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FROM THE CHAIR
Hälsningar!
Svea Lodge #296 WELCOMES YOU to our website. It is a work in progress. There is so much information shared on our website, we know you'll need to visit it several times.
One work in progress is the Cultural Resources menu under the Members tab. We have begun a repository of recipes, media/videos, Scandinavian crafts, a listing of books by Scandinavian authors that have been read by members of the two book clubs. We hope it is a useful way of sharing our traditions and heritage. It is for Members Only and you must have a user name and password to log in. If you need help getting that done, let our Membership Committee know - Pat Bellingham, Lisa Davis, or Kathy Williams.
The second feature can be found on the Svea Store. Sport your Svea swag with a new T-Shirt - short or long sleeved. Presently, we are offering the Washed Denim Blue. You may pay ahead of time on line or receive an invoice and pay when we have enough shirts ordered (we need 36 to have the work done) and delivered. Thank you to Martha Stickner for coming up with the designs that we were able to choose from and then working with a local company, Leadhead Screenprinting.
AS PROMISED, our website now has the capability to accept on-line payments for dues, events, and donations! If you are interested in joining Svea, go to the Membership Tab, click on the dropdown menu Membership Application for instructions on getting the application and the link to use the Affinipay payment feature. If you are Renewing, go to the Membership Tab and click on the dropdown menu Renew. You'll be directed to the payment feature information connected to current members. If you prefer to use cash or checks, we continue to honor that as well!
If there is something that you would like featured in our News or a program you would like to see, please let us know through Contact Us or better yet - join in at an event! We would love to see you.
Sköt om dig!
Pat
Chair, Svea Lodge #296
Erie, PA
Our 60th Biannual Convention for Pennsylvania District #9 will be held September 27-29, 2024
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at the beautiful Geneva-on-the-Lake Convention Center, Geneva, Ohio!
In addition to the Business portion of our Convention, delegates, officers, friends and family will be able to enjoy activities like zip lining, yoga, swan paddle boats on the grounds of the Convention Center. But, also available in downtown Geneva on the Lake will be their annual Grape Festival, exploring all things Grape! Come and be part of this epic event - expanding our Scandinavian heritage through Local Lodge support and enjoying the camaraderie of our Lodge Members!
Registration information is available now on the Local Lodge Websites, through your Local and District Officers as well as the District Site. To download a copy of the Convention Registration Packet, click:
60th Biennial Convention Registration final 7-6-24.pdf
or scan this QR Code:
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Everything you need to know about registering, payments, activities, and the banquet is in the packet. There are 3 ways to register; QR code, registration link, or paper. And 3 ways to pay; Check, Affinipay, or Zelle. If you have any questions, contact Pat Bellingham.
Vasa BreakfastBreakfast will resume Thursday September 12, 2024 9:30 AM at Butch's Restaurant 3330 West 26th St Erie, PA
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| Join us now to become a member. Members must be 14 years of age but younger children are always welcome to participate! You can attend all of our activities. You will receive our Newsletter so you can stay informed about what is happening within the Svea Lodge. Check out Our Story - Member Benefits to see what's in it for you! Join us now!
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OTHER INTERESTING EVENTS TO DO WITH SVEA FRIENDS IN NWPA OHIO & NY
Sunday Tureen at SommerLyst Park each Sunday through September! Or try Bingo with our Danish Friends on September 14th at 7PM
Scandinavian Culture Days in Jamestown will resume the first Saturday of the month beginning in October and lasting through May 2025. The classes and programs meet at Jamestown Community College.
Phrase of the Month:
A Swede doesn’t say everything is fine, they tell you there is “no danger on the roof”: Ingen fara på taket.
(Not unlike a previous phrase - there's no cow on the ice: Ingen ko på isen.)
Courtesy: Matador Network
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A Trip of a Lifetime!
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