Sons of Norway Racine/Kenosha Officers, Trustees, Counselors, Committee Members
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President Mike Palecek
Vice President Happy Youngs Financial Secretary Victor Mitmoen Treasurer Sonia Gatzke Newsletter Mary Graham Foundation Director Ann Marie Baldukus Trustees Beth Nelson Lois Byrd Rosemary Thompson Youth Director Michaela Decker Counselors Ola Hirth |
Community Outreach Michaela Decker
Cultural Programs Director Jeri Smith Greeter Rosemary Thompson Victor Mitmoen Marshall Diane Palecek Co-Sports Director Ruth Wieland Sunshine Cultural Program Committee Jeri Smith Rondi Jenkins Beth Nelson |
As Sons of Norway members, we share experiences of our Nordic culture. Our members include native Norwegians, Norwegian-Americans, Swedish-Americans, Danish-Americans and those of other nationalities who enjoy each other's company and have fun together.
The Nordlyset lodge was founded in 1917 and is named for the first Norwegian newspaper published in the United States. Nordlyset means "northern lights" and that publication helped immigrants understand American life. Some of our founders were instrumental in starting Racine County's first county park. Wind Lake's Heg Memorial Park honors Colonel Hans Heg, the highest decorated Norwegian-American killed in the Civil War.
Have some fun! Become a member. Visit one of our meetings.
You are welcome to visit any Sons of Norway - Racine/Kenosha meeting, held at the Racine Moose Lodge, 5530 Middle Road, Racine Wisconsin (near the corner of Douglas Avenue, 4-1/2 Mile Road and Middle Road). We have a light dinner at 5:45 pm, and our meeting runs from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We have regular meetings there in September, November, January, March, April and May.
