Velkommen, Detroit Norwegians.
Detroit area Norwegians and their friends gather at the Sons of Norway's Nordkap Lodge in Farmington Hills, MI. Nordkap Lodge is the Detroit chapter of the Sons of Norway fraternal organization. It serves as a meeting place and social network for Norwegian and Scandinavian enthusiasts from the entire metro-Detroit area.
Nordkap Lodge is a place to celebrate Norwegian culture. It is an all-ages family friendly nonprofit organization. Here you are not just a face in the crowd--you are a friend. A part of a community. Our members take care of each other. We are dedicated to community service and cultural education. You don't need to be Norwegian to join the Sons of Norway. You just need to have an interest in Nordic culture. Learn about This Rite of Passage Norwegian Kids ExperienceThink American kids go crazy when they graduate high school? See how Norway's grads get their kicks--responsibly--while still enjoying high jinks and fun. This presentation was made by Mary Morehead on April 23, 2017.
The "Open Air Life" in Norway offers benefits here, tooLearn about "Friluftsliv" the Open Air Life that you can experience, too. This presentation was made April 23, 2017, by Mark Eelnurme on behalf of his wife Merete Stenersen.
Nordkap Bowling a Success!
The 5th District Scholarship Fund was the real winner of the Nordkap Bowling Tournament held March 26 at Luxury Lanes in Ferndale. Some 24 bowlers paid to compete with their fellow Nordkap members and guests, with all monies raised going to the District's Scholarship Fund. Evie Cantrell and Lolly Duus, above, showed off their competitive style.
Our bowlers were encouraged by seven Nordkap cheerleaders, who also contributed to the cause--as did three "Norwegian angels" who wanted to help out but weren't able to attend. . Mary Morehead's Winning Recipe
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The following is a video of the King's speech on diversity. Carmen showed this video at our meeting.
Finally, here is the King's New Year's Speech that Carmen referenced. It was translated by Nordkap member Finn Roed.
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Draken Comes to Detroit
This is the story of the replica Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre and how it came to Detroit, thanks to the work of two Nordkap members, Geir Gronstad and Honorary Norwegian Consul to Michigan Dennis Flessland. This presentation was made by Geir at Nordkap's Oct. 23, 2016, meeting attended by Sons of Norway 5th District President Andy Johnsen.
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Hosting Steak and Corn Roast at the Swedish Club
Celebrating Midsummer--St. Hans Eve
Bicentennial Celebration of the 1814 Constitution
Nordkap marked the 17th of May and the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution with a celebration at the Swedish Club. Festivities began with a parade and national anthems at the flagpole on the club's grounds (see image at top of page). It was an occasion for young and old to wear their colorful bunads (immediately above), the national dress of Norway. (Both photos by Bob Giles)
Nordkap Lodge saluted Norway on the Detroit Tigers scoreboard as 24 members and guests attended Comerica Park to see the Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins 9 to 3 on May 10, 2014. (Photo by Louise Giles)
Lots of cheers when our message was shown on the scoreboard. (Photo by Bob Giles)
Even a troll turned out to cheer the Tigers with Nordkap Lodge's Bob Giles and Jan Flessland. (Photo by Louise Giles)
Upcoming Events:
Detroit Scots Highland Games
Nordkap Lodge will join the Swedish Club and other Scandinavians in promoting our clubs at the Detroit Scots 168th annual Highland Games on Saturday, August 5, at Greenmead Historical Park at 20501 Newburgh Road in Livonia. We will have a colorful booth featuring the Swede's giant Viking Helmet float as well as items from our lodge.
Everyone knows the Scots owe much of their heritage to the Vikings, right? Well, we will be highlighting that connection but also soliciting new interest and members in our clubs. You can be part of this important recruitment effort. Consider volunteering for a two-hour shift at our booth. When not staffing our exhibit, you can explore the many exciting activities at the Highland Games, including bagpipe bands, Celtic rock bands, Highland dancing, Scottish food and vendors, and Highland athletic games, where burly men in kilts throw cabers--huge logs that look like telephone poles. The hours at the booth will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. To volunteer, please contact Louise Giles at Nordkap@DetroitNorwegians.com. Steak & Corn Roast – September 10 |
Nordkap hosts this annual benefit for the Swedish Club at 22398 Ruth Street in Farmington Hills, where we hold our regular meetings. We prepare and serve about 80 delicious dinners of grilled New York strip steak, roasted corn on the cob, and all the fixings. This is our way of thanking the Swedes for letting us rent their beautiful facility.
It's a lot of fun for our team members who turn out to prepare and serve it. And, yes, we eat, too!
You can sign up to be part by providing your name to Grill Master Bob Giles at bobgiles@newcarnews.tv
Volunteers report by 10 a.m. The dinner is served at 1 p.m.
It's a lot of fun for our team members who turn out to prepare and serve it. And, yes, we eat, too!
You can sign up to be part by providing your name to Grill Master Bob Giles at bobgiles@newcarnews.tv
Volunteers report by 10 a.m. The dinner is served at 1 p.m.
Nordkap Wins Honors from 5th District
Nordkap Lodge takes home top honors from Sons of Norway District 5 biennial convention for "Family Lodge of the Year" for 2014. We also win certificates of "Special Recognition" from the International Lodge, congratulating us on "a year of Fraternal Excellence" -- gold for 2014 and silver for 2015. And Nordkapen newsletter editor Bob Giles is awarded a Certificate of Recognition from District 5 for our Website newsletter.
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To see Bob's video of the the Parade of the Bunads at District 5's convention, see https://youtu.be/HyMYSZxVVlk.
