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Summer Sizzle Membership Recruitment Contest-
Sons of Norway Launches Blog!- Sons of Norway has launched a new blog that is currently following Marcia Stein, winner of the 2007 Norwegian Experience Recruitment contest, as she travels across Norway. Read about her exciting trip, see photos of the areas she’s visiting and learn about the history and modern culture of Norway!
Go to www.sonsofnorwayblog.blogspot.com, to read all about Marcia’s trip. Each day there are updates about what she’s doing, the exciting things she is seeing and comments from Marcia herself about the overall experience.
Norwegian Experience Membership Recruitment Contest- From January 1 through December 31, 2008, members who recruit new, dues-paying Sons of Norway members will be entered into a drawing to win a Norwegian Experience of a lifetime for two. What’s even better is that the winner and their guest will be able to select their own adventure!
Courtesy of Borton Overseas, the winner of the Norwegian Experience membership recruitment contest will have a variety of different guided tours and cruises in Norway from which to choose! Whether they prefer a more active tour of the country, or a relaxing, pampered cruise, Sons of Norway and Borton Overseas will work with the winner to provide the ultimate experience.
No matter which kind of travel experience the winner selects, they will travel in style on a complimentary 12-night Norwegian Experience including upgraded international air travel, deluxe accommodations, and U.S. $500 in spending money! In addition, the winner will enjoy an exclusive excursion to Hadeland Glassworks near Oslo, complete with a private guided tour to see how some of the world’s finest glass and crystal are made, an opportunity to blow their own glass, a special three-course lunch, and a NOK 1,000 gift certificate to purchase a keepsake from Hadeland’s glass shop, all compliments of Hadeland Glassworks.
Entering the contest is easy:
Recruiters must be current members of Sons of Norway to be eligible to participate and to win.
For each dues paying member recruited, the recruiter’s name will be automatically entered into the drawing to win a Norwegian Experience.
Dues paying Unge Venner, or members who have lapsed more than two years and individuals who have never been members are all eligible candidates for membership and will qualify the recruiter for the contest. Heritage members, dues exempt (family) Unge Venner and members who have lapsed less than two years will not qualify for an entry.
There is no limit to the number of entries allowed, so tell your members that they can recruit as many new members as possible to increase their chances of winning!
Membership applications for the new members, with the recruiter’s member number indicated, must be received at the Sons of Norway Headquarters by 12/31/08 to qualify for an entry.
Please share this information with your lodge and encourage your members to participate for the chance to win the Norwegian Experience of a lifetime.
New Norwegian Language Reading Comprehension Program- Sons of Norway is proud to announce a brand-new member benefit, Norwegian for Reading Comprehension. This unique online course focuses on reading Norwegian for general understanding. The program covers the many historical forms of the Norwegian language, and teaches innovative reading strategies for understanding anything from modern web pages to old immigrant letters. Click here to get started!
Norwegian for Reading Comprehension is best viewed using Firefox, or the most recent version of your web browser.
Norwegian for Reading Comprehension was written by Louis Janus of the Center for Advanced Research in Language Acquisition at the University of Minnesota and Sons of Norway Cultural Advisor Colin Keith Thomsen.
International Convention Trivia Challenge!- Think you know a lot about past International Conventions? Have some fun by taking the Trivia Challenge and see how your knowledge compares to other members!
Sons of Norway Visa with Travel Rewards Now Available- Earn one free reward point with every net purchase dollar charged, up to 10,000 points a month. Redeem points for free tickets on any airline, no blackout dates, seating restrictions, or zone restrictions. Or choose from other great rewards including merchandise and gift certificates from name brand retailers.
Renew Your Membership-
Sons of Norway Genealogy Guide Now Available- The Sons of Norway Genealogy Guide is a brand-new resource for members only. This guide describes the social history of the Norwegian emigration and goes on to describe in detail the most important genealogical resources and organizations out there. Whether you’re an old pro or just beginning, the Sons of Norway Genealogy Guide is a great, new member benefit.
Find Gift Items Today in the Sons of Norway Marketplace- The Sons of Norway Marketplace is dedicated to providing you with access to a number of Norwegian and Scandinavian gift and travel options.
Sons of Norway Convention Dates Announced- Below are the confirmed dates and locations of all 2008 District and International Conventions.
District Conventions:
District 1: 6/12-6/14 Mankato, MN
District 2: 6/18-6/21 Spokane, WA
District 3: 6/3-6/8 Virginia Beach, VA
District 4: 6/19-6/21 Grand Forks, ND
District 5: 6/11-6/14 Middleton, WI
District 6: 6/24-6/28 San Ramon, CA
District 7: 5/28-5/31 Port Alberni, BC
District 8: 6/12-6/15 Suldal, Ryfylke, Norway
International Convention:
8/27-8/30 San Diego, CA
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