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| You can qualify as a voting member if you: | |
| *were born in Norway | |
| *descended from a Norwegian | |
| *are married to either of the above | |
| *are interested in NST objectives (see below) | |
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*pay an annual donation of $25 per
family or $15 per individual |
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| Application for Membership | Send donations to the local chapter Financial Secretary. Membership year begins January 1. |
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| CALENDAR for 2007 | |
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| Objectives... | |||
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Historical: | Historical markers have been established through the cooperation of NST and the Texas Historical Commission, including the Cleng Peerson Highway (Highway 219) between Clifton and Cranfills Gap. In May 1997, the Texas Legislature officially designated Clifton as the Norwegian Capital of Texas. | |
| Genealogical: | Interested and expert members of NST can help you trace your roots or direct you to organizations assisting in genealogy research. | ||
| Activities: | Folk
dancing, including Leikarring folk dance group Arts and crafts, including rosemaling, embroidery and Norwegian foods Language classes to help you learn to "snakke norsk" |
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| Scholarships: | Donations can be forwarded to the Althing financial secretary. | ||
