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Mission Statement

The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries while growing soundly as a fraternal benefit society and offering maximum benefits to its members.

Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme, ivareta og på lang sikt verne om norske og andre nordiske kulturtradisjoner, samtidig som organisasjonen får vokse og utvikle seg som en broderskapsforening med maksimal hjelp og støtte til alle medlemmer.

Sons of Norway is a fraternal benefit society with lodges throughout the United States, Canada and Norway.

Membership Benefits

  1. Welcome to participate in all lodge activities
  2. Heritage classes - including language, dancing and crafts
  3. Heritage and language camps
  4. Scholarships for: College - Language Camps - Oslo International Summer School - Camp Norway - Many Others
  5. Sports and Recreational Activities: Golf Tournaments - Bowling Tournaments - Horseshoe Tournaments - Cross Country Ski Tournaments - Lodge Picnics
  6. Use of Trollhaugen Recreational Facility at Stampede Pass

Scholarship Application Forms

  1. Ray Berg Memorial Scholarship Forms
  2. Camp Trollhaugen Scholarship Form
  3. Camp Normanna Scholarship Form
  4. Camp Nidaros Scholarship Form

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        Monthtly Events

  1. General Meeting at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month. During the meeting our Youth Group (up to 21 years of age) meets downstairs. Social time at 6:00pm / Dinner at 6:30pm (small gratuity asked).

  2. Bothell Lodge Dance on every first Saturday of the month, September through May (except December), from 8:00pm to 11:30pm – Scandinavian and American Dances with Live Music. Call Judy Treub at 206-935-4271 for info.

  3. Bowling League "Good Time Bowlers", Tuesdays at 7:00pm at Spin Alley in Richmond Beach Bowlers can still join. Contact Ivan Thompson at 206-546-2962.

  4. Adult Cook and Eat Norwegian Faar I Kaal (Lamb in Cabbage) The National Dish of Norway. The class is on February 13, 2014 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. COST: $15.00 for Bothell members / $20.00 for non-Bothell members. Registration is required by February 6th to Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144.

  5. Lefse Classes Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 9:00am and a kids class at 2:00pm. Taught by Mike Nelson. Learn to cook, rice, mix, pat, roll, bake, turn, cook and take home some lefse. Cost is $10.00 for Bothell Lodge Members and $15.00 for non-members. Registration is required, Contact Mike Nelson at 425-486-5275.

  6. Norwegian Youth Day Camp "The theme is Trolls", Saturday March 1, 2014 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The purpose of this class is to introduce and promote the culture and heritage of Norway. Open to ages 8-21 years old. Free to Bothell Lodge Members and $5.00 for Non-Members. Registration is required. Contact Seth Tufteland at Sofnseth@yahoo.com or 206-605-4112.

  7. 2014 Annual Nordic Heritage Day, Saturday March 8, 2014 10:00am to 3:00 pm. Food demonstrations and samples for tasting, craft demonstrations, genealogy. Lunch available for purchase featuring Pea Soup, Open Face Sandwiches, Rommegrat and Desserts. Open to the Public, Free Admission & Free Parking.

  8. The 5th Norwegian Genealogy Workshop will once again be under the leadership of UW Scandinavian Studies Professor Jan Sjaavik on Saturday April 12, 2014, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This year the main focus will be on how to research and read Norwegian probate records and Jan will preview your questions and problems sent to him prior to the workshop on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-Registration is $25.00 and required by April 5, 2014. Contact Selma Snaring, Cultural Director at 425-385-2144 and Gary Ramstad, class registration at 206-365-6913. For information and application please click on Norwegian Genealogy Workshop Flyer.

  9. Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Luncheon, Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Free admission. Free parking. Open to the Public. Bazaar: Vendor tables with crafts and giftware. Bake Sale: Featuring Norwegian baked goods. Lunch: (available for purchase) Open Face Sandwiches, Pea Soup, Rommegrot and Desserts.

  10. Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner, Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 12:00noon to 6:00pm. The dinner, served Family Style, will consist of Lutefisk, Meatballs, Boiled Potatoes, Coleslaw, Lefse and Ice Cream for Dessert, plus your choice of Coffee, Tea or Milk. Free Parking. No Reservations required. Prices to be announced.

  11. Additional Upcoming Events to be Announced. Genealogy Workshop with Jan Sjovik April 12 9:00am to 4:00pm. Rosemaling with Marilyn Hansen April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, 9:30am to 3:30pm Evenings, too.