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FJELL-LJOM.. (MOUNTAIN ECHOES).. BLÅFJELL LODGE 3-646 June 2017
Co-President: Joann Barfield 540-380-2926 Co- President/Secretary: Kathy Clark 540-977-2349 Treasurer: Cheri Johnson 540-989-6330 Editor: Robin Lambert 540-904-1817 Lodge Counselor: Sharon Rohrback 540-774-0006
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Blåfjell's website: sonsofnorwayblafjell.org Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/SonsOfNorwayBlaFjell
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Sons of Norway is to preserve and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and
culture of Norway and the other Nordic countries. =======================================================================================================
Regularly scheduled meetings:
Fourth Saturday of each month, 1:00 PM,
College Lutheran Church, 210 South College Avenue, Salem
(Except for special events) =======================================================================================================
Next Meeting
June 24, 1-3pm
Location: College Lutheran Church
Program: Flowers, Essential oils, Scents & Perfumes from Norway by Cheri Johnson
Monthly Heritage Minute: TBA ======================================================================================================
CO-PRESIDENT MESSAGE:
Although we were, unfortunately, not in attendance, it sounds as if it was
another successful Local Colors event; many thanks to Event Chair Sharon
and all who participated to make it so, especially our new members! Sharon
has contacted the eight persons who signed up for information; hopefully, we
will see them at future meetings/events. Cheri also has a good report on our
May Yard Sale.
Our June meeting will be led by Co-President Kathy Clark, with a program
on a different and unique subject to test our sense of smell! And we look forward to reports of Good News from
Zone 7. We will count on seeing YOU there!
Thought for the Month
Tried and True: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!"
Submitted by Joann Barfield /Kathy Clark, Blåfjell Lodge Co-President ======================================================================================================= MINUTES OF MAY MEETING:
Because the Blåfjell Lodge participated in the Local Colors event, there were no minutes for the month of May.
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MEMBER NEWS: Gratuleer Med Dagen
June birthdays: Arne Olsen 6/9
Congratulations to Vernon Ferguson graduated from Virginia Tech May 12, 2017 with a Masters in Political
Science.
Pray for Kathy Clark as she continues to recover from a car accident. She was very sore and cannot move well. But
nothing was broken. Her car was destroyed, so she was using a rental car until getting a new one. ======================================================================================================
KLUBB GAME BECOMING INCREASING
POPULAR IN AMERICA
The rules of the game are explained in the May 2017
issue of "The Viking" magazine sent to all Sons of
Norway members. Lodge friend, Elaine Fischer,
mentioned this game to me several months ago.
Submitted by Sharon Rohrback, Blåfjell Lodge Counselor ======================================================================================================
What Did You Miss?
May 24, 1-3pm
Local Colors
Location: Elmwood Park
BLÅFJELL LODGE PARTICIPATED IN ROANOKE LOCAL
COLORS EVENT
We had a successful day at May 20, 2017 Local Colors, meeting our
fundraising goal for this event.
A BIG thank you to all helped by providing baked goods and/or time at the Blåfjell site. Some
were members and some friends of the Lodge. The theme for Blåfjell this year was Christmas
in May. Cheri Johnson's three grandchildren joined us in the parade dressed as a Viking, St.
Lucia and Anna (from movie Frozen) respectively. Cheri herself wore a Sami outfit. We sold all
15 hand stitched ornaments designed by Kathy Clark and sewn by various members (Puffin,
Snowflake, Dala Horse, Moose, Polar Bear and Jule tree. We sold a few items left from the
April yard sale (children's books, plush deer and moose, a crocheted Christmas doily and a
sweater with Nordic-type design and buttons.). And we sold out of our baked goods. We had to
close at 3:45 because a rain storm moved in and another was on its way.
Want to get literature for Norway or Sweden?
Larry Norman suggested the following websites:
NORWAY: https://www.visitnorway.com/
SWEDEN: https://visitsweden.com/
For the past couple years, Norway and Sweden have no longer provided free promotional
packets we would hand out at Local Colors. This year, Larry asked us to provide slips of
paper with the above website info.
We also handed out free "The Viking" magazines from years 2013-2015. He did have
packets from the other Nordic countries. Thank you, Larry.
Submitted by Sharon Rohrback, Blåfjell Lodge Counselor and Local Colors event chair
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BOOK CORNER: The Prose Edda: Norse Mythology (Penguin Classics) by Snorri Sturluson The Prose Edda, also known as the Younger Edda, Snorri's Edda (Icelandic:
Snorra Edda) or, historically, simply as Edda, is an Old Norse work of literature
written in Iceland in the early 13th century. The work is often assumed to have been
written, or at least compiled, by the Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson
around the year 1220.
Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the
source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants,
dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its gods live
with the tragic knowledge of their own impending destruction in the cataclysmic
battle of Ragnarok. Its time scale spans the eons from the world’s creation to its
violent end. This robust new translation captures the magisterial sweep and startling
psychological complexity of the Old Icelandic original.
The Prose Edda contains a wide variety of lore which a Skald (poet) of the time would need to know. The text is of
interest to modern readers because it contains consistent narratives of many of the plot lines of Norse mythology.
Although Snorri was a Christian, he treated the ancient Pagan mythology with great respect. To this end, Snorri
created a quasi-historical backstory for the Norse Gods. Hence the Prose Edda is of interest because it contains one
of the first attempts to devise a rational explanation for mythological and legendary events. It is also notable because
it contains fragments of a number of manuscripts which Snorri had access to, but which are now lost. =======================================================================================================
Snorri Sturluson, (born 1179, Hvammur, Iceland—died Sept. 22, 1241,
Reykjaholt), Icelandic poet, historian, and chieftain, author of the Prose Edda and
the Heimskringla.
Snorri, a descendant of the great poet and hero of the Egils saga, Egill
Skallagrímsson, was brought up at Oddi from the age of three in the home of Jón
Loptsson, the most influential chieftain in Iceland. From him Snorri acquired both a
deep knowledge of Icelandic tradition and a European breadth of outlook.
In 1199 Snorri married an heiress and began to acquire lands and power. In 1206 he
settled at Reykjaholt, where most of his works were written between 1223 and 1235.
During 1215–18 and 1222–32 he was “lawspeaker,” or president, of the Icelandic
high court. In 1218 he was invited to Norway by King Haakon IV.
Snorri became involved in politics while visiting the Norwegians. He convinced
Haakon that he could become king of Iceland, and he became Haakon’s vassal. Snorri returned to Iceland in 1220, but in the
ensuing years his relations with Haakon deteriorated, and, in 1241, by Haakon’s order, Snorri was assassinated.
Snorri’s writings are remarkable both for their scope and for their formal assurance. The Prose Edda is a handbook on poetics. In
this work Snorri arranges and recounts the legends of Norse mythology in an entertaining way. He then
explains the ornate diction of the ancient skaldic poets and explains the great variety of poetic metres used in
skaldic and Eddic verse. Snorri also wrote a biography of St. Oláf of Norway, which he included in his
Heimskringla, a history of the Norwegian kings from their legendary descent from the warrior-wizard god
Odin down to Magnus Erlingsson (1184). A three-volume English translation by Samuel Laing (1844) has
been frequently reprinted. Snorri based the Heimskringla on earlier histories, but he gathered much fresh
material of his own. He particularly valued poems transmitted orally from the time of the original historical
events they described, and he selected those poetic traditions that seemed to be both authoritative and
reflective of contemporary politics and human nature. His genius lay in his power to present all that he
perceived critically as a historian with the immediacy of drama.
The qualities of intelligence, warmth, and scholarly industry in Snorri’s writings contrast sharply with the
weak, shifty character that emerges in the account of his life by his nephew in the Sturlunga saga.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Snorri-Sturluson
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Norse Mythology and the Beginning of Humanity
The second example refers to the appearance of humans. It is said that Odin and his two
brothers, Vile and Ve were taking a walk around the sea shore when they looked at two
logs that had captured their attention. Odin looked at the shadows of his brothers moving
over the logs and decided to breathe life into the logs. The elm log became a woman, while
the ash log became a man. Then Ve offered them the gift of speech, while Vile endowed
them with judgment and senses.
According to Norse mythology, it is said that in the beginning there was the Ginnunga Gap
, the primordial abyss that contained all the existing worlds. At first there was
Muspellheim, the world of fire and the “house of the destroyers of the world” which was
inhabited by the giants of fire, the ones with bodies made of lava and with fire as their hair. Opposed to Muspellheim
there was Nifelheim, the land of ice and fog, where black poisoned ice existed. Between these two, a sort of border
land was formed, a world where life appeared.
Read more: http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/discover-hidden-roots-runes-005229#ixzz3yM4GfzPS
Follow us: @ancientorigins on Twitter | ancientoriginsweb on Facebook
Graphic depicting the Nine Worlds of Norse Religion. ( Cush/CC BY SA 3.0 )
The Three Gods
There were more types of genesis from this point on. First, from the mixture of fire and black poisoned ice, the giant
of chaos Ymer was born. Second, from the mixture of fire and clear ice, the old giant cow Audhulma was born.
Audhulma licked some blocks of ice until the strong god Bure was born. Bur, the son of Bure, married Bestla and
they had together the three guardian gods of the world: Odin, Vile, and Ve.
Read more: http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/discover-hidden-roots-runes-005229#ixzz3yM4RasPE
Follow us: @ancientorigins on Twitter | ancientoriginsweb on Facebook =======================================================================================================
Interesting collection & explanation of Norse Gods.
https://delanceyplace.com/search-results.php
Submitted by Elaine Fischer (friend of Blåfjell lodge)
======================================================================================================= NORDIC RECIPES:
KROKAN RECIPE
4 egg yolks
150 grams sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 vanilla bean, split in half
For Caramelized Nuts:
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 /2 cup almonds or hazelnuts (or a combination of both), roughly
chopped
Process
Scrape the seeds out of the vanilla bean pod, and place in sauce pot with the milk and bring to a near simmer. Take off heat and
let cool off for a few minutes.
In a stand mixer, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light and well combined, add in the heavy cream and the milk mixture
and mix well.
Melt the sugar and butter in a sauté pan over medium heat until it starts darkening and turning into liquid, making sure it does
not burn (do not move away from stove).
Add the nuts and let it turn into a caramel color.
Pour the nut mixture onto a large sheet of parchment paper and let it seize up and harden.
Chop the mixture into small pieces
Added Note from Sharon Rohrback: “Krokan” is a word we use in Norwegian that I haven’t been able to find a direct translation
for in English – but describes caramelized sugar combined with butter and chopped nuts and comes from the French word
“croquant”, which means crunchy. There are a variety of other desserts that contains krokan, including mousse dishes, the
Norwegian cream cake “bløtkake” and a delicious milk chocolate called “krokan rull” (krokan roll), popular among many
Norwegians and non-Norwegians who have tried it:
https://arcticgrub.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/norwegian-krokan-is-the-worlds-best/ ======================================================================================================= NORDIC HUMOR:
In Iceland, you can hand-draw a map on a piece of mail without an address, and it will still make it to its destination.
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Language Lessons 13: Sports Activities (Part 2)
Phrase Pronunciation English
Jeg vil gjerne leie utstyr. jai veell jaer-neh lai-eh oot-steer I would like to rent equipment.
hoppbakke hohpp-bahk-keh ski jump
lysløype lees-loy-peh lit ski trail
skibakke shee-bahk-keh ski hill
skiheis shee-hais ski lift
skiløype shee-loy-peh ski trail
utfor ooth-fohr downhill
slalåm slah-lohm slalom
langrennski lahng-rehnn-shee cross country skis
hoppski hohpp-shee ski jumping skis
slalåmski slah-lohm-shee downhill skis
seilbrett sail-brehtt surf board
skistaver shee-stah-vehr ski poles
fotball foot-bahll soccer ball
fiskestang fees-keh-stahng fishing rod
joggesko yohg-geh-skoo sneakers
tennis racket ten-nis-rah-keht tennis racket
tennisball ten-nis-bahll tennis ball
golfkøller gohlf-kuhl-lehr golf clubs
golfballer gohlf-bahl-lehr golf balls
sykkel seekk-ehll bicycle
kano kah-noo canoe
lag lahg team
ski shee skis
Excerpts from Sons of Norway member Kari Diesen-Dahl Norwegian lessons.
======================================================================================================= History Link from Marlin: Norway in WWII
http://www.nuav.net/ndWW2.html =======================================================================================================
On August 12, 2017, the 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) will be holding it 75th Anniversary of its creation
at Camp Ripley, MN. We are looking for any member of your lodge who may have served in this battalion, or if
any Sons of Norway members have any information about the battalion, it would be
greatly appreciated.
This 99th Battalion was made up of Norwegian Americans who could speak fluent
Norwegian and could ski, well as Norwegian seaman who were left without a place to go when
Germany invaded Norway.
If you have any names of people who served and were Sons of Norway members, or any memorabilia
they would consider contributing to the 99th Infantry
Battalion (separate) museum at Camp Ripley please let
me know.
You can reach me at [email protected] or call me at 612-789-2272 or my
mailing address at Dennis Rusinko 617 24th
Ave NE. Minneapolis, MN 55418
Dennis Rusinko President
District 1 Sons of Norway ====================================================================================================== 3rd District Fra Presidenten
Mange bekker små gjør en stor å.
Many small streams make a large river
Streams ebb and flow as do our lodges. If you look closely there is a rhythm to our lodges and each is
unique. Some lodges hunker down and “go dark” for the winter coming to life again when Spring
arrives. Other lodges suspend formal meetings in the summer and turn to more casual activities like
picnics.
There are times when melting snow or heavy rain causes the stream to flow swiftly; its power is amazing. In times of drought, a
small trickle of water may reveal the stream.
Let’s harness the power of the stream by engaging our lodge members. Let the stream of new ideas flow. If the water gets too
rough, try to redirect it. Better yet, before you try to redirect, go for the ride, it could be wild and exhilarating. Try not to dismiss
new ideas, but rather adapt them to the uniqueness of your lodge. A little tweak here or there could make all the difference.
When the stream begins to dry up, look for any logjams that prevent the water from flowing (“we never done it that way before”)
and offer encouragement to those leery of change. Look for bends in the stream that may be diverting the water (“don’t like
driving at night”; “too many after school activities on the night of our meeting”) and see if you can remove obstacles (e.g., ride
sharing, meet at a different time every now and then).
Don’t be afraid to put your toe in the stream and take the pulse of your lodge, its activities, and its members. Is it time to restock
the stream with new ideas? Is it time to give your long serving lodge leaders a break? or just offer help navigating the ebbs and
flows of the stream?
Think about your lodge as small stream which together with other lodges in the Third District create a larger stream. Likewise,
think about each District in the Sons of Norway as a stream, and we have a mighty river! Always remember that you are not
alone, you are part of a larger vibrant organization. Maybe it is time to explore new waters, see what other lodges do and gain
new ideas?
Have a safe, happy and healthy summer!
All the best,
Mary
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
June 24, 1-3pm SON Meeting
Location: College Lutheran Church
Program: Flowers, Essential oils, Scents & Perfumes from Norway by Cheri Johnson
Monthly Heritage Minute: TBA
July 22, 3-6pm Annual Summertime Picnic
Location: At the home of Georgia Carr
August No meeting - Summer Vacation
September, 1-3pm SON Meeting
Location: College Lutheran Church
Annual Nordic Auction/Cake Walk
Program: Culture of Sweden by Cheri Johnson
Monthly Heritage Minute: Kathy Clark
October 9 Adopt-a-School
Presentation: Leif Erikson Day by Cheri Johnson
Location: Faith Christian School by Cheri Johnson
October 28 21st Anniversary Dinner
Location: TBA
Monthly Heritage Minute: Joann Barfield
November 3 Adopt-a-School
Presentation: Viking Day by Cheri Johnson
Location: Faith Christian School
November 18, 1-3 pm SON Meeting
Location: College Lutheran Church
Program: Comparison of Christmas Traditions in the Five Nordic Countries by Cheri
Johnson
Norwegian Language Practice/Table Prayer. Christmas Carols
Monthly Heritage Minute: Larry Norman
December 9, 1-3 pm Yulefest Annual Dinner and St. Lucia procession
Location: College Lutheran Church
December 13 St. Lucia Festival at St. Andrews Catholic Church
Contact person: Joann Barfield
MARK YOUR 2016 CALENDARS NOW =======================================================================================================
THIRD DISTRICT UPCOMING EVENTS
Zone 4 Lodges Scholarship Luncheon
June 3 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Venue
Land of the Vikings
461 Big Valley Road
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania 18847
Phone: 570-461-3500
Washington Lodge #3-428, Washington DC
The Reading Circle will discuss Kirk Kjeldsen’s Land of Hidden Fires and Cary Fowler’s seeds on Ice:Svalbard and the
Global Seed Vault.
June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT 3846 Meredith Drive
Fairfax, VA United States
Washington Lodge #3-428, Washington DC
Author and filmmaker Kirk Kjeldsen
June 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
June lodge meeting will be a potluck starting at 5 pm followed by a presentation by author and filmmaker Kirk Kjeldsen. He will
discuss his novel Land of Hidden Fires (a book about a member of the tNorwegian Resistance during WWII) and how it led to his
next project, the feature film Gavagai, which was shot in Norway in 2015. Professor Kjeldsen teaches at Virginia
Commonwealth University. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. =======================================================================================================
THIRD DISTRICT/INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
For President’s letter, see the Third District Events Calendar: www.3dsofn.org/newsletter/index.html
District 3 events: www.3dsofn.org/eventscalendar Land of Viking (LOV) camp and conference center in Pennsylvania: www.3dsofn.org/lov or www.Landofthevikings.org New Sons of Norway E-Post: [email protected] Royal Norwegian Embassy in Washington: [email protected]
Nordic News from the Icelandic Embassy: http://www.iceland.is/us NEWEST NEWS: New newspaper ... Welcome to Norway Today: www.norwaytoday.info
FULL LISTING OF EVENTS around the U.S: wwwnorway.org/calendar
SONS OF NORWAY MEET ON THE FOURTH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH!
PLAN TO ATTEND EACH AND EVERY LODGE MEETING AND ACTIVITY!
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For the Love of Norway!!