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Lodges of the Year
At each biennial International Convention, Sons of Norway awards the title of International Lodge of the Year to four
worthy recipients-one large and one small lodge for each of the past two years. Winners are chosen for their exceptional
outreach efforts, cultural activities and initiatives that support Sons of Norway's goals. Here's a look at the recipients
from 2012 and 2013.
BY LUCY CASALE
Brubyen 4-576
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Large Lodge 2012
A calendar of unique programs and events keeps Brubyen
members engaged year round-no small feat, considering
this 2012 International Lodge of the Year has more than
100 members, spread out across the vast province of
Saskatchewan.
One highlight is the lodge's Annual Nordic Summer
Games. Held on a scenic spot on one member's farm in
Archerwill, it has always been well attended, despite the fourhour
drive from Saskatoon, says Lodge President Diane Berg.
The fun starts when attendees are divided into teams and
continues as they play six games throughout the day. The
lineup always includes Bocce Ball, Ladder Golf, Kubb and
Apple Peeling. The day culminates in a potluck supper
and prizes.
Another standout activity for Brubyen members is
participating in the City of Saskatoon's yearly Folkfest.
A three-day affair attended by thousands, it features 20
different pavilions representing various countries, with food,
entertainment, vendors and displays. Berg says Brubyen
members volunteer many hours at the Norwegian Pavilion,
representing the lodge.
Berg calls the lodge's recent award " a great honor, " and
adds: " It's very humbling to think that
our efforts have
been recognized
by our peers. It is
encouraging to our
members who work
hard to carry out Sons
of Norway's mission. "
Aspelund 4-571
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Small Lodge 2012
At Aspelund,
lodge meetings
allow all of its 50
members to be
party to every
decision made,
says Lodge
President
Eileen Bantjes.
It's this
dedication to
collaboration
that contributed to the lodge's
2012 International Lodge of the Year win, Bantjes says. And
it's not their fi rst time-Aspelund received an International
Lodge of the Year award in 2011.
Another factor that played into their success, Bantjes says,
is that Aspelund balances fun with service. The lodge hosts
drop-in cultural arts classes throughout the year, such as
weaving, hardangersom and chip carving. Aspelund also
holds its own gaming licenses, which allows them to host
monthly Bingo, as well as hold a Casino every three years.
Bantjes says this event is always a profi table fundraiser for
the lodge's cultural and charitable activities.
" We really try to make a difference in our own small way, "
Bantjes says. " Being rewarded and recognized encourages our
members to carry on and to believe that no task is too small
to be of value! "

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