VOL. 117 NO. 1 Jan 12 Features 12 l Bucket List Ideas Memorable experiences to have in Norway 20 l 125 Years of Sons of Norway A look back at the organization's history 30 l Longyearbyen Explore the world's northernmost town Departments 4 l Velkommen Celebrating 125 years 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Resolutions for the new year 36 l District Happenings 44 l In Loving Memory 46 l Ambassador's Insights Cover photography by Arnas Goldberg / EyeEm / Getty Images 30 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and 20 provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to our 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. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: KRISTIN FOLSLAND OLSEN, M. TIMOTHY O'KEEFE / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, COURTESY SONS OF NORWAY 2020