Dear Lodge Secretaries, Here’s a Fall update for you. Thank you for the energy and time you give to your lodge and to Sons of Norway. President’s Corner: I would...
Scandinavian American Spotlight– Jan Stenerud Hall of Famer
Born November 26, 1942 is a Norwegian–American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with Kansas City Chiefs. The first Norwegian NFL player, he began his career...
Vikings in the “New World” – The Next Generation
SNORRI THORFINNSSON , was the first European child born on the North American continent, son of Thorfinnar karlsefni Thordarson and his wife, Gudridr, daughter of Thorbjörn. There is speculation about the birth date of...
“ON THE ROAD” In The 3rd District
Almost 300 years ago, many of our District 3 Zone Directors would have used the oldest road in America to visit their lodges. Not many people realize the oldest road...
Our Heritage and Culture– It’s About Time – Norway to Newcastle
A startup Norwegian company has announced plans to launch a regular car, passenger and cargo ferry link between the U.K. and the west coast of Norway. The news is sure...
Our Heritage and Culture – Long before Starbucks
How did a small country with no real mercantile or colonial power manage to become one of the most avid consumers of coffee back when it was a hard-to-get luxury...
Charitable Giving
New Newsletter Contest update! Beginning now there will be a newsletter contest and all lodges will be eligible to win! Simply, insert the exact statement; “Lodge name– Supports a Dementi...
District 3 Is Proud to Recognize BARBARA BERNTSEN For Receiving the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are people who stand out as strong, efficient and dedicated leaders. Barbara Berntsen is such a person. Barbara became a member of Sons of Norway in 1972, and got...
Announcing the First Annual “New World Service Day”
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to...
From Falmouth to Lauderdale – District 3 Happenings
“NEW WORLD SERVICE DAY” DISTRICT 3 EVENTS Bondelandet 3-612 will be doing a coat, hat, scarf, and glove collection for Coats of Friendship, York, PA which benefits those in...