Danish Sisterhood News August 2017

Serving the Danish Sisterhood of America since 1947

August 2017

News Danish Sisterhood Inside this Issue:

Lodge Updates 2018 Denmark Trip

Scholarship Recipients All About SmØrrebrØd

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www.danishsisterhood.com Volume 70, Number 8

Honorary Member Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Published by the Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America, (Dansk Søster Samfund) as its Official Publication.

DANISH SISTERHOOD NEWS (USPS 148-200) is published monthly by the Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America. Office of publication at 1555 Oak St. Solvang, CA 93463. Periodicals Postage Paid at Rochester, MN.

Sindy Mikkelsen, National President

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It’s August already and summer is nearly over, at least that’s what the calendar says, certainly not what the weather is saying.

A few updates on what the Board is up to these days....

While the lodges are quiet during the summer for the most part, our treasurer and secretary have been busy cleaning up records with updates from the lodges, and getting things in order for our fiscal year end reporting, which is the last day of August.

We’ve had some website troubles, a few bugs in the system, but we seem to have it under control now.

We have new items for the store coming in, so be looking for that, and a new banner for use at events (indoor). It’s a beauty, and you should see some promotion of that and how to obtain use of it soon.

We continue to receive updates from the museum on the progress with archiving our materials. They have inventoried every single tiny item, which was a job in and of itself, and now the big task of documenting it with photos etc.

Lots and lots more to do on this.

And lastly, we are gearing up for our fall board meeting in October, which will take place on the east coast this time.

Lots of good stuff! Continue to enjoy your summer.

Editor: Lauren C. Nielsen (507) 206-9099

Email: editor@danishsisterhood.com

Articles for publication in the Danish Sisterhood News must arrive to the Editor no later than the 1st day of each month previous to publication.

Subscription: Members $12 (US) Non-Members $20 (US) Officers of the Supreme Lodge National President: Sindy Mikkelsen, Lodge #126 2938 Sweet Grass Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 755-0260 president@danishsisterhood.com National Vice President & Website: Julie Morrison #126 2368 Hood Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 360-8377 vicepresident@danishsisterhood.com National Secretary: Glenda Madrid, Lodge #177 1555 Oak St. Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 448-7631 secretary@danishsisterhood.com glenda_madrid@hotmail.com National Treasurer: Carol Faruolo, Lodge #12 19 Fenway Street North, Milford, CT 06460 (203) 878-4924 Fax: (203) 8784924 treasurer@danishsisterhood.com dsstreasurer@gmail.com National Trustee & Butikken Chairman: Linda Holz #102 4400 EP True Pkwy Unit 47, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5615 (515) 225-0951 trustee1@danishsisterhood.com National Trustee & Scholarship Chairman: Christina Sallee #81 16116 SW Deline Ct, Beaverton, OR 97007-3425 (503) 848-0837 trustee2@danishsisterhood.com National Trustee, Membership Chairman & Tivoli Lodge Liaison: Karin S. Wasler #68 814 S Sherbourne Dr #7, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 903-8837 trustee3@danishsisterhood.com National Past President: Lizette Burtis, Lodge #24 1462 Trombetta Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 545-6023 lburtis@sbcglobal.net

Sindy Mikkelsen National President

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Velkommen

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Dear Sisters, One of my favorite things about Denmark is the food, but especially smØrrebrØd. Growing up, I remember my grandma, aunts, and father all getting together to make smØrrebrØd for special occasions.

They made small, half-sized sandwiches with a wide range of toppings. As a kid, I was a picky eater, so I didn’t eat many of them. As I grew up, I learned to like new and different tastes. Our Danish friends began serving smØrrebrØd at get-togethers and I learned about many new and different kinds that I had never tried before.

A few years ago, I visited Denmark again and my cousin took me out to lunch–to an authentic smØrrebrØd restaurant in Aalborg. She said, “You must try the traditional herring one. And you must order one that you want to try as well!” So I ordered one herring and one roast beef. When the food came to the table, I was shocked to find that the sandwiches were almost the size of my head! But I did my best to eat as much as possible. Of course, we also washed them down with Aalborg akvavit and a Carlsberg beer. It was one of the best meals I have ever had!

And while the smØrrebrØd in each of these memories was incredible, I think the best part of smorrebrod is how people are brought together. No matter if you’re learning how to make it or you’re creating them yourself or you’re lucky enough to have it made for you, you’re undeniably surrounded by other people.

I hope you enjoy this issue with several tibits about smØrrebrØd and I hope you continue to surround yourself with Danish culture and wonderful people. And remember, we’re always looking for stories, news items, images, and more so send them over to editor@danishsisterhood.com Until next time...

Lauren Nielsen, Editor

In this Issue President’s Corner.................................p 2 Editor’s Welcome..................................p 3 Lodge Updates..................................p 4-5 Scholarship Recipients.....................p 6-10 All about SmØrrebrØd.........................p 11 Butikken ....................................... p 12-13 2018 Sisterhood Denmark Tour...........p 14 In Memoriam Canada Members.........p 15

Youth Birthdays Happy August Birthday to: Names Dane Miller Brierly Wand Timothy Kelsey Dane O’Connor

Lodge 126 21 78 300

Age 8 16 12 10

On the Cover Title: SmØrrebrØd Year taken: 2016 Photographer: Lauren Nielsen Gracing the front of our cover this month is a beautiful selection of Danish smØrrebrØd. I took this photo when in Solvang, visiting the Madrid’s family home. SmØrrebrØd is a very traditional (and delicious!) Danish meal. And while it’s not pictured, you always must remember to have akvavit and a Carlsberg with your meal!

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Wisconsin Lodges Share Smørrebrod

By Annette Lind Lodge #15 and Lisa Zanin Lodge #20

Lodge #20 of Kenosha and Lodge #15 of Milwaukee joined together on July 19, 2017 in Racine, Wisconsin to enjoy a July afternoon getting to know each other a bit better and learning the Danish art of Smørrebrod.

Thanks to the organizational efforts of Anna Nielsen of Lodge 20 and Kirsten Weiss of Lodge 15 the two Lodges were able to meet at the Lutheran Resurrection Church in Racine to watch a demonstration provided by both women on the making of Smørrebrod. After the demonstration, those in attendance lined up to go through a magnificent buffet line and make their own sandwiches and enjoy a delicious lunch complete with a fruit salad, desserts and beverages.

After a welcome by Bette Lasch, President of Lodge #20, all of the sisters present introduced themselves with a comment on their preference for warm or cool weather. Wisconsin has been enjoying or suffering, depending on your preference, a lot of hot and humid weather, but when you live in the North, it is hard to complain about heat when you know the winter is just around the corner.

After the introduction and a few announcements Kirsten and Anna began their wonderful presentation. They demonstrated the making of nine lovely open-faced sandwiches. Included were the following: Egg and tomato (æg og tomat) Shrimp (rejemad) Rullepølse Frikadeller Leverpostej Ham (skinke) Medisterpølse Harvati cheese (ost) Fruit salad with whipped cream (frugtsalat)

the sandwiches demonstrated. In addition there were the toppings: pickled beets, cucumber salad, white asparagus, parsley, peas and carrots salad, red cabbage, pickles, anchovies, lettuce, mustard and on and on.

As we sat and enjoyed the delicious lunch there was lots of talk of travels to Denmark, eating Smørrebrod with friends and family, the rules of

They shared a bit of the history of Smørrebrod and several hints on making the sandwiches.

We then all had a chance to try our newly learned skills in the delicious buffet they provided.

There were three kinds of delicious bread, lots of butter and the main ingredients for all of Danish Sisterhood News, August 2017

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order and method for eating these Danish sandwiches, the amazing bread to be found in Denmark and all things Danish. They were of lots of tips on where to get the ingredients.

We learned Ikea is a source for those wonderful little North Atlantic shrimp. We found out there are several stores in Racine where we can buy

medisterpølse. Jim Nielsen, Anna’s father, told how he developed the recipe for the rullepølse and frikadeller we were enjoying.

It was a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with Sisters from another lodge and get to know them in an educational and social event and share a little hygge. So often we only see Sisters from other lodges at meetings with little time to socialize. There were, at one time, 12 Danish Sisterhood Lodges in Wisconsin. Now only Kenosha and Milwaukee Lodges survive. It is events such as this that keep our Lodges, not only alive, but thriving. It was a great time.

Dike, Iowa Danish Sisterhood Lodge # 176

Our May meeting featured many delicious open-face sandwiches as well as a beautiful Danish flag cake to celebrate our 55th anniversary. Our special speaker that evening was an exchange student at our local high school. Frederik Kjaergaard from Denmark came after a golf meet to tell us about his impressions of the United States. He had been to California several times before with his family, but really enjoyed his time in Dike this past year. His involvement in golf helped the local team and gave him some very positive experiences with fellow students.

Our annual picnic was held in June with a good time of visiting and getting reconnected. In July we met at Lois Stork’s heritage farm for a potluck meal. We were delighted to have Janeen Danielsen, our former president, and her husband attend. After the meal we left the beautiful view from the old 2 story home and toured Lois’s newest addition to her historic building site--a railroad display. She remodeled a former school bus into a railroad car complete with seats and many train items. It was a fun evening with a beautiful summer setting.

We will not meet in August, but wish everyone a good ending to their summer!

Janelle Willis, Correspondent

LODGE #100 NEWS

Our June meeting was a social one, celebrating the 110th anniversary of the founding of our lodge.

It took place at the Stone Lodge at Port Sanilac, with nine present. A delicious lunch was enjoyed by everyone and they decided to change the July meeting to July 13th.

The July meeting took place at Hope Lutheran Church with nine members and one guest. A lovely lunch was enjoyed together put on by co-hostesses, Donne Meddaugh and Dawn Grabitz. A card was passed around to be signed by everyone for Doris Scott’s 90th birthday. A short business meeting took place and directions were given to the home of Anita Seiferlein, who is hosting the August 6th picnic.

We sang “Happy birthday” to Dawn Grabitz, who had just celebrated her birthday.

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Recipient of the Betty Hansen Scholarship & the Past National Officer Scholarship

Signe Mortensen Hej! My name is Signe Mortensen and I am from North Olmsted, Ohio.

In the fall I will be a freshman at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. I plan to pursue a degree in Music Education, it is my hope to teach orchestra and band at a middle school or High school level.

I have been a member of the Danish Sisterhood of America for three years. The local lodge, Dankse Damer Lodge 185 has helped me attend Skosoven, a Danish camp in Minnesota, which was an amazing experience for me. With my family, I have had the opportunity to visit Denmark three times to visit our Danish family.

I enjoy a variety of activities including dance. I have studied ballet and contemporary dance for the last 12 years. My primary instrument is violin and I have been the concertmaster for my school orchestra for the last three years. I have had an amazing opportunity as a member of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra for three years. Through this orchestra I have had many amazing experiences including performing at Severance Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. I enjoy playing the piano, clarinet, oboe and cymbals in band at High School as well as I like to go hiking, biking and running in the local park close to my house.

I’m very excited to attend Shenandoah University in the fall, and mange tak to the Danish Sisterhood of America for giving me this generous scholarship.

Recipients of the Betty Hansen Scholarship

Colin Crabtree Colin Crabtree is an incoming sophomore at the University of Central Florida. He enjoys creating and performing music. He performed in his high school’s theater company, school choir and concert band all four years. Colin also enjoys being active in politics and promoting positive change in society. Colin works throughout the summer and schools years and believes that working hard will always pay off. He hopes to travel frequently to foreign countries due to his love of languages and other cultures. He hopes to visit the U.K. and Italy in the near future. Colin believes that understanding people with cultures unlike your own are vital to the human experience. At the same time, recognizing and embracing one’s own culture and heritage is equally as important. As a proud Dane, Colin also plans on visiting Denmark and immersing himself in the countries’ traditions. He also hopes to become fluent in Danish and be able to truly connect with his heritage. Colin’s main goal is to simply make a positive impact on the world, spreading the message of love and acceptance.

I would like to thank the sisterhood again for this opportunity.

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Recipients of the Betty Hansen Scholarship (Cont.)

Hannah Funk Hannah Funk was born in Middlebury, Vermont in 1997 to Tom Funk and Elizabeth Maher. Hannah is the eldest of three sisters and six cousins.

Her family is a blend of Irish, German, English, and of course, Danish heritage. Her great-great grandparents Christen and Gertrud Hvilsom and their children emigrated from Terndrup, North Jutland to Waterloo, Nebraska, in 1898.

Growing up in Vermont, Hannah played ran, skied, and read a lot.

She was a member of the varsity soccer team, an enthusiastic ensemble member in school musicals, and the co-leader of the Environmental Action Group. Hannah spent her junior year of high school studying abroad and learning Spanish in Lima, PerĂş.

Hannah is now completing her first year at Georgetown University’s School of Forest Service in Washington, D.C. Hannah plans to major in Culture and Politics and minor in Latin American studies. She is currently learning Portuguese and hopes to study abroad in Brazil. At Georgetown, Hannah works in the Office of Sustainability and the on-campus child care center, and is an active member of the Georgetown Renewable Energy and Environment Network (GREEN).

This summer, Hannah will be working as a camp counselor in Santa Monica, California at the Painted Turtle, a camp for kids with serious medical conditions.

Hannah is proud to be a recipient of the Betty Hansen National Scholarship, and cannot wait to become more involved with the Danish Sisterhood!

Megan MacGregor My name is Meg MacGregor and I am a recent graduate from Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. I am a dedicated student-athlete who loves to learn new things and help others. In high school, I competed on the Varsity water polo and swim teams. I also served as the Wellness Co-Chair on the PTSA and worked to address student concerns about stress and mental health. When I am not in the pool or studying, I love to hike, listen to music, spend time with friends and family, and explore the Bay Area. Outside of school, I also work as a lifeguard at my community pool, which has taught me how to enforce rules while showing respect to adults and their children. This fall, I will be studying Psychology with a minor in Spanish at the University of San Diego. This would not be possible for me without your generous scholarship. After I graduate, I want to continue my studies in hopes of becoming a clinical psychologist. I would like to do this in order to help others better understand themselves and their emotions so that they may be the best version of themselves that they can be. I would like to thank you for awarding me this scholarship and for making it possible for me to attend the college of my dreams.

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Recipients of the Betty Hansen Scholarship (Cont.)

Casey O’Connor Throughout my life, I’ve been a very active member or the Tupper Lake School district, participating in anything I could get my hands on. I started by playing baseball and soccer a few days a week in 1st grade, adding on basketball in 5th and 6th grade then joining every club and sport possible once in middle school. By the time that I graduated I was advanced in the art program and two core classes, a part of the Green Team, SADD, Friends of Rachel, Junior Honor Society and then National Honor Society, junior/senior class treasurer, theater club, Band and Chorus all while balancing three sports every year. I was very immersed in these activities, but never knew what to do beyond that. I had a few ideas, but never knew exactly what it was that I wanted to do. I constantly swapped between different fields- ranging from branches of psychology to studies in the arts to varying medical fields, including OB, pediatrician, and even declared in 6th grade that I was going to be an ER Surgeon. I never knew exactly what it was that I wanted to do, all I knew is that I wanted to help people in any way that I could- to make a positive change is all I could ask for. It wasn’t until about my sophomore or junior year that I was introduced to art therapy, where I could make a difference in people’s lives all while doing the thing I love most- art. I fell in love with the concept of this career and then ultimately the school where I could make it all come true, Pratt Institute, where I will be attending in the Fall of 2017 to chase my dreams and help to make even the smallest ripple of change, which is now that much easier, thanks to the Danish Sisterhood for granting me the Betty Hansen National scholarship.

Thomas Wilcoxon My name is Thomas Wilcoxon and I am currently a student at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. In the fall of 2017 I will be entering my second year of education at Northland, continuing in my studies of environmental science and natural resources. Northland College has given me a focused, in-depth education in this designated field of study.

I am very grateful for the financial help that the Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America has provided me, and the Betty Hansen National Scholarship will help me continue my education, and follow my passion.

In addition to my studies, there are limitless opportunities for community service, and extracurricular outdoor activities. My studies here at Northland have been enhanced by having the opportunity to work and learn at a local sustainable farm.

With Denmark being one of the leaders in environmental research, I plan on visiting during a semester abroad, possibly to the environmentally self-sustaining Samso Island. My Danish heritage is very important to me and I enjoy learning about my family background and our Danish history!

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Recipient of the Olga Christensen Scholarship

Jessica Kahmar My name is Jessica Kahmar. I am honored to have been awarded the Olga Christensen National Scholarship. I am graduating in June 2017 from Franklin Towne Charter High School in Philadelphia, PA. I am very involved in activities at my school. At Franklin Towne, we have a mentor program. The mentor program involves upperclassmen assisting the incoming freshmen to help ease their transition to high school. I am on the Mentor Council with 11 other students. Mentor Council supervises and supports the other mentors. I have enjoyed being a part of this program for the past 3 years. Even though at times it was challenging and forced me to get out of my comfort zone, it has been very rewarding knowing that I have helped others. When I am not busy with school activities, I have a part time job at Rita’s Italian Ice. It is fun to have a job right in my neighborhood. I am enrolled in classes at the Community College of Philadelphia beginning in the fall. I am looking forward to starting my college experience.

I am grateful to receive scholarship support as it will help me achieve my educational goals.

Recipient of the Elizabeth Garde Scholarship

Kristen Maling My name is Kristen Maling and I am currently a nursing student at Columbia College of Nursing in Glendale, WI. From an early age I realized that I had a passion for helping other people. Working as a Certified Nursing Assistant my Freshman year confirmed that Nursing was the right career for me. After graduation I hope to work in either mental health or OB/GYN nursing and eventually go on to become a Nurse Practitioner. Besides Nursing, another interest I have is my Danish culture. I am proud of my heritage and celebrate a very traditional Danish Christmas every year with my relatives. I have not mastered making Aebleskivers yet, but I love to eat them and I have my own pan to practice with. One of my goals is to travel to Denmark to meet my cousins there and see all of the sites that my mother talks about. I feel very privileged and thankful that the Danish Sisterhood is supporting me in my pursuit to become a nurse.

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Recipient of the Mildred Sorensen Scholarship

Brett Beehler My name is Brett Beehler. I grew up in the Santa Ynez valley in California.

My mom’s side of the family is 100% Danish, and my great-grandfather was one of the original settlers of Solvang, CA. I went to Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, graduated and moved to San Luis Obispo (SLO) where I got a degree from Cal Poly, SLO in wine and viticulture. After graduation, I got a job at a startup distillery in Buellton, CA as an assistant distiller where I was in charge of the production/blending of all the products. From there, I had a brief stint at a wine bottling facility where I was an assistant bottling line operator (facilitated the bottling of wines produced). Eventually, I moved back to San Luis Obispo and got a job with Firestone-Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, CA as a Quality Control Packaging Technician. While working at Firestone-Walker, I did not see myself in that line of work anymore and decided to pursue a different career. Helping people had always been a quality of mine so I started to look into public service jobs and firefighting stood out to me. I took classes starting last August, got my EMT certification early May of 2017, and also started working as a wildland firefighter in May of an engine in Los Olivos, CA. I have hit all my goals so far and there are a lot more to be completed. This scholarship will help me pay for my upcoming fire academy through Allan Hancock College in the spring of 2018. Thank you very much for this scholarship. I am very humbled that I was chosen for this honor.Â

Upcoming District Conventions Heartland Visiting Board Member: Christina Sallee Location: Danish American Center in Minneapolis, MN Dates: September 8-10

Nebraska/Colorado Visiting Board Member: Karin Wasler Dates and Location: TBA More information to come.

Membership Expansion

Welcome New Members!

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NEW MEMBER Winnie Edmonds Barry Edmonds Bergen Evans

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SPONSOR Carol Faruolo Carol Faruolo Ethel Evans

5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT DANISH SMØRREBRØD

1 2 SmØrrebrØd is the Danish word for open-faced sandwiches. The word smØrrebrØd has the literal meaning of “buttered bread.”

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Oskar Davidson’s great-grandaughter, Ida Davidson, continues her family’s tradition with her own famous restaurant in Copenhagen.

SmØrrebrØd was first made by farmers. They would pack several leftovers for lunch and use a piece of bread for a plate.

They used to throw out the bread, but then began eating that too once they discovered how tasty it was!

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Restaurant Oskar Davidson is one of the first known to have served smØrrebrØd. Oskar originally sold wine and his wife made sandwiches for their customers. They created over 170 different smØrrebrØd recipes.

SmØrrebrØd is typically made on rugbrØd, a dense rye bread.

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The Danish Sisterhood Marketplace Butikken DanishSisterhood.com Contact Linda Holz for shipping and handling charges. See Contact info below.

SALE Sisterhood License Plate Frame Frame has dual fastening holes at the top of the fame. White with red DSS logo. $4.00 each or 2 for $6.00

Coral Pendant with Silver Filigree Red and silver necklace pendant $45.00

Wine Bottle Opener Red with black trim, danishsisterhood.com printed on side. $10.00 SALE PRICE $5

Red ball point pen with Sisterhood website address $5.00 Denmark Flag Enamel Earrings pierced $10/pair

DSS Red Jacket Red Fleece Jacket $37.50

Sisterhood Apron Black with white logo and text and a red heart $20.00

Heartscarf Available in Red $15.00

To order contact: Linda Holz Email: trustee1@danishsisterhood.com Phone: 515.225.0951 4400 EP True Pkwy, Unit 47 West Des Moines , IA 50265-5615 Danish Sisterhood News, August 2017

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The Danish Sisterhood Marketplace Butikken DanishSisterhood.com

Contact Linda Holz for shipping and handling charges. See Contact info below.

Red plastic heart-shaped paper clip $1.00 Letter Opener $4.00 Black baseball cap with heart logo in sequins $20.00

Black baseball cap with heart logo in satin stitch embroidery $20.00

Thank You Card blank inside 2/$1.00

Greeting Card with photos of Danish scenes Blank inside. $1.00

Laser cut boxes (unassembled) for table favors $ 0.75

Greeting Card with photos of Danish landmarks Blank inside. $1.00

To order contact: Linda Holz Email: trustee1@danishsisterhood.com Phone: 515.225.0951 4400 EP True Pkwy, Unit 47 West Des Moines , IA 50265-5615 13

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Danish Sisterhood of America

2018 Denmark Island Tour Thursday: 9/20/18 - 9:30 am Copenhagen - Tour start, welcome Itinerary meeting at Hotel WakeUp in Borgergade near Kgl. Nytorv and Nyhavn. Load the bus and start for Jutland. Overnight at Hotel Jutlandia, Frederikshavn. Dinner at 7 pm.

Saturday: 9/29/18 - Bornholm tour (Tegn, Sandvig, Allinge, Hammershus, Rønne, Østerlars, Østermarie and the south side of Bornholm). Dinner at 6:30 pm, Hotel Siemsens restaurant.

Sunday: 9/30/18 - depart Bornholm, 2 pm arrival in Copenhagen at Wake Up Hotel.

Friday: 9/21/18 - 9:00 am - Depart for ferry to Laesoe. Tour Laesoe Spa, Laeso Salt production.

Overnight at Hotel Laerkely and Østergaards B&B. Saturday: 9/22/18 - Island tour; Museum of Laesoe.

Island history/life presentation at dinner by Laesoe residents.

Sunday: 9/23/18 - Travel by ferry to Frederikshavn; on to the island of Samsoe, which is 100% selfsufficient by renewable energy. Overnight at Hotel Isle Made and summerhouses close to hotel.

Dinner at Hotel Ilse Made.

Monday: 9/24/18 - Tour north side of Samsoe and towns of Nordby, Ballbjerg, Mårup and Langør.

Visit Samsoe Vinyard. Dinner at 6 pm.

Tuesday: 9/25/18 - Tour Samsoe Energy Academy; visit a lighthouse, the Manor Vadstrup 1771 and towns of Tranebjerg and Balle.

Wednesday: 9/26/18 - Depart for 7 am ferry to Kalundborg, on to Copenhagen; over the bridge to Malmoe, Sweden. Tour Malmoe and Ystad. Ferry from Ystad to Rønne, Bornholm arriving 7:50 pm (dinner on the ferry). Stay four nights at Hotel Siemsens Gaard on the Baltic Sea.

Pricing

Pricing • $2,460 per person (Sisterhood Member, double occupancy rate) • $2,660 per person (Non-Member, double occupancy rate) • Single Room additional fee $800 (names and contact info will be provided for those requesting a roommate, but you are responsible for finding your own roommate if you do not wish to pay the single room price) Deposit, Payments and Refunds Deposit $1,000 prior to May 15, 2018 Final payment due July 20, 2018

Refund prior to April 1, 2018: $750.00 Refund April 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018: $500.00 No refund after June 1, 2018 (If your place can be filled from wait list, full refund less $150)

Thursday: 9/27/18 - Free Day on Bornholm!

Dinner at 6 pm at Hotel Siemsens.

Register

Friday: 9/28/18 - Christiansoe and Frederiksoe island boat tour; back to Bornholm for tour of Gudhjem. Dinner at 6:30.

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Price Includes: 11-day guided tour; Transportation in 4/5 star coach bus; 10 nights lodging; Ferries, bridges, island ticket fees; all breakfasts and dinners; Entrance fees to exhibits and more.

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Reservations, Payments, More Info Connie Schell, Trip Coordinator 246 Foster Rd. Ft. Covington, NY 12937 Email: Cschell4DSS@aol.com Phone: 518-358-4686 Cell: 518-651-1789

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IN MEMORIAM DOGWOOD LODGE #179 BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Hanne Pedersen Charter member (1971) for the Danish Sisterhood Lodge #179 and member for 34 years Sunrise April 10, 1937 Sunset Aug. 17, 2015

Bente Pedersen, Member for 41 years, former 179 Lodge President (1981 1984) & (2000 - 2003), and PNW President (1982 - 1983). Honorary Member 2014-2016.

Sunrise April 17, 1929 Sunset April 05, 2016 Grethe M. Petersen Member for 22 years (1990).

Born in Aalborg, Denmark.

Honorary Member 2012-2016.

Sunrise September 13, 1927 Sunset September 2016

Mona Svendsen Member for 32 years (1985).

Born in Næstved, Sjælland, Denmark. Honorary Member 2010-2017.

Sunrise September 28, 1925 Sunset March 28, 2017

Helle Overgaard Member since 2013 .

Sunrise March 11, 1963 Sunset June 27, 2017

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