Danish Sisterhood Online Archival Campaign (cont.)

our past is also an investment in our future. Our joint Sisterhood and Museum Committee is hoping to raise our first installment of $15,000 by September 30, 2023 so we can begin the project in January 2024. The committee is going to share the fundraising success at the National Convention in October!

All donations and pledges should be sent to: Museum of Danish America

2212 Washington St.

Elk Horn IA. 51531

Attn: Sisterhood Online Archive Campaign Checks are payable to Museum of Danish America and are tax deductible.

Questions? Contact the Museum of Danish America Development Office at 712-764-7001.

Updates from Ellen Lodge #21, Denver, CO

Spring has sprung. Along with daffodils has come plenty of rain. This May did not break a record, but it is among one of the wettest Mays Colorado has experienced. The weather has not hindered Ellen Lodge Sisters gathering for meetings, crafts and special celebrations.

The 2023 National Convention is just months away, and Malinda Ringo has been selected for our delegate and Chris Hix will be the alternate. The Sisters have been busy making crafts to sell at the convention, so don’t forget to visit our booth while in Minnesota. Have you ever attempted to make a Kransekage? Mindy Brown showed a video from the Nordic Cuisine series giving step by step instructions. It looked so easy although time consuming. But, none of us believed the “easy” part. I want to know how many times it took her to make this perfect video. I for one, will let someone else make it, and I’ll enjoy eating. We all did just that a few years ago when Pia Edgar made one for our October luncheon. She brought pictures of the ones she has made for special occasions, including her son’s wedding. I will leave the making of the Kransekage to the professionas. In March the DSS National Board had their Spring meeting in Denver. They were able to have a short Thank you to the Board and thank you to Ellen Lodge 21 representatives: President Birgitte Jappe Ross, Vice President Ethel Jergensen Evans and the new NE-CO District President, Joanna Christensen

The Museum of Danish America is celebrating their 40th anniversary. They will be celebrating throughout the year in different locations around the United States.

On May 21, MoDA hosted a luncheon in Denver, sponsored by Mindy Brown and her husband Rich. The Nissebo was a perfect location for the celebration with an attendance of 50, where song, food, spirits, and plenty of hygge was enjoyed by all

Now, for the special celebration of the year. Our dear Inge Nagata turned 100 years old on June 1. Her sash read 100 and Fabulous and that definitely describes Inge. She plays bridge, comes to all our meetings (if she’s in town) and craft sessions, is still active on the Board, goes to Central City (“up the hill”) to gamble. She is amazing and is loved by all. On May 27 she was the hostess of her 100th year celebration at Mount Vernon Country Club with members in attendance from her Bridge club, Ellen Lodge 21, Denver Danes, her wonderful family and friends. On May 31 our lodge surprised her with another birthday celebration. There were 18 in attendance, Including her daughter in-law Barbara and her granddaughter Nikki. As always, the members of our lodge put together a beautiful table and a scrumptious Danish Luncheon. A toast was made to Inge, and she in turn, toasted the Ellen Lodge Sisters.Here’s to the years to come. She has been a blessing to all, and we are all so grateful for having her in our lives.

Submitted by Chris Jensen Hix