Celebrate Scandinavian Culture
The purpose of the organization is to preserve the culture and heritage of the Scandinavian people; it was founded as a Swedish-American fraternal society. There are local lodges in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Most lodges meet monthly and organize, promote or participate in events and programs of interest to the Scandinavian-American community. Festivals with Nordic food specialties, music, folk dancing (by both adult and children), and observance of special holidays are among the activities of the Vasa Order which consists of regional districts, 15 in the US, 2 in Canada and 2 in Sweden.
The organization is governed by a Grand Lodge that meets every fourth year to consider constitutional issues and set policy for the districts. Membership at the governing level is elected by delegates from more than 200 local lodges.
The Vasa Order offers cultural and social programs, folk dancing, help in tracing Scandinavian ancestry, scholarships, youth activities and children’s clubs. Of the 237 Vasa Lodges in the US, Sweden and Canada, 12 make up Southern California’s District Lodge #15. Persons, 14 years or older, of Swedish or other Nordic ancestry or who are committed to the promotion and advancement of Nordic heritage and culture, are eligible for membership in the Vasa Order of America. We do not discriminate and we provide equal treatment in all aspects of the organization to all members and to all applicants.as per our Harassment policy.
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Membership
You will need to fill out a membership application form.
On-Line versions of this form are available below.
For use in the United States: This is the link for the USA Membership Application:
Membership
For use in Canada: This is the link for Canada Membership Application: https://www.vasaorder.com/vasa_pdf/VASA_Membership_application_Canada.pdf
Email our District Secretary, Linda vasads15ldk@gmail.com for information on where to send your completed membership application to.
Meeting Information NOT FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES VASA DISTRICT LODGE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST NO. 15
| LODGE | MEETING DAY | MEETS AT ADDRESS | CONTACT |
| District Lodge #15 | Executive Board 5x Annually 9:30am | Mayflower Lodge No. 445 18815 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance 90504 | District Master Jon Vikander DM.DLPSW15@ GMAIL.COM Dist Secty: Linda Kosvic vasads15ldk@ gmail.com |
| Mayflower #445 | 1st Thursday 6pm | Mayflower Lodge No. 445 18815 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance 90504 | Chmn: Jennifer Larson Secty: Karen Swenson napkaren@ me.com |
| North Star #106 | 2nd Tuesday Dark July & Aug | Zoom | Chmn: Mons Bergsten 310-415-5916 Secty: Maidie Karling maidiemouse@ gmail.com |
| Northern Light #620 | 2nd Tuesday Dark Jul & Aug 7:30pm | Call for site Ventura 93003 | Chmn: Swede Lindell 805-212-0866 Swede_Lindell@ sbcglobal.net |
| Golden Valley #616 | 2nd Thursday 6:30pm | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 9440 Balboa Blvd Northridge 91325 | Chmn: Delphine Trowbridge dtrowbridge36@ gmail.com Secty: Dorothy Burns gladegal2003@ yahoo.com |
| Skandia #247 | 2nd Thursday 7pm | Skandia Hall 2031 E Villa St Pasadena 91107 | Chmn: Michael Lent Secty: Kathleen Demarjian dem5RN@ cox.net |
| Nordic #66 | 2nd Friday 6:30pm | Call for site | Chmn: Peter Lindgren PDM 562-745-5889 IOGT007@ hotmail.com |
| Viking #256 | 2nd Saturday 11am | Norwegian Seaman’s Church 1035 Beacon St San Pedro, CA 90731 | Chmn: Dorothy Qualls 310-325-2968 Secty: Kristine Hofve kristinehofve64@ yahoo.com |
| Desert Viking #682 | 2nd Saturday Dark July & Aug 11am | Hope Lutheran Church 45-900 Portola Ave Palm Desert 92260 | Chmn: Linda Kosvic 760-880-8943 C desertvikingvasa682@ gmail.com Secty: Mary Wright |
| Oak Leaf #685 | 3rd Friday 6pm | Call for site | Chmn: Birgitta Roodsari PDM 805-383-5593 don@ coastalemb.net Secty: Susan Premo |
| Evening Star #426 | 3rd Saturday 4pm | Call for site | Chmn: Gary Spaberg PDM 559-925-9693 Secty: Gunlog Spaberg gspaberg@ comline.com |
| Glenn T Seaborg #719 | Day Varies/Time Varies | Norman P Murray Community Center 24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo | Chmn: Sandie Weaver 949-456-1266 Secty: Sue Carlson |
| Other | |||
| Vasa Park Assoc | 2nd Monday Dark December 7:30pm | Mayflower Lodge No. 445 18815 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance 90504 | President: Jane Kindig Info: ann@ vasapark.org |
| Vasa Choir | Jane Kindig JaneKindig@ mac.com | ||
| Folk Dance | Jane Kindig JaneKindig@ mac.com |
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