Danish Sisterhood News August 2018

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Volume 71, Number 7

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 been a busy summer, and once again California is being ravaged by wild fires, the east coast has suffered from flooding and I’m sure there are other weather situations going on that I’m unaware of. If you, or another member in your lodge, have suffered a major loss, please be sure and let one of us on the National Board know so that we can help with our Disaster Relief Fund. Also, if you want to contribute to the fund, please send your donation designating as such to Carol Faruolo, National Treasurer.

I want to update everyone, and express our appreciation for the lodge delegates getting the mid-term votes returned for the salary change for our National Historian. With the exception of two “no” votes, all other delegates voted “yes” and our historian is now set with her salary, thank you!

Lastly, I want to share, so you can mark your calendars, the dates for our next National Convention have been set. We will be meeting in Omaha, Nebraska October 3-6th 2019! There will be an opportunity for those attending to travel to Elk Horn, Iowa to visit the Museum of Danish America where no doubt they will have a wonderful exhibit of the artifacts we provided to them and more. Start planning now to join us! Lodges will be sent information soon on electing a delegate. Please be sure and read the constitution so you select an appropriately qualified delegate.

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

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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 1557 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

Sindy Mikkelsen, National President.

National Past President: Lizette Burtis, Lodge #24 1462 Trombetta Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 545-6023 lburtis@sbcglobal.net

National Historian: Amy Larsen 2611 E 221 St Place, Carson, CA 90810 (714) 488-9515 Larsen_amy@att.net

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Velkommen

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Dear Sisters, On the cover of this issue, we have an image of people cycling in Copenhagen. Someday I hope to go back to Copenhagen and do so myself.

But in the meantime, bicycling in my own city will have to do.

Earlier this summer I got a beautiful new bike, and it’s bright red-the same color as the Danish flag. Since getting it, I have been bicycling all over the place, to the store and the park, friends’ houses and meetings. Each time I discover something new or different about the world around me. It’s a wonderful feeling to be able to explore your home–it’s no wonder that the Danes are some of the happiest people in the world!

I encourage each of you to take a moment and enjoy your surroundings whether you’re at home, out and about, or taking a walk or a bike ride. It might just be the thing needed to make you one of those very happy Danes!

Until next time...

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

In this Issue President’s Corner................................p 2 Editor’s Welcome.................................p 3 Lodge Updates................................p 4-12 Grave Marker Emblem.........................p 9 Butikken ...................................... p 13-14 Resolutions.....................................p11-15

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

Lodge 126 21 78 300

Age 9 17 13 11

On the Cover Title: Cycling in Copenhagen, April 2018 Region: Copenhagen Photograph by: Caroline Hansen-Zurek Submitted: Karen Hansen Where are the vehicles is a question you might ask in Denmark! This is what you see on any given day.

Starting young as one child rides almond other cyclist on their way to their destination in Copenhagen.

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Amble Memorial Sanctuary OUR AMBLE MEMORIAL SANCTUARY, (also known as the South Sidney Church), is one of the five Danish churches built in the late 1800’s

by Danish immigrants. They were ministered for many years by Rev. Ole Amble who was greatly admired and respected. After his passing, several pastors succeeded him and in 1965, our church closed for regular services.

The Sanctuary is opened for the annual Memorial Day coffees and services and also for the traditional Greenville Danish Festival Church service. It was also opened for the Community College religious classes.The building sits in a quiet pastoral setting. Many beautiful weddings have been celebrated here as well as farewells in funerals services. A group of generous volunteers now care for our sanctuary while another volunteer organization cares for the cemetery that surrounds the church.

In May of 2015, we realized the attic of the church had been invaded by raccoons, doing

extensive damage. We immediately went to work and after catching many raccoons, we found and secured their entries.

Brad’s Cleaner’s of Greenville, who are a flood and fire restoration/carpet cleaner, agreed to help us taking on the job of cleaning the church/attic that had been decimated by the years of raccoon activity. The crew removed, cleaned, sanitized and insulated the attic and put down a flooring. We are so appreciative our beautiful church is now clean upstairs, downstairs, inside and out. The entrances to the narthex walls were scraped and painted and the ceiling was replaced with stained boards matching the church pews. However, this being a very necessary project, it has been very expensive for us. Our insurance company declined us and we were not eligible for a grant. Therefore, we are raising the monies ourselves through many fundraisers. THANKS to many of our generous friends, relatives and neighbors and our own Danish Sisterhood, Amble Memorial Sanctuary will remain an important part of our past, but even more important a part of our future for many generations to come.

Sincerely, Lodge #65 Greenville, MI And Amble Memorial Sanctuary Project coordinator, Ruth M. Reed And Nels Hansen, Amble Memorial President

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News from Princess Marie Lodge #86 Philadelphia, PA May meeting was held at Kim Palagruto’s home in Brookhaven PA. The weather outside was cloudy and rainy but there was plenty of uplifting conversation as we reconnected with each other after a short break. Our last lodge meeting was in March, we decided to skip the regularly scheduled April meeting due to several of us attending the EGC convention in Groton, CT. The business portion of the meeting included finalizing our plans for the theatre trip in Delaware—we will be seeing Brigadoon on September 16.

Bente gave a report on the recent EGC convention held in Groton, CT. News and updates from the Danish Sisterhood National Board was shared with the lodge--National President, Sindy Mikkelsen did a presentation from the National Board at the convention encouraging each lodge to Pay it Forward by sharing with other lodges throughout the year successes and activities. Building a 21st Century Sisterhood by honoring our history as well as changing in order to grow. Sindy reported New and Updated Tools & Resources for lodges are available. A new disaster relief fund has been established due to the many recent natural disasters in the country.

Lodges can request relief for members by contacting the National Board. The 2019 National Convention will be held in Omaha, Nebraska.

The dates of this convention have not been confirmed as of yet.

Our lodge awarded 3 scholarships this year to Colin Crabtree, Tyler Griffin and Marilene Martin. Colin is the son of sister Ann Margret Hinrichsen, Tyler is the son of sister Susanne Griffin and Marilene Martin is a lodge 86 member and daughter of sister Ann Martin. Each recipient wrote an essay highlighting the importance of their Danish ancestry and how the Danes in their lives have played an important part in shaping who they are today. Essays were read at the lodge meeting and we all voted in favor and approved each scholarship.

News from Lodge #3, Davenport, IA

and Maxine Schroeder has been sewing a surprise for the dining tables. Jan Hansen, Maxine Schroeder, Mary Swanson, Sue Vroman, Paulette Fisher, Jerry, Judy and Doris Johansen, Sarah Bengtson, Melody Loft, Erica Hansen and Mary Mussmann will be decorating the tables and Jan Hansen, Deanna Galbraith, Maxine Schroeder and Doris Johansen will be manning the Country Store on September 14th and 15th.

We hope some of you can join in our HYGGE at the Heartland District Convention on September 14-16, 2018 in Davenport, Iowa.

Lodge #3 has been preparing for the Heartland District Convention and we’ve had great participation at our meetings. April, May and June saw 12 members at our meetings each month and almost that many in July. Our President, Sarah Bengtson has led the group in the planning of all aspects of the Heartland convention and we are lucky to have her enthusiastic leadership. Jan Hansen has done a wonderful job of documenting the “who, what and how much” information needed to make it all work and for printing brochures and convention info.

Mary Swanson is organizing the Mississippi River sightseeing cruise that Saturday afternoon and other points of interest. Jerry and Judy Johansen are making sure we will be entertained

Paulette Fisher Secretary, Lodge #3 Davenport, Iowa

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News from Lodge #20, Kenosha, WI What a wonderful summer it has been here in Wisconsin. We have had beautiful weather and have been blessed with many wonderful days spent with our sisters and the community. On July 1 our members Majbritt, Devin, and Danika Stewart participated in the Kenosha Parade. It is always a wonderful event for the sisterhood as we see so many friendly faces that we know from our lodge and community. On July 4th, our members Jonna and Susan Chiapete along with Susan’s son Jonathan rode in the Racine 4th Fest Parade. They were one of more than 100 entries into the event this year.

We had the pleasure of welcoming a new sister back into the fold at our July meeting. Susan Robbins rejoined our lodge officially back in February, but we inducted her on July 18. We also had the pleasure of hosting a special guest for our project night at the lodge. Melissa Tobiasz, a friend of member Anna Nielsen, was kind enough to come in and

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teach us all how to do board making. All members were given the choice of 3 phrases to pick from: SKÅL, Got Hygge?, or Velkommen. We all went home with a fabulous new decoration to hang on our doors or display throughout the house. Next year we hope to do a similar project or even glass etching!

Looking forward for the remainder of our year we have many events coming up. On September 19 at 1:30pm we will be having our book club meeting hosted by members Jonna Chiapete and Lisa Zanin.

We are reading the book “The Undertaker’s Daughter”. In October we will hold our elections for part of our executive board including Secretary, Treasurer, and Trustee. This is an evening meeting and will be held at 6:30 pm on October 17 in the community room at Festival Foods in Kenosha.

Heartland Convention

2018 Danish Heartland District Convention will begin with Registration starting from 3:30 to 5:30pm on Friday, September 14, 2018, with social hour from 5-6pm and dinner at 6pm with Jens Jensen: “Celebrating the Native Prairie” as the convention theme.

Also, for those interested in the Mississippi River sightseeing cruise on Saturday afternoon, the contact person is Mary Swanson and her phone number is now 563-357-0744 if you have any questions.

Lodge #3 Update

Lodge #3 has been preparing for the Heartland District Convention and we’ve had great participation at our meetings. April, May and June saw 12 members at our meetings each month and almost that many in July.

Our President, Sarah Bengtson has led the group in the planning of all aspects of the Heartland convention and we are lucky to have her enthusiastic leadership. Jan Hansen has done a wonderful job of documenting the “who, what and how much” information needed to make it all work and for printing brochures and convention info.

Mary Swanson is organizing the Mississippi River sightseeing cruise that Saturday afternoon and other points of interest. Jerry and Judy Johansen are making sure

we will be entertained and Maxine Schroeder has been sewing a surprise for the dining tables. Jan Hansen, Maxine Schroeder, Mary Swanson, Sue Vroman, Paulette Fisher, Jerry, Judy and Doris Johansen, Sarah Bengtson, Melody Loft, Erica Hansen and Mary Mussmann will be decorating the tables and Jan Hansen, Deanna Galbraith, Maxine Schroeder and Doris Johansen will be manning the Country Store on September 14th and 15th.

We hope some of you can join in our HYGGE at the Heartland District Convention on September 14-16, 2018 in Davenport, Iowa.

Paulette Fisher, Secretary, Lodge #3 Davenport, Iowa

Lodge #100 Update

The Northstar Lodge #100 July 18, 2018, meeting took place at Hope Lutheran Church at noon with nine members in attendance.

A wonderful lunch was put on by co-hostesses, Dawn Grabitz and Donna Meddaugh. Janice Bradley returned Grace in Danish for us before we ate.

We said the Opening Song together after the meeting was called to order by president, Ann Raven. Secretaries and Treasurer’s reports accepted as given. Correspondence gone over.

Discussion on future meetings for the year and we decided to change our meetings to Wednesdays so our president can attend. The next meeting will take place in Lakeport on August 15th at Kelly Joy’s Restaurant at noon.

Plans were made for some of the ladies to attend a show in Frankenmuth called Rockin’ Oldies on Sept.

12th.

Meeting closed by singing the Closing Song.

Loris Coltson, secretary

Lodge #186 Update Amber Lodge #186 met on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. We started the meeting with information about how the Danes celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. A parade in Copenhagen started in 2005 and has become an annual event along with other activities for the day.

We then held our business meeting with discussions including our help in the Viking Encampment, a community service project, National Midterm proposal and a possible aebleskiver fundraiser project.

Following a delicious potluck lunch, Judy Andersen presented a very interesting demonstration about weaving and the inkle loom. Most of us had not heard of this type of loom and were fascinated by it. Judy showed us how to set it up and use it.

She brought examples of completed projects she has made and examples of other work as well. It was a wonderful presentation.

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Lodge #15 On the Road

Dronning Margrethe Lodge #15 held their annual field trip on July 18, 2018. This year our member Kirsten Weiss planned the event, and what a great time it was.

Twelve members, two soon-to-be members and four guests met at Old World Wisconsin at10:00 a.m. on what was one of the most beautiful summer days Wisconsin has had to offer this year.

Old World Wisconsin is an outdoor history museum, one of twelve museums and historic sites owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The artifacts held in the museum are houses, shops, barns, a church, social halls, a school, and various outbuildings representing the migrant and immigrant heritage of Wisconsin.

A small group of visionaries in Wisconsin shared a desire to salvage these fast-disappearing artifacts by moving them to a protected environment. It was a long struggle, but in June of 1976 Old World Wisconsin was opened to the public. It is the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the United States, encompassing 480 acres of beautiful land including fields of wildflowers, various woodlands, carefully tended farm fields and gardens and trails to wander as you explore the museum. It is located near Eagle, Wisconsin in the Southern Kettle Morraine. There are now 60 historic structures including a Danish farmstead which was moved to the museum with the Danish Sisterhood News, August 2018

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help of a $15,000 gift from the Danish government.

The farm was built by Danish immigrant Kristen Pedersen in the 1870’s near West Denmark in Polk County Wisconsin.

Once moved and reconstructed in Old World Wisconsin it was dedicated by Queen Margrethe at a ceremony held at the museum on May 14, 1976—a month before the museum it officially opened to the public.

The day began with a visit to the gift shop to purchase our tickets and look over the many lovely and interesting items for sale. Following was our own tram tour of the museum. The tram wound its way through the various themed areas including three German immigrant farms and Pheasant Ridge where German immigrants and freed African-American slaves worked together to build a community; the stovewood log home of Polish immigrants (the most recent addition to the historic homes); the Crossroads Village with its various shops, an Irish Immigrant house and St Peter’s Church, the first Catholic church in Milwaukee built in 1839; the Scandinavian area including the Finnish, Danish and Norwegian farmsteads; the beautiful Sanford home and farm built by migrants to Wisconsin who traveled from New York in the 1840’s; a creamery recently constructed and even a baseball diamond where the game is played as it was in the early days.

The farms are working farms with staff farmers who work the land and the gardens and care for the animals. Every cow, horse, pig, oxen, chicken and sheep at Old World Wisconsin is a “heritage breed.” That means they are traditional livestock breeds common before industrial agriculture became mainstream.

Lunch awaited us at the Clausing barn

were a cafe is maintained. This building was constructed in 1897 in Mequon Wisconsin by a German barn builder, Ernst Clausing. It is an octagonal barn, one of only a few surviving in Wisconsin. We each enjoyed a meal of our choosing from the menu before walking off to spend the rest of the day exploring on our own. In each area there are people dressed in period costumes to tell the stories and answer questions.

It was a great day. Everyone attending enjoyed the museum, the weather and our time together. As we explored we saw several families visiting Old World Wisconsin. It was such fun and so hopeful to see the children excited about the immigrant past.

Our thanks to Kirsten for organizing this wonderful day.

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News from Lodge #21

This has been quite a productive year so far.

For years a small group of members, led by Pia Haase Edgar and Birgitte Jappe Ross, have been working to organize and catalog all of Ellen Lodge 21 books, documents, photos and artifacts. It’s pretty amazing how many items an organization can accumulate in 100+ years. Thanks to the Museum of Danish America, Ellen Lodge was able to donate archival material (minutes, record books, songbooks etc.) unique to our lodge to their geneology center. These items will be added to the DSS National Board collection. Other items such as the National constitution and duplicate items that they already have may be sent to the Danish American Archive and Library, another appropriate home or returned to Ellen Lodge.

At the April meeting the members voted on which items should stay with our lodge and what items should be shipped to Iowa. Once that decision was made, the ladies separated what was staying and what was being donated. The items to be donated, were packed up and sent with Theresa Sorensen, who personally drove to Elk Horn, and delivered the items to the Museum. It’s a great feeling to know that our lodge history will be in safe keeping for years to come.

We also initiated two new members into our lodge: Pia Hansen and Mindy Brown. Pia became an official member at the April meeting and Mindy was initiated at the June picnic.

They are both a great addition to our Elllen Lodge family.

Our second annual Mountain picnic was on June 16, held at the home of Sam and Pia Edgar, co-hosted by Birgitte Jappe Ross. As always, they were the perfect host filling our day with a welcoming atmosphere, games, contests, food supplied by attendees, and great conversations. There were Danish Sisterhood News, August 2018

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The youngest members and guests were challenged to a lego contest. They were given until 1 pm to build a winning lego display. Alas, all teams won. The adults were also challenged in the “Whatchamacallit Thingamabob” contest.

It was our job to figure out the proper use of a variety of items. There were some interesting guesses and at least one person would actually know the name and use of each item.

The only drawback being in the mountains is that the weather is so unpredictable. Between the wind and the “sprinkling”, we all were in, then out, then in…..But again our hosts adapted and everything went on as planned. Pia found out she could accommodate a lot more people in her house than first thought. Being indoors made it easier for everyone to keep tabs on the World Cup soccer game since Denmark was playing. The good news at the time was that they won that game even though they lost later in the week. A big thank you to Pia and her family for a fun day away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

We also use the picnic as a great time to collect gift cards and much needed items such as shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, etc. for the Mountain Piece Shelter The shelter assists families of domestic violence. We also collect clothes and other household items for the Platte Canyon Partnership resale boutique. Money from the boutique goes back into the community to provide financial assistance for the backpack project which supplies weekend meals for children throughout the school year, high school scholarships to graduate students from area high schools, Boys and Girls Club and to the Mountain Piece Shelter.

On the first weekend in November Ellen Lodge is invited to participate in the annual Trollheim Christmas Craft Fair. It is our one constant money maker for the year. So, every month a note is put in our lodge minutes stating when the next craft session will take place. Birgitte Jappe Ross is the creative mind behind 99% of our projects. Six to eight of us meet at her house

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and attempt to duplicate the different craft ideas she puts before us. By November we have enough items to display and sell at the fair. Every year we discuss whether we want to continue the crafts and so far the answer has always been “yes”. It’s such a

great way to spend time with our Sisters. So, as long as our creative leader is willing, we’ll keep making our crafts.

2018 has also been a year for severe weather: Snow, drought, hurricanes, floods and now fires. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your family to keep you safe and out of harm’s way.

Christine Jensen Hix, Past President

Resolution The Sisters of Amber Lodge #186 were saddened by the sudden loss of Evelyn Jensen Matthies on December 19, 2017. Evelyn was born in Albert Lea, MN on June 24, 1936. She grew up there and married her high school sweetheart, Bill Matthies in 1956. They moved to Brainerd in 1959 where they raised their three children and remained active community members.

Evelyn, a founding member of Amber Lodge #186 in Brainerd, MN, was an active giving member of our lodge to the very end.

She was the program chair for many years, and because of her long connections in the Brainerd community and her interest in the people around her, she found programs that were interesting, varied and pertinent. Evelyn was a giving person. Whenever the lodge needed raffle items for conventions, or fundraisers, Evelyn always willingly donated some of her beautiful artwork.

Whenever Amber Lodge hosted district convention, Evelyn’s artwork graced the convention bags she provided for each attendee. She was always willing to help and go the extra mile.

Evelyn was an accomplished artist and ed-

ucator. She was the head of the art department at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, MN for almost 30 years. After retiring from CLC, the arts and art education remained a driving passion in her life as she was also a founding member of The Crossing Arts Alliance and lead supporter of the Franklin Arts Center. She maintained a working studio at the Franklin Arts Center where she instructed and mentored many students. Amber Lodge was fortunate to use her studio space as its regular meeting place for many years.

Evelyn was honored with an individual show at the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, IA in 2010. Fifty four paintings were on exhibit for 6 months. Many of the pieces were inspired by her many travels to Europe (including Denmark), guiding college students on art tours or travels with family. In conjunction with the exhibit, she taught 3 workshops during the summer, 2010 festival.

Along with her work in the arts, Evelyn was also a founding member of the Brainerd AAUW chapter, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a private pilot, SCUBA diver, business owner, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Her many, many contributions to our community and lodge with be greatly missed and difficult to replace.

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This year’s convention was co-hosted by our district lodges as well as our EGC officers in Groton, CT, very close to Mystic CT. Registration began on Friday, April 13 at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Groton, CT. Our district lodges all worked together creating a very successful convention and celebration of our 90th anniversary! Frihed Lodge 153 from Hartford, CT registered all convention delegates and guests. Many people arrived on Friday to enjoy a chance to visit sisters from the other lodges. Friday evening Princess Marie Lodge 86 from Philadelphia, PA hosted a wine and cheese reception.

Our Sunshine Lodge 181 from Florida coordinated the EGC basket raffle, selling tickets throughout the convention. Each Sisterhood Lodge either donated money or gathered miscellaneous items and prepared and decorated “theme baskets” to be raffled off. All the baskets donated from the lodges were displayed--we bought tickets for the baskets we wanted to try to win.

Freja Lodge 36 from Perth Amboy, NJ transformed our meeting room on the 2nd floor of the hotel setting up all the tables and chairs for the convention. Red and white accents with the Danish and American flags were displayed along with our Danish Sisterhood Charter.

Our Memorial table was draped with our sisterhood cloth, candles and a vase for flowers. Freden Lodge 12 from New Haven, CT set up a wonderful dessert table filled with plenty of homemade desserts, cookies and pastries. During convention breaks we were able to socialize and enjoy the many desserts. Thank You everyone in making the 90th EGC convention a wonderful event!

Our EGC President Celeste Cattie began our convention with a warm welcome to everyone. Our visiting National Officer was introduced—National President, Sindy Mikkelsen from Santa Rosa, CA. We were pleased to have her with us. Sindy brought many items for sale from the Butikken. News and updates from the Danish Sisterhood National Board was presented by Sindy as well as a handout to take home and review with our lodge members. Frihed Lodge #153 celebrated their 100th Anniversary this year and was presented a plaque from the National Board.

After the opening ceremonies Past President, Carole Pierorazio read the poem Splendour in the Grass leading a Memorial remembering sisters who passed away; each delegate placed a flower in a vase on the altar in remembrance of a lodge sister.

Informative Lodge reports were presented, giving us an insight into each Lodge’s activities from the past year. Trustee reported 60 cards were being sent out to our sick and shut-in sisters. We decided to make donations to the National Camp Grants and the Disaster Danish Sisterhood News, August 2018

Relief Fund. We broke for lunch and spent the afternoon in Mystic and returned Saturday evening for the Banquet.

An enjoyable part of the Saturday evening program and banquet was the swearing-in of the EGC Officers.

Winners of the Raffles were announced on Saturday at the banquet. On Sunday April 15 the meeting then reconvened to finish business. We were led in the singing of the closing song. The Past President, Carole Pierorazio, led the closing prayer. The Trustee gathered the symbol, rituals and officers’ emblems. The convention was closed at 10:00 AM and President Celeste Cattie declared the 90th EGC Convention closed.

In continued celebration of our 100th anniversary, the sisters of Frihed Lodge #153 invite the lodges of the Eastern General Committee of the Danish Sisterhood of America to the 91st EGC convention to be held on April 5-7 2019. The location is the Courtyard by Marriott in Windsor CT. This hotel is just off I-91 and is convenient to the Hartford/Springfield Airport (Bradley). More information will be provided in the fall but we wanted to provide the date so you can mark your calendars! Please share this information with your lodges.

An invitation was received from Sunshine Lodge #181 to host the 2020 EGC Convention in Florida.

Thank You to all our sisters for your continued love and support as we move forward in celebrating our common thread—our connection to Denmark, the bond that links us!

Respectfully Submitted, Bente Olesen Cloud, EGC Secretary 2017-2018

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Resolution Julia M Kelly: A Life Remembered The Sister of Lodge #36 are saddened by the loss of our Sister Julia M Kelly on June 20, 2018.

Julia was born on May 3, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York to Jasper and Agnes VanNerom Jespersen.

Julia was one of three children, Margaret Mary Jespersen, Charles Jespersen and Julia Jespersen.

She grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Jersey City State College with a BA in Education and a Masters Plus. She lived in Union City New Jersey, prior to moving to Clark New Jersey 42 years ago, Julia taught school for 33 years, and was an Education/Administrator first in North Arlington and then with the Union City Board of Education. Julia retired in 1984.

Julia married George V Kelly in 1954, they were married for 64 years. Julia and George had one son, George G Kelly, a daughter Kathleen La Master and another daughter Maureen Ann Light. Julia was blessed with 8 Grandchildren, and 6 Great Grandchildren. Julia is survived by her Sister Agnes Hagmueller from Clark New Jersey. She was predeceased by her Sister and brother, Margaret Mary Jespersen, and Charles Jespersen.

Julia was a member of Freja Lodge #36, she was initiated on February 16, 2007. Julia enjoyed coming to meetings at the Danish Home in Edison, she was also a member of DANE, (Danish Archives North East.

The Sisters of Freja Lodge #36 will greatly miss our Sister Julia. We will drape our Charter at the next meeting and we will have a memorial service for her.

We would like the memory of her to be a happy one, and the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that are left behind when life is done.

Carole E. Pierorazio Past President Lodge #36

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