Officer Corner

Tools to begin a fresh start in 2022 Glædelig jul og godt nytår!

Do you have a Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram or LinkedIn account? Lodges who adopt social media may benefit from increased interaction, two-way communication and improved relationship with fellow sisters. The coronavirus has changed the way we have communicated in the last two years. During that time we no longer had face to face meetings or host large events, instead we were left with only one option virtual events. The Zoom platform helped us host a variety of these events. Depending on where you currently meet some of us still have to use a virtual meeting. I think mixing the way you meet in person or virtual throughout the year is something to consider. When my lodge held our Zoom meetings we had sisters attend who usually could not attend in person, either due to distance or health concerns. This might help to encourage more members to attend your meetings. Ideas you can use when you hold a virtual meeting:

Power point presentations • What are the traditions in Denmark • History of the Danish royal family • Hygge • Danish Inventors • What Denmark is famous for • Why is Denmark reported to be one of the happiest countries in the world?

Event ideas • Æbleskiver breakfast • Frickadellar or smørrebrød luncheon • Bingo • Lucia procession, Danish Christmas Service or Juleaften party • Fastelavn party

In person meeting ideas • Flower arranging (do you know a florist) • If you have a kitchen, teach different Danish recipes • Meet somewhere for lunch or dinner • Show and Tell bring something about your Danish heritage • Bring in a map of Denmark put pins on the towns your members or their family is from • Make a craft • Cookie or recipe exchange • End your meeting with a Danish pronunciation lesson

When you’re planning your meetings for 2022 remember the mission of the Danish Sisterhood. When the National officers meet for their board meeting we always begin the meeting reciting our mission statement. “The mission of the Danish Sisterhood of America is to strengthen, maintain and preserve the Danish heritage and traditions for future generations”. I have only given you a fraction of ideas you can use when planning your meetings. Search the internet to help with ideas. Please reach out to myself or any National board member for assistance at any time.

Karen Vig-Keathley National Trustee, Membership trustee3@danishsisterhood.com

Members: Assessment #1394 for the month of January is due and payable to your local Treasurers before January 31, 2022. Lodge Treasurers: Assessment #1394 for the month of January 2022, is due and payable to the Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood immediately following your January meeting. Assessments for the year 2022 will follow in order with December 2022 assessment # being #1405.