SVEA 253 members Katie and Carin Blodgett presented on Finnish Sauna Culture! To obtain a recording of this meeting, email Hannah Lindgren at hmyerslindgren@gmail.com
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Svea #253 March 7, 2021
Chair Glenn Carlstrand called the meeting of Svea 253 to order March 7, 2021 on Zoom
Chair Report - Glenn Carlstrand
Reminded everyone about Otter Live which is a transcript service available to use during the meeting. Can be used if it is difficult to hear speakers
Visitors were Susie Walker one of the Karlstrand cousins and Carole Gardner’s friend Debbie Miller
April meeting will be on April 11 th due to Easter Sunday. Program by Jordan Huffer “Growing up in Malmö"
Proposal for midsummer outside in June. People bring own food, Scandelocity could perform. If June seems too soon Midsummer could be moved to July. Hannah Lindgren will put together a survey to gage interest to send out to members
Thanked Jean Tygum for another great Tidningen issue. If anyone has any ideas of articles, please send to Jean Tygum and Judi Carlstrand. Deadline is April 1 st for articles to be in the April issue
Secretary Report - Jordan Huffer
Nothing to report
Treasurer Report – Ulla Williams
Reported a net worth on February 1, 2021 was $26,789.70 and the ending balance on February 28, 2021 was $27,167.75
Income (Dues, Kroger, MM int.) $761.71
Expenses -$385.66
Total members 103
88 paid members
15 not paid
Cultural Report – Hannah Lindgren
Today Katie and Carin Blodgett will be presenting about sauna culture
The lodge website Svea253.com is almost finished
Good of the Order
Linda Tylke presented on District #8 Hospital Fund - Must be under 65. The money is for members to help pay anything that other benefits don't cover. Application is simple and there is a fee each year. Linda Tylke encouraged us to appoint a Hospital Fund Secretary that would be able to collect dues and applications
Lois Klubens will talk about Old Age Benefits at the next meeting
Next general meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 11th, 2021 at 2pm
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