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always look forward to October
because the weather in Montana
is wonderful. We are past the heat
of summer and snow is usually still a
couple of months away. This is truly a
great time of year.
Another reason I look forward to
October is because it is Sons of Norway
Foundation month. You may know
that the Foundation occupies a very
special place in my heart. The grants
offered through the Foundation help
fund cultural programs for our lodges
and communities, youth programs and
Adopt A School projects. Additionally,
the scholarships help our young people
achieve their educational dreams.
But that's not all; the Foundation
also helps support members in times
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of crisis. A great example is the Humanitarian
Fund, formed in 1997 as a
result of the Red River flood. This fund
provides assistance to our members
during natural disasters. When the
recent flood in Minot, N.D., affected at
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Foundation was there, giving $1,000
to each family to help them meet their
most immediate needs.
Though I would like to focus attention
on our Foundation this month, I
would be remiss if I didn't recognize
the members and lodges who donated
money for the Minot flooding and
helped in the cleanup efforts. To them I
say " Thank you! " The response to the
flood, from our members and our Foundation,
is a great example of fraternalism
in action. It makes me proud to be a
Sons of Norway member and to be your
International President.
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