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!
2019
JANUARY
01/08/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may attend
lodge board meetings.
01/12/2019, 9:30AM
Skjold
Book Club
Café Fourteen, Palatine
Bring a copy of your (previously submitted) cultural medal
level one application form, or bring the incomplete form so we
can help you complete it. Also be ready to discuss any one of
Sigrid Undset’s fiction books. (e.g. Kristin Lavransdatter).
Questions? Email ksecora@mc.net. The book club will also
meet on Feb. 9th at Cafe Fourteen.
01/20/2019, 2:00PM
LODGE MEETING
1PM: Audits for the Lodge and the building society
will be done starting at 1 pm and continuing until finished.2PM: Lunch. Everyone, please bring some open-faced sandwiches (smørbrod) to share. Cake will be provided (by Lisa), followed by the Installation of 2019 Officers. PROGRAM: “Pictorial History of Skjold Lodge by Jim Secora.
After the meeting, the Building Society will meet.
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01/26-27, 2019 Saturday NOON-4:00PM
Junior Norge Ski Club
Winter Ski Jumping TournamentNoon – 4:00 PM, Fox River Grove, IL
$15.00 at gate, children 12 and under free www.norgeskiclub.com
FEBRUARY
02/09/2019, 9:30AM
Skjold
Book Club
Café Fourteen, Palatine
Questions? Email ksecora@mc.net.
02/12/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may attend
lodge board meetings.
02/17/2019, 2:00PM Sunday Lodge Meeting
3rd Annual Chili Cook Off
PROGRAM: “Sweaters,
Chili and Cookies”. Please wear your Norwegian
sweater to this meeting. We will again hold our ever
popular chili cook-off. Prizes will be offered in 2 categories:
RED meat (beef, pork, or some combination) and non-red (eg.
chicken, veggie). For those not into cooking chili, or who would
like to do both, we will also have a cookie contest. There are 2
categories here, also: the best Norwegian cookie (to
share), and the most cookies packaged for donating to
Barnebirkie (preferably no nuts). Pick your contest! Enter more
than one. If you are not entering a chili or cookies to be judged please contribute a side or dessert that goes with chili.
Cultural note: you will notice that both the January meeting with your smørbrod and your cookies give you the opportunity to show-off your Norwegian cooking skills. Be sure to document your efforts with photos so you can complete your application for a cooking medal. The first level medal is your favorite (Norwegian) recipes, so get started.
February is "Norwegian Sweater Month" at Sons of Norway", so wear your Norwegian sweater to this meeting.
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BRING COOKIES TO THIS MEETING!
for the February 21, 2019, Barnebirkie Youth Ski Tour in
Hayward, Wisconsin (learn more HERE).
Photo attribution: http://www.birkie.com/
COOKIES?
YES! 1,000 children participate in
the Barnebirkie and they get hungry as do all the others
participating and attending in ski events over the weekend. In
prior years Skjold Lodge and other District 5 lodges have
donated over 1,500 DOZEN cookies for a
single event! Cookies should be nut-free.
Please label your bag or box with the approximate count in
dozens. If you don't get around to baking, we will also accept
money for buying “Oreos” or other appropriate cookies. Photo
attribution:
Creative commons CCO / PIxabay.com
MARCH
03/12/2019, Tuesday, 6:00pm
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may attend
lodge board meetings.
03/17/2019, Sunday, 2:00PM
LODGE MEETING
Starts with a heart-shaped waffle
brunch!
MEET AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR!
GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME AT
SKJOLD LODGE MEETINGS!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
PROGRAM: Our March meeting’s speaker,
author Kathleen Ernst, will discuss “Chloe Ellefson: The
Stories Behind the Stories” (with a special focus on Norwegian
culture and heritage)
THE AUTHOR:
Kathleen Ernst is the award-winning, bestselling author of
thirty-six published books, which together have now sold over
1.7 million audio, eBook, and printed copies.
Working as Curator of Interpretation and Collections for 12
years at the outdoor living history museum, Old World
Wisconsin, Ms. Ernst has woven this experience into THE Chloe
Ellerson award-winning series.
Photo Credit: Kay Klubertanz
THE CHLOE ELLEFSEON SERIES:
The series is for adults and mature teens with each book being
a traditional mystery (no explicit sex, violence, or gore)
about a reluctant sleuth and her police officer boyfriend
Roelke McKenna. She's a curator at Old World Wisconsin (sound
familiar); he's a cop in the nearby village of Eagle.
YOU CAN HELP! Print a color copy
of a flyer and post at your local library or bring to any
club or organization meeting of a group you belong to. <Click
on the thumbnail to the left>.
APRIL
04/09/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may attend
lodge board meetings.
04/28/2019, 2:00PM (NOTE - NOT 3RD SUNDAY DUE TO
CONFLICTS)
LODGE MEETING
PROGRAM:
Skjold News Benefit moves to April for 2019!SPECIAL MEETING TO SUPPORT SKJOLD NEWS!
We invite all attendees to bring an item for the raffle table. We will also be playing Bingo. Refreshments will be pot-luck. Now is a good time to try out that Norwegian recipe you’ve never made before.
Details are on our News-Benefit page.
NOT ABLE TO ATTEND BUT WOULD LIKE TO HELP?
Any donation in an amount of your choosing helps the lodge. See our News-Benefit page for donation details.
04/20/2019, Saturday
April starts the "season" for visiting the Viking ship.
FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIP
Come visit the Viking in 2019!
April 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive
Geneva, Illinois
MAY
IN MAY WE
CELEBRATE SYTTENDE MAI (The 17th of May - The date of the
signing of the Norwegian Constitution over 200 years ago)
with lots of fun activities)!
05/14/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may attend
lodge board meetings.
05/17/2019, Friday
SYTTENDE MAI EVENT #1
Norwegian Constitution Day Concert
Norwegian Memorial Lutheran Church
Chicago, IL
7:30 PM Refreshments following concert
05/18/2019, Saturday
05/18/2019, Saturday FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIPCome visit the Viking in 2019!
May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive
Geneva, Illinois
SYTTENDE MAI EVENT #2:
Norwegian
American Chamber of Commerce 17de mai luncheonThe Metropolitan
66th Floor, Oak Room, Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago
11:30 AM Reception
12:15 PM Lunch
Guest of Honor, Kåre Aas, Norwegian Ambassador to the United States www.naccchicago.org
05/19/2019, Sunday
NO LODGE
MEETING IN MAY (We
march in the Syttende Mai Parade instead!)
SYTTENDE MAI EVENT #3:
Norwegian National League Norwegian
Constitution Day Parade
Hodges Park
Park Ridge, Illinois
Details: Call Barbra Kronborg-Mogil 847-823-7596 www.nnleague.org
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO MARCH
WITH SKJOLD LODGE!We love to have extra folks who just want to participate as we march andall end up at the fun Syttende Mai festivities in Hodge's Park. We will have a walking unit plus at least one car to transport those who don’t want to walk. (Contact Kathy Secora if you need to ride in the car. ksecora@mc.net or 847-991-2287 and leave a message.) There is always plenty to do at the end of the parade route.
SYTTENDE MAI EVENT #4:
Norwegian Constitution Day
BanquetPark Ridge Country Club
Park Ridge, Illinois
Social Hour 5:00 PM, Dinner 6:00 PM, $75.00 per person
Details: Call Carol Hoidahl 847-358-1527 www.nnleague.org
**NOTE: This year's banquet is held the same day as the parade but after the parade!
JUNE
06/08/2019, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
SONS OF NORWAY ZONE
5 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
On Saturday, June 8 from 9-2, Skjold Lodge is proud to be
the host of the Sons of Norway Zone 5 Leadership Seminar
at All Saints Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois.
We meet with other lodges to focus on membership,
elections, programs, fund-raisers, and cultural
activities. Morning break snacks and lunch will be
provided. All are welcome to attend. We could use
help with set-up (8-9), clean-up (~1:30-2:30) and at lunch
time. RSVP to Kathy Secora - ksecora@mc.net
or 847-991-2287.
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06/11/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may
attend lodge board meetings.
06/15/2019, 10:00AM
LODGE MEETING
On
SATURDAY, June15 Skjold will visit Old World Wisconsin in
Eagle, WI . A car pool will leave at 10 am (place
TBD) or meet in Old World Wisconsin's guest parking lot at
11:15. We plan to get lunch/dinner up there, also.
Old World Wisconsin is where Kathleen Ernst’s fictional
character Chloe Ellefson works. There are many
displays of early immigrant homes, Norwegian and other.
Let us know if you want to car pool.06/22/2019 - 06/23/2019, Saturday
& Sunday
FRIENDS
OF THE VIKING SHIPCome visit the Viking in 2019!
June 22-23 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive
Geneva, Illinois
JULY
07/09/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may
attend lodge board meetings.
*NEXT MEETING*
07/21/2019, 2:00PM
LODGE MEETING
Our
July meeting is our annual picnic on Sunday, July 21 at 2
pm at AUYA. We will have FREE bingo, Kubb, and other
games. Skjold will again provide brats, hot dogs,
buns, and all the toppings.Please bring a dish to share. JOIN US! It’s always a lot of fun. RSVPs appreciated.. Photo attribution: Creative commons CC0 / Pixabay.com
07/20/2019, Saturday
FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIPCome visit the Viking in 2018!
July 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive
Geneva, Illinois
AUGUST
08/13/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may
attend lodge board meetings.
08/18/2019, Sunday, 1:15PM
(NOTE DIFFERENT TIME AND
LOCATION!)
LODGE MEETING
Responding to a request
from Skjold members, we again are having a lunch outing at
Tre Kronor in Chicago. JOIN US AS
WE MAKE A DONATION TO MINNEKIRKEN AFTER THEIR 11AM
SERVICES PRIOR TO GOING TO LUNCH.We encourage as many people as possible to attend Minnekirken for services that Sunday at 11 am. The Skjold Building Society voted to make a donation to Minnekirken this year and has asked us to present it. We will do this at coffee time after the service, then meet at Tre Kronor at about 1:15 for lunch. Hope to see you there.
TRE KRONOR
3258 W Foster Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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08/17/2019, Saturday
FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIPCome visit the Viking in 2019!
August 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive
Geneva, Illinois
SEPTEMBER
09/08/2019, 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Enjoy a late summer day with traditional food, crafts, gifts and entertainment representing the five Nordic Cultures as we celebrate the 64th year of Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, Illinois 60177.
Skjold Lodge has a booth serving pølse in lefse and "uff da burgers" (sloppy joes), along with beverages and home baked goods. Skjold participates each year with a food booth and a membership table. We need help from about 9:30 until 4:30. We will also need someone to make UFFDA burger mix and cookies. Start thinking about it, and mark your calendars now. Learn more about Skjold at Scandinavian Day.
09/10/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD
MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may
attend lodge board meetings.
09/15/2019, 2:00PM
LODGE MEETING
PROGRAM:
"NORWEGIAN GENEALOGY" 09/21/2019, Saturday
FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIPCome visit the Viking in 2019!
September 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive
Geneva, Illinois
09/21-22/2019, Saturday/Sunday
NORGE SKI
CLUBAUTUMN SKI JUMP
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Fox River Grove, Illinois
SEPTEMBER 21: Junior Competition, K70 Competition
SEPTEMBER 22: K70 - Big Hill
FOOD TRUCKS ALL DAY / BOTH DAYS GREAT FOOD AND BEVERAGE . SERVING UP OVEN ROASTED PIZZA, SLOW COOKED BBQ, MEXICAN FOOD, GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES, DESSERTS AND MORE!
Meet Our Olympic Ski
Jumpers Kevin Bickner, Mike Glasder, Casey Larson (from left
to right)OCTOBER
10/18/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may
attend lodge board meetings.
10/20/2019, 2:00PM
FOUNDATION LODGE MEETING
PROGRAM:
"XX" 10/19/2019 - 10/20/1019, Saturday
& Sunday
See the Ship at GTP Cottages in the Woods Festival (Day 1 & 2)
FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIPCome visit the Viking in 2019!
October 19-20@ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive
Geneva, Illinois
NOVEMBER
11/10/2019, SUNDAY, NOON - 4:00PM
SKJOLD
LODGE 28TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTLOTS OF FUN THINGS TO SEE AND DO! Demonstrations and displays, Children's activities, Music, Dancing, Food, Crafts for sale, Bake sale table and lots more!
11/12/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may
attend lodge board meetings.
11/xx/2019, Saturday 2:00PM
Taste of
NorwayMinnekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Church
2614 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL.
Cost: FREE.
https://www.facebook.com/minnekirken/
11/17/2019, 2:00PM
LODGE MEETINGPROGRAM:
"XX" DECEMBER
12/10/2019, 6:00PM
BOARD MEETING
While not open to the public - any active member may
attend lodge board meetings.
12/15/2019, 3:00PM - 6 :00PM
CHRISTMAS PARTY REPLACES LODGE MEETING
Christmas Party Location:AUYA Ukrainian Center
136 East Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois
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SANTA will be visiting so please bring a specially wrapped gift for each child coming with you. (You bring a gift for the child and Santa gives it to them). Please mark it with their name. The Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago will be with us once again in traditional dress to make the party more festive. This is an enjoyable party with lots of good food.
FOOD: We are having a catered buffet and a large dessert buffet.
COST: The cost of this year’s party is $15.00 for each person over the age of 14.
PLEASE RSVP SO WE CAN PLAN: You can pay at the door but please reserve. RSVP and other details are available at our Christmas Party Page.