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Tegnér Lodge #149Oakland, CAThe members of Tegnér Lodge #149,Oakland, CA, had a very interesting culturalprogram at its June meeting.Member Richard Orlando presented aprogram about the official flower ofSweden’s 25 provinces. He had beautifulpictures of the flowers to show us.In July, the three lodges of the EastBay held their Tri-Lodge picnic atRedwood Regional Park in Oakland.Sveaborg Lodge of Concord was the hostlodge this year. After a great picniclunch, the Kubb Tournament was heldand Tegnér’s team won, composed of JanNorberg, Richard Orlando and his friend,Erin, won. Therefore, Tegnér gets to keepthe Dala Horse trophy, made by MaurySegerberg of Framåt Lodge, for a secondyear in a row.In August, Chairman Marie Ann Hillhosted the annual crayfish party at herhouse. Only a few of Tegnér’s memberswere able to be present. However, somemembers of Marie Ann’s family whowere visiting her helped fill out the guestlist and all who were present reported agood time.We were back at Björnsen Hall inSeptember for our fall meetings.Submitted by: Ann TennisMonitor Lodge #163Ishpeming, MIMonitor Lodge #163 of Ishpeming, MI, recentlyhad a summer meeting and supper with homemadepotato sausage, beans and coleslaw. Wealso helped a member celebrate her 95th birthday– pictured is Helen Kakkuri (right) withher cake (top).Submitted by: Ted SwansonTegner Lodge #224Missoula, MTGordon Swanson, PDM, Ina Swanson, Amy Galipeau, Cheryl Galipeau, and Jim Galipeau.At our June meeting, we celebratedMidsummer at the Benson farm with apotluck dinner, entertainment, and givingour member pins. The members enjoyeda potluck dinner as they always want totry something new. After the dinner wewere entertained by Roy Anderson, whosang several songs with a Swedishaccent. We had several members whowere awarded 40-year pins by ourChairman, Pat Swanson, and they wereContinued on next pagePage 8 www.vasaorder.com Vasa Star October-December 2011