All members and non-members are invited to participate in the pre-convention workshops, meals, musical events, and tour of our area. Members will get priority registrations. The Folk Arts Competition and Saturday workshops are open to members only. Please pay special note to the Chairman of each event so that you are sending your registration information and fee to the right person.

Pre-Convention Workshops at the Gyda Varden Lodge

Wednesday & Thursday, June 18-19th Two Day Jean Giese Rosemaling Workshop:
Time: 9:00 to 4:00 Cost per day: $30 Members $35 Non-members
Lucille Langheid, 701 5th St. N, Grand Forks, ND 58203 701-775-8077

Wednesday & Thursday, June 18-19th Two Day Becky Lusk Woodcarving Class:
Time: 9:00 to 4:00 Cost per day: $35 Members $40 Non-members
Lucille Langheid, 701 5th St. N, Grand Forks, ND 58203 701-775-8077

Thursday, June 19th Music Cultural Skills Class:
Time: 8:30-4:30 Members only. Cost: The class is free.
Earn up to three levels of music skills as outlined by the Norwegian Cultural Skills Program. You will receive the pins at the Saturday night banquet or at the next Lodge meeting. Sharon Myron's email: sharonmyron@gfwireless.com Phone: 701-599-2111

2008 District IV Convention
Non-delegate members are welcome to join us for meals and other activities as listed below, all prices include gratuities. ALL MEMBERS: IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ANY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS DURING THE CONVENTION YOU MUST PAY A $5.00 INSTRUCTOR’S FEE. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE WORKSHOP TO ATTEND.The prices listed below are reduced prices for members of our Lodge. .Non-members will pay convention prices. To attend any of the meals, dances or the city tour you must register with Donna Schaffer. Dance admission is included with your meal tickets. If you wish to attend please let her know that you are interested and she will send you the registration forms. Please include payment with the returned form. Donna Schaffer, 1701 N. 3rd St. Grand Forks, ND 58203 Any Questions please call: 701-739-2957 email: jfdmse@gra.midco.net Phone: 701-772-6626

Thursday, June 19th: Presidents Reception Music & Dance: H & V Melodies
Member: $7.00 Non-member: $10.00
Dance Only: $5.00 All

Friday, June 20th: Luncheon Member: $12.50 Non-member: $15.00
Draxton Farm BBQ Music & Dance: Gamle Aker Spelsmanslang from Oslo, Norway
Member Cost including bus trip: $20.00 Drive yourself : $15.00
Non-member Cost including bus trip: $25.00 Drive yourself : $20.00

Saturday, June 21th:
Bus Tour with stops at the Myra Museum, Heritage Village, amongst others.
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!!!
Load 8:00, leave 8:15 back by 12:00

Luncheon Member: $12.50 Non-member: $15.00

Cultural Workshops 1:30-4:30
Member Cost: Free Please Note Change!!
ALL MEMBERS: IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ANY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS DURING THE CONVENTION YOU MUST PAY A $5.00 INSTRUCTOR’S FEE. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE WORKSHOP TO ATTEND. There really will not be time for you to attend 2 or more.

1. Beginning Hardanger Fiddle: Limited to the 1st 12 to sign up (Still room for a few as of May 15th)
2. Folk Dancing-at least 3 folk dances will be taught
3. Bentwood-Tina Boxes No hands-on, information/demonstration
4. Cooking-Learn, Prepare and EAT!!!
5. Wood Carving-carving a small Nisse from a roughout

Saturday Night Banquet Music & Dance: Skalmusic
Member cost: $23.50 Convention Cost: $30

To Attend All the Meal/Dances your cost is $75.50. IF YOU ARE TAKE A CULTURAL WORKSHOP THE PRICE IS $80.50.

Registration Committee for the District IV Convention

We will be having a Registration Workday, Friday, June 6th at the Lodge Hall. We will be starting at 9 am and it will go all day until we are finished. The morning will be used for training purposes with the afternoon reserved for the stuffing of the delegate/non-delegate bags. Please come for the day. Donations of coffee and goodies would be greatly appreciated and all should expect be bring a sack lunch from home. If you can bring goodies, Please contact Irene Shores 7726062.

Anyone who cannot attend but still wishes to help with Registration, PLEASE NOTIFY ME. Contact me with any questions or problems: Donna Schaffer 701-739-2957 OR 772-6626 email: jfdmse@gra.midco.net

You are all so very important to the success of our convention. Please plan on helping us out.