Vice President's Letter October, 2009
October 2009
Leif Erikson: Does your lodge celebrate this historical Norwegian day?
Leif Erikson Day was designated by Act of Congress in a joint resolution approved on September 2, 1964. (Public Law 88-566). This resolution established October 9th each year as "Leif Erikson Day". October 9th was selected because in 1825 it was the arrival date of the first Norwegian immigrant ship, the Restauration, which landed in New York from Norway. It was thought to be the start of Norwegian immigration to America. In fact, a lodge in our District chose its name from it ― Restauration #555 in Wallingford PA.!!!!!
 In 1968 the United States Post Office issued a commemorative stamp. → I was unaware of the stamp so I had to share it with you. What else can we learn about Leif Erikson? Has your Cultural Director researched the event and prepared a short report to share with your members; or are you more creative and plan to put on a skit about Leif’s travels to Vinland? Do you wear your T-shirt that states “Leif was here first”?
Let’s hear from all the lodges and see pictures of how creatively your lodge celebrated LEIF ERIKSON. And, let’s see who gets them on the website first!
Alt for denne gangen,
Gail
Medlemskap scorer bord
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