The Sons Of Norway Foundation In Canada: Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants
The Foundation provides scholarships for post secondary and graduate studies, financial assistance grants for Oslo International Summer School students and grants for cultural and recreational activities sponsored by Canadian Lodges. We also offer financial assistance to Lodges starting a Junior Lodge or an orienteering program.
Post-Secondary Scholarships. We have provided twelve scholarships of $600 each for the last number of years. The scholarship program for post-secondary education continues to be the single largest expenditure on our budget. We receive 30 to 40 scholarship applications every year, mostly from western Canada.
We also provide grants for Sons of Norway District 4 (Zone 4) and District 7 Heritage and Culture camps, for Winter Sports events in both Districts and Ski for Light Canada.
Cultural Grant applications from Lodges and individuals are dealt with on an individual basis.
The Tormod Rekdal Grant provides financial assistance to persons taking courses in cultural activities who will pass their skills on to others.
The Joy Knutsvik Cultural Memorial Bursary provides financial assistance for successful applicants for Folkehøgskole in Norway. We usually receive two or three applications per year from students who will be attending Folkehøgskole or Oslo International Summer School in Norway, they can receive a maximum of $750.00 each depending on the number of applicants.
The Lysne Rosemaling Bursary is specifically aimed at those wanting to learn or upgrade their Rosemaling skills. Preference being given to those who are willing to teach others what they have learned.
The Humanitarian Financial Support Program provides financial assistance to people suffering losses to their homes, inventory and property by catastrophic events.
Post Secondary scholarship and all other application forms may be down loaded on this site under Forms. Forms may also be obtained by emailing the Foundation Secretary at helen.evjen@telus.net or from any Board member of the Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada or your local Lodge Foundation Director. When the applications have been completed forward them to the address provided on the form.
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THE
SONS
OF NORWAY
FOUNDATION
IN CANADA
Financial contributors to the SONS
OF NORWAY
FOUNDATION
IN CANADA
are individuals, Sons of Norway Lodges, corporations, and other
organizations interested in supporting our goals and objectives.
Contributions are tax deductible for Canadian residents.
An individual who contributes $100 to the FOUNDATION
will receive a Life Membership Certificate and Bronze Pin, contributions of
$500 a Silver Pin, $1000 a Gold Pin and $2000 a Platinum Pin, these
donations can be cumulative. Life memberships have no voting privileges.
A Founder’s Award plaque is given each year to the
Lodge with the highest per member contribution.
A Sons of Norway Lodge, or an affiliate organization can obtain voting membership after having made contributions of $1000 or more to the FOUNDATION.
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A bequest to the
SONS
OF NORWAY
FOUNDATION
IN CANADA
IS
a meaningful way to make a difference;
- To ensure the continuance of scholarships for the post secondary
students of the future.
- To ensure that upcoming generations in the Norwegian community will
have access to support for the study and promotion of our culture and
heritage.
- And at the same time your bequest reduces the taxes that you will pay
after death, allowing you to also leave inheritances to those that you
love.
Simple
A charitable bequest can be made at any time for any amount. All you
need to do is instruct your lawyer to adjust your will to include a
bequest to the SONS
OF NORWAY
FOUNDATION
IN CANADA.
Tax Planning
Your estate will receive a tax receipt for the full amount of your
bequest. This will reduce the taxes payable on your final tax return.
When writing or updating your will ask your lawyer what is most
advantageous to your estate, this may vary from province to province.
Flexible
You can make your bequest for a specific amount, for a percentage of
your estate or for the residue of your estate. And you will always have
the peace of mind knowing that you can make changes to your will at any
time.
Satisfaction
Making a bequest is a personal decision and will ensure that the
SONS
OF NORWAY
FOUNDATION
IN CANADA
can continue to support our various programs for succeeding generations.
HISTORY
DISTRICT 7 SONS
OF NORWAY
ESTABLISHED THE SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA
IN 1971
with revenue generated from charter flights to Norway during the 1960’s
they were looking for a worthy project to use the funds for and thus
the Foundation in Canada was born.
THE FOUNDATION is a charitable corporation guided by the rules and principles set out by Revenue Canada.
The main objectives are:
- To provide scholarships and
promote cultural exchanges.
· To promote Norwegian heritage
activities and learning
opportunities.
· To support humanitarian causes.
We
are considered an integral function of Sons of Norway. Our focus
is to provide a valuable service to our members and the community at
large.
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Content Copyright (c) 2010 S0ns of Norway Foundation in Canada
The SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA
provides scholarships for post secondary education in Canada for
Canadian residents. Makes available bursaries for Norwegian heritage
activities and cultural exchanges as well as humanitarian causes.
Financial
donations to the FOUNDATION are accepted from individuals, Sons of
Norway Lodges, corporations, and other organizations interested in
supporting our goals and objectives. It is a charitable organization
established under authority of the Minister of Consumer and Corporate
Affairs of Canada. Contributions are tax deductible for Canadian
residents.
Board of Directors – 2010-12
Tore Petterson, President
6249 East Purdue Road
Prince George BC V2N 6G8
Phone: (250) 964 – 9664
e-mail: tore.pettersen@telus.net
Hjørdis Stormorken, Vice President
4058 Skyline Drive
North Vancouver BC V7R 3G7
Phone: 604- 987-5993
e-mail: hjstorm@telus.net
Helen Evjen, Secretary
212 - 200 Bethel Drive
Sherwood Park AB T8H 2C5
Phone: (780) 417 – 5157
e-mail: helen.evjen@telus.net
Erik Brochmann, Treasurer
2001 – 4380 Halifax St.
Burnaby BC V5C 6R3
Phone: 604 – 473 - 9760
e-mail: erik_Brochmann@telus.net
Eldon Norum, National Director
108 – 105 Street W
Saskatoon, SK S7N 1N1
Phone: (306) 373-0148
e-mail: eldon.mildrednorum@sasktel.net
Karen Rosvold, National Director
Box 54
LaGlace, AB T0H 2J0
Phone: H (780) 568-2393
e-mail: karenrosvold@gmail.com
Sheila Thorsen, National Director
5260-56 Street
Innisfail, AB T4G 1R6
Phone: (403) 227-3532
e-mail: thorsenh@telus.net