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FROM OUR DISTRICT MASTER - ARNE DUNHEM
Dear Members of VASA Pennsylvania District No. 9 - Drott Lodge, Nobel-Monitor Lodge and Svea Lodge.
Our District is a cornerstone of Swedish and Scandinavian heritage, and also a vibrant community of individuals who come together to celebrate tradition, foster camaraderie, and support one another. Together, we’ve built something truly special, and I’m confident that this year will bring even greater opportunities for growth and connection. One of those important connections is through our Scholarship Program for Youth and Adults. Marit Knollmueller is the Scholarship Chair and is sharing some important information regarding the 2026 program.
Another important event for connection is The Wednesday Evening Get-Together series of on-line events. This is a Zoom-based program held on the second Wednesday every other month, featuring relaxed and engaging conversations with guests from the Swedish-American community. Our guests include Vasa and Embassy of Sweden officials, cultural figures, historians, experts, or individuals with unique experiences, interests, or stories to share. You can read more about this series of events further below on this webpage.
In Generosity, Truth and Unity,
Arne Dunhem
District Master
VASA Pennsylvania District No. 9
FROM OUR SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR, MARIT KNOLLMUELLER:
The winner of the 2026 Youth Scholarship is Linnea Maypole from Nobel-Monitor, Cleveland, OH!
The winner of the 2026 Adult Scholarship is David Hills from Svea Lodge, Erie, PA.
Congratulations, we look forward to hearing about your Swedish adventures.
Special Message from Vasa District Lodge Pennsylvania No. 9
Dear Members and Friends,
We are pleased to invite you to a new online program hosted by Vasa District Lodge Pennsylvania No. 9, together with our three local lodges, called the Wednesday Evening Get-Together.
This is a Zoom-based program held on the second Wednesday every other month, featuring relaxed and engaging conversations with guests from the Swedish-American community. Our guests include Vasa and Embassy of Sweden officials, cultural figures, historians, experts, or individuals with unique experiences, interests, or stories to share.
The series focuses on Swedish and Swedish-American life, culture, history, and people. It is free and open to everyone.
Coming Up in 2026
By registering, you will also receive invitations to future Wednesday Evening Get-Togethers, including:
- A conversation with a senior official from the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C.
- Stories of Swedish immigrants in Erie, PA and Cleveland, OH
- An interview with a Swedish astronaut
- A special program featuring two District members who have appeared on Swedish television
On March 11, 2026, the program will feature an interview with a senior official from the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C., with a discussion on current news from Sweden and Swedish-American relations.
Warm regards,
Vasa Order of America
District Lodge Pennsylvania No. 9
District Master
Email: info@vasa-districtno9.org
Website: http://www.vasa-districtno9.org
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OUR DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
In addition to our website, we also have a District #9 Newsletter. We will send it out regularly, approximately 4 times per year. For current information about each of the Lodges go to their websites:
http://www.nobelmonitor-lodge.org
Have something interesting to share? Scroll down and check out the Blog section.
Any questions? Please send an email to: districtmaster@vasa-districtno9.org
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Save the date for the next District Convention: September 25-27, 2026
Left photo is the newly elected District Officers for 2024-2026. Sitting: Ashley Mullinax, Master of Ceremonies Kathy Williams, Auditor Pat Bellingham, Vice District Master Arne Dunhem, District Master Karin Weeden, Executive Board Karen Chilcote, Historian Brian Davis, Asst Master of Ceremonies Standing: Emma Hedman, Membership Bo Carlsson, Past District Master Rolf Bergman, Treasurer Lorraine Johnson, Chaplain Lisa Davis, Trustee Marit Knollmueller, Cultural Leader
Of note: the District Secretary position is still vacant. On the right are the new delegates getting installed with the District Degree. Emma Hedman, Karen Sundquist, Emma Vaughn, Kirk Johnson, Bjorn Lensander, Bob Henry, Linda Cline, Ben Crull, Brian Davis, Lisa Davis.
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OTHER INTERESTING EVENTS IN THE OHIO/PENNSYLVANIA/MARYLAND/DC AREAS
Jamestown, NY - Scandinavian Cultural Days on the first Saturday of the month from October - May.
Luray, Virginia - Luray Caverns - The cavern system is adorned with speleothems such as columns, mud flows, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and mirrored pools. The caverns are perhaps best known for the Great Stalacpipe Organ, a lithophone made from solenoid-fired strikers that tap stalactites of various sizes to produce tones similar to those of xylophones, tuning forks, or bells. (Wikipedia).
Cleveland, Ohio - The Henry Ford - You might want to visit the Factory Tour and the Museum of American Innovation at The Henry Ford complex.
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