Viking Magazine - April 2010 - 4

lodge.
VE L K OMME N
HELP US CREATE OUR FUTURE
ext month we begin our convention season, something
that takes place every two years. Beginning
with the District 2 Convention in mid-May, the
season ends with the International Convention in Coeur
d'Alene, Idaho, Aug. 29 -Sept. 1.
The first convention I attended was in 1984. As a " firsttimer "
I was really uncertain about what to expect. However,
experienced delegates were eager to help, and I quickly
felt very comfortable. I've been attending district and international
conventions ever since.
At each convention, I've renewed
old friendships, made new friends,
exchanged ideas and learned new skills
that I'm excited to bring back to my lodge. "
Being elected as a delegate to the District 4 convention
was not only an honor, but a great responsibility as well.
Since Sons of Norway is a member-run organization, I
worked with other members to make decisions that would
guide the organization and shape its future. While I was
tempted to focus on what was good for my lodge and my
district, I soon realized that it was my responsibility to think
about what was important for the entire organization.
I've found that there is an additional benefit of
participating in conventions: It's a time to make
connections. At each convention, I've renewed
old friendships, made new friends, exchanged
ideas and learned new skills that I'm excited to
bring back to my lodge. I've also enjoyed the fellowship
of other members while participating in
great social events.
The upcoming conventions promise
to be rewarding, memorable and fun.
Check out what is planned by going to
the special International Convention
website at www.sonsofnorway2010.com.
Not only will you find valuable information
about the International Convention,
but there are links to the district websites
for their convention information.
I urge you to become involved in your
district and the International Convention.
Help guide Sons of Norway into
the future.
4 V I K I N G A pri l 2010
N
HJELP OSS Å UTFORME
VÅR FREMTID
este måned starter vi kongress-sesongen som
foregår annethvert år. Den starter med kongressen
for distrikt 2 i mai, og avsluttes med den internasjonale
kongressen i Coeur d'Alene, Idaho i perioden 29.
august til 1. september.
Jeg deltok på min første kongress i 1984. Som førstegangsdeltaker
var jeg usikker på hva jeg kunne forvente
meg. Men de erfarne kongressdelegatene var ivrige etter å
hjelpe og det tok ikke lang tid før jeg følte meg hjemme. Jeg
har deltatt på distrikts- og internasjonale kongresser helt
siden den gang.
A bli utvalgt som delegat til kongressen i distrikt 4 var
ikke bare en ære, men også et stort ansvar. Siden Sons of
Norway er en medlemsdrevet organisasjon arbeidet jeg
sammen med andre medlemmer for å ta avgjørelser som
veiledet organisasjonen og utformet fremtiden. Selv om
det var fristende å fokusere på saker av spesiell verdi for
min egen lodge og distriktet mitt, innså jeg raskt at jeg var
ansvarlig for å vurdere det som var viktig for organisasjonen
som helhet.
Jeg har også sett en annen fordel ved å delta på kongressene.
Det er en anledning til å knytte forbindelser. På
hver kongress har jeg fornyet gamle vennskaper og fått nye
venner. Jeg har utvekslet ideer og lært nye ferdigheter som
jeg er ivrig etter å bringe tilbake til lodgen. Jeg har også
satt pris på samværet med andre medlemmer ved å
delta på hyggelige sosiale sammenkomster.
De forestående kongressene kommer til å bli givende,
minneverdige og fornøyelige. Sjekk ut planene
ved å gå til den internasjonale kongressens spesielle
nettsted, www.sonsofnorway2010.com. Der
finner du ikke bare informasjon on den
internasjonale kongressen, men også lenker
til distriktenes hjemmesider med opplysninger
om deres egne kongresser.
Jeg oppfordrer deg til å bli involvert i
din egen distriktskongress og i den internasjonale
kongressen. Hjelp oss å styre
Sons of Norway inn i fremtiden.
Med broderlig hilsen,
N
Dan Rude, Internasjonal President
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRAVIS ANDERSON
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