Viking Magazine - May 2018 - 29

Member Matters
Information + News + Helpful Tips
EXECUTIVE IDEAS
Achieving 2018 Goals - Together
W
e are well into the second quarter of 2018, and that means we have already been
working hard to achieve the goals determined by our International Board of
Directors at its fall 2017 meeting.
Keeping Sons of Norway vital for generations to come takes a spirit of teamwork and a
common vision. I heartily believe there is no better example of what can be achieved through
teamwork than what all the members and lodges of Sons of Norway accomplish each
year - and I thank you for your dedicated efforts. Offering hospitality at your lodge, being a
respected volunteer presence in your community, and advancing the heritage
and culture of Norway, all which take considerable time and effort,
obviously brings great joy to so many of you!
Syttende Mai - Norway's Constitution Day - is just around the corner
and offers the ideal opportunity to invite prospective members to learn
more about Sons of Norway. Your festive lodge celebration and warm
welcome can go a long way toward engaging new members by
answering their questions about Sons of Norway, presenting the
benefi ts of membership, and following up with a friendly phone
call. Imagine: If each member recruited just one member, we
would achieve our goal by more than 10-fold!
As Sons of Norway members, you know that providing
fi nancial peace of mind for families is what drove our
organization to exist and is a big part of what drives our
success today. That's why three of our goals are tied to
the sales of our insurance and annuity products. Our team
continues to innovate with new products that not only benefi t you
and your loved ones, but also contribute to our company-wide
goals. New this year are Simplifi ed Issue Whole Life (only a few
medical questions asked of applicants), and Guaranteed Issue
Whole Life (to help cover fi nal expenses; no medical questions
asked). Please reach out to your Financial Benefi ts Counselor for
more information.
I encourage you to read " Recruiting for the Future " in this
issue, where you will fi nd inspiration for your recruitment
efforts this year. Likewise, please share with me your successful
recruitment tactics by contacting me at ceo@sofn.com - and we
will help spread the word.
Now that is teamwork!
Eivind Heiberg
Chief Executive Offi cer
Sons of Norway, 1455 West Lake Street,
Minneapolis, MN, offers fi nancial
products, but not all products are
available in all states. Products issued
by Sons of Norway are available to
applicants who meet membership,
insurability and residency requirements.
30 God Appetitt
Open-faced sandwiches
31 Just for Kids
Test your knowledge
32 Lodge Recruitment
Attracting new members
34 Scholar Spotlight
Shiloh Curtis
35 Leadership Conference
Returns in 2018
Sons of Norway
2018 Goals
Attain
300 new insurance
members
Achieve
$4.8 million in total life
insurance premiums
Accomplish
$16.5 million in total
annuity premiums
Acquire
3,300 new members
Arrive at
$200,000 Foundation
funds raised
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