Editor’s Welcome

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

"Remember that the real essence of the fraternal spirit is to be ever mindful of the welfare of others, to bring cheer and gladness into other's lives." -Christine Miller, 1947 Supreme President

Dear Sisters,

The above quote can be found on the cover of this issue--the cover of the first issue of the Danish Sisterhood News, published in 1947. What Supreme President Christine Miller said about our organization's spirit 75 years ago remains the same to this day. The Sisterhood has not been without its hardships or stressors. The past two years clearly are an example of that. But even through difficult times or stressful meetings and big decisions, we keep that fraternal spirit strong through our involvement in this wonderful organization. Our newsletter has undergone many a change throughout its 75 years. We've transitioned between different editors, we've gone through several re-designs of the DSN's look, and we even jumped into the digital age with both a print and digital edition available to our members. I'm looking forward to our organization and the newsletter staying strong for the next 75 plus years, whatever the format. I hope each of you continues to enjoy the DSN and that you're celebrating its 75th anniversary by sharing it and the Danish Sisterhood with others in your lives. Please remember to send along lodge reports, events, historical articles, stories and more!

Until next time,

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor editor@danishsisterhood.com President’s Corner.........................................................p 2 Editor’s Welcome...........................................................p 3 Officer Corner..................................................................p 4 Lodge Updates...................................................p 5-7, 11 Historian's Corner..........................................................p 9 Butikken..................................................................p 12-13 Have an Upcoming Event?.......................................p 14

Youth Birthdays

Happy March Birthday to:

Names Thomas Keough Amerika Cole Phoebe Volious Zoe Edgington Macy Edgington Lodge 21 68 102 131 131 Age 10 10 6 14 14

On the Cover

Title: First issue of the DSN, 1947 Courtesy of: Danish Sisterhood archives, Museum of Danish America

On February 15, 1947, the first issue of the Danish Sisterhood News was published. As you can see, this is the cover of that first issue, highlighting a letter from the Supreme President and more reports from lodges.

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