DSS News October 2022

Danish SisterhoodNews

President’s Corner

Danish SisterhoodNews

www.danishsisterhood.com Volume 75, Number 10

Honorary Member Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

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

Christina Sallee, National President

Greetings to you all,

As you know the Danish Sisterhood hosted a trip to Denmark in August and it was absolutely fan tastic. It would not have been such a success without the our knowledgeable trip guide Benedikte Ehlers, our talented bus driver Jens Overgaard and reservations wizard Connie Schell. Tusind tak to all three of them. The trip would not have been possible without our Sisterhood members and their family and friends. We were a total of 47 people who had such a good time and camaraderie.

We started with 3 days in Copenhagen see ing many different sites from the Cathedral (Vor Frue Kirke) and Town Hall (Rådhuset) to the Little Mermaid and Frederiksborg castle in Hillerød.

Then we turned south to Germany and saw both the new and old border crossings (we all had our feet in Denmark and Germany at the same time), and visited the cathedral which displays the grave of Frederik I. We also went to Dannevirke, the old Dan ish fortification which played a large role in the Ger man-Danish border war, along with Dybbøl Mølle. We also went to Gråsten Castle, which was a favorite sum mer residence of Queen Ingrid, and now also of Queen Margrethe, who is very involved in the kitchen garden and the gardens from which the original Gravenstein apple was cultivated. We did get to taste the tart apple right off the tree. We rounded off our tour with a visit to Bjørnø which has all of 27 year-round inhabitants, and as we showed up the industrious children brought grapes, and other items for us to buy. It was a very relaxing and fun day, and trip overall.

The Sisterhood endeavors to host these Danish trips every 2 years, so please consider joining us on the next trip being planned for 2024. It is an experience I would want everyone to have, and I believe you will enjoy.

I also want to remind everybody that the del egate selection forms for the 2023 National Conven tion, has been sent out. Please complete and return to National Secretary Glenda Madrid.

The Board will be meeting in October for our Fall meeting, and I will report back to you in the No vember Newsletter.

Christina Sallee, National President

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National President: Christina Sallee, Lodge #81 16116 SW Deline Ct, Beaverton, OR 97007-3425 (503) 928 4494 president@danishsisterhood.com

National Vice President & Scholarship Chairman: Nealna Gylling, Lodge #186 1474 Floan Point Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401 612-390-1374 vicepresident@danishsisterhood.com

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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

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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

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Velkommen

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor

Dear Sisters,

I hope you are all well and enjoying the fall sea son. I recently had a fun conversation with a close friend who is traveling to Denmark for the first time. She is spending most of her time in Co penhagen and asked me all about what to do and what to eat! Of course, I had many suggestions. Everything from exploring the city by bike to vis iting Tivoli during its Halloween season to walk ing down Stroget. I made sure she knew to go to Danish bakeries for rundstykker and flodeboller. I also urged her to find a smorrebrod restaurant!

It was such a fun conversation, bringing me back to my travels to Denmark and I'm ex cited to live vicariously through her travels when she comes back with many stories. I encourage everyone to share their love of Denmark and any travels with others...who knows, maybe you'll inspire someone to visit!

As we approach the holiday season, I look forward to hearing all about each of your lodges' holiday activities and traditions. Please be sure to send in your Holiday Ads, photos and stories for submission and more!

Until next time,

Lauren C. Nielsen, Editor editor@danishsisterhood.com

In this Issue

Youth Birthdays

On the Cover

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Updates from Bluewater Mermaids

Greetings from The Bluewater Mermaids, Sarnia, ON./Port Huron,MI!

Fall has arrived here in Ontario and Michi gan. The temperature went from 30 degrees C to 16C overnight.

Our Ontario Sisters have met in person again Mar., Apr., May & June and now again in Sept. after a summer break.

It has been great to see each other and exchange stories. Unfortunately we have still not been able to see our US Sisters from Port Huron due to the Covid restrictions but it sounds like some restrictions will be lifted so we will be able to drive across the bridge to meet with our american sisters the end of October.

One of our founding sisters, Dina Knudsen turned 100 in August and 3 sisters went to help her family celebrate her. We were 18 people all to gether under a Danish Beach Tree in her backyard enjoying cold drinks and birthday cake.

She lives in a nursinghome and her son brought her home for the day.

We are thinking of you and hope you are all well.

Sincerely, Gitte Monteith, Correspondent Lodge #184

In Memoriam

NAME Cert # Lodge # Location Birth Date Birth Place Initiated Died Benefit Johanne Barbour 22060 136 San Diego, CA 11.13.34 Honolulu, HI 4.10.63 11.12.21

Doris Castro 1111 100 Marlette, MI 9.23.30 Marlette, MI 9.24.00 0 Barbara Sorensen 21713 12 New Haven, CT 1.5.32 New Haven, CT 4.6.60 8.14.22

Judith Mountfort 24837 21 Denver, CO 11.19.38 Denver, CO 10.28.92

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Updates from Danish SIsterhood Lodge #102, Des Moines, IA

In July 12 members of our lodge enjoyed a two hour trip on a Mississippi River Cruise. We bordered the Twilight River Boat at LeClaire, Iowa. Our guide told us about the river towns, commerce, and beauty around the area. Carol Rudisill treated us to Kringle and coffee. We were delighted to have 6 members from the Davenport lodge join us. It was a perfect day.

Our August meeting was held at our usu al place, the fellowship hall at Luther Memorial Church. Our attendance was good even though some of our members were on the SH trip to Den mark. We are anxious to hear their stories. We set the date for our Heartland District convention to be hosted by our lodge. The dates will be April 21, 22, 23. We were reminded of the National SH con vention October 6-8 in Minnesota. Next year will be a busy, exciting year. A card was sent to Laura Kacer as she is recovering from a broken ankle and surgery.

A lot of decisions were made in August con cerning our up coming convention. We sent our past monthly collections of $150 to the Museum of Danish America. Profits from our May Brunch of $225 was sent to the Salvation Army and an equal amount was sent to the museum. Our long time member Kirsten Lundgren had a 90th birthday. We sent a card to her and also to Joanne Henders en for their big days. We also sent a card to Joanne Rasmussen as she has not been feeling well. We are looking forward to eating out in October.

Except for a hail storm and severe damage for some of our sisters, we are beginning to have beautiful Fall weather.

NEW MEMBER IN LODGE #188

Recently, Bella Dupont joined Hygge Lodge #188 in Enumclaw, Washington, at the age of 5 months. She attended the August meeting of the lodge in August for all the members who had not met her prior to meet and greet her. It was a very enjoyable evening. Bella is a fourth generation member. We welcome her, and look forward to seeing her more in the future.

Carol Christiansen

News from Western Star Lodge #113, Grand Island, NE

We met at the home of Mike and Christine Rindone in Lincoln, Nebraska for our Sisterhood meeting. Christine prepared lunch with openfaced havarti cheese sandwiches, fruit, potato salad and mozzarella balls and tomatoes on skewers. Lunch was topped off with Danish rice pudding and fruit sauce with a chaser of coffee..

We had a special guest speaker, Anna Ackah from Ghana. Anna is a Doctor of General Medicine. She spoke about her life and family in Ghana and about the differences between life in Ghana and the United States. She graciously answered our many questions.

We had a short business meeting and invited everyone to attend our joint meeting and potluck with the Brotherhood on September 17th. We will finalize the plans for our Annual District Convention which will be held in Dan nebrog, Nebraska on October 22, 2022. The convention will be a one day event, The Brother hood and Sisterhood will have separate meetings in the morning. We will have a silent auction and will raffle off baskets. Entertainment will include a skit and cloggers from Grand Island, Nebras ka. A banquet, including Danish food catered by Whitefoot Catering and ice cream offered by Tim Hannibal, will be held in the evening.

Submitted by Christine Rindone, Lodge #113

Updates from Lodge #3

Lodge #3 Davenport, Iowa met on Sep tember 15th at the Clinton County Historical Society, Clinton, Iowa to celebrate the 138th anniversary of the organization of their Lodge!! There had been 10 members back on September 14, 1884 when Lodge #3 began. We are so very grateful for our many, many years of strength ening, maintaining and preserving our Danish heritage and traditions.

Sarah Bengtson, Doris Johansen, Jan Han sen, Mary Mussman, Jerry Johansen and Paulette Hansen celebrated with a delicious cake and a review of the Danish Monarchy talk that Jan Han sen had given previously.

Lodge #3 will be decorating a Danish Christmas tree for the Clinton Festival of Trees again this year, beginning December 2. We wish all of you a very happy, healthy Thanksgiving and Christmas season!

Paulette Fisher - Secretary Lodge #3

Resolution: Elsie Jante

It is with much sadness that the Dronning Margrethe Lodge #15 has said goodbye to a well -loved and respected member of our Lodge, Elsie Jante.

Elsie joined our Lodge on June 19, 1985. There are so many wonderful memories shared by our Lodge members of this amazing lady. In her obituary Elsie’s family wrote that their mother loved her Danish heritage. Happily she was able to make a trip to Denmark in 1983 where she got to meet three aunts and many cousins. After that first trip she got to make many more trips to Denmark, always returning with happy tales of her visits.

Elsie was married to Glenn Jante for 66 years prior to his passing four years ago. They had three children. In addition to her daughter, Marcia Jante, who is also a member of Lodge #15 and in 1999 became the National President of the Danish Sisterhood of America, Elsie’s daugh ter-in-law, Becky Jante, and her two grand daughters, Alaina and Linsy, are also members. Elsie was very proud.

Many members remember meeting at Elsie’s home for a wonderful Midsummer Festival where we burned the witch and set her sailing down the Fox River which ran behind her home. Those lucky enough to have enjoyed her fruit soup will not soon forget what a great cook she was.

Elsie was also a member of our hardanger

stitching group, attending those meetings over zoom. Modern technology did not hold her back. Her handiwork which she often donated to our Lodge silent auctions was always hotly contest ed.

Elsie attended many of the National Con ventions. Those attending some of the more re cent conventions will not forget the “parties” held in their rooms by Elsie and Marcia. Elsie knew how to have and share a good time. She always enjoyed a good cold shot of Akvavit and would tell you it was the “key to a long life.”

For the last several years Elsie was our Sunshine Chairman. There could be no better description of Elsie than “Sunshine.” There was always a smile on her face. She met life with a positive attitude and joy that was infectious. During the pandemic Elsie sent a monthly card to every lodge member who was enduring the difficult time alone or anyone who might need a greeting during difficult times. She included notes and a little information about Denmark and the Danes. The recipients of those cards often called Elsie to let her know how much they meant to them.

According to Elsie’s daughter, Marcia Jante, Elsie was “passionate” about the Danish Sisterhood. Even in the final days of her life, she kept items with Sisterhood memories close by. Elsie was 95 years old at the time of her passing. We will miss her, her always friendly demeanor and, of course, that warm smile.

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Historian’s Corner

Long Live the Queen!

by Donna Christensen Thomas, National DSS Historian

With the death of England's Queen Eliza beth II, many of us learned more about the Brit ish royal family and the monarchy itself as we watched the traditional process unfold before us. Did you realize that Denmark's Queen Margrethe was celebrating her fifty years on the throne at the same time? I hadn't. The women were third cousins through Queen Victoria's line, but also considered one another as friends.

I found an article at insider.com written by Marie Noyen that compared several things that the monarchs had in common. A summary of that article follows.

Both women came to the throne at a young age due to the untimely deaths of their fa thers who were died quite young. In 1952, Eliza beth II was just 25 when her father, King George VI, died.

The historical explanation found in the book Insight Guides, Window on the World: Denmark. Margrethe was born on April 16th, 1940, a week after the Nazis occupied Denmark, as was regarded as a welcome ray of light break ing through the darkness of was. No-one then imagined she would ever rule the country: the Danish constitution specified male inheritance of the throne, and it was not until 1953 that the law decreed that a woman could ascend if there were no male heirs. The constitutional change was rat ified by referendum, so that Margrethe became the first Danish Queen to be elected by the popu lation. She was 13 when she became heir-appar ent. She has two younger sisters, Benedikte and Anne-Marie.

In 1972, Margrethe inherited the title after her father, King Frederik IX, died of compli cations of pneumonia, when she was 32. Both were the eldest daughter and subsequently took their place on the throne. She had been studying economics at Royal Central university. She and Henrik had both of their sons as well by this time, Crown Prince Frederik in 1968 and Prince Joa chim in 1969.

Queen Elizabeth had celebrated 70 years

on the throne last spring and died at the age of 96. With her death as Europe's longest-reigning monarch. Queen Margrethe II, age 82, inherited that designation. Her celebration of fifty years on the throne had begun, but was abbreviated as they deferred to Queen Elizabeth's funeral and all of its traditions. Reportedly, Queen Margrethe's was the first letter to arrive in the United King dom to express sympathy and offer comfort to the royal family.

Both Queens had long marriages. Then a child, Princess Elizabeth, met Philip in 1936, mar ried in 1947. They were nearly always seen to gether in public. He died at the age of 99 in April 2021. Similarly, Margrethe had met her beau at a dinner party in London in 1965, They had been married fifty years until Henrik died at age 83 in 2018.

Both husbands struggled to be in their wives' shadows as their spouse and companion. Prince Phillip admitted to feeling emasculated early on, but eventually appeared to ease into his role and never outwardly expressing dislike for his role.

Prince Margrethe's husband was much more outspoken in his desire to be equal. Al legedly, at one point indicated that he didn't want to be buried alongside her, "If she wants to bury me with her, she must make me a king consort." [rather than Prince consort]. "Consort" refers to the spouse or companion of a reigning monarch. The Queens' personal habits were noted. While Queen Elizabeth loved a cocktail and may have had a few a day, Queen Margrethe is said to be an avid smoker, some have dubbed her the "Ashtray Queen." Amounts and extent of the "vice" enjoyed are unclear, but when asked about her smoking, she has been reported to say: " I have no problem."

Both queens enjoyed pursuing hobbies. Queen Elizabeth enjoyed horse riding throughout her life since age three. She owned as many as 100 horses in a given year and even raced them competitively. Queen Margrethe has been cos

Historian’s Corner (cont.)

tume and set designer. She has also illustrated and translated books under a pseudonym.

The monarchs also shared a love for color ful and sometimes eccentric attire. Both showed an appreciation for bold, extravagant fashion during their lifetime. Vogue magazine even named her an "unsung style heroine" in 2020. Danish designer Julie Brøgger told the publica tion that Queen Margrethe "doesn't care what anybody thinks. She has this dramatic vision of how you can affect the public's perception of you through your clothes."

With her death, Queen Elizabeth knew the throne would continue with her descendants: King Charles III, Prince of Wales William, then George The line of succession is widely known. She was survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Similarly, Margrethe and Henrik's son Crown Prince Frederick, born in 1968, is set to inherit the throne after she dies, according to Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Af fairs website. His son Christian, age 16, is second in line. Queen Margrethe has two sons, and eight grandchildren.

Both monarchs have enjoyed widespread popularity and have served their nations well over their long reigns. They had to juggle the demands of private life, family, and public life and their nation's role in this ever-changing world. Each has brought honor and respect to the phrase "Long live the Queen!

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ARCHITECTURE IN

Portland Towers was the first building to be finished in the new neighbourhood Århusgadekvarteret in Nord havn. With their 52 meters’ height, the towers are some of the tallest buildings in Nordhavn, but what’s really interesting about them is their shape. The Portland Towers are former industry silos that was built back in 1979 and used to store cement – something you can’t tell from the ultra-modern design they feature today. In 2013-14, the old silos went through a hefty transforma tion, and today they serve as eco-certified offices with a stunning 360-degree view of Copenhagen and the Sound. During the reconstruction, the new office build ing was attached to the exterior of the existing cement silos, where it now hovers 24 meters above ground. The original interior houses the reception, stairs and ele vator to the top, where the building's canteen offers a panoramic view of the city. Since Portland Towers is an office building, the inside is not accessible to the public, but you can of course admire it from the outside, if you decide go on an architectural adventure in Copenha gen's new urban area.

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National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet is Northern Europe’s largest aquarium with thousands of animals and seven million liters of water. The building’s architecture was inspired by the circulating currents of the whirlpool. From the entrance, the visitor steps into the vortex of the whirlpool – the round lobby – and is drawn inside the spiral towards the 53 aquariums and installations. The building is located directly facing the Øresund and is surrounded by a circular reflection pool. National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet is thus encircled by water on all four sides. As Northern Europe’s largest and most modern aquarium, National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet is located at a cen tral traffic junction close to the Metro, train connections, the motorway, and Copenhagen Airport. In other words, it is difficult to overlook National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet whether you are arriving by land, water, or by air. The entire floor space of Denmark’s new aquarium, National Aquari um Denmark, Den Blå Planet on Amager, is approx. 10,000 m2. The outdoor area covers 2,000 m2 in addition to parking facilities. Architect and lead consultant for the project: 3XN A/S.

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COPENHAGEN

Spectacular and innovative in the true sense of the words. That’s Amager Bakke / Copenhill – the artificial ski slope and recreational hiking area that opened in October 2019, built on top of the new waste management centre. You can bring out your ski and snowboard and head down the slopes at Copenhill. You can bring your own equipment, or you can rent some from the local shop Steep and Deep where the experts will be ready to help you. Just like at more traditional ski sport destinations, you can of course finish your day on the slopes with afterski at Copen hill’s very own café and afterski bar. If you are not much of a skier, you can also try the hik ing trail that goes all the way along Copenhill’s roof. At Copenhill, you will also find the world’s highest climbing wall of 85 meters, where certi fied climbers can test their skills. Combined, the playful design and the ski slope on top will be an all new way to think urban resource handling and build waste-to-energy plants that are actually welcomed by the inhabitants. ARC is one of the steps towards Copenhagen’s goal of becoming the world’s first carbon neutral capital.

Cirkelbroen (The Circle Bridge) connects the areas around Copenhagen Harbour. In August 2015, the pedestrian bridge Cirkelbroen opened for public use. Here, it makes everyday life easier for Copen hagen’s biking commuters as it connects Copen hagen area Christiansbro and Appelbys Plads. The bridge consists of five differently sized circular platforms, each with its own mast, and it is from these circular platforms, the name of the bridge arises.

Besides the obvious functional benefit of the harbour’s new architectural landmark, the beautiful design with the five masts resembles a ship by the quay as a reference to Copenhagen’s shipping history.

Cirkelbroen encourages bicycles and pe destrians to reduce their speed and just take a small break, but on a larger scale, the circle refers to the circle drawn by inner city of Copenhagen, which the bridge helps to complete by connecting the Christiansbro area to Appelbys Plads.

Behind the design of the bridge is world-renowned and award-winning Danish-Is landic Olafur Eliasson. During his career as an artist, he has held solo exhibitions in Copenhagen, New York and Berlin among many other places, and of course, he has made many installations, artworks and architectural design all over the world, now including Cirkelbroen.

Camp Grants Thank Yous

The Sisterhood gave me a camp grant to attend a week at Skovsøen, the Danish lan guage village at Concordia Language Villages.  It's on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji MN.  I'm 8 and was the youngest camper of about 30.  We worked hard to learn about Denmark and experi ence as much as we could in a week.  The fun niest was our last evening celebrating holidays.  We had Fastelavn and Jul together and burned the Nisse because we didn't have a witch.  It was a great camp!  I hope to go again next year for 2 weeks.

Thanks for helping me go to this great camp!

Sister Gwendolyn Bell Ellen Lodge #21

Dear Danish Sisterhood, Thank you very much for selecting me to receive a National Camp Grant! This summer, I used it to attend Creepy Crawler day camp and Tennis camp. Both were offered through Urban dale, Iowa Parks and Recreation.

At Creepy Crawlers I had fun learning about and catching bugs. We also got to hunt for frogs!

At Tennis I learned the basics and was told I have a natural backhand.  Thank you again, I had so much fun!

Phoebe Volious (Elizabeth Volious-Mother)

Thank you very much for the National Camp Grant. I used the grant for my registration for the Drake Women’s Basketball Camp. I learned many different basketball skills and won the Hus tle Award on the last day of camp. I had so much fun and I met a lot of new friends.

Thank You!

Sophia Anderson Lodge #102

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 schol arship funds. Be specific, ie: Betty Hansen Scholarship, Past National Officers, 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'd 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 can participate by donat ing $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 # 166

Name

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

Lodge # 102 15 125 177 15 166 126 15 142 165 177 86 15 15 90 177 185

Name

Susan R. Fisher Lou Ann Jensen Hanne Skaarup Else Lassiter Pamela H. Ruben Carolyn Sias Ruth M. Brigden Kristine Huss Seena Drapala Margaret Wetzel Verina Farrell Lorraine Buchanan Janice L. Schneider Debra Spotz Vicki Bousquet Marianne Larsen Bente Bob

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