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From the chair - pat bellingham
Svea Lodge has a calendar filled with wonderful activities, dedicated members, new members, and a renewed sense of our purpose; bringing the Scandinavian culture to our community. There is a lot happening so you'll need to visit our website often to keep up!
The trees aren't as green, the sky isn't as blue, and Kraftskiva is over for the year - sure signs that fall is on the way! Thank you to all who participated and organized a great summer full of activities.
As part of our Lodge responsibility, the Svea Officers have been meeting to review the By Laws. In any good organization, By Laws should be reviewed periodically to make sure that there is clear communication with its members. By Laws are a wonderful way to make sure that everyone understands the focus and direction of the group. On our website under the Members tab above, then Svea Member Documents, then Proposed Amendments you can find the draft version of our By Laws. Please take the time to review the highlighted sections. If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to our Recording Secretary, Judy Etzler. At our September meeting, we will review those highlights and any comments presented to Judy. There will NOT be discussion at this time. This meeting will be to introduce the changes. In October, there will be time to discuss changes. In November, the By Laws will be voted on.
Be kind to your neighbors, you never know who may need a kind word.
Pat
Midsommar June 21, 2025 Welcome Summer! Midsommar at Presque Isle State Park is always something special. This year was no exception. Everyone had a great time eating, welcoming new friends, singing, and yes, DANCING! I'm not sure we're quite ready for AGT but I was so proud of the many who tried. Next year we'll have the music down pat and then maybe we'll be ready to send in our video. Check out the NEWS tab at the top for more on the happenings at Midsommar! |
Vasa BreakfastSeptember 8, 2025 (due to Labor Day holiday, breakfast is moved ahead to the 2nd Monday, the 8th) 9:00 AM at Butch's Restaurant 3330 West 26th St Erie, PA
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Local Lodge Svea #296 meets on the third Sunday of the month at Luther Memorial Church, 225 West 10th Street, Erie, PA for general business meetings. General meetings include a short cultural program and of course, Fika! From May - August our meetings involve cultural activities in various community locations. We celebrate Walpurgis, Midsummer, Kraftskiva, Leif Erickson Day, and Santa Lucia Festival of Light. The Mission of Vasa Order of America is to promote our Scandinavian heritage. Our Order does not conflict with religious beliefs or common law - ALL are welcome!