Breukelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbrøːkələ(n)] is a town and former municipality in the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht. It is situated to the north west of Utrecht, along the river Vecht and close to the lakes of the...
From Falmouth to Lauderdale – District 3 Happenings
Bondelandet 3-612 Presentation of the 2020 International Small Lodge of the year. In attendance: District 3 Secretary Karen Olsen-Helmold District 3 President Steve Helmold Bondelandet Lodge President Jeannie Addison International...
New World Service Day – 2022
“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...
District 3 President, Steve Helmold’s October 2022 Message
Fall is upon us and your Third District Board and its committees have been very busy working in all areas of District business. The website committee met and determined that...
Third Quarter 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 Three Secretary’s Letter September-October 2022
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...