2019 Stevne

"Get 'Koselig' with Your Heritage"

July 10-13

The stevne was relaxed and well organized.  The atmosphere was very much in keeping with its theme – it was warm and cozy! Our lag’s registration was down from previous years in Fargo – only 33 – but spirits were high and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time.

Our second annual “First Night at the Stevne Dinner” took place at the Sons of Norway. For all those years of taping, labeling and mailing Brua Verlyn & Evonne Anderson received a first day of issue commemorative stamp recognizing the 1925 Centennial of Norwegian Immigration. Dean and Carol Sorum received their stamp a little later. Thanks again to this fearsome foursome for all their hard work for the lag over the years! Verlyn & Evonne were tour guides extraordinaire in 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015. For those efforts (and so much more) we also gave them a $100 gift certificate to one of their favorite eateries. In a brief 3 ½ minute member meeting, the Andersons were elected to the Emeritus Council.

On Saturday we had lunch, door prizes, and a wonderful tour at the Fargo Air Museum. The museum is not air conditioned, and with temps in the high 80s it is a great compliment to the museum volunteer guide (Butch) that he held our interest to the very end! We all agreed that, although we thought it would be interesting, the tour was much more informative and enjoyable than any of us had expected. If you’re in Fargo, we highly recommend paying the museum a visit!

Lag members Dale Hovland and Anne Sladky were among the presenters at the stevne. Their presentations were well-attended and well-received. The genealogy open house was extremely busy, and Barb, Dale and Lenore were able to connect a number of our visitors with lost ancestors.There was a steady stream of attendees seeking help during the regular stevne hours, too. We welcomed some new members as a result of their efforts.