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Thule Lodge Plans Harvest Dinner

FALCONER –The Thule Lodge formed 114 years ago in the Jamestown/Falconer area, serves to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities. The lodge was formed to help the Swedish immigrants settle in the United States with housing, employment and schools.

The members met recently for a business meeting and to discuss the upcoming annual Harvest turkey dinner. The dinner will be on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Falcon’s Nest and will be prepared by the 3C’s catering. Invitation cards will be sent to members and reservations are necessary. The dinner, which will be a full turkey dinner, is being planned by treasurer Loretta Smith and membership chairman Bernice Veights. Lodge chairman Tom Eckberg welcomed all to the meeting. Chaplain Diane K. Shaw gave the opening and closing invocations. Lodge secretary and lodge historian John Sipos led all in the pledge of allegiance, read the roll call of officers, and the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Smith gave the financial report of the lodge.

Cultural leader Mary Ann Eva Ingrao returned from a five week trip to Sweden. She reported that Sweden is very environmental minded and that recycling is everywhere. She said that Sweden is almost cashless with credit cards used most of the time.

Membership chairman Veights reminded all that dues are to be paid in November. One of the members, said Mrs. Veights has been a member for 64 years, and two have been members for 50 years. Vice chairman Susan W. Sipos will serve as the chairman of the nominating committee for officers in 2022. Mrs. Sipos gave a history of the Thule Lodge, explaining about the various committees and activities of the lodge over the years, and some of the holiday activities. Guest Andy Veights was the recipient of the meeting award. Refreshments of various cookies were served by the 3C’s catering. Thule Lodge welcomes new members.

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