ACTIVITIES:
The League's annual events consist of:
SCHOLARSHIPS:
To encourage the study of Norwegian heritage the Norwegian National League has developed and administers a scholarship program open to children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12. The students research and write a paper (drawings for the younger grades) on a Norwegian topic. Entries are due on March 1. Winners are announced in May.
SCANDINAVIAN EVENTS CALENDAR:
As a service to the Scandinavian community of greater Chicago, the Norwegian National League provides a comprehensive calendar of all local Scandinavian Events six times each year.
STRUCTURE:
Delegates to the NNL meet six times each year.
While the core membership is comprised of delegates from the various Norwegian organizations, it is not necessary to be a member of a club to hold membership in the Norwegian National League. Any individual interested in the Norwegian cultural heritage and who can share ideas, volunteer time or offer financial help is welcome.
The League's annual events consist of:
- Presenting a parade and a banquet in celebration of Norway's Constitution Day in May. The NNL has done this uninterruptedly since 1900.
- Presenting a program in celebration of Leif Erikson Day in October to commemorate the early Viking discovery of North America.
- Presenting and participating in the Christmas Around the World program at the museum of Science and Industry.
- In addition to its annual events, the NNL supports Norwegian heritage by presenting cultural programs and displays at schools, libraries, and other events such as: Leif Erikson Festivals, Holiday Folk Festivals and Scandinavian Festivals.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
To encourage the study of Norwegian heritage the Norwegian National League has developed and administers a scholarship program open to children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12. The students research and write a paper (drawings for the younger grades) on a Norwegian topic. Entries are due on March 1. Winners are announced in May.
SCANDINAVIAN EVENTS CALENDAR:
As a service to the Scandinavian community of greater Chicago, the Norwegian National League provides a comprehensive calendar of all local Scandinavian Events six times each year.
STRUCTURE:
Delegates to the NNL meet six times each year.
While the core membership is comprised of delegates from the various Norwegian organizations, it is not necessary to be a member of a club to hold membership in the Norwegian National League. Any individual interested in the Norwegian cultural heritage and who can share ideas, volunteer time or offer financial help is welcome.
OUR BOARD:
The Norwegian National League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Norwegian National League Officers 2020 - 2021
The Norwegian National League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Norwegian National League Officers 2020 - 2021
President:
Barbra Kronborg-Mogil
Vice President:
Nancy Robinson
Recording Secretary:
Thomas Maxson
Corresponding Secretary:
Jill Crooker
Treasurer:
Glenna Pearson
Barbra Kronborg-Mogil
Vice President:
Nancy Robinson
Recording Secretary:
Thomas Maxson
Corresponding Secretary:
Jill Crooker
Treasurer:
Glenna Pearson
Delegates:
Frances Berg
Roald Berg
Jill Crooker
Carol Hoidahl
Barbra Kronborg-Mogil
Elsie Larsen Graczyk
Lynn Sove Maxson
Thomas Maxson
Lowell Olberg
Glenna Pearson
Frank Potempa
Nancy Robinson
Phillip Robinson
Jon Satrum
Jim Secora
Kathy Secora
Inger Sweeny
Steve Tanda
Frances Berg
Roald Berg
Jill Crooker
Carol Hoidahl
Barbra Kronborg-Mogil
Elsie Larsen Graczyk
Lynn Sove Maxson
Thomas Maxson
Lowell Olberg
Glenna Pearson
Frank Potempa
Nancy Robinson
Phillip Robinson
Jon Satrum
Jim Secora
Kathy Secora
Inger Sweeny
Steve Tanda