VOL. 110 NO. 4 April 38 Features 10 l Cathedrals in Wood Norway's iconic stave churches 16 l Come Rain or Shine Dress for outdoor success the Norwegian way 10 38 l Ten Years of Norgesskolen Norway's School celebrates a decade of heritage and fun Departments 4 l Velkommen Camps captivate our youth 7 l Nordic Life L1 l Lodge Directory 42 l Finance Make the most of a tax return 44 l District Happenings 52 l In Loving Memory 54 l Q & A Oslo International Summer School Adminisrator Torild Homstad Cover photography Brian A. Vikander / Corbis 16 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to its members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og fi nansprodukter til våre medlemmer. 2013