Who we are
We are mainly a social organization. Among the first words of our constitution are these: “…to promote good fellowship among interested people of Norwegian ancestry or affiliation…” We also exist to preserve the traditions, culture and history of the Norwegian and Norwegian-American people and to promote knowledge and understanding of Norway today.
Members are native Norwegians, of Norwegian heritage, or have an interest, either personal or professional, in Norway. Adults, children and families are welcome to join. We are not all blue-eyed blondes, and you to don’t have to be either!
History of the Norwegian Society of Washington, D.C.
Our organization was started in 1902 in Washington, D.C.
More to come.
Board members
President: Kristi Johnson
Vice President: Nancy Meyerdirk
Secretary: Christina Keune
Treasurer: Anne Eason
Past President: Norman Hammer
Membership Director: Ragnhild Øverby
Communications Director: Karen Doty
Director at Large: Gerd Ritchie
Director for 21st Century Luncheons: Oscar Olson
Norwegian Embassy Representative: Urd Milbury
Appointed chairs
Archivist: Joan Dickerseon
Photo Archivist: Bernice Hardy
Care and Concern: Lilleba Kloster