NEWS Your Ideas in Action Sons of Norway members are the engine that keeps our organization thriving. We often receive input from members, both online and in-person at district and international conventions. Here are several member suggestions that have come to fruition: 2022 ORNAMENT Members have expressed interest in returning to the metal frame style for our limited edition rosemaled ornament. See this year's stunning ornament design on page 28. Sonja 2-038, Eugene, OR-Gladys Higginbotham, 83-years old, won 1st place in her age group at the Rhody Fest 5K. She has received the following Sports Program Pins: (3) Idrettsmerke - Yoga:Bronze-Silver-Gold; (4) Idrettsmerke - Water/Chair Exercise: Bronze-Silver-Gold-Enamel; (5) Gangmerke: Walking/ Hiking - Bronze-Silver-Gold-Enamel and Idrettshelt (Black). Hun er så aktiv og sprek! (She is so active and spry!) She is an inspiration! VIKING FOR KIDS Our beloved digital publication for kids celebrated its two-year anniversary with the August 2022 edition. This vivid, playful magazine is the result of a resolution made at the 2018 International Convention and enjoys an all-ages readership. Share your news! Do you have lodge photos to share? Send them to your district publicity director. See contact information listed on page 38. Normanden 4-424, Missoula, MT-Members staff ed the aide stations for the Missoula Marathon. Hundreds of runners passed through receiving hydration from the volunteers. NEW VOLUNTEER PIN This 2022 award was suggested by a lodge offi cer who wanted a way to acknowledge the tireless volunteers among their membership. These beautiful new pins are available in the Sons of Norway Lodge Store. SPORTS MEDALS Idrettsmerke & Hederspris These next-level sports medals were added in 2020 at the suggestion of dedicated pin earners who wanted new goalposts to strive for. CULTURAL SKILLS We have heard feedback about interest in new Cultural Skill challenges. This fall, a new Figure Carving unit is available on sofn.com to give carvers a chance to sharpen their skills. Do you have an idea that promotes member engagement? We'd love to hear from you at SonsOfNorway@sofn.com. @sonsofnorway October 2022 31 ILLUSTRATION BY RANDALL NELSONhttp://www.sofn.com