful breeding with strict guidelines, there are now an estimated 1,500–2,000 dogs in the world, with around 1,100 of the population in Norway and ~350 in the United States.

Physical CharacteristicsThe Norwegian Lundehund is a small, rectangular Spitz type dog. It has a great range of mo-

tion in its joints, allowing it to fit into and extricate itself from narrow passages. Dogs of this breed are able to bend their head backwards along their own spine and turn their forelegs to the side at a 90-degree horizon-tal angle to their body, much like human arms. Their pricked, upright ears can be folded shut to form a near-tight seal by fold-ing forward or backward. The Norwegian Lundehund is a polydactyl: instead of the nor-

mal four toes per foot, the Lun-dehund normally has six toes, all fully formed, jointed and mus-cled. The outercoat is dense and rough with a soft undercoat. The Lundehund is adapted to climb narrow cliff paths in Røst where it originally would have hunted puffins.

AKC RecognitionThe Norwegian Lundehund was

approved into the American Kennel Club's (AKC) Miscella-neous Class in 2008, after a unanimous vote by the AKC Board of Directors. In 2010, the AKC Board of Directors voted to accept the Norwegian Lun-dehund into the AKC stud book.

Text: Wikipedia via Creative Commons. Photo credit: ZorroIII via Creative Commons.

April  Lodge  Meeting:  Meet  the  Lundehunds

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Spread  a  Little  SunshinePlease keep our Sunshine Committee Chair, Queenie Sheldahl, informed about members who are ill, undergoing surgery, recuperating, or homebound for an extensive period. We will send them best wishes from the lodge as a whole. Our members care about each other and like to reach out to their friends who may need a little sunshine in their lives. Call Queenie at 703-534-0916 or e-mail her at care@norwaydc.org.

Norwegian  Language  Class:  Lilyhammer  Film  NightPhotos from Lilyhammer Film Night at the Norwegian teacher's home. Clockwise from top left: Christine and Greta; Andres, Carolyn, Norbert, George; Jason and Nina, the hostess; Chuck and Ellen.

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Knitting the Norwegian way is a very old tradition. In days gone by knitting was a crucial house-hold skill. Generations of Nor-wegians wore hats, scarves, mit-tens, sweaters and more that had been knit at home, perhaps even made with wool raised on their own farm.

Using just their time and talent, Norwegians could create warm, dependable clothing for their family using locally available and cheap materials. Over time, na-tive pragmatism merged with a sense for style, and knit garments began to take on a distinctive local, then national flair.

Getting  StartedTo earn a Cultural Skills pin for knitting in one of the levels listed below, you'll need to complete and submit photos of one or more knitting projects. Each level also requires you to com-plete an elective activity.

After sending your materials to HQ, you’ll earn a pin in recogni-tion of your accomplishments.

Level 1: The Basics - You're going to learn and apply basic hand knitting stitches and tech-

niques on a pair of simple, single-color projects.

Level 2: Knitting In the Round with Two Colors - You'll expand your skill set and knit a more compli-cated project with two or more colors.

Level 3: Knitting In the Norwegian Way - You'll put e ver yth ing you ’ve learned together and create your own Nor weg ian sweater.

Elective Activities - For each level’s elective, you can choose from among a vari-ety of suggested activities, such as: participate in a knitting class, research the history of Norwegian knit-ting, share your knowledge with others, interview an experienced Norwegian knitter, or enter your work in a folk art competition.

Additional  ResourcesIf you are not already a knitter, you can find links to instruc-tional videos and patterns on the Sons of Norway website. You will also find many useful books and videos at your local library.

View the full requirements for the cultural skills program in knitting at: www.sofn.com/members/showPage.jsp?document=CulturalSkillsProgram.html.

The Cultural Skills Program, a benefit for members, provides a framework for learning about traditional and contemporary Nor weg ian cu l ture . Vi s i t www.norwaydc.org/cultural-skills to learn more.

What Makes It Norwegian Knitting?The basic techniques used in Norwegian knitting are common across the world, but there are two design motifs in particular that are instantly recognizable as uniquely Norwegian. One is the pattern of regularly spaced single stitches on a contrasting color, a design known by its somewhat wry name lusekofte, meaning “lice jacket.” Another typically Norwegian element is the selbu-rose, the eight-pointed rose found on sweaters, mittens, and hats. luseko+e

Sons  of  Norway  Cultural  Skills  Program

Norwegian  Knitting

Photo Credit: E#en MacDonald via Crea-tive Commons.

selburose

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a  little  in  English...  Barnetog  –  Children’s  paradeIn contrast to many other countries which cele-brate their national holidays with big military pa-rades, Norway celebrates by showing off their pride and hope for the future, their children, in an impor-tant tradition called barnetog, the children’s parade.

The barnetog is a Norwegian cultural institution connected to the celebration of Norway’s Constitu-tion Day, May 17th, or Syttende Mai. Every Syt-tende Mai all the country’s children march in pa-rades with small Norwegian flags in their hands and colorful banners proclaiming their school or class.

The barnetog tradition comes from the1800s. At that time Norway was part of a political union with Sweden. Many Norwegians wanted Norway to be-come a completely independent country, and cele-brating Syttende Mai became a kind of peaceful protest. In 1869 school principle Peter Qvam got the idea to start a child’s parade. Qvam was a close friend of poet and national hero Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, and together they argued and agitated for the barnetog in newspapers and other forums.

The first barnetog was held on Syttende Mai in 1870. It consisted solely of boys and numbered 1200 strong. The idea soon became popular all over the country. The first girls joined the parade in 1889.

Around the coun-try you can find local variations in how the holiday is celebrated. In Bergen, for ex-ample , the buekorps, a spe-cial type of scout-ing group, make their mark on the holiday. In Oslo, the ch i ldren march past the Palace, where the royal family stand on the balcony and wa ve to them.

litt  på  norsk...BarnetogetTil forskjell fra mange andre land som feirer sin nasjonaldag med store militærparader, feirer Norge med å vise fram sin stolthet og framtidshåp, barna sine, med en viktig tradisjon som kalles barnetoget.

Barnetoget er en norsk kulturinstitusjon knytta opp mot den årlige feiringa av den norske grunnlovs-dagen, 17. mai. Hver 17. mai går alle landets skole-barn i tog med små norske flagg i hendene og fargerike faner som presenterer skolen og klassen deres.

Barnetoget-tradisjonen stammer fra 1800-tallet. Da var Norge med i en union med Sverige. Mange nordmenn ville at Norge skulle bli fullstendig selvs-tendig, og 17. mai- feiring var derfor en type fredelig protest. I 1869 fikk rektor Peter Qvam ideen til barnetog. Qvam var en nær venn av dikter og nas-jonalhelt Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, og sammen argu-menterte og agiterte de for barnetog i avisspalter og andre fora.

Det første barnetoget gikk 17. mai 1870. Det var et rent guttetog som talte ca. 1 200 styhker. Ideen ble raskt populært over hele landet. De første jentene gikk i barnetog i 1889.

Rundt om i landet vil du finne lokale variasjoner. I Bergen setter buekorpsa, en spesiell type speidergruppe, sterkt preg på dagen. I Oslo går barnetoget forbi Slottet, der kon-gefamilien står på balkongen og vinker til dem.

Learn more about Syttende Mai: en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Norwegian_Constitution_Day

Norwegians dressed in bunad parading in ,ont of the royal family on May 17, 2005. Photo credit: Morten Johnsen via Creative Commons.

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Greta Dahlman, Marie Hansen, Lynn Juhl, and Christine Meloni met on March 26 for a very stimulating discussion about our illustrious ances-tors, the Vikings. The discussion was based on several books that the participants had read. You will find a list of these highly recommended books below and on the lodge’s webpage. We al-ready knew quite a bit about the Vikings, of course, but we learned many new things as well.

Did you know that

• the “Viking Age” was only identified and de-fined about 180 years ago?

• the defining symbol of the Viking Age was the longship?

• the Vikings cut their meat with knives and then ate it with spoons?

• the Vikings played a board game very similar to our chess?

• Viking men liked jewelry and wore gold and silver bracelets, necklaces, and rings?

• both Viking men and women wore eye make-up?

• Vikings were often buried along with their most valuable possessions and sometimes with their horses, dogs, and slaves?

• the Danes were the first Vikings to convert to Christianity?

• the Vikings had no soap but used cow urine to wash their clothes?

• we get our expression “go berserk” from the Berserker, a Norse warrior who would run into battle in a trance-like rage wearing a bear skin shirt

The  Vikings:  A  Mini-­‐BibliographyBerger, Melvin and Gilda Berger. The Real Vikings: Cra+sman, Traders, and Fearsome Raiders. National Geographic, 2003.

Corbishley, Mike. The Vikings at a Glance. Mac-Donald Young Books, 1998.

Ferguson, Rober. The Vikings: A History. Penguin, 2009.

Fitzhugh, William W. and Elisabeth Ward (editors). The North Atlantic Saga. Smithsonian, 2000.

Hicks, Peter. Technology in the Time of the Vikings. Wayland, 1997.

MacDonald, Fiona. Vikings. Quarto Publishing, 1992.

Magnusson, Magnus. Viking Hammer of the North. Gallahad Books, 1980.

Wingate, Phillipa and Anne Millard. Viking World. (Internet Linked). Usborne Publications, 1994.

March  Meeting  of  the  Reading  Circle

Pictured: Lynn Juhl and Christine Meloni

Pictured: Marie Hansen and Greta Dahlman

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Happy  Birthdayto  our  lodge  members

who  have  birthdays  in  May

Edvard  Munch's  "The  Scream"  to  be  AuctionedOne of the most recognizable works of art in the world, "The Scream," will be available at auction on May 2nd at Sotheby's. Experts anticipate that the sale of the piece could net more than $80 mil-lion, placing the artwork among some of the most expensive ever sold.

Munch created four ver-sions of the piece, each us-ing different techniques. The piece to be sold,

a pastel drawing on card-board created in 1895, is the only of the four which is privately owned and the sale will mark the first time that it will go on public dis-play in London and New York. The artwork also has a few other marked differ-ences that distinguish it from its counterparts: it is the most colorful of the four; the only version in which one of the back-ground figures is turned to-ward the cityscape; and it is the only version whose original frame was hand-painted by Munch to in-clude his poem detailing the inspiration for the

piece.

Seller Peter Olsen -- Norwegian businessman and member of the Olsen shipping family -- grew up

with many of Munch's works in his family home in Oslo. Olsen's father, Thomas, was a friend, neighbor and pa-tron of the artist and was able to hide his collection of Munch works in a barn dur-ing the duration of the German occupation. Tho-mas was also instrumental in rescuing 74 of Munch's works from probable de-struction after they were removed from German mu-seums for being declared "degenerate." Noted among those works were Munch's "The Sick Child" and "The Tree of Life."

With such a rich family his-tory of support for Munch's work, Olsen plans to use the proceeds from the sale to

create a new museum, art centre and hotel on his estate in Hvitsten, Norway. Olsen also hopes to restore Munch's home and studio in the area.

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Coming  up          April  13-­15      Scholarship  Dinner          May  4-­6                Golf  Tournament      May  17-­20        Fly  Fishing  for  Adults      May  20th            17th  of  May  Lunch      June  1-­3                Omholt  Reunion      June  8-­10            Lobsterfest    

 

 This  land  is  your  land  ,  this  land  is  my  land.      Come  and  enjoy,  bring  your  family  &  friends.     April  2012  

Land  of  the  Vikings    2st  Lobsterfest    June  8-­10,  2012    

Stay  for  the  weekend  and  the  Lobsterfest  is    included  in  your  food  package.    

The  Lobsterfest  will  be  held  on  Saturday  the  9th  at  1:30    Meal  will  include  potato,  corn  on  the  cob,    salad  and  rolls  and  of  course  dessert    Extra  Lobsters  will  be  $10  each    

 Ask  for  a  steak  or  chicken  on  the  BBQ    

Hot  dogs  and  Hamburgers  available  for  the  kids    Please  make  your  reservations  early    

and  let  Nils  or  Lauren  know  if  you  want  Lobster,    (and  how  many)  Steak  or  Chicken    

Also  how  many  adults  or  kids  are  coming    

 Nils  and  Lauren  Floden  have  been          wonderful  at  helping  us  out  but  are  unable  

to  make  it  a  permanent  job.  Do  you  know  of  anyone  interested  in          

being  managers  of  LOV?      This  could  include  the  managers  house  plus  a  salary.  Please  contact  Rolf  Ekloff  if  you  know  of  anyone  that  might  be                    

interested.  845-­676-­3891.      

 

Managers:  Nils  &  Lauren  Floden  461  Big  Valley  Road  Susquehanna,  Pa  18847  Call  -­  570-­461-­3500    Or  E-­mail  to:-­  vikingland@tds.net    http://lov.3dsofn.org  

What  a  great  experience  for  your  kids  or  grandkids    

July  1-­7,  2012  for  the  12  -­  15  year  olds                                                                          July  8-­14,  2012  for  8-­11  year  olds  

The  application  forms  can  be  found  on  the  District  3  web  site  Forms  and  Downloads  section                                                                                        

http://www.3dsofn.org/forms/index.html  

An  active  cultural  camp  program  is  being  planned  with  adult  supervision  at  all  times.  The  camp  is  held  at  the  Third  District  property  Land  of  the  Vikings  (LOV)  in  Sherman,  PA  District  3's  recreational  and  cultural  center  in  Sherman  PA.  The  campers  will  enjoy  a  pleasing  menu.  Campers  will  attend  morning  classes  for  Norwegian  language,  rosemaling,  wood  working,  hardanger  and  other  skills.  During  the  afternoon  the  campers  can  swim,  hike,  participate  in  a  variety  of  athletic  activities,  do  crafts,  cook  and  learn  about  our  Viking  heritage  to  name  a  few  of  the  activities.  The  evening  brings  an  opportunity  to  form  last-­ing  friendships  with  a  talent  show,  films,  folk  dancing,  games  and  much  more.  The  District  Board  decided  that  our  Youth  Camp  become  an  affiliate  member  of  the  American  Camp  Association  (ACA).  The  ACA  is  one  of  the  premier  camp  associations  in  the  USA.  The  Land  of  the  Vikings  camp  is  not  yet  accredited  by  ACA  but  the  standards  required  to  become  affiliated  will  be  reviewed  and  implemented  during  this  upcoming  colander  year.  You  can  learn  more  about  the  ACA  on  their  web  site.                                                        http://www.acacamps.org/  The  Camp  will  continue  as  the  great  experience  that  it  always  has  been  but  we  hope  that  it  will  be  an  even  greater  by  incorporating  the  ACA  standards.  The  LOGO  below  indicates  our  new  affiliation.                                                                                        If  you  need  directions  to  LOV  or  if  you  find  it  difficult  to  trans-­port  your  child  to  and  from  camp,  send  a  request  with  your  ap-­plication  and  a  map.  A  list  of  campers  in  your  area  will  be          included  with  your  medical  forms.  Remember  it  is  YOUR          RESPONSIBILITY  to  provide  transportation.  Do  not  call  camp  and  expect  us  to  set  up  a  ride  for  your  child.  

Evelyn  Karpack  Youth  Director  farmorkar@verizon.net  

           Call  today  for  reservations  

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From Beltway or I-6 6 : Go west f rom Beltway on 66. Take Exit 60, Rt. 123 (Chain Bridge Rd.) south to-ward Fairfax. Proceed about a half mile. Turn right on Rt. 50 west (also Rt. 29, Lee Highway, and Fairfax Blvd.). Stay in the right lane. Just after the 3rd traffic light, turn right on Mere-dith Dr. (which is between a Merchants Tire store and a Texaco gas station). Turn left immediately behind the gas station into the church parking lot.

From Rt. 50/29: Go west from the Beltway about 5.33 miles. After crossing Rt. 123 (Chain Bridge Rd.), stay in the right lane. Just after the 3rd traffic light, turn right on Mere-dith Dr. (which is between a Merchants Tire store and a Texaco gas station). Turn left immediately behind the gas station into the church parking lot.

From far western suburbs: From I-66 East, take Exit 52, Rt. 50, east, toward city of Fairfax. Proceed about one mile. Turn left at Fairfax Blvd., which is where Rt. 29 joins Rt. 50 (which itself angles left). Turn left after a Texaco station onto Meredith Dr. Turn left immediately behind the gas sta-tion into the church parking lot.

Metro & bus: From Ballston Metro station (on the Orange Line), take either the 1C or 1Z bus toward Inova Fairfax Hospital. The bus will go down Lee Highway/Fairfax Blvd. (Rt. 50/29). Get off about 40 min. later at Meredith Drive (after Warwick Ave.).

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