Viking Magazine - January 2022 - 3

VELKOMMEN
By Ron Stubbings, International President
THE ENGINE THAT DRIVES US
s we fl ip to a new calendar year, it's natural to set
intentions for the year ahead. One of my goals
for 2022 is to and maintain a spirit of gratitude and
highlight collaboration within our organization.
You may not be aware of the level of interaction
that occurs between Sons of Norway's International
Board, our district offi cers and employees in the home
offi ce. How do these components work
together to drive the vehicle that is Sons
of Norway?
The International Board relies
on CEO Chris Pinkerton for key
information to help run the business.
His leadership and detailed reports
on business functions are essential to
making informed decisions. The staff at
headquarters do so much to keep our
organization vibrant and viable:
Chief Financial Offi cer Erica
Oberg ensures that we are running
the business in a compliant manner,
presenting fi nancial information via
quarterly and annual reports. Our
accounting team conducts audits, issues
lodge checks, makes lodge liability
payments, and processes lodge deposit
funds.
The Fraternal and Foundation
department directed by Connie O'Brien
supports the Board through marketing
campaigns, convention planning, web
Ron Stubbings and his
wife Riitta Huttunen dancing
at their wedding.
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tools for lodge offi cers, publishes the annual report, edits
Viking, designs the website and creates publications that
keep Board members in the loop. The Foundation helps
members plan their fi nancial legacy and provides access
to educational scholarships and grant funding.
Product sales are the fuel that powers the whole
MY FAVORITE
FOLK DANCES:
Finnish Polka
engine. Our life insurance business led by John Benz
funds the cultural and heritage mission of
Sons of Norway. Insurance professionals
play a vital role in the organization,
bolstering the fi nancial security of
members and their families.
Our Human Resources, Legal and
Reinlender / Schottische
Hambo
Underwriting staff is led by lifelong Sons
of Norway member Lizabeth Halva,
whose team attracts new talent, and
supports the legal and business aspects of
our organization.
Chief Information Offi cer Dan
Seyfried's IT team provides technical
support, keeps our data in compliance
and creates reports for myriad functions.
Our customer service team is the go-to for
membership support, claims processing
and insurance product support.
Thank you to headquarters staff , the
Board and our district offi cers for your
teamwork to propel Sons of Norway.
I wish you a happy and fruitful 2022-
let's continue in the spirit of gratitude and
cooperation! ▼
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