Viking Magazine - March 2011 - 4

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his past winter has been
challenging for many of us.
Regardless of where we live,
most of us had to deal with unusual or
extreme weather. Here in Montana we
had excessive snow and bitter cold one
day, and unusually warm temperatures
and rain the next. One result of the
temperature variations has been the
formation of ice ruts on side streets.
The other day, as I was returning from
running errands, I tried to turn my car
from the alley into my garage. The ruts in
the street kept me from making the turn,
but with persistence, I was successful.
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Lodges throughout Sons of Norway
are looking for changes they can make
to get out of their own ruts. Change is
not always easy, but it is necessary. My
own lodge has changed from having
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meetings to separate business and social
meetings without formality. This was
done to accommodate the busy schedules
of our members, to allow for longer
social programs and to create a more
welcoming atmosphere. Our members
now enjoy learning more about their
Norwegian heritage through more indepth
programs.
Is your lodge in a rut? What should
be done to get out? A good start is to
do a member satisfaction survey to
gauge members' interests and to gather
their suggestions. Develop your own
questionnaire or utilize the one available
through Sons of Norway. Use what
you learn to make improvements.
Spring, traditionally a time of rebirth,
is right around the corner. Make
this spring a time to try something new
in your lodge.
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