Editor’s Welcome

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Dear Sisters,

Some months it’s more difficult than others to write a greeting. There’s a lot in the world that can bring us down, worry us, and make us feel helpless. I think all of us are feeling that at this time in history, to some extent. But despite it all, I’ve found a few silver linings to focus on. I’ve been able to connect with friends and family near and far, who I normally wouldn’t connect with unless there were a special circumstance. I’ve even had several video calls with cousins in Denmark! I’ve also found more time to read and garden and take walks around my neighborhood. Slowing down and really soaking in the simple joys in life is uplifting. I’ve also gotten around to doing more cooking and baking, some old recipes and some new! I’ve seen many friends and family members doing the same...and have even seen some great Danish food being made! So let’s all try to remember to take care of ourselves as best we can. Let’s not feel shame in taking a day to relax or just exist. Let’s look for some little joys in life while also acknowledging the hurt that is surrounding us in our communities. Let’s stick together and help each other get through the tough times. Feel free to drop me a line anytime— editor@danishsisterhood.com

Be well, Sisters!

Until next time... Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

In this Issue

President’s Corner.............................................p 2 Editor’s Welcome..............................................p 3 How to Hold Zoom Meetings...........................p 5 New Partnership................................................p 6 Tivoli Lodge News............................................p 8 Historian’s Corner.............................................p 9 Rededication of Danes Hall.......................p 10-12

Youth Birthdays

Happy May Birthday to:

Names Etilyn Rock Addison Parise Elle Eggleston Laiyla Tidwell Emery Teague Lodge 4 36 68 117 131 Age 7 7 11 8 4

On the Cover

Title: The Porcelain Cow Created by Ronald Burns, photo by his wife, Edith Burns at the Amsterdam Airport. Submitted by: Karen I. Hansen

This cow was created by Ronald Burns who worked at the Royal Copenhagen factory in Copenhagen Denmark. Besides being on display in Amsterdam, it was on display at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and other countries as well. Mr. Burns is American born, however, after finding his life-long love, got married and lived in Copenhagen since 1965 where he still lives with his family and travels to many places sharing his works of art. Take notice of the blue plate design on the cow. Possibly you might have a piece of porcelain with his ”RB” Signature!

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NAME Cert # Lodge # Location Birth Date Birth Place Initiated Died Benefit Betty Jean Proper 23836 78 Troy NY 1.27.26 Westfield, MA 11.8.80 3.6.20 125. Phyllis Petersen 23458 173 Penn Yan, NY 7.11.33 Geneva, NY 4.17.76 3.2.20 250.

Membership Expansion

Welcome New Members!

LODGE 4 4 4 4 4 21 21 21 113 NEW MEMBER Lars Rasmussen Edward Keifer Cheryl Keifer James W. Keathley Jeanette Volquardsen Kimberly Davis E’Lise Christensen Bell Gwendolyn Bell Christine Rindone SPONSOR Bente Rasmussen Karen Vig-Keathley Karen Vig-Keathley Karen Vig-Keathley Charlotte Mogensen Andrea Thomsen Joanne Christensen Joanne Christensen Sylvia McParish

Resolution

Janeen Danielsen, 80, of Dike, Iowa passed away March 30, 2020 in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from Reinbeck High School in 1957 and operated Fair Weather Farm Nursery School out of her home. She served on the Dike School Board for 15 years, the Area Education Board for 10 years, and was the wedding coordinator at United Church of Christ in Cedar Falls. She is survived by her husband Dale of 61 years, a daughter Penni Hancock of Robins, and son Todd Danielsen of Elbeton, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Janeen was active in her local Sisterhoid Lodge 176, the Heartland District Danish Sisterhood (where she served as President in the 1990s), and attended National Conventions. She was the Lodge 176 delegate at the San Francisco Convention in 2011. Janeen’s enthusiasm for life touched many people, drawing them to her and whatever she had a passion for. Even on the way home from the San Francisco convention she was encouraging strangers to join lodges in their areas. She helped make aebleskiver for the annual lodge meetings and lodge anniversary cakes. Her beautifully decorated Christmas cookies were almost too pretty to eat. Children (and adults) enjoyed the Danish stories she read at those December meetings as well. She enjoyed wearing her Danish costume whenever possible. Janeen often took part in planning the programs for the lodge and district conventions that Dike hosted. A popular program was the skit she took part in as she played the part of Lena, exchanging humorous conversation with a fellow Sister dressed as Ole. Sadly, a year after returning from San Francisco, Janeen had a stroke that left her unable to communicate and take part in the active life she had enjoyed previously. She then became a resident at a Cedar Falls, Iowa care center until a few days before her death. All who knew her grieve her loss and the vibrancy she brought to all Danish Sisterhood events and her community. Our sincere sympathies go out to her family.