Valdres Samband

The Oldest Bygdelag in America - 1899

STEVNE

A stevne is a time to get together with others who are interested in the history, culture, crafts, and food of the Valdres valley of Norway. The genealogical resources of the Valdres Samband are many and are available to anyone searching for their Valdres roots.

Members and friends of Valdres Samband are encouraged to attend and take part in the planned activities.

Do you want to become a member of the Valdres Samband? See our Members page.

2003 Stevne - Schedule of Events
Mark your calendars now!
Click here for Registration form!

June 19-21, The Plaza Hotel & Suites
(Also known as the Ramada Conference Center)
1202 W. Clairemont
Eau Claire, WI 54701

SCHEDULE OF STEVNE EVENTS

Thursday, June 19, 2003
8:30-5:00 Registration
8:30-5:00 Genealogy
8:30-5:00 Memorabilia & Silent Auction
8:30-5:00 Arts, Crafts & Book Sales
9:30-4:00 Kaffe Stue
1:00-4:00 Eau Claire Tour with Rod Johnson (click here for tour information)
7:00-9:00 Get Acquainted Social

Friday, June 20, 2003
8:30-5:00 Registration
8:30-5:00 Genealogy
8:30-5:00 Memorabilia & Silent Auction
8:30-5:00 Arts, Crafts & Book Sales
9:30-4:00 Kaffe Stue

Seminars:
9:00 Eau Claire’s Literary Figure: Waldemar Ager presented by Tim Hirsch, VP of the Waldemar Ager Association
10:30 Genealogy presented by Betty Rockswold, Genealogist Emeritus
1:00 Norsk Bunader presented by Sue Sutherland of Bunad Butikken
2:30 Norwegian Children’s Literature presented by Tekla Bekkadal
3:30 The Norway Tour: 2004 presented by Linda Palmer of Borton Overseas
5:00 Executive Board Meeting

7:00 Friday Evening Program
National Anthems led by Howard Lerohl
Welcome to Eau Claire Eau Claire City Council President
O Valdres led by Howard Lerohl
Norwegian Tunes on the Torader Earl Evenstad
Ole and Sven Songs and Humor
Refreshments following the program.

Saturday, June 21, 2003
7:30 Executive Board Breakfast Meeting:
8:30-12:00 Registration
8:30- 3:00 Genealogy
8:30- 3:00 Memorabilia & Silent Auction
8:30- 3:00 Arts, Crafts, Book Sales
9:30- 3:00 Kaffe Stue

Seminars:
9:00-10:00 The Birkebeiner Story presented by one of its organizers, Karl Andresen
10:00-11:00 100 Year Development of the Norwegian Economy presented by Jan Hansen
11:00-12:00 Valdres Stevne 2004 presented by Jahn Børe Jahnsen
1:30 Sing-a-Long Led by Howard Lerohl
Business Meeting and Memorial Service
3:00 Finals of Silent Auction

6:00 Saturday Evening Banquet
Special Presentations by Michael Bergan
Parade of Bunads and Procession to Four Seasons Hall

8:00 Saturday Evening Program
Call of the Lur by Howard Lerohl
National Anthems
Entertainment by The Norske Folke Sangere
Resolutions
God Bless America

Planning Committee for 2003 Stevne:
Doris Hayes, Chairperson
Paul & Jo Scheffel
Marilyn Carlson
Assisted by Rod Johnson of Sognefjordlaget.

Hotel Information

When making your reservations, call (715)834-3181 or (800)482-7829 and mention that you are with the Valdres Samband. Rooms include microwave, refrigerator, in-room coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board.

$79	Single Room
$89	Double/Triple/Quad Room
$99	Bedside Whirlpool Room
$109	Whirlpool Two-room Suite

Are you interested in attending the stevne but are going alone?
Would you like to share a hotel room with another member?
Click here to have your name added to the roommate request list via email.
Please provide the following information in your email:
Name, Sex, Smoking Preference, and email address.
By submitting this request, you are consenting to having the above information listed on the
"Roommate Request List" page for the Valdres Samband 2003 Stevne.

Check here to view a listing of those seeking a roommate for the stevne.
Then click on the email address to contact the person you are interested in rooming with for the stevne. You and your roommate are responsible for making your own hotel reservations based on your agreement to room together.

Future Stevne Events

June 17-19, 2004 - Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND

June 30-July4, 2004 - Fagernes, Valdres, Norway - click here for more information

June 16-18, 2005 - Holiday Inn, Willmar, MN

Previous Stevne Events - Check out what happens at a "stevne"!

Sioux Falls - 2002 (coming soon)

Decorah - 2001

St. Cloud Stevne - 2000

Willmar Centennial Stevne - 1999

Valdres Tour 1999 - Like An American Stevne, Only Bigger

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Last updated: May 02, 2003.