Danish Sisterhood News August 2020

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Lodge Updates Game: True or False Danish History

Serving the Danish Sisterhood of America since 1947

August 2020

Butikken Scholarship Recipients and More!

President’s Corner

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Honorary Member Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Volume 73, Number 8

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

Christina Sallee, National President I hope you continue to stay positive and healthy during the pandemic and social issues brought to the front of our minds.

In Oregon just as we were about to take a step forward, we had to take a step back and reevaluate the current conditions we are facing as the covid-19 numbers continue to rise. We encourage you all to stay safe and continue to follow your local state and county guidelines. To support these efforts, the National Board asks you to continue with online meetings, chats and phone calls. No in-person meetings yet!

As you know we are still raising funds for our Sisterhood Archive Project and have a lofty goal to reach. One of the ways we are raising funds is by accepting pledges to the challenge Bruce Bro (NFDA President) accepted by hiking the Colorado Trail.

Bruce has passed the halfway point, but there is still time to make your pledge to the Danish Sisterhood through the NFDA website. You can also send a check to our Treasurer Linda Brooks right now, denoting that you wish to donate to the Sisterhood Archival Project. The Board pledges to you that all funds raised from the hike will be exclusively reserved for your Sisterhood Archival Project!

As you all know, August was the month we had our Sisterhood Denmark trip planned. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the trip was cancelled.

The focus of the trip this year was on the celebration of the Reunification of 1920. The Reunification was when Sønderborg, Aabenrå and Tønder (Northern Schleswig) was voted back into Denmark by the people who resided there. The plan is to reschedule the trip next year, so we hope that you will keep that in mind when you look at your plans for 2021.

Christina Sallee, DSS National President

DANISH SISTERHOOD NEWS (USPS 148-200) is published monthly by the Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America. Office of publication at 1557 Oak St. Solvang, CA 93463. Periodicals Postage Paid at Rochester, MN. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to DANISH SISTERHOOD NEWS, 1557 Oak St. Solvang, CA 93463 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: Christina Sallee, Lodge #81 16116 SW Deline Ct, Beaverton, OR 97007-3425 (503) 928 4494 president@danishsisterhood.com National Vice President & Website: Karin S. Wasler, Lodge #68 814 S Sherbourne Dr #7, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 903-8837 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: Linda Brooks, Lodge #21 8402 Winter Berry Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80108 303-905-9934 treasurer@danishsisterhood.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: Nealna Gylling, Lodge #186 1474 Floan Point Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401 612-390-1374 trustee2@danishsisterhood.com National Trustee, Membership Chairman: Karen Vig-Keathley, Lodge #4 109 South First Street, Itasca, IL 60143 708-715-0071 trustee3@danishsisterhood.com National Past President: Sindy Mikkelsen, Lodge #126 2938 Sweet Grass Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 755-0260 National Historian: Donna Christensen Thomas, historian@danishsisterhood.com Copyright 1946-2020 by the Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America, All Rights Reserved.

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Velkommen

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Dear Sisters,

In this Issue President’s Corner............................................p 2 Editor’s Welcome.............................................p 3 Lodge Updates..............................................p 4-5 Historian’s Corner................................................6 Game Time.......................................................p 7 Stay Connected During Covid-19....................p 8 Scholarship Recipients................................p 9-10 Butikken....................................................p 13-14

Youth Birthdays

I hope you are all doing well so far this summer.

I had the unexpected pleasure of receiving a call from one of my home lodge’s members recently.

Happy August Birthday to: It was a joy to hear from a beloved Sister and she Names Lodge Age definitely brought some sunshine to my day.

Dane Miller 126 11

I became a Sisterhood member back in Timothy Kelsey 78 15 2012 and was inducted into the Kenosha Lodge Dane O’Connor 300 13 #20. I still am a proud member of that lodge Lynae Faughn 90 12 even though I live far away and can’t make it Emma Fisher 102 3 back for many events. During Covid-19, though, Elizabeth Paolmino 300 13 that isn’t much of an issue.

An issue I have observed with my lodge and have heard about from many other lodges is how difficult it is to stay connected when in-perTitle: Jelling Viking Mound son meetings and events are cancelled. I took Location: central Jutland some feedback to heart and wrote up an article Photo by: Glenda Madrid for this newsletter with ideas on how to stay connected with our fellow sisters. I know that the The Jelling Viking mounds are located in central Jutland. Jelling was a royal monument during Gorm’s and DSN is one of the main communication points Harald Bluetooth’s reigns. You can find two flat-topped in the organization and I believe it is my duty mounds and a large runic stone midway between the as editor to help members stay connected with two mounds. On the site you will also find a church one another. I hope that my ideas help you and over 1000 years old, and decorated with vivid frescoes.

I STRONGLY encourage you to come up with ideas of your own and then SHARE them with us Submit Your Cover Photo! all!

Do you have a photo that you’d like to see on

I hope this letter finds you all healthy and the cover of the Danish Sisterhood News? Send happy. in your submissions and yours could be featured next!

Until next time...

On the Cover

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Photographs must be high resolution and should be accompanied by a short description of the photo’s content. Photos from Danish events, Sisterhood meetings, travels around Denmark, Danish culture and more are all great topics. Send to: editor@danishsisterhood.com 3

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Updates from Lodge #184, Sarnia, Ont./ Port Huron, MI Dear Sisters, These are different times, we have all had to deal with a lot of changes the past 2-3 months.

I hope you are all well and have escaped Covid 19.

Here in Canada our Prime minister asked all Canadians March 13th to return home and most of the “snowbirds” came back from Florida and other wintering spots by the end of March when the border to the USA got closed. When arriving they had to go directly to their homes and self isolate for 14 days.

Sarnia is a border city connected to Port Huron Michigan by twin bridges, this is usually a very busy spot and a lot of Americans have cottage properties in Ontario that they are unable to access at this time.

The border closing has now been extended to the end of July, but our area has just entered stage 2, which is opening up a lot of services and businesses, we are all looking forward to haircuts.

Until now we have mostly been staying home, no visiting, no restaurants, no services, only grocery stores, drugstores and liquor stores are open and a limited number of people are allowed in.

Shields, gloves, facemasks, disinfecting and 2 meter distancing are all observed.

All elective surgeries were cancelled to make room for Covid 19 patients. Seniors in residences and nursing homes have been in

isolation and have not been able to receive visitors, very difficult for both the seniors and the families.

We have one sister in a nursing home, her son talks to her every other day on the phone.

One sister moved from Sarnia to a residence in Ottawa on the day the home closed the doors to visitors and she has been in isolation since, unable to visit with her daughter there.

Our sisterhood meetings in March, April, May and June have been cancelled and our district convention to be hosted by us in Port Huron on May 5th was postponed until next year.

A lot of us have been keeping in touch via e-mails and phone calls and six sisters got together on a Saturday morning on a “messenger“ call, one sister joined in from Denmark where she was in isolation after getting there a few days earlier.

We hope we will be able to get together in September if the border (and the church where we meet) opens up.

Until then we hope everyone stays well and keeps busy and cool. This will indeed be a different summer.

Sincerely Gitte Monteith, correspondent Lodge #184

In Memoriam NAME Ruth Velasquez

Cert # 23969

Lodge # Location Birth Date Birth Place Initiated 24 San Francisco, CA 05.08.26 San Francisco, CA 3.24.82

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Died Benefit 6.15.20 125.

Memories from Haabets Fremtid Lodge #78, Troy, NY

New York State is coming out of lockdown and many businesses are now opening up. It seemed like a very long stretch of time while we were unable to see other people, For those of us living alone, it did become a challenge some days. Hopefully we will soon be able to hold some regular meetings with our Sisters once again.

While I was reading your June “News” I remembered a few years back when I invited some friends (not Danish) to tell them of celebrating Sankt Hans Aften with my husband and I.

I prepared an invitation with as much Danish as possible including a menu and told them the time. They were all excited and we had lots of Danish Fun. The table was decorated in red and white with the flag in the center. I served frikadeller with morbrad. There were browned potatoes, red cabbage and cucumber salad with rolls. For dessert we had aeblekage. And they really enjoyed the apple cake!

I had collected materials to create small “witches” which we hung from sticks. I explained how the Danes celebrated this evening with huge bonfires and singing. The purpose being to send the witch back to the mountains in Germany. It would also help to ensure a good

harvest of crops for the next season. My husband created a bonfire in the back yard and we went out there to burn our handmade witches. A little singing took place as we watched our witches burn up.

I remember other times when our Lodge had many members and we united with the Brotherhood to celebrate this holiday. A couple of times meeting at the home of Kim and Carl Isager in the country, we had several people who could sing Danish so it was always fun to particpate in this fashion of Danish singing while the huge witch burned from a broom handle, wearing Kim’s new dress. And of course the akvavit was a part of the celebration.

We are thankful for memories and hope to carry on more traditions in the days ahead.

Enjoy your summer days and please stay well.

Sincerely, Marjorie Wheeler, Treasurer and Correspondent

Northstar Lodge #100 News Following a long absence of meetings because of the COVID-19 virus, our lodge met on Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Hope Lutheran Church to enjoy our first get-together of 2020. Present were eight members and four guests. Some of the meal was brought in from a local restaurant, along with many additions brought in by members.

Following the pledge of allegiance to the flag, a short business meeting took place.

A motion was passed to donate $100 to the Museum of Danish America Archives. We

decided to not have a July meeting and to meet at Kelly Joy Restaurant in Lakeport on August 19th at noon.

We sang “Happy Birthday” to Ann Raven, and the meeting was adjourned. Pictures were shown of the “parade” at the home of Janice Bradley in Fort Gratiot, honoring her for her 90th Birthday. Because of the virus, no birthday party could take place to honor Janice.

Loris Coltson, secretary

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Our Danish Customs

by Donna Christensen Thomas, National DSS Historian Our son, Jason, finished his doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota in December and ended up spending a few months with us and then longer once COVID-19 hit (almost six months total). On Mother’s Day, he and my husband (unbeknownst to me) had planned to make æbleskiver, but I had already gotten up and prepared breakfast by the time they were getting up. So as Jason was ready to drive out to Stanford University in Palo Alto, California at the end of May, we decided that would be a great meal to have before he embarked. Over the past several years one or the other of our sons had learned and helped me make æbleskiver usually at Christmas time.

After quarantining, he moved into a large house which is occupied as a co-op by nine graduate or post-doctoral students. Most are new to the living situation since June or July. They have a well-executed plan for responsiblities within the household. Many of the meals are communal with assigned people to shop, cook and clean up, etc. We video chatted recently and he was anxious to relay that last Saturday one of the new residents shared their Jewish traditional meal of bagels, lox, cream cheese, etc for brunch. During the course of conversation someone was talking about hygge (but with very much hesitation as to how to pronounce it). Jason spoke up confidently, “Hooh-ga” and was able to talk about it with them. He also offered that the number of bagels were not quite enough to go around, so they divided them and ended up with “open-faced

sandwiches” !! He was sure to tell me about that knowing it would bring a smile as well as make his Mama proud!! The group was probably surprised that he was so knowledgeable of Danish things. Now, admittedly even after nearly forty years in the family my non-Danish brother-in-law and my husband insist on “putting a lid” on their sandwiches just to get a reaction from us! So, I guess, we don’t win them all! Ha! Ha! (These are not the beautiful, fancy open-faced sandwiches).

I’d like to think they wouldn’t do it then, but no guarantees!

I had attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota together. This institution has a Norwegian heritage. I remember being introduced to lefse, krumkake and other Norwegian delicacies by their families and for special occasions on campus. Although I had heard of them, they were totally new to me as I had never had them or seen them before. A couple of weeks ago, two of my college friends stayed with us for the weekend. I served them æbleskiver and taught them about the traditions surrounding them ...and returned the favor!

How often do you practice, display, teach or share some of our Danish traditions with others around you? I encourage you to make the effort to do so more often whenever possible!

Are there traditions that perhaps have “gone by the way-side” that could be revived and reintroduced?

Grant Applications Due The second round (August Round) of applications for the Betty Hansen Educational Grants are due August 31. These grants (up to $500 each) are available to members and children of members who are enrolled less than full-time at an approved school and have taken a course at that school. They are also available to members and children or members who are taking a seminar or course in Danish Language or Danish Culture/Heritage. There were two grants given out in the January Round. Look back in your March Newsletter to read about the recipients. For more information, see the Danish Sisterhood of America website or contact Nealna Gylling, National Trustee.

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1. False – Denmark is the southernmost country of all Scandinavia, is composed of the peninsula of Jutland, which extends north from Germany, two main islands, Zealand and Funen, and about 450-500 other islands, more than one hundred of which are inhabited. Greenland, the largest island in the world is also a Danish Possession. So, too are the seventeen Faroe Islands, located two hundred and fifty miles northwest of Scotland.

2. True – There are approximately 140,000 farms in Denmark today. Over half of the land is devoted to the cultivation of feed and grain crops. Ninety percent of the farmers’ gross income comes from animal products including butter, cheese, bacon, pork, poultry and eggs.

3. True – This capital island of about three thousand square miles, supports half of Denmark’s population. About 1.5 million live in and around the capital city of Copenhagen.

4. False – Queen Margrethe II assumed the throne on January 17, 1972 at the age of 32 years old. She is only the second woman ever to reign over Denmark. She is married to Prince Henrik and has two sons, Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Joachim.

5. True – The close ties between the Danes and Americans are symbolized by the Rebild Fourth of July celebration, which is held as a demonstration of international goodwill. The festivities are held each year in the amphitheater of the Rebild Hills in Aalborg on Jutland.

The celebration includes bands, ethnic dancing and speeches by famous Danes and Americans. Its annual event is held in recognition of the significant help provided by the United States in freeing Denmark from the Nazi conquest and providing funds through the Marshall Plan for its postwar recovery. **Data from the book Of Danish Ways by Ingeborg S. MacHaffie and Margaret A. Nielsen

5. Denmark is the only country outside of the United States to celebrate our Independence Day on the 4th of July 4. Queen Margrethe II is the 10th woman to reign over Denmark 3. Denmark’s population is approximately 5.6 million people with half living on the island of Zealand 2. Three fourths of the total land area of Denmark is devoted to agriculture 1. Denmark is a country composed of over 400 islands Answer each statement either True or False. Find the answers below upside down!

Game Time: True or False?

Stay Connected with Your Lodges During the Pandemic The pandemic these past few months has kept many of us at home, trying our best to stay safe and to keep others safe. Unfortunately, this does not allow us to gather together with our sisters and makes it difficult to find that feeling of sisterhood. I’ve compiled a few ideas for all of you to help us all stay better connected. Try some of them out with your lodges or come up with ideas of your own! And if you and your chapter are already finding ways to stay connected, please share them!

Pen Pals Start a pen pal program! Have a lodge leaders draw names out of a hat to pair you up with a fellow sister, then write letters or emails to one another!

Recipe Exchange Do you have a favorite recipe? Write it down and send it to a fellow sister in your lodge.

While we cannot gather for food, we can still share our love of it.

Food Exchange or Dinner Kits Pair up with one or more sisters and make a food item or meal to exchange. You can also make a dinner kit by preparing all the fixings and then dropping them off with instructions for another sister! I’ve even done this with some Danish food!

Danish History Take a peek through the digital archives at the Museum of Danish America or do research of your own to learn some Danish history, then share it with your lodges (and also the DSN!).

Start a Virtual Danish Language Club Do you speak Danish fluently? Think about starting a virtual Danish language course with your sisters who either don’t speak Danish or need a refresher! Being able to share a skill you have with others can be a rewarding and fun past-time.

Organize a Virtual Hygge Hour Some of your sisters have already begun hosting virtual hygge hours! Join one or start your own! You can do all sorts of things—chat with one another, share stories or poems, listen to a piece of music, play a game—the options are endless. All that matters is that it is very hyggelig!

Have more ideas? Send them to editor@danishsisterhood.org so we can share them with your fellow Sisterhood members!

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Signe Mortensen Hi, my name is Signe Mortensen and I am a rising senior at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. I am studying music education and my primary instrument is violin. I am originally from North Olmsted, Ohio where I live with my wonderful parents, and younger brother Luke.

At college I am involved in the symphony orchestra, chamber music and many other activities. I also teach violin lessons at Create More Music Studios. My dream is to teach high school orchestra, teach violin lessons and play in a community orchestra. My Danish culture is very important to me, and I have enjoyed traveling to Denmark a couple of times. I am very thankful for this scholarship, as it will help me attend college while taking out less loans.

Anikka Geistkemper My name is Anikka Geistkemper, and I will be studying pharmacogenomics at Manchester University in May. Currently, I am a chemistry student at the University of Washington in Seattle, and I am also an officer in the university’s Harry Potter Club. When I am not studying or planning club meetings, I play the piano and write stories. I have visited Denmark, and Copenhagen is one of my favorite cities. I am passionate about helping others and determined to make a difference in the world, and this scholarship will help me do both of these things.

Taryn Sanborn My name is Taryn Sanborn, I am the daughter of Angela Sanborn and Todd Sanborn from Fortuna, California. I attend Fortuna Union High School and will be graduating this May. I maintain a 4.43 overall GPA and over the past four years have completed a total of 8 Honors and Advanced Placement classes at Fortuna High School. I also have completed multiple college courses at College of the Redwoods. I am the Lieutenant Governor of Division 20 in the CNH District for KeyClub International. I am most passionate about sustainability and the environment. I do my part in helping in local cleanups and plans to study Environmental Science next fall. I have recently committed to University of California Davis and can not wait to see what amazing opportunities come my way. Thank you for the opportunity to pursue my goals in my educational career.

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Max Bieber Hello, my name is Max Bieber and I was born and raised in Dunwoody, Georgia. When I was growing up, I visited my mom’s home nation of Denmark several times and eventually got dual citizenship for both the USA & Denmark. Being a part of a community and group of people outside Dunwoody has impacted my life in countless ways. This year in May, I will graduate from Dunwoody High School and plan to attend Georgia College this fall. Over the years, I have been a member of various clubs and organizations. I have been teaching elementary-level Judaic studies for the past five years at my local synagogue. Currently, I am involved in scouts and I attend Troop 477 of Dunwoody, GA and have recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. I served several positions including patrol leader, troop guide, quarter master and successfully completed the National Youth Leadership Training program. I am still very close with my Danish family and friends and could not be more honored to be recognized by an organization that both my Mor and Mormor are members of. I wish to thank the Danish Sisterhood for their generosity and consideration, it is very much appreciated.

Bergen Evans Hello to the Danish Sisterhood of America! My name is Bergen Evans, and I have been awarded the Betty Hansen National Scholarship. I was born and raised in Colorado, enjoying many of the outdoor activities this state has to offer, including skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, and many more. Tennis has been my favorite thing to do in my free time for years now, as well as photography, volunteering, and being with friends and family. I am currently a second year student at the University of Colorado in Boulder, studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a designation in pre medicine. I hope to graduate at the University of Colorado and then continue my education in medical school. My grandmother introduced me to the Danish Sisterhood when I was little, and I was pleased to have become an official member in 2017. I am beyond grateful for the memories, as well as the connections I have made since then. I am very much so appreciative for the opportunities that have come out of being a member of Ellen Lodge #21, who have been very helpful whenever help was needed and have always welcomed me to the lodge meetings, which I find interesting and enjoyable. I am thrilled that I am being honored with this award. I would like to thank everyone for getting me to where I am today and continuing to help me through my education, I look forward to what my future has to bring.

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DSS Angel Member Status The Danish Sisterhood has a new and very special member status, the DSS Angels. This status belongs to those members that wish to gift their funeral benefit back to the Sisterhood. We have had some members in the past make the Sisterhood their beneficiary. We believe this is a generous and significant gift, and wish to honor them while we can, keeping a list of our current “Angels” posted. A couple of options are available: • A change of beneficiary to: Danish Sisterhood of America or, • A change of beneficiary to one of the national scholarship funds. Be specific, ie: Betty Hansen Scholarship, Past National Officers, Language Camp Grant, etc.

If you wish to change your status, please contact your lodge or the National Secretary for a Beneficiary Change Form. Your benefit does not need to be fully paid yet, and you would be expected to maintain your payments, as the Sisterhood will not receive the benefit until your passing. Those that do not have a funeral benefit as part of your membership category are welcome to participate by donating $1,000 to the Danish Sisterhood of America.

On behalf of our entire membership, we wish to thank and honor as our first Angels:

Lodge #

Name

166 168 126 188 75 22 15 12 177 125 171 102 149 187 177 81 81 165 90

Viola Wilson Joann Scott Dorothy Petersen Karin Plagens Sandra Nelson Carole Hodges Andrea Sue Welling Leih Elizabeth Haar Glenda Madrid Nancy J. Mayland Johanne Gade Diann Weinman Carol Smith Meredith Sorensen Marie Jaeger Christina Sallee Melissa Sallee Marie Fairbanks Constance Schneider

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