2019 – Sons of Norway

Reinstating Members

If someone whose membership has lapsed wants to become a member again, they are referred to as a reinstating member. A member can reinstate their membership in any of the following ways...

By Sons of Norway|May 26th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Comments Off

Pins, Certificates and Plaques

Sons of Norway has many different pins, certificates and plaques available to recognize membership achievements and milestones. Some are sent automatically from Sons of Norway Headquarters, while others are ordered by a lodge officer, typically the Financial or Membership Secretary.

By Sons of Norway|May 24th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|1 Comment

Web Tip: Use Your Phone or Tablet to Sign Up a New Member

It’s easy to sign up a new member using your phone or a tablet. Just follow these simple steps. Make sure you bring your tablet to your next community event and invite new members! To start, click on the menu button from your mobile device and select Join/Renew. Want to bring a copy of this with you to [...]

By Sons of Norway|May 23rd, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: web tips|Comments Off

Sign-up Success: 3 tips to help your newest members avoid unexpected delays when joining

1. Join form: Is all of the new member information is printed clearly? Please ask the new member to verify that their street and apartment or unit # on the form is complete, so that new member welcome kits are not returned to headquarters by the Post Office as an undeliverable or unknown address.

By Sons of Norway|May 6th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Comments Off

Heritage Members Turning 16

Previously, Heritage members who turned 16 would receive one of four cards instructing them how to transition to the next membership category, Unge Venner. As a part of the simplified dues structure approved at the 2016 International Convention, this membership category for members 16 to 23

By Sons of Norway|May 6th, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: heritage members, Unge Venner|Comments Off

Community Service and Fraternal Event and Hour Tracking

During the year, lodge secretaries are asked to track their lodge’s activities and volunteer hours. This information from each lodge is compiled and reported to members and other interested parties in the Sons of Norway Annual Report. In addition, the American Fraternal Alliance, our government advocate, uses this information to help us keep our tax-exempt status. Paper forms were mailed out [...]

By Sons of Norway|May 3rd, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: FraternalsGive, volunteering|Comments Off

Has Your Lodge Ordered a Free Scandinavian Spark Kit yet?

Use the kit to help you draw more interest in Nordic heritage, culture and our exclusive Cultural Skills Programs like Genealogy and Family history. The Scandinavian Spark Kit includes a vintage map poster, along with tips and ideas for promoting your lodge and attracting more members.

By Sons of Norway|May 3rd, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|Tags: spark kit|Comments Off

Member Alert: Spam Emails

It has recently come to Sons of Norway’s attention that some of our members have received suspicious emails that at first glance appear to be from Sons of Norway, but are not.

By Sons of Norway|May 2nd, 2019|Categories: 2019, Resource Blog|1 Comment

Build a Buzz: Create more awareness of your lodge events and attract new members…

Stein Fjell lodge of Loveland, CO Your lodge celebrations and activities are the sweet honey that gets people buzzing about Sons of Norway. It’s easy to promote your lodge events, fun meeting programs and community service activities by adding them to the Sons of Norway Events page on our website. There are many different activities you can post – [...]