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Photo Gallery: Lodge Svea No. 253
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Glenn Sweitzer |
Luciafest 2017 - upside down... Lucia |
Luciafest 2017 - Santa |
Luciafest 2017 - Santa |
Luciafest 2017 - Santa |
Luciafest 2017 - Lucia Recessional |
New Svea 253 Sign |
September 2017 fika meal |
September 2017 meeting - John Bevelhimer |
September 2017 meeting - Lodge Charter |
Kraftskiva 8-6-17 |
Kraftskiva 8-6-17 |
Kraftskiva 8-6-17 |
Kraftskiva 8-6-17 |
Kraftskiva 8-6-17 |
Kraftskiva 8-6-17 |
Kraftskiva 8-6-17 |
May 2017 meeting |
May 2017 meeting |
May 2017 meeting |
May 2017 meeting |
February 2017 meeting |
January 2017 meeting |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Luciafest - December 2016 |
Fourth Tuesday Luncheon - 1-24-2017 |
Paul Halverson - November 2016 meeting |
Business meeting November 2016 |
October 2, 2016 meeting - Jeanne M. Dams |
October 2, 2016 meeting - Jeanne M. Dams |
October 2, 2016 meeting - Jeanne M. Dams |
October 2, 2016 meeting - Jeanne M. Dams |
October 2, 2016 meeting - Jeanne M. Dams |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
September 11, 2016 meeting - Vikings |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Kraftskiva - August 7, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Midsommer - June 25, 2016 |
Vasa Member to Know, Amy Johnson |
June 6, 2016 National Day |
June 6, 2016 National Day |
June 6, 2016 National Day |
June 4, 2016 National Day |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
May 1, 2016 meeting |
April 10, 2016 meeting |
April 10, 2016 meeting |
April 10, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
February 7, 2016 meeting |
January 3, 2016 Meeting Poster |
February 7, 2016 Meeting Poster |
Luciafest 2015 Meeting Poster |
November 1, 2015 Meeting Poster |
January 3, 2016: Ulf Jonas Bjork |
January 3, 2016: Ulla Williams leads the meeting |
January 3, 2016: John Bevelhimer, Marvin Anderson, Faye Bevelhimer, and Ulla Williams |
January 3, 2016: Brenda Miller, Marvin Anderson, and Ulla Williams |
January 3, 2016: John Bevelhimer, Marvin Anderson, and Ulla Williams |
January 3, 2016: Recording Secretary Brenda Miller |
January 3, 2016: Refreshment Table Centerpiece |
January 3, 2016: Ulf Jonas Bjork |
January 3, 2016: Ulf Jonas Bjork |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Lucia Sarah Bjork Griffith |
December 6, 2015: Lucia Banquet and Celebration |
December 6, 2015: Lucia Banquet and Celebration |
December 6, 2015: Lucia Banquet and Celebration |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prizes #9 and #10 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Spinning Wheel |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prizes #3 - #8 |
December 6, 2015: Lucia Banquet and Celebration |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #1 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Spinning Wheel |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Spinning Wheel |
December 6, 2015: Christmas Tree |
December 6, 2015: Lucia Banquet and Celebration |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Beverage Table |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Beverage Table |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Julbord / Buffet Table |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Julbord / Buffet Table |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Julbord / Buffet Table |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: The Latvian Center Entrance |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #10 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #9 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #8 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #7 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #6 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #5 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #4 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #3 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #2 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prize #1 |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Julbord / Buffet Table |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Julbord / Buffet Table |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Raffle Prizes |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Three wheat sheaves provided by Judy Spencer |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Tables Of Attendees |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Lucia Sarah Bjork Griffith |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Lucia Sarah Bjork Griffith |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: A Lucia Candelabra |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: The Svea Singers |
December 6, 2015 Lucia Fest: Douglas Krantz and Alec Bevelhimer run the raffles |
December 6, 2015: Lucia Fest Collage Of Images |
November 1, 2015: Marvin Anderson's Treasurer's Report |
November 1, 2015: Nancy Anderson and Jay Hook |
November 1, 2015: Nancy Anderson's presentation on Icelandic Horses |
November 1, 2015: The Smorgasbord Table |
November 1, 2015: Enjoying the Smorgasbord Table |
October 4, 2015: Chairman Jean Tygum presides over the meeting. |
October 4, 2015: Douglas Krantz and the ABBA program |
October 4, 2015: Jan Alfredson's runner decorates the FIKA table |
October 4, 2015: Svea #253 members gathering for the fika. |
October 4, 2015: Scott Clarkson, Janet Ratts, Marty Lindgren, and Katherine Gagne at the FIKA table |
October 4, 2015: FIKA table |
September 13, 2015: Timothy Ogrentz speaks to Svea #253 |
September 13, 2015: Edward Hultgren presented |
September 13, 2015: Books from Icelandic Mystery Writers |
September 13, 2015: The smorgasbord table. |
September 13, 2015: Glenn Carlstrand, Linnea Ogrentz, and Timothy Ogrentz |
August 2, 2015: Andris Berzins and Jean Tygum at Kraftskiva |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Swedish tablecloth and decorations |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva decorations on the buffet table |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva attendees gathered |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Iva Lynn, Jay Hook, Lori Lynn, and Jodi Barth |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Marvin Anderson, Carol S., Daniel Anderson, and Charlotte Swenson |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Laura Duff (right) |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Jean Bang, Kirsten Grosz, Jenne Swain, Jean Tygum, and Dennis Danielson |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva appetizer buffet |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva dessert buffet |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva salad buffet |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva main course buffet |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva salads and sides buffet |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva salad buffet |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Greg and Pearl MacLennan, Edward Hultgren, and Drew Bevelhimer |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Greg MacLennan, and Alec and Drew Bevelhimer |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Douglas Krantz |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Eija Vesterqvist and Douglas Krantz |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva; Pearl MacLennan |
August 2, 2015: Kraftskiva |
June 21, 2015: Swedish Flag pinata at Midsommar |
June 21, 2015: Douglas Krantz played accordion at Midsommar |
June 21, 2015: Decorating the Maypole at Midsommar |
June 21, 2015: Ingrid Childs decorates the Maypole |
June 21, 2015: Hannah Lindgren at Midsommar |
June 21, 2015: Marvin Anderson at Midsommar |
June 21, 2015: Midsommar decorated table |
June 21, 2015: Midsommar pot - luck dinner |
June 21, 2015: Midsommar pot - luck dinner |
June 21, 2015: Midsommar dinner |
June 20, 2015: Chellberg Farmhouse, Portage, Indiana |
June 20, 2015: Chellberg Farmhouse, Portage, Indiana |
June 20, 2015: Chellberg Farmhouse, Portage, Indiana |
Svea #253 celebrated Swedish National Day |
Boats outside Rick's Cafe Boat Yard |
Svea #253 members and friends celebrated Swedish National Day |
Lou Anderson, Jean Tygum, Joella Hultgren, and Marvin Anderson |
Edward Hultgren and LaVonne Heighway |
Jenne Swain, Ulla Williams, and Marvin Anderson |
Joella Hultgren and Lou Anderson celebrate Swedish National Day |
District 8 Officers for 2015 - 2016 |
District 8 Officers for 2015 - 2016 |
Iva Lynn, Linda Christensen, Edward Hultgren, Joella Hultgren, Dennis Danielson, and Carol Clarkson |
Dennis Danielson, Carol Clarkson, Scott Clarkson, Jean Tygum, and Marvin Anderson |
Chaplain Marvin Anderson watches the Flag Ceremony |
PDM Linda Christensen watches the Flag Ceremony |
Iva Lynn, Linda Christensen, and some special guests |
Iva Lynn, Linda Christensen, and some special guests |
Iva Lynn watches the New Delegates |
Marvin Anderson, Carol Clarkson, Iva Lynn and the New Delegates |
Marvin Anderson, Carol Clarkson, Iva Lynn and the New Delegates |
Iva Lynn watches the New Delegates |
New Delegate Carol Atherton - Clarkson |
PDM Linda Christensen and Chaplain Marvin Anderson |
PDM Linda Christensen and Chaplain Marvin Anderson |
Chaplain Marvin Anderson |
PDM Linda Christensen at the Convention |
Jay Hook's display in the Cultural Room |
Cultural Room, with Jay Hook's display in the background |
Lou Anderson, Marvin Anderson saying the Swedish Grace, and Scott and Carol Clarkson |
Edward Hultgren, Carol Clarkson, Scott Clarkson, and Marvin Anderson |
Carol and Scott Clarkson, and Lou and Marvin Anderson |
Edward and Joella Hultgren at the Banquet |
Edward and Joella Hultgren at the Banquet |
Edward and Joella Hultgren at the Banquet |
Edward Hultgren at the Banquet |
Jean Tygum and Iva Lynn at the Banquet |
Iva Lynn, Lisa Cianci, Jean Tygum, Linda Christensen, David Runstrom, Marvin Anderson, and Scott Clarkson |
Iva Lynn, Lisa Cianci, Jean Tygum, Linda Christensen, David Runstrom, Marvin Anderson, and Scott Clarkson |
Lou and Marvin Anderson , and Scott and Carol Clarkson |
Scott and Carol Clarkson at the Banquet |
Lou and Marvin Anderson at the Banquet |
Lou and Marvin Anderson at the Banquet |
Dennis Danielson (far left) and John Loula |
Edward and Joella Hultgren at the Banquet |
Lou Anderson, Carol Clarkson, Marvin Aderson, and Scott Clarkson |
Dennis Danielson |
Dennis Danielson (far left) |
Carol and Scott Clarkson, Lou and Marvin Anderson, Jean Tygum, and Iva Lynn |
Carol and Scott Clarkson, Lou and Marvin Anderson, Jean Tygum, and Iva Lynn |
Dennis Danielson (left background) |
KUBB Tournament Winners and Participants |
KUBB Tournament Winners and Participants |
KUBB Tournament Winners and Participants |
Michael Pearson Sr. and Edward Hultgren |
Michael Pearson Sr. and Edward Hultgren |
Michael Pearson Sr., Edward Hultgren, and Susan Cleveland |
Theodore Ruser, Michael Pearson Sr., Edward Hultgren, and Susan Cleveland |
Edward Hultgren - Distinguished Service Award |
Edward Hultgren was awarded the DSA |
Edward Hultgren was awarded the DSA |
Edward Hultgren and Susan Cleveland |
Marvin Anderson and Carol Clarkson as Edward Hultgren wins the DSA Award |
Marvin Anderson, Scott Clarkson, and Carol Clarkson as Edward Hultgren wins the DSA Award |
Marvin Anderson, Scott Clarkson, and Carol Clarkson as Edward Hultgren wins the DSA Award |
Dennis Danielson watch the gift basket raffle |
Ed Hultgren watches the gift basket raffle |
Jean Tygum and Iva Lynn and the winning gift baskets |
Carol and Scott Clarkson |
Jean Tygum, Lou Anderson, and Carol Clarkson |
Jean Tygum, Lou Anderson, Marvin Anderson, and Scott Clarkson at the Banquet |
Jim Nelson and Glenn Carlstrand on the tour. |
Karen DeBruler, Marilyn Arvidson, Jim Nelson, tour guide, and Charlotte Swenson |
John Gundersen and Charlotte Swenson |
Valkommen to Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana |
Glenn Carlstrand, John Gundersen, Charlotte, Swenson, tour guide, Karen DeBruler, and Marilyn Arvidson |
Chellberg Farmhouse, 1885, Portage, Indiana |
Charlotte Swenson visits the Augsburg Svenska Skola |
Augsburg Svenska Skola, 1885-1928 |
Augsburg Svenska Skola, 1885-1928 |
Jim Nelson played the accordian |
C. O. Hillstrom Organ Factory, 1880-1912, Chesterton, Indiana |
Augsburg Lutheran Church, 1938, Porter, Indiana |
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1879, Chesterton, Indiana |
C. O. Hillstrom worker's home, 1890, Chesterton, Indiana |
Swenska Methodist Kyrkan, 1948, Chesterton, Indiana |
Augsburg Svenska Skola, 1885-1928 |
Johan Alfred Johnson, 1858 |
Brown Mansion, 1885, Westchester Township Historical Museum, Chesterton, Indiana |
Swedish Methodist Church, 1879, Chesterton, Indiana |
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore |
Chellberg Farmhouse, 1885, Porter, Indiana |
Livestock Barn on Chellberg Farm, 1880, Porter, Indiana |
Jonas Asp tombstone, 1833-1918 |
Burstrom tombstone |
John Gundersen, Marilyn Arvidson, Karen DeBruler, Charlotte Swenson, Amy Johnson, and Glenn Carlstrand |
Jim Nelson, John Gundersen, Karen DeBruler, Charlotte Swenson, Glenn Carlstrand, and Amy Johnson |
Swedish Methodist Church, 1905-1947, Chesterton, Indiana |
Swedish Methodist Church, 1905-1947, Chesterton, Indiana |
Morgan Avenue home, 1916, Morgan Park, Chesterton, Indiana |
Morgan Park home, 1907, Chesterton, Indiana |
Attic |
Attic |
Kitchen |
Charlotte Swenson, Marilyn Arvidson, Glenn Carlstrand, Karen DeBruler, Amy Johnson, and John Gundersen |
Charles Johnson Farmhouse, 1908 |
Augsburg Lutheran Church, 1938, Porter, Indiana |
Duneland Historical Museum, organ |
Amy Johnson, Eva Hopkins, John Gundersen, Karen DeBruler, Glenn Carlstrand, Charlotte Swenson, and Marilyn Arvidson |
May 3, 2015: Initiation of Marty Lindgren |
May 3, 2015: Catherine Swanson and Jean Tygum |
May 3, 2015: June McCarty Clair on Hans Christian Andersen |
May 3, 2015: Jerry Alfredson and Virginia Strand |
May 3, 2015: Part of the Smorgasbord Meal |
May 2, 2015: Dans Norden dancers and Danish Weaving Dance |
May 2, 2015: Dans Norden dancers and Danish Weaving Dance |
May 2, 2015: Dans Norden dancers at the Nordic Faire |
May 2, 2015: Dans Norden dancers in the Grand March |
May 2, 2015: Dans Norden dancers in the Grand March |
May 2, 2015: Dans Norden dancers in the Grand March |
May 2, 2015: Dans Norden dancers do a Ring Dance |
April 12, 2015: Marc Hagn explains about barbershop quartet singing. |
April 12, 2015: The Late Shift performs |
April 12, 2015: enjoying the smorgasbord |
April 12, 2015: enjoying the smorgasbord |
March 15, 2015: Glenn Carlstrand was reinstated |
March 15, 2015: Annette Johansson gave the program |
March 15, 2015: Annette Johansson at Birka, Sweden |
March 15, 2015: Annette Johansson gave the program |
March 15, 2015: Annette Johansson and Carin Young |
March 15, 2015: John Keith at the Smorgasbord |
February 8, 2015: Brenda Miller |
February 8, 2015: Brenda Miller |
February 8, 2015: Swedish Literature |
February 8, 2015: Smorgasbord |
January 4, 2015: Treasurer Marvin Anderson |
January 4, 2015: Carin Young |
January 4, 2015: Carin Young |
January 4, 2015: Douglas Krantz & Jean Tygum |
December 7, 2014: Lucia Fest |
December 2014: Lucia Banquet and Celebration |
December 2014: John Bevelhimer at Lucia Julbord |
December 2014: Lucia Pageant |
December 2014: Lucia Dancing |
November 2014: Initiation of Kirsten Grosz |
November 2014: Initiation of Kirsten Grosz |
November 2014: Treasurer Marvin Anderson |
October 2014: Re-Instatement of Lois Klubens |
September 2014: Marissa Childs, Ingrid Childs, and Kerstin Mason |
September 2014: Amy Johnson presents the program |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014: Lou, Andrea, LaVonne, and John |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014, Jerry Alfredson |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014: Dan, Sophia, Carol, Scott, Carin, and Dave |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014: Jan, Jerry, Jean, Ingrid, Marian, Kathleen, Viola, John, and Doug |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014, Doug Krantz |
Kraftskiva food table, August 3, 2014, |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014, Ulla Williams & David Duff |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014 |
Kraftskiva, August 3, 2014 |
2014 Midsommar Viking Ship Pinata made by Michelle Escalante |
2014 Midsommar Viking Ship Pinata, Melina Swenson |
May 31, 2014: Iva Lynn, & Edward and Joella Hultgren |
May 31, 2014: PDM Edward Hultgren & ADS Joella Hultgren |
May 31, 2014: Scott & Carol Clarkson |
May 31, 2014: Dennis Danielson & Jean Tygum |
May 31, 2014: Lou & Marv Anderson at the banquet |
May 31, 2014: Joella Hultgren & members of SMT 134 |
May 31, 2014: VDM Michael Pearson and ADS Joella Hultgren |
May 31, 2014: VDM Michael Pearson and ADS Joella Hultgren |
May 31, 2014: Joella and Edward Hultgren |
Installation of Officers 2014 - 2015 |
Installation of Officers 2014 - 2015 |
Installation of Officers 2014 - 2015 |
Installation of Officers 2014 - 2015 |
Installation of Officers 2014 - 2015 |
June 1, 2014: Installation of Officers 2014 - 2015 |
June 1, 2014: Installation of ADS Joella Hultgren |
June 1, 2014: Installation of ADS Joella Hultgren |
June 1, 2014: Installation of ADS Joella Hultgren |
June 1, 2014: PDM Edward Hultgren watches Installation |
June 1, 2014: Installation of DM Susan Cleveland |
June 1, 2014: Installation of DM Susan Cleveland |
District 8 Officers for 2014 - 2015 |
District 8 Officers for 2014 - 2015 |
May 4, 2014 - Tim and Linnea Ogrentz, Irene and Jim Nelson |
May 4, 2014 - Tim and Linnea Ogrentz, Irene and Jim Nelson |
May 4, 2014 - David and Barbro Jarrell served the buffet |
May 4, 2014 buffet table |
May 4, 2014 buffet table |
Jan 2014: John Bevelhimer, Past Chairman |
Jan 2014: Vasa Archives Outside |
Jan 2014: John Bevelhimer working at Archives |
Jan 2014: Viktoria Almgren, Archivist |
Jan 2014: Vasa Archives Inside |
Jan 2014: Bishop Hill Colony Steeple |
Jan 2014: Bishop Hill Colony Store |
Lucia 2013 Ellen Bjork-Griffith |
Lucia 2013 Ellen Bjork-Griffith |
Lucia 2013 - Delicious Buffet |
Lucia 2013 - greeting attendees |
Lucia 2013 - Raffle prizes |
Lucia 2013 - Dala Horse Raffle Prize |
Lucia 2013 - Oat & Wheat Sheaves |
Lucia 2013 - Bountiful food |
Lucia 2013 - Friends & Food |
Lucia 2013 - Christmas Tree |
Lucia 2013 - white sled |
Lucia 2013 - Bright lights |
Lucia 2013 - Fish Dish |
Lucia 2013 - Getting ready! |
Lucia 2013 - Lucia Procession |
Lucia 2013 - Lucia Procession |
Lucia 2013 - Lucia Pageant |
Lucia 2013 - beautiful lights |
Lucia 2013 - leaving the stage |
Lucia 2013 - recessional |
Lucia 2013 - Svea Singers |
Lucia 2013 -Jim Lindgren |
Lucia 2013 - Ellen Bjork & Jean Tygum |
Lucia 2013 - Jultomte Scott Clarkson |
Lucia 2013 - Jonas & Ellen Bjork |
Lucia 2013 - Annette Johansson |
Lucia 2013 - raffle winners? |
Lucia 2013 - happy crowd |
Lucia 2013 - Jultomte |
Lucia 2013 - dancing |
Lucia 2013 - Alec & John Bevelhimer |
Lucia 2013 - Christmas Lighting |
Oct 6, 2013 -- Dennis Grasso |
Initiation of Dennis Grasso |
Oct 6, 2013: Ed Hultgren honors LaVonne Heighway |
Oct 6, 2013: honoring LaVonne Heighway |
Oct 6, 2013: LaVonne Heighway & Swedish Class |
Swedish Class, Oct 6, 2013 |
Swedish Class, Oct 6, 2013 |
Carin Young, Oct 6, 2013 |
Janet Jegen, Jean Tygum, Carol Clarkson, Sept 8, 2013 |
Draping the Charter, Sept 8, 2013 |
Ingrid Childs - Sept 8, 2013 |
Svea 253 celebrated kraftskiva 2013 |
Doug Krantz music at kraftskiva |
LaVonne Heighway, Rosanna and Swan Swanson Kraftskiva 2013 |
Carol Kinder and Marv Anderson Kraftskiva |
Lina, Kristina, Dennis, and Ole Kraftskiva 2013 |
Susie Swanson & Kraftskiva kraftor |
Kraftskiva 2013 |
Kraftskiva bean bag toss. |
Kraftskiva bean bag toss |
Kraftskiva 2013 |
Kraftskiva 2013 |
Kraftskiva 2013 Smiling Faces |
100th Anniversary / Midsommar flags |
Midsommar marvelous majstang |
Midsommar Decorating the majstang |
100th Anniversary Folk costumes |
100th Anniversary Pippi-ata |
Convention: Lynda Smith & Joella Hultgren |
Convention: Ed & Joella Hultgren at luncheon |
Convention: Joella Hultgren & Dennis Eksten |
Convention: 105th District Lodge Lake Michigan No. 8 Convention in Rockford, Illinois 3-5 May 2013 |
Convention: PDM Sheila Lundquist & Grand Master Bill Lundquist |
Convention: PDM Tom Cleveland speaking |
Convention: District Historian Iva Lynn reading Report |
Convention: Ed Hultgren reading telegram to Svea 253 |
Convention: Ed Hultgren presenting telegram to Jean Tygum |
Jean Tygum announcing Svea's 100th Anniversary |
Convention: Marv Anderson giving his undivided attention |
Convention: Lou & Marv Anderson at banquet |
Convention: Inez Tornblom & Iva Lynn in Cultural Room |
Convention: Svea 253 Cultural poster |
May 12, 2013 Initiation |
May 12, 2013 Initiation |
May 2013 Draping the Charter |
May 2013: Catherine Swanson |
John Keith, Pat Hoffmann, Helen Burnett, Jean Keith |
May 2013: Kristina Grasso & the flag of Skåne |
May 2013: Kristina Grasso and Skåne. |
May 2013: Helen Burnett, Patsy Jansen, Kristina Grasso |
May 2013: Doug Krantz & accordian |
Barbro Jarrell baked a delicious lemon cake. |
May 2013: Marissa & Ingrid Childs, Jenne Swain, Jean Bang, Patsy Jansen, Helen Burnett |
April 2013 Gul-blåan! |
April 2013 Ceiling illumination |
April 2013 Chairman Jean Tygum |
April 2013 John Gundersen |
April 2013 Ulla Willliams |
April 2013 birthdays - Ja ho men leva! |
April 2013 Ulla Williams & Char Swenson |
April 2013 Andy Johnsen & 1994 Vasaloppet certificate |
April 2013 World Loppet Bib |
April 2013 Eija Vesterqvist & Kristina Grasso |
April 2013 Elegant decor |
April 2013 Surpise to Annette! |
April 2013 Andy Johnsen dragspell music |
April 2013 Refreshment Table |
April 2013 Annette och Char |
April 2013 Gorgeous Birthday Roses |
April 2013 Eija och Annette |
April 2013 Janet Jegen reads minutes |
February 2013 Jean Tygum Installation |
February 2013 Initiation |
February 2013 Orrefors technician |
February 2013 Orrefors in Swedish colors |
February 2013 Mats Jonasson wolves |
February 2013 Swedish crystal |
January 2013 Pledge of Allegiance |
January 2013 Draping the Charter for Madelyn Sundquist |
January 2013 Char Swenson Installing Officers |
January 2013 Char Swenson leading 90th birthday celebration for Swan Swanson |
January 2013, Ulla Williams, Char Swenson, Rosanna Swanson |
January 2013 Program, Doug Krantz with Accordion Music |
January 2013 Program, Doug Krantz with Accordion Music |
January 2013 Jean Bang |
January 2013 Enjoying the Smorgasbord |
Jan 2013 Carin and David Young |
Lucia 2012 Dancing |
Lucia 2012 |
Lucia 2012 Mark Swanson manning the Mercantile |
Lucia 2012 |
Lucia 2012 A full night of dancing |
Lucia 2012 |
Lucia 2012 Rice Pudding for dessert |
Lucia 2012 Family |
Lucia 2012 Button Collection |
Lucia 2012 Choristers chatting |
Lucia 2012 A proud grandma looks on |
Lucia 2012 Children |
Lucia 2012 Santa Lucia: Lily Jarvis |
Lucia 2012 The Choir |
Lucia 2012 The diningroom |
Lucia 2012 Ah, the big game |
Lucia 2012 Lovely Pattern |
Lucia 2012 |
Lucia 2012 Michelle Escalante serving the childrens' punch |
Lucia 2012 Jonas Bjork and a guest at the buffet |
Lucia 2012 |
Lucia 2012 Iva Lynn |
Lucia 2012 Donna Bergstrom manning the store |
Lucia 2012 Snowman Greeter |
Lucia 2012 |
Lucia 2012 Gathering at the table |
Lucia 2012 |
Cutest Little Viking |
Photos |
Jonas Bjork Uppsala University Presentation |
David Duff, Marv Anderson, Jean Bang and Dennis Danielson |
Ingrid Childs, Eija Vesterqvist and Jean Bang with Susie Swanson |
John Seest's Upper Music Room |
John Seest's Presentation |
Fika |
Special Meeting at John Seest's Home |
Kraftor Tableclothes |
Serving with no Power |
beverages |
Lanterns |
Even Beverages look festive |
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Platter of Kraftor |
How does this work? |
Kraftskiva |
Kraftskiva |
David Young arranging his table display |
Dennis Danielson cleaning up |
Midsommar 2012 Tree Climbing |
Midsommar 2012 Majstang |
Midsommar 2012 dancing |
Midsommar 2012 dancing |
Midsommar 2012 chatting |
Midsommar 2012 Those Swansons |
Midsommar 2012 Investiture |
Midsommar 2012 Stuga Pinata |
Midsommar 2012 Stuga Pinata |
Midsommar 2012 teen |
Jean Bang with Betty and Ken Allen |
Midsommar 2012 Stuga Pinata |
Midsommar 2012 Stuga Pinata |
Midsommar 2012 Stuga Pinata |
Midsommar 2012 KUBB game |
Midsommar 2012 Procession with the majstang |
Midsommar 2012 Stuga Pinata |
Midsommar 2012 Majstang decorated and ready for the march |
Midsommar 2012 Eva Berglund |
Jake and Ed |
Convention 2012 |
Admiring the cake |
Eva's 95th Birthday Cake |
Fruit Platter |
Veggy Plate |
Dancing |
Sylvia Swanson |
Eija Vesterqvist |
Mark Swanson |
Dancing |
Swan, Rose and Ken |
Scandilocity |
Michelle and Donna |
Susie and Eva |
Ole Vesterqvist |
Annette Johansson, Sylvia Swanson and John Seest |
Scandilocity |
Going Hi Tech |
Dans Norden |
smorgasbord |
Allen Hedeen |
Carol Clarkson tending the book sale |
Eva Berglund Birthday Girl |
Swedish Emporium |
Karin's new shoes and socks from Sweden |
April Smorgasbord |
Iva Lynn |
Dennis Danielson Flag Tending |
LaVonne Heighway giving her presentation |
Sylvia Swanson and Eija Vesterqvist |
Matbord |
March Meeting |
Jim Swanson's Woodworking Presentation |
Jim Swanson's Woodworking Presentation |
Jim Swanson's Woodworking Presentation |
Lucia 2011 Rehearsal |
Lucia 2011 Rehearsal |
Lucia 2011 |
Lucia 2011 |
Lucia 2011 Procession |
Lucia 2011 Lucia Procession |
Lucia 2011 Pianist Annette Johansson |
Lucia 2011 Raffle |
Lucia 2011 Jultompte |
Lucia 2011 Dancing |
Lucia 2011 Smorgasbord |
Lucia Choir Practice 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
International Festival 2011 |
Majstang pinata |
Lou and Susie chatting Midsommar 2011 |
Smorgasbord |
Joella and Ed Hultgren |
Jon, Faye and Donna |
Josh |
Gundersens |
Eija and Michelle |
Our Lodge |
Ain Haas |
International Festival |
Trolls |
Eva Berglund |
Mark Swanson |
Gingerbread Boys |
Ron Gardin |
Lucia, Rebecca, leads the group in |
Lucia performers |
Beth |
Smorgasbord |
Kristina |
Swedish School |
Swedish School |
Swedish School |
Char and Miriam Lindquist |
Kraftskiva 2010 |
Jenne Swain and Roseanne Swanson |
Sophia: Swedeheart |
Pat Hoffman |
Table decorations |
Susie Swanson |
Josh Escalante grilling |
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken |
Roseanne and Swan |
A beautiful evening Janet Jaegen in front |
John Keith |
Jean Keith |
Sunshine Lantern |
Faye and Michelle |
Faye and Yvonne |
Ed gather the group |
Eric and Sarah Swanson |
Crayfish |
Sue Gardin |
Three Generations |
Serving crayfish |
Annika is a super picky eater |
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Not everyone likes Crayfish, but most of us try it |
Can she do it? |
Yuck. I can't believe you made me eat that. |
Finns and Swedes |
Guests |
The Bevelhimers |
Eva Bergland and Faye Bevelhimer |
Michelle chatting with David |
Lorne |
Ed and Joella Hultgren |
The Gundersens |
Asta and Carl Michel |
Jay Hook and Jenne Swain |
Dennis Danielson and Janet Jegen |
Dan and Sophia Anderson |
Aqvavit is used to toast the Crayfish |
LaVonne and her daughter |
Hannah Lindgren |
Ole and sons |
Call to dance |
Decorating with summer flowers |
Michelle Escalante |
Iva Lynn decorating |
The hoops go on last |
Grandmother and Granddaughter Alfredson |
Marching with a partner |
Raising the Majstang 2010 |
Getting that Majstang up in the air |
The Vesterqvist boys and Joella |
The Bjork Family, and Donna Bergstrom and Jay Hook |
Ed Hultgren |
Dancing at Midsommar |
Sophia and Dan dancing |
Smogrudena/ Little Frogs |
Andersons- Father and Daughter |
Talon |
Couples Dance |
Alex playing duck |
Charlie and Talon |
Another use for the cornhole boards |
Noah, Young Viking in Training |
Charlie watching |
Paige Swanson |
Playing Corn Hole |
How do we get it up there? |
Alex hits the pinata |
Midsommar majstang |
Annika striking the pinata! |
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Checking before the swing |
Poor Pinata! |
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kids watching the pinata |
Pinata |
Pinata with some Swedes :) |
Josh with the Pinata |
Kraftskiva 2009 |
Kraftskiva 2009 |
Swedish Lanterns |
Emily and Annie |
Eva Berglund |
Sten Hult |
Dans Norden |
Susie and Mark Swanson |
The court |
Lucia 2008 |
Lucia Court 2008 |
Midsommar 2008 |
Lively Dancing Midsommar 2008 |
Dancing around the majstang 2008 |
student in costume |
In costume |
Our prize-winning booth at the International Festival |
Our Lucia 2007- Safina |
Lucia Processional 2007 |
Ken and Bette |
Lucia Flicka |
Swan and Bette |
Swan with the Swedish and American Flags |
Santa Lucia |
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