membership
Membership Enrolement
We invite you to become a Sons of Norway member and explore and celebrate Norwegian Cultural Heritage. Members include not only Norwegians and those of Norwegian descent, but many non-Norwegians who are interested in the culture and traditions of Norway and Scandinavia.
Adult members of Sons of Norway lodges are invited to participate in a wide variety of cultural activities, such as language lessons, dance, Rosemaling, wood carving, cooking & baking, music, Hardanger embroidery, history and much more. Lodges may have Barnas Norsk Klubb (for elementary age children) and youth groups (middle & high school), to provide age appropriate activities of interest to those young members.
Lodge meetings, educational programs, socials, community events and newsletters provide members with opportunities to become familiar with and to enjoy other members on cultural, educational and humanitarian levels. Adult members receive the Viking Magazine, monthly, with interesting articles on history, modern Norway, cooking, and news from lodges.
Heritage Members are children and grandchildren, 15 years and under, of Sons of Norway members. They do not pay dues.
Unge Venner, “Young Friends” are young adults, 16 through 23 years of age. If they are of lineal descent of a current member or reside in the same household as a Sons of Norway member, they are exempt from paying dues under the “Family Membership” program. Both dues exempt and dues paying Unge Venner can vote, hold office and serve as delegates to conventions.
Membership is about enrichment.
Since the beginning, Sons of Norway has maintained its dedication to the personal and financial well-being of its members. More than a century later, that devotion remains at the heart of the organization and fuels a collective passion for personal and cultural enrichment.
Click the below categories for more information on Member Benefits. You will be linked to the national Sons of Norway website.
Member Discounts
Members of Sons of Norway enjoy access to discounts on thousands of products and services from hundreds of local and national retailers.
Norwegian Culture Resources
Our members enjoy exclusive access to cultural skills programs, authentic Norwegian recipes, travel discounts and much more.
Viking Magazine
Members receive Viking Magazine, our award-winning, monthly publication that celebrates both traditional and modern Norway.
Grants and Scholarships
The Sons of Norway Foundation offers a variety of grants and scholarships to members and others within the communities we serve to support educational endeavors and cultural opportunities.
Events
From Norwegian festivals to Sons of Norway lodge events, you’ll find a variety of ways to experience and explore Norwegian culture. Search the event calendar to find Norwegian-related events throughout North America and Norway.
Scholarship Programs
The Sons of Norway Foundation awards approximately 25 scholarships to promising students each year. These programs promote cultural exchange and support higher education to help students follow their dreams. Read more about our opportunities!