SKJOLD LODGE #5-100

SONS OF NORWAY

PLEASE JOIN US AT A MEETING OR EVENT
GUESTS ARE VERY WELCOME! !


MONTHLY MEETINGS:

THIRD SUNDAY (most months)
2PM
L
ower level Heedum Hall
All Saints Lutheran Church
630 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, Illinois

ALERNATE LOCATIONS
For some meetings we attend special events at other locations

 Always check our meetings page for the latest information.
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A "SON"
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE NORWEGIAN!

As with many immigrant organizations originally created by men, today women are valued members serving in key lodge, district and international leadership positions including President of Sons of Norway. Our lodge President is a woman and all are welcome to join.
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NEXT MEETING NEWS



UPCOMING LODGE EVENTS/NOTICES:

11/17/2024 Sunday - 2:00 PM

LODGE MEETING


All Saints Lutheran Church
630 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, Illinois

Program: Brief presentation on some Norwegian Christmas time customs, and ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Food: Light buffet of any finger foods you decide to share.



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:



ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

12/08/2024 3-5 PM

All Saints Lutheran Church
630 S Quentin Rd

Palatine, Illinois
Main level (Gathering Space) Santa will make an appearance.  (Secretly bring wrapped labeled gifts for  your child). The Nordic dancers will perform at our party. RESERVATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2024





Meetings!

Part of our charter is to share our love of this beautiful country with others in our community.  GUESTS ARE VERY WELCOME AT OUR EVENTS AND MEETINGS!

Come to a meeting - enjoy a program, typically on Norway or Norwegian culture and history. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 2:00PM - 4:00PM at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S Quentin Rd, Palatine, Illinois. We always have coffee and something to eat starting with a potluck lunch at 2PM.  In addition to our regular meetings we have special events and our members participate in volunteer activities.

Membership!

Enjoy fun activities throughout the year like our Heritage Fest. Please consider joining Skjold Lodge. While full members must be 16 years of age, we also have special membership fees for children under 15 and for young children in member's families.

While we are called "Sons" of Norway, women are valued members and serve in lodge, district and international leadership positions. A woman currently serves as our lodge President and key lodge positions are held by women.

Our lodge year!

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What can you look forward to as a member of Skjold Lodge? There is a rhythm to each year that has us looking forward to meetings and activities. Special activities include a summer picnic, celebrating at multiple Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) events in May, participating in Scandinavian Day in the fall followed by our annual Heritage Fest. We also have a meeting where we raise money for the Sons of Norway Foundation to help provide scholarships for worthy college students, and finish our lodge year with a fun Christmas Party in December.

Click/tap on the "Learn More" button for a overview of what you can generally expect as our year moves along. While the pattern is fairly similar each year, of course the programs at meetings are constantly changing.

ABOUT US

Skjold Lodge

Our lodge is over 100 years old and primarily serves individuals in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago who want to learn more about Norwegian culture and heritage or would simply like to spend some time with others who love this wonderful country. 

Skjold Lodge #5-100 is based in Palatine, Illinois and is one of over 400 Sons of Norway lodges in the U.S., Canada, and Norway.   Skjold  was formed on February 25, 1910 and was the 100th lodge created by Sons of Norway.  Monthly meetings with food and beverages are held  the 3rd Sunday of each month from 2:00PM - 4:00PM at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S Quentin Rd, Palatine, Illinois. Each meeting features a program based on Norway or Norwegian culture.  While some members and guests come to meetings from 30 miles away, we primarily serve individuals in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago who want to learn more about Norwegian culture and heritage or would simply like to spend some time with others who love this wonderful country. Each member family receives an issue of "Skjold News" the bi-monthly lodge newsletter and "Viking" magazine. Special publications are also sent to younger members. A full history of the lodge is included on its own page.

Sons of Norway is organized by country, district, sub-district and lodge.  We are part of District 5.

Sons of Norway

Sons of Norway was organized as a fraternal benefit society by 18 Norwegian immigrants in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 16, 1895. The purposes and goals of the Founding Fathers were to protect members of Sons of Norway and their families from the financial hardships experienced during times of sickness or death in the family. As with many immigrant organizations originally created by men, today women are valued members serving in key lodge, district and international leadership positions including President of Sons of Norway.


Over time, the mission of Sons of Norway was expanded to include the preservation of Norwegian heritage and culture in our Society. We have grown since our beginning and are now the largest Norwegian organization outside Norway.  The original purpose was not forgotten and Sons of Norway continues to provide financial and insurance services to its members.  As a fraternal organization, Sons of Norway holds volunteerism as a core value. In fact, our lodges give back to their communities with over 400,000 hours of volunteer service each year.



CONTACT US

President


Ms. Lisa Solak

President
EMAIL: president@skjoldlodge.com 

Membership


Mr. Jim Secora

Vice President
Membership Chair
EMAIL: jim.secora@comcast.net
Learn more on our Membership Page

Postmaster


GENERAL INQUIRIES

EMAIL: postmaster@skjoldlodge.com

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Financial Products


Greg Ragan
Insurance / Investment Broker
Sons of Norway
7042 Kinnikinnick Dr
Roscoe, IL 61073
1-815-623-8817 (office)
1-800-442-4146 FREE (toll-free)
1-815-988-5975 (cell)
www.sofn.com
www.raganfinancialgroup.com
EMAIL: gragan51@gmail.com